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Aug 13
by Bobby Kosser in Comic Book, Memorabilia, People, Souvenirs, Television 0 comments tags: comedy, comic, comic book, Lucile Ball, Lucy, memorabilia, sitcom, television, video, vintage

Vintage “I Love Lucy” Comic Book 1957 Dell

“I Love Lucy,” is an American television sitcom that originally aired on C.B.S. from Oct. 1951 to May 1957 with a total of180 episodes. It starred Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez as husband and wife. Vivian Vance and William Frawley were their husband and wife best friends. They were next door neighbors. *This comic book was published during that period. Lucy played a young middle-class housewife in N.Y.C. who often concocted plans with her best friends the Mertzs (Viv and Wm.) to appear alongside her bandleader husband Ricky Ricardo (Arnez) in his nightclub, trying numerous schemes to be a part of show business.   After 1957 the show continued for three more seasons with one hour specials. “I Love Lucy,” became the most watched show in the U.S. 4 of it’s first 6 seasons. It also was the first to end it’s run at the top of the ratings. It has been syndicated in dozens of languages and “Lucy’s” popularity continues 70 years later.   This was the first ensemble cast scripted show to be filmed in front of a live audience. It is regarded as one of the most influential sitcoms in history. In 2012 “I Love Lucy,” was […]
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Feb 04
by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Memorabilia, People, Photo, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: autograph, autographed photo, Kurt Vonnegut, memorabilia, souvenir, video

Vintage Kurt Vonnegut Hand Signed Photo

Kurt Vonnegut was an American writer who’s career spanned over 50 years. He published 14 novels, 3 short story collections, 5 plays and 5 works of non-fiction, with further collections being published after his death. He is most famous for his darkly satirical best selling novel “Slaughterhouse-Five.”(1969) Vonnegut was a vocal critic of the society in which he lived and this was reflected in his writings. Several key social themes recur in Vonnegut’s works, such as wealth, lack of it, and it’s unequal distribution among society.   A conscious fear of loss of one’s purpose in life, is among the themes of his works. (Cat’s Cradle” and “Breakfast of Champions.”) His famous quote, “We are what we pretend to be.” “So we must be careful about what we pretend to be.” At his death, he was hailed as a morbidly comical commentator on the society in which he lived and as one of the most important contemporary writers of his generation.   My Forever Treasures is pleased to offer our literary fans, a hand signed Kurt Vonnegut photo. It’s directly from our literary icon eye candy vault. Framed on your wall, this treasure will be the envy of everyone. Pamper […]
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May 22
by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Memorabilia, Movies, People, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: Academy Award Winner, actors, Billy Wilder, Billy Wilder autographed photo, collectors, Film Sunset Boulevard, memorabilia, treasures, video

BILLY WILDER – Film Maker, Screen Writer, Producer, Director, Winner of 6 Academy Awards – Autographed Photo

Billy Wilder’s career spanned, more than 5 decades. He is regarded, as one of the most brilliant and versatile filmmakers, of Hollywood’s Golden Age. 1960’s, “The Apartment,” had Wilder, become the first, 3 Academy Award winner, for Producing, Directing and Screenwriting. His screenwriting career began in Berlin. He, came to the U.S. in 1933, to escape the Nazi Regime. In 1939, Billy had a hit, when he co-wrote the screenplay, for the romantic comedy “Ninotcka,” starring Greta Garbo. Wilder, established his directorial reputation, with an adaption, of “Double Indemnity.” It’s, considered to be, the first true example, of “film noir” success. 1945, would have him, earn Screenwriting and Director Academy Awards,for his adaption of Charles R. Jackson’s story, “The Lost Weekend.” This, classic about alcoholism, had Ray Milland winning, a Best Actor Academy Award. His, screenplay adaption, of the Broadway Play “Stalog 17,” showed Wilder had mastered exciting drama. It, offered William Holden, winning a Best Actor Academy Award. In 1950, he’d co-write and direct, the critically acclaimed, “Sunset Boulevard.” Billy Wilder, would win a Best Screenplay Academy Award, for this masterpiece. 11 nominations, included, William Holden and Gloria Swanson, in the Best Actor/Actress Category.”Sunset Boulevard,” is on every, Greatest […]
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Mar 07
by Bobby Kosser in Memorabilia, Movies, Music, People, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: collectibles, Elvis, Elvis Presley, memorabilia, music, musical, press kit, Tickle Me, video, vintage

Vintage Elvis Presley, “Tickle Me” 1965 American Musical Comedy Film Press Kit

“Tickle Me,” stars Elvis Presley, as a champion rodeo bull-rider and bronco-buster. Elvis, as one time rodeo standout Lonnie Beale, needs a job. So, his slick playboy character, heads to a dude ranch, that caters to wealthy and glamorous women. He sings, in a club and catches, the eye of the dude ranch’s owner. She hires, Lonnie and falls for him, as well.This is, the only Elvis film, released by Allied Artists Pictures. “Tickle Me,” saved the studio from collapse, and avoid bankruptcy. A song, from the film, Elvis Presley’s “Such an Easy Question,” went to # 1, on the easy listening charts. On a $1.5 Million budget, the film showed a $5 Million Profit. Presley, received a $600,000 salary, $150.000 expenses and 50% of the profit. In his 18th film, Presley’s, Lonnie Beale romances his way through this dude ranch musical. He’s disappointed,that the ranch is really just, a women’s fitness salon! It’s even, known as “Yogurt Gulch.” He, misses his original girlfriend, and between musical numbers, searches for a missing treasure, and rodeo runs.Elvis never disappoints. “Tickle Me,” has the King’s usual happy ending. E.P., drives off into the sunset, happily married, singing to his original girlfriend. + […]
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May 20
by Bobby Kosser in People, Posters 1 comments tags: boxing, Cassius Clay, for sale, Joe Frazier, memorabilia, Muhammad Ali, poster, video, vintage poster

Vintage Muhammad Ali a.k.a. Cassius Clay vs. Joe Frazier March 8, 1971 Big Screen Boxing Poster

This March 8, 1971, fight was the first between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. It will be forever called “The Fight of the Century.” Both boxers entered the ring undefeated. To give them equal billing, Ali’s picture is first and Frazier’s name is first as well.  The poster reads Muhammad Ali a.k.a. Cassius Clay in larger print, because this was early use of his new name. It marked, the last time, the name Cassius Clay would appear on a poster. Ali was stripped of the Heavyweight Title, when his new Muslim religion had him not enrolling in the armed forces. Less than a year after this Frazier fight, the Supreme Court overturned the decision that had taken Ali’s Heavyweight Title. Frazier would win this fight. Ali would win their next two epic battles. “MUHAMMAD ALI A.K.A. CASSIUS CLAY” VS. JOE FRAZIER MARCH 8,1971. DIRECT FROM MADISON SQU/ GARDEN N.Y. BIG SCREEN CLOSED CIRCUIT. 14″ X 22″ MURRAY POSTER PRINTING CO. N.Y. UNSIGNED $450 Muhammad Ali is Lighting Fast!
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