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Helper/Correspondent Darlene Sullivan feels now is not a good time to write to CBS on behalf of Roy Dotrice. Although I included the address I was given, it apparently is wrong: I'd take Darlene's information over anyone else's at any time.
Here's what Darlene said:
I'm sending this to those most likely to be able to reach the greatest number of B&B/Roy Dotrice fans. Nan's last Update brought news that Roy Dotrice will appear on a future "Touched By An Angel" episode and fans were encouraged to write to CBS to ask that Roy be given a regular role on the show. However, the New York address provided to Nan was incorrect. Only CBS news shows ("48 Hours" and "60 Minutes") have a New York address. Of course, Nan's Update was sent unknowing of the terrorist disaster in New York and writing to CBS in New York at this time is inappropriate for any reason.
The following is the correct address for CBS television programs. Please save it to send letters supporting Roy and, also, for letters to Alex Gansa supporting his new series "Wolf Lake." Always include in the address the TV show's title and the actor/producer/writer you are writing to, and attach a SASE to your letter for a better chance of receiving a reply.
CBS Productions "Wolf Lake"
7800 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Attention: Alex Gansa
Darlene Sullivan
Nan again: We all thank Darlene for her thoughtfulness and accuracy.
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Here's an update from Debbie Smith, who's helping the 2001 ConCom with their post-convention sale:
ANNOUNCEMENT
The items for sale or auction from the NYC con2001 folks just keep coming! We expect all sales to be complete by the end of September.
This time - Sale 3 - we have:
ZINES - LETTERZINES - NEWSLETTERS - DIGEST ZINES
These will go to ebay for auction on 12 Sept 2001. However - you can go to the following URL to get a PREVIEW of what's going to be listed - so you can check your closets and boxes and shelves - before the auction begins!!
Go to http://www.i-star.com/users/sshelton/stuff/merchandise/index.htm
and click on the link at the top of the page to go to the zine page.
On other fronts - an update:
1) Sale 1 (the NYC con merchandise) - continues until the end of Sept - information at same URL as given above.
2) Sale 2 (the tunnel clothes) - has just finished on ebay.
3) Sale 3 (BATB zines) - is being announced now.
4) Sales 4 and 5 will be announced next - first, "other fandom memorabilia" - then "BATB memorabilia". These will be listed on webpages and sold on a first come, first served basis - via e-mail.
Look for these announcements in mid-September.
And there you have it! Hope you're all doing well out there!
debbie
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Here's a message from Roy Dotrice, relayed (in turn) by Gwen Lord of the Roy Dotrice Fan Association and by Helper Kathy Bayne (whom I thank):
Dearest Friends,
My heart goes out to all those who have suffered so dreadfully during the horrendous events of the past week.
Yet I have never felt more proud of America and Americans.
How can we not be proud of the magnificent sacrifices made by firefighters, police and rescue workers?
Heroes, every one!
May God Bless You All,
Roy Dotrice
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Kathy also let me know that artist Pam Tuck (who lives in the NYC area and about whose well-being many were worried) has recently talked to Gwen Lord and therefore is presumably well and accounted for. Thanks, Kathy, for this welcome news.
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In response to my suggestion, last time, that an online database of contact info for the fandom might be set up, Helper Jeff Cardin, an experienced programmer, has volunteered to take on that task. I'm delighted! His site is still under development (though it looks EXCELLENT!), so don't send him anything yet. However, for the web-shy among you, let me throw out a couple of thoughts. I've had my name, address, and phone number posted on the web for several years, now, and all that's come if it is some rather odd and unasked-for ads for viagra. Second, you could have the option of listing ONLY your name, state, zip, (or country, if outside the US) and e-mail address. That way, someone reading the listing could have a general idea where you lived (if you were in range of someone needing help, for instance) and could contact you by e-mail. Then you'd have the option to respond or not, but wouldn't have put anything compromising or excessively personal out in public. I think that would allow everybody online to pass along their contact information without committing themselves to anything that would make them nervous.
I've also heard from Peg McNabb, developer of the hard-copy fan directory (no longer in print), about this project. She rightly points out that much of the fandom is still not online. However, anybody can get online access at any public library--they have computers one can use FREE--so do pass along word of this contact database under development and encourage people to be open to the idea whether they have computers in their homes or not. We can only do what we can do, and a listing online is currently the best--perhaps the ONLY--way this kind of information can be made available to a large segment of the fandom.
