That was fascinating, and the information was new to me.  I wouldn't be surprised if it was true that Tony George did not have a contract because nearly all the actors on DS seemed to work without contracts.

This does explain why Burke dropped out of sight so abruptly in 1967 and why "ghost of Jeremiah" wound up being played by that other actor--Timothy something or other (a really sweet guy, apparently).

I do feel that George exaggerates Joan Bennett's difficulty learning lines.  I do remember Nancy Barrett telling me, when I asked about Joan, how she always remembered Joan periodically taking her hand and the terror in Joan's eyes because she had "dried"--forgotten her lines for a flash.  I don't believe Joan was able to use the TelePrompTer due to her wearing glasses in real life but they may have written her lines in huge letters on boards to help her--this was done for Jonathan as well.

Thanks for a really fascinating read!

Steve

This image first surfaced some months ago. I still doubt that it's really Lara.  Did anyone ask her if it was a shoot she remembered?

Of course she may have done it and either no longer remember, or have her own reasons not to remember... something about this woman just doesn't quite look like Lara.  To me, at least.

G.

Well, we're at the point now where clearly, KLS and LP ARE the surviving cast members as far as the DS Festival is concerned.

Selby is included when his schedule permits but he actually has a career so... (did I say that with my outloud voice?).

I'm not in the income bracket they're currently catering to, so it doesn't really bother me--I'm glad I was able to meet a few of my favorites while they were still alive and attending.

G.

Thanks for posting this, Richard.  I will do what I can even though I personally am doubtful it will do any good.

My holiday message to the suits who control WB Home Video is a succinct one:  a word that rhymes with "hockey puck", followed by YOU ALL.

Holiday cheer,

G.

That's a fabulous thread, Darren.  Way to go! and of course now i'm more frustrated than ever with the latest releases of the films. Aargh!

If I can think of something civil and eloquent to say, I'll post, but some of the posters, particularly yourself and Richard W, have already said it all much better than I could have.

If James Aubrey really did target Grayson's performance for cuts, that's yet another reason to loathe and detest the man.

Happy Thanksgiving!

G.

Do we know if the cruise is going to be the only event being sponsored by the DS Festival in 2013?

I'm really wondering if this cruise is planned as, perhaps literally, a swan song for the Festival.

G.

Was it an old commercial, Annie?  From what I have heard, Diana is completely retired now.

G.