Pirates of the Caribbean in German

Pirates of the Caribbean (Fluch der Karibik) from Germany
postmarked in 2006  This card is so wonderful!

Mickey from Fantasia in a 3-D Postcard

Sorcerer's Apprentice (from the movie Fantasia)
Mickey in 3-D
As Mickey's fingers goes up and down the magic appears and the mops 'march'.
2004

Andy Griffith Show

Mayberry Memories ...
Mt. Airy, North Carolina

Mount Airy, NC is the home of actor Andy Griffith, and was the inspiration for the town of Mayberry on The Andy Griffith Show.  Visitors to Mt. Airy can visit Floyd's City Barber Shop, the Old City Jail, Snappy Lunch, the Andy Griffith Playhouse and even Andy's childhood home.

Photos by Joe Joseph
postmarked in 2013

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The Andy Griffith Show is an American sitcom first televised on CBS between October 3, 1960 and April 1, 1968. Andy Griffith portrays the widowed sheriff of the fictional small community of Mayberry, North Carolina. His life is complicated by an inept, but well-meaning deputy, Barney Fife (Don Knotts), a spinster aunt and housekeeper, Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier), and a precocious young son, Opie (Ron Howard).

Also shown in the mural is Thelma Lou.  She is Barney Fife's girlfriend and is portrayed by Betty Lynn.

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor, starring in M.G.M's "The Girl Who Had Everything."
Film Star Autograph Portrait Series No. 131
printed in England

Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet

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Kate Elizabeth Winslet, CBE (CBE: Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) (born 5 October 1975), is an English actress and singer. She was the youngest person to accrue six Academy Award nominations, and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for The Reader (2008).

She has been included as a vocalist on some soundtracks of works she has performed in, and the single "What If" from the soundtrack for Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001) was a hit single in several European countries. Winslet has a mezzo-soprano singing voice.

Roy Clark Celebrity Theatre in Branson, Missouri

Roy Clark
Celebrity Theatre and Lodge of the Ozarks
West Highway 76, Branson, Missouri

Roy Clark's Celebrity Theatre and Lodge of the Ozarks has it all in one giant musical resort in Brandon, Missouri.  YOu will see the world's largest showcase of country talent in the Celebrity Theatre, two dinner theatres, two lounges with live entertainment.  Enjoy the luxury of the lodge with 191 rooms, 30 suites, indoor pool, exercise equipment, four restaurants, two gift shops, and fun everywhere.

Photo: Ken Raveill
unused postcard

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Roy Linwood Clark (born April 15, 1933) is an American country music musician and performer. He is best known for hosting Hee Haw, a nationally televised country variety show, from 1969–1992.

In 1983, Clark opened the Roy Clark Celebrity Theatre in Branson, becoming the first country music star to have his own venue there, and thus beginning a trend which led to Branson becoming a center of live music performance, as it is today. Many of the celebrities who play in Branson first performed at the Roy Clark Celebrity Theatre.

He has since sold the venue, it is now owned by the Hughes Brothers and renamed the Hughes American Family Theatre.

The Beatles, Young with Short Hair

The Beatles (Look how young they were!)
Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon and George Harrison

printed in 1997

Star Trek's Deanna Troi from The Next Generation

Star Trek: The Next Generation
Counselor Deanna Troi

unused, printed in 1997

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Commander Deanna Troi is a main character in the science-fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and related TV series and films, portrayed by actress Marina Sirtis. Troi is half-human, half-Betazoid and has the psionic ability to sense emotions. She serves as the ship's counselor on USS Enterprise-D. Throughout most of the series, she holds the rank of lieutenant commander. In the seventh season, however, Troi takes the bridge officer's examination and is promoted to the rank of commander, but continues as counselor. As of Star Trek: Nemesis she is credited as "Deanna Troi-Riker" because of her marriage to William Riker.

