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Back to story Â». (Newser) â KFC has a new Colonel Sandersâsort of. Actor George Hamilton (who, his Wikipedia page notes, is, perhaps, most famous for his debonair style and his perfect and perpetual suntan) will play the Extra Crispy Colonel in ads for the chain's Extra Crispy Chicken. Extra Crispy Chicken is fried to a golden brown.
Norm MacDonald takes over for Darrell Hammond as KFCâs Colonel Sanders. Thereâs a new Colonel on the block. Comedian Norm MacDonald will replace fellow âSaturday Night Liveâ alum Darrell Hammond as Kentucky Fried Chickenâs iconic white-goateed pitchman, Colonel Sanders. Hammond, who caught heat for his controversial portrayal, helped the fried chicken joint relaunch its mascot in May.