CONGRATULATIONS TO DAVID RUSSELL
FOR WINNING THE RAFFLE!
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the charity auction for the St. Jude Children's Hospital.
In less than one hour we raised a total of $723
We will post their thank you letter when it arrives.
Got home yesterday from a fantastic weekend at MANC in Aberdeen MD. In this
time of economic downturn, it's amazing that this is one convention that has
managed to break it's own attendance record each year. MANC is quickly becoming THE convention of the year . . . readers would be advised not to
miss next years' event.
--- Rodney Bowcock, Kentucky
Just wanted to thank you and all involved for such a wonderful weekend. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and are looking forward to going again next year.
I just wanted to thank you for this weekend's convention. It was our first time attending, and Bill and I had a wonderful time! The guests were personable, both in their interviews and in meeting them around the convention. The presentations were informative and varied. There was always something interesting going on! It was truly delightful and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thanks to you and michelle and her parents for running such a great show.
The main reason for paying a visit to your event was to meet Johnny Whitaker. FAMILY AFFAIR was the first show my mother let me stay up late and watch on the television. My heart raced when I met Mr. Whitaker and he graciously let me pose for a photo with him. I expected to stay for a half hour and remained through the day unaware how fascinating the subjects covered in the presentations. The vendor rooms were filled with more merchandise than I could have imagined. You can expect me to stay all weekend next year. Let me know what the dates are.
--- Chick Kazz, Baltimore, Maryland
This was the first time I attended your convention. I had a great time!! I will be back next year.
Just a brief note to say thank you, again, for having me as one of the author panelists at the Mid-Atlantic convention.
--- Andrew Lee Fielding, Pompton Lakes, NJ
The recreation of a LONE RANGER radio drama was very enjoyable. This was my first year at your event and my wife, who had to be dragged along because I cannot drive the car, wants to return next year. You should be proud.
--- Patrick Taylor, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
Please, please, please bring Sidney Portier to your event next year. I worship the man and he would be perfect for your event. Please consider this as a favor to me. Oh, your convention was a blast. I will be returning every year.
--- Grace Manes, North Carolina
I was looking forward to Terry Salomonson's presentation on SGT. PRESTON OF THE YUKON after he was unable to do so last year. He did not fail to disappoint. Worth waiting all year for. Your Alfred Hitchcock presentation was great. I learned things I did not know. I don't know what Terry plans to do next year but please have him kick off the presentations again. I cannot think of a better way to launch the weekend.
--- Donald Plummer, Maryland
I’m sure you & Michelle are enjoying a well-deserved rest after all the preparation you had to put together to achieve what you achieved last weekend with the convention. I was extraordinarily impressed. I mentioned to you that I’d never done anything like that before—but I guarantee you, I’d love to do it again, & plan to be registered for the 2010 event. Kudos to both of you for an excellent event.
--- Linda Alexander, Westminster, Maryland
Just wanted to thank you for letting me part of your show, which is without a doubt the best show going anywhere. You and Michelle have done an incredible job with it and it is only going to get better!
--- Kevin Flynn, Perry Hall, Maryland
There was a huge jump in attendance from last year's convention, and most
events were standing room only. The only problem was the convention, as
always, ended too quickly. I can't wait till next year!
---- Ken Stockinger, The Old Time Radio Digest
Vendor Room offers a variety of collectibles from magazines and CDs.
(Left) Celeste Holm signed photos for fans throughout the weekend.
(Right) Bob Hastings got surprised when a fan brought a model PT Boat replica from McHale's Navy for him to sign, which he did gladly.
CHECK OUT THE 2010 PAGE
FOR A SNEAK PEAK AT NEXT YEAR'S
EVENT. STARS TO BE ANNOUNCED!
ENTIRE WEB-SITE WILL BE UPDATED FOR THE
2010 EVENT IN JANUARY.
HIGHLIGHTS
* A recreation of a "lost" LONE RANGER radio drama from 1936 performed on stage!
* Charity auction to help benefit the St. Jude Children's Hospital!
* John L. French discussed how CSI was accomplished back in 1954, with artifacts and tools.
* Thad Komorowski provided two lengthy vintage animation showings with background information about each 'toon.
* Author Martin Grams presented a retrospective of Alfred Hitchcock and his Hollywood career.
* Author Jim Rosen offered a presentation about Advnetures in Paradise.
* Author Jack French discussed Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys.
* Author Michael Hayde gave us a look back at the days of folk music and a rare glimpse of Hootenany.
* Fred Berney discussed the history of Big John and Sparky with brief film clips from the series!
ACTORS SIGNED AUTOGRAPHS FOR FANS WHO ATTENDED!
Lee Meriwether (Catwoman on
Batman, Time Tunnel)
Celeste Holm (Academy Award
winning actress)
Bob Hastings (Lt. Carpenter on
McHale's Navy)
Diana Sowle (Willy Wonka and the
Chocolate Factory)
Johnny Whitaker (Family Affair
and Tom Sawyer)
Rosemary Rice (Katrin on
I Remember Mama)
James Best (Sheriff Roscoe P.
Coltrane, Dukes of Hazzard)
Joel Blumberg (Host of
Silver Screen Audio)
