Greg Evigan stars in Lifetime movie this weekend

Greg Evigan creeped us out as Willie Gust, the penny-ante con who charmed and kidnapped our poor little Lucy in the first season ("miniseries") of "Dallas." That was just before he made his name as Billie Joe McKay on NBC's "B.J. and the Bear." This hunky guy was once the "Bionic Boy" on ABC's "Six Million Dollar Man" / "Bionic Woman" tour de force -- can you believe it? (And one of these days we're going to rewatch all those old episodes and be just as happy as a pig in slop!!!! Plus, those "Bionic Boy" storylines also starred Kerry Sherman of "Santa Barbara" and Joan Van Ark of "Dallas" -- ooooh, we just love this whole classic TV thang!). He went on to play a dad in NBC's "My Two Dads," as well as starring in William Shatner's "TekWar" stuff of the 1990s and even a juicy role on Fox's "Melrose Place."

Well ... nowadays, Evigan has been guesting on the stockcar racing show "Racin' for a Livin," and he also stars in "My Silent Partner," airing this Saturday, October 21, on Lifetime, at 3 p.m.

The TV movie, directed by Ron Oliver, is about "a San Francisco policewoman (Joanna Going of the 1990 "Dark Shadows" remake) who accepts a favor from a local crime boss to counter a nasty child custody battle with her ex-husband, and finds herself dangerously entangled with the mob."

No BRBTV birthdays this week, by the way.

The Archies band returns in Tales From Riverdale

Archie #570
“The City Library”: Archie and his friends visit the famous Salt Lake City library, and the popular “Night Flight” comic book store inside! Along the way, they meet comic shop owner Mimi Cruz, library director Nancy Tessman and other real life folks who teach them the importance of literature and all the arts in their state-of-the-art, multimedia facility! “To Act or Not to Act”: When the lead actor in the school play falls ill, both Reggie and Archie claim to be the best actor for the part. To determine who the best actor really is, the drama teacher gives them a tough acting assignment: each must act like the other! Will the curtain fall before our hams even reach the stage? SCRIPTS: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg.
On sale newsstand October 24, 2006
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25 U.S.

Tales From Riverdale Digest #15
“Shock ‘n Roll”: The Archies are back, and determined to win the “American Icon” talent contest. Unfortunately, their rivals Ray and the Ray-vons are determined to stop them using any dirty tricks necessary. But could their scheme backfire and cause the Archies to unintentionally create a brand-new dance craze?! Check out the musical mayhem for yourself! SCRIPT AND ART: Tim Kennedy. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!”
On sale newsstand October 24, 2006
Full-color digest format
$2.49 U.S.

Only John Travolta survives "Dallas" cast slash-and-burn

Variety Magazine has reported that the entire cast of the big-screen "Dallas" remake movie, set to begin filming this fall, has been let go, save one ... Mr. John Travolta, upon whom the whole film is pinned, evidently, anyway.

"Helmer Gurinder Chadha, who took over the reins in April, is still attached but will make her final decision as to whether she'll direct the pic when the new cast comes together," Variety's Nicole LaPorte reports. "Robert Harling's script may be tweaked, but a major overhaul is not planned.Luke Wilson, who was cast as Bobby Ewing, has a pay-or-play deal that's up in January but is no longer in the cast."

Filming is on hold, and the hope is to begin rolling in early 2007 with the new cast. Out of the picture are megawatt names such as Shirley MacLaine, who was set to play Miss Ellie, and it's all about the dollars, Variety says. "The new mission is to make 'Dallas' for a substantially lower price than its most recent $65 million budget by going out to thesps with lower quotes."

"Furthermore, Chadha, who replaced helmer Robert Luketic, was not happy with the cast, and focus group research concluded that J.R. was the only character auds felt strongly about."

Read the full story at http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117951834?categoryid=13&cs=1

John Forsythe announces he has cancer

It's heartbreaking, for sure, that "Dynasty" fans have seen John Forsythe looking so weak this past year. Now, our own Blake Carrington, also known so well as the voice of Charles Townsend in the 1970s "Charlie's Angels," has come forward and announced he has colon cancer.

