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Current Talk '03 II / Re:Pre-emption blues
« on: October 03, 2003, 03:21:35 PM »
Hi Cassandra, as I've mentioned before, I've been watching my tapes of the previous Sci Fi broadcast of the Laura storyline (from 1967).   Last night's shows were really great.  Roger threw the painting of Laura and David into the fire to the sound of piercing off-camera shrieks!  Diana's performance in the role of Laura just keeps getting creepier and creepier.

I think the first weeks of 1897 is an excellent choice for hiatus viewing.  Those have to be some of the best episodes the series ever did.  I actually prefer it to the start of 1795, which I know many fans rate as DS' finest moments.

Isn't Magda a hoot?  I love her cackling over "jeeep-seeee carrrds--older than theee Tarot!"  And Sandor is such a wonderful mix of grubbiness, sly absconding and genuine kindliness.

G.

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Current Talk '03 II / Re:Check out October
« on: October 03, 2003, 02:58:48 PM »
This is FABULOUS! on an INTERNATIONAL scale!

MB, you deserve an extra special present for this!

a fan 4ever,

G.

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Calendar Events / Announcements '03 II / Re:Hip Grayson goes to Mexico
« on: October 02, 2003, 05:07:47 PM »
Thanks for these truly fabulous shots, dear.  I absolutely adore the closeup of Grayson with Matt.  I hope he gets to see it--perhaps you should send him a copy.

Matt and Sam joined Grayson in Mexico at some point during the Iguana shoot.  I'm not sure just how long they were down there.  Matt was kindergarten age that year (he's the same age as me--we were born 3 weeks apart--my Mom and Grayson were carrying babies at the same time, which kind of freaks me out).

It was during this time in Mexico that Matt and Liza Todd, Elizabeth Taylor's daughter, became friends, and they continued to visit with one another over the years.  Liza's wedding happened at Grayson and Sam's home, and Elizabeth had to soothe the tempers of the local police who were dragooned into serving bodyguard duty.

G.

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Current Talk '03 II / Re:The Real Cadogan Square
« on: October 02, 2003, 01:18:25 AM »
Hey, John, forget about the Bromwells; was there any sign of Niall Bradford???

on pins and needles,

Steve

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Current Talk '03 II / Re:"A Little Girl Who Left The Scene."
« on: October 02, 2003, 01:16:24 AM »
I love that 1968 interview in which Grayson complained that Julia was such a damn "straight-ass"!

There *are* some wonderful moments where Grayson's own personality comes through in her performance as Julia, and I think this line must surely be one of them.  Thanks for mentioning it, John.

regards, Steve

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Calendar Events / Announcements '03 II / Re:OT-when are we officially middle aged
« on: September 30, 2003, 10:33:12 PM »
Happy Birthday, darling!

Hope your day is special, and may it be the start of the best year ever!

My life really began at 40, so I personally have no regrets whatsoever about being designated Middle Aged.

xo  Steve

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Current Talk '03 II / Re:The "A" word
« on: September 30, 2003, 09:01:09 PM »
Love darling,

at first I thought you were referring to a certain lady (well, that's one word for her) who will shortly be gracing the hallowed halls of Crawlinwood once again.

I'll have to look at that tape!  but my guess is that Jim S was about to goof and say his next line, or something. That happened a lot on the show.

G.

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Current Talk '03 II / Re:Barbara Steele
« on: September 29, 2003, 11:01:01 PM »
I believe Barbara did production work on one of the DS MPI anniversary tapes as well.  As far as I know, she has been involved in production since at least the early Eighties.

About 8 years or so ago there was a rumor that Barbara, Martine Beswick, and Mary Woronov were going to portray a trio of vampire actresses of a certain age who roamed the corridors of various fan conventions literally feeding off their admirers.  I'm sorry that never seems to have come to anything--I thought the idea sounded really rich!

G.

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Current Talk '03 II / Re:Error in DVD 7 Episode ???
« on: September 29, 2003, 07:59:18 PM »
Well, thanks for that note, and good luck with your investigations.

