What the Maytag Washers & Dryers TV commercial - Tough Loads is about.
Maytag Washers & Dryers TV Spot, 'Tough Loads' Featuring Colin Ferguson, portrays Colin Ferguson, a famous Canadian actor, in a high-energy commercial showcasing Maytag's washing and drying machines' robustness. The commercial starts with Colin juggling a set of heavy suitcases, teasing audiences that he has something tougher to showcase. Soon, the viewer realizes that Colin is referring to Maytag washers and dryers and the harsh conditions these machines can handle.
Colin can be seen loading the machines with giant barrels of mud, boulders, and other heavy items that would undoubtedly damage a typical washing machine. However, Maytag's machines are built to survive these brutal conditions. The commercial then transitions to show the result of these machines in action, with the cleanest clothes ever seen.
The commercial ends with Colin inviting viewers to try the Maytag washing machine themselves. The TV commercial's messaging is that Maytag's washers and dryers are built to last, offering dependability and toughness. The ad has an upbeat and playful tone with Colin's humor exerting positivity into the experience of owning a Maytag washer and dryer.
Maytag Washers & Dryers TV commercial - Tough Loads produced for
Maytag
was first shown on television on October 7, 2015.
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By Andy Kriege, YSN
The Maytag Man, as portrayed by actor Colin Ferguson, made his long-awaited return to live appearances on the BrandSource Expo floor on Tuesday.
Maytag is considered a reliable brand by many customers who buy their appliances. It is not a luxury brand, which means you can buy an affordable washer and dryer that lasts several years. Most of its products are made in the United States and come with extended warranties and customer service protection.
Colin Ferguson (born July 22, 1972) is a Canadian-American actor, director and producer. He is known for playing Sheriff Jack Carter on the Syfy series Eureka, the Maytag Man, and Lewis on Then Came You.
Jesse White, a character actor who appeared in scores of film and stage productions but earned universal recognition in a television commercial as the Maytag repairman whose phone never rings, died on Thursday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 79.
While the original Maytag Repairman, Jesse White, who appeared in 68 commercials from 1967 to 1989, was a jowly character actor, Mr. Ferguson, who had the leading role as Sheriff Jack Carter on “Eureka,” which ran on the Syfy channel from 2006 to 2012, is more of a square-jawed, leading-man type.
For the record, The Maytag Man is an actor named Colin Ferguson. I used to watch him in a show called Eureka. He played the sheriff.
Maytag Laundry Appliances
While Whirlpool has owned the Maytag name since 2006, Maytag is the oldest brand among laundry appliances made in the USA. Since its inception in 1893, Maytag has produced high-quality, USA made washer and dryer models.
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The Maytag Man has been played by four different actors since his introduction in 1967, but his character hasn't changed until now.
The Maytag Man has been played by four different actors since his introduction in 1967, but his character hasn't changed until now. In his middle age, the Maytag Repairman has been swapped out for a newer model. After 46 years, the brand is giving its familiar mascot a makeover for the first time.