Under The Sun

Thirty-eight years ago Don Bailey posed for his popular naked carpet ad, accessorizing a burgundy rug.

Now Bailey poses again, wearing exactly the same… smile

Don Bailey, 38 years after first posing for his popular carpet ad./  Sammy Mack

 

Under the Sun got the scoop on the man behind the iconic billboards for our “What’s up with South Florida?” segment. You can listen to the story here.

Ever the good sport, Don agreed—was downright eager—to pose for an updated photo shoot. This is him in his living room, with his own bathing suit. You’ll notice he still prefers burgundy carpets, though the shag has given way to a more fashionable short pile.

Sammy Mack also spoke with Don’s wife, Donna Bailey, about marrying into the Naked Carpet Guy legacy. She told us the story about how they met, which you can hear below.