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Title: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: VAM on March 25, 2002, 03:38:59 PM
Place your vote for the following:

Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Director
Best Writer
Best Costume Design
Best Scene

The  Accounting Firm of Midnite & MB are holding the results!
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Miles on March 25, 2002, 10:09:14 PM
I think there should be a secret ballot, and then we announce the winners.
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: jennifer on March 25, 2002, 11:11:20 PM
i going to have to think this over Vam but love the
idea!!!!


jennifer
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: VAM on March 25, 2002, 11:54:52 PM
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I think there should be a secret ballot, and then we announce the winners.


Just send me your selection in a message(private) on the board-Others, who feel this way, may do the same.
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: ROBINV on March 26, 2002, 12:46:21 AM
I don't have a problem posting my opinions right here, so here goes:

Best Actress - Lara Parker
Best Actor - Jonathan Frid
Best Supporting Actress - Nancy Barrett
Best Supporting Actor - Thayer David
Best Director - Henry Kaplan
Best Writer - Sam Hall
Best Costume Design - Not sure
Best Scene - Barnabas shoots Angelique, she places the curse on him and the bat flies in and bites them, leaving both of them unconscious on the drawing room floor at the Old House.  The bat may have looked fake, but the scene itself was nevertheless riveting.

Love, Robin
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Luciaphile on March 26, 2002, 01:54:35 AM
How are you differentiating between Best Actor/Actress and Best Supporting?

Luciaphil
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: VAM on March 26, 2002, 03:37:52 AM
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How are you differentiating between Best Actor/Actress and Best Supporting?

The Supporting Actor/Actress compliments the Best Actor/Actress during their stellar performance. They are important because they enhance the others talent.
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: VAM on March 26, 2002, 03:47:08 AM
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I don't have a problem posting my opinions right here, so here goes:



Love, Robin


Thanks Robin!
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Dr. Eric Lang on March 26, 2002, 04:03:36 AM
Oh boy, this should be fun!

BEST ACTOR - Louis Edmonds
BEST ACTRESS - Nancy Barrett
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Thayer David
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Clarice Blackburn
BEST DIRECTOR - Lela Swift
Best WRITER - Sam Hall
BEST COSTUME DESIGN - (Not sure about this category) Naomi's 1795 gown(s)
BEST SCENE - Vicki faints after her initial arrival in 1795 when Naomi asks her to "explain herself." (Limited this category to 1795 story line only)
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: VAM on March 26, 2002, 04:16:24 AM
Maybe I should explain "Best Costume Design" for participants. It is not the designer but the costume or outfit worn by the actor or actress. You have the right idea Chris. Sorry for the confusion.
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Julia99 on March 26, 2002, 07:35:22 AM
BEST ACTRESS - Grayson Hall
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Thayer David
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Nancy Barrett
BEST DIRECTOR - Henry Kaplan!!!!
Best WRITER - Sam Hall
BEST COSTUME DESIGN - 1840 Real time
BEST SCENE - 1995 Barnabas laments another lost love (Roxanne) while Julia looks at him longingly and  expresses grief for a life lived without love.   :'(
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Cassandra on March 26, 2002, 09:06:26 AM
Best Actress-Lara Parker
Best Actor-David Selby
Best Supporting Actress-Grayson Hall
Best Supporting Actor-John Karlen
Best Director-Henry Kaplan
Best Writer-Sam Hall
Best Costume Design-Naomi's gowns-1795
Best Scene-During the 1795 story when Barnabas shot Angelique and she cursed him for all eternity. That was some scene because it had finally told the story of how Barnabas became what he was.     This was fun! Thanks!
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Birdie on March 26, 2002, 03:57:16 PM
Too hard for my pointy little head.  That would mean making a decision.  I could change my mind per episode and mood.  The only one I could actually vote for would be a tie

John Karlen and Thayer David for supporting actor.

Have fun with it.

Birdie
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Luciaphile on March 26, 2002, 04:16:34 PM
Still unclear about best actor/supporting, but since my choices did do leads in certain storylines, guess I'm covered.

Best Actress: Nancy Barrett
Best Actor:  Louis Edmonds
Best Supporting Actress: Clarice Blackburn
Best Supporting Actor: Thayer David
Best Director: Lela Swift
Best Writer: (Tie) Francis Swann and Violet Welles
Best Costume Design: Almost anything Joan Bennett wore with the exception of the swirly paisley dress and the cowl robe thing
Best Scene: Sorry, too hard to pin this down.

