What Famous TV Commercial Actors Get Paid

The Family Lineage

Jay is the grandson of the founder of Bush's Baked Beans. He was tasked with making sure that the secret family recipe doesn't get forgotten along the family lineage. So, because of that, Jay has dropped out of doing Bush's commercials, and now he focuses on maintaining the quality of the family's legendary beans. 

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The More You Know

  • Cable TV has existed since 1948
  • The fan-favorite "Soup Nazi" character from Seinfeld was based on Al Yeganeh, a NYC chef. After the Soup Nazi episode aired (which Yeganeh reportedly hates), his business increased wildly.
  • The US broadcasting industry is huge
  • Saturday Night Live: Jim Carrey auditioned to be a cast member multiple times, but was never hired.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.