Why did GEICO stop using the gecko?

Why did GEICO stop using the gecko?

9 Kelsey Grammer Was The Original GEICO Gecko Voice Actor With basic computer animation and originally voiced by Kelsey Grammer, the GEICO Gecko made his first appearance on the TV screen on August 29, 1999, during the Screen Actors Guild strike that prevented the use of live actors. Jul 14, 2021

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