Happy Birthday, Margaret Ladd

Today, Margaret Ladd turns 73! Happy Birthday, Margaret!
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Actor of the Week

Falcon Crest Actress of the Week!
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Margaret Ladd in “Mozart in the Jungle”

Margaret Ladd has landed a small but fine role as Claire in the new series ‘Mozart in the Jungle’ that can be watched on amazon.

The story was inspired by Mozart in the Jungle: Sex, Drugs, and Classical Music, oboist Blair Tindall's 2005 memoir of her professional career in New York, playing various high-profile gigs with ensembles including the New York Philharmonic and the orchestras of numerous Broadway shows. The series stars Malcolm McDowell, Saffron Burrows, Bernadette Peters and Gael García Bernal.

Margaret plays the role of the wife of the maestro and so far she can be seen in episode 1x04 and 1x07. The first season premiered in full on December 23, 2014 and last week, it was announced that the show was renewed for a second season. Let’s keep fingers crossed, Margaret will return to the show.

To support her character on the new series you can write on the official facebook wall https://www.facebook.com/mitjamazon or to this address:
"Mozart in the Jungle"
c/o Eastlight Studios
21-29 45th Road
Long Island City, NY 11101
USA

Falcon Crest Reunion: Video

This is great. A wonderful video with the memories of Earl Hamner, Abby Dalton, Ana-Alicia, Lorenzo Lamas and Margaret Ladd

Falcon Crest Reunion: Margaret Ladd Interview

And finally, Margaret Ladd. What a sweet interview she gave. Margaret shares stories about Falcon Crest and about the Season 3 cliffhanger.

Falcon Crest Cast & Crew Reunited for Reza Badiyi

On Sunday, Falcon Crest director Reza Badiyi was honored by members of the Iranian-American community for his 80th birthday and his 60th year in the entertainment industry at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles.
Badiyi has directed more than 430 hours of television, believed by many to be the most in the history of the medium.

Several cast and crew members were at the party: Ana-Alicia with husband Gary Benz, Earl & Jane Hamner, Margaret Ladd, Jill Jacobson, William R. Moses, Laura Lee, Martha Manor, Karen Davis, Karl Silvera & Paul Sirmons and several other crew members. Unfortunately, Susan Sullivan had to decline on a short notice and David Selby sent over an emotional video message for Reza.

For his part, Badiyi said he intends to continue occupying the director's chair. "I have news for you," he told the audience of well-wishers. "I'm not done yet. I want to work more."

Margaret Ladd's Imagination Workshop

Today, I would like to introduce you to the great work, that is done by Margaret Ladd and the people from the "Imagination Workshop".

The Imagination Workshop, located at the Jane & Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, is a world-renowned dramatic arts program in which mentally ill and at-risk individuals write, direct and act in plays under the guidance of specially trained actors and other theater artists with the result of experiencing positive, lasting behavioral changes.
It was founded in 1969 by Margaret Ladd and her husband Lyle Kessler.

During weekly workshops held year round, participants play characters far removed from themselves. In the guise of these characters, and under the protective guidance of Imagination Workshop artists, patients are able to break out of their isolation and create genuine relationships.

Please have a look at their website www.imaginationworkshop.org. It's worth a visit. In the right corner you can find a video that gives you an impression of the workshop and you can also see Margaret Ladd in some small sequences.

Margaret Ladd: "What's up, Scarlet?" DVD Release

After being absent from TV for 14 years, Margaret Ladd starred in 2005 in the movie "What's up, Scarlet?".
It's a small role, but at least we can see "Emma" again.

On April 28, 2009, this movie was released on DVD.

Description:
Scarlet Zabrinski, (Susan Priver, star of Mafioso and My Brother Jack) a successful, hard edged, L.A. matchmaker lives in the shadow of her overbearing mother, Ruth Zabrinski (Sally Kirkland, Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner for Anna) who relentlessly tries to find the perfect man for her daughter. Ben Zabrinski, (Jere Burns star of Good Morning Miami, The Mommies, Bob, Dear John) Scarlet's pot smoking brother, an unemployed lawyer, becomes furious when Scarlet unknowingly sets him up with a porno star. When Sabrina Fisser, (Musetta Vander, of Kicking and Screaming and Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?) a homeless foreign actress, rear ends her on a calm sunny afternoon, Scarlet offers this seemingly helpless vagabond a place to stay for one night. One night becomes an eternity as the free spirited Sabrina outstays her welcome. When a vengeful Ben tries to seduce Sabrina, Scarlet finds herself protective of her new friend. A mutual attraction develops and the two unlikely characters explore the uncharted territory of unexpected love.

Reviews:

• "A refreshing and unusual screen couple." - LA Times
• "Screwball take on lesbian love!" - Hollywood Reporter
• "Compelling" - Variety

The movie was shown at several Gay and Lesbian Film Festivals (San Francisco, Barcelona).

Here is the trailer (with Margaret Ladd in a small sequence):



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Bingo with Margaret Ladd at Hamburger Mary's

Stage and screen award-winning actress Margaret Ladd (66), best known for her portrayal of Emma Channing on "Falcon Crest,” and the Founding Artistic Director of the world-renowned Imagination Workshop, will host a rollicking good time of bingo for valuable prizes and auction items.

The event will benefit Media City Ballet of Los Angeles. This fund-raiser will take place on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Hamburger Mary's located at 8288 Santa Monica Boulevard (at Sweetzer Street and next to the City of West Hollywood City Hall); West Hollywood, CA 90046.

Hamburger Mary’s is a popular eatery in the City of West Hollywood. There is a Suggested Donation of $20 per person for Bingo cards. Valet parking and street parking are available.
For further information, please visit the website www.mediacityballet.org or www.legendarybingo.com