Shipping in November from Archie Comics ...
ARCHIE #571
"Christmas Toy Story": While playing Santa, Archie learns of a child's wish to get an ultra-rare, super-expensive collectible toy for Christmas... a toy so rare, it would take a miracle! SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Stan Goldberg.
"The Spoiler": Jinx Malloy is back… and strangely, this time he's brought nothing but GOOD LUCK for Archie and Jughead! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg. "A Really Special Gift": Archie has just the cure for Betty's holiday blues…and it's more than money can buy! SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Stan Goldberg.
On sale newsstand on December 12, 2006
32-page, full color comic, $2.25 U.S.
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #105
"Beaches, Bikinis & Backstabbing": You might be wondering how Katy can frolic on the beach in the middle of winter… it's because she's in the middle of a working vacation in sunny Central America! Things soon go from sweet to sour when spoiled supermodel Mischa Mucha joins the photo shoot. Can Katy de-claw her catty co-star? SCRIPT AND ART: Andrew Pepoy.
"Zen & the Art of Getting to Class": From being chauffeured to different parts of the building to buying into mystical mumbo-jumbo, Archie is willing to try anything to make it to class on time! SCRIPT: Scott Cunningham. ART: Stan Goldberg.
On sale newsstand on November 29, 2006
32-page, full color comic, $2.25 U.S.
BETTY & VERONICA #222
"Gift Exchange": An argument over who will buy Archie an expensive MP3 player leaves Christmas fairy Sugar Plum teaching Betty and Veronica lessons about forgiveness and giving from the heart, not the wallet! SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Jeff Shultz.
"Party Dogs": You know Dancer, Prancer, Comet and Vixen… and now you'll get to know Hot Dog and all his canine friends as Veronica throws a holiday party for the dogs! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Jeff Shultz.
"Trip Slip Up!": A slip on the ice keeps Betty off the slopes, but lounging in the ski lodge with her cast and crutches sure attracts all the sympathetic… and cute… guys! SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Jeff Shultz.
On sale newsstand on November 21, 2006
32-page, full color comic, $2.25 U.S.
TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #16
FEATURING ANOTHER FRESH APPEARANCE FROM MR. WEATHERBEE'S CUTTING EDGE NIECE, DOUBLE W!
"Instant Chemistry": Unaware that her uncle, Principal Weatherbee, continues to scare away all potential suitors, WW remains baffled as to why she can't get a date. Throwing herself into her eclectic interests to take her mind off her situation, she soon learns Dilton is as interested in computers, entomology, and chemistry as she is… and the key word is "chemistry"! It's a match made in micro-chips, but can it last? SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"
On sale on newsstand December 5, 2006
Full-color digest format, $2.49 U.S.
VERONICA #176
"Shopping 101": Budget cuts force Riverdale High to subsidize by leasing and selling school property to all of Veronica's favorite stores!
"Santa's Little Helper": Veronica secretly takes a "Santa's helper" position to be closer to department store Santa Archie… who unbeknownst to Veronica has left early for the day! "You're Cooked!": Betty and Veronica decide to bake this year's Christmas tree ornaments. Can they keep Jughead from "un-decorating" the tree? SCRIPTS AND ART: Dan Parent.
On sale newsstand on December 5, 2006
32-page, full color comic, $2.25 U.S.
An indulgence of great classic television by journalist and author Billie Rae Bates.
Monday, August 21, 2006
Friday, August 18, 2006
Mark McCoy's preference is behind the scenes these days
In the last year or so of our beloved daytime soap, "Santa Barbara," Mark McCoy was the sinister Ken Mathis, the one who enticed Sophia Wayne Armonti Capwell Capwell (and so forth) into a relationship, and even into marriage. He was a wife-killing golddigger with a penchant for chemicals, of course. We all saw it coming, now didn't we? Well, nowadays, more than 13 years later, McCoy is still making a living in showbiz, but his interests and talents lie behind the scenes. He's done some producing, but his real role is as a post-production coordinator for films. He's got three projects coming up in the next year.
"Employee of the Month" stars Jessica Simpson and is directed and written by Greg Coolidge. "Pride" lifts up Tom Arnold (and where's he been, anyway?), with Terrence Howard thrown in for good measure (he's also producing). And "Rogue," scheduled for 2007 release, is an action film directed by Phillip G. Atwell and starring Jet Li.
On another "SB" note, by the way, take the time to visit the IMDb's page on the show and you'll see some fun photos of Robin Wright as Kelly Capwell in the early days of the show. She's there with Stephen Meadows as Peter (now that's really the early days), and in the dress she wore for her wedding to Joe Perkins (Mark Arnold). The IMDb has been adding a lot of photos to its pages, and these particular shots are courtesy of MPTV.net.
"Employee of the Month" stars Jessica Simpson and is directed and written by Greg Coolidge. "Pride" lifts up Tom Arnold (and where's he been, anyway?), with Terrence Howard thrown in for good measure (he's also producing). And "Rogue," scheduled for 2007 release, is an action film directed by Phillip G. Atwell and starring Jet Li.
On another "SB" note, by the way, take the time to visit the IMDb's page on the show and you'll see some fun photos of Robin Wright as Kelly Capwell in the early days of the show. She's there with Stephen Meadows as Peter (now that's really the early days), and in the dress she wore for her wedding to Joe Perkins (Mark Arnold). The IMDb has been adding a lot of photos to its pages, and these particular shots are courtesy of MPTV.net.
