Carrie Fisher

November 27, 2015

A long time in a galaxy far, far away…the lovely Carrie Fisher signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  09/01/2015 Back:  11/27/2015 Total:  87 days

M. Emmet Walsh

November 25, 2015

Brilliant character actor — and one of my all-time favorites — M. Emmet Walsh signed these two 8x10s for me (as well as including a pic of his own and an additional sig on the envelope) for me through the mail. Sent:  10/16/2015 Back:  11/23/2015 Total:  38 days

Ernie Johnson

November 23, 2015

Ernie Johnson — aka EJ — from TNT’s “Inside the NBA” signed this 8×10 for me through the mail in 2015.  Ernie is, without  a doubt, one of the nicest people that has ever walked this planet. Sent:  06/17/2015 Back:  11/23/2015 Total:  159 days This ESPN documentary on Ernie brings me to tears each and […]

Peter Dinklage

November 21, 2015

Star of stage and screen, award winning actor Peter Dinklage signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  08/27/2015 Back:  11/21/2015 Total:  86 days

Glen Tapia

November 21, 2015

Boxer Glen “Jersey Boy” Tapia signed these two 8x10s — and included an additional pic of his own — for me through the mail. Sent:  10/05/2015 Back:  11/21/2015 Total:  47 days

Matthew Broderick

November 20, 2015

Life moves pretty fast, but actor Matthew Broderick took a little time to sign these two pics for me through the mail via a play he was doing on Broadway. Sent:  10/21/2015 Back:  11/20/2015 Total:  30 days

Toshiro Mifune

November 17, 2015

Easily one of my top ten most sought out autographs, I finally got my hands on the signature of deceased Japanese powerhouse Toshiro Mifune via Autograph World in 2015.

Danielle Panabaker

November 16, 2015

Absolutely adorable and talented actress Danielle Panabaker of the CW hit “The Flash” signed these three 4×6 custom cards I made through the mail. Sent:  08/31/2015 Back:  11/16/2015 Total:  77 days  

Amanda Seyfried

November 16, 2015

Lovely and talented actress Amanda Seyfried signed this 4×6 and two index cards for me via a play she was performing on Broadway this summer. Sent:  06/16/2015 Back:  11/16/2015 Total:  153 days

George Gervin

November 13, 2015

I acquired this signed 8×10 of NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin from a private dealer in 2015.  It’s such a cool shot (no pun intended)!

Ty Burrell

November 10, 2015

The infamous Phil Dunphy from TV’s “Modern Family” — Ty Burrell — was the first cast member to sign the two 4×6 custom cards I made and sent to everyone. Here’s hoping for more returns! Sent:  08/31/2015 Back:  11/10/2015 Total:  71 days

Jessica Walter

November 9, 2015

I swear, this woman has done everything…from “Play Misty for Me” to “Arrested Development” to voicing Archer’s mother — Jessica Walter signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail.  Love this woman. Sent:  10/19/2015 Back:  11/09/2015 Total:  21 days

Pat Riley

November 9, 2015

Legendary NBA figure Pat Riley — and head coach of the vaunted Showtime Lakers from the ’80s — signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  09/01/2015 Back:  11/09/2015 Total:  69 days

Andrew McMahon

November 4, 2015

This was a fun one — singer Andrew McMahon is a favorite of my wife and step-daughter so I wrote to him in care of a venue he was playing here in Kansas City, asking if he would sign one pic each for them as a surprise, which he did.  Such a great guy. Sent: […]

Jaclyn Smith

November 3, 2015

One of the original Angels — the lovely Jaclyn Smith — signed these two pics for me through the mail. Sent:  10/19/2015 Back:  11/03/2015 Total:  15 days

Melody Anderson

November 2, 2015

One of my earliest big screen crushes — Melody Anderson, aka Dale Arden from “Flash Gordon” — signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  10/19/2015 Back:  11/02/2015 Total:  14 days

Chevy Chase

November 2, 2015

Easily one of my favorite comedic actors of all time, Chevy Chase signed these two 4x6s and an index card for me through the mail. Sent:  07/03/2015 Back:  11/02/2015 Total:  122 days

S. Epatha Merkerson

November 2, 2015

Law & Order actress — and PeeWee’s Playhouse alum! — S. Epatha Merkerson signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail via the set of “Chicago Med”. Sent:  10/19/2015 Back:  11/02/2015 Total:  14 days

Richard Moll

October 31, 2015

Extremely tall and extremely funny actor Richard Moll — best known as Bull from “Night Court” — signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  10/20/2015 Back:  10/31/2015 Total:  11 days

Jean Reno

October 30, 2015

I don’t know how I managed to never see “Leon: The Professional” until earlier this year but, after I did, I wrote to Jean Reno to thank him for such an excellent performance.  He signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  10/20/2015 Back:  10/30/2015 Total:  10 days

The Dan Band

October 30, 2015

One of the greatest bands out there — The Dan Band — signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail when they were performing out in California. Sent:   10/07/2015 Back:  10/30/2015 Total:  23 days …my introduction to the guys, from the movie “Old School”.

Teri Garr

October 27, 2015

One of my favorite actresses from the ’80s — Teri Garr — signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  09/10/2015 Back:  10/27/2015 Total:  47 days

Kate Mara

October 27, 2015

Stunning actress Kate Mara signed this 8×10 for me through the mail via the set of “Leavey”. Sent:  10/07/2015 Back:  10/27/2015 Total:  20 days

John Cleese

October 23, 2015

British comedian — and Monty Python legend — John Cleese signed these 8x10s for me through the mail when he was performing at a venue in Florida. Sent:  10/10/2015 Back:  10/23/2015 Total:  18 days

Constance Zimmer

October 22, 2015

One of my all-time #WCW favorites — Constance Zimmer — signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  08/27/2015 Back:  10/22/2015 Total:  56 days

Kat Von D

October 22, 2015

Famous tattoo artist Kat Von D signed an 8×10 and an index card for me through the mail. Sent:  08/27/2015 Back:  10/21/2015 Total:  55 days

Henry Winkler

October 20, 2015

Actor Henry Winkler, aka The Fonz, signed this infamous 8×10 that spawned the term “jumping the shark” for me through the mail. Sent:  07/13/2015 Back:  10/14/2015 Total:  93 days

Louise Fletcher

October 20, 2015

Academy Award winning actress Louise Fletcher, best known to the world as the cruel Nurse Ratched in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”, signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  10/08/2015 Back:  10/19/2015 Total:  11 days

George Mendonsa

October 20, 2015

Veteran George Mendonsa, the man kissing the nurse in the famous WWII photo, signed these 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  10/05/2016 Back:  10162015 Total:  11 days

Mamie Van Doren

October 20, 2015

Blond bombshell Mamie Van Doren signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Busy Phillips

October 20, 2015

Actress and “Freaks and Geeks” alum Busy Phillips signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Mark Lester

October 20, 2015

Child actor and star of “Oliver!” Mark Lester signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Molly C. Quinn

October 6, 2015

Molly Quinn, who plays Nathan Fillion’s daughter Alexis on the TV show “Castle”, signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  07/17/2015 Back:  10/06/2015 Total:  81 days

John McEnroe

October 6, 2015

Tennis legend John McEnroe, one of my childhood heroes, signed and personalized this 4×6 for me through the mail. Sent:  07/03/2015 Back:  10/06/2015 Total:  95 days

Dirk Nowitzki

October 5, 2015

NBA All-Star, league MVP, and Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki signed this 8×10 for me through the mail. Sent:  08/06/2015 Back:  10/05/2015 Total:  60 days

Martin Sheen

October 5, 2015

Hollywood heavyweight and TV powerhouse Martin Sheen signed and personalized these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  09/10/2015 Back:  10/05/2015 Total:  25 days

Leah Remini

October 5, 2015

Stunning and sultry-voiced actress Leah Remini signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  08/27/2015 Back:  10/05/2015 Total:  39 days

Dan Jansen

October 3, 2015

Olympic gold medalist Dan Jansen signed these two 4x6s for me through the mail. Sent:  07/03/2015 Back:  10/03/2015 Total:  92 days

Jonathan Banks

October 1, 2015

Jonathan Banks, best known here lately as Mike Ehrmantraut on both “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul”, signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  08/01/2015 Back:  10/02/2015 Total:  62 days

Bill Conti

September 26, 2015

Bill Conti, the musical genius behind some of the most inspirational movie music you’ll ever hear (he did the Rocky music), signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  09/08/2015 Back:  09/26/2015 Total:  18 days

Mark Margolis

September 26, 2015

Veteran character actor Mark Margolis — who you should remember most recently as the man that rang the bell from “Breaking Bad” — signed two 8x10s, two index cards, and a business card for me through the mail.  Hell of a guy! Sent:  07/13/2015 Back:  09/25/2015 Total:  74 days

Roger Corman

September 26, 2015

Famed and extremely prolific director Roger Corman signed this 8×10 for me through the mail. Sent:  09/01/2015 Back:  09/25/2015 Total:  24 days

Adam Silver

September 26, 2015

Technically not an athlete but the man is the commissioner of my favorite league — the NBA — so he goes in here.  Thanks to Commissioner Adam Silver for signing and personalizing two 8x10s for me through the mail.  He also included a signed note on his official correspondence cards, which was awesome. Sent:  08/06/2015 […]

Allison Holker and tWitch

September 23, 2015

Husband and wife dancing sensations Allison Holker and Stephen “tWitch” Boss both signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Mel Rodriguez

September 23, 2015

Actor and funny man Mel Rodriguez — “friggin’ Todd!” — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Mark Walberg

September 23, 2015

The host of one of my wife’s favorite TV shows — Mark Walberg of “Antiques Roadshow” — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Morgan Spurlock

September 23, 2015

Documentarian Morgan Spurlock signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Tedde Moore

September 23, 2015

Tedde Moore, best known the world over as Miss Shields in “A Christmas Story”, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Benny Benassi

September 23, 2015

Benny Benassi, DJ extraordinaire, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

The Nicholas Brothes

September 23, 2015

Growing up, my father showed me a clip of these two tap dancing and — still to this day — it’s one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen in my life. Harold and Fayard Nicholas, better known to the entertainment world as simply The Nicholas Brothers, signed these two index cards which I purchased […]

Susan Backlinie

September 22, 2015

Susan Backlinie, the very first victim of “Jaws”, signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  08/31/2015 Back:  09/22/2015 Total:  22 days

Jack Huston

September 21, 2015

What can I say?  I loved Jack Huston’s character Richard Harrow from “Boardwalk Empire”.  I acquired this signed 8×10 through Autograph World in 2015.