Luciaphil

Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Raineypark on March 26, 2002, 04:44:54 PM
Hmmmmm, why isn't anyone specifying WHICH role, when awarding the Acting Oscars?  I mean, was Thayer David better as the Professor, or as Ben?  Was Julia Hoffman a leading role for Grayson Hall, but the Countess DuPre a Supporting role?

Could it be because, except for the Advanced Scholars among us, remembering ALL the roles EACH of them played is like trying to count waves on the shore?

Just out of curiousity, can anyone name another show where so many actors played as many multiple roles?  (Skit-based shows like Saturday Night Live don't count!)

Raineypark
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Julian on March 26, 2002, 08:28:08 PM
Best Actress - Grayson Hall
Best Actor - David Selby
Best Supporting Actress - Kathryn L. Scott
Best Suporting Actor - John Karlen
Best Writer - Malcolm Marmorstein
Best Director - John Sedwick
Best Costume - Magda (1897)
Best Scene - Can't remember the exact scene, but John Karlen and Lara Parker pull out all the stops in a 1970PT confrontation.
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Bette on March 26, 2002, 09:42:38 PM
Best Actress: Grayson Hall
Best Actor: David Selby
Best Supporting Actress: Nancy Barrett
Best Supporting Actor: Thayer David
Best Writer: Joe Caldwell
Best Director: no vote here
Best Costume: all the gypsy costumes
Best Scene: the 1995 "Never without you" scene between Barnabas and Julia (I can't help it, I'm a romantic)  :-*

Bette
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: MikeS on March 26, 2002, 11:47:51 PM
Best Actress-Grayson Hall
Best Actor-Jonathan Frid
Best Supporting Actress-Clarice Blackburn
Best Supporting Actor-Thayer David
Best Director-Henry Kaplan
Best Writer-Violet Welles
Best Costume Design-1840
Best Scene-The final scene with Barnabas and Joshua in
                  the 1795 storyline.
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Gerard on March 27, 2002, 01:10:05 AM
Luciaphil wrote:  
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Best Actress: Nancy Barrett
Best Actor:  Louis Edmonds
Best Supporting Actress: Clarice Blackburn
Best Supporting Actor: Thayer David
Best Director: Lela Swift
Best Writer: (Tie) Francis Swann and Violet Welles
Best Costume Design: Almost anything Joan Bennett wore with the exception of the swirly paisley dress and the cowl robe thing
Best Scene: Sorry, too hard to pin this down.

Well, Luciaphil, you saved me from having to type my answers.  My awarding would've been the exact same!

Gerard
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: ProfStokes on March 27, 2002, 01:12:57 AM
(They may have had supporting roles, but I think that they were the most talented people in the cast.)
Best Actor: Thayer David
Best Actress: Nancy Barrett

Best Supporting Actor: (tie) John Karlen, Jerry Lacy
Best Supporting Actress: Marie Wallace (Jenny Collins)
Best Costume: Any of Joan Bennett's period dresses

I have to admit that I never really paid attention to the writers or directors, and the amazing scenes on the show are too numerous for any one to be 'the best.'

Great topic!

ProfStokes
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Miles on March 27, 2002, 01:53:19 AM
Now that I've been accused of being a yella-bellied coward ;) , here are my picks:

Best Actress: Joan Bennett
Best Actor: Louis Edmonds
Best Supporting Actress: Alexandra Moltke
Best Supporting Actor: John Karlen
Best Director: Lela Swift
Best Writer: Malcolm Marmorstein
Best Costume Design: Barnabas' getup with the cloak
Best Scene: Barnabas tells Carolyn and Vicki the story of Josette's death.

I just thought it would be nice, in keeping with the whole acadamy awards theme, to poll the forum and then hand out the official "Dark Shadows Forums Awards".  Ahh, what an honor that would be ::)
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: VAM on March 27, 2002, 02:07:19 AM
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I just thought it would be nice, in keeping with the whole acadamy awards theme, to poll the forum and then hand out the official "Dark Shadows Forums Awards".  Ahh, what an honor that would be ::)


Actually,  I kind of like your idea-In order to keep it legit, the results needed to be collected by a third party. I did not want to impose a duty on someone. Perhaps Midnite would be willling to collect replys from those, who wish their selection to remain anonymous. I would be grateful because we would like a LARGE response in order to justify the results.
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Midnite on March 27, 2002, 02:27:54 AM
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Actually,  I kind of like your idea-In order to keep it legit, the results needed to be collected by a third party. I did not want to impose a duty on someone. Perhaps Midnite would be willling to collect replys from those, who wish their selection to remain anonymous.

