John Gilchrist
publication date: Friday, October 21, 2011 (part of Fall 2011)
category: 
Advertising
clue: A willingness to try anything is the key to enjoying life.
explanation: Gilchrist played "Mikey," the star of a famous and often-repeated commercial for Life cereal who was willing to try any food that his siblings wouldn't touch. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Joanna Woods, Steve Dunn, Ryan Dunn, and Sarah Kyle
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