A Christmas Yuleblog

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In addition to collecting Christmas music, I have collected nearly 1000 vintage Christmas ads over the years. Many of these include celebrities, radio, television, cigarettes, liquor, modern appliances, and the like. Every Friday from here until I run out, I will feature an ad from my collection. I invite you to add a fun comment, witticism, clever remark, or observation in the comments section provided. Any comments deemed worthy of repeating will be included into this entry where all the world will see it. We've arrived at the Friday before Christmas. What better way to start the final Christmas weekend then with some vintage celebrities in vintage Christmas ads pitching everything from cigarettes, clock radios, cameras, Christmas Seals, and candy. I've selected ten for your viewing enjoyment (click on all images to enlarge): Jackie Gleason for Manhattan Shirts Donna Reed for Singer Machines, Inc. Ann Sothern for Lucky Strike Cigarettes Dick Van Dyke ...