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Current Talk '06 II / Re: The Salem Branch - Your thoughts
« on: September 07, 2006, 02:34:16 PM »
Golly--I gave my copy of Angelique's Descent away to a friend (who I know enjoyed it very much).

I enjoyed reading it--I thought the pre-DS chapters were beautifully written and atmospheric.  Once it got to Collinsport it seemed as if LP had ventured into Twilight Zone territory.  The ending was kind of cool because in some ways it was a paraphrase of an old Sumerian myth about the great Goddess of Sex and Death, Inanna, and Her descent into the Netherworld to visit her dear Sister, Ereshkigal, the Queen of Night.  I know Lara had researched the mythological elements of gothic and horror fiction so I presumed her use of the myth was deliberate.

But I knew I would never need to read the book again, so I gave it away.  I don't think I will be able to read The Salem Branch, but it sounds as if the book is selling well.

G.

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Calendar Events / Announcements '06 II / Re: Diary of a videotape operator
« on: September 06, 2006, 05:20:50 PM »
Thanks, Joe, for sharing the article.  I found all of it fascinating.

What a treat for the fans back then getting a "preview" of the Pansy Faye arrives episode from 1897!  That's one of the funniest episodes in the history of the show, IMO. From what you said it sounds as if the local fans otherwise did not get to see any of 1897 until some years down the line.

Best, Steve

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Seems to me that the most important behind-the-scenes decision (the actual details of which now seem likely never to come to light) that resulted in DS leaving the airwaves in April 1971.

As Charles indicates, I think the decision of DC to save the tapes was equally important.  It does show just how strong his personality was (I'll phrase it that way for now) that he was doing that while assuring everyone connected with the series that the day to day shows were "kleenex" that nobody was ever going to see again after the date of broadcast... To me, since he was saving the shows from the beginning he must have always had potential syndication in mind (though it's possible he also saved everything because he put so much of his own energy into launching and producing the series).

G.

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Current Talk '06 II / Re: Bloopers DVD
« on: September 06, 2006, 03:37:02 PM »
I really wish someone with the right connections would go through the masters for the 1970 episodes with the original commercials because a number of people have told me that Grayson Hall's Playtex commercial aired a number of times during DS in that year and this may be the only way to get hold of a copy of it--since it has failed to show up on various commercial compilations from the era.

I know it seems really compulsive to devote so much energy to this, but I know for a fact that I'm not the only fan who would really get a kick out of seeing that commercial again.  I have this really vague memory of it and every time I think of GH talking about a really scientific bra for today's woman... well, it gives me a smile!

Best, G.

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I wasn't aware that they were able to get Cobert's music for the project.  That certainly adds to the attractiveness of the recordings in my book.

Thanks for the reviews, Midnite!

G.

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Congratulations, Jennifer!  I can't think of a more sweet-natured Goddess than yourself.

cheers!  Steve

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Current Talk '06 II / Re: Alec Newman as Barnabas Collins
« on: September 01, 2006, 07:22:59 PM »
Those more in the know than I am have reported here previously that legal and professional complications make it highly unlikely that the pilot will ever be released in any format.  (The main reason why I bothered to camp out in the auditorium to make sure I didn't miss it--they schedule was running about an hour behind at that point.)

G.

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Calendar Events / Announcements '06 II / Re: Ot Tragic News
« on: September 01, 2006, 04:11:34 PM »
My deepest condolences to you and all who loved her.  I feel from your words that she was a truly shining soul.

My prayer for you is that your memories of her in happier times will bring you comfort and strength.

Best wishes,

Steve

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Calendar Events / Announcements '06 II / Re: Remembering Grayson Hall
« on: September 01, 2006, 02:28:49 PM »
My Goddess, I'm practically in heat thinking of Matthew's "one woman show" as Grayson!  I just may have to fly in for this!

Can somebody PLEASE keep us informed about this project??

I hope somebody has gotten Matthew copies of the two existing tape recordings of GH talking about her life... I always thought those would make fabulous raw materials for a one woman show...

so excited it's hard to type!

G.

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Calendar Events / Announcements '06 II / Re: Remembering Grayson Hall
« on: August 31, 2006, 08:43:42 PM »
Thanks, Midnite, for those photographs.  Excellent!

G.

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Thanks, Michael for posting that link.  I was disappointed not to see CURRENT photographs of Lisa Loring and Ken Weatherwax on the website.

I thought Juliet Landau was so incredibly brilliant in those shows on Buffy.  So far as I was concerned, her episodes with James Marsters (at his most devilishly sexy) were the high point of that series.  I lost interest in season 3 and never could bother with it after that.