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Victoria Principal appears on QVC this month
Tomorrow morning, to be exact ... Victoria Principal, our own Pamela Barnes Ewing of "Dallas," who has written many beauty books and created many beauty products in more recent years, will be featured in QVC segments. "The Principal Secret With Victoria Principal" airs several times tomorrow, August 18, beginning at 1 a.m. EST, then repeating at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. If you don't have QVC, you can do a live stream from their website.
It's the 15th anniversary of Principal's show with this shopping network. QVC describes tomorrow's segment: "Principal Secret delivers the latest in skin care technology, Reclaim with Argireline, proven to deliver results for beautiful, younger-looking skin."
You can visit Principal's QVC shop at http://www.qvc.com/asp/frameset.asp?class=4950&qic=y.
It's the 15th anniversary of Principal's show with this shopping network. QVC describes tomorrow's segment: "Principal Secret delivers the latest in skin care technology, Reclaim with Argireline, proven to deliver results for beautiful, younger-looking skin."
You can visit Principal's QVC shop at http://www.qvc.com/asp/frameset.asp?class=4950&qic=y.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
"Archie" editor answers your questions
As part of the new podcast program of www.ArchieComics.com, Victor Gorelick, managing editor, will be answering questions submitted by you, the fans of Archie Comics.
According to the Archie press release, Victor Gorelick is a 48-year veteran of the comic industry. He joined Archie Comics as an art assistant, and has served as production coordinator, art director and now as managing editor. He has done everything from writing to coloring in the comics realm. He also is a moving force on the Comic Magazine Association of America’s Code Authority Guidelines Committee, a member of the Board of Advisors of the Joe Kubert School where many of today’s comic artists first learned their craft, and he has taught cartooning as an instructor at the Kingsborough Community College in New York City.
Gorelick is taking questions on anything you want to know about Archie and the Riverdale Gang, Archie Comics in general or the history of the company (maybe even about the "Archie's Weird Mysteries" TV show or comic title!). Send your questions today to questions@archiecomics.com.
BRBTV News Blog Blip: Just one BRBTV birthday this week: Jonathan Frakes, who played Jamie Lee Hogg and fell for Daisy Duke on "The Dukes of Hazzard," and who also, of course, went on to shine as Number 1 on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," turns 54 on Saturday, August 19.
According to the Archie press release, Victor Gorelick is a 48-year veteran of the comic industry. He joined Archie Comics as an art assistant, and has served as production coordinator, art director and now as managing editor. He has done everything from writing to coloring in the comics realm. He also is a moving force on the Comic Magazine Association of America’s Code Authority Guidelines Committee, a member of the Board of Advisors of the Joe Kubert School where many of today’s comic artists first learned their craft, and he has taught cartooning as an instructor at the Kingsborough Community College in New York City.
Gorelick is taking questions on anything you want to know about Archie and the Riverdale Gang, Archie Comics in general or the history of the company (maybe even about the "Archie's Weird Mysteries" TV show or comic title!). Send your questions today to questions@archiecomics.com.
BRBTV News Blog Blip: Just one BRBTV birthday this week: Jonathan Frakes, who played Jamie Lee Hogg and fell for Daisy Duke on "The Dukes of Hazzard," and who also, of course, went on to shine as Number 1 on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," turns 54 on Saturday, August 19.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
See Tom Wopat in a cozy setting
Only 175 people will get seats for the Redstone Room at River Music Experience in Davenport, Iowa, on October 18. That's where (and when) Tom Wopat, our own Luke Duke of "The Dukes of Hazzard," will be appearing.
The show is a benefit for public television in Iowa's Quad Cities area, and tickets are $50 each. Tickets go on sale to the general public on August 30 and will be available by calling WQPT, Quad Cities PBS at (309) 796-2424 or (800) 747-2430.
October 18 is on a Wednesday, and the event starts at 7 p.m. The Redstone Room @ River Music Experience is located at 131 W. Second in Davenport, Iowa. It's about an hour and a half from Peoria, Illinois, or three hours from Chicago or Des Moines.
Thanks to Sheri, the webgirl at TomWopat.com, for passing this item along ...
The show is a benefit for public television in Iowa's Quad Cities area, and tickets are $50 each. Tickets go on sale to the general public on August 30 and will be available by calling WQPT, Quad Cities PBS at (309) 796-2424 or (800) 747-2430.
October 18 is on a Wednesday, and the event starts at 7 p.m. The Redstone Room @ River Music Experience is located at 131 W. Second in Davenport, Iowa. It's about an hour and a half from Peoria, Illinois, or three hours from Chicago or Des Moines.
Thanks to Sheri, the webgirl at TomWopat.com, for passing this item along ...
