DARK SHADOWS FORUMS
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I just got home from today's fest. The highlight of the show was how they introduced Jonathan Frid. There was a black curtain onstage. They had a candleabra on stage. John Karlen came out in character as Willie and was talking out loud to himself about getting rich. He pulled back the curtain to reveal...a chained coffin!!! He took of the chains and opened the lid and guess who's hand extended from within and choked Willie? Yes, it was Barnabas himself--Jonathan Frid!!!
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For the next hour, Jonathan did a presentation on the evolution of Barnabas. He showed select clips of Barnabas' early days, his first meeting with Maggie in coffee shop, his chat with Burke at the Blue Whale, his confrontation with Josette and Burke after they eloped, etc. Jonathan would read fromhis notes before each scene to mention things he had observed about his performance or why he reacted a certain way. It was great seeing him in person again after so many years. He appeared flustered at times, but he was adorable and the audience just ate it up. I'll post more later. I'm getting sleepy.
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O M G! That had to be the freakin' deal. : ) I would have love to have seen that. I am soooo glad Frid is back at the DS Festivials. Does anyone film these Festivials and sell them.
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Some more random thoughts as I think of them:
Auction: They had a lot of Dan Curtis' personal memoribilla from his office up for bid. His framed House of DS sold the most for approx. $400 or 500. Dan's personal Herman Woulk novel signed by the authour went for about $75. There was also a complete set of Dark Shadows sealed videotapes that went for about $300 or 400. Can't remember exact price but those items, but they were the most expensive ones that stand out. They also had a bust of 1991 Barnabas Ben Cross. There will be another auction on Sun.
Cast Reunion: Roger Davis mentioned that he had a heart bypass surgery a few months ago. He had lost a lot of weight and appeared guant. His disease was herditary and his borther had died of the same heart disease so lucky they operated in time. He just sold some property for $7 millioro
Jonathan Frid did not attend the cast reunion. (was on break)
More later...
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Well I hate to hear about Roger Davis. I wasn't a fan of most of his characters, alas I wish him no harm. I hope he heals well and is able to enjoy a long healthy life. Thanks for the update!!
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I imagine there are legal problems with selling video from cons, or else I'd have a few by now. Still I want them badly. Sounds like JF has jumped back into this with both feet, which is great! I wonder if this board might have convinced him that fans are more respectful than he may have thought for awhile, when he was afraid fandom had perhaps become dominated by blooper mockers who laughed at DS as just being camp or something.
It sounds as if he's saying substantive things about acting, maybe, which I'd love to hear.
As for Roger Davis, I think I'm off the jokes at his expense until I hear something encouraging. Just a personal choice, I'm not guilting anyone here.
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The only thing that turns me off is he told the audience he just sold 7 million dollars worth of property. If that is what he made. To me that is really tacky to say to fans. Many fans who will work their asses off all there lives and will never get that much.
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You forget that Roger's been in the real estate business for years now and has made a killing at it. If he made such a profit recently after surving open heart surgery, he has a right to shout out the news!
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What an awesome introduction for Jonathan Frid. They did it well this year! Wish I could have been there.
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Sounds like it was fun.
I'm cutting out my RD jokes temporarily, as well.
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More thoughts:
David Selby's "Lincoln's Better Angel": Another grand entrance: David came out from the back of the room and walked down the ailse toward the stage shouting, "Quentin for President!!!" and threw confetti from his pocket much to the delight of the audience.
He talked about the similar goals between Abe Lincoln and Obama. He likes the fact that Obama offers hope and change. Said he will probably vote for Obama. Had the audience repeat the Gettysburg address after him in a sort of rap-style. he reminded me of a preacher in a Southern Baptist church. He tried to rally up the audience.
Cast Reunion: Kathryn just got back from New York. Said she's reached that stage in her career where she's doing commercials for osteoporosis.
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At least it isn't Depends or Polident! Besides, having seen her a few weeks ago in Manhattan, she's looking great as always.
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Cast Reunion: Kathryn just got back from New York. Said she's reached that stage in her career where she's doing commercials for osteoporosis.
And Jamie Leigh Curtis is doing commercials for yogurt that helps with our generation's - um - "intestinal situations." Wasn't it just yesterday that she was a frightened teenager running from the maniacal Michael Meyers? Where did the time go?
Well, anyway, the Fest sounds like it's just marvelous! Hopefully more of us will be able to attend future ones. To identify each other, we can write "DS Forums Member" (in easy-to-read print) on our walkers and maybe have our own Geritol, I mean, cocktail hour.
Gerard
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the highlight with Frid + Karlen and the coffin is on my youtube page! www.youtube.com/user/jayteevideo
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At least it isn't Depends or Polident!
