SHADOWGRAM UPDATE # 432
Friday, January 24, 2020
-- JOHN KARLEN MEMORIAL -- CELEBRATION OF LIFE
-- LARA PARKER AT THE HOLLYWOOD SHOW
JOHN KARLEN MEMORIAL – CELEBRATION OF LIFE
As news of John's passing yesterday has spread, the outpouring of affection and appreciation has been overwhelming. Dozens of online outlets have reported the news, including the Associated Press, Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, Entertainment Tonight, People, Entertainment Weekly, Closer Magazine, MeTV, the Los Angeles Times and many more.
Tributes have been posted by hundreds of fans from all over the world and from John's co-stars including Lara Parker, David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, and Marie Wallace. It is clear that the millions of viewers who enjoyed John's work with Dark Shadows, "Cagney & Lacey" and other projects felt a strong and lasting impression. John's ability to connect with audiences with performances that were authentic, believable and emotional was his greatest strength. The warmth and humor he shared as a longtime attendee at Dark Shadows Festivals and related events further solidified his place as a favorite among fans.
John Karlen's life and artistic legacy will be celebrated with a public memorial open to everyone which will be held later this spring in the Los Angeles area at a date and location to be announced. ShadowGram will relay details as soon as they become available.
LARA PARKER AT THE HOLLYWOOD SHOW
The long-running celebrity autograph convention entitled "The Hollywood Show" returns to the Burbank, California Marriott Hotel for its next gathering on Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1.
Lara Parker, who missed joining other DS actors at the October 2018 event, which included the sneak-peek preview of "The Master of Dark Shadows" documentary, will be attending The Hollywood Show along with her actress friend Diane Salinger of "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" and "Salem" fame.
For those who would like to meet with Lara, receive an autograph picture or take a photograph with her, she will be at the Hollywood Show from 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm on January 31 and from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm on February 1.
Other attendees will include Robert Wagner (with whom Lara appeared in three episodes of the series "Switch"), Stefanie Powers, Ed Asner, Delta Burke, Lorenzo Lamas and Kelly Hu, who played Julia Hoffman in the 2004 DS pilot.
The Hollywood Show
Los Angeles Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel
2500 North Hollywood Way
Burbank CA 91505
For more information, please go to
www.hollywoodshow.com/main.php