Monday, August 14, 2006
Final "Dukes" DVD: December 5
It's a cozy family scene on the cover this time around, for the seventh and final DVD in "The Dukes of Hazzard" series. Our three favorite cousins and their Uncle Jesse, Cooter and even Flash (she sure knows what's what and who's who, don't she?). TVShowsonDVD.com has posted the press release for the DVD release, scheduled for December 5, 2006: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=6224
It's a six-disc set that will run ya $39.98. Besides the 17 final episodes of the series (sob, sob), the DVD set includes a tribute to balladeer Waylon Jennings and a music video starring John Schneider, Tom Wopat and Catherine Bach.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Hagman relishes his juicy guest stint
Our unstoppable J.R. Ewing, Larry Hagman is having a blast in his guest-starring role on the new season of f/X's plastic surgery drama "Nip/Tuck," according to the World Entertainment News Network (WENN). The reason? "Because he was able to speak racy dialogue for the first time in his career," the report says. Hmmmm ... Us "Dallas" fans might have to think on that one for just a bit ... Hagman's role as J.R. was nothing if not juicy, itself, and at times what one would consider "racy" ...
Liking the idea of branching out into more "adult territory," Hagman told U.S. OK! magazine that in "Nip/Tuck," in a multi-episode arc of the new season, he plays a patient who seeks surgery on his private parts. He "has his gonads removed," Hagman is quoted as saying. "They say, 'What size would you like?' And I say, 'Kiwi size.' Forty years on television and I've never been able to say things like that!" But no one has teased him for his squeaky-clean screen past, the WENN story says, going on to quote Hagman as saying, "Everyone's been so nice to me. Of course, I'm an icon and I expect that s**t!" Ummm ... OK ... "squeaky-clean screen past???" This is the same Larry Hagman we know and love?
Liking the idea of branching out into more "adult territory," Hagman told U.S. OK! magazine that in "Nip/Tuck," in a multi-episode arc of the new season, he plays a patient who seeks surgery on his private parts. He "has his gonads removed," Hagman is quoted as saying. "They say, 'What size would you like?' And I say, 'Kiwi size.' Forty years on television and I've never been able to say things like that!" But no one has teased him for his squeaky-clean screen past, the WENN story says, going on to quote Hagman as saying, "Everyone's been so nice to me. Of course, I'm an icon and I expect that s**t!" Ummm ... OK ... "squeaky-clean screen past???" This is the same Larry Hagman we know and love?
Thursday, August 10, 2006
"Dynasty" divas dish again
"Legends" is on its way, as hard-core "Dynasty" fans have known for months, and while the stage production draws near, the star interviews are popping up ...
"Entertainment Tonight," which has already done features on the reunion of Joan Collins and Linda Evans in the stage remake (along with the "Dynasty" reunion that aired recently on CBS), has hit it up once again with a feature on the two divas dishing about plastic surgery, doing their own stunts and stuff like that: http://et.tv.yahoo.com/tv/14321/. It's fun! This page of the "ET" site also links to the Yahoo! Movies pages for each of the two well-loved actresses, which is rather fun, as well, perhaps borrowing its concept from the IMDb but with a different sort of listing of information.
"Entertainment Tonight," which has already done features on the reunion of Joan Collins and Linda Evans in the stage remake (along with the "Dynasty" reunion that aired recently on CBS), has hit it up once again with a feature on the two divas dishing about plastic surgery, doing their own stunts and stuff like that: http://et.tv.yahoo.com/tv/14321/. It's fun! This page of the "ET" site also links to the Yahoo! Movies pages for each of the two well-loved actresses, which is rather fun, as well, perhaps borrowing its concept from the IMDb but with a different sort of listing of information.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
BRBTV birthdays this week
- Sydney Penny, who played B.J. Walker on "Santa Barbara" and has been doing Hallmark movie fare more recently, turned 35 on Monday, August 7.
- Mel Tillis, who played Burl Tolliver (costarring with James Best's wife Dorothy) on an episode of "The Dukes of Hazzard," and also performed as himself on a different episode, turned 74 yesterday, August 8.
- Richard Anderson, whom we loved as Oscar Goldman on "Bionic Woman" but who also played Buck Fallmont on "Dynasty," turned 80 yesterday, August 8.
- Kate O’Mara, the Jackie Collins-type character of Caress Morrell, causing trouble for sis Alexis on "Dynasty," turns 67 tomorrow, August 10, 1939.
- George Hamilton, who had a mean gleam as Joel Abrigore on "Dynasty" but just can't get enough of those Old Navy and snack-chip commercials lately, also turns 67 this year, on Saturday, August 12.
- Jeff Altman, the wholly obnoxious Hughie Hogg on "The Dukes," turns 55 on Sunday, August 13.
Happy birthday to all!
- Mel Tillis, who played Burl Tolliver (costarring with James Best's wife Dorothy) on an episode of "The Dukes of Hazzard," and also performed as himself on a different episode, turned 74 yesterday, August 8.
- Richard Anderson, whom we loved as Oscar Goldman on "Bionic Woman" but who also played Buck Fallmont on "Dynasty," turned 80 yesterday, August 8.
- Kate O’Mara, the Jackie Collins-type character of Caress Morrell, causing trouble for sis Alexis on "Dynasty," turns 67 tomorrow, August 10, 1939.
- George Hamilton, who had a mean gleam as Joel Abrigore on "Dynasty" but just can't get enough of those Old Navy and snack-chip commercials lately, also turns 67 this year, on Saturday, August 12.
- Jeff Altman, the wholly obnoxious Hughie Hogg on "The Dukes," turns 55 on Sunday, August 13.
Happy birthday to all!
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
All Headline News reports why J.Lo left "Dallas"
All Headline News staff writer Mary K. Brunskill, as quoted on http://www.americansuperstarmag.com/hollywood_gossip.php, is reporting that Jennifer Lopez has allegedly quit the "Dallas" movie because she didn't want to work with John Travolta.
