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James Stewart as George Bailey and Donna Reed as Mary Bailey in a promotional still from It’s a Wonderful Life, directed by Frank Capra, 1946. Photo by Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images

It’s a Wonderful Life: A toast to the richest movie of the holiday season

By Paul Kennedy
Dec 16, 2019

Marilyn Monroe’s costume from There’s No Business Like Show Business (20th Century Fox, 1954), worn by the star as Vicky Parker during the saucy “Heat Wave” song and dance number, was the star lot after selling for $280,000, which was hundreds of thousands more than its estimate of $60,000-$80,000. A three-piece ensemble includes the bandeau top made of black raw silk adorned with black sequins and dangly black bead-balls, with a hot pink silk scarf with black silk and sequin embellishments; a full, floor-length skirt made of beige cotton with a black floral print, decorated with over-sized black sequins, waist area made of gathered black raw silk with same adornment as top plus an attached self-belt that closes right at the belly button. All images courtesy of Julien's

Monroe’s costumes sizzle in ‘Hollywood’ auction

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Nov 25, 2019

Ben Bleiweiss, Magic: The Gathering expert

Magic: The Gathering enters Toy Hall of Fame

By Paul Kennedy
Nov 22, 2019

A helium-filled Turkey on it’s way through Times Square in 1959, accompanied by a marching band. Photo: Bettmann/Contributor/Getty

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Macy’s Parade a holiday tradition

By Kris Manty
Nov 14, 2019

Debuting in 1969, this rare image depicts the full cast of the first season of Sesame Street and is signed by Carroll Spinney (Big Bird). Featured are Big Bird (rookie photo), Mr. Hooper (Will Lee), Gordon (Matt Robinson), Bob (Bob McGrath), and Susan Robinson (Bob’s wife). The rest of the Muppets include Cookie Monster, Grover, Ernie & Burt, and Oscar the Grouch. These were the only Muppets featured in the first season. The iconic “Sesame Street” sign can be seen in the upper right corner. Spinney signed this historic image in mint blue sharpie and added his trademarked red dot, $34. Courtesy of Heritage Auctions

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‘Sesame Street’ celebrates 50 years

By Antique Trader Staff
Jun 4, 2020

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