The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch » Advertising/Promotion

Blatz Beer Barrel Man with Banjo

This cast iron Blatz Beer advertising figure gives new meaning to the term “barrel chested.” You can unscrew the legs of his c...

March 7, 2011 by Douglas Wood

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Sprite Clock

Seen at an antique shop today....

March 5, 2011 by Nessa

Peggy’s Bright With Midol! advertisement

I had just posted this on my Face Book page and my sister said she only wishes she could look this happy when she has to take Midol. I reall...

February 28, 2011 by denny

Flower Children Turned Cannibal

This is me with two friends on the front page of our local newspaper (Inglewood, CA) in the summer of 1968. We are eating rose petals in ...

February 25, 2011 by Michael Ely

Elsie the Borden Cow

One of the most enduring and successful trademarked product symbols in the United States is Elsie the Cow. This Elsie doll, which stands 21&...

February 21, 2011 by Kyle Dayton

Buddy Lee Texaco doll

After being inspired by the Gas Station Bathroom ‘museum’ of Michael Ely, I decided to add to the theme with Buddy Lee. I wasn&#...

February 20, 2011 by Kyle Dayton

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Spider Girl Fashions

Not too sure of the history of this model or advert but I thought it was incredible....

February 16, 2011 by denny

Gas Station Bathroom

Edit In the past, I have shared photos of my tiki bathroom. Well, as you can see, this is my gas station bathroom! It’s a small guest...

February 15, 2011 by Michael Ely

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Doxidan Minnie

I’m pleased to introduce you to Minnie, representing Doxidan Stimulant Laxative. Giving new meaning to the phrase “women’s...

February 14, 2011 by Kyle Dayton

Helene Curtis Dandruff Shampoo ad

Now a days I dare tell the world that I have a ton of problems. Helene Curtis was busy back then but I do admire the corporations drive to e...

by denny

Missed massage…

miami and miami beach have many free weekly newspapers. the subject publication, which i had not seen before, is the “miami beach news...

February 11, 2011 by DetroitKent

Tutor in Sceince, anyone?

miami and miami beach have many free weekly newspapers. the subject publication, which i had not seen before, is the “miami beach news...

February 9, 2011 by DetroitKent

Truck Antlers found in Sky Mall

Found these lovely redneck truck adornments in an issue of Sky Mall. It says, “A fun way to run with the herd” and I’m not...

February 6, 2011 by Rusty

“Glamour made easy by using TEAZIE WEAZIE” (vintage advert of soapless powder shampoo)

This is killing me and I am wondering if this is the actor George Brent? I find it amazing that he would do a print ad that was very, well...

February 4, 2011 by denny

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Wonder Bread Raincoat

I saw this and thought it would be perfect for Allee’s site! http://www.boxvox.net/2011/01/wonder-bread-raincoat-etc.html...

January 29, 2011 by kawachi

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Seriously Ugly Coffee Mug from Dyersville, Iowa

I’m not sure what goes on in Dyersville, Iowa but I sure hope it’s not a factory that specializes in turning out coffee mugs as ...

January 27, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 94 – August 2010)

He was doing more than fighting outlaws, Hopalong was busy promoting his ice cream line too! Allee, did you consume this ice cream or was th...

by denny

santa digs lucky strikes

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December 20, 2010 by john switzer

Cher “Burlesque” nail polish

Eeeks....

December 17, 2010 by denny

Christmas Tree Accident at Cirque Berzerk

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by Birdie Breeze

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 77 – August 2010)

I love these! There is a pair of these plastic flasks that sit in the kitchen at “Willis Wonderland”. There are certain items th...

December 11, 2010 by denny

8 comments

Hibernating at the TraveLodge

Okay, so he’s not quite as iconic as Teddy, Smokey, Yogi, Winnie the Pooh, the Budweiser Polar Bears, or the Hamm’s bear, but th...

November 27, 2010 by Douglas Wood