August 30, 2018 www.MetropolisPlanet.com Page 7A A ‘Super’ Day in Los Angeles Editor’s Note: Many guests from all parts of the Sage Lane.” readers know Noel Neill United States attended the I personally offered an was the “First Lady of private formal luncheon, a account of the many mis- Metropolis,” but many tribute to Noel Neill and haps while accompanying may not know Larry Ward, Jack Larson, with fond “Miss Neill” on numerous who was Neill’s manager remembrances of John nationwide book-signing and friend. Ward accom- Hamilton and George tours; and writer Pasko panied Neill at every Su- Reeves, with presentations spoke passionately about perman Celebration she by those who knew them the impact the television attended. best. Fans and friends show had on him and how Over the years, Ward journeyed from New York, it guided his work at DC has provided guest col- Pennsylvania, North Caro- Comics, and his relation- umns to the Metropolis lina, Maryland, Florida, ships with the honored. Planet. Minnesota, Illinois, Mich- Howard, who was Ward recently shared igan, Arizona, Washing- Larson’s close friend of his experience being a ton State, Nevada, Texas, 40 years, related how Lar- part of a special gathering Missouri, New Jersey, and son was an unpretentious on June 30 honoring the from many cities within person who was happiest cast of the 1950s televi- California. when he wrote, most proud sion program, The Adven- Metropolis was repre- of his written words. But tures of Superman, which sented by long-time Su- more importantly, he gave starred Neill. perman Celebration par- confirmation with the first — — — — — ticipants Stephanie Perrin, public statement about the Larry and Sheila Blank- difficulties that gay actors By Larry Thomas ley and Gary and Linda experienced when working Ward Woods. in Hollywood at that time; The lively five-hour how early in his career The Adventures Contin- program included presen- Larson had to constantly ue is an online discussion tations by myself along guard against discrimina- Over 100 guests attended The Adventuers Continue celebration on June 30 group for fans dedicated with Nolt, Pam Munter, tion and severe retribution in Los Angeles. Attendees, including Rose Muzzy, center, had the chance to to honoring the popular Rennie Chamberlain, simply for being gay. talk and take pictures of many Hollywood television stars including Tony 1950s television program, Marty Pasko, Alan How- Grossman, author of the Dow, left, who played Wally in Leave it to Beaver; and Jon Provost, who por- The Adventures Of Su- ard, Gary Grossman, Lar- acclaimed 1976 ground- perman, starring George ry Blankley and Vincent breaking book, Superman: trayed young Timmy Martin in Lassie. Reeves, Noel Neill, Jack Roth. From Serial to Cereal, told his 2017 superhero spoof, and producers included in the large banquet hall, Larson, John Hamilton A lasting friend to of his times spent with Surge of Power: Revenge Candy Clark, Tony Dow, along with many large and Robert Shayne. Neill, noted Hollywood both Larson and Neill and of the Sequel. In his pre- Lauren Dow, Jon Provost, posters of the cast and Led by retired Pennsyl- film historian and author the evolution of this comic sentation, Roth showed Scott Cranford, Lou Fer- crew of The Adventures of vania educator Jim Nolt, Munter spoke eloquently book character. film clips of their work, rigno, Gerard Christopher, Superman. members of this active and knowledgeably about Ten years ago, when along with rarely seen in- Paul Peterson, Beverly Commemorative coins international organization the studio system of the Blankley turned 50 years terviews with each. Washburn, Greg Moffett, of the occasion, given to (jimnolt.com) also occa- 1940s and how actors of age, he was stunned by There were quite a few Jeffrey Breslauer, Ilya each attendee, were de- sionally meet in person, Neill and Larson navigated a surprise appearance by authors in the audience as Salkind, Deborah Moore signed by artist Randy Gar- usually in a formal set- through both the film and Neill at his birthday party well. Along with Munter, Salkind, Joe Ferrara and rett and donated by Dana ting. television industries along in a church near St Louis, Pasko, Grossman and my- Vincent Roth. Pless. Jared Copenhaver Last year they gath- their respective paths to just because she wanted to self, authors included Lau- Both Moffett and Wash- of Pittsburgh provided an ered in Sarasota, Florida, stardom. be there. He spoke glow- rie Jacobson, John Mess- burn received plaques in impressive running video and this year’s event was Chamberlain, Neill’s ingly of his love and en- ing, Bruce Scivally, Jennie honor of their early acting display throughout the memorably held on June Santa Monica neighbor during admiration for her. Knudsen, Alexis Hunter, work in The Adventures program, with additional 30 in Los Angeles at the of over 30 years, spoke Roth, an actor and pro- Bruce Dettman, Jessie Lil- Of Superman. videos from Brad Shey. elegant Renaissance Hotel movingly of Neill’s many ducer, was the last person ley, John Lustig and Char- Finally, Larson and When and where will at Los Angeles Interna- kindnesses and of her gen- to work with both Neill lie Rose. Neill’s memorabilia, con- the next The Adventures tional Airport. uineness, and why she was and Larson, as both actors And from the cinemat- tributed by Brad Shey and Continue group meet? More than 100 invited known as the “Queen of filmed their last roles for ic world, actors, directors myself, were on display Stay tuned… The speakers for The Adventures Continue event, held June 30 in Los Ange- Visitors to the annual Superman Celebration have certainly bumped into les, included, front row, from left: Alan Howard and Vincent Roth. Back row: Stephanie Perrin, center. Perrin recently traveled to Los Angeles to attend Larry Blankley, Larry Ward, Pam Munter, Rennie Chamberlain, Gary Grossman The Adventures Continue event. She appeared with a few “super” men. and Marty Pasko. — Photos submitted Community Same Community News. A New Way to Read It. Karnak News Subscribe TODAY to the Hello. I want to apolo- Planet’s E-Edition. gize for not having the news in the paper last week. By Vanita Corzine I had several asking [email protected] and calling about it, so I guess some of you do read the news. 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