Delco resident describes how his home became the perfect location for a commercial featuring 3 Eagles players

Fletcher Cox with Pat DiCrecchio's neighbors
Fletcher Cox with Pat DiCrecchio's neighbors Photo credit Courtesy of Pat DiCrecchio

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A chance encounter turned into the thrill of a lifetime for a longtime Eagles season ticket holder. His Delaware County home was used to film a TV commercial featuring Eagles players Jason Kelce, Fletcher Cox and Jordan Mailata.

Pat DiCrecchio was sitting on his porch steps last spring when he was approached by a guy holding a bunch of fliers.

“He comes walking up, he sees me and hands me the flier. And I say, 'What do you want to do?' He says I’d love to come in and take pictures. So that's what he did for about an hour and 20 minutes. Takin’ pictures."

Turns out the man was a location scout for an ad agency looking for just the right house to shoot a laundry detergent commercial that’s been running during the NFL season.

In July, DiChreccio's dwelling in Essington became the centerpiece of a five-day Hollywood production. Mohican Street was lined with limos and actors' trailers as the production crew worked their magic inside the home.

Pat DiCrecchio is shown in his family room, which was turned into a "laundry room" for the commercial.
Pat DiCrecchio is shown in his family room, which was turned into a "laundry room" for the commercial. Photo credit Courtesy of Pat DiCrecchio
"laundry room"
The "laundry room" featured in the commercial is actually Pat DiCrecchio's family room. Photo credit Courtesy of Pat DiCrecchio

Walking through his house, DiCrecchio pointed out the most famous room: “This is the room that they turned into the laundry room. This is our family room. Had the washer/dryer against the wall. And the pile was right here.”

He’s referring to the pile of dirty laundry, wherein we see the heads and hands of Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata and Fletcher Cox. DiCrecchio watched the crew set up the shoot.

“There were these three big plastic circles, tubes, that they were in. And how they moved them back and forth was, you know the things mechanics use under a car. So there were guys behind them pushing them out, pushing them in.”

Pat DiCrecchio's neighborhood was transformed into "Hollywood" set for five days last summer.
Pat DiCrecchio's neighborhood was transformed into "Hollywood" set for five days last summer. Photo credit Courtesy of Pat DiCrecchio
Pat DiCrecchio's street was lined with limos and actors' trailers as the production crew worked their magic inside the home.
Pat DiCrecchio's street was lined with limos and actors' trailers as the production crew worked their magic inside the home. Photo credit Courtesy of Pat DiCrecchio

The scene was shot from the kitchen, crammed with lights, cameras and crew members. It was all glorious chaos for DiCrecchio, who decided to stay out of the way.

“I went outside across the street and sat down with a cooler of beer all day. Hahaha!”

As for the players, DiCrecchio says they were gracious and humble as they mingled with star-struck neighbors and autograph hounds who gathered outside.

Jordan Mailata
Jordan Mailata with fan outside Pat DiCrecchio's house Photo credit Courtesy of Pat DiCrecchio

“They signed everything. I mean it got to the point where they said one item per kid cause a bunch of them had a bunch of stuff to sign. But they were great to the kids, they were super nice.”

It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience he will never forget. Neither will the neighbors, who’ve nicknamed their area “Little Hollywood.”

Featured Image Photo Credit: Courtesy of Pat DiCrecchio