Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on June 29, 2014

The Misfits 1961The final film of Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe Directed by John Huston, the 1961 movie, The Misfits starred Clark Gable, The Misfits Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter and Eli Wallach. There is a lot outside of the movie itself that makes i   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on June 27, 2014

Young and Reckless in 1935 Reckless MGM's 1935 musical melodrama is the story of a Broadway singer and dancer Mona Leslie (Jean Harlow). She and a rich playboy, Rob Harrison Jr. (Franchot Tone) marry impulsively. This is upsetting to his stuffy father. Turns out that Rob was engaged to Josephine   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on June 13, 2014

Ventriloquist's Dummies, Bad Dolls onThe Twilight Zone Part Three This is the third and final part of a series. Talks about the episodes: Living Doll Stopover in a Quiet Town Caesar and Me 1947, 1949 Puppets on TV milestones ~* Living Doll *~ November 1, 1963 : Season Five Annabelle...   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on May 27, 2014

Please Mister Postman the Marvelettes, the Beatles, Mel Blanc, George and Gracie There must be some word todayFrom my boyfriend so far awayPlease Mister Postman, look and seeIf there's a letter, a letter for me .... The song came out long before email and internet, conference video calling such   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on May 8, 2014

Jeanne Crain starred alongside Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, Vincent Price, Kirk Douglas Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes, Linda Darnell, Ann Sothern, Ethel Barrymore, Ethel Waters, Cary Grant, Glenn Ford and Broderick Crawford. Her birthday was May 25, 1925. Modern Screen May 1951Jeanne Craine cover   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on May 7, 2014

Hold on! It's the anniversary of the Vertigo film premiere Alfred Hitchcock's film Vertigo premiered in San Francisco on May 9, 1958 Alfred Hitchcock Classic Horror Silhouette Tee at the Stage Door Theatre, a historical landmark built in the 1890s. It's now the Ruby Skye nightclub. The movie,   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on April 13, 2014

Visit 84 Charing Cross Road and the former home(s) of Helene Hanff. Both now have plaques commemorating their being the sites from the book and film, where Frank and Helene corresponded. Part of the fun of a memoir is that you have the opportunity to visit some of the spots...   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on March 20, 2014

Of course Mae West, of course Mae West and Mr. Ed Musclemen give him a bubble bath March 22, 1964, 50 years ago, CBS airs a Mr. Ed episode guest starring actress Mae West. The show ran 1961-1966. She was on the fourth season. In 1964 she also appeared on...   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on February 23, 2014

Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film: Best Short Subject, Color In 1936 and 1937 there were three separate awards in this category Meatless Meals 1936 Jean Prescott Adams Best Short Subject, One-reel 1936 - 1956 Best Short Subject, Two-reel 1936 - 1956 Best Short Subject, Color was u   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on November 26, 2013

Leader of the Pack The Shangri-Las' hit Number One Nov. 28, 1964 Is she really going out with him?Well, there she is. Let's ask her.Betty, is that Jimmy's ring you're wearing?Mm-hmmGee, it must be great riding with himIs he picking you up after school today?Uhn-uhBy the way, where'd you meet...   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on November 24, 2013

Dream of dressing like your idols Clever gift ideas Dress your man like your favorite movie men The much anticipated Bonhams What Dreams Are Made Of: A Century of Clark Gable Myrna Loy Too Hot Too Handle 8x10" Photo Movie Magic at Auction curated by TCM began Monday, November 25,...   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on November 16, 2013

Siamese Cats in the Media : Talking on TV, Meowing in Movies and more That Darn Cat Hayley Mills, Dean Jones 10X9 1/2 colored photo Autographed Cats are popular pets in the US. They're popular characters in stories and aren't always portrayed too nicely or accurately. One breed that could...   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on November 6, 2013

Clark Gable and Deborah Kerr in The HuckstersOriginal Lobby Card Vic Norman, played by Clark Gable, is a less than principled advertising executive who knows that underhanded methods and shocking images can mean sales. Based on the novel by Frederic Wakeman the 1947 film, The Hucksters stars   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on October 31, 2013

The glamorous life of a movie star... Tallulah Bankhead receives a shower while filming Alfred Hitchcock's 1944 film, Lifeboat. A prop man uses a watering can to drench the star. Tallulah Bankhead as Constance "Connie" Porter Photo by Peter Stackpole Buy this vintage photo poster, framed, un   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on October 15, 2012

Here are 5 unique Halloween costumes to use whether you're trick-or-treating with the kids, handing out candy or going to a party. Fast Halloween costumes because you can shop your closet. Use what you have and will wear again. These famous TV moms are known for playing mothers on television...   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on October 6, 2012

Thelma Harper is a mother and grandmother. Vicki Lawrence began playing the character of Mama in the Family sketches on The Carol Burnett show in the early 1970s. After that show went off the air, Mama's Family emerged as a spin-off. Thelma is a widow with three children, Vinton, Ellen...   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on September 25, 2011

In this time of forensic evidence and CSI, it's refreshing to note that people still remember and love the old classic iconic detectives. I have some costume pages, among them, one is devoted to Sherlock Holmes. I'd been able to find Sherlock Holmes costumes for men, women, children, pets and...   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on January 9, 2011

In my vintage toy series of web pages, I chose another old toy of a hundred names. It's still around today, often used as a promotional or holiday item. You may remember it as a sparkling wheel noisemaker toy. I'm looking for more information and for people's personal memories of...   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on January 4, 2011

Maybe not technically a gargoyle but when I saw this guy, gargoyle is what I thought. Getting a funny shirt or iPad case might take the edge off of your hangover, you never know. It might speak for you, when you'd rather not talk through a pounding headache. Or maybe...   read more

Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on December 15, 2009

This is part of my Tuesday Flashback Feature. We reminisce about classic TV shows usually from the 1950s-70s where gemstones or pieces of jewelry featured prominently in the storylines. Once in a while, as today, I'll feature something about a real-life piece of jewelry. Information is as accurat   read more