The diagnosis was made a couple weeks ago for the 88-year-old star. He's being treated at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. His publicist says he's expected to make a full recovery.

If you want to read more, here are some links ...

http://www.etonline.com/celebrities/news/37447/index.html
http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,20227,00.html?fdnews
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/brief_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003252781

Watch for a "Dukes" museum in Canada

Paul Harrington is known in "Dukes of Hazzard" circles as a really big fan in the Great White North. He's the president of the Canadian Dukes of Hazzard Fan Club, as well as the Jerry Rushing Fan Club, and he and his General Lee, Hazzard County sheriff's cars and boat, and traveling "Dukes" museum are a fixture at "Dukes"-related events.

Well, Paul has been working on a permanent "Dukes of Hazzard" museum at his home in Ruscom Station, Ontario. He tells BRBTV that he expects to have it up and running in the summer of 2009. A couple weeks back, he wrote, "We dug the first hole in the ground to get the Dukes Musuem offically started. We will pour the cement maybe later today; it is a big hole in the ground to rest the two beams on that will hold the third story (a 20' wide by 40' long Dukes room)." Three levels? Wowzers.

Here is a photo of the property where the museum is being built. You can track the progress of the museum at Paul's website, http://www.canadiandukes.com/ourbuilding.html. And if you want to see a little of his display, check the May 24 post of this BRBTV News Blog.

Betty Cooper, female racecar driver!

MAMARONECK, NY – In the world of auto racing, nothing has been more exciting and inspiring than the rise of female racecar drivers. Fearlessly competing against their male counterparts, several female drivers have made their marks in this popular sport.

From pioneers like Janet Guthrie (the first woman to qualify and compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500) and Lyn St. James (the first woman to win the Indy 500 Rookie of the Year award), to today’s top female drivers like Sarah Fisher (the first woman to win pole position in a major North American open-wheel race) and the phenomenally popular Danica Patrick (the first female driver to lead the race at Indianapolis), female auto racers have captured the hearts and imaginations of the nation’s youth, especially young girls.

Longtime readers of Archie Comics know that ever-popular Betty Cooper is fearless in her own right. It’s only natural that her interests in sports in general and auto mechanics in particular would combine for the inevitable: Betty Cooper, racecar driver!

This January, in Archie #572, Betty gets a chance to rev her engine. In the story, “The Fast Track to Success,” Mr. Lodge is the proud sponsor of one of the swiftest motor sports teams around, but his pride runs out of gas when one of his rivals lures away his top driver and pit crew! Not to worry, though – Betty Cooper has offered to get behind the wheel, with Archie and the gang as her makeshift pit crew! Does Betty have what it takes to outrace the overconfident male drivers?

Archie #572
Ships January 3, 2007
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25 U.S.
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Stan Goldberg.

BRBTV birthdays this week ...

- John O’Hurley, who was the second Stephen Slade on "Santa Barbara" and so many other things over the years, including a fabulous "Seinfeld" role and that "Dancing With the Stars" gig, turned 50 yesterday, October 9.
- J. Eddie Peck, who's a BRBTV double-shot with his roles on our two primetime biggies, Tommy McKay on "Dallas" and Roger Grimes on "Dynasty," turns 48 today, October 10.
- Greg Evigan, who was Willie Gust on "Dallas" but is better known for "B.J. and the Bear" (and sorry, IMDb, his first name was spelled like BRB's own -- Billie -- on the side of his big rig on-screen, but hey, we're quite used to having that name mispelled!), turns 53 on Saturday, October 14.

Happy birthday to all!

Have you seen .... ?

... Robin Wright Penn of "Santa Barbara" starring with Jude Law and Juliette Binoche in "Breaking and Entering"? You can view trailers and images here:

http://www.worstpreviews.com/review.php?id=220
http://1.aamoviez.com/movies/Breaking_and_Entering

The career of our own beloved original Kelly Capwell just keeps going and going! As reported here in the BRBTV News Blog, she's got several more projects going on this year and next year.

