Coming Soon to a Computer Near You... :)

Hello Everyone!

I just wanted to let you know about a couple of projects I've been working on lately. I'm pretty excited about them. While they don't directly involve Jack Kelly, I'm sure that fans of JK, this blog, and classic films/tv/actors will enjoy them.

First, I'm about to launch a new blog. Don't worry--I'm still going to be posting on "TDS" and my other websites. It's actually sort of a spinoff of "TDS", and something I've wanted to do for a long time. I've been interested in film and tv actors practically since I was born and this is going to be a fun look at some of the other guys who've caught my eye--and maybe yours, too.  :) I'm putting the finishing touches on the first post now. Watch for it soon!

The second project is going to take a bit longer to reach fruition. A few years ago, I dreamed up some characters and began writing a story about them. Almost before I knew it, my "story" had seven chapters. I realized I had the beginning of a novel on my hands! I've never gotten this far with any kind of fiction I've tried to write, but I think this time I'm going to keep it going. I may even finish it. ;-)

Although it's fictional, the story does involve the entertainment industry. It's a rootin' tootin' romance that begins on the set of a TV western in 1961. And, where does it end? Only my hairdresser knows for sure--really, she's the only one I've told about the story so far.  But, now you know about it, too. Maybe I'll feature an excerpt from the story in "TDS" sometime. Keep watching? :-)

Easter Joy to Everyone from "TDS" :)

Keeping Up With the Kellys :)

Hello Everyone!

It's time for another visit to the Kelly kastle, circa 1959.

Here, we find JK trying to learn a new song ("Freebird"?) on the guitar as Donna/May looks on. Check out the background, and we see such knick-knacks as a Humpty Dumpty doll and what appears to be a Donald Duck figurine. Love that ruffled gingham lampshade, too. And, dig JK's argyle socks! :)

The write-up accompanying the pic says, "Jack Kelly loves portraying the smooth card shark Bart Maverick in the top Warner Brothers-ABC Sunday night series. 'If I had lived in those days of the early west, that's probably exactly what I would have done.' Jack and his wife Donna (her movie name was May Wynn) often spend their free time reading plays out loud to each other. They love almost all sports, love to travel, read, paint and spend lazy Sunday mornings reading the funny papers. Donna has given up acting professionally and is hoping to start a family soon. Until that time, they are free to fly to New York when the feeling hits them or to a nearby course for golf."

Below, JK (and friend) coaches Donna on the course:

Finally, JK and May SHARE a moment at a western-themed benefit:
 

Freebird! :)

Happy St. Patrick's Day From JK & "TDS"! :)

"Timely" Tips From Bart Maverick :)

Howdy Folks!

Usually in the wintertime, I end up driving to and from work with a white-knuckled grip on the Bartistamobile's steering wheel as the freeways freeze up.

Not so this year! Snow has mostly been a no-show here. And, I've had few weather worries on my daily commute. So, unless Mother Nature socks us with a belated blizzard, it looks like we're home free this year. The crocuses, hyacinths, and other springtime dazzlers are well on their way to blooming.

Another sign of the approaching spring is the adjustment to Daylight Saving Time. It's time for the clocks to spring forward, as our buddy Bart Maverick reminds us below:

Incidentally, losing an hour's sleep could do more than just induce yawns on Sunday, March 11. Studies have shown that the time change can actually affect a person for two or three days! So, be sure to get plenty of rest and eat right.

Getting extra sunshine can help re-set one's inner clock. Fresh air and exercise may also improve alertness. So, why not catch some rays and work out with a friend.

Finally, it may be wise to postpone difficult or risky tasks until after one has recovered from the time change.

These "timely" tips are presented as a public service by Bart Maverick and "TDS". ;-)

Jumpin' Jack! :)