Polaroid had plenty of competition back in the day.
(Kodak Instant Camera commercial, 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.
Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): Wendy’s Xmas Coupons (1979)
Gearing up for the 80s with Wendy’s.
“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 come the 80s!
Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): Arthur Treacher’s ‘Santa’ (1979)
Jolly ol’ Saint Arthur, the fish & chips elf.
“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 handful of these restaurants hanging around the East Coast.
The commercial aired in December of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): Alka-Seltzer Xmas (1976)
‘And a plop, plop and a fizz, fizz…’
“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.
Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): Scout (International Harvester, 1979)
Hauling in the winter Harvest.
(Scout commercial, 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 of 1979. International Harvester stopped making the Scout in 1980.
Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): Sears Dynaglass Snow Tires (1971)
More International Harvester at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Ad: International Harvester, ‘The Other Pickup’ Truck (1974)
For the second time this week we have a red car barrelling down a ski slope.
“With the exclusive traction groove down the center…”
More winter wonderland action now with Sears Dynaglass Snow & Ice tires. The commercial aired in November of 1971.
Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): Animated Firestone Tires (1978)