Category: T.V.

A round-up of vintage television tees on the Collective. Miami Vice had everything. A beautiful setting, a hot cast and fast cars. Behind the scenes sat great writers, a top notch director and composer Jan Hammer. Hammer wrote the show’s epic theme but also scored the majority of episodes which solidified the melodramatics Vice was famous for. When it was tough times for the show’s main character – Sunny got his own theme music “Crockett’s Theme” which was a hit within itself. Some might say Jan is a one hit-wonder as far as T.V. themes go (he’s no Mike Post), ... Read more

A vintage t-shirt tribute to television. Shirt #4: In Living Color, Homey D. Clown Availability: Check Defunkd’s T.V. Selection Aired: 1990-1994 Fact: Homey D. Clown was the first, and only, character from In Living Color to get his own video game. In fact it’s the only video game ever made based on a television comedy sketch with no movie tie-in. Approximate value: $45 Image Courtesy of: Hermosa Vintage View the previous Steve Urkel t-shirt.

A vintage t-shirt tribute to television. Shirt #3: Family Matters, Steve Urkel Availability: Check Defunkd’s T.V. Tees Aired: 1989-1997 Fact: Family Matters was a spin-off of Perfect Strangers. Don’t be ridiculous, you say? It’s true – Harriette Winslow’s character was an elevator operator at the Chicago Chronicle where cousin Larry worked. Approximate value: $45 Image Courtesy of: Fatandyz View the previous 90210 t-shirt.

A vintage t-shirt tribute to television. Shirt #2: Beverly Hills 90210 Availability: Check Defunkd’s T.V. Selection Aired: 1990-2000 Fact: If you exchange an egg at a convenience store you’ll find the rave and all the U4EA you’re looking for. Approximate value: $25 Image Courtesy of: invintagewetrustco View the previous Alf t-shirt.

A vintage t-shirt tribute to television. Shirt #1: Alf Availability: Check Defunkd’s T.V. Selection Aired: 1986-1990 Fact: Alf was operated and voiced by puppeteer Paul Fusco. However, scenes that called for a full body shot required a 2 foot 9 inch tall man named Michu Meszaros to play the part. Approximate value: $40 Image Courtesy of: tanvicky