Wednesday, January 22, 2020

GOODBYE, JOHN KARLEN...


You were an essential essence of a pop-cultural craze, fashioning one of the best, nuanced characters for television's "Dark Shadows". As such, Willie Loomis was more than just a vampire's sidekick, but a demonstration of how a character could develop with full, identifiable range.


You resumed your portrayal in the stylish, feature films, "House of Dark Shadows" and "Night of Dark Shadows", in addition to a lead part in one of the most sensual vampire sojourns of all time: "Daughters of Darkness".


You also gave strong performances in "Pennies from Heaven"; "Racing the Moon"; "Native Son"; "Impulse '84"; and "Surf Ninjas", in addition to a mass of small-screen appearances, which included your ongoing role on "Cagney & Lacey". 


You were hands down one of my favorites, Mr. Karlen, and because of your spirited skills and humble charm, you will always remain so.

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