Which famous 20th century author appeared in a 1980s advertising campaign for Ballantine Ale with the tagline 'Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Mailer, Joyce'?

Throughout history, many renowned authors have lent their names and reputations to commercial products, creating some unexpected partnerships between literature and consumer goods. These endorsements sometimes reflected the authors' genuine appreciation for products, while others were purely financial arrangements. This trivia question explores one of the most famous (and perhaps surprising) literary endorsement deals of the 20th century.

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Kurt Vonnegut
John Updike
Maya Angelou
Gore Vidal