In Memory of a Pin-up

Monday, June 29, 2009

Featured this week is...


Farrah Fawcett [February 2, 1947 – June 25, 2009]
- an American actress, famous for her role as Jill Munroe in the TV series Charlie's Angels in 1976
- appeared in approx. 15 films and 27 television shows
-was diagnosed with cancer in 2006 and recently passed away June 25th
- "God made man stronger but not necessarily more intelligent. He gave women intuition and femininity. And, used properly, that combination easily jumbles the brain of any man I've ever met."
Left: Iconic 1976 poster of Farrah Fawcett. First published in Life magazine in 1976, it is the best-selling pin-up poster of all time, with more than 12 million copies sold.

Pin-up of the 1930's

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Featured this week is...

Gypsy Rose Lee [January 8, 1911– April 26, 1970]
- American burlesque entertainer, famous for her striptease act
- was also an actress and writer
- appeared in 13 motion pictures and 8 television shows
- "Praying is like a rocking chair - it'll give you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere."
Left: Gypsy Rose Lee circa [unknown date]