VTG 1970 Trini\'s Restaurant Dallas placemat Frito Bandito autograph For Sale
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Trini\'s Restaurant Dallas placemat Frito Bandito autograph.In 1969, Trini Lopez became a restaurateur and opened “Trini’s” at 5412 East Mockingbird, across from the old Dr Pepper plant (click for larger image):The Frito Bandito was only around for four years - 1967-1971 - but he sure left a lasting impression. The stereotype mascot of Frito Lay Corn Chips was designed by Tex Avery and voiced by Mel Blanc. It hit the airwaves just as the Chicano Power movement was starting to happen in an era of heightened minority activism. Initially the character was controversial for a different reason. The Frito Bandito brandished a pair of firearms for a year, but he was disarmed after the assassinations of Bobby Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
black marks on back of placemat are from scrapbook page. No damage otherwise.
