70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Kodak Camera (Michael Landon, 1979)

“Be ready in a flash…” Here we have another Kodak Christmas spot. This one features Michael Landon (Little House on the Prairie, Bonanza) and the Ektralite 10 camera with built-in flash. Click it! Kodak Camera Commercial, Michael Landon, 1979 Previously … Continue reading

70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Kodak Instant Camera Xmas (1976)

“Can you feel a brand new day?” It’s Christmas pageant time today with the Kodak Instant Camera. The singing toy soldier in this spot isn’t creepy at all. Not at all. The commercial aired in December of 1976. Kodak Instant … Continue reading

70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Wendy’s Xmas Coupons (1979)

“Wendy’s presents a great gift idea.” You got your Arthur Treacher’s gift certificates yesterday – now it’s time for Wendy’s to roll out the holiday coupons. The spot below aired in December of 1979. Note the 1980 calendar offer. Here … Continue reading

70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Arthur Treacher’s ‘Santa’ (1979)

“Take time out for the good things in life.” Here’s a fun Santa spot for Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips restaurant. I don’t remember any of these shops in Southern California, but the name is familiar. There are still a … Continue reading

70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Alka-Seltzer Xmas (1976)

“Happy Holidays from Alka-Seltzer.” ‘Tis the season – for overeating, upset stomachs, and Alka-Seltzer. Enjoy a Christmas-themed spot with a “Twelve Days of Christmas” parody song below. The commercial aired in December of 1976. 40 years ago this week. Alka-Seltzer … Continue reading

70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Scout (International Harvester, 1979)

“Anything less – is just a car.” Punching through the snow today, we have a spot for the International Harvester Scout. I wouldn’t mind owning one of these spiffy four-wheel drive vehicles. How about you? The commercial aired in December … Continue reading