For MasterCard, Manning agrees to take a hike

October, 30, 2008
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By Paul Kuharsky
Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky

Colts fans may not be smiling much these days and I know Peyton Manning has worn himself thin as a pitchman.

Even so, you've got to give the guy props. Here's what, his 50th TV commercial? And once again he's the beneficiary of clever writing. That and his good delivery helps make him look smart and self-effacing and suggests he's always got things in perspective.

Will it make people grab the phone to sign up for a new MasterCard? I doubt it, but I don't claim to understand advertising. I do understand that, even if you are tired of him, this qualifies as funny.

You'll start seeing it on TV Sunday, when you can also head to this site to set up a personalized video from Manning to one of your friends.

If you're a full-blown Manning fanatic, I know you might even devote 90 seconds to this behind the scenes video.

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