Soap stars in the 1980s seemed to be much more glamorous and fabulous than the stars of today. With shows like “Dynasty” and “Knots Landing” on the air, there was no shortage of big hair, shoulder pads and blue eye shadow.
One of the most glamorous stars of the period was Donna Mills of “Knots Landing.” Her beauty was obvious– but how did she maintain that look every day of every week?
To answer those questions, Ms. Mills produced an informational video called “The Eyes Have It.” Aside from the catchy theme song, this video shares all of Donna’s secrets on how to look your best and maintain that glamorous 1980s look. Frequent YouTube viewers may notice this video is remarkably similar to former “Young and the Restless” star Brenda Dickson’s video “Welcome To My Home.” While it is similar, Ms. Dickson can’t hold a candle to Ms. Mills’s radiance, don’t you think?
Here is Part 1 of 8, in which Donna demonstrates an interesting way to use a cucumber:
After the jump, parodies by comedienne and voiceover artist Deven Green- assuming the role of Brenda Dickson. Read more…
As Coco Chanel, self-assured film legend Katherine Hepburn swans her way through the finale of Broadway’s “Coco,” then reveals a singing voice every bit as distinct as that of Lauren Bacall. The intricate set is by Cecil Beaton, and the gowns are a selection of Chanel designs from 1918-1959. Thank you, TimNyTx!
Similarly: Bette Davis does […]
Check out this behind-the-scenes installment of trannytalk101 with Kennidi Monroe and Reina Valentino. Fausto coaches the girls backstage at a nightclub (Mary’s Attic) in Chicago. Also featuring Jessica Savano, Friday Foster and Regina Upright.
Warning! NOT safe for work as Barbie gets a little frisky with Fausto and some nudity is exposed.
Yesterday’s Feast of Fools podcast with Peaches Christ inspired me to dig out some old Polaroids from my San Francisco days. Peaches, Marc and Fausto were discussing Phillip R. Ford’s sci-fi drag epic, “Vegas In Space” and I thought I’d share some photos of the director and stars of the film
I met Phillip R. […]
It’s no secret that Miss Piggy is someone very, very special. But did you know that she once had her own TV special? Now THAT is SPECIAL!
This 1982 special starring the fantastic Miss Piggy, voiced by the amazing Frank Oz, is called “The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show!”
The show had it all: Miss […]
I think the Drug War has gone too far when our very own Dawn Wells, the actress who played Mary Ann on the popular 1960’s TV sitcom Gilligans Island, was arrested and sent to prison for SIX MONTHS for possesion of marijuana.
The poor woman was trapped on an remote Pacific Island for over a […]
Can I just say how much I love this song medley with the legendary Mae West? Check out this clip from the jaw-dropping 1970s movie bomb “Myra Breckenridge” starring Raquel Welch as a vengeful post-op transexual woman.
In this video medly Mae West sings “Taste All The Fruit” combined with Otis Reddings “Hard to Handle.” Check […]
Truly awful but in a funny way. Do not show this to your mother or it will make her cry. It’s the fabulous Jackie Beat singing her scandalous parody of Santa Baby in a video by artist Austin Young!
Please give Fausto the thumbs up at the Gay Bloggies!
Thanks Ryan for sending us this!
And for something […]
Last night, the mind-boggling Eartha Kitt wowed ‘em at Puffy’s party and even treated curbside onlookers to a few bars of this insightful, Dietrich-esque camp classic.
And that ain’t all: After the jump, intense young Eartha forcefully delivers one of her signature songs, “I Want to Be Evil.”
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That’s so funny. I’ve actually been thinking of asking her to come on and the show sometime. If we can talk to Shirley Phelps, we can talk to Anne Coulter....
That’s so funny. I’ve actually been thinking of asking her to come on and the show sometime. If we can talk to Shirley Phelps, we can talk to Anne Coulter....