Alan Alda

September 21, 2015

M*A*S*H luminary Alan Alda signed these two 8x10s for me — as well as included a nice, hand-written thank you note for my letter — through the mail. Sent:  08/31/2015 Back:  09/21/2015 Total:  21 days

Sally Kellerman

September 21, 2015

Sultry voiced actress Sally Kellerman signed an 8×10 for me but, because I believed the Interwebs, a pic I thought was of her wasn’t so she signed the back of it saying it wasn’t her.  🙂 Sent:  09/01/2015 Back:  09/21/2015 Total:  20 days

Julie Newmar

September 21, 2015

Another lucky find!  Julie Newmar signed this 8×10 to another person named Ken, which I acquired via Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Boots Randolph

September 21, 2015

I lucked out!  Boots Randolph signed this 8×10 to someone else named Ken — gotta love it! — which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Ruth Hussey

September 21, 2015

Adorable actress Ruth Hussey — “I think I’m sweet” — of “The Philadelphia Story” fame signed this 3.5″ x 4.75″ photo which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Don Rickles

September 21, 2015

I can’t get enough of this man and his brilliant comic mind.  Rickles signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Will Shields

September 19, 2015

Hall of Fame Chiefs player Will Shields signed these two 8x10s and two index cards for me through the mail. Sent:  07/08/2015 Back:  09/19/2015 Total:  73 days

Chris Burke

September 19, 2015

Actor Chris Burke signed this index card which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

John Barrowman

September 19, 2015

Actor John Barrowman signed this index card which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Terry O’Quinn

September 19, 2015

“Lost” star Terry O’Quinn signed this index card which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Marilu Henner

September 19, 2015

Actress Marilu Henner signed this index card which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

David Bowie

September 19, 2015

Musician and actor David Bowie signed this index card which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini

September 19, 2015

Boxing powerhouse Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini signed this index card which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Jake La Motta

September 19, 2015

The Raging Bull Jake La Motta signed this index card which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Ken Osmond

September 19, 2015

TV’s earliest bad boy — Ken “Eddie Haskell” Osmond — signed this index card which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Floyd Patterson

September 19, 2015

Legendary boxer Floyd Patterson signed this index card which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

John Houseman

September 19, 2015

Actor John Houseman signed this index card which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Christopher Lloyd

September 19, 2015

Beloved actor Christopher Lloyd signed this index card which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Harvey Pekar

September 19, 2015

“American Splendor” comic writer Harvey Pekar signed this index card which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Shelley Duvall

September 19, 2015

Actress Shelley Duvall signed this index card which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Paul Hogan

September 19, 2015

“Crocodile Dundee” actor Paul Hogan signed this index card which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Vanna White

September 19, 2015

The loveliest letter turner in television history, Vanna White signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Billy Idol

September 19, 2015

Another of my favorite musicians from the ’80s, Billy Idol signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Christopher Lee and Roger Moore

September 19, 2015

007 actors Christopher Lee and Roger Moore signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Barbara Bach

September 19, 2015

Gorgeous actress Barbara Bach signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Bryce Dallas Howard

September 19, 2015

Stunning actress Bryce Dallas Howard signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

June Lockhart

September 19, 2015

Lost in Space actress June Lockhart signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Stana Katic

September 19, 2015

Actress Stana Katic signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Natalie Portman

September 19, 2015

Incredible actress Natalie Portman signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Lois Maxwell and George Lazenby

September 19, 2015

007 actors Lois Maxwell and George Lazenby signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Lizzy Caplan

September 19, 2015

Stunning actress Lizzy Caplan signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Billy Mumy

September 19, 2015

Actor Billy Mumy signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Pierce Brosnan and Dame Judi Dench

September 19, 2015

007 actors Pierce Brosnan and Dame Judi Dench signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Peter Tork and Davy Jones

September 19, 2015

Two members of The Monkees — Peter Tork and Davy Jones — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Michael Nesmith

September 19, 2015

Michael Nesmith, one of The Monkees, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Adele

September 19, 2015

Incredible singer Adele signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Uma Thurman

September 19, 2015

Actress Uma Thurman signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Cyndi Lauper

September 19, 2015

One of my favorite artists from the 1980s — Cyndi Lauper — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Stella Stevens and Jerry Lewis

September 19, 2015

Stars of the comedy classic “The Nutty Professor” — Stella Stevens and Jerry Lewis — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Brigitte Bardot

September 19, 2015

French bombshell Brigitte Bardot signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Mila Kunis

September 19, 2015

Beautiful actress Mila Kunis signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Bruce Willis

September 19, 2015

Action star Bruce Willis signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Mickey Rooney

September 19, 2015

Mickey Rooney — whose acting career spanned nearly NINE DECADES — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Mary Louise Parker

September 19, 2015

Actress Mary Louise Parker signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Tom Hanks

September 19, 2015

Academy Award winner Tom Hanks signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Bettie Page

September 19, 2015

My favorite pin-up model of all time — Bettie Page — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Al Pacino

September 19, 2015

The man, the myth, the legend Al Pacino signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Karl Malden

September 19, 2015

Actor and spokesman Karl Malden signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon

September 19, 2015

Stars of “Some Like It Hot” — Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Avril Lavigne

September 19, 2015

Singer Avril Lavigne signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Christina Aguilera

September 19, 2015

Singer Christina Aguilera signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Dolly Parton

September 19, 2015

Country western icon Dolly Parton signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Martha Smith

September 19, 2015

Actress and former Playboy Playmate Martha Smith — best known as Babs Jensen in National Lampoon’s Animal House— signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Fiona Apple

September 19, 2015

Deeply rich voiced singer Fiona Apple signed this index card which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Vincent Price

September 19, 2015

Star of stage and screen Vincent Price — with one of the most recognizable voices of all time — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Tony Bennett

September 19, 2015

Long time singer of the classics — Tony Bennett — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Emma Stone

September 19, 2015

Adorable actress Emma Stone signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Wayne Gretzky

September 19, 2015

The best hockey player every to play the game — Wayne Gretzky, aka The Great One — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Yogi Berra

September 19, 2015

Baseball Hall of Famer — and legendary wordsmith — Yogi Berra signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Ryan Reynolds

September 19, 2015

Actor Ryan Reynolds signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Joe Frazier

September 19, 2015

Legendary boxer Smokin’ Joe Frazier signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015. Love when Apollo tells him “don’t stay in the arena” in this scene from Rocky (1976):

Kaley Cuoco

September 19, 2015

“The Big Bang Theory” star Kaley Cuoco signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Roman Polanski

September 19, 2015

Director Roman Polanski signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Lindsay Lohan

September 19, 2015

Actress Lindsay Lohan signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Ione Skye

September 19, 2015

Actress Ione Skye signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Sting

September 19, 2015

Gordon Sumner, better known to the world as Sting, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Sofia Vergara

September 19, 2015

Stunning Colombian import Sofia Vergara signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Tina Fey

September 19, 2015

Comedy genius Tina Fey signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Rihanna

September 19, 2015

Rihanna — singer and actress — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Steven Tyler

September 19, 2015

Aerosmith’s frontman Steven Tyler signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Cyd Charisse

September 19, 2015

The lovely and incredibly leggy dancer Cyd Charisse signed these two 8x10s which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Jeremy Renner

September 19, 2015

Actor Jeremy Renner signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Stacy Keibler

September 19, 2015

Stacy Keibler — actress, model, and retired professional wrestler — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Woody Allen

September 19, 2015

Comedic genius Woody Allen signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Daniel Craig

September 19, 2015

Daniel Craig, aka James Bond, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Tippi Hendren

September 19, 2015

Star of Hitchcock’s “The Birds”, Tippi Hendren signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

John Wayne

September 19, 2015

One of America’s biggest screen icons of all time — John Wayne — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Candice Patton

September 17, 2015

Candice Patton, stunning star of TV’s “The Flash”, signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail…although one of the pics smeared her signature a little on the second pic. Sent:  07/17/2015 Back:  09/17/2015 Total:  62 days

Chandler Riggs

September 17, 2015

Chandler Riggs, young star of “The Walking Dead” and the clown prince of the Coral meme, signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail via the set of TWD. Sent:  07/13/2015 Back:  09/17/2015 Total:  66 days

Sally Struthers

September 17, 2015

Archie Bunker’s “little goil” from my favorite show of all time — “All in the Family” — signed this 8×10 for me through the mail. Sent:  07/17/2015 Back:  09/17/2015 Total:  62 days

John Stockton

September 15, 2015

Legendary NBA point guard — and Hall of Famer — John Stockton signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  08/04/2015 Back:  09/15/2015 Total:  42 days

Sam Cassell

September 15, 2015

Former NBA player — and current assistant coach of the Los Angeles Clippers — Sam Cassell signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  09/01/2015 Back:  09/15/2015 Total:  14 days

Carol Burnett

September 15, 2015

Comedy master Carol Burnett signed and personalized these two 8x10s for my wife through the mail. Sent:  08/29/2015 Back:  09/15/2015 Total:  17 days

Billy Crystal

September 14, 2015

All-around awesome guy Billy Crystal — comedian, actor, Oscar host, and NBA superfan — signed and personalized these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  08/29/2015 Back:  09/14/2015 Total:  16 days

Fred Willard

September 14, 2015

Funny man Fred Willard signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  08/27/2015 Back:  09/13/2015 Total:  18 days

Tim Hardaway

September 14, 2015

Former NBA player and future Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent;  09/01/2015 Back:  09/14/2015 Total:  13 days

Rick Carlisle

September 14, 2015

Former NBA player and current head coach of the Dallas Mavericks — Rick Carlisle — signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  09/01/2015 Back:  09/14/2015 Total:  13 days

Julie Newmar

September 14, 2015

Stunning actress Julie Newman signed this 8×10 for me, which I purchased directly from her site in 2015.

