Charles Phoenix

Charles Phoenix is an American pop culture humorist, historian, author and chef whose work explores 1950s and 1960s kitsch and Americana. Phoenix is widely known for his "Retro slide shows" featuring a collection of vintage film slides capturing mid-century American life and culture-- set to Phoenix's commentary. He's known also for his "test kitchen" creations of exaggerated novelty foods and desserts, including the Cherpumple, a three-layer cake/pie hybrid.