Tonight on KOCE/PBS SoCal at 9 p.m. is the 2-hour retrospective 60s Flashback: Hullabaloo.  Featured acts include Herman's Hermits (lead singer Peter Noone hosts the special), Lovin' Spoonful, Animals, the Mamas & the Papas, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Sonny & Cher, Byrds, the Four Seasons, Nancy Sinatra, Outsiders, Barry McGuire, Trini Lopez, Bobby Fuller Four, and various hosts (which changed weekly).  And of course there were the backup dancers, which included Donna McKechnie and Michael Bennett.

The show will repeat at 2:30 am, also Sunday at 7 pm and Monday morning at 12:30.

A sci fi film (previously planned as a webseries) by Ansel Faraj [Doctor Mabuse], starring KLS and featuring Jerry Lacy, in limited LA release at the end of this year:

Starlight's End

which came from a (good) sitcom I think, can't remember which one.

Great line from the Mary Tyler Moore finale!  Ted threatened to quit if his coworkers were fired but took it right back, and Murray said when a donkey flies, you don't blame him for not staying up that long.  LOL

Happy Birthday, Annie!           

Happy Birthday to fridfreak!

Patti, the links to Dr. Mabuse info just don't happen to be in this update, but this topic provides them:

Doctor Mabuse Starring Jerry Lacy, Lara Parker and Kathryn Leigh-Scott

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Update Number 280.
February 4, 2013

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Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,

ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS) announces the following breaking news in this Official Online News Update "bulletin."

NOTE: As SG previously reported, there are no plans for a standard Dark Shadows Festival convention this year.

However, SG earlier announced that a special event with DS connections will take place the weekend of April 27-28, 2013, in Coronado, CA (San Diego).

Following are full details.

**** SG PREMIERE ANNOUNCEMENT
UPDATING:

THE DARK SHADOWS FESTIVAL PRESENTS
"DARK SHADOWS ISLAND WEEKEND"
Saturday-Sunday, April 27-28, 2013
Coronado, California (San Diego)
--- "Doctor Mabuse" Movie World Premiere - Sat., April 27

This psychological thriller film features 3 original DS series actors:
JERRY LACY (starring in the title role)
LARA PARKER
KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Coronado Village Theatre
820 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118

The Coronado Village Theatre is a wonderfully-restored vintage cinema (opened in 1947). In 2011, it was converted into a triple-screen movie theatre with auditorium murals that create a 3D effect of historic places in both Coronado and nearby Balboa Park. The theatre is very close to downtown San Diego, Old Town San Diego, Sea World, Balboa Park (San Diego Zoo, museums, Old Globe Theatre, and much more), Pacific Ocean beaches and activities, and other area sights and attractions.
"Doctor Mabuse" Premiere Screening Admission:

$20 - By Advance Reservation Only (details below)

"Who is the mysterious Doctor Mabuse...?"

Find out when this psychological thriller is screened for the very first time. The 3 original DS actors appearing in the movie will be in attendance.

Memorabilia from both "Doctor Mabuse" and "Dark Shadows" will be available for purchase.

--- Event Schedule:
6:00 pm Doors Open - Doctor Mabuse & DS Memorabilia + Refreshments
7:00 pm Doctor Mabuse - Movie Premiere Screening
8:45 pm Onstage Q&A with Doctor Mabuse Cast & Writer-Director Ansel Faraj
9:30 pm Autographs with Jerry Lacy, Lara Parker, Kathryn Leigh Scott, & other cast members

PLUS!
--- DARK SHADOWS LUNCHEON
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Coronado Island Marriott Resort
2000 Second Street
Coronado, CA 92118

Luncheon Event Admission:
$50.00 - By Advance Reservation Only (details below)

Luncheon Special Guests:
DAVID SELBY (Quentin Collins)
LARA PARKER (Angelique)
JERRY LACY (Reverend Trask)
KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT (Maggie Evans)
CHRISTOPHER PENNOCK (Jeb Hawkes)

Enjoy a three-course banquet lunch with our DS guests and other fan attendees in lovely Pacific Ocean surroundings.

The special highlight will be a dramatic performance by David Selby, including live music and songs.
There also will be a Q&A session, autographs, DS memorabilia for sale, and more.

The hotel is 1.3 miles from the Village Theatre, with taxi service available.

Event Schedule:
11:30 am Luncheon at Marriott Ballroom
12:30 pm Dark Shadows Door Prizes & Auction
1:15 pm Shadows & Reflections - David Selby Musical & Dramatic Performance
2:00 pm Guests' Q&A Session, Autographs, and Dark Shadows Memorabilia Sale
4:30 pm Closing

--- EVENTS - RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS
Advance Reservations Are Required For Both Events
Space is limited for both the movie premiere and Luncheon, so it is recommended that reservations be made as soon as possible. Payments are non-refundable.
DOCTOR MABUSE PREMIERE - April 27: $20.00 per person
DARK SHADOWS LUNCHEON - April 28: $50.00 per person
Please send payment by check or money order only. (Sorry, credit card / Paypal cannot be accepted). Please include a SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope).

Send to:
DARK SHADOWS
P.O. BOX 92
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040

--- WEEKEND HOTEL RESERVATIONS & CORONADO ISLAND INFORMATION
Beautiful Coronado Island is only 5 minutes from downtown San Diego via bridge.
Attendees traveling by plane can arrive at the San Diego International Airport. Van, bus, and taxi services all are available to Coronado Island, which is just minutes away.

The Coronado Island Marriott Resort hosts the "Dark Shadows Luncheon" and is only 5 minutes from the Village Theatre, site of the "Doctor Mabuse" premiere the previous evening.

To receive discount Dark Shadows sleeping room rates at the Marriott, use the online reservation form at www.coronadoresortmarriott.com

When making your reservation, you must type in the Dark Shadows Group code - drkdrka - in the Group Code Box.

You also can call the Marriott toll-free reservations line at 1-888-236-2427.

When calling, you must mention the Dark Shadows Group Code - drkdrka - to receive the discount room rates.

Please Note: The Marriott may sell out of sleeping rooms at the discounted rate. Additional rooms may become available at a different price.

There are other nearby Coronado Island hotels, and you may find more on the internet.

Here are three options, all just a few blocks from the Marriott.

The Hotel Del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118. Phone: 855-268-1219. This beautiful iconic, historic location has been used in many movies and television productions.

Best Western Plus Suite Coronado Island, 275 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118. Phone: 800-568-8520.

A more economical, budget-price alternative is Coronado Inn, 266 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118. Phone: 800-598-6624.

**** SG Online Updates will premiere-announce and provide more confirmed "Doctor Mabuse" movie premiere and Luncheon details as they become available, as well as other DS Fest- and DS- related news.