Comments on: THE AH MEN LOOK (Oct, 1968)

By: Bill McFatridge

Bill McFatridge — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:50:23 +0000

In reference to Lionel’s questioning the demise of Don’s partner, I knew Jerry Furlow and was at his funeral in February of ’66. The untimely event would invite diverse speculation, but I think all were baseless.

By: Jeb

Jeb — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:18:10 +0000

Libel is only if someone makes a false claim against another. I am only adding what I was told and from what was known from the time probably, according to the person who said it probably not un true. How is the old beachball these days anyway?

By: Joe east coast

Joe east coast — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:30:55 +0000

In my earlier days I sent often for clothes, My favorite also was the sheer jump suit and bikini.

By: casey

casey — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 01:59:01 +0000

Don Cook is, and always was, a really nice guy. I knew him then, and i’m in contact with him these days too. You know nothing. Your supposition is crap and probably libelous.

By: Lionel

Lionel — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:39:57 +0000

I was always of the belief, and I might not unfounded, that Don Cook was part of the demise of his business partner so he could get the business. Probably true knowing the way this guy operates.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:42:27 +0000

The Ah Men ads in Better Homes and Gardens made me gay. I discovered them just as I reached puberty.

By: larry

larry — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:18:40 +0000

I’d give my left nut for an old Ah! Men catalog. I had one but the pages eventually all stuck together.

By: johnrobert

johnrobert — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:58:40 +0000

The description for the “hip Hugger Boxer Underbriefs amazes me. Boxer briefs! Why didn’t they catch on till the 90′s

By: casey

casey — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:29:03 +0000

i worked at Ah Men from summer ’79 until spring ’80. i had graduated from Vassar in June ’79 and moved to LA. Ah Men was the first place i went into looking for summer work, and the manager offered me a job. i’m terrible with names but i remember faces well, no good here. i worked with an Eddie from Silverlake, Rob (the manager) from WeHo, i remember a Don that did the books i think, a Roy i believe too. I remember Michael and Eddie from the mailroom. we had some hysterical times there. Ah Men during the day and Probe at night. hello and love to anyone/everyone out there still. i became the artist i always talked about.

By: joe H

joe H — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:38:02 +0000

I enjoyed many items from this store. Wish they were still in existence.

By: joe

joe — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:32:27 +0000

Is the store still open? I also bought many things in my younger days. My favorite was also the sheer jumpsuit with a black bikini

By: jraden

jraden — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:53:09 +0000

I am very interested in buying corvette stretch terry jumpsuits for men.

Please let me know if anyone can tell me how to find them.

Thanks,

By: joe

joe — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:24:58 +0000

I bought from Ah Men in my single days. Enjoid the jump suit in sheer with a black bikini the most. is the store still open?

By: Don Cook

Don Cook — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:11:06 +0000

Hi Lise,

I’m still alive and kicking- good to here you are still in the neighborhood. Not great at this blogging stuff. Living on Doheny Drive for the last 30 years. Would love if you get in touch through my e-mail: cookie05@roadrunner.com

Love,

Don

By: elise sommerville

elise sommerville — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:02:52 +0000

Is Don still alive? I am 51 now and he would hang out out our pool above Sunset Plaza when I was 11. Just for something to do, I would address his mailings. My last contact with him was addressing correspondence to him as “the last home on Peavine”. My mother, Zoe, and he were fabulous friends. If he is alive, Please mention my name to him. I remember him with very fond memories.
With sincerest memories
Elise Sommerville
Zoe’s Daughter

By: paul

paul — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:51:13 +0000

my partner was one of the founders of ah men and when i was a young hayseed he would take me to the store and i could have pretty much anything i wanted. his name was ray long and i believe he was a partner of don cook’s once. bud gaveaux also worked at the store. it feels good to write their names. i’m going to be in la on may 12th 2009.

By: Chris Dichtel

Chris Dichtel — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:54:47 +0000

I like the kind of Jack Kirby-esque illustration in the lower left corner the best.

By: StanFlouride

StanFlouride — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:44:42 +0000

I vaguely recall the 60s but I’m pretty sure these never caught on.

By: rsterling78

rsterling78 — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:10:48 +0000

Add a black undershirt and boots and you’ve got the technician uniform from the original Star Trek.

By: Blurgle

Blurgle — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:25:58 +0000

Oh, God, I haven’t laughed like this in weeks.

By: mike brisendine

mike brisendine — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:57:57 +0000

Looks like the mens division for Fredricks of Hollywood!

By: fluffy

fluffy — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:43:45 +0000

Wow, a whole 8 years before Logan’s Run came out.