Friday, May 9, 2008
Leslie is back
Posted By Max Brantley on Fri, May 9, 2008 at 2:54 PM
Dumped after 19 years as the TV voice of Landers Automotive in Benton, Leslie Basham is heading back to Arkansas airwaves. A news release today said she's been signed to promote Arkansas Hyundai dealers. A new campaign will begin May 13.
Slow day.
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