Groovy Photos We Had No Idea Existed
An effervescent Marilyn Monroe photographed by Milton Greene,1954.
Marilyn Monroe remains one of the biggest pop-icons in history and is widely considered one of the most beautiful women in the world. The actress, model, sex-icon, and mistress to the president of the United States John F. Kennedy was often cast as a “dumb blonde”. She was treated like a bimbo, a cliche... but she ended up becoming the embodiment of the 1950s entire attitude towards sexuality.
She was beautiful, stylish, and died far too young and under suspicious circumstances. Even her death has achieved legendary status as conspiracy theories still surround it decades later.
On land or in water, Grace Kelly was a beauty! (1955)
Pictured here is Grace Kelly taking a dip back in 1955. She spent six years as a highly popular film actress in the 1950s, starring in classic movies such as High Noon, Rear Window, Dial M for Murder and To Catch a Thief.
The actress transitioned from Hollywood royalty to actual royalty when she married Prince Rainier III and became the Princess of Monaco. A stylish, stunning, brilliant actress, who turned into a real-life Princess, her life sounded more like the plot of a movie than actual life. Although, she was widely adored long before her marriage to Prince Rainier III, her royal love story certainly reinforced her iconic status.
Deidre Hall and Judy Strangis as Electra Woman and Dyna Girl (1976)
Woman and Dyna Girl back in 1976. The live-action science fiction children's television series only aired 16 episodes in one season. It was more like a special extension of The Krofft Supershow.
The crime-fighting exploits of Electra Woman (played by Deidre Hall) and her teen sidekick Dyna Girl (Judy Strangis), parody Batman in several ways. They were spandex-wearing caped crusaders with day jobs, ready to go through the "Electra-Change" and hop in the "ElectraCar" at a moment's notice. They also had a wide array of technically advanced gadgets and an eclectic collection of supervillains. They even uttered catchphrases like "Electra Wow!" or "Electra Yikes!"
Baby you can drive my car! The Beatles stop for some gasoline while touring in their van. (1963)
Here we have an early shot of The Beatles stopping for gas while touring back in 1963. This was a magic year for them, they went from being a relatively small rock band playing in the “underground club scene” to sparking a cultural phenomenon known as Beatlemania. From there they went on to become one of the best bands in the world.
"Beatlemania" describes the intense frenzy this now legendary group inspired in their fans. They weren’t simply star struck, they were obsessed. The phenomenon began in 1963 and continued well beyond the group’s past the group's break-up in the 1970s.
Beautiful in front or behind the camera-actress Tanya Roberts.
The stunning Tuesday Weld (born Susan Weld), began acting as a child, and matured into more serious roles in the late 1950s. She won a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Female Newcomer in 1960 and spent the next decade establishing herself as a dramatic actress.
Her work in Play It as It Lays (1972), was acknowledged with nominations for a Golden Globe Award. She received a nomination for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977). Then she went on to earn an Emmy Award for The Winter of Our Discontent (1983), and a BAFTA for Once Upon a Time in America (1984).
Bob Dylan and Robert De Niro hanging out backstage at the Roxy in 1976.
Pictured here is singer Bob Dylan and actor Robert De Niro just hanging out backstage at the Roxy back in 1976. The pairing may seem odd at first, but it’s not. Why wouldn’t Dylan, who was among the biggest influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades be hanging out with Robert De Niro, who is one one of the best actors of his generation?
On this particular night, the two cultural icons were at the August 18th, 1976 Ronee Blakley concert. They were also photographed mid-shenanigans with actresses Lainie Kazan and Sally Kirkland that night.
British film icon, Sir Michael Caine showing off his fists in 1969.
Sir Michael Caine and his infamous and highly distinctive cockney accent, has appeared in over 115 films. While he is a highly regarded as a British film icon, there’s plenty of love for him right here in the states, most notably for his roles as Ebenezer Scrooge in The Muppet Christmas Carol and of course, Alfred Pennyworth in The Dark Knight Trilogy.
Caine’s breakthrough was back in the 1960s with starring roles in British films like Zulu (1964), Alfie (1966), for which he was nominated for an Academy Award, and The Italian Job (1969).
He had notable roles in the 1970’s but some of his greatest critical success happened in the 1980s when he took home a BAFTA, a Golden Globe for Best Actor, and then an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Colonel Sanders and shock-rocker Alice Cooper discuss the infamous Chicken Incident of 1969.
Pictured here is a somewhat perplexed looking Colonel Sanders posing with a thoroughly amused Alice Cooper. This photo was taken sometime in the 1970s. In 2014, when asked about this strange encounter, Cooper recalled; “Here comes this nice old man in a white suit, suddenly I realize that this is the Hannibal Lecter of chickens. I have the death of exactly one chicken on my hands, and this guy has a score of 10 billion. Yet everyone loves this guy, and hates me for being a chicken killer! The irony of the two of us being in the same room at the same time was not lost on either me or the Colonel.”
