Vampira

                                                          KIsses to Bill- Vampira I knew Maila for many years when I lived in Hollywood. During the fifties, she had been associated with James Dean.  Maila was married at this particular time and was appearing on TV as Vampira. After Jimmy died, she was interviewed by numerous magazines, and was mentioned as Jimmy's girlfriend. Not true, but it got her publicity that followed her through until her recent death. And by the looks of the blogs now appearing about her. She lives on.                                          Elvira never had the waist line Vampira had . I saw her on a ... Read Full Story

Hollywood has lost another legend. Maila Nurmi , who created the character, Vampira , passed away in her sleep at the age of 86. more HERE and HERE IMDB HERE Read Full Story

From the Documentary The Haunted World of Ed Wood “Oh yes, I dated Orson Welles . We had many encounters on both coasts. I remember the first time he saw me in a boudoir, in a negligee, he said in that wondrous voice of his, ‘Magnificent Carcass.’ ‘ MAGNIFICENT CARCASS ?’ I thought to myself. Whatever, I didn’t see that one coming. But that’s really all I want to say about Orson. I don’t want to go into how he gave me the Clap.” Thanks to Randy Haecker for the Tip! Read Full Story

Here's one of my favorite examples of blending resources for success. Unless you are a certain age and lived in Los Angeles in the 1950's or saw Tim Burton’s “Ed Wood,” you never heard of Vampira. She was the voluptuous television late-night horror hostess who achieved cult immortality for her role in “Plan 9 from Outer Space,” arguably the worst movie ever made and still remembered. TV Producers told Maila Nurmi, a stunning Finnish model and actress, to base her character on Charles Addams’ gothic matron later known as “Morticia.” Nurmi wanted Vampira to be unique. She actually devised a formula for her character. ... Read Full Story

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