... Stephanie Beacham of "Dynasty" and "The Colbys" in the British TV series "Bad Girls"? Beacham, our own Sable Colby, plays Phyllida Oswyn in the drama about the staff and inmates of a women's prison.

Splashin' out John Schneider's new film ...

Wow, this MySpace thing is really a contagion, isn't it? Even celebrities are making pages, and even celebrities who already have their own official websites are making pages ... Kinda makes ya just wanna hop on, ya know? At any rate, have you seen the MySpace page of John Schneider, our own Bo Duke of "The Dukes of Hazzard" who's been diligently working on his own film, soon to be released?

http://www.myspace.com/collier_and_co

(And hey, he may be a 46-year-old, male, married Aries to anyone out there who's been living in a cave, but to us, he's just fantastic!) Anyway, he's got a great list of bookings for the film, along with links, a clip from the movie, a list of friends that includes (of course) Tom Wopat and Catherine Bach and friend comments that roll into the ozone. Generating excitement? Yea, I'd say he is ...

Jack Coleman in "Beautiful Loser"

The BRBTV News Blog noted the spotting of Jack Coleman, our second Steven Carrington of "Dynasty" on the new NBC show "Heroes" (and what a sinister turn it is for our upright Steven). Well, Coleman's also working on a movie project this year, entitled "Beautiful Loser."

The movie, in which Coleman plays the character Jimmy, is written and directed by John Nolte. The plotline from the IMDb: "His parents named him Reginald Regineld. His friends call him "Ditto." At the age of eleven he decided he wasn't going to do anything with his life. And that was going pretty well until senior year when he saw Tracy. This wasn't so much love at first sight as much as it was "completely-head-over-heels-gonna-get-her-at-any-price-even-if-I-make-a-complete-fool-of-myself" love at first sight. And it would burn for decades. Whether she loved him or not."

Cynthia Gibb and William Katt also star. Check out the director's blog at http://beautifullosering.blogspot.com/.

Coming out in Archies next week ...

Archie Digest #229
The adventures of America 's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!”
On sale newsstand October 10, 2006
Full-color digest format
$2.49 U.S.

Betty & Veronica #221
“The Big Prize”: A Halloween costume contest judged by renowned luminaries from the fashion and entertainment worlds leads Veronica to more costume changes than a diva in concert! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Jeff Shultz. “Career Daze”: Veronica gets a lesson in judging books by their covers when she realizes that the professional scientists and law enforcement agents at career day are as attractive as the super model! SCRIPT: Barbara Slate. “Code in the Head”: Betty has dropped what appears to be a mysterious code, and it’s got Veronica’s brain doing crazy, cryptic back flips! SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Jeff Shultz.
On sale newsstand October 10, 2006
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25 U.S.

BRBTV birthdays this week ...

- Jack Wagner, who was our final Warren Lockridge on "Santa Barbara," along with a host of other soap opera roles in the '80s and '90s, turns 47 today, October 3.
- Charlton Heston, our giant Jason Colby on "Dynasty" and "The Colbys," turns 83 tomorrow, October 4.
- Christopher Norris, who was the demented Laura Asher on "SB," will turn 53 on Saturday, October 7.

Happy birthday to all!

Watch the trailer for "The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning"

The trailer for the newest "The Dukes of Hazzard" movie is up and running (special thanks to Chad for the tipoff at the car show yesterday in the birthplace of the "Dukes," Covington, Georgia!). You can watch the trailer at the IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0800328/trailers-screenplay-E28933-10-2

It looks like a rip-roaring good time, and of course, we're all hopin' it's an improvement over the 2005 big-screen installment. This one is due to the DVD shelves next spring. Willie Nelson as Uncle Jesse is the only one who reprises his role from the 2005 parody, and Daisy is lookin' a bit more like herself in this 2007 version, if we do say so ourselves (and soundin' more like herself, in that last scene of the trailer). And if you don't know it, this one is a "prequel" for our "Dukes" lore, the story of Bo and Luke when they first move to the Duke farm in Hazzard County. (And Flash is just a pup, from the looks of it! Roooowwwwllllffff!)

