70s Spots (Holidays): Napa Auto Parts ‘Toy Trucks Offer’ (Xmas, 1979)

“Two gifts that will bring joy for seasons to come.” Here’s a holiday season commercial from Napa Auto Parts where two toy trucks are on offer. I have to admit that the younger me would have found these to be … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Kodak Pocket Camera (Xmas, 1974)

“Kodak gifts. For your family tree.” Continuing the holiday season commercial-fest, we have a Kodak Pocket Camera spot from November of 1974. This one features actor-director Noam Pitlik as the dad in the middle of a human Christmas tree. Let … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Polaroid Land Camera (Brenda Vaccaro, 1972)

“The Good Time Camera.” Welcome to December! This month we’re going to roll out the holiday-flavored Seventies commercials on a daily basis. I’m sure we’ll all be joyfully sick of them by the end of the year. To start us … Continue reading

Holiday Repeat: Brady Bunch Moments/Partridge Pop: Christmas Extravaganza

Merry Christmas everyone! To celebrate the day we’re blending together two segments – Brady Bunch Moments and Partridge Pop – into one glorious explosion of holiday cheer. A messy and fun December treat! BRADY BUNCH MOMENTS In this edition of … Continue reading

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

“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 … Continue reading

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

“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 … Continue reading