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CLASSIC TV CONVENTIONS
There are a couple of conventions coming up that will surely please classic TV and old time radio fans. From the press releases:
The 35th Annual Friends of Old Time Radio Convention (www.fotr.net) will take place October 21-24 2010 at the Ramada Plaza hotel in Newark, NJ. the four day event features live recreations of classic old time radio programs with all-star casts as well as memorabilia, music, panel discussions, autographs and historical presentations. The convention is a great way to meet and show appreciation for the veterans who made old time radio great as well as get to know some of the younger actors who are working to keep the tradition alive.
The invited guest list looks great so far. I know everyone will enjoy seeing the great Simon Jones ("Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy") again. Shirley Mitchell (Lelia Ransom on Gildersleeve), New York area television host Chuck McCann, WXYZ veteran Elaine Hyman ("The Lone Ranger"), ABC announcer Bill Owen and Gloria McMillan (Harriet Conklin on Our Miss Brooks) are also back for more. Local New York talk show legend Joe “Nostalgia King” Franklin will recreate his show live on stage, bringing his own surprises guests along. Another great returning guest is Ivan Curry, star of “Bobby Benson and the B-Bar B Riders” on old time radio. The guest list changes frequently, so keep checking the website for updates.
Thursday - Sunday programs include an afternoon program that consists of a recreation, panel discussions and dealer rooms. The evening program features a buffet dinner in which there is at least one special guest at each table and all-star recreations. It's a great way to socialize with the stars as well as see them perform. On Sunday, there is a buffet breakfast and panel with remaining guests.
Shows scheduled for recreation this year include The Great Gildersleeve, The Adventures of Sam Spade, The First Nighter, Fibber McGee & Molly, Columbia Workshop, Screen Guild Theater and The Adventures of Superman.
Please contact Sean Dougherty, publicity coordinator, at 201-739-2541 or SeanDD@optonline.net <mailto:SeanDD@optonline.net> or @doughertysean on Twitter, or The Friends of Old Time Radio Convention on Facebook for more information.
And then there's this:
Hey kids! What time is it? It's time for the 5th Annual Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention! This year's dates are September 23 - 25, 2010
This year's celebrity guests include:
VAN WILLIAMS (Surfside 6, The Green Hornet)
ROY THINNES (The Invaders)
DAWN WELLS (Mary Ann on Gilligan's Island)
MARK GODDARD (Johnny Ringo, Lost in Space)
GERI REISCHL (Jan Brady on The Brady Bunch Hour)
ED NELSON (Peyton Place and tons of TV and Roger Corman films)
WILL HUTCHINS (Sugarfoot, Hey, Landlord, Blondie)
MARSHA HUNT (Rare appearance of Hollywood actress
of motion pictures and television!)
This will be the first autographing appearance for Van Williams and Roy Thinnes in twenty years! This will be a convention exclusive and we highly doubt they will be appearing at any other conventions in the nearby future!
PANELS AND PRESENTATIONS
World premiere screening of original documentaries!
"The History of The Lone Ranger" hosted by Fran Striker, Jr.
A Retrospective Look at The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Old Time Radio Recreation on Stage!
The Screen Career of Harry Langdon
The History of Astounding Science Fiction Magazine (1930-1960)
A History of the Enchanted Forest
I'll Take My Buster Keaton Rare, Please
A Look Back at Vox Pop
Charity Auction to Benefit the St. Jude Children's Hospital
Drive-In Movie Theater on Friday Night (starts at sunset)
Restoring Motion Pictures from Archival Prints
ON DISPLAY!
The original 1966 Chrysler Imperial Black Beauty from the Green Hornet TV series! There were only two made and one of them resides in a museum in California. The other is owned by a private collector who fully restored the vehicle and will have it on display at the convention. (This is not a replica!) The new Green Hornet movie due for release this December will be using a similar car (also a 1966 Chrysler Imperial) so check out the car that was inspired for the major motion picture!
MOVIE ROOM RUNS 24 HOURS A DAY
1956 Bob Hope Christmas Special with Mickey Mantle
The unseen version of Parson Us (1931) with Laurel and Hardy
Unaired TV Pilots
The City That Never Sleeps (rare 1953 film noir)
plus many other rare films!
HOUSE OF WAX (1953)
Will be screened in 3-D! Glasses will be provided.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 6:36am
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PAST FALL
Remember the network fall previews? Here's the 1969 ABC fall preview introducing shows like Love American Style, The New People, Marcus Welby, The Courtship of Eddie's Father, Room 222, and other classics.
Part two follows.
Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 8:38am
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This Knight Rider replica is for sale, this car has orginal molds it has brand new engine, it has a new rear end also a new transmission 700R4 with 3 stage shift kit 2,000 stall converter with lock up and overdrive. This car has over $65,000 invested in it over 10 years, its new inside and out. The guy is selling due to moving and a baby on the way. Click here to see all of what this car offers and to contact the buyer.
Saturday, August 7, 2010 - 9:45am
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BEHIND THE SCENES FROM THIS WEEK'S ENTOURAGE
HOW MANY SHOWS HAS THIS GUY GOT?
I'm no fan of reality shows but I like Chef Ramsay's programs where he curses and screams at people. He's got a new one that's decidedly more life affirming called Master Chef, based on a competition show that's so hot around the world. It's a compelling watch even if it does get a bit maudlin.
Friday, August 6, 2010 - 8:00am
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THE ONE, THE ONLY...
Television was Groucho Marx's to conquer and conquer it did. He was the rare film comedian to make a big splash on TV and sustain that success. His superior wit was tailor made for the small screen, he didn't need fancy visuals or expensive production numbers. Thanks to You Bet Your Life we have hours upon hours of hilarious entertainment to enjoy for years to come. The two DVD collections that were released a few years ago contain some of the funniest TV episodes ever. Here's the opening segment from Groucho's summer rerun series in 1955.
When Dean Martin hosted The Hollywood Palace in 1964 he closed the show with the next week's star, Groucho. It's not long before the ad-libbing started.
Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 7:49am
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