The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 37 – August 2010)

I never used this product but when living on my own in NY and trying to be “famous”, I did use Carefree Curl. It was all I could...

October 3, 2010 by denny

Tin pink poodle handbag

All tin poodle purse except for the straps and lid. Front view, tiny bit of damage to the nose but I still purchased it. Not sure why, it...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 36 – August 2010)

I watched this show religiously the entire time it aired and had no idea (at the time) that a J.J. doll ever existed. J.J. was my favorite c...

October 2, 2010 by denny

Hand Made Stuffed Bear

I found this at the dump....

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 32 – August 2010)

This was a pretty hot day in LA when this was taken and Sweet Potato was having none of it. Sweet Potato is such a beautiful cat. The reside...

October 1, 2010 by denny

Leroy Lewis “Step To The Rear” orignal lp

And do what? I almost fell over at the possibilities of sarcasm that this cover could generate! I can’t tell if this is an inspiration...

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Gigantic Lollipop

It doesn’t say on the ingredients how much this weighs but it does weigh a ton and is about 2 inches thick. My friends David (he was t...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 35 – August 2010)

All cars should have one of these sitting on the dashboard! Allee has the most incredible collection of picks I have ever seen. I think I wa...

September 30, 2010 by denny

Nacho and Salsa serving dish sombrero

This was something I didn’t even bother to take home from the dump. It stayed behind and as soon as I was done photographing it, someo...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 31 – August 2010)

“Something Weird” video label has some of the best films and there is no shortage of them at “Willis Wonderland”. I&...

September 29, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 30 – August 2010)

I finally got the chance to sniff out some of the films in the “Willis Wonderland” collection. I haven’t seen this one bef...

September 28, 2010 by denny

Albertinho Fortuna “Tangos Inesqueciveis” – LP

I think she looks a little rough but I do love the cigarette holder and “I don’t give a s*** look” on her face....

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 29 – August 2010)

Featured on “Kitsch of the Day”, these disco mugs are, by far, the best example of disco kitsch. I didn’t ask but I do hop...

September 27, 2010 by denny

Pink ceramic spaghetti poodle

This was on the $2.00 table at a vendors booth at the local flea market I usually hit up every weekend....

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 28 – August 2010)

This book of 8×10’s is crammed with pictures of Allee and the people she has met or worked with over the years. It was hard to pi...

September 26, 2010 by denny

Turkey Gravy Boat

I did not buy this. This is a gravy boat made in Italy....

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 27 – August 2010)

The most well dressed feet I have ever laid eyes on but what kills me are the knee-high under garments we can always see Allee sporting. I d...

September 25, 2010 by denny

Ethel Merman starring in “Ethel’s Ridin’ High” – LP art

I was ridin’ high after finding this album on-line. Ethel just kills me but this album cover just really knocks me out!...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 26 – August 2010)

I still can’t believe I do not own any acrylic grapes. There is no shortage of this kitsch here and you can see grapes everywhere you ...

September 24, 2010 by denny

Marcia Hill Mail Order Pantyhose from Waltham, Massachusetts

I spotted these Marcia Hill pantyhose at the Goodwill. Hi Marcia!...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 25 – August 2010)

I want to know what this sounds like? Where is Harold now? Where did you get this Allee!!?? Okay, this kills me but what is really killing m...

September 23, 2010 by denny

Gigantic LOVE METER – Jacket or Lapel pin

This pin is pretty large. I nabbed this from the “free table” at our local fire and rescue thrift shop. It works perfectly. The ...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 24 – August 2010)

What a fun day. This is Allee pictured with Greg VanderVeer at a screening of Greg’s film “Keep Dancing”. The film chronic...

September 22, 2010 by denny