Eclectic 21?

So, the Eclectic 21 convention is presumably over... did anyone go?
Did Ed, Mike, Sylvia show up?
Anything of interest to UFO fans?

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Marc Martin wrote:

>So, the Eclectic 21 convention is presumably over... did anyone go?

I know some of the folks over on the B7 lists did. If we don't get any
firsthand reports here, I'll see whether any of them tore themselves away
from the B7 guests enough to note anything UFO-related.

- Lisa

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Marc Martin wrote;

<<So, the Eclectic 21 convention is presumably over...
did anyone go?
Did Ed, Mike, Sylvia show up?
Anything of interest to UFO fans?>>

Hi Marc,

Since I only found out about the convention through a
link from your UFO website, and wouldn't have known
about it or gone to it otherwise, it's probably only
fair to post a report.

(The organisers of the con will apparently be posting
info - including pics - on the con website asap, btw;
all the sessions mentioned below were videoed, but
don't know if the videos will be made available).

Sylvia couldn't make it, but both Ed and Mike
attended. Both the guys had individual hour-long
interviews with the con organisers, with questions
from the audience at the end, as well as a session
together on 'UFO memories', on Saturday afternoon.
They also did a very enjoyable joint running
commentary on the episode 'Kill Straker' on Sunday
afternoon. (I'll try to remember some of their
comments if the episode is discussed later).

The video rooms showed various episodes of 'UFO', as
well as other of Mike and Ed's film and TV
appearances. For Mike, this included starring in the
film 'KGB: The Secret War', and on TV in 'The
Prisoner'; also shown was the film starring David
Essex, 'Silver Dream Racer', which Mike wrote. Ed's
appearances shown included those in 'Journey to the
Far Side of the Sun', '2001: A Space Odyssey', and an
episode of the TV series 'The Professionals'.

For myself as a fan, it was great to be able to talk
to the guys in 'real life'. Mike's sense of humour,
which I don't think comes across in the character of
Foster in 'UFO', was particularly enjoyable.

I didn't take any photos myself - it seems a bit
intrusive - but should soon have a couple of photos
the con photographer took of me with Ed and Mike,
always assuming anyone wants to see them. But if there
is one particular image that stays with me, it's from
the 'UFO Memories' session. Mike recalled that when
he, amongst others, came to audition for the part of
Foster, he had been flattered when Ed told him
afterwards that he was the best man for the job. 'But
you _were_ the best man for the job !', says Ed - and
the two shook hands, to much applause.

A very enjoyable weekend, with much more to it -
especially the social stuff, obviously - and lots of
other sci-fi (especailly Blake's 7), 1960s and cult TV
guests, videos and discussions. But the above only
begins to outline the UFO-related stuff, and a whole
con account would take a weekend to read !

- Andy Lovie


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Andy Lovie wrote:

> Sylvia couldn't make it,

Oh, bummer. :-(

> but both Ed and Mike
> attended. Both the guys had individual hour-long
> interviews with the con organisers, with questions
> from the audience at the end, as well as a session
> together on 'UFO memories', on Saturday afternoon.

8-)

> They also did a very enjoyable joint running
> commentary on the episode 'Kill Straker' on Sunday
> afternoon. (I'll try to remember some of their
> comments if the episode is discussed later).

Ooooh, ooooh! Tell us now! Tell us now!!
<bounce bounce bounce>

> The video rooms showed various episodes of 'UFO', as
> well as other of Mike and Ed's film and TV
> appearances. For Mike, this included starring in the
> film 'KGB: The Secret War', and on TV in 'The
> Prisoner'; also shown was the film starring David
> Essex, 'Silver Dream Racer', which Mike wrote. Ed's

I have never seen that ....

> appearances shown included those in 'Journey to the
> Far Side of the Sun', '2001: A Space Odyssey', and an

ACK! The bloody TWO movie!! <holding hands over ears and humming loudly>

> episode of the TV series 'The Professionals'.
>
> For myself as a fan, it was great to be able to talk
> to the guys in 'real life'. Mike's sense of humour,
> which I don't think comes across in the character of
> Foster in 'UFO', was particularly enjoyable.

8-)

> I didn't take any photos myself - it seems a bit
> intrusive - but should soon have a couple of photos

Not intrusive in a convention setting - try getting a fast speed film
and not using a flash ...

> the con photographer took of me with Ed and Mike,
> always assuming anyone wants to see them. But if there

Yes, please! <bounce>

> is one particular image that stays with me, it's from
> the 'UFO Memories' session. Mike recalled that when
> he, amongst others, came to audition for the part of
> Foster, he had been flattered when Ed told him
> afterwards that he was the best man for the job. 'But
> you _were_ the best man for the job !', says Ed - and
> the two shook hands, to much applause.

Awwwwwww, shucks. :-)

> A very enjoyable weekend, with much more to it -
> especially the social stuff, obviously - and lots of
> other sci-fi (especailly Blake's 7), 1960s and cult TV

Who was there from Blake's 7? Paul Darrow?
KERPLOP!

> guests, videos and discussions. But the above only
> begins to outline the UFO-related stuff, and a whole
> con account would take a weekend to read !

<siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh> Wish I could have gone.

Thanks, Andy!!!

-- Y, slumping away ...


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Thanks for the report, Andy!

So I wonder if there is going to be an official
convention video? Or if not, if there is some way
that we can get our hands on a copy of the video
that was shot of the sessions with Ed & Mike?
It would be nice if could put up a transcript
on the web, like was done with Ed & Gabrielle
at Century 21 -- Lorraine Meyer has already
volunteered to do another transcription, but she
needs something to transcribe!

And I would certainly like to see any & all
photos of Ed & Mike from the con, and hear
any more details of what they said!