Patrick Duffy in new 2007 project, and Spotted: Jack Coleman

Our handsome Bobby Ewing of "Dallas," Mr. Patrick Duffy, is working on a new project for 2007. It's a comedy movie called "He's Such a Girl." The film also stars Alexandra Paul of 1990s "Baywatch" and Ed Begley Jr. Duffy plays the father of the title character. The movie is being directed by Sean Carr and written by Jimmy Gleacher, and it's classified as in postproduction.

Spotted: Meanwhile ... did you spot Jack Coleman the other night on the brand-spanking-new "Heroes" TV series on NBC? The show, a drama about normal people who discover they have abnormal powers, just premiered and is already generating some buzz. Coleman, our own second Steve Carrington of "Dynasty," popped up as the father of the teen cheerleader who is invulnerable to physical injury (her, not him). It is a rather sinister role for Coleman, horned-rim glasses and all, with some decidedly darker hair, as well. "Heroes" airs at 9 p.m. EST Mondays. And thank-you, evolving technology! -- you can watch the whole episode on NBC's website.

Christine Belford takes on a "Ruffian"

Christine Belford just has one of those faces, you know? When you spot her in a scene, you just know you've seen her star in lots of other stuff. BRBTV just loved her in that "Wonder Woman" episode, "Wonder Woman Meets Baroness Paula Von Gunther." (Not to mention she has always had an uncanny resemblance to Jaclyn Smith!) Besides her role as Susan Farragut on "Dynasty," she's done a ton of other classic TV, like "Battlestar Galactica," "Barnaby Jones," "Fantasy Island," "Murder, She Wrote," "Family Ties" and so much more. Now, Belford has a new project planned for 2007.

Called "Ruffian," the TV movie offers "a look at the life of the thoroughbred filly that dominated horse racing in the early 1970s," according to its IMDb page. Belford plays a character named Barbara Janney in the film, directed by Yves Simoneau and written by Jim Burnstein and Ross Parker. Belford's husband, Nicholas Pryor, a prolific actor himself, plays Stuart Janney in the film. Sam Shepard is also among the large cast.

Love "The Dukes"? Share the love in a Yahoo group

OK, what we've got goin' for you today is your handy-dandy guide to a bunch of great Yahoo groups focused around "The Dukes of Hazzard." Here, you can discuss the Dukes, delight in the Dukes, display your love for the Dukes, and just all-around dip into Dukes lore.

These groups all happen to be from Mr. Paul Harrington, "Dukes" fan extraordinnaire in the Great White North of Ontario, Canada. ("Man, I need to get a life," he jokes about all these groups he's started over the years.) Paul's name has come up on the BRBTV News Blog before -- he contributed some great material to BRBTV's "Them Dukes! Them Dukes!" reference guide, and he has a traveling museum of "Dukes" memorabilia, as well as a General Lee, a couple Hazzard County Sheriff's cars (series and 2005 movie), a Hazzard County Sheriff's boat and some other goodies. Learn more at www.canadiandukes.com.

Here are the groups; check 'em out and join what may interest ya ...

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/thecanadiandukesfanclub/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/The_Canadian_Dukes_of_Hazzard_Museum/

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/Canadian_Dukes/

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_Dukes_of_Hazzard_Movie_2005/

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_Monster_4X4_General_Lee_Club/

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/TV_STAR_CARS/

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/JERRY_RUSHING_FAN_CLUB/

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/Honest_John_Ledbetter_Fan_Club/

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/Byron_Cherry_aka_COY_DUKE/

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/Dukes_Fest/

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/TV_Star_Ben_Jones_AKA_Cooter/

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_New_York_Canadian_Dukes/

(And don't forget -- if you're anywhere near the birthplace of "The Dukes," Covington, Georgia, this weekend, or you can be ... BRB will be at the car show in the historic square on Sunday, October 1, from 1 to 4 p.m., signing copies of "Them Dukes! Them Dukes!")

