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The phrase seems to have begun with the comedian Eddie Lawrence & his 1956 routine The Old Philosopher.

The Old Philosopher didn't always say: "What's the matter Bunky?" but sometimes used "... Cousin?" or "... Friend?" instead.

In 1960, the Des Moines Rug Cleaning Co. used Eddie's Old Philosopher in a radio commercial.

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