True. [ghost_wink] And she's one of the lucky ones to even still have a career because so few others in her similar "stage" do. And, hey, osteoporosis ads haven't exactly hurt Sally Field's career. [ghost_grin]
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To identify each other, we can write "DS Forums Member" (in easy-to-read print) on our walkers
[ghost_cheesy] But one would hope that walkers are at least a few decades off. [ghost_happy]
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Cast Reunion: Kathryn just got back from New York. Said she's reached that stage in her career where she's doing commercials for osteoporosis.
It's a sad day when you see Gidget doing a commercial for osteoprosis. Who would have thunk?
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Well the way I look at it is these actors and actresses have had such an impact on the television viewing and movie audience over the years and people trust them so what a better face to attach to a product. I think American audiences tend to think it is lowering yourself to do a commercial but major movie stars do them in Europe and Japan all the time selling cars and perfumes etc. I know I tend to watch a commerical more closely if I recognize the people in it.
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I don't see it that way. I find it interesting how companies are starting to catch on that celebrities can sell the product. Before I got my cable cut, I was seeing plenty of commercials endorsed by stars, be they Sally Field's medication, Jamie Lee Curtis's yogurt, or Liv Tyler's Nintendo DS. Though I don't think, "Oh, Carrie Underwood's playing Nintendogs, I need to get a copy," it does draw my attention to the commercial. Males tend to appear in voice only, though. I've seen a couple of Kelsey Grammer car commercials, and then there are those HP ads; I've heard Tim Allen, Jack Black, and Jerry Seinfeld on there. Celebrity endorsements are becoming more and more common, although they sometimes draw up discomfort. (Buffy Spoiler)[spoiler]I saw an Advil ad with Kristine Sutherland talking about her horrible headaches. O_O[/spoiler]
Anyway, my warm wishes to those at the Fest, and thanks to Joe for putting up the video. I got a kick out of that.
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blooper mockers
[stfl]
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You forget that Roger's been in the real estate business for years now and has made a killing at it. If he made such a profit recently after surving open heart surgery, he has a right to shout out the news!
I guess. [ghost_undecided] Maybe it's the southern (like Louis) coming out in me. I just think talking about how much money you make is tacky. PEROID! JMO And not I hadn't forgotten he had been in it for years I am well aware he has been in real estate. JMO though. Please don't think I am being rude.
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I imagine there are legal problems with selling video from cons, or else I'd have a few by now. Still I want them badly.
Technically, anytime footage of an actor is sold, the actor should get a piece of the action if they are union. However, there are people like Jenny Brown Fagan and Joe Integlia (sometimes Guy Haines) who sell festival footage. What they cannot sell is performance video from the cons by any one of the actors. The panel discussions and so on has been sold in the past but usually the videographer selling the footage charges just for his or her time and the material used.
Nancy
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I didn't attend the whole fest or even a major part of it, even though it was in my own backyard. I heard that there were about 1500 folks attending the festival. I also heard that the participants of the talent show last night were quite amazing and there were some great singers and clever lyrics presented.
I heard the auction went well and there was a lot of items that went for $$.
I did get to peek around in the autograph line today....I didn't even recognize Roger Davis. He does not look well at all. While I agree mentioning what you sold a house for is not really proper, the fact that he was able to sell anything in this market is remarkable....especially here in Southern California.
Marie Wallce was so nice and accomodating and KLS looked gorgeous- loved the pink shoes that matched her top.
Peeked into the conference room and Mr. Frid was entertaining all with his stories....the room was packed and of course, very attentive.
Was nice to see old friends and make some new ones, even if it was a very short visit for us.
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Thank you Joe for sharing that video of Jonathan Frid and John Karlen. That was so nice of you. [ghost_smiley]
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Does anyone have anything about NODS? And did anyone see the lost script they performed from 1968!!??
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OMG! That's a riot! I wish I could have been there to see that. And thanks for the video!
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Does anyone have anything about NODS? And did anyone see the lost script they performed from 1968!!??
I didn't stay for the NODS presentation, but Jim Pierson told the audience that they would show the lost footage with restored audio that the actors recently dubbed. He said both films are coming to dvd soon!
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Not just any scene - but a scene that's never been shown at any of Darren's previous presentations. That's VERY exciting for those of us who love NoDS. [ghost_wink] And as I mentioned elsewhere, if anyone would like to share details from the presentation, please post in the "Is NODS still being restored??" topic on Current Talk '08 II. Also, please share any interesting info from the Depp/DS film presentation in "It's official: Dark Shadows returns as a film with Johnny Depp", also on that board. That way all of that sort of info will mostly be in one place and not scattered over several current boards and topics. [ghost_smiley]
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He talked about the similar goals between Abe Lincoln and Obama. He likes the fact that Obama offers hope and change. Said he will probably vote for Obama. Had the audience repeat the Gettysburg address after him in a sort of rap-style. he reminded me of a preacher in a Southern Baptist church. He tried to rally up the audience.