Boots Randolph

September 14, 2015

Boots Randolph, the man behind my favorite TV theme song of all time — “Yakety Sax”, which goes hand in hand with Benny Hill — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Sable

September 14, 2015

Actress, model, and former professional wrestler Sable signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Johnny Carson

September 14, 2015

The undisputed King of Late Night, Johnny Carson, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Jon Heder

September 12, 2015

Frickin’ sweet!  Jon Heder, better known to the world as Napoleon Dynamite, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Will Forte

September 12, 2015

Will Forte, star of the TV show “Last Man on Earth”, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Jon Hamm

September 12, 2015

Jon Hamm, the man that brought “Mad Men” character Don Draper to life, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Linda Evans

September 12, 2015

Star of TV’s “Dynasty” — Linda Evans — signed these two 8x10s and two index cards for me through the mail. Sent:  07/13/2015 Back: 09/12/2015 Total:  61 days

Roy Clark

September 11, 2015

Country music legend — and star of the TV show “Hee Haw” — Roy Clark signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  09/01/2015 Back:  09/11/2015 Total:  10 days

Allan Alcorn

September 11, 2015

The designer of the video game Pong — that started the entire video game industry — signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  08/29/2015 Back:  09/11/2015 Total:  13 days

Robert Smigel

September 11, 2015

A man that has given me loads of laughs over the years, the voice of Mr. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog himself — Robert Smigel — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Vida Guerra

September 11, 2015

Gorgeous Cuban model Vida Guerra signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Stephen “tWitch” Boss

September 11, 2015

Incredible dancer Stephen “tWitch” Boss signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Thomas Middleditch

September 11, 2015

Star of the HBO series “Silicon Valley”, Thomas Middleditch signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Christina Hendricks

September 10, 2015

Stunning actress Christina Hendricks of “Mad Men” fame signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Alexander Haig

September 10, 2015

Alexander Haig, former Secretary of State under President Reagan and Chief of Staff under Presidents Nixon and Ford, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Don Rickles

September 8, 2015

And there it is…THE autograph that I have been wanting moreso than any of the others here lately, Mr. Don Rickles.  Easily my favorite funny man, Don and his lovely wife Barbara signed one 8×10 for me and Don signed the other through the mail.  Love, love, love, love, love this man. Sent:  06/22/2015 Back: […]

Amy Yakima

September 8, 2015

One half of my favorite duo on “So You Think You Can Dance” — and the female winner of Season 10 — Amy Yakima signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail.  She also wrote a little note on the back of the letter I sent to her.  She’s such a sweetheart and an […]

Stephen Root

September 8, 2015

Whatever you do, do NOT mess with Stephen Root’s red stapler.  After promising him that I wouldn’t, he signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  08/29/2015 Back:  09/08/2015 Total:  10 days

Robert Parish

September 8, 2015

NBA Hall of Famer Robert Parish — THE CHIEF!!! — signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  07/13/2015 Back:  09/08/2015 Total:  57 days

Marla Gibbs

September 8, 2015

Legendary TV sitcom actress Marla Gibbs of “The Jeffersons” signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  08/29/2015 Back:  09/08/2015 Total:  10 days

George Karl

September 5, 2015

Long time NBA coach George Karl (one of my favorite coaches) signed these two 8x10s and two index cards for me through the mail. Sent:  08/06/2015 Back:  09/05/2015 Total:  30 days

Neil Simon

September 4, 2015

Legendary playwright Neil Simon — who wrote “The Odd Couple” — signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  08/24/2015 Back: 09/04/2015 Total:  11 days

Marion Ross

September 4, 2015

The adorable Marion Ross — Mrs. Cunningham on “Happy Days” — signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  08/01/2015 Back:  09/04/2015 Total:  34 days

Jack Huston

September 3, 2015

Jack Huston, who brilliantly portrayed the man that I called “the most beautifully damaged character on television” — Richard Harrow on Boardwalk Empire — signed these two 8x10s which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015. I was so moved by his character’s death in the show that I created my one and only fan video […]

Mark Harmon

September 3, 2015

Mark Harmon, a guy who has been on the scene for decades and is still bringing it, signed a 4×6 through the mail of one of my favorite of his movies – “Worth Winning”.  He also signed one index card. Sent:  06/27/2015 Back:  09/03/2015 Total:  68 days

Amy Schumer

August 31, 2015

Hilarious comic Amy Schumer was performing at the Oddball Festival in Kansas City so I took a chance and mailed her my two favorite pics from her recent GQ “Star Wars” shoot.  She signed them both! Sent:  08/24/2015 Back:  08/31/2015 Total:  7 days

Tim Curry

August 31, 2015

“Rocky Horror Picture” star Tim Curry signed these two 8x10s which I acquired through the Hollywood Show store in 2015. Awaiting these bad boys had me shivering in antici………..pation.

Jacqueline Bisset

August 31, 2015

Stunning actress Jacqueline Bisset — who wore one of the most famous t-shirts in ’70s cinema in “The Deep” — signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  08/01/2015 Back:  08/31/2015 Total:  30 days

Scott Hamilton

August 28, 2015

Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton stopped by where I work to do a speaking engagement.  I decided to try to get two signed 8x10s for my wife, who is a big fan of his.  He was very accommodating signing and personalizing both pics to her.  We spoke for a little bit about his involvement in […]

Isabel Sanford

August 28, 2015

Easily one of my favorite sitcom actresses of all time — Isabel Sanford, aka Wheezy — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Bill Conti

August 28, 2015

Writer of some of my all-time favorite movie scores — namely the music from the “Rocky” series — Bill Conti signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Loni Anderson

August 28, 2015

Loni Anderson signed this first day cover which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Captain Kangaroo

August 28, 2015

Captain Kangaroo, aka Bob Keeshan, signed this not-quite 8×10 which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

George Carlin

August 28, 2015

I acquired this signed 8×10 by one of my all-time favorite “voices of reason” — George Carlin — via Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Lily Tomlin

August 28, 2015

Another lucky find — Lily Tomlin signed this 8×10 “To Ken” (not me, another Ken) which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015. I just wish this other Ken took as good care of his autographed pieces as I do.

Madeline Kahn

August 28, 2015

This one is a pure lucky find — Madeline Kahn signed this 8×10 “To Ken” (another Ken, not me), which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Barry Gibb

August 28, 2015

Barry Gibb, co-founder of The BeeGees, signed this 8×10 for me through the mail. Sent:  07/13/2015 Back:  08/28/2015 Total:  46 days

Michael Learned

August 28, 2015

Michael Learned, who played the mother on “The Waltons”, signed these two 4x6s and two index cards for me through the mail. Sent:  07/03/2015 Back:  08/28/2015 Total:  56 days

Jimmy Kimmel

August 27, 2015

Comedian and late night host Jimmy Kimmel signed this 8×10 for me through the mail. Sent:  07/03/2015 Back:  08/27/2015 Total:  55 days

John Slattery

August 26, 2015

Mr. Sterling himself of “Mad Men”‘s Sterling Cooper — John Slattery — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Adam Shankman

August 26, 2015

Dancer and director Adam Shankman signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

RuPaul

August 26, 2015

The king of the drag queens, RuPaul, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Lucy Pinder

August 26, 2015

Sexy English model Lucy Pinder signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Adrienne C. Moore

August 26, 2015

Adrienne C. Moore — “Orange is the New Black”‘s Black Cindy — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Jena Malone

August 26, 2015

Prolific child actress (who is all grown up now!) Jena Malone signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Jenna Johnson

August 26, 2015

“So You Think You Can Dance” contestant Jenna Johnson signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Betsey Johnson

August 26, 2015

Quirky designer Betsey Johnson signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Allison Holker

August 26, 2015

Allison Holker, stunning dancer and wife of fellow dancer tWitch, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Joseph Fiennes

August 26, 2015

“Shakespeare in Love” and “FlashForward” actor Joseph Fiennes signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2015.

Rudy Ray Moore

August 25, 2015

Rudy Ray Moore — aka Dolemite — signed this mini-movie poster which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Marge Champion

August 25, 2015

Marge Champion, star of stage and film — and the model for Disney’s Snow White — signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  08/04/2015 Back:  08/25/2015 Total:  21 days

Cast of All in the Family

August 22, 2015

My two favorite television characters (Archie and Edith Bunker) from my favorite show of all time (“All in the Family”) portrayed by Carroll O’Connor and Jean Stapleton signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015. Aww jeez!

Amy Winehouse

August 22, 2015

Extremely talented singer Amy Winehouse, who sadly left us in 2011, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Anne Hathaway

August 22, 2015

Academy Award winning actress and singer Anne Hathaway signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Barbra Streisand

August 22, 2015

Entertaining powerhouse Barbra Streisand signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Bettie Page

August 22, 2015

My favorite pin-up model of all time, Bettie Page, signed these two 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Bob Dylan

August 22, 2015

The voice of a generation – Bob Dylan – signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Bo Derek

August 22, 2015

The original “10” Bo Derek signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Brittany Murphy

August 22, 2015

Lovely actress Brittany Murphy, who we lost too soon, signed this 8×10 and index card which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Christian Slater

August 22, 2015

Star of “Heathers” and “Pump Up the Volume” Christian Slater signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Corey Haim

August 22, 2015

One of the two Coreys from the ’80s, Corey Haim signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Frances Bay

August 22, 2015

Adorable actress Frances Bay – who played the grandmother in “Happy Gilmore” – signed this 8×10 and two index cards which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Halle Berry

August 22, 2015

Stunning actress Halle Berry signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Heath Ledger

August 22, 2015

Heath Ledger, the man who brilliantly portrayed The Joker in “The Dark Knight”, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Hugh Laurie

August 22, 2015

Dr. House himself, Hugh Laurie, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Jennifer Lawrence

August 22, 2015

Academy Award winning actress Jennifer Lawrence signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Jessica Alba

August 22, 2015

Actress Jessica Alba signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Jodie Foster

August 22, 2015

Academy Award winning actress Jodie Foster signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Lady Gaga

August 22, 2015

Musical matriarch Lady Gaga signed these two 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

The Women of Dynasty

August 22, 2015

“Dynasty” leading ladies Linda Evans and Joan Collins signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Lydia Cornell

August 22, 2015

Lovely actress Lydia Cornell from TV’s “Too Close for Comfort” signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Madonna

August 22, 2015

The undisputed queen of ’80s music, Madonna, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Michael Jackson

August 22, 2015

The King of Pop Michael Jackson signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Michael J. Fox

August 22, 2015

“Back to the Future” star Michael J. Fox signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Muhammad Ali

August 22, 2015

Simply put, he is the greatest.  Muhammad Ali signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015. This signature has been on my top ten wants of all time for years.

