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Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Con delivers up "WKRP" and "Hart to Hart" stars and lots more

This author has really enjoyed the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Con for the past few years, planning one of my usual trips out to D.C. to coincide with it so I can take a couple trains and a bus or two up to Hunt Valley, Maryland, to see fabulous stars from classic TV shows so beloved.

Well, this year the show, happening September 13-15, 2018, is offering it up big-time: Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers from "Hart to Hart," Howard Hesseman, Loni Anderson and Tim Reid from "WKRP," Diahann Carroll of our beloved "Dynasty," Barbara Eden of "I Dream of Jeannie" but whom we loved on original "Dallas," so much more ... Kristy McNichol, wow ... All these great stars are coming out of the woodwork to ride the wave of popularity of shows like this in recent years. And the trend doesn't really show any signs of slowing down, so yea -- we'll go with that!

Spotted: Barbara Stanwyck and Lloyd Bochner

Hey, "Dynasty" fans, what's more outrageous than a love scene between a young Constance Colby and ... a young Cecil Colby? Wow, yea, ewwww. But it happened, long before they took on their roles on "Dynasty" and spinoff "The Colbys." Granted, they never shared any scenes on our beloved TV shows, since Cecil was deceased quite a while before Connie came along. But the movie we're talking is "The Night Walker," airing on "Svengoolie" on MeTV last night.

The year was 1964 for this one, and the movie is actually a lot of fun. Black and white and creepy with all the requisite 1960s aura, it actually feels like Hitchcock, which makes sense since it was penned by "Psycho" alum Robert Bloch. Barbara Stanwyck is married to a wealthy guy, but she's visited in her dreams by a mysterious, handsome, younger man, later shown to be Lloyd Bochner. Then her blind husband (yea, literally blind) dies, and there's a sinister plot afoot. Check it out yourself!

The latest from the Six Feet Under blog: Rod Serling

Six Feet Under: Rod Serling: Six Feet Under: Interlaken, New York is a quiet farming community cut off from the modern world.  The Amish call it home, as evidenced by the horse-drawn bu...

Check out the latest blog post from our friend Brian, chronicling the final resting place for "Twilight Zone" mastermind Rod Serling. Can you believe the creative mementos left at his grave?

Terrific non-TV Toys: "Wizard of Oz" Megos Part 1, Dorothy

We're not in Kansas anymore -- we're in the wonderful land of Oz, with this sixth episode of the Terrific non-TV Toys web series. Here we begin a four-part series on Mego's amazing Oz dolls and playsets of the 1970s. There are several we will look at in the BRBTV headquarters, beginning with the young lady that L. Frank Baum's story centered around, Dorothy Gale of Kansas, as played by Judy Garland in the 1939 classic film ...



Next month: Are you a good witch or a bad witch?????

As we move through Season 5 of Terrific TV Toys, let's recap what we covered in Season 4

In our December 17, 2015 and December 16, 2016 posts, we presented episode guides to the T3 series, listing out what fab toys were covered in Seasons 1-3 of the show. We have been a bit remiss, but alas, here is your Season 4 episode listing.

90. Batgirl statue by Diamond Select Toys
91. Mystery Machine bank by FAB NY / Starpoint
92. Some "Lion King" goodies
93. Batgirl figure by Vinyl Sugar
94. "Dukes of Hazzard" card game by IGI
95. Michael Jackson doll by LJN Toys
96. Batgirl bendy by NJ Croce -- '60s version
97. Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman toys by Kraft Foods
98. "Green Hornet" View-Master set
99. Batgirl bendy by NJ Croce -- '90s version
100. Scooby-Doo gang microfigures by Character Building
101. "Three's Company" trading cards by Topps
102. Batgirl figure by Mattel
103. "Dukes of Hazzard" models
104. Isis figure by Mego, 1970s
105. Batgirl doll by Hasbro, 1998
106. A dazzling "Dukes of Hazzard" room!
107. "Price is Right" games and memorabilia
108. Batgirl Barbie by Mattel
109. Daphne of "Scooby-Doo" by Figures Toy Co.
110. Some more "Alf" goodies
111. Wind Blitz Batgirl and Sonic Stun Batgirl figures
112. "Dukes of Hazzard" cup by Deka
113. More goodies from "The Lion King"
114. Batgirl figure from "B:TAS" by DC Collectibles
115. "Batman: The Animated Series" talking alarm clock
116. "B:TAS" yoyo and frisbee
117. Batgirl 1960s figure by Funko
118. "Star Trek" claw-game plush, part 1
119. "Star Trek" claw-game plush, part 2
120. Batgirl figures by Mattel
121. "Charlie's Angels" doll fashion tote by Hasbro
122. Christmas episode, part 1 -- Snoopy Hallmark ornament
123. Batgirl figures from "The Batman" by Mattel
124. Christmas episode, part 2 -- Snoopy UNO card set
125. "Green Hornet" spoon, 1966

A little TV scene-stealing fun: From the amazing Angels to the Duke boys

It's a trip to Townsend Agency, where the vehicles of Jill, Sabrina and Kelly are parked outside as the girls listen to their next assignment. There's an extra non-screen vehicle thrown, but it's one we just know "Charlie's Angels" would have loved to drive!