Sure, if anyone would prefer to not post their choices on the board, they can be sent to Midnite@dsboards.com .

Actually, anyone that wants to email me about the board is always welcome to do so.
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: VAM on March 27, 2002, 02:33:28 AM
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Sure, if anyone would prefer to not post their choices on the board, they can be sent to Midnite@dsboards.com .



Thanks Midnite!
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Craig_Slocum on March 27, 2002, 08:33:26 AM
Best Actress -  Nancy Barrett
Best Actor - Jonathan Frid
Best Supporting Actress - Clarice Blackburn
Best Supporting Actor - Craig Slocum
Best Director - Lela Swift
Best Writer - Sam Hall
Best Costume Design - 1795 Flashback
Best Scene
Sam Evans and Burke Devlin go to Collinwood late at night to see Roger Collins, and the whole truth comes out about the car accident, in the presence of Elizabeth Stoddard, when they are all in the drawing room, and Roger is forced to confess that he was guilty of manslaughter, in front of all of them. Burke grabs Roger and forces him to say that he sent an innocent man to prison for 5 years. Burke's final words were, "I thought I wanted to see you rot in prison, but people like you rot wherever they are."
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Doc on March 31, 2002, 02:48:55 AM
BEST ACTRESS - Grayson Hall
BEST ACTOR - Jonathan Frid
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Nancy Barrett
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Thayer David
BEST WRITER - Sam Hall
BEST COSTUME DESIGN - Natalie duPres
BEST SCENE - Julia Hoffman's " home alone" scene when Barnabas tried to scare her into insanity
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: VictoriaWintersRox on March 31, 2002, 05:43:31 AM
Now, this is just from what I've seen LOL Which was from #341 till #420 as I type this.

Best Actress- Grayson Hall
Best Actor- Jonathan Frid

Best Supporting Actress- Alexandra Moltke
Best Supporting Actor-Thayer David (Other then Louis Edmonds, I've seen him the most so far)

Best Director- Lela Swift
Best Writer- Sam Hall

Best Costume- I liked some of Josette's & Victoria's dresses in 1795...
Best Scene: The scene in which Angelique curses Barnabas for all eternity, that's some powerful stuff right there  ;)
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: TEStokes on March 31, 2002, 06:51:08 AM
Best Actress - Grayson Hall
Best Actor - Jonathan Frid
Best Supporting Actress -
Best Supporting Actor - Thayer David (like THAT is a surprise! He could even do a brilliant, older, heavier Barnabas--perhaps one cured from his "sickness." LOL.  ;))
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Miles on March 31, 2002, 06:52:17 AM
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Best Supporting Actress- Alexandra Moltke



Nice to see that I'm not on the only person on this board with an inflated view of Alexandra Motlke's acting abilities  :)

(Vicki Rules)
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Julia99 on March 31, 2002, 07:49:11 PM
I think someone should sent the final results to ShadowGram. . .also, maybe for the DSFEST. . .in that way we might find a few of our issues from another post taken more seriously. . now I have to admit at being surprised how many of **you** voted for Grayson for Best Actress. . i thought it was only Steve, Bette and me. . .???  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: VAM on March 31, 2002, 08:12:40 PM
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I think someone should sent the final results to ShadowGram. . .also, maybe for the DSFEST. . .in that way we might find a few of our issues from another post taken more seriously. . now I have to admit at being surprised how many of **you** voted for Grayson for Best Actress. . i thought it was only Steve, Bette and me. . .???  ;D ;D ;D


Why are you surprised Julia99? I have a real neat clock, which I designed, that has the many faces of Grayson (all her DS characters). We all like Julia in our own special way!
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Julia99 on March 31, 2002, 08:55:59 PM
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I have a real neat clock, which I designed, that has the many faces of Grayson (all her DS characters). We all like Julia in our own special way!


