70s Spots (Winter Holidays): ‘Christmas In Disneyland’ & ‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town’ (1976 & ’79)

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There goes ‘Christmas In Disneyland’!

“Wednesday, it’s Christmas In Disneyland with all your favorite Disney characters.”

Happy holidays, everyone! Here’s a double dose of ABC promos for you to open and enjoy.

First up, we have a December 1976 spot for Christmas In Disneyland and The Carpenters TV specials. Did you catch either of these 40 years ago?

Following that, we have a December 1979 promo for Rankin/Bass’ Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town and ABC’s Mork & Mindy.

‘Christmas In Disneyland’/’The Carpenters’ TV Promo, 1976

‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town’/’Mork & Mindy’ Promo, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): Kodak Instant Camera (Xmas, 1979)

70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Kodak Instant Camera (Xmas, 1979)

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Capture those holiday moments with the Kodak Colorburst Instant Camera

“Gee, Kathy, there really is a Santa Claus.”

Here’s another Christmas spot from Kodak (they sure pumped out a lot of these in the Seventies). This commercial aired in December of 1979 and features the Colorburst instant camera and a bored dog called Kathy.

Kodak Instant Camera Commercial, Xmas, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): Radio Shack Electronic Games (Xmas, 1979)

70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Radio Shack Electronic Games (Xmas, 1979)

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Santa loves Radio Shack games!

“Low cost, fast-action games.”

Here’s a good Christmas spot for Radio Shack featuring their line-up of knock-off electronic video games. The commercial aired in November of 1979. Bleep bleep, blorp blorp!

Radio Shack Electronic Games Commercial, Xmas, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): Johnny Cash For Lionel Trains (Xmas, 1976)

70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Johnny Cash For Lionel Trains (Xmas, 1976)

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Christmas shoppin’ with Johnny Cash.

“The big train for small hands.”

As promised yesterday, here’s country singing sensation Johnny Cash for Lionel Trains. The spot aired in December of 1976.

“I hear the train a comin’…It’s rolling round the bend…”

Johnny Cash For Lionel Trains, Xmas, 1976

Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): Lionel Trains (1975)

70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Lionel Trains (1975)

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Grandpa’s been spending just a little time and money on his train set up…

“Don’t give your children anything less than your father gave you.”

Today, let’s peek at a Lionel Trains commercial with a Christmas theme. Grandpa’s hobby is pretty impressive. I wonder how grandma feels about all of this.

The spot aired in November of 1975. We’ll be back tomorrow for more Lionel Trains. This time with Johnny Cash.

Lionel Trains Christmas Commercial, 1975

Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): Michelob Beer Holidays (John Forsythe, 1979)

70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Michelob Beer Holidays (John Forsythe, 1979)

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‘Friendly enough to show you care…’

“Holidays were made for Michelob.”

More holiday beer on-tap today. This time we have John Forsythe (Charlie’s Angels) holding court for Michelob beer. The spot aired in December of 1979.

Michelob Beer Holidays Commercial, John Forsythe, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): Miller Beer Christmas (1977)