Casting:
Marina Sirtis at first read for the role that would become Tasha Yar in 1986. She had, in total, five readings all with Gene Roddenberry and other executives.  Denise Crosby, who eventually won the role of Tasha, auditioned for the role of Deanna Troi. It was said that Marina Sirtis had a more "exotic" feel about her.
She was just about to return home, in debt and jobless, when she received "the phone call" alerting her that she had the role of Deanna Troi. She stated that if it had been an hour later she would have missed that call and been on her way to England. Sirtis' U.S. visa was expiring that day, and if she had stayed any longer, she could have run into legal trouble.

Star Wars Book of Postcards - 1-5

Rebel Blockade Runner
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Darth Vader, costume and early character sketches
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Storyboard, Star Destroyer pursuing Rebel
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Millennium Falcon, scale model
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Imperial Tie fighter, model and design sketches

Star Wars Book of Postcards - 6-10

Rebel X-wing, production painting and sketch
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Rebel Y-wing, production painting and design sketch
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Imperial probot scouts the ice planet of Hoth, production painting.
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Imperial AT-AT, model and production painting.
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Rendezvous with destiny, productin painting - (Luke departs to rescue his friends as Yoda and the ghost of Obi-Wan look on.)

Star Wars Book of Postcards - 11-15

Yoda, scale replica 38 X 38 X 62 cm.
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Bespin twin-pod cloud cars, production painting
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Ready for battle, production painting
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Luke and Darth vader battle in Cloud City core, production painting.
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Gamorrean guard (nicknamed "Pig Guard") - funn-head mask, 35 X 38 X 52 cm

Star Wars Book of Postcards - 16-20

 Nikto, full-head mask, 46 X 53 X 41 cm
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Klaatu, full-head mask, 36 X 53 X 33 cm
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 Ishi Tib (nicknamed "Starfish") full-head mask, 36 X 51 X 41 cm
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 Luke in Jabba's Palace, production painting
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Jabba the Hutt, scale model, 84 X 279 X 86 cm.

Star Wars Book of Postcards - 21-25

Battle on the skiff, production painting.
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Above the Sarlacc pit, production painting.
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Luke on speeder bike, model (with figure) and concept illustration.
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Imperial AT-ST ("chicken walker" or "scout walker") models. 23X27X38 cm and  48X61X86 cm
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Ewoks crush an Imperial scout walker, production illustration.

Star Wars Book of Postcards - 26-30

Death Star reactor shaft, matte painting, 191 X 84 cm.
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Storyboard, Falcon Escape - Death Star Explosion.

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Darth Vader mask for Anakin Skywalker's reveal, costume headgear, 23 X 33 X 18 cm.

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Emperor's Throne Room (with Luke and Vader), early concept painting.

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Millennium Falcon, close-ups of scale model, 122 X 173 X 61 cm. and front view schematic.

From Batman: Villains of Gotham

Villains of Gotham
printed in 1999

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Batman is a 1960s American live action television series, based on the DC comic book character of the same name. It stars Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin — two crime-fighting heroes who defend Gotham City. It aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) network for three seasons from January 12, 1966 to March 14, 1968.

Shown are:
Catwoman: Julie Newmar (Seasons 1 & 2)
The Riddler: Frank Gorshin (Seasons 1 & 3)
The Joker: Cesar Romero
Penguin: Burgess Meredith

The Blues Brothers on Stage

The Blues Brothers
printed in 1998

Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi

River Phoenix

River Phoenix

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River Jude Phoenix (August 23, 1970 – October 31, 1993) was an American film actor, musician, and activist. He began acting at age 10 in television commercials. He appeared in diverse roles, making his first notable appearance in the 1986 film Stand by Me, a hugely popular coming-of-age film based on a novella by Stephen King.

Phoenix received his middle name from The Beatles' song "Hey Jude".

Viva Las Vegas with Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret

Viva Las Vegas
Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret
printed in 1992

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Viva Las Vegas is a 1964 American musical film starring Elvis Presley and actress Ann-Margret. The film is regarded by fans and by film critics as one of Presley's best movies, and it is noted for the on-screen chemistry between Presley and Ann-Margret.

