Recent Updates and News for January, 2005

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January 31, 2005

I have opened a new page on my site for Paul with some words of my own, including pictures of him that you may not have seen before.

His remains will be cremated and a private ceremony will be held in Austin, Texas on February 1st.  You can read my page HERE, and read his obituary HERE.

January 28, 2005

It is with great sorrow that I post this information.  I'm at a loss of words.  But Paul Partain, the actor who played "Franklin" in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, passed away last night after a long 2 year courageous battle with cancer.  I've been in contact with a close friend and a close relative of Paul's.  So once I know of any information about a public arrangement for him, or an organization to donate to, that information will be posted here.

January 12, 2005

Paul Partain is currently undergoing treatment for cancer.  And he is accepting letters of words of support from fans.  Here's the address to send your letters to.

January 9, 2005

There's a new entry in my Hate Mail section.

January 7, 2005

How would you like to be included in a Texas Chainsaw Massacre Cookbook alongside other original cast members?

Submit your Texas Chainsaw Massacre recipes to me!

And your favorite recipe for chili, BBQ, or even a vegan dish might get published next to other Texas Chainsaw Massacre cast members in the same book!  Cast members that have already submitted their recipes are Bill Johnson (Leatherface from TCM 2), John Dugan (Grandpa), Jim Siedow's wife Ruth (The Cook) and Roger Bartlett, the singer/songwriter for "Fool for a Blond".  Others, such as Gunnar Hansen (Leatherface), Ed Neal (Hitch Hiker) are on the way along with others.  If you'd like to be a part of this book, please include all information on what the dish is, the exact ingredients required, and specific instructions on how to make and prepare your dish.  I'll only accept REAL recipes.  This book will be on the humorous angle and you need to tell me why your dish is a great Texas Chainsaw Massacre recipe.  And no, human flesh can not be used.  You'll have to come up with a substitute for that.  But your name will be included with your recipe.  This book will be available for purchase in a couple of months.

Larry New made me aware of a preliminary sketch of a new Leatherface figure coming from NECA Toys.  Check that out HERE.

Andrew Parkop sent in a pic of his TCM collection.  Go to the Fan Foto section, click on Fans with Memorabilia Collections, and look for his name.

And Tony Dorfeo sent in a couple of his works of art.  These are drawings of Kemper from the 2003 TCM remake.  Go to the Fan Foto section, click on Original Fan Art and Other Works, and look for his name.

And my good friend, Bogues, made me aware of a Norwegian band, called Gorelord, is putting out an album called "Norwegian Chainsaw Massacre".  You can check out their web site HERE.