Silvana Gallardo and Ian Abercrombie died

 The new year has just started but we have already lost two Falcon Crest guest stars:

Silvana Gallardo died January 2, 2012 at the age of 58 in Paris, Kentucky. She played the role of Alicia Nuñez, Mario's mother in the first two seasons of Falcon Crest (1981-1982). She was also known for appearances on Cagney and Lacey, Trapper John M.D., The Golden Girls and Knots Landing.
Silvana Gallardo was an acting coach and writer and taught and coached some of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Angelina Jolie, Keanu Reeves and Peta Wilson. Together with husband Billy Drago she'd founded the production company Camellia Productions South and directed the film "Fading to Zero", a docudrama about the life and works of Brooklyn poet laureate Ken Siegelman.


Ian Abercrombie died on January 26, 2012 at the age of 77.
He appeared twice on Falcon Crest: as Ross Beaton (1986) and as George Lathan (1987).
His other credits include Babylon 5, Seinfeld, Twin Peaks, The Nanny, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and he starred as the voice of Ambrose in 2011's Oscar-nominated movie Rango.
He also portrayed Ganthet in Green Lantern: The Ani­mated Series, completing his voice over work on the latest episode of the Cartoon Network show just before his death.

Abercrombie died in Hollywood, California from kidney failure. He is survived by his wife, Gladys.

They both will be missed.

David Selby Interview 1996

David Selby was a guest on CNBC on February 5, 1996 (his birthday) and promoted his movie "White Squall" with Jeff Bridges and Jeremy Sisto.

Here's the interview. Thanks again to a David Selby fan who has taped the show and sent it to me so I can share it with you.

David Selby Interview 1989

Here's a video for you: On October 19, 1989 David Selby was a guest on the Pat Sajak Show.

Thanks to a very kind David Selby fan who has sent the interview to me.

Enjoy the video (with our newly designed logo!) Hope you like it :-)

Jamie Rose - Victim of Domestic Violence

Jamie Rose wrote a very personal article about a very important issue: domestic violence against women. She writes about her personal experiences with violence and with her physically abusive husband and encourages women to break the silence.

Please find the article here. I hope that many women (and men!) will read her story and maybe some eyes will open.

Domestic violence against women and children is still a big issue all over the world that needs to be addressed.

Kim Novak Accuses Oscar-Contender 'The Artist' Of Rape

Kim Novak has lashed out at the makers of the Oscar-tipped silent movie The Artist, Fox News has reported. The actress, 78, took out a full-page advert in Variety magazine, stating that Michael Hazanavicius had plagiarised the Alfred Hitchcock classic Vertigo, in which she starred, by using sections of the movie's score within the score for his own film.

30 years anniversary

It's anniversary week!

On December 4, 1981 our favorite TV show premiered on CBS. So, it's time we celebrate!

I'd like to toast to all the fans, who are still helping keeping our memories of Falcon Crest alive. You're the best.

And for sure a thank you to all the people who made the show, who made us laugh and cry for so many years. They all have a special place in our hearts.

Morgan Fairchild on "Bones"

Morgan Fairchild will be on Bones (see our news dated 2011-08-23).

She will appear in episode 7.3 ("The Prince in the Plastic") which will air November 17 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Here are some stills from the episode:
 

Lorenzo Lamas is grandfather

Lorenzo Lamas' daughter Shayne and her husband Nik Richie welcomed their first child on 11-11-11 as expected.

Sharing the happy news, Nik told E! News, "I feel blessed today." He revealed that he and Shayne named their newborn Press Dahl Lamas-Richie, and gushed that she "is the coolest baby in the history of female kind. She doesn't even cry and she has the prettiest eyelashes."

Gregory Harrison to star in "Ringer"

 Gregory Harrison (61) has landed a recurring gig on The CW’s Ringer.

He has been cast in the role of Tim Arbogast, the wealthy father of Gemma (Tara Summers). Harrison will first appear in Episode 13 in 2012.

Ringer airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on The CW.

Season 3 DVD: Remastered!

According to the Warner Archive Collection, the delay in the season 3 DVD release is caused by the current remastering process! Season 3 will be the first release with remastered picture quality.

Warner Archive: "Awaiting remastering from fresh film elements....We believe the improvement was requisite, and the results will be (hopefully) impressive."

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