Thursday, November 18, 2010

One of stage and screen's nicest guys was in St. Louis this past Sunday to pick up a Lifetime Achievement Award from the St. Louis International Film Festival.

Stacy Keach received the award prior to a screening of his early 70's flick, Fat City. A question and answer session preceded the screening at Lindenwood University. Following the Q and A, Keach mingled with fans and movie buffs while signing autographs and posing for photos.

Stacy's brother, James Keach, was present to help honor his brother. James is an actor, writer, director, and producer. His most recent effort was directing Waiting Forever, released earlier this year. James is married to actress Jane Seymour.

Finally, an early evening screening of Winter's Bone at Webster University featured Marideth Sisco. Sisco makes a memorable appearance as a singer in the movie. She posed for this shot upon her arrival at the screening. Winter's Bone was the winner of Best Picture (Grand Jury Prize) at this year's Sundance Film Festival and is gathering "buzz" as a possible Oscar nominated film.

Saturday, November 06, 2010

Television legend Carol Burnett was in St. Louis, MO, last night for a performance of her show, Laughter and Reflection: An Evening with Carol Burnett at the Fox Theater. The 78-year-old actress stopped for this photo as she arrived back at her hotel following the show. Earlier in the evening as she departed for the Fox, she signed one autograph per person while sitting in her SUV.

With Burnett's signature and photo, I now have the entire cast of The Carol Burnett Show!

Before leaving town, I went across the street to the Lumiere Hotel to grab this photo with singer Richie McDonald, voice of the country group Lonestar. McDonald was happy to take the photo and chat for a few minutes before departing. McDonald and Tracy Lawrence performed together earlier in the evening at the hotel's ballroom. Unfortunately, I missed Lawrence as he left for the bus.