"The actress was set to play J.R. Ewing's troubled wife, Sue Ellen, in the adaptation of the popular TV drama but turned her back on the project last week," the story says. J.Lo's representative, Leslie Sloane Zelnick, confirmed her departure, All Headline News says, but refused to give a reason for her surprise decision: "It has now been claimed that Lopez hated the script and wasn't happy that Travolta had been handed the role of her on-screen husband."
The news outlet's writer Matthew Borghese had filed a story on Friday about the reported departure: http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7004439523
Original director Robert Luketic quit the project earlier this year due to "creative differences" and was replaced by "Bend It Like Beckham" director Gurinda Chadha.
"The actress was set to play J.R. Ewing's troubled wife, Sue Ellen, in the adaptation of the popular TV drama but turned her back on the project last week," the story says. J.Lo's representative, Leslie Sloane Zelnick, confirmed her departure, All Headline News says, but refused to give a reason for her surprise decision: "It has now been claimed that Lopez hated the script and wasn't happy that Travolta had been handed the role of her on-screen husband."
The news outlet's writer Matthew Borghese had filed a story on Friday about the reported departure: http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7004439523
Original director Robert Luketic quit the project earlier this year due to "creative differences" and was replaced by "Bend It Like Beckham" director Gurinda Chadha.
Monday, August 07, 2006
Next week: Veronica just isn't herself
Jughead & Friends Digest #13
"Triple Feature": Once again, Archie has double-booked himself... this time promising to go out with Veronica and go to the movies with Jughead at the same time! Veronica uses everything in her power... including giving him money for refreshments... to get alone time with Archie! Will this scenario have a happy fade-out, or will it get two thumb's down? Script and art: Fernando Ruiz. PLUS: A selection of classic tales by various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"
On sale newsstand August 15, 2006
UPC #: 62816-46851-0131
132-page, full color digest format, $2.49 US
Veronica #173
"A New Leaf": Veronica just hasn't been herself ... nothing seems to rile or upset her. Until Betty pulls out a ring and announces she's engaged to Archie, that is! Why the sudden change in everyone's favorite rich girl? Script and art: Dan Parent.
On sale newsstand August 15, 2006
UPC #: 62816-46758-17311
32-page, full color comic, $2.25 US.
Friday, August 04, 2006
Peter Mark Richman stars in Stallone short
... And no, we don't mean Sly Stallone -- we mean his son, Sage Stallone, who's even played his screen son, Rocky Balboa Jr. Sage Stallone is doing some moviemaking himself, these days, and one of his projects this year is a 30-minute film that features our own Peter Mark Richman, a BRBTV triple shot. You'll remember Richman best as Andrew Laird on "Dynasty," wise counsel to Blake Carrington. He was also Maynard Anderson (not to be confused with Punk Anderson) in the earlier years of "Dallas." AND he was the original C.C. Capwell on "Santa Barbara."
"Vic" is the "tale of a man who, once famous, tasted the bitter truth about unsteadiness of human fascination and memory," according to reviewer Abel Korzeniowski. Written and directed by the younger Stallone, the film also includes Miriam Byrd-Nethery, whom you might remember as Rose Ellen on "The Dukes of Hazzard." Her husband, Clu Gulager, plays the title character. Richman plays Paul Marcus, and you can see him in stills from the movie at its IMDb page.
Philadelphia-born Richman has had a busy and storied TV career, and it's nice to see him keeping up the acting credits. BRBTV has chatted with him a bit over years, and he's shared some fun stories of his days on the set of "Santa Barbara" and "Dynasty."
"Vic" is the "tale of a man who, once famous, tasted the bitter truth about unsteadiness of human fascination and memory," according to reviewer Abel Korzeniowski. Written and directed by the younger Stallone, the film also includes Miriam Byrd-Nethery, whom you might remember as Rose Ellen on "The Dukes of Hazzard." Her husband, Clu Gulager, plays the title character. Richman plays Paul Marcus, and you can see him in stills from the movie at its IMDb page.
Philadelphia-born Richman has had a busy and storied TV career, and it's nice to see him keeping up the acting credits. BRBTV has chatted with him a bit over years, and he's shared some fun stories of his days on the set of "Santa Barbara" and "Dynasty."
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Ray Wise has a couple movies on the horizon
Ray Wise, who played Blair Sullivan on "Dallas" and Spiros Koralis on "The Colbys" (but is perhaps better known for the sinister role he had as Leland Palmer on '90s cult hit "Twin Peaks") is working on a couple flicks this year. The longtime TV star will play General Matthews in the thriller "Pandemic," now in postproduction. The film, directed by Jason Connery, also stars Alesha Clarke of ABC's "Port Charles."
Also up this year is "7-10 Split," featuring Tara Reid, Robyn Lively (the "Savannah" redhead) and model Rachel Hunter. Wise plays Buddy in the film, directed by Tommy Reid (yes, Tara's brother). The plotline from the IMDb: "An aspiring actor whose career is in the dumps, exploits his amazing bowling skills to take the PBA by storm and becomes rich and famous, only to lose his best girl and best friend."
