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: Holiday Inn ‘Surprise!’ (1975)

“The best surprise – is no surprise.” I hope everyone in the US and Canada is enjoying a relaxing, extended Labor day weekend. The following Holiday Inn commercial may help calm your nerves during your time off. The spot aired … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #504: Holiday Inn ‘Dining Out’ (1973)

“Get together with Holiday Inn.” Here’s a Holiday Inn spot attempting to convince you and your good friends to meet up at the local hotel for dinner. Robert Pine (later of TV’s CHiPs) stars in this one that aired in … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spots #371, 372: Jack Palance For Avis, Holiday Inn (1973)

“The Wizard of Avis, so you can be on your way…faster.” For the rest of the year, in order to avoid numbering confusion, we’ll blend Saturday & Sunday 70s Spots into the “Daily 70s Spots” numbering system. And we’ll keep … Continue reading