Cooper went on to elaborate on his "chicken incident," stating; "There was an INCREDIBLE thing that happened in the early 70’s! Somebody threw a chicken onstage, I threw the chicken in the audience, the audience tore it to pieces, and then in the newspaper the next day the headline read “Alice Cooper tears chicken to pieces.” It’s the most notorious story about Alice Cooper that’s been going on forever. And I thought “it just one chicken and I didn’t even kill it, the audience killed it, so I thought why not take a picture with the mass murderer of chickens Colonel Sanders?” so to me it had a sense of humor to it. I mean, one chicken for me, seven BILLION chickens for Colonel Sanders. And yet I’m the villain. I would say if you interviewed the chickens they would be more terrified of him, than me."
Coolness! Steve McQueen and Jacqueline Bisset in a scene from Bullitt (1968)
The king of cool, Steven McQueen with his gorgeous Bullitt co0star in tow. Between McQueen’s reputation for excess and adultery, it’s no surprise the rumors were flying about these two. Even McQueen's wife commented on Bisset’s beauty, stating she was the most beautiful leading lady her husband had ever worked with. But for once, McQueen was innocent it seems.
Even recently Bisset felt it necessary to come out and set the record straight in Steve McQueen’s biography, that they never even came close to having an affair. At 69 years old she went on record, "No, we did not have an affair. People write things and have done for many years. Yes, he was handsome, friendly and nice and there was a little bit of teasing, but nothing happened."
Bisset went on to explain that she spent much of her time alone, traveling between Los Angeles and San Francisco, but she did have dinner with McQueen on multiple occasions so she can understand how the rumors of an affair began
Danger-Danger, Will Robinson!
Here’s to a generation lost in space! The science fiction television series, Lost in Space aired in 1965 and follows a pioneering family of space colonists (the Robinsons) and their many struggles and adventures. The show ran for three seasons, ending in 1968 with a total of 83 episodes.
While the plot is centered on the Robinson family, it evolves to include storylines focused on Dr. troublesome Zachary Smith and the Robot: who provided much conflict, comic relief, and misadventures. The Robot, which had no given name, had superhuman strength, futuristic weaponry, and he often displayed human characteristics: sadness, laughter, and mockery were all in his wheelhouse. He could sing, play guitar, and was voiced by the show’s narrator.
Elvis Presley in Jailhouse Rock 1957.
Jailhouse Rock was a musical drama directed by Richard Thorp and starring Elvis Presley. The film premiered on October 17, 1957, in Memphis, Tennessee and nationwide on November 8, 1957. It peaked at number 3 on the Variety box office chart and made $4 million, reaching number 14 in the year's box office totals. Despite this, reviews weres still mixed. Although most of the negativity was directed towards Presley's persona in the film, not the film itself.
In it, Vince Everett goes from serving time for manslaughter to becoming a teenage rock star. Upon his release, he decides to look for a gig singing in a club and ends up meeting a musical promoter who helps him launch his career. It’s not all smooth sailing from here though, apparently, his ego grows along with the ever-increasing success and his personal relationships suffer.
Freddie Mercury rocking a jumpsuit back in 1977.
Farrokh "Freddie" Mercury is best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. With his flamboyant on stage personal and four-octave vocal range, he was destined for rock icon status. Some of his best-known hits are "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "Don't Stop Me Now", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", and "We Are the Champions".
The British singer and songwriter was also a record producer who also led a solo career while performing with Queen. He would produce and often serve as a guest musician for other artists.
Sadly, Mercury died at just 45-years old back in 1991 due to complications from AIDS. He was posthumously awarded the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music in 1992 and a tribute concert was held in his honor at Wembley Stadium, London. Mercury was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 as a member of Queen, into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003, and then the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004.
Fresh Prince of Bel Air cast members Will Smith, Karyn Parsons and Alfonso Ribeiro at a famous Mansion with Hugh Hefner in 1993.
Here’s a good one! The cast of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air chillin' out maxin' relaxin' all cool at Hef's mansion back in the early 90’s. Here are Will Smith, Karyn Parsons and Alfonso Ribeiro posing with Hugh Hefner.
At this point in time, the Fresh Prince was in its prime. The show aired in 1990 and ran until 1996 so this was smack dab in the middle of its run.
The show stars Will Smith, who gets himself into trouble in his hometown of West Philadelphia and is sent to live with his wealthy aunt, uncle, and cousins in their Bel Air mansion. With their very conflicting lifestyles, shenanigans always ensued.
Funny face! Comedian George Carlin doing his stand-up routine in the 60's.
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