The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

A space age radio…with a little help

Could it be my new Bubbles pink squeezie that pointed me to one more great find? Yesterday was my best day in a looong time. #1 photo as I f...

November 18, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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A breath of plastic-scented air: The Magnavox Phantom

I’m going crazy with the remotes this week, and can hardly contain my excitement after snapping up this odd little number, the Magnavo...

by StoryTroy

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Ladies and Gentlemen: The 59 Admiral Son-R; Westinghouse Remote Director

I recently posted a shot of the petite 1959 Admiral Son-R, for which I just found an ad on e-bay confirming my assertion that it did indeed ...

November 17, 2010 by StoryTroy

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Me and The Beaver Saturday night!!

Read about the evening and see more photos: https://www.awmok.com/2010/11/15/allee-willis-kitsch-o-the-day-%E2%80%93-1960s-music-ring-famous...

November 15, 2010 by Allee Willis

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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&...

by Allee Willis

TV Remotes with a Feminine Touch (for the Birthday Girl)

In honor of Allee’s birthday, I’m posting a few remotes designed with the lady tv viewer in mind. First, who could resist the fe...

November 12, 2010 by StoryTroy

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1969 BankAmericard Commercial

Of course now BankAmericard is called VISA. Does anybody remember those clunky little machines the merchants would use to press the imprint ...

by Markydoodle

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All About CB Two-Way Radio from Radio Shack

a layman’s “plain talk” technical manual from Radio Shack...

November 9, 2010 by kookykitsch

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RCA Victor 3-button Remote

The remote collection continues to grow by a few new ones each week, but this one’s a dilly… a three-button RCA Victor. Like man...

November 6, 2010 by StoryTroy

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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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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 55A- August 2010)

You just never know when you will be out and need to use a comb. Thank god this comb is more then ready to accommodate two heads. Comes with...

November 2, 2010 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Vintage Zenith Pedistal Clock Radio

I love this 1950/60s clock radio so much because it looks exactly like can openers of that same vintage did. I kept it in my kitchen for yea...

October 28, 2010 by Allee Willis

CONCENTRATE!!!

I esp like the little picture of the “Heli-Plane”!...

October 25, 2010 by Cindy Tilley-Johnson

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The Monkees

The Monkees were a ’70’s group that performed rock songs. In my opinion, they were the U. S. equivalent of the Beatles. They mad...

October 23, 2010 by Bob Ramsdell

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Raquel Welch and some Crazy Costumes !!

Crazy video…Racquel looks divine. Everyone else a little suspect… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APVw8323XOk...

October 12, 2010 by shirlie williams

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Allan & Rossi meet the Beatles…

In 1964, when the Beatles first appeared on Ed Sullivan, the veteran stand up comic team, Marty Allan and Steve Rossi were regulars on the S...

October 8, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 39 – August 2010)

This is a “Panapet 70′ transistor ball radio. All of Allee’s radios are in fabulous working condition and I was so tempted...

October 7, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 38 – August 2010)

The PanaPet 7o brand. Allee has some of the most amazing radios , wait til you see the Lady Bug! An amazing owl transistor radio. The eyes a...

October 6, 2010 by denny

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 34 – August 2010)

Such an incredible set of wall plaques. I added this set to my list of favorite items at “Willis Wonderland”. Jamming on the xyl...

October 5, 2010 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Vintage Party Bling and The Party I Forgot To Wear It To

I bought this Party Pendant at a thrift shop recently, brought it home, shined it up and glued little rhinestones on it. I’ve only wor...

by Allee Willis

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 36 – August 2010)

I watched this show religiously the entire time it aired and had no idea (at the time) that a J.J. doll ever existed. J.J. was my favorite c...

October 2, 2010 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Mr. T A-Team Transistor Radio

I was never into The A-Team when it came out in the 1980’s. But lately, as I flip through channels in the wee hours of the morning try...

September 27, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 29 – August 2010)

Featured on “Kitsch of the Day”, these disco mugs are, by far, the best example of disco kitsch. I didn’t ask but I do hop...

by denny

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LIVING COLOR…

Rocking Mohawk’s “Wacky Wobbler” recent post on AWMOK reminded me of this great photo that I saved from the 2008 campaign....

by k2dtw

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 28 – August 2010)

This book of 8×10’s is crammed with pictures of Allee and the people she has met or worked with over the years. It was hard to pi...

September 26, 2010 by denny

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