The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Had a BLAST conducting the University Of Wisconsin Marching Band!!

Sorry, I’ve been remiss in my duties curating AWMOK these past few days. I’ve been lecturing and leading the band at my almater ...

October 10, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 45 – August 2010)

We all need one of these! Once again I was so over come with excitement that I forgot to take a picture of the actual item. This set of dire...

October 8, 2010 by denny

Allan & Rossi meet the Beatles…

In 1964, when the Beatles first appeared on Ed Sullivan, the veteran stand up comic team, Marty Allan and Steve Rossi were regulars on the S...

by MyFunCloset

Allee Willis’ “The 365 Days Of September” – Day 18

It took me a little while to realize this was my song, a good sign if you’re looking for kitsch though not necessarily so great for th...

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Allee And Her Marching Drums

As we speak, I’m most likely on a plane to my alma mater, the University of Wisconsin, where I’ll be conducting the Marching Ban...

October 7, 2010 by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 39 – August 2010)

This is a “Panapet 70′ transistor ball radio. All of Allee’s radios are in fabulous working condition and I was so tempted...

by denny

LIANE “Paris After Midnight” – LP

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Modern Wall Clock & Timer Combo…

The Museum of Modern Art in NYC has a great retro kitchen exhibit on display now. Flash was not allowed. The color is a soft turquoise blue ...

by MyFunCloset

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Boudoir Barometer, circa 1968

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Anglo BEATMINT Chewing Gum – a UK advert

I would hope that this gum would make me dance the girl in the top photo....

by denny

Eastown

Yesterdog! Located in Eastown, a small business district/neighborhood! It’s only been around since the mid-70’s, but the entire ...

by Lo

Allee Willis’ “The 365 Days Of September” – Day 17

By the time you read this I will probably be on the plane heading to Madison, Wisconsin where I’m about to conduct the University of W...

by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Me and My Marching Drums

As we speak, I’m most likely on a plane to my alma mater, the University of Wisconsin, where I’ll be conducting the Marching Ban...

by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1964 Band Directors Guide Book

is As I’ve never learned how to read music, even that which I’ve written and somehow managed to plunk out on a keyboard note by ...

October 6, 2010 by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 41 – August 2010)

I finally had the chance to come face to face with one piece of kitsch that I had no idea existed. I wonder how it smells? http://www.youtub...

by denny

We’re Here To Let You Know

In an effort to send something funny to my friend and Miss Hamberdog 2010, Stacey, I just found this on youtube and had to share. Stacey and...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 38 – August 2010)

The PanaPet 7o brand. Allee has some of the most amazing radios , wait til you see the Lady Bug! An amazing owl transistor radio. The eyes a...

by denny

Okinawan Beauty Parlor ca. 1951

This is obviously a beauty parlor but someone who was having a difficulty with English needed help! This shop was in Okinawa’s second ...

by Bob Ramsdell

Teapot Ronnie

Ronnie Reagan the teapot. Made by Hall China in the late seventies, early eighties. My family is from Youngstown, Ohio and my mother made fr...

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Allee Willis’ “The 365 Days Of September” – Day 16

All I can say is “And now, Mr. Robert Anton, up close and personal”. For a more through exploration of my “365 Days Of Sep...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 34 – August 2010)

Such an incredible set of wall plaques. I added this set to my list of favorite items at “Willis Wonderland”. Jamming on the xyl...

October 5, 2010 by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Vintage Party Bling and The Party I Forgot To Wear It To

I bought this Party Pendant at a thrift shop recently, brought it home, shined it up and glued little rhinestones on it. I’ve only wor...

by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ “The 365 Days Of September” – Day 15

Once an intro includes shooting a blank wall and someone tripping on stage you know that you have the potential for something great. Once th...

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