PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN POPS IN TO CHECK ON HER SAVINGS!

This photo from 2007 features Joan in the tv commercial for the Post Office in the UK, which aired on British television....

PROMO FLASHBACK : JOAN'S A WINNER WITH LADBROKES!

This ad from 1978 features Joan who collected a donation for childrens charities collected in conjunction with Ladbrokes Cashcade a lottery game at that time...

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN HITS THE WESTEND!

This photo features Joan arriving for the west-end premiere of the film "The Bitch" at the Rialto cinema in London in 1979...

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOHN'S REWARD IS AN AWARD FROM JOAN!

As the Christmas season is almost behind us and we look forward to the Awards season, here is photo of Joan at the 1993 Bafta Awards as she presents an award to the late John Thaw for his performance in the popular ITV drama "Inspector Morse"..

VIDEO UPDATE : A RETAKE ON CHRISTMAS!

 
Recently Joan along with Nigel Havers & Julian Clary recorded a special Christmas greeting from The Birmingham Hippodrome, here is a selection of out-takes in their quest to perfect the greeting for one and all!

PHOTO OF THE DAY : ALL STARS CLUB TOGETHER FOR JOAN!

This photo from 1987 features Joan with Michael York and handicapped singer Tony Melendez at an NBC special "All Star Party For Joan Collins", a tribute to Joan for all her charity work and hosted by The Variety Clubs International...

PROJECT ALERT : JOAN IS AN AGENT FOR CHARLES!



 


LYDIA ON THE COVER OF VOGUE!

 

JOAN & CHARLES IN HOLLYWOOD RECENTLY!

  Delighted to report that Joan is set to appear in a new film written by Charles Casillo entitled " Dogs in Pocketbooks".. The film a satire will follow the exploits in and out of rehab etc by an actress Amber Lynn Cox looking for work, played by starlet Lydia Hearst Shaw. Joan will play Clarissa Self a high powered Hollywood agent, who is struggling to keep her troubled star in work. Lydia no stranger to the media herself is a top fashion model who has won model of the year at the 2008 Michael Awards and Best International Supermodel in Madrid. She also wrote a column for the NY Post and appeared in the hit series "Gossip Girl". Lydia is the daughter of heiress Patricia Hearst and her great grandfather was William Randolph Hearst. Joan previously co-starred with Charles in the award winning "Fetish". Charles also appears in this film as Russo. Delighted to see them back together on-screen! Will feature more on this exciting production when available! Watch this space!

EVENT UPDATE : JOAN'S A SHOOTING STAR AT THE DORCHESTER!

Joan took time out from her busy schedule on December 20th to attend a special tea party at The Dorchester in aid of The Shooting Star Children's Hospice, as she is a patron for the charity. Entertainment for the event was provided by Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley..

CANDID JOAN : JOAN'S ALL WRAPPED UP FOR HER ROYAL PERFORMANCE!

Here are some great photos of Joan arriving at The Birmingham Hippodrome for a performance of "Dick Whittington".. Looking fab in a suitably warming fur hat and trendy snow boots! Joan is back at the theatre today after enjoying a family Christmas with her children.

PHOTO OF THE DAY: JOAN'S QUEST FOR LOVE!

JOAN STYLISH IN DIOR AS OTILIE!

COVER FOR UPCOMING DVD RELEASE

This photo features Joan as Otilie in the Sci-Fi themed romance "Quest For Love".. I will be featuring this 1971 film in my Film Focus thread next week. Delighted to report the film will finally be getting a DVD release from Scorpion Releasing on February 22nd 2011.

PHOTO OF THE DAY : A FAMILY CHRISTMAS FOR JOAN...

Today Joan has a day off from her role in "Dick Whittington" and will spend it with her daughter Tara who lives not far from Birmingham, along with son Sacha and her grandchilden.. Here is a photo of Joan with Tara, Katy and Sacha in 1987.. Happy Christmas to Joan & Percy and all Joan's family.. I also would like to wish everyone who supports this blog a very safe and enjoyable Christmas and a Happy & Healthy 2011! Look forward to much more style and glamour from Joan in the coming year! 

EVENT UPDATE : JOAN'S ON FORM AT THE HIPPODROME!

Here are two more photo's from "Dick Whittington" currently playing at The Birmingham Hippodrome. Hope Joan is making a full recovery from her bout of flu...

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN TRIES TO SAVE HER NECK WHILE SANTA PREPARES HIS SLAY LIST!

This still features Joan trying to outwit the maniacal Santa that comes calling on Christmas Eve in the classic 1972 chiller "Tales From The Crypt"....

EVENT UPDATE : FABULOUS FINALE IN PANTO LAND!

 

Here are some more great photos from the finale of "Dick Whittington".. Thanks to Paul Hurford for these wonderful shots! Best Wishes to Joan.. Hope she is back on sparkling form very soon!

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOANS ALL WHITE ON THE NIGHT!

Here is a photo of Joan in the finale of "Dick Whittington" at The Birmingham Hippodrome, wearing a white gown designed by Emmy Winning Hugh Durrant. Best Wishes to Joan for a speedy recovery from the dreaded cold.. Hopefully she will be back on stage very soon.. Thanks to Paul Hurford for this photo!

PROMO FLASHBACK : A ROCKY CHRISTMAS IN DENVER!

This promo ad was used to advertise the Christmas edition of "Dynasty", which also introduced Hollywood Legend Rock Hudson to the show....

