The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

THE FORD TREASURY OF FAVORITE RECIPES FROM FAMOUS EATING PLACES – 1950

I found this book in the Bodhi Tree Used Book Store many years ago. Compiled by Nancy Kennedy and Published by Simon and Schuster, New York....

by lindaz

Oliver Hardy… Diet-Encouraging Object?

I took pictures of this at an antique shop the other day… at $32, the price was a little too steep for my wallet, though it might have...

December 26, 2010 by Nessa

Elvis drinking glass from Graceland

This incredible glass I received from a friend as part of a belated birthday package. I was dying over this and wondered if this glass was e...

by denny

Christmas lp put out by the grocery store chain “A & P”

I grew up with this grocery store chain in the Philly burbs so I was plucked when I came across this Christmas lp that was apparently part o...

December 25, 2010 by denny

Kookie Yule

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by salrteest

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We Wish You A Merry Christmas 1968 Radio Shack Special Collector’s Edition (7 inch single)

This fell out of the old 78’s I had purchased. This is a Radio Shack Collector Edition 7 inch single. Two tracks on each side. Jingle ...

December 24, 2010 by denny

Barbra Streisand, a Christmas LP with the floating heads of Jim Nabors, Doris Day and Andre Kostelanetz

The only thing I ever really liked about La Streisand was her hair styles. With this lp and post what I am really freaking out about is Barb...

December 23, 2010 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Elvis Presley Christmas Ornament

If I wanted anyone serenading me with Christmas carols it would be Elvis. This Christmas ornament of The King captures his 1950’s esse...

December 20, 2010 by Allee Willis

BING CROSBY…

BING CROSBY… It’s a kitschy little Bing Crosby wall chalk.. This is the only one I’ve ever seen???.. I bought it years ago...

December 19, 2010 by k2dtw

Rush Hour painting

I recently picked up this glorious painting down at the local thrift store. $7.99 for original art is a pretty good deal. I don’t know...

December 18, 2010 by Cheetah Velour

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Christmas for the Family LP introduced by Jack “Santa” Benny

Dennis Day sings Christmas for the Family – introduced by Jack “Santa” Benny...

by kookykitsch

Cher “Burlesque” nail polish

Eeeks....

December 17, 2010 by denny

COOKING WITH THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS!

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December 16, 2010 by SUSAN

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Kitschtastic Mansion and the Folks Inside

I always love this time of year in LA because the Christmas parties really kick into high gear. There aren’t as many of them this year...

December 15, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Artie Shaw Moonglow LP

I’ve grown up with the music of so many of the greats and Artie was definitely one of them. I remember the lp’s littering the fl...

December 14, 2010 by denny

Writing and Recording with DMC!

Nothing especially kitschy here but soulful and slammin’ and I’ve always been a massive Run DMC fan so was most excited to be in...

by Allee Willis

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Southern Fried Christmas

A helping of Col. Sander’s Christmas cheer was served here at AWMOK last year but this kind of feast always bears repeating. I only wi...

December 13, 2010 by Allee Willis

Elvis the King Chanukkah Bush

Yes, it is- this is our Hanukkah Bush, embellished with punch-out Elvi taken from our book, “Elvis Your Personal Fashion Consultant...

December 12, 2010 by oliveparrot

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Margaret Mitchell’s Mealtime Magic Meat and Poultry Cookery Book

Unless you can’t stand to look at meat or poultry this is a cookbook that’s filled with thrilling visuals, not the least of whic...

by Allee Willis

Ronald Reagan “Gangbusters” Audio Tape

Long before Ronald Reagan became a movie and TV star, his very recognizable voice was used on commercials and acting in radio. At a garage s...

December 11, 2010 by Bob Ramsdell