TAC, Jr. #23
From the publisher of The Adventures Continue

November 3, 1998

1) TAC #15 HAS BEEN MAILED
2) 1999 GEORGE REEVES CALENDAR
3) JACK LARSON INTERVIEW IN OUTRE
4) AND IN FILMFAX
5) SUPERMAN: THE COMPLETE HISTORY
6) GEORGE REEVES BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE
7) NOEL NEILL'S BIRTHDAY

1) TAC #15 HAS BEEN MAILED --
Last Monday John O'Neill and I worked through the day to sort, package, and
stamp TAC #15 for all those who ordered. On Tuesday morning I took all the
envelopes to the post office for delivery. If you haven't received your
copy, please let me know. I printed a few extra copies, so if you'd still
like one, check out the order form. I've already received some very nice
comments from some of you. I appreciate them very much and wouldn't
mind even a few more.

2) 1999 GEORGE REEVES CALENDAR --
Several readers have asked if a George Reeves calendar will be available for
1999. I'm sorry to say that none has been planned. I was quite proud of the
1998 calendar, but sales were not good. Pre-orders were low, and many of the
extra ones I had printed are still here on my shelf. It takes a lot of time,
energy, and money to produce the calendar, so I thought it best to just let
it pass this year. Perhaps, if there are enough requests, one can be done
for 2000.

3) JACK LARSON INTERVIEW IN OUTRE --
Please try to find the current issue "Filmfax Presents Outré" magazine
(#14). The cover sports a beautiful portrait of Jack and George by artist
Harley Brown, and inside your find an interview with the very best Jimmy
Olsen, Jack Larson. In addition, there are several photos taken from the
Adventures of Superman. This is surely one issue you'll want in your
collection (before it turns up on the eBay Auction for $30!) If your mail
program can receive photo attachments, look for the cover of Outré attached
to this newsletter.

4) AND IN FILMFAX --
I haven't been able to locate a copy yet, but the latest issue of Filmfax
magazine carries part one of Michael Hayde's "Superman Comes to Television"
which first appeared in TAC #14. For more information on both Outré and
Filmfax, check their website.

5) SUPERMAN: THE COMPLETE HISTORY --
While you're at the bookstore for Outré and Filmfax, don't pass up
Superman: The Complete History by Les Daniels. This book is terrific. It
does indeed cover the complete history of Superman from the days of Siegel
and Shuster right up to the US postage stamp that was issued a few weeks
ago. The book features a section on George Reeves and the Adventures of
Superman and includes photos of George's b&w costume, photos from the
series, and a color photo of Superpup. Oh, and be sure to check the
acknowledgements page carefully. (200 glossy pages, $29.95). I'll be adding
this book to my Recommended Reading page as soon as I can.

6) GEORGE REEVES BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE --
Several people have already sent in contributions for the George Reeves
birthday tribute planned for January. The cost is high, but I can only take
the figure as a good omen -- $2845. Doesn't mean anything to you? Well, to
some it might be an "Unlucky Number" -- two thousand, eight hundred, and
forty-five. Just ask Dexter Brown or Slippery Elm. Anyway, there's not much
time left to meet our goal. I know the holidays are approaching and this
probably isn't the best time to be asking for donations, but if you can
spare any amount, it will help and your name will appear on the
Contributors' Page at my website (http://jimnolt.com/contributors.htm) and
in the Variety ad itself.

7) NOEL NEILL'S BIRTHDAY --
Noel will turn 78 on November 24. If you'd like to express birthday wishes
to her in the form of a letter or card, I'll be happy to forward them for
you. Put your letter in a stamped envelope with Noel's name on the front.
Put that in another envelope and send it to me. Then, when I get it, all I
have to do is complete Noel's address and drop it in the mailbox. I'm sure
she'll enjoy hearing from you.

Update -- Update -- Update -- Update -- Update -- Update -- Update

1) Just want to let you know that TAC, Jr. #23 brought a whole bunch of
responses. Many of you e-mailed pledges to support the George Reeves Variety
Ad. And if you check the contributors' page daily, you can see how many
people follow through on their pledges. The biggest pledge so far is for
$100. This reminds me of the telethon in "The Clown Who Cried" -- but nobody
has yet sent in a pledge in an aquarium.

2) Also wanted to let you know that Gail and I will be attending the Chiller
Theater Toy and Film Convention in Arlington, Virginia on November 20 - 22.
Will any of you be there? Celebrity guests will include Linda Blair, Lou
Ferrigno, Zacherle, Deanna Lund, Brinke Stevens, Frank Gorshin, Mark
Goddard, David Hedison, Marta Kristen, and others. To see a complete list,
check their web site at: http://www.chillertheatre.com/

3) Many of you expressed your appreciation for Harley Brown's portrait of
Jack and George on the cover of Outré. Wayne DiMaggio liked it so much that
he bought the magazine and scanned the cover himself. Then he removed all
the printing and corrected the color of George's eyes. What's left is a
beautiful portrait. He said he'd like others to be able to have it, so I'll
offer it to anyone who asks. This .jpg file is 406KB, so it might take a few
minutes to download. Wayne did a beautiful job, however, and I think you'll
enjoy seeing it. If you want it, just ask, and I'll send it out to you.

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