Commercial: Ann-Margret For Canada Dry Soft Drinks
In 1968, Canada Dry paid to produce this, at the time, unheard of two and a half minute commercial. The spot only aired once during an episode of The Ann-Margret Show.
I think there must have been an assumption that the viewers had all dropped acid prior to viewing.
The very definition of ‘camp.’ I love it.
Merry Christmas From Miss Richfield 1981
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Silent Night on the musical sawMerry Christmas!Posted by Miss Richfield 1981 on Wednesday, December 23, 2015
The Brady Bunch Variety Hour “Get Ready”
The Brady Bunch “Get Ready”
Cult Classic CAMP To Get Sequel Featuring Patti LuPone and Donna Murphy
Todd Graff, director of the indie hit film CAMP, has launched a new website that shares the big news – there will be a sequel titled, CAMP 2: FREAKS OF NATURE!
“In 2003, I was able to bring to life the story of a group of hilarious, talented, needy, at times psychopathic, and occasionally cross-dressing kids attending Camp Ovation. CAMP triumphantly premiered in Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival, played all over the world, and thanks to many of you reading this, became a cult classic. I had so much fun making CAMP – filming on location at Stagedoor Manor in New York, casting Stephen Sondheim for his only movie appearance in history, and of course, introducing Anna Kendrick in her very first film, as a murderous understudy who poisons the star and belts out ‘The Ladies Who Lunch’.
“We need a sequel! And I’ve already written it. Don’t worry, the original stars are not playing counselors or some other lame device. Instead, we’re going meta! Plus we’re going to introduce some fabulous new additions, like Donna Murphy, Patti LuPone and a bevy of other reigning Broadway divas performing a demented version of ‘Steppin’ To The Bad Side’ from ‘Dreamgirls,’ to be staged by the one and only Jerry Mitchell.”
“I can’t wait to share what I have planned, but I need your help to make this dream a reality. So we’re going straight to YOU to fund this film.”
The original film followed a group of misfits who find themselves while attending a musical theater summer camp.
Joan Crawford Mega-Mix
Clips of classic Joan Crawford movies from throughout her career; some of it set to music.
Very creative, and comedic use of rhythm.
God, she was over the top. Must be why we loved her.
Camp Fabness: Joey Heatherton “Look What They’ve Done To My Song”
I have a special affinity for the music specials of the 1970s. Growing up in that period, just knowing I was destined to be a performer somewhere, somehow, I thought shows like this were fabulous.
(And I didn’t even know I was gay yet…)
This clip of the uber-fab Joey Heatherton (from a Jack Benny TV special, apparently) epitomizes the sometimes wild ideas performers and the creative teams would come up with to do something “fresh.” The slow, seductive walk through the wacky, mod set = 1970s gold.
I love the swing into French for a few lines. Very popular at that time.
(tipped by TRR reader Gary)
Web series: “Where The Bears Are” Episode 4
Ginger Rogers – “Love Will Keep Us Together”
I have no words really.
I loved 1970s TV specials as a child and I would have loved to have been on them. THIS, however, goes a little past even my “camp” quotient.
Bless Ginger Rogers for being so game as to try this.