I am so sorry to hear this! I recognize his face from the photo. I did see him at some fests I attended. I don't believe, though, we ever spoke. I will keep his loved ones in my prayers.

As soon as I returned home from this year's event, I got online to research airfares to Burbank. Of course, it's way too early, but I, too, was thrilled it was in the program! So many of us were afraid this was the last hurrah. However, judging by the overwhelming response to this event, of course due to Frid's appearance, I think it was a no-brainer to go ahead with another one next year! Oh, happy day!

All in all, I have to say, it was fabulous, despite it being a day shorter than an actual festival. And, the good news is, they've already announced next year's fest -- July 18 - 20 -- a full three days! It'll be in Burbank this time, which should delight the West Coast folks who've had to fly out two years in a row to the EAst Coast.

Jonathan Frid did look great and was quite spry, as someone else said. It was a pure delight to see him. I, too, though, thought it rude of people to "groan" when he couldn't sign all those photos at the actual banquet. Heck -- I don't think I could have done it, and I'm much younger than Frid. He was a sport, and I did see him in the morning. Fortunately, there wasn't much of a line, but someone who was there after I left told me that he was asked to stay and sign other things. I hope he didn't do it. He had to have been exhausted. Still, the tremendous reception he got was heartwarming.

As for the banquet, it was unbelievable how many people were packed into the room. It truly was frightening. Thank God nothing happened!

I just want to publicly state here how grateful I am to Nancy Kersey for all she did to make this happen and for her unbelievable hard work during the event. She deserves a plaque or something -- hey! A medal -- and even that wouldn't begin to cover it. She was a trouper, through and through! Thank you, Nancy, from the bottom of this fan's heart! I only wish I could have grabbed you for a second to buy you a drink!

That's confusing, Mary. Hopefully, they'll clear it up when we register.

All I know is, there are no plans to do so. The pilot for the proposed series was a "rough draft" at best. While it's slick vis-a-vis special effects, you can see how much polish it needs. It's "not ready for prime time," and thus, it most likely will never be available for sale to the general public.

The striking thing is, he thinks enough of Dark Shadows to mention it to an interviewer. It obviously is a passion for him. I think it's totally cool!

Wow! It's sold out! That's great news. Of course, for those people who were waiting till the last minute, it's not so great. I'm so looking forward to this!