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Hawkee · 11-18-2016, 02:43 AM

When I was watching Catch 21 on GSN I happened to see a holiday commercial for Hershey's Kisses and i'm curious to know more info about this commercial? When the commercial starts it features rows of red and green Hershey's Kisses dancing and playing the Christmas carol We Wish You A Merry Christmas and it's my favorite holiday commercial. What year did Hershey's debut this commercial and what else can you tell me about the commercial?
Bestie

tlc38tlc38 · 11-18-2016, 10:09 AM

I know it's been around for MANY years. It's sort of like the Cadbury bunny commercial for Easter.

Bonniegirl · 11-18-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

I know it's been around for MANY years. It's sort of like the Cadbury bunny commercial for Easter.

And the M & M's , does Santa really exist commercial !

PhoenixAcres · 11-18-2016, 02:17 PM

I've seen the kisses commercial every Christmas as long as I can remember. I did a quick search and apparently it's been aired every year since 1989.

mets82 · 11-18-2016, 04:59 PM

I saw the Hershey Kisses commercial before. You know it's Christmas when you see that. I didn't know how old it was.

Hawkee · 11-19-2016, 03:01 AM

The Hershey Kisses holiday commercial that I saw yesterday debuted in 1989? I never knew that Hershey's Kisses started to get creative with it's commercials for Christmas because I always liked the Hershey's Kisses dancing and playing and I wondered how they animated the Hershey's Kisses to play and dance so well
Bestie

Edward216 · 11-19-2016, 03:50 AM

The commercial first aired in 1989? I didn't realize it was that old. I was 20 that year, but when a commercial only airs around the holidays I think it's easy to not notice it at first. I really don't remember being that aware of it until the late 90s but it's one of my favorite Christmas commercials.

Ed.

AMackII · 11-19-2016, 05:47 AM

The Hershey Kisses holiday commercial is pure classic in my view.

cleverfun3000 · 11-19-2016, 01:18 PM

UMFaninMD · 11-28-2016, 06:41 PM

That's my favorite Christmas commercial, it always puts a smile on my face. Mostly because it's simple and sweet and features no obnoxious characters trying to outdo each other buying presents.

AB · 11-29-2016, 05:55 PM

I enjoy those Hershey's Christmas commercials too.

Mario500 · 12-01-2016, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LaBestia

The Hershey Kisses holiday commercial that I saw yesterday debuted in 1989?

I believe that commercial advertisement (or "commercial") actually debuted within the past five years and that it would based upon a similar one that debuted in the year 1989.

Hawkee · 11-17-2017, 06:27 AM

Did the Hershey's Kisses Holiday Commercial get updated with a new look this year? Because when I have seen it shown during commercial breaks of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and Let's Make A Deal I noticed that the commercial now has a beige/yellow background
Is this a new version of the commercial?
Bestie

MA · 11-17-2017, 07:41 AM

According to a YouTuber (actually, a person that was involved in it himself):

It came out in 1990. I recorded it in the spring of that year and the 1990 Christmas season was its debut.

This was recorded in the spring of 1990 and first aired, Christmas of that year, this is the 24th year. I can't remember if we used Malmark Bells. The bells were a two octave set that I borrowed from the Los Altos First Lutheran Church, where I used to direct music and helped start its bell choir. The clappers were adjustable, and that was a feature of one of the bell companies. The two gentlemen that hired me to do this and produce the commercial have since passed, Andy Kulberg and Chris Michie.

So no, it did not air in 1989.

MA · 11-17-2017, 07:46 AM

Here's another fun fact:

One more thing: We recorded the final audio for this at the fabled Record Plant in Sausalito, CA. I felt like I was going back in time as the decor from the early 70s was still there. It's great that this 15" commercial has touched so many people! Andy and Chris would be proud.

Fact about the studio:

I knew that studio as "The Plant," Arne Frager, Operator. GREAT guy! Santana was recording in the days when I produced USAF Band recordings there. Didn't know you were on this commercial, bro! No surprise. Chevy

11-18-2016, 02:43 AM	#1
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,836	Hershey's Kisses Holiday Commercial When I was watching Catch 21 on GSN I happened to see a holiday commercial for Hershey's Kisses and i'm curious to know more info about this commercial? When the commercial starts it features rows of red and green Hershey's Kisses dancing and playing the Christmas carol We Wish You A Merry Christmas and it's my favorite holiday commercial. What year did Hershey's debut this commercial and what else can you tell me about the commercial? Bestie
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11-18-2016, 10:09 AM	#2
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11-18-2016, 04:59 PM	#5
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11-19-2016, 01:18 PM	#9
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11-17-2017, 07:41 AM	#14
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,996	According to a YouTuber (actually, a person that was involved in it himself): It came out in 1990. I recorded it in the spring of that year and the 1990 Christmas season was its debut. This was recorded in the spring of 1990 and first aired, Christmas of that year, this is the 24th year. I can't remember if we used Malmark Bells. The bells were a two octave set that I borrowed from the Los Altos First Lutheran Church, where I used to direct music and helped start its bell choir. The clappers were adjustable, and that was a feature of one of the bell companies. The two gentlemen that hired me to do this and produce the commercial have since passed, Andy Kulberg and Chris Michie. So no, it did not air in 1989.
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11-18-2016, 02:17 PM	#4
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	I've seen the kisses commercial every Christmas as long as I can remember. I did a quick search and apparently it's been aired every year since 1989.

11-19-2016, 03:01 AM	#6
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,836	The Hershey Kisses holiday commercial that I saw yesterday debuted in 1989? I never knew that Hershey's Kisses started to get creative with it's commercials for Christmas because I always liked the Hershey's Kisses dancing and playing and I wondered how they animated the Hershey's Kisses to play and dance so well Bestie

11-19-2016, 03:50 AM	#7
Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,648	The commercial first aired in 1989? I didn't realize it was that old. I was 20 that year, but when a commercial only airs around the holidays I think it's easy to not notice it at first. I really don't remember being that aware of it until the late 90s but it's one of my favorite Christmas commercials. Ed.

11-19-2016, 05:47 AM	#8
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,225	The Hershey Kisses holiday commercial is pure classic in my view.

11-28-2016, 06:41 PM	#10
UMFaninMD I love a mystery Senior Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,287	That's my favorite Christmas commercial, it always puts a smile on my face. Mostly because it's simple and sweet and features no obnoxious characters trying to outdo each other buying presents.

11-29-2016, 05:55 PM	#11
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	I enjoy those Hershey's Christmas commercials too.

11-17-2017, 06:27 AM	#13
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,836	Did the Hershey's Kisses Holiday Commercial get updated with a new look this year? Because when I have seen it shown during commercial breaks of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and Let's Make A Deal I noticed that the commercial now has a beige/yellow background Is this a new version of the commercial? Bestie

11-17-2017, 07:46 AM	#15
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,996	Here's another fun fact: One more thing: We recorded the final audio for this at the fabled Record Plant in Sausalito, CA. I felt like I was going back in time as the decor from the early 70s was still there. It's great that this 15" commercial has touched so many people! Andy and Chris would be proud. Fact about the studio: I knew that studio as "The Plant," Arne Frager, Operator. GREAT guy! Santana was recording in the days when I produced USAF Band recordings there. Didn't know you were on this commercial, bro! No surprise. Chevy