Unfortunately, I can think of entire episodes that would be practically edited out of existence if current industry standards (or, shall we say, rational standards?) are applied to Dark Shadows!

I am afraid that MPI does not realize just how obsessive we Dark Shadows fans are about our favorite show!  Perhaps the discussions here will help you to understand.

G.

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Current Talk '03 II / Re:Barbara Steele
« on: September 29, 2003, 07:56:34 PM »
Nice avatar, Raineypark!

I attended TWO Mabon rituals this past weekend, one of which I priested at. So I'm definitely getting that 'tis the season feeling.

Gothick

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Current Talk '03 II / Barbara Steele
« on: September 29, 2003, 06:16:11 PM »
For at least a month now, I've been meaning to share the news that Barbara Steele (who played Dr. Julia Hoffman in the 1990 remake of Dark Shadows) is credited as a producer (I may be wrong, but I think she's what is described in the Industry as a "line producer") for the new camp hit, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, on Bravo.

I really hope that Barbara was not involved in the detestable "Boy meets boy."  I watched a few episodes of that, and I wouldn't like to think of her being part of something that so shamelessly manipulated an individual's emotional life.

On the other hand, who in their right mind signs onto a reality show in the hope of finding a boyfriend?

puzzling, but happy to know that Barbara is gainfully employed,

G.

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Calendar Events / Announcements '03 II / Re:Frid Heads towards Collin*g*wood!
« on: September 26, 2003, 10:10:31 PM »
Nancy, A friend of mine told me that he saw a claim on the discountdvd.com website that the new MPI DS Reunion (aka DS Memories) DVD has a new narration on it by Jonathan.

Have you heard anything about this?  I just checked the listing on Amazon.com and there was no mention of it.  I did think it was odd that they put Jonathan's face on that tape, given that he did not attend the "reunion" event.

Apparently, the blurb my friend saw stated that a portion of the tape/disc includes surviving cast members talking about their favorite scenes/episodes (which are also included, in snippet form I would gather).

I wonder whether this item will see a VHS format release.

That's exciting about Jonathan performing in Collingwood.  I am going to be in Ontario, but in early October for Columbus Day weekend.

Thanks,

Steve

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Current Talk '03 II / Re:today was the day!
« on: September 26, 2003, 07:48:34 PM »
Julia as the glam girl of Collinwood!  honey, she's paid her dues, roll out the red carpet and break into that champers.

I think different shots of Julia during this time period would make a wonderful video to the Pet Shop Boys Absolutely Fabulous track.  It's too bad I failed to see any screen captures from the episode where Julia hypnotises Daphne.  I loved the purple eye shadow and the scarf she was wearing in that episode.  Very High Priestess.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Misterioso darling!

G.

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Current Talk '03 II / Re:Error in DVD 7 Episode ???
« on: September 26, 2003, 03:30:46 PM »
I'm really grateful to everyone who has posted about the cuts in the episodes on DVD.  If I ever do get the DVD's, I will be sure to hang onto my videos as well, since MPI didn't bother paying someone to "correct" those!!!!!

I shudder to think what further cuts await in future volumes...

Oh, I remember Ashenrider very well!  He was charming and talented.  Another one from  the old days I miss is Marcos.  That guy was a real sweetheart.

G.

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Current Talk '03 II / Re:Virginia Vestoff(1940-1982)
« on: September 25, 2003, 06:09:15 PM »
Hi David,

there's a wonderful little photo-essay about Virginia in this book:

The Playmakers, by Stuart Little (yep, that's his real name) and Arthur Cantor.  NY: Norton, 1970

There are no references to her being on DS--it's possible that she started on the show after the book had gone to press.

I absolutely agree with you that Virginia Vestoff might have done great things, had she lived, but in my opinion, her performance as Samantha is outstanding.  Really a great highlight of the series, and in many ways, the best thing about the entire 1840 storyline.  She and James Storm had wonderful onscreen chem together.

Talking of Stuart Little, there's a wonderful photo in his book Off-Broadway: The Prophetic Theatre, of Grayson Hall in the 1960 production of The Balcony.

Cheers, Steve

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