Yeeeeeee-haaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!

BRBTV birthdays this week ...

- Heather Locklear, our own Sammy Jo of "Dynasty," and so many other things over the years, turned 45 yesterday, September 25.
- Shell Danielson, who was the later Laken Lockridge on "Santa Barbara," also had a birthday yesterday, September 25, turning 44.
- Bridgette Wilson, who was Lisa Fenimore on "SB," was our third birthday yesterday, September 25, turning such a young 33.
- A Martinez, who was Cruz Castillo on "SB," will turn 58 tomorrow, September 27.
- Steve Forrest, who was Ben Stivers / Wes Parmalee on "Dallas," turns 82 on Friday, September 29.

Happy birthday to all!

Archies: Chuck creates a "monsterpiece"

Coming up in Archie Comics... Chuck Clayton takes center stage as he goes to the Monster Museum, to work on his sketches of classic monster in the pages of Archie & Friends. Once there, Chuck and Archie stumble onto a real, live crime scene. Archie and Chuck lend a hand in trying to help recover the missing movie monster memorabilia.

If all of that wasn't enough to keep Chuck busy, his girlfriend Nancy decides to go "Goth."

Hilarious hijinks with Chuck and Nancy continue with a monstrous mishaps in Tales From Riverdale, in a story in which Chuck accidentally mixes up a picture he has drawn of Nancy with a picture he as drawn of a monster he did for art class. Will Nancy forgive this monstrous mistake?

Archie & Friends #106, shipping 12/20/06, 32-page, full-color comic, $2.25 U.S.
Tales From Riverdale Digest #17, shipping 12/27/06, full-color digest format, $2.49 U.S.

Meanwhile, in other parts of Riverdale ... Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette -- teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!”

Betty & Veronica Digest #169, on sale newsstand October 3, 2006, full-color digest format, $2.49 U.S.

Richard Hatch has movie project

The rest of the world may confuse him with the very first "Survivor" winner of the same name, but those of us who well-remember Richard Hatch before there was any such thing as "Survivor" know him from TV's "Battlestar Galactica" (old and new). And we here at BRBTV certainly know him as Dean Caldwell on "Dynasty" and as the first Stephen Slade on "Santa Barbara."

Hatch has actually been involved in a great-many "Battlestar Galactica" projects over the years, and he's even written novels based on the show, a fave among sci-fi-ers. Now, Hatch's latest project, still classified as in production, is the movie "Starship II: Rendezvous with Ramses." A sci-fi comedy, the film also features the well-loved John Astin of "Addams Family" fame. The plotline from the IMDb: "Three goofballs go back in time to save the Ramses Colony. Unfortunately, saving the colony screws up the future, so they have to go back in time to stop themselves from stopping themselves!" Hatch portrays a character named John Alpha (kinda like "Apollo," we're thinkin'?).

To learn more about all this craziness, visit the film's official site: http://www.starship2.com/.

John Schneider premieres new movie

OK, this one has been well-known to "Dukes" fans who frequent the message boards and other Hazzard County locales around the 'Net, but just in case there are some folks out there who aren't aware of it ...

John Schneider, our own handsome Bo Duke, will premiere his new film "Collier & Co." at the Big Cruisefest Stars, Cars and More show in Little Rock, Arkansas, next month. The annual event will feature a "Dukes Day" for a third time. And this year, it's bigger and better and heckin'-near a Dukesfest in its own right: Besides Schneider appearing, there will be James Best (Rosco P. Coltrane), Sonny Shroyer (Enos Strate) and Rick Hurst (Cletus Hogg), along with show stuntmen Corey Eubanks and Al Wyatt Jr., and mechanic Tom Sarmento.

