Happy 40th birthday, Pillsbury Doughboy

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The Pillsbury Doughboy (aka Poppin’ Fresh) looks like the same fresh-faced, dough-eyed dumplin’ that won the hearts of homemakers 40 years ago. But since the days when he was knee-high to a crescent roll, he has traveled far beyond the kitchen counter, joining photo albums, doll collections and trivia sites on the World Wide Web. Looking none the worse for wear, Poppin’ Fresh showed up at a birthday celebration in Times Square on Wednesday, kicking off a series of promo appearances.

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