Nicole Kidman

August 22, 2015

Beautiful actress Nicole Kidman signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Patrick Swayze

August 22, 2015

The man that declared that no one puts Baby in the corner, Patrick Swayze signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Paul Newman

August 22, 2015

Legendary actor Paul Newman signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Paul Walker

August 22, 2015

“Fast and Furious” actor Paul Walker signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Peter O’Toole

August 22, 2015

Lawrence of Arabia star, Peter O’Toole, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015. I always loved how Groucho Marx remarked that he had “a double phallic name.”  🙂

Phillip Seymour Hoffman

August 22, 2015

An actor that we lost far too soon, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Cast of “I Spy”

August 22, 2015

The two leads of the TV show “I Spy” — Robert Culp and Bill Cosby — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Robert Smith

August 22, 2015

Lead singer of The Cure, Robert Smith, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Sean Connery

August 22, 2015

The original James Bond, Sean Connery, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Tony Shaloub

August 22, 2015

TV’s Monk, Mr. Tony Shaloub, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Ursula Andress

August 22, 2015

Sexy Bond girl Ursula Andress signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Whitney Houston

August 22, 2015

Whitney Houston signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Yvonne Craig

August 22, 2015

Yvonne Craig, Batgirl from the ’60s TV show “Batman”, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through a private dealer in 2015.

Katy Perry

August 21, 2015

Easily one of my favorite pictures ever of singer Katy Perry.  I acquired this signed 8×10 of the stunning songstress through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Red Auerbach

August 21, 2015

The man behind the vaunted Boston Celtics teams of lore, Red Auerbach signed this index card which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Norman Reedus

August 21, 2015

The fan favorite on “The Walking Dead”, Norman Reedus signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Benedict Cumberbatch

August 21, 2015

The man that seems to be everywhere these days, from “Sherlock” on TV to “The Imitation Game” on the big screen to playing Hamlet in London, actor Benedict Cumberbatch signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015. While it’s not the pic I’d prefer to have his signature on (I want […]

Hal Needham

August 21, 2015

Hal Needham, legendary stuntman and director of “The Cannonball Run” — easily one of my favorite movies growing up — signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015. His greatest accomplishment to the film industry?  He was the first director to show outtakes during the end credits.

Caitlyn Jenner

August 21, 2015

Caitlyn Jenner, formerly Bruce Jenner, signed this 8×10 of her Vanity Fair cover as well as two index cards for me through the mail. Sent:  08/01/2015 Back:  08/21/2015 Total:  20 days

Megan “Megz” Alfonso

August 21, 2015

Extremely talented street dancer Megan “Megz” Alfonso signed this 8×10 for my wife and me (we’re big fans of hers and of the show she’s currently a contestant on this season – “So You Think You Can Dance?”) and also included a very sweet, handwritten note on an index card.  So cool! Sent:  08/03/2015 Back: […]

Ed Asner

August 21, 2015

The only person in my opinion that could have brought the gruff Carl in “Up” to live via his voice, Ed Asner signed these two 8x10s and two index cards for me through the mail. Sent:  08/01/2015 Back:  08/21/2015 Total:  20 days  

Doc Rivers

August 21, 2015

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers signed this 8×10 for me through the mail. Sent:  08/06/2015 Back:  08/21/2015 Total:  15 days

Rodney Allen Rippy

August 20, 2015

Growing up, one of my heroes was child actor Rodney Allen Rippy.  I even had his poster on my wall.  I wrote to him and he signed and personalized this 8×10 and two index cards for me.  So cool! Sent:  08/06/2015 Back: 08/20/2015 Total:  14 days

Ivana Milicevic

August 18, 2015

The absolutely stunning Ivana Milicevic of “Banshee” signed and personalized these two 8x10s for me through the mail when I wrote her on the set of the show as they wrapped up their 4th and, unfortunately, final season. Sent:  0806/2015 Back:  08/18/2015 Total:  12 days

Brandi Chastain

August 18, 2015

Easily one of the most memorable moments in sports in quite some time, Brandi Chastain signed these two 8x10s and one index card for me through the mail. Sent:  07/17/2015 Back: 08/18/2015 Total: 32 days

Larry Brown

August 17, 2015

NBA Hall of Fame head coach Larry Brown signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail.  I’ll never forget watching Coach Brown and the Detroit Pistons absolutely destroying the Lakers in the 2004 NBA Finals, the last series I had with my Dad before he passed. Sent: 08/07/2015 Back: 08/17/2015 Total:  10 days

Dolly Parton

August 17, 2015

I sent Dolly two 8x10s but she sent them back unsigned and included a pre-signed black and white 8×10 via FedEx.  Not sure on its authenticity. Sent:  Not sure Back:  08/17/2015 Total:  Not sure

Alvin Gentry

August 17, 2015

New Orleans Pelican’s head coach Alvin Gentry signed these two 8x10s and two ICs for me through the mail. Sent:  08/06/2015 Back:  08/17/2015 Total:  11 days

Judy Landers

August 17, 2015

Ahh, easily one of my favorite actresses in the early ’80s…Judy Landers.  She signed and personalized these two 8x10s for me, including the one I had previously sent to her sister Audrey. Sent:  07/30/2015 Back:  08/15/2015 Total:  16 days

Scott Bakula

August 17, 2015

Dr. Sam Beckett from “Quantum Leap” — Scott Bakula — signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent:  07/23/2015 Back:  08/15/2015 Total:  23 days

Rita Moreno

August 17, 2015

Legendary entertainer Rita Moreno (everything from West Side Story to The Electric Company) signed a ton of stuff for me through the mail, including:  two 8x10s, two index cards, and two printouts that she included herself. She’s such a wonderful woman.   Sent:  07/13/2015 Back: 08/14/2015 Total:  32 days

Bob Dorough

August 13, 2015

This one makes me very, very happy.  Bob Dorough, one of the main geniuses behind the music of Schoolhouse Rock, signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Three is a magic number, oh yes it is.  It’s a magic number. Sent: 08/04/2015 Back: 08/13/2015 Total:  9 days A little taste of Bob’s brilliance…

Gloria Steinem

August 11, 2015

Feminist, journalist, and political activist Gloria Steinem signed this 8×10 for me through the mail. Sent:  07/08/2015 Back: 08/11/2015 Total:  34 days

Gary Busey

August 10, 2015

Actor — and Amazon FireTV spokesman — Gary Busey did not pull out my endocrine system but, instead, signed this 8×10 and two index cards for me (which the post office apparently mangled). Sent: 07/17/2015 Back: 08/10/2015 Total:  24 days  

Nadia Comaneci

August 7, 2015

Olympic gold medalist Nadia Comaneci, the gymnastic goddess, signed these two 4×6 images and one index card through the mail for me. Sent: 07/03/2015 Back: 08/07/2015 Total:  35 days

Wilford Brimley

August 6, 2015

Long time actor and possessor of awesome mustache Wilford Brimley signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent: 07/03/2015 Back: 08/06/2015 Total:  34 days

Wayne Brady

August 6, 2015

Is Wayne Brady gonna have to choke a @#$%?!?  I received this signed 8×10 picture from improvisational master Wayne Brady through the mail. Sent: 07/06/2015 Back: 08/06/2015 Total: 31 days  

Judie Aronson

August 4, 2015

My favorite of the girlfriends from “Weird Science”, Judie Aronson, signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail Sent: 07/13/2015 Back: 08/04/2015 Total: 22 days

Gene Krupa & Buddy Rich

August 3, 2015

I crossed off two of my all-time wants by acquiring the signatures of legendary drummers Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Jane Russell

August 3, 2015

I acquired this signed index card by sultry actress Jane Russell from Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Misty Copeland

August 3, 2015

Incredible ballerina Misty Copeland signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent: 07/08/2015 Back: 08/04/2015 Total: 27 days

Rosie Perez

August 3, 2015

Actress — and super boxing fan! — Rosie Perez signed this 8×10 for me through the mail. Sent: 07/08/2015 Back: 08/04/2015 Total: 27 days

Lenny Wilkens

August 1, 2015

NBA Hall of Famer — as a player in 1989, as a coach in 1998, and as part of the ’92 Dream Team in 2010 — Lenny Wilkens signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail.  I absolutely love the one of him with the cigar, which was taken on the occasion of him besting […]

Carl Lewis

July 30, 2015

Carl Lewis, Olympic gold medalist in track and field, signed this card that I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015. “I’m Carl Lewis.  Nobody can beat me.”

