“A few ideas for the holiday season ahead.”
A very good Thanksgiving holiday to you all. I hope your day will be relaxing and filled with good cheer. Let’s celebrate the season with some fall-based vintage commercials spanning a wide range of the Seventies.
First up, a classic Kraft spot featuring treats made with Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Cracker Barrel Cheddar, and Parkay. Following that, spots for Armour Golden Star Turkey (with Mark Slade), Hormel Cure 81 Ham, and Reynolds Wrap. Enjoy!
KRAFT HOLIDAYS: CREAM CHEESE TREATS COMMERCIAL (THANKSGIVING, 1971)
Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese & Cracker Barrel ‘Holiday Season’ commercial featuring a party cheeseball, praline cheesecake, and chocolate Philly fudge. Narration by Ed Herlihy. Spot aired November 1971.
ARMOUR GOLDEN STAR TURKEY COMMERCIAL (THANKSGIVING, 1973)
Armour Golden Star Turkey commercial featuring the ol’ dandelion butter test. Actor Mark Slade plays the father. Spot aired November 1973.
HORMEL CURE 81 HAM COMMERCIAL (1976)
Hormel Cure 81 Boneless Ham commercial featuring a dependability theme. Spot aired March 1976.
REYNOLDS WRAP ‘THANKSGIVING AT GRANDMA’S’ COMMERCIAL (1978)
Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil commercial featuring a visit to grandma’s house for Thanksgiving. Spot aired November 1978.
Previously on 70s Commercials: ‘Funshine Saturday,’ Green Giant, Philco TVs, Vanquish (1970-74)
More Kraft Holidays: 70s Commercials: Kraft Holiday Meals, Lipton Cup-A-Soup, Armour Ham (1971-72)
More Armour: 70s Commercials: Armour Bacon, Neo-Synephrine, Nytol, Vanish (1974-75)
More Hormel: 70s Spots: Prell, Charmin, Hormel & Sony
More Reynolds Wrap: 70s Commercials (Thanksgiving): Reynolds Wrap, Armour Turkey, Carvel Ice Cream Cakes, Kenmore Microwave (1972, 1978)