Ben Curtis
publication date: Sunday, July 4, 2021 (part of Summer 2021)
category: 
Advertising
clue: In the early 2000s, this enthusiastic commercial pitchman made many people aware of Dell.
explanation: For several years, Curtis appeared in numerous TV commercials for Dell computers, with his catchphrase, "Dude, you're getting a Dell!" more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, and Mike Eberhart
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