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phoenix at a holiday show , 2014 1998-present ontario , california , u.s. 1962 charlesphoenix.jpg charles phoenix
 humorist , historian , author , chef
charles phoenix

charles phoenix -lrb- born 1962 -rrb- is an american pop culture humorist , historian , author and chef whose work explores and celebrates 1950s and 1960s kitsch and americana .
phoenix is best known for his critically acclaimed `` retro slide shows '' which showcase his collection of vintage film slides capturing mid-century american life and culture accompanied by phoenix 's comedic commentary , as well as his `` test kitchen '' creations of exaggerated novelty foods and desserts , the most famous of which is the cherpumple , a three-layer cake/pie hybrid .
phoenix has made numerous appearances on television talk shows including `` the martha stewart show '' and `` conan '' , as well as acting as a frequent guest commentator on npr and kcet .
