The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Trick or Treating in the Red States

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November 1, 2011 by Douglas Wood

“Something Special” from JEFF

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by BeeJay

70’s Polyester Jump Suit

I found this hilarious, 1970’s rust-colored, one-piece, 100% Polyester Men’s jumpsuit at a garage sale. The woman who sold it ...

October 30, 2011 by Douglas Wood

Playgirl Presents “The Fabulous MINKA” – A Party Record

This is one record I would love to hear. I wonder if this is Minka on the cover?...

by denny

R&B Performer statuette

I found this odd and beautiful piece at a run down, low rent “discount house” at a run down, low rent Massachusetts beach (compl...

October 29, 2011 by Brother Cleve

“Miss Hurst Golden Shifter”

Miss Linda Vaughn is spectacular. She had heart surgery this past April, and I really do hope she’s doing well. And while she̵...

by Markydoodle

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Kojak socks

Who loves ya, baby! I love Kojak (I’ve seen it dubbed in around 8 different languages), I love Telly (yes, I have his records, too). S...

October 28, 2011 by Brother Cleve

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Kitsch Kanine Kostumes (for Halloween)

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by Douglas Wood

aliens in da house

I love these costumes. I love the effort, the result and the design!! there is a lot of heart that went into these aliens....

by snappyp

Denny’s Adventures in Allee’s “Soup To Nuts Party Mix” – Part 4

We all gathered ourselves together in the studio for a meeting. After tripping on a cable in the studio, we all thought it best that Allee...

October 27, 2011 by denny

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The Singing Ledbetters “GOD’S NOT DEAD” lp

Polyester heaven and pork chop sideburns. Sounds good to me....

by denny

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Disco Earring Tree

This is a vintage metal Disco earring tree, although nothing about it suggests “Disco’ to me except the phrase “Disco Beat...

by Douglas Wood

1952 Indy 500 Pace car.

The High Priestesses of Studebaker in 1952....

October 26, 2011 by Markydoodle

Summer’s Eve Grow a Pair Ad

Because when you use Summer’s Eve douche everyone will know you’ve got balls, right? Makes perfect sense…...

by kookykitsch

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – FINALLY: Soup To Nutty!

I meant to start posting my thoughts about my Soup To Nuts Party Mix show, my first live performance in 37 years at the El Portal Theater la...

October 25, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Doris Day: Love Me Or Leave Me

This is on the cover of a three 7″ record album that has the whole soundtrack of the movie co starring Jimmy Cagney. It was about th...

October 21, 2011 by Bob Ramsdell

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The Bronze Fonz

Here in Milwaukee we take great pride in TV shows that take place in Wisconsin. Now some people think this is taking it a bit too far…...

October 8, 2011 by Jaymes Mansfield

Isadora Duncan (it wasn’t a very good day) – 16×20 (a painting by Denny)

I don’t think this was a very good day for Isadora and her handsome driver. I still don’t know the specifics about that fatefu...

by denny

The Castle Family Album

I love that showbiz too but I’m not sure I would wrap myself in red satin to tell everyone....

October 7, 2011 by denny

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Big-Eye Kiddo Prints

I got these amazing big-eye kid prints at a church sale a few days ago. They were only a few dollars. Hooray! This one’s kind ...

October 4, 2011 by Nessa

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 72

Is that butterfly whispering to the Champ?...

October 3, 2011 by denny

Totally 80s Music Junk

I was going through some old stuff and I found this packaging for these things I had as a kid. They were these speaker things you could ho...

by Nessa