One thing I have noticed from attending DS Festivals for over 20 years is how everyone (except perhaps Mr. Davis) reveres John Karlen as an actor- even Jonathan Frid.  It goes without saying that he is definitely an "actor's actor"- one who gives all to his costars and helps them achieve great performances.  Lara and Kathryn simply adore John, and the only reason that Alexandra Moltke showed up at the Museum of TV & Radio tribute a few years back is because she did it at his request.  I don't think there's any other actor in the DS family who is more beloved than our gregarious John, and let me tell you, when he joins Grayson, Joan, Thayer, Michael, Don  and the others "up there" (and may that day not happen for years to come!), many a DS fan and costar will shed a lot of tears.

Let's face the simple fact that John is a vastly talented actor and Mr. Hall could've never played such a range of characters (Willie/Carl/Will Loomis/Desmond/Kendrick/Alex) the way John did during those four years he was on DS.  Can't wait to see him again in August- he rocks!

Sam Hall has gone on record (in one of the DVD interviews) that he told Dan Curtis not to end a scene with a CU of Grayson's face because of her "fish-face" pout (my words).

And let's not forget her blinking or her smoker's hack!

Grayson Hall was 5'7", which  is considered tall for a woman.  BTW, guess who wrote those scripts with that "tall woman" descriptions (e.g. Roxanne using her psychic powers to find the imprisoned Julia in 1970PT)?  That's right- Sam Hall!!

The tallest actress on DS was probably Terry Crawford- 5'9" in stocking feet!  I should know, having seen her at numerous fests and she is quite impressive.  And if I'm not mistaken, Marie Wallace is about up there too heightwise....

And how about some Grayson video?  I've recorded her Girl From U.N.C.L.E. off cable, and with her Night Gallery appearance on DVD, it would be nice to show those appearances during the fest.  Also, we must acknowledge the past two decades without our girl.  BTW, will the book have photos?  Is there a website for the book?

Buzz, I knew you were a fellow after my own heart!  I had a Big Jim, too, and the camper set as a kid!!  Also GI Joes and Hot Wheels (I'd love to track down a Thundershift 500 racing set at a cheap price for my nephews- I can't tell you what joy it brought me), and Matchbox cars!  About McCrory's - at one point, our former Kresge's in Staten Island became a McCrory's for a few years, and then it closed down in the 80's.

Actually, it was on the radio in Collinwood when Adam kidnapped Carolyn!  BTW, I grew up in NYC with WABC and later WCBS-FM, and a lot of those songs bring memories, though there's some I've never heard before!  There are some songs I'll always associate with DS, though.  Whenever I hear Huey Lewis & The News' "The Power of Love", I instantly go back to August '85 and the heartbreak of reading Grayson's obituary.  On the other hand, I always associate "Music To Watch Girls By" by The Bob Crewe Generation with the Laura Collins storyline, since it was on the charts then.  When I started kindergarten in September '70, the big hit song was "Make It With You" by Bread, and that's when 1840 began.  Whenever somone mentions the summer of '71, I automatically think of Carole King and one of the best 45s ever: "It's Too Late" / "I Feel The Earth Move".

Here's a link to the ultimate top 40 station of the 60s and 70s- WABC!

http://musicradio.computer.net/

Since it is the 40th Anniversary, it would be nice if the big three holdouts (Alexandra Moltke, Kate Jackson, and David Henesy) finally showed up and if Jonathan came down from Canada for the shindig.  And what about Lela Swift, Sam Hall, and D.C. himself??? 

Great minds think alike- I had already placed my votes earlier today, along with some other films.  Every little bit helps!