A tribute to George Reeves and the cast and crew of the
Adventures of Superman
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Owner: Jim Nolt Editors: Jim Nolt (1994- 2005) and Lou Koza (2006 - Present) |
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For those of us who continue to enjoy the Adventures of Superman and who steadfastly admire and love George Reeves, June 16 will be a sad day... for it is the 50th anniversary of George’s tragic death. But the sadness of this day quickly dissipates when we also remember the goodness and happiness his life brought, and continues to bring, to ours. June 16... and every day on which our thoughts turn to George... will be happy ones, for he left us a legacy of joy and inspiration.  GR-TAC Google Discussion Group Superman Message Board |
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Now Posted: Billy Nelson |
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Subject initiated by Bruce Dettman / Friday-Feb. 27, 2009: The always generous Jim Nolt sent me a copy of the Warner Brothers film ALWAYS A BRIDE starring George Reeves the other day. After watching it a coincidence occurred to me. Don't know if anyone else has spotted this over the years or written about it. George's co-star in this was Rosemary Lane, one of the era's famous acting Lane sisters. Her sibling Lola appeared as Torchie Blaine, the gutsy female reporter, in one of the films featuring this character. I have read several accounts that claim that Schuster and Siegel saw this performance, loved it and named their girl reporter Lois Lane after Lola. So George shows up in a film with the sister of the woman Lois was patterned and partially named after. Response from Laura Siegel / Saturday-March 14, 2009: Dear Lou, My mom has this comment for you: The Lola Lane connection regarding fictional reporter Torchy Blaine (played by Lane in one of the Torchy series of movies) and the name of Superman's girlfriend, reporter Lois Lane, was mentioned by Jerry Siegel in Time Magazine and confirmed by me in various interviews. In the 70+ years the Superman characters have been around, their history sometimes gets lost and it is refreshing to have a bright fan notice the Lane sister-George Reeves connection.-Joanne Siegel Hope you are doing well. |
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From Ted Hart In The Runaway Robot (Season
1) the inventor of the robot is a character named Professor Horatio
Hinkle. Also starring in that episode is actor Russell Johnson,
whose best-known role was to be The Professor on Gilligan's
Island. Now that Professor had the character name Roy Hinkley.
His name was used only in the first episode and in some Gilligan
movies that were produced long after the demise of the television
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM JACK LARSON: Jack Larson wants all his fans to know how very much he appreciates all the letters sent to him and request for him to sign photos. However, because of his busy writing schedule and the fact he is "getting up in the years" he no longer has the energy or time to satisfy all the many request he receives on a daily basis. He hopes all those who have sent in a request or were planning to do so will understand his feelings. He wants you to know he is indeed grateful for all your kind words and interest. 11/22/06-LK. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM JACK LARSON: Jack has heard there are fans who may have or want to buy the episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show and/or the 1961 film The Teenage Millionaire because he is listed in the credits on various Internet film listings. Jack states he did not appear in these films and doesn't want his fans to waste their money. TAC will contact imdb.com to make an effort to correct the data base. 03/14/07-LK |
Last Update: June 16, 2009 PM
Interview with Noel Neill
Book ReviewInterview with Noel by
Jennifer Contino
* Noel Neill and Larry Ward will be appearing at the annual Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Ill on June 11-14, 2009.
To review Noel Neill's travels in 2003 - 2009, rummage through her files, and read what some of her fans
have to say, check out the-- Scoops of News -- * *The Night Before Christmas * (A Lost Adventure of Superman)
By Kirk Hastings* Ladies and Gentlemen,....
Veda Ann Borg* From Larry Tye of Boston:
I am a former reporter at the Boston Globe, off now writing books. My last, a biography of Satchel Paige, will be out in June from Random House. My next, for the same publisher, is a bio of Superman.
I am very interested in hearing from Superman fans. I would like to know when you became interested, whether it was the comic books or comic strips, radio, TV or films that drew you in, and what form your interest takes today. I am interested in what Superman means to you -- from role model to fantasy escape to just a great story. I also am interested in anything else you are willing to share about your passion for the Man of Steel.
If you are willing to share your story, please email me. Let me know if you are willing for me to possibly use that story in my book. Also great if you could tell me your name, your age, and what you do workwise.
Thanks
Larry Tye* Helen Bessolo By Serena Enger
* Father's Day: Frank Joseph Bessolo:
Step-Father of George Reeves - by Serena Enger* Lois In Manhattan - by Bruce Dettman
* The Many Faces of Jimmy Olsen: As Shown by Jack Larson - by Thom Hamilton and Colete Morlock
* The Deserter Review - by Colete Morlock
* SUNSET BOULEVARD: "Mad About the Boy" - by Lou Koza
ALEX ROSS AGE OF TV HEROES * Ben Welden, The Gentle Gangster.
* GEORGE REEVES PERSONAL APPEARANCEIN HARTFORD, Ct.
* 'Superman' Is Just Quiet Fellow From Ashland
* Crime and Justice: Notable Film Noir and Crime Dramas By Serena Enger
* Lost Adventures of Superman
by Stephen L. BrooksFirst Encounters
Missing
Trouble In The Old Home Town
* Inside look at So Proudly We Hail Exhibitor's Manual. 13 pages. Includes Tall, Dark and Embarrassed - Nurse Claudette Bathes Shy Male (see Page 40). Thanks to Serena Enger.
