R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
In 1987, RJR resurrected the mascot for their Camel brand of cigarette, Joe Camel. Joe Camel, an anthropomorphic cartoon camel wearing sunglasses, was claimed to be a ploy to entice and interest the underaged in smoking. R.J. Reynolds maintained that Joe's "smooth character" was meant only to appeal to adult smokers.
Joe Adams (actor)
Joe Adams (April 11, 1924 – July 3, 2018) was an American actor, disk jockey, businessman and manager. He was manager to Ray Charles and won a Golden Globe — the first African-American to do so.