Earl Anthony

July 30, 2015

Saturday afternoons meant one thing in my house growing up – it meant that my Mom and I were watching the Pro Bowler’s Tour together.  Earl Anthony, one of the greatest bowlers to ever play the game (and the first man to collectively earn a million dollars in his professional career), was a staple.  I […]

Damon Wayans

July 30, 2015

So this one is awesome…back about 15 years ago I caught Damon Wayans’ standup routine in a club in Kansas City.  There were some drunk hecklers in the audience that kept repeatedly crying for him to do his various In Living Color characters.  I loved the way he dismantled them — he stopped in the middle of his […]

Marv Albert

July 30, 2015

As far as I’m concerned, THE voice of the NBA — Marv Albert — signed and personalized two 4x6s and two index cards for me.  Every game that I watch that he doesn’t call just doesn’t feel right. “A specTACULAR move, by Michael Jordan!” Sent: 07/03/2015 Back: 07/30/2015 Total: 27 days    

Misty May-Treanor

July 30, 2015

Olympic gold medalist and volleyball goddess Misty May-Treanor signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent: 07/17/2015 Back: 07/30/2015 Total:  13 days  

Billy Donovan

July 29, 2015

The new head coach of the OKC Thunder, Billy Donovan, signed these two 4×6 photos for me through the mail. #ThunderUp Sent: 07/03/2015 Back: 07/29/2015 Total: 26 days

Audrey Landers

July 28, 2015

One half of my favorite sisters in the 1980s, Audrey Landers signed these two 8x10s for me.  I’m planning on sending the photo with her sister Judy off to get it signed as well. Sent: 07/03/2015 Back: 07/28/2015 Total:  25 days

Aaron Eckhart

July 28, 2015

While watching The Dark Knight with my step-daughter, she commented throughout how Aaron Eckhart’s character “is hot.”  I kept waiting until the scene where he’s revealed as Two-Face to come up to ask her then.  “Well, half of him is hot” was her response. I wrote to Eckhart and told him the story to which he inscribed […]

Gabrielle Reece

July 28, 2015

Incredible volleyball player Gabrielle Reece signed these two 4×6 photos and an index card for me. Sent: 07/03/2015 Back: 07/28/2015 Total: 25 days

Joel Grey

July 28, 2015

As a teenager in the 1980s, one of my favorite films was Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985).  Starring in it as Chiun, master of Sinanju, was incredible Broadway performer and Academy Award winner Joel Grey.  For me, Grey’s character was the best part of the entire film and I still quote his lines from it to […]

Richard Roundtree

July 27, 2015

Who is the man that would sign and personalize two 8x10s for his brother man?  SHAFT!!!  The actor that played him in the 1971 film, Richard Roundtree, would as well. Sent: 07/08/2015 Back: 07/27/2015 Total: 19 days

Anna Kournikova

July 27, 2015

Stunning tennis player and model Anna Kournikova signed these two 4×6 photos for me. Sent: 07/03/2015 Back: 07/27/2015 Total: 24 days

Jonathan Schmock

July 27, 2015

With “I weep for the future” my favorite line from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (since I find myself repeating it quite often), I wrote Jonathan Schmock to let him know how often I quote his character’s line.  He signed this 8×10 pic I put together, two index cards, and included a handwritten note letting me know that […]

Dom Dwyer

July 27, 2015

Sporting KC player Dom Dwyer signed these two 8x10s for my kid. Sent: 07/08/2015 Back: 07/27/2015 Total: 19 days

Phyllis Smith

July 25, 2015

I couldn’t help myself…after having fallen in love with her character Sadness in Inside Out, I picked up this 8×10 signed by Phyllis Smith from Autograph World in 2015.

Jason Lee

July 25, 2015

I picked up this signed 8×10 of Jason Lee from “My Name is Earl” from Autographed World in 2015.

Mark Metcalf

July 25, 2015

Who could forget the sadistic Douglas Neidermeyer in Animal House who, later in the ’80s, reprised his role in the Twisted Sister music videos?  I sure as hell didn’t and fondly recall memorizing his opening speeches when I was a teenager to drop ’em on my friends that, along with me, were Twisted Sister fans.  I wrote Metcalf and […]

Polly Holliday

July 25, 2015

She may have said “kiss my grits!” to everyone on the TV show Alice, but Polly Holliday is generous to her fans!  Ms. Holliday signed these two 8x10s for me through the mail. Sent: 07/08/2015 Back: 07/25/2015 Total: 17 days

Steve Francis

July 25, 2015

I acquired this signature in person from NBA player Steve Francis after an exhibition game in Kansas City in the early 2000s.

Scottie Pippen

July 25, 2015

I acquired this signed card from NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen from a dealer in the late ’90s.

Pete Weber

July 25, 2015

I wrote to Hall of Fame bowler Pete Weber and he signed these two 4×6 photos for me. Sent: 07/03/2015 Back: 07/21/2015 Total: 18 days

Nate Archibald

July 25, 2015

I acquired this signed 8×10 by NBA great Nate “Tiny” Archibald from a dealer in 2000.

Marshall Holman

July 25, 2015

Growing up, my Mom and I would watch the Pro Bowlers Tour every Saturday afternoon.  My favorite bowler on the tour was my Mom’s least favorite – Hall of Famer Marshall Holman.  I wrote to him in and he signed two 4×6 photos for me. Sent: 07/03/2015 Back: 07/17/2015 Total: 14 days I acquired this […]

Luc Longley

July 25, 2015

I acquired this signed card from Luc Longley writing to him during this tenure with the Chicago Bulls in the late 1990s.

Larry Bird

July 25, 2015

I acquired this signed index card by Celtics legend Larry Bird from a dealer in 2008.

Kobe Bryant

July 25, 2015

I acquired this 8×10 signed by future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant in the early 2000s.

Kevin Pritchard

July 25, 2015

Back in the early 2000s, I did the website for the Kansas City KNIGHTS – a team in the ABA league.  Kevin Pritchard was the head coach and I spent quite a bit of time around him and the team en route to their championship in the 2001-2002 season.  Kevin’s now the GM of the […]

Bob Cousy

July 25, 2015

I acquired this signed 8×10 of Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Bob Cousy from a dealer in 2000.

Mike Eruzione

July 24, 2015

Growing up, I watched the “Miracle on Ice” when I was only 9-years old.  At the time, I had no idea of the significance of that particular game but I remember the anxiety that washed over the room where I watched it with my Mom and my sister and the sheer joy that they had […]

Dmitry Chaplin

July 24, 2015

I’m a good husband.  My wife has been in love with dancer Dmitry Chaplin since she first saw him on Season 2 of the dance competition TV show “So You Think You Can Dance”.  I wrote Dmitry and asked him to sign the following pics and cards for her, which he did — even including […]

The NBA 50: James Worthy

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great James Worthy in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Lenny Wilkens

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Lenny Wilkens in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Jerry West

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Jerry West in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Bill Walton

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Bill Walton in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Wes Unseld

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Wes Unseld in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Nate Thurmond

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Nate Thurmond in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Isiah Thomas

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Isiah Thomas in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: John Stockton

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great John Stockton in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Dolph Schayes

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Dolph Schayes in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Bill Sharman

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Bill Sharman in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Bill Russell

July 23, 2015

The very last card I needed in order to complete my collection of The 50 Greatest NBA Players.  I acquired this signed card of NBA great Bill Russell in 2000 via an Ebay auction of a lucky guy that pulled it from an Upper Deck pack.  Easily the most expensive card I purchased during the entire quest. […]

The NBA 50: David Robinson

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great David Robinson in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Oscar Robertson

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA Oscar Robertson great, The Big O, in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Willis Reed

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Willis Reed in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.  

The NBA 50: Scottie Pippen

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Scottie Pippen in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Bob Pettit

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Bob Pettit in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Robert Parish

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Robert Parish, The Chief, in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Hakeem Olajuwon

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Hakeem Olajuwon in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.  

The NBA 50: Shaquille O’Neal

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Shaquille O’Neal in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Earl Monroe

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Earl “The Pearl” Monroe in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: George Mikan

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great George Mikan in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Kevin McHale

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Kevin McHale in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Moses Malone

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Moses Malone in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Karl Malone

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Karl Malone in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Jerry Lucas

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Jerry Lucas in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Michael Jordan

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Michael Jordan in 1997 through an NBA ref that I had befriended online whose father played golf with MJ.  It was sent to me for free for having helped him remotely troubleshoot some computer problems.  What a thank you present!

The NBA 50: Sam Jones

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Sam Jones in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Magic Johnson

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Magic Johnson in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Elvin Hayes

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Elvin Hayes in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: John Havlicek

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great John Havlicek in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Hal Greer

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Hal Greer in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: George Gervin

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great George Gervin from a friend who got it in-person at an ABA game in 2000 when The Iceman was the head coach of the Detroit Dawgs, which I used to replace the one I had originally acquired in 1998 or 1999.

The NBA 50: Walt Frazier

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Walt Frazier in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Patrick Ewing

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Patrick Ewing in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Julius Erving

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Julius Erving, Dr. J, in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Clyde Drexler

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Clyde “The Glide” Drexler in person via my brother at a public signing in Houston.  It replaced the card I had originally acquired from a dealer sometime in 1998 or 1999.

The NBA 50: Dave DeBusschere

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Dave DeBusschere in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.  Unfortunately, I managed to damage the card at some point.  Grrr.

The NBA 50: Billy Cunningham

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Billy Cunningham in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Dave Cowens

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Dave Cowens in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Bob Cousy

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Bob Cousy in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Wilt Chamberlain

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Wilt Chamberlain signed in person via a friend that met him at a public appearance signing here near Kansas City.  I used it to replace the card I had acquired via a dealer in 1998 or 1999.

The NBA 50: Larry Bird

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Larry Bird in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Dave Bing

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Dave Bing in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Elgin Baylor

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Elgin Baylor in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Rick Barry

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Ricky Barry in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Charles Barkley

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Charles Barkley in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Paul Arizin

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Paul Arizin in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Nate Archibald

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Nate “Tiny” Archibald in either 1998 or 1999 from a dealer.

The NBA 50: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

July 23, 2015

I met Kareem in 2002 while he was the head coach of the Oklahoma Storm in the USBL.  He signed this card after a game in St. Joseph, Missouri, which I used to replace the card I previously had in my collection.

The NBA 50: Pete Maravich

July 23, 2015

I acquired this signed card of NBA great Pistol Pete Maravich in 1998 from a dealer. Funny story surrounding this one…I seriously figured that this was going to be one of the hardest ones to acquire but, thanks to the skill set I employed at my job at the time, I was able to land […]

NBA 50 Greatest Players

July 23, 2015

In 1996, the NBA named its 50 greatest players of all time to honor the fiftieth anniversary of the league.  A couple years after that I decided to collect signed cards of all fifty players, knowing that it was going to be a time-consuming and expensive quest — considering that, at the time, one of the […]

Adam West

July 23, 2015

Holy signatures, Batman!  Adam West signed these two 8x10s through the mail to my family. Sent: 07/13/2015 Back: 07/23/2015 Total: 10 days THWAK!  POW!  