Now that's something I gotta see. . . I just have the  b/w photo from HODS proudly framed in a silver and redwood frame. .but a clock??
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: VAM on March 31, 2002, 09:04:10 PM
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Now that's something I gotta see. . . I just have the  b/w photo from HODS proudly framed in a silver and redwood frame. .but a clock??


If you like, I can make you one. I will give it to you at the Festival. See I am not such a BAD person after all!
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Donna on March 31, 2002, 09:16:51 PM
Best Actress : Lara Parker/ Angelique
Best Actor :  Johnathan Frid  
Best Supporting Actress :  Nancy Barrett
Best Supporting Actor :  Tie for me here .....David Selby/Quinton and  John Karlan/ Willy Loomis

Best Costume Design : Costumes in the 1795 story line
Best Scene : When Angelique put the curse on Barnabas .....we saw how Barnabas became a vampire.

I'm not too familiar with the dirctors or writters names ...so I didn't include them in my vote.  Sorry
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: TEStokes on March 31, 2002, 11:52:12 PM
<<Hmmmmm, why isn't anyone specifying WHICH role, when awarding the Acting Oscars?  I mean, was Thayer David better as the Professor, or as Ben?  Was Julia Hoffman a leading role for Grayson Hall, but the Countess DuPre a Supporting role? >>

Based on this, I not only vote for Grayson Hall as the Best Actress, but also as the Best Supporting Actress.
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: VAM on April 01, 2002, 12:10:43 AM
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Sure, if anyone would prefer to not post their choices on the board, they can be sent to Midnite@dsboards.com .

Actually, anyone that wants to email me about the board is always welcome to do so.

Midnite, did we get any votes off the board?
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Midnite on April 01, 2002, 12:48:23 AM
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did we get any votes off the board?

Nope.
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Julia99 on April 01, 2002, 03:12:38 AM
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If you like, I can make you one. I will give it to you at the Festival. See I am not such a BAD person after all!


Your on!  I'll be unmistakably dressed in my "grayson" memorial t-shirt collection . .one for every day.  My friend Scott just gave me another today with a beatutiful color picture of Carlotta in front of the estate .. .he really should stop feeding this obsession ..
(http://home.earthlink.net/~rjjamison/_uimages/carlotta2.jpg)
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: VAM on April 01, 2002, 01:04:11 PM
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Your on!  I'll be unmistakably dressed in my "grayson" memorial t-shirt collection . .one for every day.  My friend Scott just gave me another today with a beatutiful color picture of Carlotta in front of the estate .. .he really should stop feeding this obsession ..
I don't know you kinda hurt my feelings on that other post :-/
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Julia99 on April 02, 2002, 05:01:32 AM
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I don't know you kinda hurt my feelings on that other post :-/


uh, what??? i'm confused now .. .
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: VAM on April 02, 2002, 05:15:58 AM
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uh, what??? i'm confused now .. .

Remember "the witch one" on the Big Willie post?

Spoiler........


HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY!!!! ;)
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Julia99 on April 02, 2002, 06:22:28 AM
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Remember "the witch one" on the Big Willie post?

Spoiler........


HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY!!!! ;)


Ahhh VAM you are in such trouble when I get to you in Anaheim. . .shouldn't mess with a Julia you know. . .not only well you get your annual proct exame but that hypo now has your name on it!
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Shadowlady on April 02, 2002, 08:50:45 AM
Best Actress:  Lara Parker
Best Actor: Jonathan Frid
Best Supporting Actress: Nancy Barrett
Best Supporting Actor: John Karlen/ Thayer David
Best Director: Lela Swift
Best Writer: Sam Hall, Honorable Mention: Ron Sproat
Best Scene:  The curse of Barnabas, actually lots of scenes from there to the rest of that week of shows when Barnabas died.
Best Costumes: 1795/1840 RT
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: VAM on April 02, 2002, 01:05:40 PM
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Ahhh VAM you are in such trouble when I get to you in Anaheim. . .shouldn't mess with a Julia you know. . .not only well you get your annual proct exame but that hypo now has your name on it!

I will have to find a seat next to Angelique!

