Permanent exhibits include Western horse-drawn carriages and wagons, the history and memorabilia of Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo celebration, local history of Cheyenne, pioneer artifacts and clothing, and Western and folk art. The museum features the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to interpreting, conserving and exhibiting the history and material culture of Cheyenne, Cheyenne Frontier Days, the State of Wyoming and the American West. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States. Retrieved August 23, 2018.Museum in Cheyenne, Wyoming Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum ^ a b Rizzo, Monica (February 16, 2009).^ "Actor Christopher Atkins, wife Lyn Barron, daughter Brittney Bomann and son Grant Bomann"."Idol hopes underlie these 'Confessions' ". "Christopher Atkins: PopWatch 'Teen Idol' Q&A (Part 4 of 4)". ^ a b Bierly, Mandy (January 2, 2009).^ Fleming, Andrew (November 27, 2014)."Denise Richards To Co-Star In 'Blue Lagoon' Reboot, Christopher Atkins To Make Cameo". "Celebrate The Blue Lagoon's 35th Anniversary with 10 Movie Facts You Should Know". "Sexualized Innocence: Revisiting The Blue Lagoon". ^ "Christopher Atkins: Poster Child for Gay Rights Movement?".^ "AFI Catalog of Feature Films: The First 100 Years 1893–1993".^ "The Blue Lagoon (1980) - Financial Information".^ a b McMurrin, Kristin (August 11, 1980)."Look Out, J.R.-Chris Atkins Is Muscling in on the Action as Dallas Beefs Up Its Cast". ^ a b c Wallace, David (July 11, 1983).^ a b c d e Tauber, Michelle (October 9, 2000).^ a b c d e f "Happy Birthday To Rye's Christopher Atkins".Gathering of Heroes: Legend of the Seven Swords Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting ActorĬhinaman's Chance: America's Other SlavesĪction On Film International Film Festival – Best Actor Nominated- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor Nominated- Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture – Male (Extreme Fishing Lure), "a rubbery slipcovering for traditional baits." Personal life Ītkins became a luxury pool builder and co-developed the Christopher Atkins Strike Jacket E.F.L. 76 on VH1's list of 100 Greatest Teen Stars. In 2009, Atkins appeared on VH1's Confessions of a Teen Idol, a reality show featuring former teen idols. In 1999, Atkins appeared in the television sitcom Suddenly Susan, which starred Shields. For one season (1983–1984), Atkins had a recurring role as camp counselor Peter Richards on Dallas. For his performance in the film A Night in Heaven (1983), Atkins won the 1983 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor. His song "How Can I Live Without Her", which peaked at #71 on the Billboard Hot 100, was used in that film. In 1982 Atkins posed nude for Playgirl, and co-starred with Kristy McNichol in The Pirate Movie (1982), an update of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta The Pirates of Penzance. A TV Guide reviewer wrote that "Atkins looks as if he would be more at home on a surfboard," and Gary Arnold wrote in The Washington Post that Atkins' performance "evoke modeling sessions and beach-party movies." Although Atkins was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture – Male for The Blue Lagoon, critical responses to his performance were negative. While Blue Lagoon was controversial due to its nude scenes and sexual content, it nevertheless became a "pop culture phenomenon". Atkins appeared both nude and scantily clad in the film. Released in 1980, the film grossed over $58 million with a production cost of $4.5 million but received negative critical responses. Atkins and co-star Brooke Shields played teenaged cousins who find love while living in an isolated tropical paradise after being marooned as children. The film's director, Randal Kleiser, stated that Atkins was a sailing instructor with no acting experience when he was cast in the film. A friend suggested that Atkins audition for The Blue Lagoon.
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