2006 TWILIGHT ZONE CONVENTION
Coordinated by Herman Darvick
August 12-13, 2006
Hilton Hasbrouck Heights
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
The first-ever Twilight Zone Convention held on the East Coast was a resounding success, following in the tradition started by Andrew Ramage and Bill DeVoe in Los Angeles. Local television stations and The New York Times covered the event.
“Twilight Zone”-linked people included:
Mary Badham—“The Bewitchin’ Pool”
Morgan Brittany—“Caesar and Me,” “Nightmare as a Child,” “Valley of the Shadow”
Paul Comi—“People Are Alike All Over,” “The Odyssey of Flight 33,” “The Parallel”
Susan Gordon—“The Fugitive”
Chuck Hicks—“Steel”
George Clayton Johnson—Writer of eight episodes.
Noah Keen—“The Trade-Ins,” “The Arrival”
Tom Lowell—“The Changing of the Guard”
Joseph Messerli— Graphic artist of Season 1 opening titles
Lois Nettleton—“The Midnight Sun”
Tom Reese—“The Midnight Sun”
Peter Mark Richman—“The Fear”
Mickey Rooney—“Last Night of a Jockey”
Jacqueline Scott—“The Parallel”
Fredd Wayne—“The Arrival,” “Twenty Two”
H.M. Wynant—“The Howling Man ”
Floor Photos
12 August 2006
Photography by Timothy J. Forbes
Tom Reese and Lois Nettleton meet again for the first time in years. They starred in the Twilight Zone episode “The Midnight Sun.”
H.M. Wynant clowns around!
A video cameraman is present!
H.M. Wynant hangs loose with a vendor
13 August 2006
Peter Mark Richman watches his Twilight Zone episode “The Fear” on 13 August 2006. Both he and the episode got applause from the audience!
Setting up! The film crew will interview Tom Reese
H.M. Wynant and Andrew Ramage, owner of The Twilight Zone Museum site
And H.M. Wynant also poses with the Webmaster, Timothy Forbes!
Andrew Ramage holds down the fort!
Photos from our visitors!
Chuck Hicks with a fan …
with Susan Gordon …
… with Joseph Messerli
Another photo of H.M. Wynant
Another view of Jacqueline Scott
A view of the banquet table
Celebrity Photos
Photography by Timothy J. Forbes
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MARY BADHAM |
MORGAN BRITTANY |
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PAUL COMI |
SUSAN GORDON |
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CHUCK HICKS
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TOM LOWELL |
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NOAH KEEN (WITH WIFE GERRIANNE) |
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JOSEPH MESSERLI |
LOIS NETTLETON |
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TOM REESE |
MICKEY ROONEY |
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JACQUELINE SCOTT |
FREDD WAYNE |
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PETER MARK RICHMAN (WITH WIFE HELEN) |
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H.M. WYNANT
“The Howling Man” |
CONRAD BROOKS |
THE 2006 TWILIGHT ZONE BANQUET DINNER
was held in the Sky Ballroom at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights
SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 12, 2006.
Keynote Speaker: George Clayton Johnson
Legendary Sci-Fi writer whose works include eight episodes of Twilight Zone ,
the first episode of Star Trek , Logan’s Run and Ocean’s Eleven
The roof-top Sky Ballroom provided sweeping views of both the Manhattan skyline and the green mountains of northwestern New Jersey against a dark blue, star-speckled sky, truly appropriate for a Twilight Zone gathering.
At least one Twilight Zone actor was seated at each table
Banquet Dinner Buffet Menu
Caesar Salad, Tossed Greens with Lemon Thyme Dressing,
Penne Pasta with Mesclun,
Tomatoes and Fresh Basil with Champagne Vinaigrette
Mélange of Fresh Sliced Fruit
Served from Silver Chafing Dishes
Breast of Chicken Piccata
Sirloin Beef Tips in Port Wine Sauce
Poached Salmon with Mustard Dill Sauce
Rice Pilaf
Freshly Steamed Vegetable Medley
Assorted Dinner & Italian Rolls and Butter
Pasta Station
Bowtie, Fusilli and Tortellini Pasta served with Choice of:
Marinara, Pesto and Alfredo Sauces
accompanied by:
Parmesan and Romano Cheeses
Dessert Station
Chocolate Mousse
Carrot Cake with Sweetened Carrot Coulis
Creamy Cheese Cake
Assorted Fresh Baked Cookies
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee and Tea
CASH BAR
Twilight Zone cast members gather for a photo opportunity. From left: Morgan Brittany, Kaye Wade (Mrs. Chuck Hicks), Mary Badham, Chuck Hicks, H.M. Wynant, Susan Gordon, Jan Chamberlin Rooney, Mickey Rooney, Peter Mark Richman, Lois Nettleton, George Clayton Johnson, Noah Keen, Jacqueline Scott, Paul Comi and Fredd Wayne.
Tom Reese and Lois Nettleton. Both had starred in The Twilight Zone episode “The Midnight Sun.”
George Clayton Johnson holds court at the banquet.
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