Micky Ward

July 22, 2015

I wrote to fighter Micky Ward who, in 2002-2003, fought a trilogy of epic fights against Arturo Gatti.  Ward was the basis for the 2010 film The Fighter.  I wrote to him and he graciously signed these two 4x6s.  Awesome guy! Sent:  07/03/2015 Back: 07/22/2015 Total:  19 days

Jack Nicklaus

July 22, 2015

Jack Nicklaus, who I consider the greatest golfer of all time, signed these two 4x6s for me when I wrote to him. Sent:  07/03/2015 Back: 07/22/2015 Total:  19 days

Magic Johnson

July 22, 2015

Although I always rooted against him and the Lakers in the ’80s while battling Bird and the Celtics, I had to secure this signed 8×10 of one of the greatest NBA players of all time from a dealer in the early 2000s.

Larry Bird

July 22, 2015

The great Larry Bird signed this 8×10, which I acquired from a dealer in the early 2000s.

Dennis Rodman

July 22, 2015

Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman, aka “The Worm”, signed these two 8×10 which I acquired via dealers in the late ’90s.  

Anfernee Hardaway

July 22, 2015

NBA favorite Penny Hardaway signed this card, which I acquired through a dealer in the late ’90s.

Charles Barkley

July 22, 2015

Sir Charles signed this Rockets pennant, which I acquired through a dealer back in the late ’90s.

Scottie Pippen (Jersey)

July 22, 2015

Chicago Bulls Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen signed this white home jersey, which I acquired through a dealer back in the late ’90s.

Dennis Rodman (Jersey)

July 22, 2015

Dennis Rodman signed this black away jersey, which I acquired from a dealer in the early 2000s.

Magic Johnson (Jersey)

July 22, 2015

The perfect thing to go next to a Larry Bird signed jersey?  Why, a Magic Johnson signed jersey of course!  I acquired this one through a dealer back in the early 2000s.  

Larry Bird (Jersey)

July 22, 2015

I acquired this signed Larry Bird jersey from a dealer in the early 2000s to go in my basketball themed loft. Back when I had this jersey hanging right next to my Magic Johnson jersey, I swear I could hear them talking trash to one another…very, very quietly.   

George Gervin (Jersey)

July 22, 2015

Easily my favorite in-person autograph of all time…George Gervin signed a jersey for me at Kemper Arena in the early 2000s when he was the head coach of the Detroit team in the rebirthed ABA league. This story is amazing (well, at least to me it is): I knew that The Iceman was coming into […]

Pamela Anderson

July 22, 2015

Pamela Anderson — who was married to Tommy Lee and, thus, was Pamela Lee at the time — supposedly signed this Playboy cover for me through the mail back in the ’90s but it was more than likely done by a secretary.  Damn.  

La Toya Jackson

July 22, 2015

LaToya Jackson signed this Playboy cover for me through the mail sometime in the early ’90s.

John Landis

July 21, 2015

“See You Next Wednesday” himself, director John Landis, signed two 4×6 photos for me. Sent: 07/03/2015 Back: 07/21/2015 Total:  18 days

Jerry Sloan

July 21, 2015

One of the most greatest — and respected — coaches in the history of the NBA, Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan signed these two 8x10s for me. Sent: 07/13/2015 Back: 07/21/2015 Total: 8 days

Mike Bibby

July 21, 2015

I loved watching the Sacramento Kings back in the early 2000s.  When the team traded electric point guard Jason “White Chocolate” Williams for Mike Bibby I wasn’t too happy but, man, did I end up changing my tune.  Bibby was AWESOME during the team’s deepest run in the Playoffs, in which they were flat out […]

Mark Spitz

July 21, 2015

Growing up in the ’70s, when talks of great athletes came up, the name Mark Spitz was always included.  I wrote to this Olympic great and asked for his autograph — which he graciously gave…four times!  He signed two 4x6s and two index cars for me. Sent: 07/03/2015 Back: 07/20/2015 Total: 17 days

Jack O’Halloran

July 21, 2015

Anyone that knows me knows that I’m a big fan of “Superman II” so when I came across where to write Jack O’Halloran — Non in the movie — I immediately set out to write him.  He graciously signed two 4x6s and two index cards for me! Sent: 07/03/2015 Back: 07/17/2015 Total: 14 days

Jim Davis

July 21, 2015

I wrote the creator of the Garfield comics, Jim Davis, and he graciously signed a 4×6 for me!  Surprisingly there was no sign of lasagna on the photo whatsoever. Sent:  07/03/2015 Back: 07/11/2015 Total: 8 days

Fats Domino

July 21, 2015

I wrote to Mr. “Blueberry Hill” himself, Fats Domino, recently and he signed two 4×6 photos for me.  Love this guy! Sent: 07/03/2015 Back: 07/14/2015 Total:  11 days

Judy Greer

July 21, 2015

I acquired this hilarious 8×10 of Judy Greer in “Arrested Development” (she’s telling Jason Bateman’s character that her eyes are “up here” after he had been caught wondering why her nipples were horribly off after a boob job) via Autograph World in 2014.

Deborah Harry

July 21, 2015

Talk about a jackpot!  I sent Blondie’s own Deborah Harry a happy birthday letter for her 70th (yes, her 70th!) to a venue where she was performing along with two 8x10s of her from the early ’80s and two index cards.  She signed EVERYTHING! Sent: 06/25/2015 Back: 07/10/2015 Total: 15 days

Gene Hackman

July 21, 2015

Another of my all-time favorite actors, Gene Hackman signed this 8×10 of him as Lex Luthor in “Superman II” which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Weird Al Yankovic

July 21, 2015

Right up there with Spike Jones, Weird Al Yankovic is an absolute legend when it comes to creating and performing brilliant parodies.  I wrote to him to praise him for his song comprised entirely of palindromes “Bob” which, if you haven’t ever heard it, is an absolute masterpiece.  He signed the 8×10 I sent him […]

Bob Newhart

July 21, 2015

“The stammering idiot from Chicago,” as Don Rickles calls his best friend Bob Newhart, signed these two 8x10s to my family recently. Sent: 07/03/2015 Back: 07/14/2015 Total: 11 days

Grant Gustin

July 21, 2015

TV’s “The Flash”, aka Grant Gustin, supposedly signed this 8×10 photo in…well, a flash.  It was probably signed by a secretary, though. Sent:  07/03/2015 Back: 07/10/2015 Total:  7 days

Norman Lear

July 21, 2015

The creator of my favorite TV show of all time — “All in the Family” — also created such classics as “Sanford & Son”, “The Jeffersons”, and “Good Times”.  If ever there was a writer from television that influenced not only my life but the lives of my family members, it was Norman Lear.  I […]

Stuart Pankin

July 21, 2015

Stuart Pankin was one of my favorite people on HBO’s “Not Necessarily the News” in the early ’80s.  He signed these two 4×6 photos for me recently. Sent: 07/03/2015 Back: 07/14/2015 Total: 11 days

Martin Starr

July 21, 2015

I first saw Martin Starr as Bill Haverchuck on the canceled-too-soon “Freaks and Geeks” in the late ’90s and love him as Gilfoyle on “Silicon Valley” today.  The guy is a brilliant actor.  I acquired this signed 8×10 from Autograph World in 2008 and the autographed index card through the mail in 2010.

Terrence Stamp

July 21, 2015

I haven’t yet acquired a signed pic of one of my all-time favorite characters from cinematic history — Zod — but I will if it’s the last thing that I do.  For now I’ll have to make do with an index card signed by Terrence Stamp himself, which I acquired through a dealer in 2010. […]

Lee Meriwether

July 21, 2015

The woman who portrayed Catwoman in the awesomely campy “Batman: The Movie” in 1966, Lee Meriwether, was on hand to sign autographs at the 2013 Planet Comicon in Kansas City…and I made sure to get a few minutes with her to have her sign this 8×10 photo for me.  She even drew a little cat […]

Lou Ferrigno

July 21, 2015

The only superhero in the Marvel Universe that I ever gave a crap about, “The Incredible Hulk” was one of my favorite TV shows while growing up.  Getting to meet Lou Ferrigno at the 2013 Planet Comicon in Kansas City was the highlight of my day.  He signed this 8×10 for me.  Very cool guy […]

Margot Kidder

July 21, 2015

After having crushed on her hard during my youth, I finally got to meet Lois Lane herself — Margot Kidder — at the Planet Comicon in Kansas City in 2014 where she signed this 8×10 to me.  Very sweet woman.

Jimmie Walker

July 21, 2015

I acquired this DYNOMITE signed 8×10 from “Good Times” actor Jimmie Walker through Autograph World in 2015.

Michael J. Fox

July 21, 2015

My favorite actor and role model in the mid-1980s, Michael J. Fox signed this index card which I acquired through a dealer in the early 2000s.

Larry Hagman

July 21, 2015

The man America loved to hate in the late-’70s and early ’80s, Larry Hagman — aka  J.R. Ewing of “Dallas” fame — signed this index card which I acquired through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Melora Hardin

July 21, 2015

Melora Hardin, who portrayed Jan Levinson on “The Office”, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2007.

Paul Lieberstein

July 21, 2015

Paul Lieberstein, who portrayed Toby Flenderson on “The Office”, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2007.

B.J. Novak

July 21, 2015

B.J. Novak, who portrayed Ryan Howard on “The Office”, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2007.

Oscar Nuñez

July 21, 2015

Oscar Nuñez, who portrayed Oscar Martinez on “The Office”, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2007.

Creed Bratton

July 21, 2015

Creed Bratton, who portrayed — who else! — Creed Bratton on “The Office”, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2007.

Kate Flannery

July 21, 2015

Kate Flannery, who portrayed Meredith Palmer on “The Office”, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2007.

Brian Baumgartner

July 21, 2015

Brian Baumgartner, who portrayed Kevin Malone on “The Office”, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2007.

Phyllis Smith

July 21, 2015

Phyllis Smith, who portrayed Phyllis Vance on “The Office”, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2007.

Angela Kinsey

July 21, 2015

Angela Kinsey, who portrayed Angela Martin on “The Office”, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2007.

Leslie David Baker

July 21, 2015

Leslie David Baker, who portrayed Stanley on “The Office”, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2007.

Jenna Fisher

July 21, 2015

Jenna Fisher, who portrayed Pam Beesly on “The Office”, signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2007.

