Batman - Autographs from the 1960s TV Series
Batman - An Overnight Sensation
Batman, starring Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin the Boy Wonder, premiered on Wednesday night, Jan 12, 1966 on ABC. The next day kids tied towels around their necks for capes and and their parents were laughing about it at work. Batman was TV that children and adults could both appreciate. Children enjoyed the action, complete with comic book balloons (BAM! POW! ZAP!). For adults, it was campy comedy. Batman was one of the most successful TV series of the 1960's and one of the most...

The Three Stooges Autographs
The Three Stooges: America's Greatest Comedy Act
The Three Stooges are arguably the most successful comedy act in American history. The Stooges signed tens of thousands of autographs during their career and several of them were signing until the day they died. Yet key autographs are hard to find and cost a bundle when you do find them.

Collecting the Autographs of the Rat Pack
The Rat Pack
Before Elvis, the epitome of cool was the Rat Pack. Most pop culture historians credit Lauren Bacall as the person who coined the phrase "Rat Pack." Her husband at the time, Humphrey Bogart, was the leader. Bogart died in 1957, at the age of 57. The Hollywood publicity machine anointed Sinatra (1915-1998) as new main man of the Rat Pack. The other new members were Dean Martin (1917-1996), Sammy Davis, Jr, (1925-1990), Peter Lawford (1923-1984) and Joey Bishop (1918-1999).

Gone With the Wind Autographs
Gone With the Wind: One of the Most Popular Films of All Time
"Gone With the Wind" is certainly one of the most popular films of all time. Some would argue that it is the best movie of all time. It won ten Oscars in 1939, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Vivian Leigh), Best Supporting Actress (Hattie McDaniel), and Best Director (Victor Fleming).

The Wizard of Oz Autographs
The Wizard of Oz: One of America's Most Beloved Films
"The Wizard of Oz" opened in theatres in 1939. Though it received mostly favorable reviews, box office receipts were disappointing. The film won an Oscar for Best Song of the Year with "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and the movie was nominated for Best Picture of 1939. Several generations have grown up with "The Wizard of Oz," making it one of the most popular movies of all time. Most of the cast members were responsive signers while living. Many would sign through the mail, free of charge. The...

I Love Lucy Autographs
America Loved Lucy
I Love Lucy aired from 1951 until 1957 on CBS. The series won over 23 Emmy nominations, 5 Emmy awards and the George Foster Peabody Award. Ricky Ricardo was a $150 a week band leader at the Tropicana. His wife, Lucy, was a ditsy redhead who couldn't stay out of trouble. The Ricardos rented an apartment from their best friends, retired vaudevillians Fred and Ethel Mertz. The four together were comedy magic. "I Love Lucy" quickly became "can't miss" entertainment for the millions of Americans...

Billco's Autograph Lenses on Squidoo
My Autograph Lenses
I have collected autographs and documents since 1994. I have assembled a large collection across many collecting areas. In these lenses I offer tips for building a collection without spending a lot of money.