her name is maria bamford and she's from deluth, mn. she's a stand up comedian and she's hilarious.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find any specific information about the actress in the 2009 holiday Target commercials. Target has used different actors and actresses for their holiday commercials throughout the years, so it's possible that the actress you are referring to is not widely known.
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"Holiday" by Vampire Weekend
The new Target commercials are narrated by the actor and comedian, Reggie Watts.
Yes, Target recognizes Christmas as a holiday.
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Maria bamford
Robin and Company - 2005 Hottest Holiday Commercials was released on: USA: 23 November 2013
jingle bells
the white angels
One can watch and learn about Target commercials from a variety of sources. YouTube is always a great source for watching commercials. Also, one can watch on What Song is in that Commercial, Find that Song, Chacha, and Popisms.
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