Yes. Also, Cal was a genuine war hero:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E5aA_qEIkQ
Would I buy a car from that guy? Absolutely.
Cal was ingenious. Not only did he have the catchiest jingle on the planet, he drew everyone in to watch his commercials to see his dog Spot.
Tiger? Bear? Seal?
Sure couldn’t do that stuff today.