It was great chatting wth you at the Marriott.  You're every bit as well spoken in person as you are when presiding at the console!

Best, G.

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Calendar Events / Announcements '06 II / Re: Ot Tragic News
« on: August 30, 2006, 02:37:20 PM »
I'm so sorry, Teresalita.  I hope she can manage to get better, no matter what the doctors say.

Best wishes,

Steve

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Just to give the traditional definitions:

An Incubus is a male demon.  He may attack either men or women.  If you are a gay male you could be fodder for an Incubus because his nature is to attack an individual through the medium of her/his sexual desire.  In the ancient world, when these things were originally mooted, people did not have the notion of anyone being exclusively heterosexual or homosexual--I'll skip the lengthy historical discussion about this.

A succubus is a female demon.  There was a fun portrayal of a succubus in the second season of the series Poltergeist: the Legacy--a show that had a very DS feel to it at times, and I recommend it.

Angelique, in PT 1970, was not a succubus, and she was never described as such.  She was [spoiler]an energy vampire, one of the living dead, but instead of draining her victims of blood, thanks to the "weird science" experiments of her stepfather, Mad Scientist Tim Stokes, she was able to absorb their life force in a long, deadly kiss (with LOTS of tongue).[/spoiler]

Just to be clear on the definitions.  According to lore, incubus and succubus are demons.  I haven't seen Dante's Cove but it sounds as if the character is meant to be an undead human living under a witch's curse--just like Barnabas Collins.

Best, G.

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Calendar Events / Announcements '06 II / Remembering Grayson Hall
« on: August 29, 2006, 07:31:14 PM »
A few fans have asked me how the panel at the Festival on the new biography of Grayson Hall went.  I'm very pleased to report that the panel was exceptionally well-run, kicking off with some great opening remarks by author RJ Jamison.  RJ asked "Are there any Grayson Hall fans in the audience?" and the wild and lusty cheering that ensued left no doubt she was, as it were, "preaching to the choir."  After explaining some background to the publication of the biography and thanking those who had assisted her, RJ introduced a wonderful video montage showcasing a wide range of Grayson's non-DS work.  Fans enjoyed clips from the 1951 "Lights out!" episode, Satan in High Heels (filmed 1960), Night of the Iguana (1964), That Darn Cat (1965), The Man from UNCLE (1966), Who are you, Polly Magoo? (also 1966), End of the Road (filmed 1968), Adam at 6 AM (filmed during Grayson's hiatus from the 1897 storyline in September of '69), Kojak (1974), and One Life to Live (1982).

After the video, Nancy Barrett took the stage and read excerpts from the book.  I was impressed by Nancy's fluid command of correct Spanish and French pronunciation--she's clearly as well educated linguistically as Grayson herself.  After the reading, Nancy generously stayed on board for a short Q & A.  Nancy shared that nearly everyone adored Grayson because she was so "odd" and such a unique character that she disarmed just about everyone.  She also noted that for Grayson, "family always, always came first," and that one of the reasons Grayson cherished being on DS is that it kept her family in New York City.

The half hour allotted to the program flew by all too quickly.  Among other topics covered in the Q & A was the fact that Mike Nichols intended for quite some time to cast Grayson as Mrs Robinson in "The Graduate."  A fascinating possibility, which almost certainly would have kept her out of "the shadows" forever.  Since I personally cannot imagine Collinwood without Dr. Hoffman (world's record-holding houseguest), I'm personally glad "The Graduate" fell through for her.  Grayson herself apparently regarded it as the greatest loss in her career.

"Grayson Hall: a hard act to follow" by R J Jamison is available at www.graysonhall.net and through Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

G.

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Haven't seen it yet, but the curiosity factor has it high on my list of stuff to see.  The reviews I have seen emphasize that it is not at all well scripted, and apart from one or two exceptions most of the "acting" is strictly of the casting couch variety... I gather there is a fair amount of "explicit" material that ranges from guy-on-guy to girl-on-girl and, believe it or not, girl-on-guy.
Given that this is the US, I would guess that the "explicit" stuff goes no further than softcore--i.e. there will be no hard-ons or "money shots" on camera.

A friend who saw it found it mostly rather bland, insipid, uninspired and lacking in excitement.  The "first season" lasts 3 episodes.  I am surprised that they are making more of it.

I do find it amusing that the plot seems to revolve around [spoiler]a Witch in the 18th century who discovers her husband cheating on her with one of the stable boys and curses him to walk the earth forever as a vampire... seems like a rather droll variant upon a tale we all know well here.[/spoiler]

Sounds as if the best way to view it is with a coupon as a cheap rental!

G.

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