John Krasinski

July 21, 2015

Jim Halpert himself from “The Office” – played by John Krasinski — signed this 8×10, which I acquired through Autograph World in 2007.

Nicki Minaj

July 21, 2015

I acquired this signed 8×10 of Nicki Minaj from Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Sam J. Jones

July 21, 2015

Savior of the universe.  He’ll save every one of us.  He’s a miracle.  King of the impossible.  FLASH! I acquired this signed 8×10 of “Flash Gordon” actor Sam J. Jones through Autograph World in 2013.

George Wendt

July 21, 2015

NORM!!! I acquired this signed 8×10 of “Cheers” favorite George Wendt from Autograph World in 2014.

Kenny Loggins

July 21, 2015

Acquired through Autograph World as an inside family joke (my wife almost always claims that every older song on the radio is either being sung or was written by the man), I felt compelled to add a signed 8×10 of Kenny Loggins to the collection in 2015.

Tatiana Maslany

July 21, 2015

Easily the most talented actress I’ve seen in quite a long time, Tatiana Maslany is pictured here as Cosima – one of the many characters she portrays on TV’s “Orphan Black”.  I plan to add more items signed by her to my collection, most definitely.  This signed 8×10 was acquired through a dealer in 2015.

Willie Nelson

July 21, 2015

Legendary country singer Willie Nelson signed this 8×10, which I acquired through a dealer in 2010.

Megan Fox

July 21, 2015

Ahh, Megan Fox.  I acquired this signed index card of the Hollywood beauty from a dealer in 2010.

Lena Horne

July 21, 2015

The stunningly beautiful and talented Lena Horne signed this index card, which I acquired from a dealer in 2010.

Jordan Gavaris

July 21, 2015

Felix Dawkins, my favorite character on “Orphan Black” after the clones, is portrayed by awesome actor Jordan Gavaris.  I acquired this signed 8×10 picture from Autograph World in 2014.

Judy Bamber

July 21, 2015

Back in the 1950s and early 1960s, stunningly beautiful Judy Bamber made her living as a pinup model and actress.  Having been a fan of pinup models all my life I wrote Ms. Bamber and she graciously signed the five pictures I had sent her way.   Lovely woman. Sent: 07/08/2015 Back: 07/20/2015 Total: 12 days

Jason Lee

July 20, 2015

Jason Lee, star of the show that I am still the most broken up about the network canceling – “My Name is Earl” – signed this index card which I acquired from a dealer in 2010.

George Clooney

July 20, 2015

George Clooney, whose signature consists only of his initials, signed this index card which I acquired in the mid-2000s.  

Lamorne Morris

July 20, 2015

My favorite character on the TV show “New Girl”, Winston Bishop portrayed by Lamorne Morris.  Signed 8×10 acquired via Autograph World in 2014.

Sylvester Stallone

July 20, 2015

Easily one of my top three favorite movie series, Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky” series remains one that I’ll never grow tired of watching.  Sly signed this index card that I acquired from a dealer in 2012.

Cast of The Breakfast Club

July 20, 2015

So close…I started collecting index cards of the cast of “The Breakfast Club” and only need Molly Ringwald’s.  Pictured below are (clockwise from the top) Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, and Ally Sheedy.  Four down, one to go.

Catherine Bach

July 20, 2015

If not for Catherine Bach we wouldn’t have Daisy Dukes!  I acquired this signed 8×10 of “The Dukes of Hazzard” beauty in 2008 from a dealer.

Katie Holmes

July 20, 2015

Beautiful actress Katie Holmes signed this 8×10 which I acquired via Autograph World in 2010.

Harrison Ford

July 20, 2015

One man.  Two of my favorite characters:  Han Solo, Indiana Jones.  I’ve tried to find a legit signed 8×10 of the man as either character but they are either way too expensive or don’t look legit.  I sought out two signed index cards through different dealers in the early 2000s.

Cast of MASH

July 20, 2015

I grew up watching “M*A*S*H” with my folks in the ’70s and ’80s.  In the mid-90s I began slowly acquiring signed index cards of a lot of the principal cast in the hopes of making a pretty sweet matted piece.  Sadly I never finished it. Pictured are signed index cards from Mike “B.J.” Farrell, Gary […]

Dickie Moore

July 20, 2015

Dickie Moore was one of the “Little Rascals” and played Spanky’s older brother in my favorite of all their shorts, “Hook and Ladder”.  I acquired this signed 8×10 via Autograph World in 2012.

Gary Sinese

July 20, 2015

One of my favorite in-person acquisitions, Gary Sinese and The Lt. Dan Band were playing a benefit for military families in Kansas City several years back.  A co-worker really wanted to meet him and, adopting the adage of “just act like you belong somewhere and people won’t question you”, she grabbed me by the hand […]

R. Lee Ermey

July 20, 2015

R. Lee Ermey was present at the same benefit where I met Gary Sinese.  I had to navigate my way through a horde of soldiers that were all trying to get their picture taken with him one by one in order to get him to sign my duplicate 8x10s.  Seeing me approaching with the pics and […]

Gene Wilder

July 20, 2015

With “Willy Wonka” one of my all-time favorites it was only a matter of time before I got my hands on a signed pic of Gene Wilder in character.  I acquired this signed 8×10 through Autograph World in 2014.

Ashley Williams

July 19, 2015

The woman that SHOULD have been the mother on “How I Met Your Mother”, Victoria — played by adorable Ashley Williams — signed this 8×10 which I acquired in 2014 from Autograph World.

Eric Stonestreet

July 19, 2015

Eric Stonestreet, aka Cam from “Modern Family”, signed this 8×10 that I acquired via Autograph World in 2014.

Jerry Mathers

July 19, 2015

One of my favorites growing up, Jerry Mathers from “Leave it to Beaver” fame signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2013.

Jeremy Piven

July 19, 2015

Best known in my world for playing cut-throat agent Ari Gold in “Entourage”, Jeremy Piven signed this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2013.

Ian Petrella

July 19, 2015

I was glad “A Christmas Story” co-star Ian Petrella, who played the little brother Randy, was able to put his arms down long enough to sign this 8×10 which I acquired through Autograph World in 2013.

Tony Hale

July 19, 2015

Tony Hale, aka Buster from one of my all-time favorite comedies “Arrested Development”, signed this 8×10 which I acquired from Autograph World in 2013.

Howard Hesseman

July 19, 2015

I acquired this signed 8×10 of Howard “Dr. Johnny Fever” Hesseman from Autograph World in 2013.

PeeWee Herman

July 19, 2015

Acquired this signed card Paul “PeeWee Herman” Reubens from Autograph World in 2013.

Karate Kid

July 19, 2015

A dream piece that I’ve wanted since first seeing the movie in 1984 – duel signed by William “Johnny Lawrence” Zabka and Ralph “Daniel LaRusso” Macchio.  This was a Christmas gift to myself, acquired from Autograph World, in late 2014.

Martin Kove

July 19, 2015

The evil sensei from “The Karate Kid” series, Martin Kove, signed this 8×10 which I acquired from Autograph World in 2014. “Sweep the leg.  You got a problem with that?!?”

B.B. King

July 19, 2015

The late, great king of the blues himself…Mr. B.B. King.  Signed 4×6 index card.  I think I acquired this card sometime back in 2010.

Cheryl Tiegs

July 19, 2015

I wrote Ms. Tiegs back in the mid-’90s and asked her for “a kiss.”  She not only sent me the kiss on a signed index card but included a signed 8×10 as well.  Ahhh, Cheryl.

Tim Kazurinsky

July 19, 2015

Tim was performing with Jim Parsons in a play in New York.  A member of SNL back in the early ’80s, Kazurinksy did one of my favorite characters back in the day — Dr. Jack Badofsky, who spoke of little known diseases (all of which were bad puns).  I asked him which of them was […]

Adrienne Barbeau

July 19, 2015

The lovely Adrienne Barbeau was appearing in “Pippin” at The Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, MD.  I sent her this 4×6 and an index card, asking for a kiss. Sent: 06/17/2015 Back: 06/30/2015 Total: 13 days I expected the return to be fast since, after all, she did win The Cannonball Run.  🙂

Kate Upton

July 19, 2015

Purchased this 8×10 of model Kate Upton through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Burt Young

July 19, 2015

Hey yo, Paulie!  Burt Young, from the “Rocky” series, signed this 4×6 and an index card for me. Sent: 06/16/2015 Back: 06/27/2015 Total: 11 days

George W. Bush

July 19, 2015

Given as a gift to my father from his friend, Maurice – signed by then President George W. Bush.

Michael Jordan

July 19, 2015

The pride and joy of my man cave – a framed jersey signed by the one and only Michael Jordan.  I’ve had this since 1999.

Katharine Ross

July 19, 2015

The lovely Katharine Ross of “The Graduate” signed these two 4×6 photos for me. Sent: 07/03/2015 Back: 07/18/2015 Total: 15 days

Helen Mirren

July 19, 2015

Dame Helen Mirren was appearing in “The Audience” at the Schoenfeld Theatre in New York so I sent her this 8×10. Sent: 06/06/2015 Back: 06/19/2015 Total: 13 days

Bob Barker

July 19, 2015

I asked Bob Barker, the legendary former host of “The Price is Right”, to sign this 4×6 of him kicking Adam Sandler’s ass in “Happy Gilmore”.  He obliged. Sent: 07/03/2015 Back: 07/18/2015 Total: 15 days

Cast of Harry Potter

July 19, 2015

Picked up simply because I figured it’d make a great investment, I acquired these three cards signed by leads Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint back in the mid-2000s.

Jonathan Winters

July 19, 2015

Talk about a comedic genius and a heavyweight when it came to influencing some of the biggest name in comedy (Robin Williams, anyone?), Jonathan Winters kept us laughing for well over sixty years.  I acquired this signed card from Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Phyllis Diller

July 19, 2015

Crazy haired comedienne Phyllis Diller had a career that spanned at least 60 years.  I acquired this signed card via Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Buck O’Neil

July 19, 2015

Why Kansas City’s own Buck O’Neil hasn’t been inducted in the Hall of Fame is beyond me.  I acquired this signed index card from Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Pearl Bailey

July 19, 2015

A great actress with an incredible voice, Pearl Bailey entertained people for more than 50 years.  I acquired this signed card from Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Chris Farley

July 19, 2015

The man that put the fear of living in a van down by the river in all of us, Chris Farley signed this index card which I acquired from a dealer in the mid-’90s.

