Friday, March 26, 2010

Saturday, March 20, 2010

The original wardrobe malfunction


The original wardrobe malfunction
Originally uploaded by
wackystuff

Detail of a vintage match pack for Philadelphia's Leading Burlesque Theatre, The Bijou.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Good Bye Peter Graves


Peter Graves
March 18, 1926 – March 14, 2010

Film and television actor Peter Graves passed away Sunday, March 14, 2010. Graves was born Peter Aurness in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1926. By the age of 16 he became a radio announcer and after spending two years in the Air Force, studied drama at the University of Minnesota before moving to Hollywood. He made his film debut in “Rogue River” in 1951 before being in Billy Wilder's “Stalag 17 .”


Switching between films and appearing on television he became renown for playing Jim Phelps in “Mission: Impossible.” Graves would go on to play Captain Clarence Oveur, the pilot in “Airplane!

In later years he had a small part in the “Mission: Impossible” revival series and as host of “Biography.” Graves died of a heart attack at his house in the coastal suburb of Pacific Palisades. He had returned home after attending a family brunch to celebrate his upcoming birthday on Thursday. He was 83 years of age.

Be A Magician!

BE A MAGICIAN! Easier than you think!
Get started today! Become a popular man of mystery. Earn and learn in spare time. Magic is fun and profitable too. Be the Life of the Party. Astonish your friends!

from: Popular Science Magazine - January 1962

Saturday, March 13, 2010

The Look You Want - When You Want It!

Vintage Ad #285: The Look You Want - When You Want It!
Originally uploaded by
jbcurio


You will be Amazed at the Exciting Change in your Personal Appearance!

See more Fantastic Mustaches

Thursday, February 25, 2010

You Scrappy Little Punk

Scrappy 16mm Movie
Originally uploaded by Neato Coolville

Scrappy 16mm Movies

Scrappy - Copyright 1931 by Screen Gems, Inc.

See the historical tribute site Scrappyland

Naked Lady Movie


Hedy Lamarr stars in Ecstasy, 1933.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Free for Chubbies

Lane Bryant wants to sell clothes to Chubby-sized Girls.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

How To Hypnotize

AD_How_to_Hypnotize
Originally uploaded by
PopKulture

It's Easy To Hypnotize...

When you know how!

Friday, February 19, 2010

Joe Stack Underground Pledge Shirt

"Because desperate times call for desperate measures."
- Joe Stack
Do you remember
Joe Stack ?
He was the guy who flew his airplane
into a local IRS building because
he was sick and tired of being
sucked dry
by the tax system.
ARE YOU WITH JOE?

GET YOUR UNDER-SHIRT NOW & BE READY FOR THE CALLING


illustrated [doctored] photo

DON'T PRACTICE VIOLENCE - DON'T GET PUSHED AROUND

Saturday, February 06, 2010

Born on this day, Feb 06, 1911: Ronald Wilson Reagan

Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911– June 5, 2004) was the 40th President of the United States (1981–1989) and the 33rd Governor of California (1967–1975). Prior to his political career Reagan was also a famous motion picture actor and president of the Screen Actors Guild.

Wikipedia entry

Check out these Reagan Books & DVD's.

Ronald Reagan
Originally uploaded by sloganmaker

Monday, February 01, 2010

Monday, January 25, 2010

Winky The White Cat for your Driving Safety



Signal Cars Behind You
RED EYES FLASH WARNING
Soft, fluffy... and safe! Lovable-looking stuffed cat has acrylon-like fur and satin bow. Sits on rear window ledge. Automatic operation - hooks up easily to directional wiring. Eyes light up when brakes are applied, blink on and off with directional signals. 17" long. With instructions.  For all cars.
16-0106X - Each $5.98

Friday, January 22, 2010

Reddi-Bacon

reddi-bacon  Originally uploaded by daves cupboard

Introducing Reddi-Bacon. Real bacon that cooks in your toaster.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Giant Kidde Playhouse $1.00


Giant Kiddie Playhouse
Large enough for 2 children to play in!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Army Uses X-Ray


Reeve 13315
Originally uploaded by otisarchives2

Cat Playing a Banjo


They said a cat would never learn to play a banjo. They were right.

the Eerie Eye


the Eerie Eye
Originally uploaded by wackystuff

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