70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Dutch Masters Cigars Xmas (1971)

“The all-new Dutch Masters Cigar Jar.” Here’s a mildly humorous spot for Dutch Masters featuring a holiday Cigar Jar. The commercial aired in December of 1971. Dutch Masters Cigars Xmas Commercial, 1971 Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holiday): Schick Hot … Continue reading

70s Spots (Winter Holiday): Schick Hot Lather Machine (1971)

“Just plug it in and you’re ready for a piping hot barber shave…” If you’re anything like me, you may have forgotten this particular contraption existed. It’s the Schick Hot Lather Machine. It’s a fun spot with a twist at … Continue reading

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): Kodak Instant Camera Xmas (1976)

“Can you feel a brand new day?” It’s Christmas pageant time today with the Kodak Instant Camera. The singing toy soldier in this spot isn’t creepy at all. Not at all. The commercial aired in December of 1976. Kodak Instant … 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