The Jack Larson Memorial

The Jack Larson Memorial was held this evening at the James Bridges Theater on the UCLA campus.

The program consisted of remembrances of Larson from members of his family and colleagues during his days as a writer, producer and playwright and through music. There were also stills and film clips of his acting days on the Adventures of Superman television show and more recently. One of the speakers, surprisingly, was actress Debra Winger (Urban Cowboy and An Officer and A Gentleman).

Another surprise, actress Kathleen Nolan (The Real McCoys) also spoke and she detailed her relationship with Jack.

Among the audience members, besides Denise Santos and myself, were Jim Nolt and his daughter Lisa, Stephanie Shayne, Ray Duke, Brad Shey, Mike Goldman, Jim Beaver, Jeff Breslauer, Gary Grossman, Mike Clark and several others.

Prior to the program, refreshments were served.

Following the Memorial, several of us went to dinner at the Smokehouse restaurant in Toluca Lake, where we met comedian Chuck McCann.

Accompanying this blog post are the pages from the memorial booklet that was given out to attendees.

As Jack was always there for us at events, we were there for him.

More Superman Celebration 2014 Photos

Here are more photos from last Saturday's Adventures of Superman plaque dedication and luncheon.

Above, fans gathering for the plaque dedication in Tarzana. The word was that Inspector Henderson
came by earlier and put up the police tape but had to leave on a call. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Jim Nolt being interviewed by Dana Bartholomew of the Daily News. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Jack Larson greets Beverly Washburn. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Stephanie Shayne Parkin addresses the gathering. Photo by Steven Kirk.

Above, Laura Siegel Larson addresses the dedication attendees. Photo by Steven Kirk.

Above, Superman luncheon attendees in line for the registration table at the Beverly Garland. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Jack Larson's 56th year reunion with John Hamilton, Jr. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, author Gary Grossman autographing copies of his book, Superman: Serial To Cereal. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Remembering Peter Graves and James Arness

This was sent to me this morning by Gary Grossman:



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Bruce Dettman Suffers Stroke

Above, Bruce Dettman, second from left, at Noel Neill's 85th birthday party in Studio City, November 2005 with Gary Grossman, Jim Nolt and Armand.

One of the "big names" in the Adventures of Superman fandom circles, Bruce Dettman, reportedly suffered a stroke according to his wife Kay that was relayed through Carl Glass.

Thankfully, the stroke was a minor one and Bruce is in good and positive spirits. He'll be in the hospital for a few days.

Best wishes to Bruce for a speedy recovery!