The event itself is October 13 and 14, with the showing of "Collier & Co." on Friday, October 13. Though admission to the Big Cruisefest is free, tickets for the film premiere are $12.50, and they'll benefit a charity. Find out more at http://www.starscarsandmore.com/.

Schneider will have another more "official" premiere of the film in Memphis later in the month.

"'Collier' is a fun script that is exactly what "The Dukes of Hazzard" movie should have been," Schneider says of the film, for which he's even gotten "Dukes" fan involvement. "Something for the whole family with me and lots of fast cars! A one-time top racecar driver fights to get his wife and daughter back from the bad guys. Lot's of fun, driving and laughs."

Yeeeee-haaaaaa!

Katharine Ross in new movie role

For a year and a half she was the much-put-upon Frankie on "The Colbys," and before that, she was well-known for her role in 1967's "The Graduate" with Dustin Hoffman and the creepy 1978 flick "The Legacy" with real-life husband Sam Elliott (yummy). Now, Katharine Ross has a movie out this year: "Eye of the Dolphin."

Directed and written by Michael D. Sellers, it's the tale of a young girl who learns she can communicate with dolphins. Ross plays a character named Lucy in the film. You can find the movie poster at the film's IMDb page, and learn more about it all at http://www.moviebankquantum.com/.

BRBTV birthdays this week ...

- Ross Kettle, the quite European Jeffrey Conrad on "Santa Barbara," turns 45 today, September 19.
- Don Starr, our own Jordan Lee of "Dallas," was born on September 20, 1917 and died on July 11, 1995.
- The unstoppable Larry Hagman, who was, of course, the unstoppable J.R. Ewing on "Dallas," turns 75 on Thursday, September 21.
- Catherine Oxenberg, who played long-lost daughter Amanda Carrington on "Dynasty," turns 45 on Friday, September 22.

Happy birthday!

Coming up in the Archies in January ...

Archie & Friends #106
"The Monster Museum": Seeking inspiration for Chuck's comic books, Archie and Chuck visit the town's new "Monster Museum." It is filled with monster movie memorabilia… or at least it was, as the boys find out when they arrive to find a real live crime scene there! Meanwhile, Nancy feels so neglected she starts wearing "goth" outfits! Can Chuck help recover the museum's missing merchandise… and will he recover his original, NON-goth girlfriend, too? SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg. PLUS: SUPERMODEL KATY KEENE IN ANOTHER ALL-NEW TALE! "May I Have This Dance?": Katy's sister MacKenzie has a crush, but her crush has designs on Katy! Can MacKenzie find a way to swing the subject back around to herself? It's love in the "fashion lane" as only Archie Comics can deliver! SCRIPT AND ART: Andrew Pepoy.
On sale newsstand January 9, 2007
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25 U.S.

Archie Digest #231
The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"
On sale newsstand January 3, 2007
Full-color digest format
$2.49 U.S.

Betty & Veronica #223
Working Hand in Glove" A famous designer asks Veronica to give him a hand… as a hand model modeling his high-fashion gloves! "Instrumental to the Story": Veronica would rather listen to classic rock than classical music… but the hunky new Riverdale High tenor may have her singing a different tune! "Offering Lip Service": Archie refuses a kiss from Veronica because of his chapped lips, but Betty offers to share the last of her lip balm with Archie. Problem is, it happens to be on her lips, and when Veronica finds out they're smooching, guess who might get a fat lip?! "Don't Miss This": Could it be true – an all-new love triangle between Midge, Moose, and… BETTY?! You'll have to read this story to find out! SCRIPTS: Kathleen Webb. ART: Jeff Shultz.
On sale newsstand January 3, 2007
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25 U.S.

Betty & Veronica Digest #171
Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette-- teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"
On sale newsstand December 27, 2006
Full-color digest format
$2.49 U.S.

Betty & Veronica Double Digest #148
What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales. SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"
On sale newsstand January 9, 2007
Full-color digest format
$3.69 U.S.

