The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Allee’s Party O’ The Day

It was my friend, Peter Hastings, birthday yesterday. Among many other things he was a co-creator of Pinky and the Brain. I was out pretty l...

January 9, 2011 by Allee Willis

Old Lobby Cards in a Proper Frame

I love classic films and in fact, I probably prefer to watch anything between 1877 and 1970…of course, as I’m saying that I̵...

January 8, 2011 by windupkitty

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MEET ME UNDER THE MARQUEE…

MEET ME UNDER THE MARQUEE…. The long 10′ X 2′ wood sign hung from a Movie Theatre Marquee. All of the cut out red wood let...

January 7, 2011 by k2dtw

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My Mom’s Elvis Wallet

My mom’s childhood Elvis Presley wallet. The inside isn’t too incredibly interesting, but contains my mom’s Girl Scouts of...

by Nessa

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Iskelmaprinssi (Prince of the Hit Parade) Messerschmitt Kabinenroller Race Scene

In 1991 this movie was released in Finland. It is a musical comedy. With Paul Anka doing a cameo....

by Markydoodle

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Allee Willis’ Folks O’ The Day – Friends Over The Holidaze

I have a lot of friends. I love my friends. I even wrote the theme song. As I usually work as far as the hands on the clock stretch, I mostl...

January 3, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Allee Willis’ Soul O’ The Day – I’m Here and so is Oprah, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia and LaChanze

This isn’t kitsch, it’s art at it’s finest. But it’s my Museum and everything I do impacts my take on kitsch. So I&#...

December 29, 2010 by Allee Willis

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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

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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

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Have yourself a ‘zilla little Christmas…

Like so many oddball ideas, this one hatched at Forbidden Island, our local Tiki Bar. I needed a cover for a local magazine’s December...

December 20, 2010 by MeshuggaMel

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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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Cher “Burlesque” nail polish

Eeeks....

December 17, 2010 by denny

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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

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“Barbarella” Queen of the Galaxy

Though this movie was made in 1968, we saw for the first time just a few days ago. The set designs and costumes were ahead of their time. Th...

December 7, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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By Her Majesty’s Kitschy Request: George Hamilton

Would it be possible for Allee to knight folks for kitsch factor, somewhere near the head of the line waiting fot the shoulder tap of her gl...

December 2, 2010 by StoryTroy

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Cher Perfume and Burlesque, A Very Bland Thanksgiving Turkey!

Unfortunately, my bottle of Cher perfume, given to me as a birthday present one year by Elvira, is long empty. Just like Burlesque, the film...

November 28, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Bette Midler, 2010 – a painting by Denny

Well I actually did start out with the intentions of painting Miss Midler but as always, I’m about inspiration and NOT always about ac...

November 23, 2010 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1960’s Music Ring, Famous Songwriters and THE BEAVER!

I’m so NOT the type to wear a ring with a G-clef on it or have one of those cheesy license plates like GR8T BEAT. My gold records don&...

November 15, 2010 by Allee Willis

Oh, jeez, it’s a Fargo snow globe– you betcha.

Anyone who thinks that snow globes are just quaint souvenirs or charming little holiday chotchkes has obviously never seen this FARGO snow g...

November 11, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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Peter should be flying…

What happened to the clown that jumped out of the box? Peter was much better at flying than to be stuck in a box waiting to be released befo...

by MyFunCloset

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R.I.P., aKitschionado Monica Johnson

Sadly, aKitschionado, Monica Johnson, whose artwork abounds here at AWMOK, passed away on Monday. Although she never revealed it here, in ad...

November 5, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Thanks, Monica, we’ll miss you.

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by Markydoodle

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Going Ape in the Rose Garden

It’s a bit startling to be strolling through the idyllic grounds of the Motion Picture and Television Fund (the “Old Actors Home...

October 23, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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Hearst Castle Souvenirs

When I was 12 years old, my grandparents took me with them on a vacation up the California coast and one of our stops was to see the magnifi...

October 21, 2010 by Michael Ely

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Audrey Hepburn!

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October 14, 2010 by k2dtw

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