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comedyfreak · 07-01-2008, 04:30 AM

Well how was it? We need details, if they have the event next year I'd like to attend.

Jude The Obscure · 07-01-2008, 03:33 PM

If I get e-mails from my friends who attend, I'll do my best to share the details.

catlover79 · 07-01-2008, 04:08 PM

Nope - can't afford it. I took a big vacation last year, and the prices to travel this year are astronomical. It does sound like fun, however. Maybe another time.

Jude The Obscure · 07-01-2008, 09:49 PM

From my friend, David P at the Home Theater Forum

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...4&goto=newpost

catlover79 · 07-01-2008, 11:12 PM

Awesome - thanks for sharing!

Jude The Obscure · 07-01-2008, 11:14 PM

Doncha just love those photos?? And I'm thrilled they actually got William Asher to attend!

catlover79 · 07-01-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

Doncha just love those photos?? And I'm thrilled they actually got William Asher to attend!

God bless Bill Asher. I wrote him a few years ago and he replied!! What a terrific guy.

Jude The Obscure · 07-01-2008, 11:23 PM

You really are a fan's fan, Monika!

catlover79 · 07-01-2008, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jude86

You really are a fan's fan, Monika!

Not only that, I have the autograph of Joey York, Dick's wife.

comedyfreak · 07-02-2008, 05:00 AM

Cool pics!! I wish I could have been there. I understand one of our members attended this year and we haven't heard from him yet.

richieonline · 07-06-2008, 01:51 PM

Well folks, I am just now recovering from my trip to California which part of it was the the Bewitched FanFare. Due to my schedule I was only able to attend the Elizabeth Montgomery Tribute night and the next days Warner Ranch tour. I am just now finding out that apparently Alice Ghostley sister and Billy Hayes of HR Pufnstuf fame (witchiepoo) were in attendance the night before at the celebrity roundtable, I am very disappointed that I missed that!!

I have to say that overall I was impressed with the events that I attended, especially the ranch tour and the opportunity to meet William Asher was once in a lifetime (see pictures below). The Elizabeth Montgomery tribute night had a few minor technical hiccups/glitches but overall went well.

catlover79 · 07-06-2008, 07:34 PM

^ Awesome pics! Thank you so much for sharing.

richieonline · 07-06-2008, 11:03 PM

Catlover, out of curiosity, you said you wrote William Asher a few years ago and he replied. Can you share with us what you wrote and how he responded? If not that is ok, it's private and I understand, but the curiosity is killing me...hehe

catlover79 · 07-07-2008, 11:34 AM

No problem! I sent him a letter, c/o the Lucy-Desi Museum in Jamestown, NY, and they forwarded it to him. I put an index card in a self-addressed stamped envelope. He sent it back and the index card says: "To Monika, Best Wishes from Bill Asher". There you have it!

richieonline · 07-07-2008, 10:27 PM

Very cool. He sure seemed to be a nice man. He said a few words to me and shook my hand before and after the picture.

What was especially touching was this... there was a blind woman there, I'm sorry but I do not remember her name right now, she told a story of traveling to Hollywood when she was a young girl in the late 60's and she and her family found and went right up to Mr. Asher and Elizabeth Montgomery's home. Mr. Asher was there but Liz had went shopping or something, he told the girl that he would call them later that evening and arrange a time they could come back the next day and meet Liz. He did call and she visited for quite sometime with them. This blind woman was very detailed in her memory of the visit and shared it with the audience as Mr. Asher look on at this event week before last. After the event and before I had my picture taken with him, Mr. Asher and the blind woman sat next to each other, sharing an occasional whispered word or two but mostly she just held and rubbed his hand. She really loved this man and making her dream come true of meeting Elizabeth Montgomery, it was truly moving to watch.

07-01-2008, 04:30 AM	#1
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07-01-2008, 04:08 PM	#3
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07-06-2008, 01:51 PM	#11
richieonline Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 31, 2006 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 216	Bewitched FanFare Well folks, I am just now recovering from my trip to California which part of it was the the Bewitched FanFare. Due to my schedule I was only able to attend the Elizabeth Montgomery Tribute night and the next days Warner Ranch tour. I am just now finding out that apparently Alice Ghostley sister and Billy Hayes of HR Pufnstuf fame (witchiepoo) were in attendance the night before at the celebrity roundtable, I am very disappointed that I missed that!! I have to say that overall I was impressed with the events that I attended, especially the ranch tour and the opportunity to meet William Asher was once in a lifetime (see pictures below). The Elizabeth Montgomery tribute night had a few minor technical hiccups/glitches but overall went well. Attached Images

07-01-2008, 03:33 PM	#2
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	If I get e-mails from my friends who attend, I'll do my best to share the details.

07-01-2008, 09:49 PM	#4
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	From my friend, David P at the Home Theater Forum http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...4&goto=newpost

07-01-2008, 11:12 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Awesome - thanks for sharing!

07-01-2008, 11:14 PM	#6
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Doncha just love those photos?? And I'm thrilled they actually got William Asher to attend!

07-01-2008, 11:23 PM	#8
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	You really are a fan's fan, Monika!

07-02-2008, 05:00 AM	#10
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,060	Cool pics!! I wish I could have been there. I understand one of our members attended this year and we haven't heard from him yet.

07-06-2008, 07:34 PM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	^ Awesome pics! Thank you so much for sharing.

07-06-2008, 11:03 PM	#13
richieonline Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 31, 2006 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 216	Catlover, out of curiosity, you said you wrote William Asher a few years ago and he replied. Can you share with us what you wrote and how he responded? If not that is ok, it's private and I understand, but the curiosity is killing me...hehe

07-07-2008, 11:34 AM	#14
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	No problem! I sent him a letter, c/o the Lucy-Desi Museum in Jamestown, NY, and they forwarded it to him. I put an index card in a self-addressed stamped envelope. He sent it back and the index card says: "To Monika, Best Wishes from Bill Asher". There you have it!

07-07-2008, 10:27 PM	#15
richieonline Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 31, 2006 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 216	Very cool. He sure seemed to be a nice man. He said a few words to me and shook my hand before and after the picture. What was especially touching was this... there was a blind woman there, I'm sorry but I do not remember her name right now, she told a story of traveling to Hollywood when she was a young girl in the late 60's and she and her family found and went right up to Mr. Asher and Elizabeth Montgomery's home. Mr. Asher was there but Liz had went shopping or something, he told the girl that he would call them later that evening and arrange a time they could come back the next day and meet Liz. He did call and she visited for quite sometime with them. This blind woman was very detailed in her memory of the visit and shared it with the audience as Mr. Asher look on at this event week before last. After the event and before I had my picture taken with him, Mr. Asher and the blind woman sat next to each other, sharing an occasional whispered word or two but mostly she just held and rubbed his hand. She really loved this man and making her dream come true of meeting Elizabeth Montgomery, it was truly moving to watch.