Also up this year is "7-10 Split," featuring Tara Reid, Robyn Lively (the "Savannah" redhead) and model Rachel Hunter. Wise plays Buddy in the film, directed by Tommy Reid (yes, Tara's brother). The plotline from the IMDb: "An aspiring actor whose career is in the dumps, exploits his amazing bowling skills to take the PBA by storm and becomes rich and famous, only to lose his best girl and best friend."
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Shroyer plays a ghost in fall flick
Car-show appearances, a new flick and a drive to get the "Enos" TV series released on DVD are all part of Sonny Shroyer's world lately.
The star of "The Dukes of Hazzard" (Enos, of course) will be at Monster World in Unity, Wisconsin, on Saturday, August 12. If you're going to be in the area and want to know more, go to the Monster World website. On Saturday, September 16, Shroyer will be at the River Fest Car Show in Eden, North Carolina. Then, in October, he'll be at the Stars, Cars and More Show (which seems to be getting bigger every year and which is very heavy on "The Dukes" this year) in Little Rock, Arkansas. See the Stars, Cars and More website for more on that October 13-14 show and its special "Dukes Day" event.
Shroyer also will be appearing in the film "The Price" this fall, says Matt Cucchiara, CEO of Brooklyn Films and an executive producer of the movie. "I have now had the pleasure to meet Sonny in person -- what a wonderful guy!" Cucchiara says on Shroyer's official website. "In this movie, Sonny will play a ghost. As usual, he does a fantastic job. This musical comedy is a low-budget film, and is G-rated, but it has a great cast, great music and a great message. We started shooting in Orlando Florida on May 1. We will complete the shooting phase by the first week in June. Please tell all the Sonny Shroyer fans to talk up this movie. When this movie becomes a success, we will be on our way! We want to use Sonny in all our future films!"
Finally, Shroyer is leading a charge to get his "Dukes" spinoff "Enos" released on DVD. He's inviting fans to cast votes for the show at TVShowsonDVD.com.
The star of "The Dukes of Hazzard" (Enos, of course) will be at Monster World in Unity, Wisconsin, on Saturday, August 12. If you're going to be in the area and want to know more, go to the Monster World website. On Saturday, September 16, Shroyer will be at the River Fest Car Show in Eden, North Carolina. Then, in October, he'll be at the Stars, Cars and More Show (which seems to be getting bigger every year and which is very heavy on "The Dukes" this year) in Little Rock, Arkansas. See the Stars, Cars and More website for more on that October 13-14 show and its special "Dukes Day" event.
Shroyer also will be appearing in the film "The Price" this fall, says Matt Cucchiara, CEO of Brooklyn Films and an executive producer of the movie. "I have now had the pleasure to meet Sonny in person -- what a wonderful guy!" Cucchiara says on Shroyer's official website. "In this movie, Sonny will play a ghost. As usual, he does a fantastic job. This musical comedy is a low-budget film, and is G-rated, but it has a great cast, great music and a great message. We started shooting in Orlando Florida on May 1. We will complete the shooting phase by the first week in June. Please tell all the Sonny Shroyer fans to talk up this movie. When this movie becomes a success, we will be on our way! We want to use Sonny in all our future films!"
Finally, Shroyer is leading a charge to get his "Dukes" spinoff "Enos" released on DVD. He's inviting fans to cast votes for the show at TVShowsonDVD.com.
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
BRBTV birthdays this week ...
- Susan Flannery, who played Leslie Stewart on "Dallas," turned 63 yesterday, July 31.
- Lane Davies, the unforgettable original Mason Capwell on "Santa Barbara," also had a birthday yesterday, turning 56.
- Louise Sorel, equally unforgettable as Augusta Lockridge on "SB," turns 66 on Sunday, August 6.
Happy birthday to all!
- Lane Davies, the unforgettable original Mason Capwell on "Santa Barbara," also had a birthday yesterday, turning 56.
- Louise Sorel, equally unforgettable as Augusta Lockridge on "SB," turns 66 on Sunday, August 6.
Happy birthday to all!
Monday, July 31, 2006
The Halloween treat that won't rot your teeth!
Tired of giving out candy to trick-or-treaters on Halloween? (Or, like BRBTV, do you just wanna keep all the candy to yourself????) This October, as in years past, Archie Comics is offering bundles of 25 "ashcan" comics to be given out as Halloween treats.
In this year's special-edition "Halloween Ashcan" comic, Betty and Nancy get part-time jobs at a local costume shop, but when a big order falls through, they may be out of a job … and out of luck! But when Chuck drops by the shop with bad news about his failed comic book submission, his forgotten portfolio — filled with superhero costume designs — may just save the day for the girls, Mr. Pansky’s Costume Shop, and Halloween! Script: George Gladir; pencils: Stan Goldberg; inking: Al Milgrom; lettering: Jack Morelli; color: Barry Grossman.
Sold in bundles of 25 and shipped weeks before Halloween, this 16-page mini-comic is certainly low-calorie and sugar-free, and will introduce the young'uns to the Archie gang and their timeless teen exploits! If you're interested in getting your hands on a bundle of the comics, contact your local comic shop (and if you don't know where that is, find one at http://www.comicshoplocator.com/ or call (888) COMIC BOOK / (888) 266-4226).