Catch a Fire with Tim Robbins and Derek Luke

Catch a Fire  
The spark that ignites us, unites us.
With Tim Robbins and Derek Luke

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Catch a Fire is a 2006 dramatic thriller about activists against apartheid in South Africa. The film was directed by Phillip Noyce, from a screenplay written by Shawn Slovo. It was shot on location in South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique.

Elvis in Concert, Jacksonville, Florida

The Elvis Presley Show starring in person Elvis Presley with an all star cast
The photo on the front was taken in 1956

This postcard was postmarked in 1994.

A Milk Mustache on Conan O'Brien

I ate lunch alone.  Girls avoided me. I was teased by bullies. And that was just this afternoon.  What else hasn't changed since grade school?  I still drink milk.  Big guys need the calcium as much as kids do.  Plus bones grow until age 35.  About the same time I'm likely to start dating.

Milk
Where's your mustache?

Conan O'Brien 1997 National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board

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Conan Christopher O'Brien (born April 18, 1963) is an American television host, comedian, writer, producer, and voice actor. He is best known for hosting several late-night talk shows. He served as president of the Harvard Lampoon while attending Harvard University, and was a writer for the sketch comedy series Not Necessarily the News.

After writing for several comedy shows in Los Angeles, he joined the writing staff of Saturday Night Live. O'Brien was a writer and producer for The Simpsons for two seasons until he was commissioned by NBC to take over David Letterman's position as host of Late Night in 1993.

A Milk Mustache on Jimmy Smits and Dennis Franz from NYPD Blue

Turnes out roughing up punks ain't really necessary.  On account of most guys and gals hurt themselves by not getting enough calcium. So reach out for 3 glasses of milk a day.  Your body will thank you.  Especially if we don't have to tell you again.

Milk
Where's your mustache?

Jimmy Smits and Dennis Franz 1997 National Fluid Mild Processor Promotion Board

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NYPD Blue is an American television police drama set in New York City, exploring the internal and external struggles of the fictional 15th precinct of Manhattan. Each episode typically intertwined several plots involving an ensemble cast.

A Milk Mustache on Sarah Michelle Gellar

Revealing outfits and the undead.
What else can't most young guys get enough of? Calcium.  But there is a mouth-watering solution.  Milk.  It can help provide the calcium growing bones need to stay strong.  A real must.  Especially if you plan on sticking your neck out.

Milk
Where's your mustache?

Sarah Michelle Gellar 1998 National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer is an American television series which aired from March 10, 1997 until May 20, 2003.

Origin of the show:
Writer Joss Whedon says, "just the idea of some woman who seems to be completely insignificant who turns out to be extraordinary." This idea evolved into Buffy, which Whedon developed to invert the Hollywood formula of "the little blonde girl who goes into a dark alley and gets killed in every horror movie." Whedon wanted "to subvert that idea and create someone who was a hero."  He explained, "The very first mission statement of the show was the joy of female power: having it, using it, sharing it."

Tom Cruise, 1988

To Cruise, Dallas, 1988.
Photography by Herb Ritts

postmarked in 2013

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Thomas Cruise Mapother IV (born July 3, 1962), widely known as Tom Cruise, is an American film actor and producer. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and has won three Golden Globe Awards.

In 1990, 1991 and 1997, People magazine rated Tom Cruise among the 50 most beautiful people in the world. In 1995, Empire magazine ranked him among the 100 sexiest stars in film history. Two years later, it ranked him among the top 5 film stars of all time. In 2002 and 2003, he was rated by Premiere among the top 20 in its annual Power 100 list.

Al Pacino in 1992

Al Pacino, New York City, 1992.

Photograph by Herb Ritts

postmarked in 2013

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Alfredo James "Al" Pacino (April 25, 1940) is an American film and stage actor and director. He is well known for playing mobsters, including Michael Corleone in The Godfather trilogy and Tony Montana in Scarface, and often appeared on the other side of the law—as a police officer, a detective and lawyer. For his performance as Frank Slade in Scent of a Woman he won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1992. He had received seven previous Oscar nominations.