2006 Festival Highlights
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Panel
Discussions
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festival's first panel on Thursday morning was made up of (clockwise)
Noel Neill, James Hampton, Jon Provost, Dorinda Clifton and Ray
Nielsen (moderator).
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Following
a special panel on Gene Autry, moderator Boyd Magers posed with
(left to right) Ted Infuhr, Don Kay Reynolds, and Robert Easton.
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The
Thursday afternoon Gene Autry panel also gave attendees the very
special bonus of being able to view special costume artifacts from
Boyd Magers' personal collection. Included in this display
were a costume that Gene Autry wore during public appearances and
a pair of spurs worn by Hopalong Cassidy.
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The
Friday morning panel was especially lively thanks to the animated
personality of Frank "Lumpy" Bank (second from right).
Also contributing to that panel discussion were (left to right)
Ted Infuhr, Karolyn Grimes, Ray Nielsen (moderator) and Maggie Peterson.
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Friday
afternoon's interesting panel included insightful discussions with
(left to right) Gregg Palmer, Shirley Eaton, Ray Nielsen (moderator),
Jerry "The King" Lawler and Elizabeth MacRae.
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The
final panel discussion of the festival was lead by Boyd Magers (second
from right). The panel had a "Gunsmoke" emphasis with
series guest stars, Gregg Palmer, James Hampton, Elizabeth MacRae
and Robert Easton.
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The Banquet
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Noel
Neill is all smiles after reprising her famous role of Lois Lane
during the banquet's radio recreation of the "Adventures
of Superman" series. Costarring with her in the
adventure were Marylynn Coryelle, Jon Provost (as Robin the Boy
Wonder), James Hampton (playing the dual roles of Clark Kent and
the Man of Steel, Superman), Don Kay Reynolds (as Batman the Caped
Crusader), Ray Nielsen, Philip Loy, Ted Infuhr and Boyd Magers as
the announcer. This production was directed by Gary Yoggy
(far left) who has lead many of the MFF radio shows over the years.
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One
of the most delightful highlights of the banquet was having
the legendary Lou Anne Poovie performing her wonderful rendition of "That Ol' Black Magic" for the audience. Well, actually....it was Elizabeth MacRae recreating the famous character she created on "Gomer Pyle, USMC". |
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Maggie
Peterson was gracious enough to sing a song of appreciation when
she received her award at the banquet.
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Ray
presents Noel Neill her second Memphis Film Festival award. She
received her first when she appeared at the 2004 festival.
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Frank
"Lumpy" Bank reads his plaque to the audience during his
acceptance speech.
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"Let George Go It" Radio Recreation
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Friday evening, the MFF guests gathered together for a fun evening
of entertainment as they performed a radio show recreation based
on the classic show, "Let George Do It". The cast included
(from left to right) Robert Easton (in a memorable role as the Professor),
Mary Hampton, Jon Provost, James Hampton (as George), Maggie Peterson,
Philip Loy, Dorinda Clifton, Ted Infuhr and Boyd Magers as the announcer.
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Dinner with the Stars
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Angie's
Old Towne Cafe, a nearby cafe in Olive Branch, was kind enough to
host a special dinner out for the stars.
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Karolyn
Grimes and her husband, Chris, enjoyed themselves at Angie's. Karolyn
is best- known for playing
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Jon
Provost, who played "Timmy" on the Lassie television series
for seven years, and James Hampton of F-Troop and Burt Reynolds
movie fame, enjoyed their visit to Angie's Old Towne Cafe.
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Noel
Neill (center), the original "Lois Lane" of the "Superman"
serials and later on the '50s television series with George Reeves,
had dinner with New Yorkers Dom and his daughter Justine. (forgive
us for not remembering their last name). These two were given
this opportunity through a winning bid at a festival auction held
earlier in the week.
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(Photos coutesy of Ray Nielsen and Jimmie Covington)
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