Born Marilyn Joan Watts on January 30, 1930 in Santa Monica, California, Mara Corday was an American showgirl, model, actress, Playboy Playmate and, as Wikipedia says, a “1950s cult figure.” That’s probably thanks to Playboy and the various westerns, horror, and science fiction B-movies she made during the fifties. The raven-haired Corday, who turned 94 … Continue reading Bombshells: Mara Corday
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Hot Shots of the Week: Smokin’
The title of this week’s Hot Shots post applies not only to the cigarette being smoked in the photo, but also to the stunning beauty doing the smoking. A true smoke show in more ways than one. Her cat ears are quite intriguing, too. One wonders, is this Catwoman, relaxing after an epic, um, tussle … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: Smokin’
Hot Shots of the Week: Angel is a Centerfold
Who else remembers Playboy’s Playmate of the Year for 1991, Lisa Matthews? With a body that wouldn’t quit and an angelic smile that radiated warmth, how could anyone not remember her?? Boy howdy, Matthews was a bona fide California golden goddess for a hot minute there. She’s one of several reasons why 1991 was a … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: Angel is a Centerfold
Random Image Dump #24
Who’s hungry for a visual feast? Well, strap on your feed belt, because the feast is about to begin. Mother would be so proud. Iris Chacón is a Puerto Rican dancer, singer, actress, entertainer, and absolute, stone-cold SEX BOMB. Detroit punk rocker Nikki Corvette, doing her thing onstage in the seventies. There’s a “she gives … Continue reading Random Image Dump #24
Marilyn Monday
It’s Monday, so how about some more Marilyn Monroe to ease us all on down the road this week? Saturday would also have been Marilyn’s 98th birthday, so she’s well deserving of another visit to the Starfire Lounge. Marilyn’s performer’s outfit in There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954) bears a striking resemblance to the … Continue reading Marilyn Monday
Hot Shots of the Week: Drinking Alone
First you take a drink; then the drink takes a drink; then the drink takes you. Drinking alone never looked so good.
Late Night Memories: Up All Night with Rhonda
Before you indulge in the latest edition of Late Night Memories, I want to share a quick note about this post. I wrote a version of it many, many years ago for a website called The Retro Network. Recently, I was looking up information on USA Up All Night, as I am wont to do, … Continue reading Late Night Memories: Up All Night with Rhonda






