A Kodak Moment with Dick Van Dyke
“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!
Previously on 70s Spots: Polaroid Land Camera Christmas (1973)
‘Big pictures in color or black and white…’
“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.
Previously on 70s Spots: André Champagne Christmas (1973)
More Polaroid at Bionic Disco: Polaroid Land Camera (Brenda Vaccaro, 1972)
Bubbly bubbles bubbling
“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 and New Year’s. This one really rings a pleasant bell for me – and I expect it will for many of you as well.
Previously on 70s Spots: Holiday Inn Christmas (1970)
On December 26th the ‘Vacation Claus’ goes into effect
“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 a few days away. Where the heck did December go?
Previously on 70s Spots: Master Charge Christmas (1973)
Charge now. Retreat later.
“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 not completely convinced. What think you? The same actor plays the mother in this ’71 Hostess Commercial.
Previously on 70s Spots: Firestone Christmas Gifts (1972)
“Stylish’ and oh so cozy
“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 AM-FM “Swing-A-Long”radio.
Previously on 70s Spots: Löwenbräu Christmas (1978)
More Firestone at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Animated Firestone Tires (1978)