The Pull Of The Moon...

The stage play, Dark Of The Moon, is a supernatural romantic tragedy set in the haunting atmosphere of the Smokey Mountains. It deals with witches, humans, and the intersection of their worlds. Based on the legend of Barbara Allen, it recounts the story of a Witch Boy who once beheld the beautiful Barbara Allen and instantly fell in love with her. He is given human form to woo and marry her on the condition that she remain true to him.




The marriage is consummated and Barbara gives birth to a witch child whom the midwives burn. In a frenzy of religious revival Barbara is led to betray her witch boy husband, breaking the spell. She dies and he returns forever to the world of the mountain witches.



I played the role of The Witch Boy in a college production in Los Angeles in 1970.

3000 miles away, at the exact same time of year, my future wife Barbara was playing the role of Barbara Allen in her Syracuse High School Production of Dark Of The Moon.


In 1978, the pull of the moon brought us together.




I drove down a winding canyon road, under a full moon, to a bar in the City. My waitress was Barbara. We've been together ever since.


That crazy Moon Goddess holds destiny in her fingertips...

This Summer It's Bummer!

An acting career has to start somewhere...In 1972 I was cast in "Bummer". I played a musician in a rock group called "The Group". Our bass player turned out to be a psycho who killed groupies. No academy award nominations for this one. It played at drive-in theaters over the summer. Remember Drive-ins? The psycho bass player was played by Dennis Burkley. We became friends and have been friends to this day. One of the perks of the acting business.




Dennis went on to have a terrific career. "Sanford" with Redd Fox, "Mask", "Murphy's Romance", "Tin Cup" to name a few. Hurray for Hollywood!

Passing the torch...

I have this new Grandson. My first. He's pure joy! One of the eight world wonders for sure!




God bless the child...

Pilot Season

I'm not referring to the exciting art of flying an airplane. No, I'm talking about that time of year when the Agents in Hollywood pick up the phone and try to convince casting directors to give their actor clients an opportunity to audition for a role on a new Television Pilot.





Sometimes it takes a little push to get them in the door.


I keep myself motivated with the "belt sander to the head" technique.


"Why can't a vampire be short!""



After all the smoke clears, another happy Television Season is ready to air. Gotta love it!
Stay tuned...

Lost and Found in Translation

Star Wars brought me to Japan which turned out to be an amazing journey.
While in Kyoto, I had a yen for a blessing. No, I'm not looking for my dropped contact lens. Actually, I paid ten yens for a blessing from a monk.

I had the opportunity to speak to some Star Wars fans in a mall in Tokyo. They were very gracious. Sitting to my right is Barrie Holland. He played Imperial Officer Lt. Renz in Return Of The Jedi. His signature line in the film "You rebel scum!" was a classic.



We took the train from Osaka to Tokyo. My traveling companions were a wild bunch. Barrie Holland, Ken Foree (Dawn Of The Dead), Lightning Bear (Legendary Native American Actor/Stuntman), and Ian Whyte who played The Predator in AVP.

Ken hunting Zombies in Dawn Of The Dead.

Lightning Bear as a Biker Scout in Return Of The Jedi.


Ian attacks!

Our host was Abbey. He was a bundle of pure joy.


I left Japan with a smile... And a yen to return!

Bi Polar Bear

2010 Blog Odyessy. Is there life beyond the Hollywood Stars?

    The Year 2010. Planet Earth. Somewhere in Van Nuys.

                 
           (A suburban Dad enters the kitchen)

                                Dad
          "Open the refrigerator door Hal."


                      Home Computer
            " Sorry Dave, I can't do that."


                             Dave
   "Come on Hal. Just one more slice of Pecan Pie."


                      Home Computer
   "Sorry Dave. What about those New Years resolutions?"


                             Dave
    "Screw 'em. I need some pie! This is my house."

       
                     Home Computer
       "Not according to Wells Fargo Dave."


                             Dave
     "Don't be a wise ass Hal. If you don't open that door
      I'm going to give you the reboot."


                       Home Computer
        "Ooooh. I'm shaking in my console"


                            Dave
              "You don't believe me?"


                     Home Computer
      "You're not sticking to your resolutions Dave.
        Why should I believe you?"


                             Dave
            "I'll deal with you in a minute."

       (Dave storms down the hallway.)

                
                             Dave
           "Open the bathroom door Hal!"


                      Home Computer
             "Sorry Dave, I can't do that."


To be continued....