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The Amazing Kreskin’s social media profiles have been updated with the news of his passing at 89. He died at his New Jersey home on Tuesday, despite preparing for his beloved festive holiday by decorating the house with Christmas trees and ornaments like he did in previous years. The Amazing Kreskin’s manager, Ryan Galway, confirmed the news but did not reveal the cause of his death. His career as an entertaining mentalist spanned over six decades after he was inspired by Lee Falk’s Mandrake The Magician comic strip. The Amazing Kreskin got his name on Johnny Carson’s show             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by The Amazing Kreskin (@theamazingkreskin)   The Amazing Kreskin, whose real name was George Kresge, forged a unique career path as a mentalist. However, he marketed himself as an entertainer rather than a supernaturally powerful psychic. He appeared on many TV shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, on which the host gave him his popular moniker. He appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson up to 88 times, even less than his frequency on shows like The Mike Douglas Show and The Merv Griffin Show. He was also a regular on Late Night with David Letterman, The Howard Stern Show, and Live with Kelly and Mark in the late 2000s. The Amazing Kreskin/Instagram What did The Amazing Kreskin do? The Amazing Kreskin was good at making predictions—not from special paranormal abilities—and would even ask the audience to hide his paycheck for ongoing performances so he would try to find it. If he failed to figure out the check, which happened up to ten times, he would forfeit his wages for the gig. The Amazing Kreskin/Instagram He claimed that Johnny Carson based his Carnac the Magnificent character on him due to their similarities, but many thought Carson simply got the idea from an old Steve Allen sketch. Kreskin performed actively throughout his adult years up until the spring season of this year. Next up: Daytime Soap Star Michael Cole Of ‘The Mod Quad’ Dies At 84 The post ‘Johnny Carson’ Regular The Amazing Kreskin Dies At 89 appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

Dick Van Dyke’s Malibu home was affected by the Malibu wildfires, though he and his wife, Arlene Silver, evacuated earlier this week. Sadly, one of his family members has yet to be seen since then, and the actor shared the sad update on his Facebook page. Van Dyke was able to move his pets out of the house except for one named Bobo, which he hopes is alive and safe. “We’re praying he’ll be ok and that our community in Serra Retreat will survive these terrible fires,” the aged actor wrote. One of Dick Van Dyke’s cats may be caught in the Malibu fires Dick Van Dyke’s missing cat/X Bobo is one of Van Dyke’s cats, whose photos he has shown off on his social media in the past. Bobo is blonde, with its fur similar to that of the others Mango, Se7en, and tabby cat Spider. The worried cat dad shared another post featuring a photo of Bobo in case anyone spotted him. The fires started on Monday, and other celebrities were affected, too. Cher reportedly left for a hotel with her pets, while Jonah Hill and Barbra Streisand’s whereabouts are still unknown. The wildfire severely ravaged nearly 4,000 acres of land, with the weather preventing firefighters from covering much ground. Dick Van Dyke/ImageCollect Fans comfort Dick Van Dyke amid Malibu fires Van Dyke’s fans comforted him in his comments section and assured him that Bobo would find his way home once the disaster was past. “Prayers to Bobo- cats are survivors in the outdoors, and I’m sure he’ll find his way home once things calm down. I have (3) of my own, I would be just as worried myself,” someone wrote. Dick Van Dyke and his cat/X Another advised the legendary actor to use one of the other cats to help Bobo trace the house, as cats use scent to find their way back home. “If you find him and he looks ok, take him to the vet anyways in case of smoke inhalation,” another added. Next up: Cher Recalls Wearing Loin Cloth To The Oscars After Getting Snubbed The post Dick Van Dyke ‘Praying’ After Beloved Pet Goes Missing During ‘Terrible’ Malibu Wildfires appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

Kathy Bates played the CEO of Sabre, Jo Bennett, for eight episodes of The Office across seasons six and seven. During a recent appearance on The Office Ladies podcast, she told hosts Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer that she struggled to play Jo. Angela and Jenna were shocked at Bates’ revelation as they considered her performance on The Office fantastic. Bates admitted that she felt intimidated by the show’s cast because they were so natural at the humor required for the sitcom, but she lacked the creativity for it. Kathy Bates did not audition for ‘The Office’ Kathy Bates, The Office/Everett Bates got the offer to play Jo without doing auditions, and because she was not so familiar with The Office, she spent time watching the show to prepare. Bates imagined she had a standard to meet as the actors were effortlessly funny in ways she could hardly conjure up. She also admitted to feeling overwhelmed by the unusual use of cameras on the set. Aside from feeling incompetent, Bates said she enjoyed her time on The Office and had fun on set. She did not mind staying for more seasons but had to leave for NBC’s Harry’s Law. Kathy Bates/ImageCollect Kathy Bates had trouble improvising in ‘The Office’ Bates did most of her scenes with Steve Carell, who she admired for his smooth way of improvising. She, on the other hand, had difficulty juggling her given lines with parts that required her to improvise. She tried to learn from Carell, who left in season 7, and John Krasinski. Kathy Bates, The Office/Everett More than a decade later, Bates is currently the star of CBS’ Matlock, which she initially claimed was her last dance, sparking retirement rumors. Lately, she claimed her statement was misunderstood as she meant to say she would love to continue her career because it has suddenly taken a fortunate turn. Next up: Gen X Gushes Over Viral Video Of Highschoolers From 1989 The post Kathy Bates Doesn’t Think She Improvised That Impressively On ‘The Office’ appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

As Christmas draws near, you might want to look out for some ornaments in your attic. With vintage in vogue, some decorative pieces from past times are now considered valuable and could earn you some cool cash up to thousands of dollars Among these collectibles include first-edition Christmas books, vintage baubles, special holiday greeting cards, figurines, toys, and gift items. Here are some festive pieces you can sell for a fortune as the holiday cheer spreads: Belsnickel Father Christmas Figurines Christmas collectibles/Instagram These antique paper mache figurines sell from hundreds to thousands of dollars, depending on which you own. You can list them on sites like Etsy, where one is currently going for $250. Some of these limited edition figurines are made with resin or ceramic and cost more. First-edition Christmas books Christmas collectibles/Instagram A first edition copy of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol is going for $60,000 at Burnside Rare Books. Other popular holiday-themed classics could fetch more or less than this one from 1843. Vintage Christmas cards Christmas collectibles/Instagram Limited edition or handprinted Christmas cards which date back decades ago can be worth from a hundred dollars to thousands. Those from Victorian and Edwardian eras are considered more valuable, featuring unique designs and embossed sheets. Coca-Cola Christmas collectibles Christmas collectibles/Instagram From vintage Santa ads to branded merchandise like water bottles and ornaments, Coca-Cola vintage collectibles are a collector’s delight and can fetch you an impressive amount of cash. LEGO Christmas sets Christmas collectibles/Instagram You can readily find or put these up for sale on sites like eBay or StockX. Discontinued sets like the Winter Village Series featuring gingerbread houses, holiday trains, and winter wonderland themes are a good investment that is sure to rake in a good amount of dollars. German Kugel Ornaments Christmas collectibles/Instagram These are one of the earliest festive ornaments made out of hand-blown glass. They could be traced as far back as the mid-1800s, with vibrant colors, shapes and designs. These are sought after at auctions for thousands of dollars. Next up: Kathy Bates Doesn’t Think She Improvised That Impressively On ‘The Office’ The post These Christmas Collectibles Are Worth A Fortune Now – Do You Own Any Of Them? appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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