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+stated in: Man known as 'Rocky Rococo' dies (Channel3000, 8 Feb 2016)
quotation: James Martin Pedersen died Thursday

Revision as of 03:00, 29 October 2026

played Rocky Rococo in the chain's television and radio advertising (died 2016)

James Martin Pedersen

Language	Label	Description	Also known as
English	Jim Pederson	played Rocky Rococo in the chain's television and radio advertising (died 2016)	James Martin Pedersen

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person

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Pederson

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Pedersen

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date of death

2016

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stated in

Rocky Rococo leaves East Washington (WSJ, 15 Apr 2018, p. E5)

4 February 2016

date basis

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stated in

Jim Pederson, the face and personality of Rocky Rococo Pizza for decades, dies (madison.com, 9 Feb 2016)

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died suddenly Thursday in Madison. He was 68.

4 February 2016

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inferred

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stated in

Man known as 'Rocky Rococo' dies (Channel3000, 8 Feb 2016)

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James Martin Pedersen died Thursday

research note

Played the Rocky Rococo character in TV and radio ads and at public appearances for 40 years. The logo came from a Dave Muldowney sketch in the Mad Magazine style; the name came from a Firesign Theatre character. Valentine's Day heart-shaped pizzas were his signature event.

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stated in

Jim Pederson, the face and personality of Rocky Rococo Pizza for decades, dies (madison.com, 9 Feb 2016)

A psychotherapist and musician as well as the chain's vice president of marketing; 'Kitchen Licks' tape and Master Pizza Theatre on FOX-47.

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stated in

Drinks with... Jim Pederson (madison.com, 17 Aug 2008)

'Rocky's marketing vice president' in 1994, when he hosted the Friday comedy nights at the Tree Lane Party Pizzeria; the papers spelled him Pedersen.

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stated in

Pizza place stands up for comedy on west side (WSJ, 4 Mar 1994, p. 57)