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Yuchtar wrote:

<<Who was there from Blake's 7? Paul Darrow?
KERPLOP!>>

Afraid not, though Gareth Thomas ('Blake') and
Jacqueline Pearce ('Servalan') both did hour-long
individual Q & A sessions, and another hour of 'Blakes
7 memories' with Frank Maher, a stuntman who worked on
the show. Gareth also did some readings from
Shakespeare for the 'culture vultures.' Unfortunately,
I didn't get to go to any of the 'Blake's 7' stuff
because of scheduling conflicts with the 'UFO' stuff,
but still appreciated their attending the con, and
having the privilege of rubbing shoulders with them in
the bar or the lift.

Regards,

Andy


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Marc Martin wrote:

<<Thanks for the report, Andy!>>

My pleasure.

<<So I wonder if there is going to be an official
convention video? Or if not, if there is some way
that we can get our hands on a copy of the video
that was shot of the sessions with Ed & Mike?
It would be nice if could put up a transcript
on the web>>

I've put up a message asking the con organisers about
that at the 'Eclectic 21' web site, so hopefully will
get a response. (The web site seems at least as active
now, with post-con reports and photos due to be put
up, as well as a message board, as it was before the
con ! Well worth a visit).

<<And I would certainly like to see any & all photos
of Ed & Mike from the con, and hear any more details
of what they said!>>

I'll try and recall some of what was said at the Mike
Billington and 'Kill Straker' sessions and post that
(not word for word, obviously, but hopefully getting
an accurate enough gist of what was said).

Regards,

Andy


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Hi Marc,

Yes, Mike and Ed did indeed turn up and from what they told me, they both
had a blast - I have only just got back from the event so when I recover and
collect my thoughts, I will gladly share them with you all. Just a couple of
points, Sylvia at literally the last moment could not make due to urgent
work commitments - pity, and secondly, Paolo Malaguti did attend the event
and he will have a load of pix which he will put on this sight. You must all
remember, I was an organiser of this event. so I did not have the luxery of
taking any pictures but others did, and as soon as I get some, I will put
them on this sight.

For any one who is interested, both Mike and Ed are a dream to interview -
the UFO memeories slot which we had on the Saturday afternoon was a
paricularly memorable event since both Ed and Mike talked together for about
an hour on their recollections of the show - for those of you who missed it
which I gather is virtually all of you
:-(, you really did miss a moment to remember.

I will be back with some of my own recollections very very soon.

Be groovy.

John
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John Wadsworth-Ladkin wrote:

> For any one who is interested, both Mike and Ed are a dream to interview -
> the UFO memeories slot which we had on the Saturday afternoon was a
> paricularly memorable event since both Ed and Mike talked together for about
> an hour on their recollections of the show - for those of you who missed it
> which I gather is virtually all of you
> :-(, you really did miss a moment to remember.

Yeah, okay, rub it in, why don't ya? Here - here's some salt - rub THAT
in too!
AAARRRGGGHHHH!

<mumble grumble> Wish I could have gone. Hmph.

-- Y, slumping away in search of some prune juice - the drink of
warriors ...


PS:

Phil Merkel wrote:

> Oh My Gosh!
>
> Gareth Thomas and I wear the same pants size it seems!
>
> : -)
>
> We must be on the same diet!
>
> : -)


ROFLMAO!

Thanks, needed a chuckle.
8-)


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In message <[hidden email]>, Yuchtar
<[hidden email]> writes
So do I:-( Maybe next time <sigh>. That Michael Billington really
looks.....healthy;-) Love the pics, they're great!
>
>-- Y, slumping away in search of some prune juice - the drink of
>warriors ...

Ohhhhh well, I'll pass on that one and settle for a coffee with cream
and sugar.....a real Straker drink!
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SuzannEd Sutherland

Suzanne Sutherland wrote:

> Ohhhhh well, I'll pass on that one and settle for a coffee
> with cream and sugar.....a real Straker drink! --

Which reminds me .. in The Responsibility Seat when a young
black female SHADO operative brings Col Freeman a coffee, with
the words "black, with sugar", he replies "just how I like it".
Can't help thinking an opportunity for subtle innuendo was
narrowly missed there. Maybe she should have said "all yours
Colonel, hot, black and

on 6/1/01 14:54, James Gibbon at [hidden email] wrote:
and... Sweet as honey.?
Very good James,that made me laugh.
Just as an aside i have been watching the 2nd 1/2 of the series and find
myself missing Alecs repartee.I never thought i'd say that.
cv

In message <[hidden email]>, James Gibbon
<[hidden email]> writes
"Please handle carefully or else you'll burn your fingers!"

Yeah, that image of Alec giving her one of his smiles was burned into my
brain (must have a CD for grey matter) at an early age.

I remember Gerry talking at great length about how the Southern US gave
him a hard time when there was a black puppet in one of his shows. How
sad. And it's lovely by the time UFO rolled along he could get away
with positive racial issues without too much fuss.
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aka drdougjackson

In message <B73D86AD.A94%[hidden email]>, cv <[hidden email]>
writes
LOL!!! Well, when I first watched UFO I saw it in such a jumbled order
that I didn't get this affliction! It seemed such a natural thing to do
to replace him with Colonel Lake!!! Yes, I know, it sounds bizarre;-)
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Suzanne Sutherland
The Fat Fetuccine Mama

In message <B73D86AD.A94%[hidden email]>, cv <[hidden email]>
writes
>Just as an aside i have been watching the 2nd 1/2 of the series and find
>myself missing Alecs repartee.I never thought i'd say that.
>cv
>

Ah see...I tried to tell you didn't I??!! He's a very hard act to
follow IMHO. And NO - I can't take to the Col Lake character at all but
that's just my own opinion.
Di