In 2004, Mr. Bill — the unforgettable clay figure of Saturday Night Live fame — was tapped, by America’s Wetland to raise awareness of the loss of Louisiana’s swamps and marshlands.
Must-see video: Mr. Bill in “Hurricane Sluggo,” “Save New Orleans,” “Mr. Bill Does the Weather,” and a 45-minute video, “New Orleans: The Natural History.” Crooks & Liars has a write-up on the 2004 ad, noting that Mr. Bill knew, unlike Mr. Bush, that the levees could be breached.