Gotta love this scene, and thanks to Mike (who is BRBTV's honorary procurement chief, you know if you watch the Terrific TV Toys web series) for sending it to us. This is from a Metro Detroit collection, one that also includes a rather life-size replica of Farrah's Cobra, which we featured in an earlier blog post. If you want to recreate this yourself, you can nab the backdrop from this eBay seller.

Meanwhile ... in Hazzard County ... here's another scene from that same collection ...

Terrific TV Toys: Batman Ken and Catwoman Barbie dolls by Mattel

We made it to Friday once again. Woot-woot! And it's time for another episode of Terrific TV Toys, this time venturing back into "Batman" '66 territory. This is a special set of Barbie and Ken dolls by Mattel, released a few years back.

These two classic dolls are playing dress-up, Barbie donning a sleek black catsuit and Ken a cape and cowl. Yes, it's the purrfectly glamorous Catwoman and her upright adversary and not-so-secret crush, Batman! Mattel takes a nostalgic approach to bringing these two TV characters to life, with distinctly '60s molds. So fun!

John Schneider plans Country for a Cause and much more in the coming months

Thanks to Phyllis for passing along the latest appearance schedule for John ("Bo Duke") Schneider of "The Dukes of Hazzard," covering the rest of 2018 and beyond! Our Duke boy is pretty busy.
.............................. June 6 - Country for a Cause show benefiting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals at Third and Lindsley in Nashville, TN
June 22-24 - Fandemic Tour in Sacramento, CA  https://www.fandemictour.com/sacramento/
June 29 - Concert at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, TN  https://www.franklintheatre.com
July 4 - Meeting fans and a concert at the Fourth of July Music Festival at Harris Park in Dunlap, TN
July 5 - Concert at the Smith County Fair in Lebanon, TN  http://www.1041theranch.net
July 27-29 - Meeting fans at the London Film and Comic Con in Olympia, London, England https://www.londonfilmandcomiccon.com/
August 10-12 - Meeting fans at the Steel City Con in Monroeville, PA  http://www.steelcitycon.com
August 18 - Concert at the Nashville Palace in Nashville, TN 
https://www.nashville-palace.com
September 2 - Meet and greet and concert at the Winchester City Park in Winchester, TN; donations to the Multi County Cancer Support Network, 931-691-9715
September 14-16 - Meeting fans at Fandemic in Houston, TX  https://www.fandemictour.com/houston/
September 22 - Concert at the Nashville Palace in Nashville, TN  https://www.nashville-palace.com
October 13 - Concert at the Nashville Palace in Nashville, TN  https://www.nashville-palace.com
October 26-28 - Meeting fans at the Big Red Con in Lincoln, NE
November 17 - Concert at the Nashville Palace in Nashville, TN   https://www.nashville-palace.com
December 1 - Christmas Bozaar event at John Schneider Studios in Holden, LA  https://johnschneiderstudiostore.myshopify.com/products/bos-christmas-bozaar-buy-2-get-4-special-the-perfect-christmas-gift
December 15 - Concert at the Nashville Palace in Nashville, TN  https://www.nashville-palace.com
2019
April 6-7 - Bo's Extravaganza event at John Schneider Studios in Holden, LA

TGIF: A trip to Hazzard County! Sorta!

Our roving reporter Jason finds all kinds of things "Dukes of Hazzard" when he's driving across the country for his work. This time, though, he got quite literal in his hot pursuit of Hazzard County. Well, if you take away one "z" he did ...


 
So what do ya suppose ya learn at the Hazard Community and Technical College? The schematics for building a moonshine still? How to hot-wire a sheriff's deputy car? Hmmm ... we can only wonder ...
Happy Friday, Y'all!!! And a safe and pleasant Memorial Day weekend!

Photo by Jason G.; please do not copy without permission.

A follow-up to the "Dynasty" dollhouse -- how about some Carringtons to go inside?

In our October 25, 2014 post and May 20, 2017 post, we showed you the handmade scale replica of the Carrington mansion from "Dynasty" that was commissioned by "Dynasty" superfan Bjørn. Now, Bjørn has this wonderful photographic update ... some figures of the Carrington clan to go inside!

These poseable resin dolls are 1:12 scale, and they're also handmade.

"Blake and Alexis was finished early this year," Bjørn says. "Krystle is a slightly different scale, so a new one in same scale is ordered." He adds, "Alexis' dress is stunning." Yea. We're obliged to agree ... 



 Photos courtesy of Bjørn Erik; please do not copy without permission.