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN HAS THE CAST IN HER EYES OFF STAGE!

This photo features Joan in a scene from the play "Full Circle".. Joan is just off set as she glances in at the set.. Joan's costumes for this production were designed by Emmy winning Hugh Durrant, who also has created the glamorous gowns for "Dick Whittington".. Hugh used this photo in his Christmas card for 2004..

EVENT FLASHBACK : NIKKI CHEERS FOR JOAN!



This rare invite was sent by Joan's good friend Nikki Haskell who celebrated the Holiday Season with an exclusive party for Joan at her Hollywood Home. The photo features one of Nikki's holiday parties.. Can't say if the invite is for the same event!



JOAN WITH NIKKI, CONNIE STEVENS & THE LATE SUZANNE PLESHETTE



PHOTO OF THE DAY : GOOD COMPANY FOR JOAN!

Here is  great cast photo of the current production of "Dick Whittington" starring Joan, now playing at The Birmingham Hippodrome..Among others featured are Nigel Havers, Jeffrey Holland, Keith Harris & Orville and Julian Clary..Thanks to Joan for sharing this fantastical photo!

FILM FLASHBACK : IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER...1996 ...

This French film card features Joan in the Kenneth Brannagh comedy drama "In The Bleak Midwinter" also shown are Richard Briers and Jennifer Saunders..

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOANS ALL WRAPPED UP FOR A GLAMOROUS CHRISTMAS!

This photo features Joan in a Christmas themed shot that was sent to fan club members in 1994..

PHOTO OF THE DAY : SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER, JOAN!

Here is a 50's studio photo of Joan all decked out for the Holiday season!

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOANS ALL FEATHERED UP FOR HER GLITTERING APPEARANCE!

As Joan opens today in the sensational panto "Dick Whittington", Here is two more photo from yesterdays dress rehearsal.. Joan looks sensational in a Hugh Durrant gown, one of three glamorous creations for the production,also featured are co-stars Nigel Havers & Julian Clary... Look forward to featuring the others in due course!

PROMO FLASHBACK : JOAN COMES GIFT WRAPPED!

This promo ad was used to promote the video cassettes of "The Stud " and "The Bitch" which were the biggest selling video releases of the early 1980's..

PHOTO UPDATE : JOAN REIGNS AT THE HIPPODROME!

Here are exclusive photos of Joan in one of her costumes for her role as Queen Rat in The Birmingham Hippodrome's production of "Dick Whittington" opening tomorrow.. This ultra glamorpuss gown was designed by Emmy Winning designer Hugh Durrant... Can't wait to see the show and the rest of Joan's costumes! Watch this space!

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOANS ALL RED-Y FOR CHRISTMAS..

This fab shot was used for a Hello photo shoot in the early 90's and featured Joan at home in London at Christmas with her children....

PHOTO OF THE DAY : NIGEL TELLS JOAN HE IS OUT OF HIS TREE AS HE ESCAPES JUNGLE!

Here is a nice candid photo of Joan chatting with her "Dick Whittington" co-star Nigel Havers during a press call for the spectacular show which opens at The Birmingham Hippodrome this Saturday the 18th..

EVENT FLASHBACK : JOAN JUDGES A KALEIDOSCOPE OF FASHION! 1966

This rare promo film ad is for the 1966 premiere of the Warner Bros release "Kaleidoscope" which starred Joan's old flame Warren Beatty along with Susannah York.. The reason  I am featuring this as Joan attended the premiere and was a judge for a competition to find "The Girl & Boy Wearing The Most Switched On Gear!".. If you look at the bottom of the ad you will see Competition details ....

APPEARANCE UPDATE : JOAN TAKES TIME OUT TO FACE PAINT THE TOWN....

Joan took time out of her busy rehearsal schedule to pay a visit to The National Institute Of Conductive Education in Moseley to give support to the children who were putting on their production of "Goldilocks And The Three Bears"..The institute takes care of children who have neurological motor disorders.. Joan was thrilled to be able to make an appearance to give the children and staff a boost and some encouragement.. Joan commented.. " I fully support children's charities and I am delighted to take time out to visit the children." Joan also supports among others "The Shooting Star Children's Hospice" and regularly attends events to support the great work they do...

ON THE COVER : PANORAMA .. DECEMBER 1984

This issue of Panorama magazine features Joan in a seductive pose!

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN EDITS HER WAY THROUGH CHRISTMAS!

This photo from 2003 features Joan with the staff at the best selling magazine "Marie Claire" and was used on their Christmas Card that year. Joan had edited the January issue of the magazine...

ON THE COVER : PREMIERE VIDEO .. 1983

This cover from a video magazine issued in the Netherlands features Joan and Jane Fonda on the cover as Homework featuring Joan was released on video at that time and Jane was riding high with her fitness videos...

PHOTO OF THE DAY : MAYFAIR LIGHTS UP AS JOAN LENDS A HAND!

This photo features Joan arriving by horse drawn carriage in November 2007 to switch on the Christmas Lights at The Burlington Arcade in Mayfair London. Joan also accepted a cheque on behalf of The Variety Club for £10,000 for childrens based charities, in front of 600 assembled guests...

ON THE COVER : VANITY FAIR... MARCH 1988 ..

This classic cover features a truly glamorous shot of Joan and Jackie in a wonderfully 80's decadent pose...