70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Kodak Camera (Michael Landon, 1979)

“Be ready in a flash…” Here we have another Kodak Christmas spot. This one features Michael Landon (Little House on the Prairie, Bonanza) and the Ektralite 10 camera with built-in flash. Click it! Kodak Camera Commercial, Michael Landon, 1979 Previously … Continue reading

70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Wendy’s Xmas Coupons (1979)

“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 … Continue reading

70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Arthur Treacher’s ‘Santa’ (1979)

“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 … Continue reading

70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Scout (International Harvester, 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 … Continue reading

70s Spots: Nice’n Soft With Lil’ Softy (1979)

“It’s softy-er!” 70s mascot alert! Here’s the not-creepy-at-all Lil’ Softy doing her public exhibitionism thing for Nice’n Soft bathroom and facial tissues. The spot aired in November of 1979. The actors are Susan Tolsky and Ron Masak. Nice’n Soft Commercial, … Continue reading