Cheech & Chong

July 19, 2015

Legendary comic duo Richard “Cheech” Marin and Tommy Chong signed these two index cards which I subsequently acquired from the guy that got them in-person sometime in the late 1990s.

Christopher Lee

July 19, 2015

Before the world knew him as Saruman from “The Lord of the Rings”, I wrote to Christopher Lee in the 1990s because I knew him as Captain Kleinschmidt from my favorite comedy movie “1941”.  The request for a signature went unanswered for y-e-a-r-s until, out of the blue, it showed up in my mailbox easily […]

Carroll O’Connor

July 19, 2015

My favorite television character of all-time, Archie Bunker, was brilliantly portrayed by Carroll O’Connor.  I wrote to him several times in the 1990s and each time received a pair of signed index cards. His passing was the first time I ever became emotional upon hearing the news of a celebrity’s death.  I ended up listening […]

Farrah Fawcett

July 19, 2015

At a carnival in my hometown as a kid, I was given the choice of choosing either a poster of Elvis Presley or Farrah Fawcett.  I picked Farrah before the carnie could even complete his sentence.  I acquired this signed index card from a dealer in 2008, the year before she passed away.

Don Knotts

July 19, 2015

Barney Fife.  Mr. Furley.  Don Knotts kept us entertained throughout the decades.  I wrote to him in the mid-90s asking him to sign an index card, which he did.

James Best

July 19, 2015

Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane, the character that introduced my father to calling people “a dipstick,” was portrayed by James Best.  I acquired this signed index card from a dealer in the mid-2000s.

Sorrell Booke

July 19, 2015

What would “The Dukes of Hazzard” been without the ever-scheming Jefferson Davis “Boss” Hogg, portrayed brilliantly by Sorrell Booke.  I acquired this signed index card in the mid-90s from a dealer.

Leslie Nielsen

July 19, 2015

Leslie Nielsen began his career as a serious actor but grew to be regarded as one of the best comedic actors in my generation thanks to his hilarious performances in “Airplane!” as well as “The Naked Gun” series.  I acquired this 8×10 picture in 2015 from Todd Mueller Autographs.

Jimmy Stewart

July 19, 2015

The perfect person for Frank Capra’s classic “It’s a Wonderful Life”, Jimmy Stewart was in a number of personal favorites throughout his lengthy career.  I acquired this signed card (written to someone else) from an estate sale in the early 2000s.

Al Jolson

July 19, 2015

The star of “The Jazz Singer” and one of the most incredible singers I’ve ever heard (talk about a deep voice), Al Jolson signed this slip of paper which I acquired from a dealer in the mid-1990s.

David Carradine

July 19, 2015

The star of “Kung Fu” and “Kill Bill” signed two index cards for me through the mail back in the mid-1990s.

Benny Hill

July 19, 2015

The most influential comic in my own life, Benny Hill was a multi-talented funny man, musician, songwriter, and all around clown.  I acquired this signature from an autograph dealer in the late-2000s.

Benny Goodman

July 19, 2015

What would have been a treasured gift to my father had I come across it before he passed away in 2004, I acquired this signature of his favorite clarinetist and bandleader — the “King of Swing” Benny Goodman — from an estate sale auction in 2007.

Henny Youngman

July 19, 2015

I wrote to The King of the One Liners back in the mid-1990s and was pleased to receive this signed index card a couple years before he passed away.

John Williams

July 19, 2015

The composer of some of the most iconic movie soundtracks of all time including “Star Wars”, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Jaws” signed this index card, which I acquired through the mail sometime in the 1990s.

Dr. Seuss

July 19, 2015

Beloved author of children’s books, Dr. Seuss is one of the heroes in our household.  I acquired this signed card in the late-2000s from a dealer.

Christopher Reeve

July 19, 2015

One of my childhood heroes, Christopher Reeve portrayed Superman on the big screen.  I acquired this signed index card from a dealer in the late-2000s.

Gregory Hines

July 19, 2015

One of a handful of more modern day entertainers that could do it all — sing, dance, and act — Gregory Hines unfortunately passed away in 2003.  I acquired this signed index card from a dealer in the mid-2000s.

Lillian Gish

July 19, 2015

Known as The First Lady of American Cinema, Lillian Gish starred in one of the most well known early movies “Birth of a Nation” (1915).  I acquired a signed card by her through Autograph World’s Signatures Pieces sometime in the late 2000s.

Lucille Ball

July 19, 2015

One of the most easily recognizable comediennes and TV stars of all-time, I acquired Lucille Ball’s signature on a piece of paper from a dealer in the mid-2000s.

Bob Hope

July 19, 2015

I wrote legendary comedian Bob Hope at some point in the mid-1990s and he signed two index cards for me.

Lloyd Bridges

July 19, 2015

Lloyd Bridges almost always brought a smile to my face.  He was hilarious in “Airplane!” and “Hot Shots!”, he was awesome as the lovable grandfather in “Cousins”, and he fathered Jeff Bridges aka The Dude! I acquired this signed index card from a dealer in the mid-2000s.

Peter Falk

July 19, 2015

Peter Falk was the star of “Columbo” as well as the narrator of ‘The Princess Bride”.  I acquired this signed index card through the mail in the mid-90s although I’m not sure it’s legit (the “P” in his first name seems way off as compared to his other signatures). “Oh, just one more thing…”

Spanky McFarland

July 19, 2015

George McFarland was one of the most incredible child actors I’ve ever seen.  He was, of course, Spanky in “The Little Rascals” series back in the 1930s.  I acquired this signed index card from a dealer in the mid-90s.

Hal Roach

July 19, 2015

Hal Roach was instrumental in bringing to life my favorite childhood series, “The Little Rascals”.  I acquired this autographed postcard through Autograph World’s Signature Pieces in 2014.

Redd Foxx

July 19, 2015

Growing up in the ’70s, I loved watching “Sanford and Son”.  I acquired this signed card by Redd Foxx from a dealer sometime in the mid-2000s.

Burgess Meredith

July 19, 2015

Burgess Meredith has been in a lot of my favorite TV shows and movies growing up — from my favorite episode of “The Twilight Zone” (pictured here) to being in “Clash of the Titans” — I wrote him in the ’90s to tell him how much I admired his performances in those as well as […]

Don Rickles

July 19, 2015

Don Rickles has been one of my favorite comedians for as long as I can remember.  The man, even in his eighties, is still just as sharp as ever.  I acquired this 8×10 through a dealer in 2007.

Spike Jones

July 19, 2015

I’d looked for this signature for years to no avail.  Finally acquired comic big band leader Spike Jones through Todd Mueller Autographs in 2015.

Keye Luke

July 19, 2015

One of my favorite characters from the TV series “Kung Fu” was Keye Luke who played the blind Master Po.  Acquired this signed 8×10 through Autograph World’s Signature Pieces. I added the inset of Luke as Master Po just for this post.  It doesn’t really appear on the 8×10.

George C. Scott

July 19, 2015

Acquired these two index cards from the star of “Patton” – George C. Scott – over the years.  I believe the first one was in the mid-90s and the second was from a dealer in the early 2000s after Mr. Scott had passed.

From Here to Eternity

July 19, 2015

Acquired these two signatures of Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr to go alongside an 8×10 of their famous beach kiss scene in “From Here to Eternity” (1953) in the mid-2000s from two separate autograph dealers.

Gary Cooper

July 19, 2015

Star of one of my favorite movies in the genre of one man versus the world, Gary Cooper was incredible in “High Noon”.  I acquired this signed piece of paper from a dealer in the late 2000s.

Jean Stapleton

July 19, 2015

I’ve had a lifelong adoration for Jean Stapleton having grown up watching her on “All in the Family” as Edith Bunker.  I wrote to Ms. Stapleton in 1995 to not only tell her how much I admired her work but also to inquire if she had any idea where I could find a copy of […]

Cyd Charisse

July 19, 2015

Described by my father as “seven feet tall and six feet of leg,” Cyd Charisse is the main reason why I have been a life long leg man after having seen her for the first time in “Singing in the Rain” when I was a child.  Signature acquired through Autograph World’s Signature Pieces in 2014.

Edmund Gwenn

July 19, 2015

The star of my most beloved Christmas movie, “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) — Edmund Gwenn — signed this piece of paper which I acquired through Autograph World’s Signature Pieces in 2014.

Charlie Chaplin

July 19, 2015

Easily the most recognizable icons of film, the Little Tramp himself, Charlie Chaplin signed this slim piece of paper which I acquired through a dealer in the late 2000s.

“Casablanca”

July 19, 2015

Hunting down these two signatures was a Herculean task but I managed to complete it in the mid-2000s. Screen legends Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman from “Casablanca”, my favorite movie of all time.

Jackie Gleason

July 19, 2015

Acquired this signed card by The Great One, Jackie Gleason, from a dealer in the early 2000s.

Ed Sullivan

July 19, 2015

Acquired this card signed by the host of “The Ed Sullivan Show” himself, Ed Sullivan, through a dealer in the early 2000s. “Ladies and gentlemen…The Beatles!”

Rod Serling

July 19, 2015

Acquired this signed card by “Twilight Zone” creator and prolific writer Rod Serling from an estate sale in the early 2000s. I love the picture I found to accompany the signature, a mosaic made up of individual scenes from episodes of “The Twilight Zone”.

Cast of “Mister Roberts”

July 19, 2015

I spent the better part of a year trying to track down the autographs of the four principals in “Mister Roberts” (1955) in 2008. Jack Lemmon, James Cagney, Henry Fonda, and William Powell. “Thanks for the liberty, Mister Roberts.  Thanks for everything.”

Louis Armstrong

July 19, 2015

Acquired this signed clipping of Louis Armstrong, the legendary gravely voiced trumpeter, from a dealer in the mid-2000s. What a wonderful world.

Welcome to my autograph collection…

June 15, 2015

It all began back in the summer of 1979 after the conclusion of the first season of The Dukes of Hazzard — with school out and Daisy, Bo, and Luke Duke not returning to the tube until the fall, I decided that I was going to write them what was to be my very first fan letter. […]