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What Happened To Pink Panther Flakes?

An animated short-turned-Saturday Morning-cartoon, "The Pink Panther Show" has among the most recognizable soundtracks in television history. However, people may be less familiar with the cereal inspired by the program. Food manufacturer Post was among the sponsors of "The Pink Panther Show," and it rolled out a cereal meant to capitalize on the franchise. There are differing accounts of when exactly this occurred, but existing advertisements suggest the product debuted in 1972 if not slightly earlier. Sadly, Pink Panther Flakes lacked the staying power of more popular cereals , and the breakfast food disappeared .

Pink Panther Flakes offered little new to the cereal zeitgeist. They were essentially frosted corn flakes with pink coating

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