“Just slice, shape, and bake.”

A very fine Christmas Eve, and hearty holiday greetings to all Bionic Friends! Let’s take in a batch of freshly-baked December commercials from 1976 and ’79. You’ll find vintage spots for Pillsbury Sugar Cookies, Alpha Beta Christmas trees (with Alan Hamel), Angels Christmas trees, and a promo for Christmas specials starring Jack Frost, Bob Hope, and Dean Martin. Enjoy the night!

PILLSBURY SUGAR COOKIES CHRISTMAS COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Pillsbury Sugar Cookies commercial featuring the Doughboy mascot (Paul Frees) and a ‘free Holiday Crafts Booklet.’ The ‘mother’ may be actor Nada Rowand. Spot aired December 1976.}

ALPHA BETA CHRISTMAS TREES COMMERCIAL (ALAN HAMEL, 1976)

_{Southern California Alpha Beta markets Christmas trees commercial featuring actor-spokesperson Alan Hamel. Spot aired December 1976.}

ANGELS ‘MR. CHRISTMAS’ QUICK-SHAPE TREES COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Southern California Angels stores commercial featuring Mr. Christmas ‘Quick-Shape’ artificial Christmas trees. The actor in the helmet is Charles C. Welch (the Pepperidge Farm delivery man.) Spot aired December 1976.}

‘JACK FROST’/’BOB HOPE’/’DEAN MARTIN’ CHRISTMAS SPECIALS PROMO (1979)

_{NBC promo featuring; ‘Jack Frost,’ ‘Bob Hope Christmas Special,’ and ‘Dean Martin’s Christmas In California.’ Narration by Casey Kasem. Spot aired December 1979.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Noxzema (Cheryl Tiegs), Betty Crocker Frosting, Cool Whip, Zest (1975-76)

More Pillsbury: 70s Commercials (Holidays): ‘Christmas Fun’ With Kraft, Coca-Cola, Pillsbury, Oil Of Olay (1971-79)

More NBC promos: Daily 70s Spot: ‘Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show’ NBC Promo (1978)