70s Spots (Holidays): Kodak Colorburst Camera (Dick Van Dyke, Xmas 1978)

“Let me see! Let me see!” Here’s our final Chritsmasy commercial for the year. This one features Dick Van Dyke and Kodak’s Colorburst Instant Camera. The spot aired in November of 1978. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Kodak Colorburst Camera … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Polaroid Land Camera Christmas (1973)

“Is there any other way to take pictures?” Another fine Polaroid holiday commercial today. This one aired in November of 1973 and shows off the 400, Colorpack, and Square Shooter 2 Land Cameras. Polaroid Land Cameras Christmas Commercial (1973) Previously … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): André Champagne Christmas (1973)

“Take André home for the holidays.” Here’s a commercial for André California Champagne & Cold Duck that aired exactly 44 years ago, on December 22, 1973. André spots came around at the end of each year just prior to Christmas … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Holiday Inn Christmas (1970)

“This Christmas give a vacation…” Here’s a November 1970 commercial for Holiday Inn presenting “Guest Certificates” for Christmas. Mrs. Claus stars in the spot and ol’ Santa drops in for a moment. Hanukkah is already over and Christmas is just … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Master Charge Christmas (1973)

“Relax – you’ve got Master Charge.” Here’s a December 1973 Christmas-themed commercial for Master Charge (known since ’79 as MasterCard). I’m about 75% sure the actor in this is Beverley Owen from the first season of The Munsters, but I’m … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays) Firestone Christmas Gifts (1972)

“Merry Christmas from Firestone.” This year, why not pick up a few Christmas gifts at the tire store? In this Firestone commercial from November 1972 holiday present ideas include a fuzzy bathroom scale, a Christmas lights timer, and a Philco … Continue reading