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Fleet · 02-13-2012, 04:36 AM

Well, I was finally able to meet in person 3 of the actors from "Starsky & Hutch."
Paul Michael Glaser, David Soul and Antonio Fargas were all at the Hollywood Collectors Show in Burbank, California. Two days, Saturday and Sunday.

I went there on Saturday (2-11-12); got there about 1:45 PM. I was hoping there was not a super-long line to see them and fortunately, there wasn't. A line of about 25 people. Someone in line said it was about twice the size at 1:00 PM. So I timed it well.

As for the autograph experience, all three actors were sitting at a long table. First Antonio, then David and last was Paul. I have met Antonio before. I gave him a few copies of TV ratings I have (from early 1979) and a few other items, including the thread from this site titled "Happy Birthday, Antonio." He appreciated the material and so did his assistant. She said she will add it to his acting memorabilia.

Next up was David. After saying hello, I showed him a height listing from a website which listed him a "peak height 6'1/2" and current height as 5'11"."
He kind of laughed at it and wrote on the paper (which I kept) what he claims is his correct height... 6'1". I did ask Antonio, too, about both their heights and he said both him and David are 6'1". I did offer to give David the copy because there were comments but he said he was not interested in it. I was about to show him more things I brought, but he said there is a line of people waiting (but that didn't seem to bother "Huggy Bear"). So I moved on to Paul.

Paul was very friendly. I showed him the TV ratings (the same two I showed David) and he actually looked at it before handing it to his assistant. He accepted everything I brought for him and for that, in addition to the photo I bought for him to sign, I book his new book, "Chrystallia," which he also autographed for me. David's assistant was really interested in the TV ratings I left and he was actually reading off the shows on the list.

Before I left Paul, I told that my mom (about 20 years ago) was praising his acting. (I ran some S & H episodes I taped off the TV.) I said what she said was impressive because she started going to the movies in the 1940s and grew up watching well-known and respected actors like Cary Grant, James Stewart, Clark Gable and Humphrey Bogart. He seemed pleased to hear that and said, "Thank you."

I did take photos of all three. There was also a "Starsky & Hutch" Grand Torino parked outside the hotel and I took a few shots of that, too...

catlover79 · 02-13-2012, 03:53 PM

Sweet!! Thanks for sharing these, Tony.

Fleet · 02-14-2012, 04:44 AM

Glad you like it, Monika.
Here are the photos I had autographed.

ponytail · 02-15-2012, 06:30 AM

Thanks for sharing, Fleet! That must of been a thrill. I never missed an episode of Starsky & Hutch. I would have been to nervous to talk to any of them. I still love that car.

comedyfreak · 02-15-2012, 06:57 AM

Cool pics wish I could have gone but don't have the funds anymore. I have had my fill of meeting celebs. Had I gone I would have probably paid to have my pic taken with all of them as I did with the Lost In Space cast.

Fleet · 02-17-2012, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by comedyfreak

Cool pics wish I could have gone but don't have the funds anymore. I have had my fill of meeting celebs. Had I gone I would have probably paid to have my pic taken with all of them as I did with the Lost In Space cast.

I've been going to this autograph show since around 1999 or 2000. From the celebrities I've met, I would list the three most sociable/taking time to talk to fans:

(No particular order)

Robert Pine (CHiPs)
Joyce DeWitt (Three's Company)
Dirk Benedict (The A-Team)
Johnny Crawford (The Rifleman)

Those who didn't seem to talk a lot with fans would be (no order, again)

David Soul
George Kennedy

Fleet · 02-17-2012, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ponytail

Thanks for sharing, Fleet! That must of been a thrill. I never missed an episode of Starsky & Hutch. I would have been to nervous to talk to any of them. I still love that car.

There are brief moments of me being nervous but I figure it would be silly to have the opportunity to talk to them when they are sitting right there. Besides, at $15-$25 per photo, I am going to be sure to talk to them!

More celebs are already listed for the next show in April. Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams are among the next to appear. I have already seen them so I will wait and see what other celebs are added.

