From dcljr at obkb.com Thu Jun 7 01:50:27 2007 From: dcljr at obkb.com (Donald Lancon) Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:50:27 -0500 Subject: [clarissa] Flash: Hart confirmed "almost pretty" by obscure web-based critic Message-ID: <46676463.20805@obkb.com> Surprisingly dickish Roger Holland of PopMatters.com says of the 'STTW: The First Season' DVD: If you're in the mood for a four-disc box set for a teenage girl, you'd do better [in contrast to a previously reviewed title] to invest in 'Sabrina The Teenage Witch - The First Season' (Rating: 7). I'd thought 'Sabrina' was a spin-off from the marvelous 'Bewitched', she's based on a comic that predates 'Bewitched'. While 'Sabrina The Teenage Witch' lacks the timeless charm of my favourite domestic magic show, it's actually far better than I'd expected, based on my unremitting loathing for the stupid fake cat Salem. The writing is clever, the cast members hold their own, and Jenna Leigh Green is an absolute joy as the series' Plastic Heather. Fans of the almost pretty Melissa Joan Hart will be happy to hear that the second season of 'Sabrina' will be coming out this summer. I, however, am hoping to see Green in 'Wicked'. - dcljr From dcljr at obkb.com Thu Jun 7 01:55:26 2007 From: dcljr at obkb.com (Donald Lancon) Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:55:26 -0500 Subject: [clarissa] Beth Broderick to save our nation Message-ID: <4667658E.7060101@obkb.com> According to blogger Stephen Koff of the 'Cleveland Plains Dealer' Politics Blog: Progressives are ramping up plans to recruit, train and support candidates to run at the state and local levels in Ohio, if a job search by Progressive Majority is any indication. The group is looking for an Ohio state director to create a pipeline of candidates and ultimately help "shift the electoral balance of power in the state." [...] Plus actress Beth Broderick-Paetty, long involved in social and political issues, is on the board. Maybe you remember her as Aunt Zelda in the TV series "Sabrina the Teenage Witch." She was the wise one, right? - dcljr From dcljr at obkb.com Thu Jun 7 02:05:56 2007 From: dcljr at obkb.com (Donald Lancon) Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 21:05:56 -0500 Subject: [clarissa] creator of STTW character to receive comic book writing award Message-ID: <46676804.9060807@obkb.com> According to a press release found at the Comic Book Resources website, George Gladir, the Archie Comics writer who created the character Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, in 'Archie's Madhouse' has been selected to receive the Third Annual Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comic Book Writing. See: - dcljr From dcljr at obkb.com Thu Jun 14 02:26:51 2007 From: dcljr at obkb.com (Donald Lancon) Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:26:51 -0500 Subject: [clarissa] old MJH info, but kinda interesting anyway Message-ID: <4670A76B.5030208@obkb.com> Old MJH info about her auditioning for Lyne's 'Lolita' (1997): Lolita This was a pretty volatile role, eventually falling into the path of Dominque Swain. But not before Melissa Joan Hart ('Sabrina, The Teenage Witch') auditioned, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Claire Danes were both considered, Natalie Portman turned it down due to her feelings about young adult actors/actresses being exposed to sex in films and Christina Ricci [w]as turned down four times for the role. Contains a _lot_ more info about other movies/actors, mostly based on info from the IMDb (so, probably not everything is 100% reliable). - dcljr From dcljr at obkb.com Mon Jun 25 04:25:48 2007 From: dcljr at obkb.com (Donald Lancon) Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:25:48 -0500 Subject: [clarissa] Salem magic in Georgia this week Message-ID: <467F43CC.6050105@obkb.com> According to 'The Sunday Paper', which is apparently an Atlanta, GA, newspaper (although it's rather difficult to discover that on their website): 06/24/07 ARTS LIST: Special events [...] Family [...] Salem the Talking Cat: Seven Years of 'Sabrina' Magic Props, costumes and assorted memorabilia surrounding the animatronic cat Salem Saberhagen from the show "Sabrina the Teenage Witch." Through June 29, 2008 at the Center for Puppetry Arts. 404-873-3391. www.puppet.org - dcljr From dcljr at obkb.com Mon Jun 25 05:14:58 2007 From: dcljr at obkb.com (Donald Lancon) Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:14:58 -0500 Subject: [clarissa] MJH pics from 'Ratatouille' premiere Message-ID: <467F4F52.2060609@obkb.com> Google News alerted me to: Exclusive Photo Gallery: World Premiere of Disney/Pixar's Ratatouille! IESB.NET - Ontario,CA,USA ... John Lasseter, John Ratzenberger, Kevin James, Kyle Massey, Laila Ali, Mark Zoradi, Masi Oka, Melissa Joan Hart, Michael Giacchino, Ming-Na, Mo'Nique, ... A quick glance down the picture gallery revealed four shots of Melissa, 3 full-length, one waist-up, about halfway down the page; she's wearing a simple, dark blue (denim?) dress, with a red handbag and jewelry. She didn't appear to be "with" anyone in the photographs (i.e., no hubby or rugrat, nor any other celeb that I could tell). - dcljr From dcljr at obkb.com Mon Jun 25 05:28:17 2007 From: dcljr at obkb.com (Donald Lancon) Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:28:17 -0500 Subject: [clarissa] MJH in Animal Planet special? Message-ID: <467F5271.4040107@obkb.com> Apparently Animal Planet (U.S. cable channel) aired a special last Thu (Jun 21st, 8pm ET) called 'Animal Icons: Primetime Pets' which the 'New York Times' described as: "A tribute to the animal stars that have at times upstaged their human counterparts on the small screen, who include Susan Olsen, Clint Howard, Kelsey Grammer and Melissa Joan Hart." So I guess that means she appears in it. Not sure if she was interviewed or just appears in clips from STTW. Searching the online TV listings didn't turn up any future airings. - dcljr From dcljr at obkb.com Mon Jun 25 05:31:47 2007 From: dcljr at obkb.com (Donald Lancon) Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:31:47 -0500 Subject: [clarissa] MJH in Animal Planet special? In-Reply-To: <467F5271.4040107@obkb.com> References: <467F5271.4040107@obkb.com> Message-ID: <467F5343.8050604@obkb.com> I just said: > So I guess that means she appears in it. Not sure if she was > interviewed or just appears in clips from STTW. Ah, here's some more info: Television is going to the dogs tonight By KRISTEN COPPOCK Burlington County Times Animal Planet is celebrating canine heroes, as well as other famous pets, during a two-hour episode of "Animal Icons" that looks at primetime pets. Starting at 8 on the cable network, the special features notable animals of all kinds, including Brian the animated talking dog on "Family Guy," as well as beloved pets from "The Munsters," "My Friend Flicka" and "Miami Vice." The show also includes interviews with actors who have worked with animals, such as Susan Olsen, Clint Howard, Melissa Joan Hart and Kelsey Grammar. - dcljr From dcljr at obkb.com Sat Jun 30 19:43:35 2007 From: dcljr at obkb.com (Donald Lancon) Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:43:35 -0500 Subject: [clarissa] Mason Wilkerson curses and jokes around with mom Message-ID: <4686B267.2050608@obkb.com> Google News alerted me to the following item at the Celebrity Baby Blog: Mason Wilkerson curses and jokes around with mom By Raye, CBB Contributor Wiseguy Mason Wilkerson, 17 months, has quite the mouth on him. Melissa Joan Hart says her son's first words weren't the traditional "mama" or "dada." I think [his first words] were 'oh, s--t!' Mason has since learned the aforementioned pronouns for his parents, but doesn't always use them correctly. He calls me 'Daddy,' which really ticks me off, and every time he says it, he rolls his eyes, like, 'Haha, I gotcha.' The trickster, who loves sharks and to go "ow-sigh" to swim and play with his bubble-blowing lawn mover, is a fan of Starbucks runs too. If [husband Mark Wilkerson and I] go to Starbucks, the straw and lid keep him busy. Source: Us Weekly, July 9 issue, pg 47 & 53 - - - Includes pic. - dcljr From dcljr at obkb.com Sat Jun 30 19:52:30 2007 From: dcljr at obkb.com (Donald Lancon) Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:52:30 -0500 Subject: [clarissa] more Salem magic in Georgia In-Reply-To: <467F43CC.6050105@obkb.com> References: <467F43CC.6050105@obkb.com> Message-ID: <4686B47E.90809@obkb.com> Last week I pointed to: > Salem the Talking Cat: Seven Years of 'Sabrina' Magic > Props, costumes and assorted memorabilia surrounding the animatronic > cat Salem Saberhagen from the show "Sabrina the Teenage Witch." > Through June 29, 2008 at the Center for Puppetry Arts. 404-873-3391. > www.puppet.org Apparently it's been held over: 07/01/07 QUCIK: Sunday + 6 [...] MON 2 [...] AND THEN, RIGHT NEXT DOOR: You don't even have to leave Spring Street to check out SALEM THE TALKING CAT: SEVEN YEARS OF SABRINA MAGIC at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Because we here at the S+6 desk are huge fans of Melissa Joan Hart and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," you might even run into us there, ooh-ing and aah-ing over the props, costumes and other memorabilia related to the amoral, animatronic feline from that ABC sitcom. 404-873-3391. www.puppet.org - - - (No pic.) - dcljr