Bubbly bubbles bubbling
“Take André home for the holidays.”
Here’s a commercial for André California Champagne & Cold Duck that aired exactly 44 years ago, on December 22, 1973.
André spots came around at the end of each year just prior to Christmas and New Year’s. This one really rings a pleasant bell for me – and I expect it will for many of you as well.
Previously on 70s Spots: Holiday Inn Christmas (1970)
On December 26th the ‘Vacation Claus’ goes into effect
“This Christmas give a vacation…”
Here’s a November 1970 commercial for Holiday Inn presenting “Guest Certificates” for Christmas. Mrs. Claus stars in the spot and ol’ Santa drops in for a moment.
Hanukkah is already over and Christmas is just a few days away. Where the heck did December go?
Previously on 70s Spots: Master Charge Christmas (1973)
Charge now. Retreat later.
“Relax – you’ve got Master Charge.”
Here’s a December 1973 Christmas-themed commercial for Master Charge (known since ’79 as MasterCard).
I’m about 75% sure the actor in this is Beverley Owen from the first season of The Munsters, but I’m not completely convinced. What think you? The same actor plays the mother in this ’71 Hostess Commercial.
Previously on 70s Spots: Firestone Christmas Gifts (1972)
“Stylish’ and oh so cozy
“Merry Christmas from Firestone.”
This year, why not pick up a few Christmas gifts at the tire store? In this Firestone commercial from November 1972 holiday present ideas include a fuzzy bathroom scale, a Christmas lights timer, and a Philco AM-FM “Swing-A-Long”radio.
Previously on 70s Spots: Löwenbräu Christmas (1978)
More Firestone at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Animated Firestone Tires (1978)
Holiday cheers!
“Here’s to good friends!”
Time to bring out the Löwenbräu and celebrate the holidays with friends and family. The spot below aired on Christmas Day 1978.
Previously on 70s Spots: United Airlines ‘Hawaiian Xmas’ (1970)
More Löwenbräu at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot #369: Löwenbräu & ‘Lobsters’ (1977)
‘Fly the Friendly Skies…’
“United says give your wife Hawaii for Christmas.”
Here’s a good spot for United Airlines promoting Hawaiian vacations for Christmas. The commercial aired in late November of 1970. Hey, remember travel agents?
*Once again I’m seeking help from readers in identifying the two actors in this spot. They both look familiar from other commercials and sitcoms, especially the woman in the red coat (whom I spotted shopping at LA’s Farmer’s Market once in the early ’80s).
**Update: The readers and viewers come through again. Both Warren and videox222ify identified the actor in red as Mary Jo Catlett (Diff’rent Strokes, SpongeBob SquarePants). YouTube subscriber videox222ify also identified the actor in blue as Mary Louise Wilson (One Day at a Time, All My Children). Thanks!
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘WKRP’ Xmas Show/’The Last Resort’ CBS Promos (1979)