Oh, Fairchild! Morgan Fairchild’s 1981 photoshoot for NBC is a Halloween classic. Dressed as a sexy witch, Morgan posed seductively against a gorgeous pumpkin-orange backdrop dotted with kinda cute, but kinda creepy smiling black cat faces. These images always pop up online this time of year and I for one am grateful. In fact, most … Continue reading Season of the Witch: Morgan, Redux
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Autumnal
Celebrating the first full day of the best season of the year. This photoshoot with UK model Ella Rose from 2012 perfectly captures the sort of chilly, cozy autumnal vibe that defines the season. You can practically hear the fallen leaves crunching beneath her heels. You can even imagine how the cool autumn breeze feels … Continue reading Autumnal
On Not Chasing Relevance
On a favorite podcast of mine, one of the hosts recently talked about how futile it is to chase relevance. The minute you do, he said, you’re done. I couldn’t agree more. That’s why you won’t find me watching videos from Instagram “influencers.” I don’t want to know about the latest “scandal” that has everyone … Continue reading On Not Chasing Relevance
Bombshells: Franca Gondolfi
I recently stumbled on these fabulous images of the striking Italian actress, showgirl, and singer Franca Gondofli and, after picking my jaw up from the floor, immediately looked her up online. There’s very little about Franca out there, it seems. Born in Messina in 1932, and apparently still alive today, Franca’s career in Italian cinema … Continue reading Bombshells: Franca Gondolfi
Pinup Pfeiffer
Somebody get me a ladder! I’m gonna need one to climb these legs… I’d hazard to guess that this gorgeous pinup shot has been shared here at the Starfire Lounge more often than any other single image. It doesn’t take a genius to see why. It’s a truly stunning photo from 1980, featuring an absolute … Continue reading Pinup Pfeiffer
Lost and Found: Jane
Oh, sweet, sweet Jane! Today’s curio pick is an obscure British live-action/animated hybrid which aired two series in 1982 and 1984, titled Jane and Jane in the Desert, respectively. Starring the winsome Glynis Barber as the titular Jane Gay, the series were set during World War II and based on the adult UK comic strip Jane, created by Norman Pett and … Continue reading Lost and Found: Jane
Elvira, Mistress of Liberty
Happy Independence Day to you USAers in the crowd. As we did last year here at the Lounge, we’re honoring Lady Liberty with our own liberated babe of the night, the gal who put the boob back into boob tube: Cassandra Peterson, aka Elvira, Mistress of the Dark! America’s 250th birthday is great and all, … Continue reading Elvira, Mistress of Liberty






