The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Autographed LP – Duane Eddy!

As mentioned in a previous post – I had the chance to meet Duane Eddy and see him play at the Deke Dickerson Guitar Geek Festival. Of ...

by MeshuggaMel

Naughty Clinton/Lewinsky Russian Nesting Dolls

In light of the plethora of recent celebrity sex scandals, this set of wooden Russian Nesting Dolls from the Clinton-era seems downright qua...

March 4, 2010 by Douglas Wood

Ann-Margrock Cel

In 1962 Ann-Margret starred in “Bye Bye Birdie” – the film was directed by legendary George Sidney who at the time was the...

March 3, 2010 by rustyamo

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The Partridge Family Game

Kitsch yes, but I am not a fan of the Partridge Family, but I was a fan of that bus they rode around in....

by denny

Cher the barbie doll

Hey did you know about this? The Cher barbie doll.? It’s pretty awesome. I just found it....

by mcwans

Co-Star Records!

Ever wanted to do a scene from Masque of the Red Death or The Importance of Being Earnest with the legendary Vincent Price? You could, with ...

by StoryTroy

Ann-Margret Las Vegas Show

In July 1967 Ann-Margret headlined her first Las Vegas Show at the Riviera – this show became the basis for her 1968 TV Speical This i...

March 2, 2010 by rustyamo

American Bandstand Yearbook 1958

Growing up in the 50’s included this coming of age experience. American Bandstand came out of South Philly. Long before Dick Clark pro...

February 28, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Miss Velma and the Tree of Life!

It’s not often one clips and saves newspaper ads, but my wife felt this one was a keeper and now years later, I’m so glad she di...

February 27, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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If You’ve Got a Heart, then Gumby’s a Part of You…..

Mr Art Clokey passed away this past January on the 8th. I’ve loved Gumby and the amazing cartoons/films that featured him for as long ...

February 26, 2010 by windupkitty

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Roger Smith – Beach Romance

Today – Roger Smith is more famous for being the husbad of Ann-Margret – but in the 50’s early 60’s her was a star h...

February 24, 2010 by rustyamo

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Munakuppi Valentine

I picked this up as the last of the bottom-barrel Valentines Day merchandise after all the good stuff (namely the cordial cherries and turtl...

February 22, 2010 by Mooshe

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Mom and Elvis Presley’s Uncle Vernon! 1960’s picture

This amazing picture was taken in Memphis, early 60’s. This is my Mother. She had left Philly to live closer to Elvis and his music. s...

by denny

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Al Hirt, Gettin’ a Leg Up, As Usual!

Al Hirt whoops such unbelievable amounts of ass, that one can’t really fault him for the odd positions (come on,lots of people get gui...

February 19, 2010 by windupkitty

Chad Everett “All Strung Out” LP

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by denny

Yasser Arafat Rubber Head

Found this charming Middle Eastern chotchke in a vintage store on Sheinkin Street (the Melrose of Tel Aviv) while living in Israel for two y...

February 18, 2010 by Douglas Wood

George Burns Sings

If there was one thing George Burns loved to do more then tell jokes and be a comedian – that was to sing In Hollywood – his sin...

February 17, 2010 by rustyamo

Margaret Keane Portrait

Apparently Margaret Keane was way ahead of her time. Not content with insanely large-eyed little kids and puppy dogs, she ventured into TWIL...

by Douglas Wood

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Ann-Margret – Bye Bye Birdie Book

Anyone who knows me knows that Ann-Margret is my all time favorite – and my favorite movie of hers is Bye Bye Birdie I remember seeing...

by rustyamo

Hope and Crosby Marble

I dont know the origin behind this – but I found this marble that had Bob Hope and Bing Crosby on it – I just had to have it do ...

by rustyamo

Ann-Margret Wall Hangin

I dont know the origin of this material made wall hanging of Ann-Margret – I do remember seeing it in the early 80’s at a flea m...

February 16, 2010 by rustyamo

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Rodney Dangerfield’s No Respect Board Game

Oddly, beyond having the comedian’s face all over the box and game board, this game really has nothing to do with Rodney Dangerfield o...

February 15, 2010 by jack

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Little People of America Souvenir Book / Billy Barty signed

This gem is a hardcover (1982) 25th Anniversary souvenir yearbook for the LITTLE PEOPLE OF AMERICA which held its convention in Reno, Nevada...

February 12, 2010 by Douglas Wood

Greg Louganis Autograph

When I went to meet Greg Louganis at his book signing some years back – I brought along this photo from the 1988 Olympics when Greg hi...

February 11, 2010 by rustyamo