Dracomics TV’s First Lois Lane Passes Away draconicverses, October 13, 2023 Phyllis Coates, who is best remembered as the first actress to play Ace Reporter Lois Lane on TV has passed away at age 96. She played the part in SUPERMAN MEETS THE MOLEMEN (1951), the theatrically released feature film that preceded the first season of THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN (1952-1957),… Continue Reading
Animation Prince Sirki Takes Arthur Rankin, Jr. on “The Greatest Adventure” draconicverses, February 1, 2014 Today is indeed a sad day for fans of animation. Last night, at the age of 89, Arthur Rankin, Jr. passed away. Even if you might not recognize the name, you no doubt should be familiar with examples of his work. Together with his production partner, Jules Bass, Rankin practically… Continue Reading
News Atomic Batteries to Power. Turbines to Speed… draconicverses, January 15, 2014 Get ready to get out your Bat Shark Repellent and to dance the Batussi! After decades of legal problems, licensing arrangements and questions of rights ownership, one of the most anticipated, and requested, home video releases is coming to fruition. Earlier today Warner Home Video announced (via a tweet from… Continue Reading
Movies Sirki’s Summons: May 10 – Peter Gunn draconicverses, May 11, 2013 Greetings from beyond the veil, Effendi. Accompanied by one of the most popular TV themes ever (written by Henry Mancini, no less), Craig Stevens embodied coolness as sophisticated private detective PETER GUNN for three seasons (1958-1961). He also played the character in a feature film, Blake Edwards’ GUNN (1967). Edwards… Continue Reading
News Prince Sirki Claims False Face draconicverses, March 16, 2013 Greetings from beyond the veil, Effendi. It was released a short time ago that on this past Wednesday, March 13, veteran character actor Malachi Throne passed away at the age of 84 after a long bout with cancer. A fixture on TV shows, usually as a heavy, he’ll probably be… Continue Reading
Movies Prince Sirki Summons Commander McHale draconicverses, July 8, 2012 Very sad news today. There are few names in Hollywood that resonates with multiple generations. We lost one of those names today. If you grew up in the 60s – 70s, you think “McHale’s Navy”. If you grew up in the 80s, you think “Airwolf”. Kids from the 90s to… Continue Reading
The Dragon Remembers... Prince Sirki Visits Hooterville, Closes General Store draconicverses, June 11, 2012 Yesterday, veteran actor Frank Cady passed away at the age of 96. Though he will no doubt be best remembered as the proprietor of Hooterville’s General Store, Sam Drucker, for all 7 seasons of Petticoat Junction and all 6 seasons of Green Acres, Cady was also featured in two of… Continue Reading
Animation HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BILBO BAGGINS! (In a way…) draconicverses, November 27, 2011 It was Sunday, November 27, 1977 that I first saw something that amazed me. It opened a new world to me, the likes of which I had no idea existed. Tonight marks the 34th anniversary of the first airing of Rankin-Bass’ animated version of THE HOBBIT. Though nowhere near the… Continue Reading
Animation DVD Review: Frankenstein, Jr. and The Impossibles Complete Series from @WarnerArchive draconicverses, November 17, 2011 RALLY HO-HO!!! Today I’m reviewing the Warner Archive release of a Saturday morning classic, FRANKENSTEIN, JR. & THE IMPOSSIBLES: The COMPLETE SERIES. It’s also under the banner of The Hanna-Barbera Classic Collection. SERIES BACKGROUND: Note – all screencaps are unmodified It was part of the huge offering of Saturday morning… Continue Reading
Movies Sirki’s Summons – October 16: Over a Barrel & A Director of Monsters draconicverses, October 16, 2011 Greetings from beyond the veil, effendi! It was 39 years ago today, that Prince Sirki opened Channel D and summoned the leader of spy organization U.N.C.L.E. Through the entire series, THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E., Leo G. Carroll handed Napoleon Solo & Ilya Kuryakin their orders as the irrascable Alexander Waverly…. Continue Reading