Friday, July 28, 2006
Matthew Lawrence taking on big-screen thrillers this year
To the rest of the world he may be one of the Lawrence brothers (sibling of Joey Lawrence) and star of the sitcom "Boy Meets World." To us, though, he's the original Danny Carrington of "Dynasty." It was his very first role, back in 1984-85. Now, he's got three projects going for this year, including a Halloween thriller.
In "Trick or Treat," he plays Brock Anderson. The plotline from the IMDb: "On Halloween, a teenage boy who is grounded and forced to babysit his brother and sister discovers, along with his siblings, that his house is haunted." The film also features Robert Carradine and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
In "Hunter's Moon," more of a sci-fi thriller, Lawrence is Lance. "'Hunter's Moon' tells the story of four young couples drawn to the remote dunes for off-roading in their extreme machines. But the outing turns into a night of terror when they are attacked by the Catcher, a skilled and brutal hunter of human specimens for alien science," the IMDb says.
And in the thriller "Mary Worth," Lawrence is on board to play Garret. Keri Lynn Pratt plays the title role in this horror flick about the "Bloody Mary" / dark bathroom / mirror legend (if you don't know, don't ask!).
Besides "Boy Meets World," Lawrence has kept up the acting gigs over the years, on stuff like "CSI: Miami" and "Boston Public." He even played the younger version of his brother Joey on Joey's sitcom "Blossom."
In "Trick or Treat," he plays Brock Anderson. The plotline from the IMDb: "On Halloween, a teenage boy who is grounded and forced to babysit his brother and sister discovers, along with his siblings, that his house is haunted." The film also features Robert Carradine and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
In "Hunter's Moon," more of a sci-fi thriller, Lawrence is Lance. "'Hunter's Moon' tells the story of four young couples drawn to the remote dunes for off-roading in their extreme machines. But the outing turns into a night of terror when they are attacked by the Catcher, a skilled and brutal hunter of human specimens for alien science," the IMDb says.
And in the thriller "Mary Worth," Lawrence is on board to play Garret. Keri Lynn Pratt plays the title role in this horror flick about the "Bloody Mary" / dark bathroom / mirror legend (if you don't know, don't ask!).
Besides "Boy Meets World," Lawrence has kept up the acting gigs over the years, on stuff like "CSI: Miami" and "Boston Public." He even played the younger version of his brother Joey on Joey's sitcom "Blossom."
Thursday, July 27, 2006
"Laugh with a Legend," Larry Hagman
Besides appearing in a series of episodes in the upcoming season of f/X's "Nip/Tuck" series, Larry Hagman, the unstoppable J.R. Ewing of "Dallas," is keeping up personal appearances.
On Saturday, August 26, he'll be at the Casa Mañana Theatre in Fort Worth, Texas, for "Laugh With a Texas Legend: An Evening With Larry Hagman." He will narrate a multimedia presentation of slides, film clips and outtakes from his career, heavy on the "Dallas," of course. Tickets go on sale August 4 at $100 each, which includes the 8:30 p.m. show and the post-show party. If you want to start early with cocktails and a Texas-themed dinner (beginning at 6:30 p.m.), tickets are $350 per person, or tables are $3,000-$25,000. (Wowzers -- they do things big in Texas, ya know.) Call (817) 332-2272 or visit www.casamanana.org. All proceeds benefit Casa Mañana's arts education and outreach programs.
A few days later, on Tuesday, August 29, he's off to Little Rock, Ark., to speak at the Amazing Spirit Awards Luncheon. Thank goodness, no slowin' down for that legend ...
On Saturday, August 26, he'll be at the Casa Mañana Theatre in Fort Worth, Texas, for "Laugh With a Texas Legend: An Evening With Larry Hagman." He will narrate a multimedia presentation of slides, film clips and outtakes from his career, heavy on the "Dallas," of course. Tickets go on sale August 4 at $100 each, which includes the 8:30 p.m. show and the post-show party. If you want to start early with cocktails and a Texas-themed dinner (beginning at 6:30 p.m.), tickets are $350 per person, or tables are $3,000-$25,000. (Wowzers -- they do things big in Texas, ya know.) Call (817) 332-2272 or visit www.casamanana.org. All proceeds benefit Casa Mañana's arts education and outreach programs.
A few days later, on Tuesday, August 29, he's off to Little Rock, Ark., to speak at the Amazing Spirit Awards Luncheon. Thank goodness, no slowin' down for that legend ...
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
See a clip of John Allen Nelson in "Vanished"
As the BRBTV News Blog reported earlier this year, our own John Allen Nelson, the original Warren Lockridge of "Santa Barbara," is returning to series television this fall. He'll star in Fox's new drama "Vanished." Thanks to Brandon at the M80 teams for passing along this viral video, showing Nelson in action, playing Jeffrey Collins, a Georgia congressman, in the series ...
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
BRBTV birthdays this week ...
- James Best, our own Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane of "The Dukes of Hazzard," turns 80 tomorrow, July 26.
- Keenan Wynn, the second Digger Barnes on "Dallas," was born on July 27, 1916 and died on October 14, 1986.
- Sasha Mitchell, another "Dallas" alum as long-lost Ewing son James Beaumont, turns 39 on Thursday, July 27.
- Lloyd Bochner, who was Cecil Colby on "Dynasty," was born on July 29, 1924 and died on October 29, 2005.
- Keenan Wynn, the second Digger Barnes on "Dallas," was born on July 27, 1916 and died on October 14, 1986.