Ugh.
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Ugh.
Seconded.
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Ugh.
Seconded.
Thirded, but I'd have been too desperate not to have a bad experience that I'd have strained to find the fun in it.
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When David Selby had us rap a lot of people really got into it. I couldn't, I'm sorry, I just don't like rap.
I wish I had rapped for him though, because he is such a sweetheart.
He was only going to be there for Saturday so if we wanted an autograph, Saturday was our only chance, and only till nine that night.
But that dear, dear man stayed late for us.
He was exhausted but he stayed. I got my book signed at 10:45 and there were about twenty people behind me.
Which put me in the perfect time and place to step aside so I wouldn't bump into Jonathan Frid as he was entering the hall
of my hotel. I was so completely overcome at being four feet away from him that I couldn't even look at him.
Now that was the highlight of the fest for me. I wish I'd been able to look at him. I was smiling with sheer joy, but at his entourage, not him.
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Willie re-releasing Barnabas was absolutely priceless!! Thank you for sharing that video. That made my day.
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he is such a sweetheart.
He was only going to be there for Saturday so if we wanted an autograph, Saturday was our only chance, and only till nine that night.
But that dear, dear man stayed late for us.
He was exhausted but he stayed. I got my book signed at 10:45 and there were about twenty people behind me.
So he went over 10:45 and still had 20 behind you. Great guy it seems. We may not agree with his political or should I say some but it's cool seeing different aspects of David Selby.
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I seem to sound harder on him than I wanted to be. I can't help but to be in a harsh frame of mind at the moment. Besides, I now have a permanant sound-sensitivity because of land-mine volume rap that used to be played in this building for a couple years, to the point where I can't listen to my own music here most of the time. I'm glad I didn't have to be there, because I'd end up associated thudding, painful rap with David Selby.
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I worked the Jonathan Frid table where he was selling items as a "silent auction". These items were all collected by JF over the years. There was 2 sets of DS comic books; Playbills [not sure if I have that name right] from different NY shows he attended over the years, framed photos and posters. At the end, he would autograph every auctioned item. Also for sale was the DVD Frid Evil. I don't know who bought the auctioned items or how much each ended up paying. Maybe someone who won the auctioned item may say what they won.
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I think Jonathan should have been at the cast reunion, since it was right after his SAT presentation...
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I think Jonathan should have been at the cast reunion, since it was right after his SAT presentation...
It would have been nice and I would have loved to see the interaction with them all but I don't know why he didn't stick around. Must have had a good reason so I'm just happy I saw him for 1 1/2 hours. I seemed to me that some of the actors, during the Cast Reunion, were very tired. I had the impression some of them would have preferred to be back stage with JF or anywhere else! LOL
But they stuck it out and I think it was for all the new fans who wanted to see and talk with them. David Selby looked like he was ready to fall asleep. Before JF came on stage, David was performing for 1 1/2 hours and he had to be tired, after seeing that video of him bouncing around on the stage. I got tired just from watching him. ;)
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To identify each other, we can write "DS Forums Member" (in easy-to-read print) on our walkers
[ghost_cheesy] But one would hope that walkers are at least a few decades off. [ghost_happy]
Some of us have started with black quad canes. I wish they would make one with
a wolfshead handle. :))
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I worked the Jonathan Frid table where he was selling items as a "silent auction". These items were all collected by JF over the years. There was 2 sets of DS comic books; Playbills [not sure if I have that name right] from different NY shows he attended over the years, framed photos and posters. At the end, he would autograph every auctioned item. Also for sale was the DVD Frid Evil. I don't know who bought the auctioned items or how much each ended up paying.
Looked like most of the DVD's and other things sold. When I went by the table on
Sunday there was not a lot of them left. I can check and see if more are for sale.
Jonathans Items were priced so that anyone could probobly by them. They were
not expensive. Many people came by and said that they were going to do the
ebay trick at the last minute.
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Re Frid: When you hit 80, you get to do whatever the hell you want, that's my position. In fact I'm counting on it. I intend to rule the world when I'm 80, by guilting humans everywhere to do my bidding. Oops, sarcasm... I really do mean that JF should get a pass for things people think that maybe he shouldn't do.
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Lori or anyone else, do you know what the comics finally went for? I know on Saturday, bids were already over $100. Those were very popular.