Hi Dom, welcome! I was at the Las Vegas Dark Shadows Festival too. I live in Las Vegas. That was my first Fest. I started watching Dark Shadows in the 60s when I was a little girl, now my little girl watches it too. She'll be 6 years old next month. My Mom is a big fan of the show too. I used to watch it with her when I was younger than my daughter. It's incredible that Dark Shadows is still so popular after all these years. I remember watching it 34 years ago. I too have all the MPI videos. Those are sure great to have!  

I have the MPI videos, so I put on the next episode and watch it and the other episodes on the tape. I keep all the tapes with Craig Slocum's scenes, on top of the big screen. I never get enough of him!

Now there's a shocker!!!! What, not Harry?
And you might like "Ezra" better if Craig Slocum had played that part in 1897 instead of the actor who replaced him. Or maybe not? ?!?

I'm just not crazy about the name "Harry".  It's actually a nickname. It reminds me of Harold too much, the name it derived from. No, I still wouldn't like "Ezra" better even if Craig Slocum had played the role, I find the name unappealing.

Here's my picks!

Favorite Male Name - Noah  
Favorite Female Name - Millicent  
Least Favorite Male Name - Ezra  
Least Favorite Female Name - Bathia  

Bob, I guess Nicholas is trying to outdo Lt. Forbes record for wearing the same outfit daily.  I keep waiting for Nicholas to show up one day dressed as the Joker from "Batman"!  
John

That's funny! I thought of the Joker too. I could see him in that role.  

Hi Everyone,

Here's what I have to report about the Dark Shadows Festival 2002, held at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, CA. I really liked the location, very nice place! I didn't go to Disneyland on Friday, I went out to the swimming pool and spent a relaxing time over there. It was a fun weekend, nice seeing the Dark Shadows stars, and my friends again, plus meeting new people. I met Minja, Julia99, Teresa, Midnite, Henry, and others who I can't remember their names, sorry! ProfStokes was the first person I met up with, and later on, Bobubas. Good to see you again! I bought some neat stuff from the dealers' room. I'm wearing a t-shirt I bought. I talked with Jay Nass who sells Dark Shadows Photos. He was one of those lucky fans who went to the studio while Dark Shadows was being filmed, and took lots of great photos, and got autographs, including Craig Slocum's. I have photos that I bought from him. He told me about the times he saw Craig at the studio. I enjoyed hearing about it. At the Festival, I was lucky to get autographs and pics taken with all the Dark Shadows stars in attendance. I don't have my pics yet, but will update my Cheryl's Dark Shadows Website soon, and you all can see them there, hopefully the pics will turn out good! Some of the stars who were scheduled to attend, were unable to be there. Lara Parker's son got married on the weekend, so she of course was at the wedding instead. It was announced that Diana Millay couldn't attend because of weather conditions in New York. Her plane was struck by lightning while still on the ground (luckily), so that fouled up her travel plans, glad she is okay! It was nice to see Kathryn Leigh Scott, Marie Wallace, Roger Davis, David Selby, John Karlen, Christopher Pennock, and Dennis Patrick again, and also meeting Robert Rodan for the first time. I am not good at remembering things in detail, so I will just share what I liked most. Friday 6/28 - My Favorite DS Bloopers with Kathryn Leigh Scott, The Best Of Willie Loomis with John Karlen, Sat. 6/29 - Remembering Louis Edmonds, Guests: Roger Davis, Jeanne Avery, David Selby, DS Cast Reunion, Sun. 6/30 - DS Fan Videos (these were hilarious!), DS 35th Anniversary Tribute video with Dan Curtis & Cast, DS Video Vault (I provided a video of a film of Craig Slocum's called, "Is This Love?" (1957) he was 17 years old), Guests: Robert Rodan, Chris Pennock, Marie Wallace, Dennis Patrick, DS Dramatic Showcase with John Karlen and Kathryn Leigh Scott. I lucked out in the autograph sessions, I got em all and didn't have to wait in long lines, can't wait to see and share the pics! The Banquet With The Stars on Sunday evening was a delicious dinner, door prizes, videos, and a nice farewell. There was no star at my table, but I sat with ProfStokes, which was nice. Midnite was at the table behind us. On Sunday morning, Richard Halpern of the Collinsport Players was on stage and asked the fans who were wearing special t- shirts to go up so everyone could see them. I wore Craig Slocum t-shirts all weekend, special shirts that I had made for the Festival, so I went up and showed off the one I was wearing of Craig as Harry Johnson. I don't remember what Richard Halpern said other than something about Craig Slocum as Harry Johnson. I was laughing so hard. I never thought I would ever go on stage! Midnite snapped a picture of it. That was my moment of fame with Craig Slocum at the Dark Shadows Festival. He lives on in memory! It was a fun weekend but went by so quick as always. I plan on and hope to make it to New York next year, and I hope that those of you who didn't get to go can make it there next year as well. I had a great time. I'm looking forward to reading others reports too and seeing their pics!  

LOL, I just bet Mrs. Johnson was tougher than her. My money would be on her!  

Yes, and better off to have a job there too! Jason McGuire would be impressed.