70s Spots: Swanson Hungry-Man (LA Dodgers) & Brown ‘N Serve Sausage (1978)

“The second helping of meat is already in.” Back to our regularly-scheduled commercials today. First up, a spot I particularly like as it features my hometown team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, for Swanson Hungry-Man TV dinners. Second, a spot for … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Polaroid Land Camera Christmas (1973)

“Is there any other way to take pictures?” Another fine Polaroid holiday commercial today. This one aired in November of 1973 and shows off the 400, Colorpack, and Square Shooter 2 Land Cameras. Polaroid Land Cameras Christmas Commercial (1973) Previously … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): André Champagne Christmas (1973)

“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 … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Holiday Inn Christmas (1970)

“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 … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Master Charge Christmas (1973)

“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 … Continue reading