Jughead #178
"The Competition": Fed up with their feuding, rival restauranteurs Pop Tate and Segarini each take a break… and put Archie and Jughead respectively in charge! Will the teens bring new marketing strategies and less tension to the neighboring eateries, or will the fast food wars be as fierce as ever? "The Jughead Zone": Five years ago, Jughead agreed to spend one whole day with Ethel in exchange for a piece of her homemade pie. That one day is today! Will Jughead be able to go through with it, or did he bite off more pie than he can chew? "One Step Beyond": Jughead owes Reggie money, and it's payback time. Only Jughead is broke! His solution: tail Reggie before Reggie can tail him! SCRIPTS: Craig Boldman. ART: Rex Lindsey.
On sale newsstand December 27, 2006
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25 U.S.

Sabrina The Teenage Witch #81
"Mortal Decision": After being imprisoned last issue for her unusual magical abilities, Sabrina decides to give up magic completely and live life as a normal mortal. Her decision causes quite a stir… from her aunts who believe her magic is something to be proud of and should be nurtured; to Llandra, who doesn't believe Sabrina will go through with it; and especially Shinji, concerned that Sabrina's anti-magic stance will put The Four Blades movement in jeapady! All this opposition simply strengthens Sabrina's resolve… but will she be happy with the results?! SCRIPT AND ART: Tania del Rio.
On sale newsstand December 27, 2006
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25 U.S.

Tales From Riverdale Digest #17
"Monster-piece Theatre": It's a "comedy of terrors" for Chuck when he accidentally mixes up a monster drawing done for art school with the flattering portrait he intended to give Nancy for Valentine's Day! SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz. PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"
On sale newsstand January 16, 2007
Full-color digest format
$2.49 U.S.

Veronica #177
"The Secret of Veronica's Diary": When Veronica's diary accidentally ends up in Reggie's hands, Veronica has a lot of explaining… and apologizing to do! SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent. "The Art of Doing Nothing": Tired of being overscheduled, Veronica will do everything she can to do nothing! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Dan Parent. "Payback Time": The status quo of Veronica and Jughead's tense relationship is upended, as Jughead rescues Veronica from a boorish boy, and Veronica feels obligated to return the favor! SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Dan Parent.
On sale newsstand January 16, 2007
32-page, full-color comic
$2.25 U.S.

Diahann Carroll speaks at luncheon

If you're in the Metro Detroit area, or can be in early October, you can catch Diahann Carroll, our own Dominique Devereaux of "Dynasty," speaking at a benefit luncheon for Henry Ford Hospital. Carroll, who's a Tony and Golden Globe winner; an Emmy, Grammy and Best Actress Oscar nominee, besides a beloved "Dynasty" star, also happens to be a breast cancer survivor.

She'll speak at the Mothers, Daughters, Sisters & Friends Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5 at the Shenandoah Golf, Banquet & Country Club, 5600 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield, Michigan. It's a benefit for the planned Francee & Benson Ford Jr. Breast Care & Wellness Center at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. Tickets are $75-$500. For more information about the event, call (313) 876-9237.

Linda Gray, Sheree J. Wilson to appear at fan convention

Two of our lovely "Dallas" ladies, Linda Gray (Sue Ellen Ewing, who celebrated a birthday this week) and Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens Ewing) will appear at a special Fan Appreciation Weekend presented by FanSource.com.

The event, held over the weekend of October 13-15 at the Beverly Garland's Holiday Inn in North Hollywood, California, will even feature a "Dallas" panel. Gray and Wilson will speak at the panel as a special tribute to our beloved 1980s primetime soap. Also among the activities that weekend is a special screening of Wilson's new movie projects, "Fragile" and "Killing Down" (check the March 6 post of the BRBTV News Blog for more info on those films).

FanSource says its Fan Appreciation Weekend is unlike other celebrity events and conventions because it gives you some personal time with the stars. Joanna Cassidy, Robert Pine and Lindsay Wagner ("Bionic" rules, man!) are also scheduled to appear. For more information or to get tickets, check out http://www.fansource.com/weekend.htm.