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First developed in 1952, the Wiener Whistle was included in packages of
Oscar Mayer Wieners in 1958.
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At the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City, a vending machine filled with Wiener
Whistles was featured. Spectators could purchase a Wiener Whistle for two cents.
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The Wiener Whistle made its film debut in 1994 when it co-starred with actor
Tim Allen in “The Santa Clause.” In the movie, one of the adults stopped believing
in Father Christmas at age three, when he didn’t receive his requested Wiener
Whistle. By the end of the film, he’s a believer and gets the whistle.
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The design of the Wiener Whistle has changed several times over the years. A
newly designed Wiener Whistle was introduced in the late 1980s to commemorate
the re-introduction of the Wienermobile. The most recent version was created in
1996, to reflect the current model of the vehicle.
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There have been several “special edition” commemorative Wiener Whistles created
including Super Bowl XXX and XXXI whistles, and a glow-in-the-dark whistle
introduced in 1997.
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After appearing in several television commercials during the 1960s, including
“Marching Song,” the Wiener Whistle made a television comeback in 1998 as the star
of the JUST WHISTLE campaign. The Wiener Whistle can play the notes heard in
these Oscar Mayer television commercials.
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The Wiener Whistle
History and Fun Facts
