Ronald McDonald Mascot
Willard Scott was an up-and-coming TV star in Washington when he got the opportunity to play Bozo the Clown. The show was wildly successful, especially with children. When the show came to an end, it was no surprise that MacDonald’s approached Scott with the clown character.
Scott served as the company’s mascot for several years, and after his retirement, they had to find a replacement. There’s a rumor going around that MacDonald’s only employs one actor to play the role of Ronald at their official events or in commercials at a time.