The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Store window #1 – Oxymoron, I Dare Say

Oxymoron. Spotted while driving down the California coast....

by holly

The Wayward Ones – Life in a Girls’ Reformatory

1956 ed. “This is the hardhitting, unflinching story of the punishment society metes out to youth that has erred.”...

by kookykitsch

Telly Savalas “If” -LP and staggering video

Unbelievable....

by denny

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Grown man or teeny bopper, you be the judge

Not kitsch in a tangible way, but experiential – this Saturday I got to meet one of my guitar idols, Mr. Duane Eddy, at the Deke Dicke...

January 19, 2010 by MeshuggaMel

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ROCK CONCERT by Denny Dillon

9″w 5 1/4″ h 3″d This is my blazing (notice sun and stars and fireworks, hands upreached, and a cracking tower Tarot card)...

by dennydillon

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Don’t Touch Me Tomato LP of Calypso Music

I think my jaw is still on the floor over this one. I mean really…..calypso music, black panties, and a tomato?...

by denny

Old Toucan Ceramic Water Pitcher

Saw this in a second hand kitsch shop here in Orleans called “Earth House”....

by denny

Vintage GE reflector sunlamp “Good for children… may prevent rickets.”

“Have your own private sun…” “Good for children…” “dogs, cats and other house pets respond well to...

by kookykitsch

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True Story “The Groom Was A Virgin”

Vintage confession magazines. It was a step on the wild side. In 1970, what went on behind closed doors was finally being exposed. Actually ...

by MyFunCloset

Allee Willis record release ad for “Childstar” on Epic Records

I”ll take one “Childstar” album please....

January 18, 2010 by denny

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Andy Williams “Music To Watch Girls By” TV footage

Love the lollipop sets and the guys who can kick higher than the Rockettes....

by denny

My New Year’s Resolution

Sure, many of us vow to get in shape at the start of the new year, but I’ve long since given up on that since my less than functional ...

by windupkitty

Cat and Fish Brass Coin or Jewelry tray

I’m not sure what this is. This sat in one of the offices at school and the staff knew I collected kitsch, so they pleaded me with me ...

by denny

Archie Comics earrings handmade and recycled

It’s Betty and Archie…and Archie and Veronica…...

by kookykitsch

Baby Dennis McLain’s Hand (a drawing from 1967)

This is nutty but I thought it had some potential here. My Grandmother is now 97 and recently gave me a good portion of her book collection....

January 17, 2010 by denny

Earl Sheib commercial, 1978

Earl Sheib commercial 1978 with me, Joni Rothman-Robbins, as the voice of the car with the big red lips!...

by Jonirothmanrobbins

ANTI-DEPRESSANT MAGNETS

NEW ANTI-DEPRESSANTS MAGNETS WOULD HELP SOMEONE REMEMBER HIS MEDS. THE NAMES ON THE MAGNETS HAVE BEEN CHANGED SLIGHTLY BUT YOU WILL GET THE ...

by kookykitsch

Trailer Park, Morro Bay, CA.

All the bushes were pruned into topiaries. Lovely touch....

by holly

Cher gains weight but keeps her fan base

Chastity’s sex change led Cher to the refrigerator. She says she accepts it with a mouthful of cookies I’m sure she will lose it...

January 16, 2010 by monica johnson

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Jose Angel “Madre Soy Cristiano Homosexual” spiritual LP

I am speechless, absolutely speechless. Look at that lonely plant....

by denny

The McKeithens (inspirational LP)

I think she has a cat sleeping on her head. I flip over hair-do’s! I think they are such an art form. This one is amazing....

by denny

King size quilt made from our daughter’s soccer t-shirts

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by holly

Wooden Game Board 1970

This wooden multi game board was found at a garage sale in Florida. What attracted me was the black and red tear drop design on the board. T...

by denny