‘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)
Look at those Snow Biters go!
(Firestone commercial, 1978)
“They’ll put teeth in your winter driving.”
Here’s a commercial cartoon for you featuring Firestone’s Snow Biters tires. These animated tires likely frightened the toddlers of America when this aired in November of 1978.
Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): Colt 45 With Redd Foxx & Billy Van (1976)
The Redd Foxx Dodge muscle car. (You’re welcome!)
“A completely unique experience.”
The winter holiday fun continues now with an awesome commercial rescued from obscurity by the ‘Disco. It’s Redd Foxx and Billy Van riding muscle cars and snow jumping for Colt 45. Oh, yes!
The spot aired in December of 1976.
Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): Budweiser ‘Skiing’ (1974)
And so began the ugly holiday sweater craze…
(Budweiser commercial, 1974)
“Somebody still cares about quality.”
All right now! Let’s begin rolling out the winter holiday-themed Seventies spots. We’ll keep it up for the next few weeks. Here’s a snow-covered skiing commercial for Budweiser. Narration by ol’ Ed McMahon. The spot aired in December of 1974.
Previously on 70s Spots: Nice’n Soft With Lil’ Softy (1979)