More Random TV GUIDE Ads - FEMALE ON THE BEACH

Wow! Talk about Pop Art - this Warhol/Lichtenstein mash-up is a wild way to promote a 1955 sudser starring Joan Crawford as a cougar and Jeff Chandler as her younger beach bum boyfriend. It's "GIDGET in a girdle" as 50-year old Crawford romances 37-year old Chandler. The designer of this awesome ad also chose a font that paid homage to Joan Crawford's role as a member of the board of directors of Pepsi Cola. Jeff Chandler was an up and coming leading man who transitioned from western roles to straight drama, all while headlining in Las Vegas as a song and dance man. Esther Williams claims that the married actor and her had an torrid affair, but she called it off when she found out he had a thing for wearing womens' clothing. Sadly Chandler would die only 6 years later after making FEMALE ON THE BEACH after a botched back surgery.

Selections from My Library: CHERRY GROVE

In honor of Gay Pride, I've been reposting a bunch of queer stuff from over the years, But here's one paperback novel I don't think I've shared before...

Love how there's just one, lonely, but safe woman in a bikini tucked away in the corner. Looks like Bravo has found it's next reality show.

I may just have to read CHERRY GROVE - or at least find the logo font.