KatieAnn · 03-06-2012, 05:02 PM

Thanks for sharing your experience, and your photos! Sounds like Paul and Antonio seemed very nice. David...that sounded a bit rushed. Who knows what that could have been about. I've read details from other people and apparently David was not "well." He'd had surgery, had gained some weight, and was using a cane. From the way you describe it, he sounded a bit dismissive, but I'm happy to read that Paul looked at what you wanted to show him and took an interest and he sounded very gracious about what you told him about your Mom - how she thought he was a good actor! That was nice of you. I think he's a great actor, and always enjoyed him on S&H.

Mr. Television · 03-06-2012, 08:43 PM

Great pictures Tony. Thanks for sharing them.

02-13-2012, 04:36 AM	#1
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	Paul, David and Antonio At Autograph Show Well, I was finally able to meet in person 3 of the actors from "Starsky & Hutch." Paul Michael Glaser, David Soul and Antonio Fargas were all at the Hollywood Collectors Show in Burbank, California. Two days, Saturday and Sunday. I went there on Saturday (2-11-12); got there about 1:45 PM. I was hoping there was not a super-long line to see them and fortunately, there wasn't. A line of about 25 people. Someone in line said it was about twice the size at 1:00 PM. So I timed it well. As for the autograph experience, all three actors were sitting at a long table. First Antonio, then David and last was Paul. I have met Antonio before. I gave him a few copies of TV ratings I have (from early 1979) and a few other items, including the thread from this site titled "Happy Birthday, Antonio." He appreciated the material and so did his assistant. She said she will add it to his acting memorabilia. Next up was David. After saying hello, I showed him a height listing from a website which listed him a "peak height 6'1/2" and current height as 5'11"." He kind of laughed at it and wrote on the paper (which I kept) what he claims is his correct height... 6'1". I did ask Antonio, too, about both their heights and he said both him and David are 6'1". I did offer to give David the copy because there were comments but he said he was not interested in it. I was about to show him more things I brought, but he said there is a line of people waiting (but that didn't seem to bother "Huggy Bear"). So I moved on to Paul. Paul was very friendly. I showed him the TV ratings (the same two I showed David) and he actually looked at it before handing it to his assistant. He accepted everything I brought for him and for that, in addition to the photo I bought for him to sign, I book his new book, "Chrystallia," which he also autographed for me. David's assistant was really interested in the TV ratings I left and he was actually reading off the shows on the list. Before I left Paul, I told that my mom (about 20 years ago) was praising his acting. (I ran some S & H episodes I taped off the TV.) I said what she said was impressive because she started going to the movies in the 1940s and grew up watching well-known and respected actors like Cary Grant, James Stewart, Clark Gable and Humphrey Bogart. He seemed pleased to hear that and said, "Thank you." I did take photos of all three. There was also a "Starsky & Hutch" Grand Torino parked outside the hotel and I took a few shots of that, too... Attached Images
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02-13-2012, 03:53 PM	#2
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02-14-2012, 04:44 AM	#3
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02-15-2012, 06:57 AM	#5
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03-06-2012, 08:43 PM	#9
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02-15-2012, 06:30 AM	#4
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	Thanks for sharing, Fleet! That must of been a thrill. I never missed an episode of Starsky & Hutch. I would have been to nervous to talk to any of them. I still love that car.

03-06-2012, 05:02 PM	#8
KatieAnn Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 15, 2011 Posts: 520	Thanks for sharing your experience, and your photos! Sounds like Paul and Antonio seemed very nice. David...that sounded a bit rushed. Who knows what that could have been about. I've read details from other people and apparently David was not "well." He'd had surgery, had gained some weight, and was using a cane. From the way you describe it, he sounded a bit dismissive, but I'm happy to read that Paul looked at what you wanted to show him and took an interest and he sounded very gracious about what you told him about your Mom - how she thought he was a good actor! That was nice of you. I think he's a great actor, and always enjoyed him on S&H.