- Sasha Mitchell, another "Dallas" alum as long-lost Ewing son James Beaumont, turns 39 on Thursday, July 27.
- Lloyd Bochner, who was Cecil Colby on "Dynasty," was born on July 29, 1924 and died on October 29, 2005.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Coming out in Archie Comics this week ...
Archie & Friends #102
In “Paparazzi Problem,” Archie icon Katy Keene spirits off to a secluded seaside town, hoping to relax and avoid the press… but even there, tabloid shutterbugs lurk! In an effort to go unrecognized, she changes from one outfit to the next, but instead of providing cover it turns into a fashion show on the go! SCRIPT: Andrew Pepoy. ART: John Workman. In "My Fair Archie," the Archies get a gig at a large amusement park, and that's not the only thing that's large! It seems someone in a giant gorilla suit is following them, and it's not too long before the pseudo simian is scaling the park's mega-coaster in an effort to rescue the musical teens! Just who is beneath that monkey mask? SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
On sale at the newsstand July 25
32-page, full-color comic, $2.25 US.
Archie Digest #227
In “Dancing With Famous People,” when a famous television dance competition comes to Riverdale, everyone’s favorite teens are paired with celebrities and hoof it up over the airwaves! The competition soon turns out to be less about dancing, and as always, more about love triangles, as Archie is paired with a gorgeous teen starlet Lindesy Lowman! In turn, will Betty & Veronica end up dancing with famous hot hunks? SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz. PLUS: A selection of classic tales by various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!”
On sale at the newsstand July 25
Full-color digest format, $2.49 US.
In “Paparazzi Problem,” Archie icon Katy Keene spirits off to a secluded seaside town, hoping to relax and avoid the press… but even there, tabloid shutterbugs lurk! In an effort to go unrecognized, she changes from one outfit to the next, but instead of providing cover it turns into a fashion show on the go! SCRIPT: Andrew Pepoy. ART: John Workman. In "My Fair Archie," the Archies get a gig at a large amusement park, and that's not the only thing that's large! It seems someone in a giant gorilla suit is following them, and it's not too long before the pseudo simian is scaling the park's mega-coaster in an effort to rescue the musical teens! Just who is beneath that monkey mask? SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent.
On sale at the newsstand July 25
32-page, full-color comic, $2.25 US.
Archie Digest #227
In “Dancing With Famous People,” when a famous television dance competition comes to Riverdale, everyone’s favorite teens are paired with celebrities and hoof it up over the airwaves! The competition soon turns out to be less about dancing, and as always, more about love triangles, as Archie is paired with a gorgeous teen starlet Lindesy Lowman! In turn, will Betty & Veronica end up dancing with famous hot hunks? SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz. PLUS: A selection of classic tales by various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!”
On sale at the newsstand July 25
Full-color digest format, $2.49 US.
Friday, July 21, 2006
Classic stars take on Hallmark mysteries
The Hallmark Channel loves to play the mystery game, but during the month of August, they're really pouring on those mystery movies, offering a week of "Perry Mason," a week of "McBride," a week of "Mystery Woman" (one of BRBTV's absolute favorites) and a week of "Jane Doe." Pay attention, because there are several stars of the BRBTV shows in the offerings ...
- Sydney Penny, our own B.J. Walker of the latter years of "Santa Barbara," plays Daphne Blake (no, this isn't Scooby-Doo) in "McBride: The Doctor Is Out, Really Out," which airs Tuesday, August 8. This more-modern take on the classic "McBride" stars John Larroquette (shown here).
- Linda Gray, the "Dallas" powerhouse of Sue Ellen Ewing, is Victoria Sawyer in "McBride: It's Murder, Madam," which airs Wednesday, August 9.
- Jack Scalia, the hunky Nicholas Pearce of "Dallas," shows up as Marty Caine in "McBride: Anybody Here Murder Marty?" airing Thursday, August 10.
- Sheree J. Wilson, another "Dallas" alum as April Stevens, is Jody Fiske in "Mystery Woman: Game Time," showing Wednesday, August 16.
- Ed Marinaro, Cray Boyd of "Dynasty," plays Vincent Colabella in "Jane Doe: 'Til Death Do Us Part," Wednesday, August 23.
Photo courtesy of Hallmark Channel
- Sydney Penny, our own B.J. Walker of the latter years of "Santa Barbara," plays Daphne Blake (no, this isn't Scooby-Doo) in "McBride: The Doctor Is Out, Really Out," which airs Tuesday, August 8. This more-modern take on the classic "McBride" stars John Larroquette (shown here).
- Linda Gray, the "Dallas" powerhouse of Sue Ellen Ewing, is Victoria Sawyer in "McBride: It's Murder, Madam," which airs Wednesday, August 9.
- Jack Scalia, the hunky Nicholas Pearce of "Dallas," shows up as Marty Caine in "McBride: Anybody Here Murder Marty?" airing Thursday, August 10.
- Sheree J. Wilson, another "Dallas" alum as April Stevens, is Jody Fiske in "Mystery Woman: Game Time," showing Wednesday, August 16.
- Ed Marinaro, Cray Boyd of "Dynasty," plays Vincent Colabella in "Jane Doe: 'Til Death Do Us Part," Wednesday, August 23.