P.S. By the way, I will be bringing the clock-Now does the hypo still have my name on it? ;)
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS Place your vote for the following:
Post by: Midnite on April 04, 2002, 10:09:23 PM
I've been wanting to cast my votes for the longest time.  But since VAM didn't set a deadline for voting and I'm somewhat caught up with board stuff this morning (I wish I could say the same for MB), here goes--


Best Actress - NANCY BARRETT
Best Actor - LOUIS EDMONDS
Best Supporting Actress - MARIE WALLACE
Best Supporting Actor - THAYER DAVID
Best Director - LELA SWIFT
Best Writer - VIOLET WELLES
Best Costume Design - FLORA COLLINS' COSTUMES, especially the resplendent red number (not the one on the MPI tape box, but fancier) paired with the ruby and diamond earrings; I'm seeing her in my mind descending the Collinwood stairway, so it must've been PT Flora, or does anyone know for sure?
Best Scene - Roger stops to announce "We'll be back!" before he and Liz, accompanied by Stokes, abandon the great house (and Liz bothered to turn out all the lights-- a nice touch), and as the camera pans the empty house, it comes alive with grammophone music and maniacal laughter, then rests on a certain self-satisfied ghost...
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: CastleBee on April 04, 2002, 10:37:08 PM
Best Actress: Lara Parker
Best Actor: (tie) David Selby/Louis Edmonds
Best Supporting Actress: Nancy Barrett
Best Supporting Actor: (Tie) John Karlen/Thayer David
Best Director: Lea Swift        
Best Writer: Violet Welles
Best Costume Design: Not sure of the names of the costume designers but whoever did the guys 1795 togs!
Best Scene: Vicki on the train into Collinsport (talk about anticipation!)
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Gothick on April 04, 2002, 10:39:12 PM
Just for the record, I detest that annual statuette contest, so I'm sitting this one out.  I think those of you who know me can guess what my choices would be, though.

As I get older and more crotchety (hah!) my innate dislike of awards shows seems to get stronger.  I have to admit though that it is fun to read what you all choose as the best.  Actually all the principal players with a couple of exceptions have their wonderful scenes and shining moments.

Have fun with this, all of you!

Best,

Steve
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: Bob_the_Bartender on April 05, 2002, 12:30:47 AM
Here are my Dark Shadows favorites:

Best Actor: Bob O'Connell
Best Actress: Anita Bolster
Best Supporting Actor: Kenneth McMillan
Best Supporting Actress: Isabella Hoopes
Best Director: Lela Swift
Best Writer: Ron Sproat
Best Costume Design: William H. Loomis
Best Scene: Burke Devlin's barroom brawl with Willie Loomis, in which bartender Bob Rooney played a crucial part.

Bob the Bartender, who remins you that weekends were meant for Michelob.  Is it Friday yet?
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: VAM on April 05, 2002, 03:29:38 AM
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I don't have a problem posting my opinions right here, so here goes:

Best Actress - Lara Parker
Best Actor - Jonathan Frid
Best Supporting Actress - Nancy Barrett
Best Supporting Actor - Thayer David
Best Director - Henry Kaplan
Best Writer - Sam Hall
Best Costume Design - Not sure
Best Scene - Barnabas shoots Angelique, she places the curse on him and the bat flies in and bites them, leaving both of them unconscious on the drawing room floor at the Old House.  The bat may have looked fake, but the scene itself was nevertheless riveting.

Love, Robin


My votes are the same as yours with one exception-I vote a  tie between Jonathan Frid and Louis Edmonds for Best Actor.

Best Costume Design- 1795 and 1840RT storylines
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: IluvBarnabas on October 22, 2006, 02:58:49 PM
Place your vote for the following:

Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Director
Best Writer
Best Costume Design
Best Scen
The  Accounting Firm of Midnite & MB are holding the results!

Ooh, this sounds fun! (And hard! [hall2_wink])

Best Actress-Joan Bennett
Best Actor-Jonathan Frid
Best Supporting Actress-Nancy Barrett
Best Supporting Actor-Humbert Allen Astredo
Best Director-Henry Kaplan
Best Writer-Sam Hall
Best Costume Design 1840
Best Scene- Any and all of the Barnabas/Angelique as a vampire scenes
Title: Re: DS ACADEMY AWARDS
Post by: JVjr on February 18, 2007, 03:50:44 AM
Best Actor - Jonathan Frid, Best Actress - Nancy Barrett, Best Supporting Actress - Grayson Hall, Best Supporting Actor - John Karlen, Best Director - Lela Swift, Best Writer - Sam Hall, Best Costume Design - Whoever did Daphne Harridges dress, Best Scene - When Alexis and Angelique switch places in PT.   JVjr