The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Davy Jones

Today I am saddened by the death of Davy Jones, having been born in 1960 , I grew up with the Monkees and adored their Tv Show....

March 2, 2012 by shirlie williams

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Japanese Afro Cookie

Here's why I'm dying and heaping a Camembert upon it. I've seen this cookie before. In fact, I think it's already here at AWMOK. but I've ne...

February 29, 2012 by shirlie williams

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The sun will come out tomorrow…

An Albert Finney signed photo with Aileen Quinn when he starred in Annie, came from the fabulous 50’s decorated home I submitted month...

February 24, 2012 by MyFunCloset

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Dinner And Neutron Dancing With CHARO!

I’m sure any kitsch lover has a similar dream – having dinner with the kitschy-kitschy-cuchi Charo and bonding like you have been best f...

February 20, 2012 by Allee Willis

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BOD man!

These three body sprays, made in Mexico, (screw those wimpy French colognes– if you want real “machismo,” head to Tijuana)...

by Douglas Wood

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More horribly bad album covers…

….with a semi local twist to a couple of them. Jimmie Davis was Governor of Louisiana twice, back in the 1940s and also in the early 1...

February 17, 2012 by BRBill

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 182

I love this planter and I always love when we get a clue as to who made this and why? I don’t know why but Eddie and Pattie gave t...

February 16, 2012 by denny

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1 Dimension times 3

Because this does not show 3 different dimensions of the same man. It’s not even 3 different photos. But that’s ok, I love him a...

February 14, 2012 by windupkitty

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Üllar Jörberg and his Stepladder

I´m sorry it took me SO long to post this, but here it finally is – estonian (I believe) singer Üllar Jörberg with his very special...

February 13, 2012 by BeeJay

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Frances Brewster Comb and Hair Pin Caddy

I inherited this from Retro Roadhusband’s great aunt, and LOVE the handy comb and the functional way it could hold hair pins, should y...

by Mod Betty RetroRoadmap.com

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Itty Bitty Asia Girl Planter

Cute little planter I picked up for cheap at an antique shop. She probably had a male counterpart at some point....

February 7, 2012 by Nessa

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David and Phyllis (a stereo lp)

This is so hot....

February 5, 2012 by denny

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Tempest Storm

When I came back from the Korean War, I was given a pass. I was still in uniform in Emeryville (near Oakland) when I noticed the El Rey Buel...

February 3, 2012 by Bob Ramsdell

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Kickin´Jeans

Dont bind your legs! With those pants you can perfectly kick your pals in the jewels!...

February 2, 2012 by BeeJay

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – The Mini’s Rockin’ Rocket 88

. In addition to my classic cars, a 1955 Studebaker Commander… …and a ’55 DeSoto Fireflyte… I also have a more commo...

January 30, 2012 by Allee Willis

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Pig Girl, 14×11 (a painting by Denny)

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January 29, 2012 by denny

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The MacGyver Multitool

“A paperclip can be a wonderous thing. More times than I can remember one of these has gotten me out of a tight spot…”...

January 27, 2012 by BeeJay

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GIANT LOST HIS COMB

BUT THE REGULAR SIZE HUMANS GAINED A BIKE RACK....

by snappyp

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Don’t Trash California: Because Fashion is Everything, That’s Why

These costumed gentlemen are celebrating Halloween exactly the way it should be celebrated, in Anaheim. All I know is that it’s hard...

January 26, 2012 by Anita DelRio

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God’s Brady Bunch “As For Me And MY House (We’ll Serve The Lord) LP

I don’t know if this one is in stereo. I did not know that girls in this age group wore “falls” in their hair!...

January 25, 2012 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 160

Oh yeah, swingers do like it! I found these 2 plastic (and very fragile) beer signs in Allee’s office. I think they are outstandin...

January 24, 2012 by denny

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Carol Nelson “My Happiness” (original LP)

I have this and it’s one of those albums that I actually put on my Ipod. Look at the stunning stock footage cover art and amazing grap...

by denny

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 158

The pictures taken in this post were shot on the day Allee was being photographed for the “Born In Detroit” book. It’s a...

January 21, 2012 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 156

WJJZ says heeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyy!...

January 19, 2012 by denny

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IT’S THE ALLEE WILLIS LIGHT SWITCH COLLECTION (created by Denny)

They look much better with a bit of spray on them. Much more shiny than how they appear here……….One of my favorites is t...

January 13, 2012 by denny

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