Photo courtesy of Hallmark Channel
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Priscilla Presley launches bed-linen line
Elvis' wife and our own Jenna Wade of "Dallas" has a new business venture these days: a range of exclusive luxury linens and homewares.
BRBTV has inquired further ... Samantha Mast of Rogers and Cowan, Presley's rep, tells us, "Priscilla partnered with Australian entrepreneur and designer Bruno Schiavi to create and co-design a range of exclusive luxury linens. The collection, labeled 'The Priscilla Presley Collection,' has launched in Australia (Meyers Stores) and the U.K. (Harrod’s and House of Fraser Stores) and will launch this October in Canada." Presley visited some Harrod's and House of Fraser sites in April for the linen launch.
Presley also has been working on a special stage production called "Burning Love," though not much has happened with it thus far. "Ms. Presley is in the very preliminary stages of production on the play, and it is too early to say when it will launch," Mast says.
Presley's official website, www.priscillapresley.com, says, "'Burning Love' (a working title) is a live musical event based on Priscilla Beaulieu Presley’s life. This musical, written by Stan Zimmerman and Jim Berg, will take the audience on an emotional ride in this fun and upbeat biographical journey through the romance of Elvis and Priscilla. The music will feature new songs written especially for the show as well as popular tunes from the period. 'Burning Love' is currently in development and will be staged in 2006."
BRBTV has inquired further ... Samantha Mast of Rogers and Cowan, Presley's rep, tells us, "Priscilla partnered with Australian entrepreneur and designer Bruno Schiavi to create and co-design a range of exclusive luxury linens. The collection, labeled 'The Priscilla Presley Collection,' has launched in Australia (Meyers Stores) and the U.K. (Harrod’s and House of Fraser Stores) and will launch this October in Canada." Presley visited some Harrod's and House of Fraser sites in April for the linen launch.
Presley also has been working on a special stage production called "Burning Love," though not much has happened with it thus far. "Ms. Presley is in the very preliminary stages of production on the play, and it is too early to say when it will launch," Mast says.
Presley's official website, www.priscillapresley.com, says, "'Burning Love' (a working title) is a live musical event based on Priscilla Beaulieu Presley’s life. This musical, written by Stan Zimmerman and Jim Berg, will take the audience on an emotional ride in this fun and upbeat biographical journey through the romance of Elvis and Priscilla. The music will feature new songs written especially for the show as well as popular tunes from the period. 'Burning Love' is currently in development and will be staged in 2006."
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Schneider, Wopat talk about "First Time" tonight
"Some of the most celebrated stars of television, music and movies take a deeply personal look back at the gigs that changed their lives in 'My First Time,' a new original series from TVLand ..."
That's the tagline for TVLand's new series, "My First Time," a look at stars and how they started out. Up tonight is an episode called "Action Heroes," and it features John Schneider and Tom Wopat of "The Dukes of Hazzard." The episode airs at 10 p.m. EST on TVLand.
Schneider tells the rather famous story of his "Dukes" audition: "I showed up with a Bud Man T-shirt -- torn up; it was a workout shirt -- and a six-pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer ... I was 18 years old; I told 'em I was 24, because that's what they were looking for. I told 'em I was from Snellville, Georgia" (pronouncing the name of the Atlanta suburb as "Snail-ville," of course) "because that's what they were looking for." Ben Jones also comments for the episode (on just how handsome Schneider is).
You can watch the preview from http://www.tvland.com/originals/myfirsttime/.
That's the tagline for TVLand's new series, "My First Time," a look at stars and how they started out. Up tonight is an episode called "Action Heroes," and it features John Schneider and Tom Wopat of "The Dukes of Hazzard." The episode airs at 10 p.m. EST on TVLand.
Schneider tells the rather famous story of his "Dukes" audition: "I showed up with a Bud Man T-shirt -- torn up; it was a workout shirt -- and a six-pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer ... I was 18 years old; I told 'em I was 24, because that's what they were looking for. I told 'em I was from Snellville, Georgia" (pronouncing the name of the Atlanta suburb as "Snail-ville," of course) "because that's what they were looking for." Ben Jones also comments for the episode (on just how handsome Schneider is).
You can watch the preview from http://www.tvland.com/originals/myfirsttime/.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
BRBTV birthdays this week ...
BRBTV birthdays this week ...
- Diahann Carroll, the songstress who vexed Alexis as Dominique Devereaux on "Dynasty," turned 71 yesterday, July 17.
- Audrey Landers, who was Afton Cooper on "Dallas" and a couple roles on "The Dukes of Hazzard," turns 47 today, July 18, 1959.
- Paul Burke, the second C.C. Capwell of "Santa Barbara," turns 80 on Friday, July 21.
- Lenore Kasdorf, the lovely Caroline Wilson on "SB," turns 58 on Sunday, July 23.
Happy birthday to all!
- Diahann Carroll, the songstress who vexed Alexis as Dominique Devereaux on "Dynasty," turned 71 yesterday, July 17.
- Audrey Landers, who was Afton Cooper on "Dallas" and a couple roles on "The Dukes of Hazzard," turns 47 today, July 18, 1959.
- Paul Burke, the second C.C. Capwell of "Santa Barbara," turns 80 on Friday, July 21.
- Lenore Kasdorf, the lovely Caroline Wilson on "SB," turns 58 on Sunday, July 23.
Happy birthday to all!
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