* Publicity Page from Lydia. Features; Young George Reeves is Odd-Job Graduate. Thanks to Serena Enger.
* I'm very pleased to announce that Michael Hayde has signed a contract with a publisher for his new book in the works, FLIGHTS OF FANTASY: The Unauthorized but True Story of Radio and TV's Adventures of Superman.. If Michael's past writings are any indication, this book will, without doubt, both enlighten and entertain. I'm anxious for it to be completed, and I know that in the coming months Mr. Hayde will update us on his progress. [jln]
* ISA ASHDOWN By Jim Nolt
* The Deserter Review by Colete Morlock
* Amazing two photos of George and Noel at the Ashville-Hendersonville Airport, Fletcher NC, August 1957. Credit StrangeV for the find.
* Bruce Dettman Documents:
Now Posted: Billy NelsonComing Soon: Billy Nelson * Looking for all those vintage articles and photos of George Reeves from throughout his career. Lou Koza presents Saving George Reeves the CD-Rom Presentation. Plus: Eddie Caro interviews Lou Koza about his Saving George Reeves CD presentations at Glass House Presents.
LINKS* Listen to Jim's interview with Toppie Lincicome (recorded July 2, 2008)
* Please feel welcome to join the
GR-TAC Google Discussion Group* You are welcome to join Dave Schutz's Superman message board.
* Please visit Carl and Leslie Glass at the GLASS HOUSE PRESENTS tribute to George Reeves. Includes Superman Bloopers Page.
* Richard Potter provides a wonderful journey and George Reeves tribute through his George Reeves Forever web-site. Speakers or headphones are a must. Enjoy to the max.
* Refer to Mary's George Reeves Fan Site for a wonderful trip through a Gallery of photo still and lobby cards.
* 40 Acres, of wonder and glory courtesy of Kipp Teague.
* Listen to and buy Old Time Radio adventures.
Illustrator Alley Randy Garrett Ron Gross Brian Postman Since 1989, the readers of The Adventures Continue, through donations and proceeds from sales of certain items, have contributed a total of
$17,576.49
to the
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation
of America
George Reeves was National Chairman of MG in 1955
(May 27, 2009)Read letter of appreciation from the Esther Land of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America
Mike Curtis has written and published By George. Strange Visitor From Another Planet is Mike Curtis' follow-up to By George.
Mike can be reached at shandafa@windstream.net
Order your copy of
Superman Companion
by Peter Murano.My Name is Friday: The Unauthorized but True Story of Dragnet and the Films of Jack Webb a book by Michael Hayde, is available at Amazon.com. Michael is a friend and frequent contributor to The Adventures Continue.
TOP SHELF FLIGHTS OF FANTASY: The Unauthorized but True Story of Radio & TV's Adventures of Superman. Cover by Randy Garrett. For more information click here and Michael J. Hayde.
Boys and girls. Announcing a new and exciting book by Larry Ward: Beyond Lois Lane
Superman Vs Hollywood: Now available.
Suspense This four-disc DVD collector's set was released on July 24 from Infinity Entertainment and Falcon Picture Group. The series featured many of Hollywood and Broadway's most legendary stars, including Boris Karloff, Charlton Heston, Paul Newman, Rod Steiger, Anne Bancroft, Jack Lemmon, John Forsythe, Hume Cronyn, Peter Lorre, Leslie Nielsen, Eva Gabor, Lloyd Bridges, Jack Palance, Jack Klugman, George Reeves, Lee Marvin, Eva Marie Saint, Jackie Cooper, Stella Adler, Joan Blondell, Cloris Leachman, Brian Keith and many others. (Another 60 lost episodes should soon follow.)
Superman on Film, Television,
Radio and Broadway
by Bruce Scivally
Author Jan Alan Henderson and publisher Michael Bifulco,
in cooperation with
Glass House Presents
and
The Adventures Continue,
are proud to announce...
Speeding Bullet: The Life and Bizarre Death of George Reeves,
the second edition.Information and order form
Order your copy
of
Behind the Crimson Cape
(Reviews)
George's good friend, Gene LeBell offers his biography. Now only $29.95. Superboy and Superpup: The Lost Videos A companion book by Chuck Harter Starring Johnny Rockwell and Billy Curtis respectfully. Price: $20, plus $5.00 first class shipping. Total cost: $25.00
For those interested send check or money order to:
Chuck Harter
6906 Treasure Trail
Los Angeles, CA 90068-1838From Jan Alan Henderson on January 24, 2004: I recently spoke with Jack Larson, and he informs me that an Astronaut's Tale was released by Albany Records. Jack wrote the libretto and narrates this wonderful opera. It is available at Tower Records outlets as well as Amazon.com. It has a terrific cover by one of the finest artists of our time, David Hockney.
Order More Than A Day from Amazon.com. For background information on this CD, read "From The Editor."
Gary Grossman's new novel, Executive Actions is available at Amazon.com (Fans of the Adventures of Superman will notice some familiar character names)
Gary Grossman's latest novel, Executive Treason
is available at Amazon.com(Guess who comes to the rescue in this one? See page 488)
SpaceMan Lost
by Michael Bifulco, is available.
Review by Ralph Schiller
Review by Scott Summitt
Order your copy of
When Teen Were Keen
by Pam Munter
Order Michael Bifulco's Superman On Television: Tenth Anniversary Edition here!
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June 2009
Mr. George Reeves - Actor / Director - 1957
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