When Jeff says he's ready to go, I'll let you know and pass along whatever method he suggests for giving him your contact information--however much or little that may be, in each individual case.
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Helper Angie gives us a rundown on everything Edward Albert is due to be in in coming weeks. I appreciate it all the more because some of the titles are new to me. Here's Angie's listing:
Butterflies Are Free
115 minutes- PG, USA, 1972, Video
Directed by Milton Katselas and starring Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert, Eileen Heckart Paul Michael Glaser, Mike Warren
A young blind man gains new hope and independence with help from a scatterbrained young actress.
Tue Sep 25 10:45A TRUE- Encore's True Channel Tue Sep 25 08:00P TRUE- Encore's True Channel Sat Sep 29 04:15P TRUE- Encore's True Channel Sat Sep 29 05:15P PLEX- Encore's Movie Plex Sat Sep 29 11:30P TRUE- Encore's True Channel Sun Sep 30 12:30A PLEX- Encore's Movie Plex
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The Domino Principle
120 minutes- R, USA, 1977, Video
Directed by Stanley Kramer and starring Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, Richard Widmark Mickey Rooney, Edward Albert, Eli Wallach Jay Novello, Ken Swofford, Neva Patterson, Ted Gehring
A strange conspiracy engulfs a convicted killer after he is sprung from prison to carry out an assassination.
Sun Sep 23 01:15P SHOE2- Showtime # 2
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Fist Fighter
100 minutes- R, 1988, iTV, Video, In Stereo, Adult language, adult situations, brief nudity, violence
starring George Rivero, Edward Albert, Mike Connors
Vengeance brings a fighter south of the border to face a crooked manager and the boxer who killed his friend.
Sat Sep 29 03:05A SHOE- Showtime
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Nash Bridges
Angel of Mercy
60 minutes- (CC), In Stereo
starring Don Johnson, Cheech Marin, Jaime Gomez, Jeff Perry
Nash and Joe (Don Johnson, Cheech Marin) search for a serial killer; Caitlin (Yasmine Bleeth) and Joe coach girls soccer teams; Harvey (Jeff Perry) reconciles with his estranged wife (Julianne Christie). Guest stars: Tracey Walter and Edward Albert.
Mon Sep 24 08:00P USAE- USA Network
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Profiler
Doppelganger
60 minutes- (CC), SS, In Stereo
A demented serial killer (guest star Edward Albert) whom Samantha (Ally Walker) put in prison asks for her help because he allegedly fears he will be placed on a copycat killer's hit list.
Mon Sep 24 11:00P COURT- Court TV
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The Rescue
120 minutes- USA, 1988, Video, SS
Directed by Ferdinand Fairfax and starring Kevin Dillon, Christine Harnos, Marc Price Edward Albert, Charles Haid, Ned Vaughn Ian Giatti
The children of captured Navy SEALs embark on a daring mission to rescue their fathers from a North Korean POW camp.
Thu Sep 27 02:00P TBS- Turner Broadcasting System Fri Sep 28 03:20A TBS- Turner Broadcasting System
All the Best, Angie (Onchee)
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Helper Shiloh Ditser kindly sent us a current Sighting:
I have a little B&B cast news for you! Do you remember "Jason Walker", played by Dorian Harewood, from the episode, 'Terrible Savior'? I'm sure you do. Well he's has a role in Mariah Carey's big screen debut 'Glitter'. He plays Billie's (MC) music producer in the film. So my guess is that he has a fairly big part in the movie as well. The movie opens this Friday, Sept. 21, 2001 NATIONWIDE! Now if for some reason you can't find it at your local theater, don't fret, it'll be there w/ in the coming week(s); it's just some places aren't getting it this weekend b/c of the airlines (they have to ship the movie). I'm also a HUGE Mariah fan, so I'm definitely gonna see it! I think it's going to be a good movie, it's a comedy/drama/musical all in one. The premise is that of a young singer named Billie (Carey) who gets her break in the early 80's while singing at a night club. The DJ who discovers her becomes her musical partner, & lover. Throughout the movie Billie tries to cope w/ the fact that her mother abandoned her as a child. So I can't wait for 'Glitter' to shine in the theaters this weekend! The soundtrack is out on Virgin records and features the hits 'Loverboy' and a beautiful ballad 'Never Too Far'. It'll also be nice to see "Jason" on the big screen. Well I hope all the B&B fans go to see it, you WON'T be disappointed.
Be Well...
Shiloh
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