Merry Christmas 2020 From La Bartista & "TDS"! :)

 

Vintage Christmas card image courtesy of Pinterest

"Give the Boots the Stars Wear" Revisited!

 Hello Everyone,

Christmas will be here in just a few days! So, what better time to revisit the "Give the Boots the Stars Wear" Acme Boots ad campaign. This colorful holiday-themed magazine page from the Kellection dates back to December 1959:

As Santa says, "Here's authentic western style, fiery color, imaginative design--all in comfortable, sturdy-wearing boots that live up to the legend of the west, every day of the year! No gift ever speaks with such understandable language to youngsters...'the boots the stars wear...Acme Boots.'"

Here's a closer look at those Warner Bros. western stars, headed by Jack Kelly and James Garner of Maverick:

And, a close-up of those magnificent Maverick boots:

Lucky was the little cowboy or cowgirl who found this footwear under the tree on Christmas morning! 

What will you find in the next TDS? Stay tuned and "Yule" find out! :)

Remembering...

A Zoomin' Birthday! :)

"With lockdowns and social-distancing, it looks like we won't be able to have a birthday party for you this year, Jack."

"Not to worry, Goldie--we'll have a virtual party! Okay, everyone, the party is online...now!"

"Uh, Jim, you're on mute..."

"Oops, sorry old chap! CAN YOU 

HEAR ME NOW?"

"Yep...can you turn the volume down?"

"Certainly!"

"Bonjour, Jack!"

"Well, hello Countess!"

"What kinda caper is this? 

Dad? Suzanne? What's with the crazy threads?"

"I think you have the wrong party, son."

"I sure do...this is Squaresville! 

Hey, you ever been to 77 Cherokee Strip?"

"We sure have! Right, Jack? Er, Jack?"

"I'm here! Say, can somebody ping Bret? 

He accepted the invite but hasn't joined us yet."

"Will do!"

"Happy birthday, Jack!"

"Happy Holliday, Doc!"

"I see what you did there."

"Howdy, Jack, it's Pappy and Bentley here. 

Bret got your IM...he sends his regards."

"What's Bret doing?"

"He's playin' poker with that Samantha Crawford. Now, you know what I always say about playin' poker with women..."

"Yeah, I do Pappy. Uh, Goldie?"

"Yes, Jack?"

"What about my birthday cake?"

"Well...I'm afraid it's going to be 

virtual this year, too."

"Psych! I sent it by express delivery. 

It should be at your house any minute now!"

(DING DONG!)

"It's here! Thanks a million, Goldie!"

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JACK!!!"

--Meeting has ended---

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Happy National Day of the Cowboy from JK & TDS! :)

Howdy!

To celebrate National Day of the Cowboy 2020, here's an autographed photo of a jaunty Jack Kelly as Bart Maverick:

 

The inscription on this original photo in the Kellection says: "To Myra + Bill, Jack Kelly".

 

Have a wonderful day and please stay tuned for more rip-roarin' fun with JK in TDS!



Happy Father's Day 2020! :)

Happy Father's Day!

To celebrate, I present an unusual 1959 photo of Jack Kelly, James Garner and JG's step-daughter, Kimberly:

Kimberly looks like she's saying "Give me your autograph or else!" to JK.

You may be wondering why JK is in costume for Maverick and JG isn't. The caption on the reverse explains: "On a day when he was not required for scenes in Up Periscope, a Lakeside Production for Warner Bros., star James Garner brings his daughter, Kimberly, to the studio for a visit and to watch the filming of scenes for other pictures in production. Jack Kelly, who co-stars with Jim in the Maverick television series, is scared to death of the way Kimberly is handling a gun."

NOTE: This vintage photo has been in the Kellection for a while and I like it because it's a rare glimpse at JK and JG behind the scenes of Maverick. However, I've been somewhat torn about posting it here because it also shows a child pointing a gun at another human being. Yes, I know it's a gag photo, the gun was probably a prop and obviously no Jack Kellys were harmed during the making of this picture. On the other hand, firearm handling is no laughing matter, so here are some basic tips to help ensure that every day is happy for each Dad and child:

• Treat all guns as if they are loaded
• Point guns in a safe direction
• Don’t rely on a gun’s “safety”
• More tips available at Safe Kids Worldwide 

Thanks for reading, and please stay tuned for more about Jack Kelly in TDS. :)

Happy Mother's Day 2020 From "TDS"! :)

Image courtesy Horsenetwork.com

Blessed Easter 2020! :)

Original vintage 1909 postcard scanned from the La Bartista Kellection

Happy Saint Patrick's Day 2020!

Vintage original postcard physically scanned

from The La Bartista Kellection

BONUS! Jack Kelly's very own recipe for corned beef and cabbage:

Another Valentine's Day Question :)

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!

A few years back, TDS asked a Valentine's Day question.

Well, here's another Valentine's Day question:

The answer is: "Of course he is!"

Because "he" is Jack Kelly:

"Don't pout if he suddenly decides to have the gang over for dinner--he'll do the cooking and you'll love it. The guy's a whiz at golf, swimming and spear fishing. Easy-going and generous, he'll surprise you with gifts. If you get a kick out of life, Kelly's the boy for you."

No doubt about that! :)

And if you get a kick out of Kelly, please stay tuned to TDS! :)