PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN & RON MAKE A DASH FOR CINZANO!

This photo from September 1980 features Joan with her then husband Ron Kass at a party to launch the book  "Cinzano - The Cocktail Book .. A guide!" Joan closely associated with the beverage as she starred in the classic TV adverts for the apertif with Leonard Rossiter..

JOAN'S A BACKSTAGE GIRL!



MYSELF WITH TARA NEWLEY IN JOAN'S DRESSINGROOM




JOAN WITH MY FRIEND FRANK MULLIGAN




BACKSTAGE WITH JOAN




WITH JOAN BACKSTAGE BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME



I finally made it to Birmingham on Saturday evening the 8th to catch Joan in "Dick Whittington" at The Hippodrome. Joan looked fabulous in the show, which had more than it's fair share of glitz and glamour. Apart from Joan's wonderful costumes designed by Hugh Durrant, there was no shortage of sequins and feathers, mainly from Julian Clary whose feathers came from Paris, famous for the Lido and Moulin Rouge shows. A few feather and fan dancers also appear that would not be out of place in Las Vegas in Donn Arden's Jubilee, one of my favourite classic Vegas shows! Apart from been her ultra glamorous self, Joan was in high camp mode, singing the classic "I Want To Be Evil" while carried around ala Eartha By toplees male dancers! Joan played it to the hilt Sat night as her grandchildren Miel and Weston were in the audience accompanied by their mother Joan's daughter Tara. I was delighted to spend some time after the show with Joan backstage as she entertained her grandkids and Tara. Joan as you can see from these photos was full of life and looking sensational, even after performing in two shows that day. The show runs till January 30th, so do catch it while you can!!

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN & SIMON THE TOAST OF THE TOWN!

Thus photo features Joan & Simon Williams backstage celebrating the opening of the play "The Last Of Mrs Cheyney" in which they both starred at The Cambridge Theatre in London...

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN'S NOT CAMERA SHY!

This promo photo was issued to publicise an AD Joan filmed for Olympus Cameras in 1999.

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN'S OVER THE MOON AT YVONNE!

This portrait features Joan sitting in the audience seats of The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guilford in 2001 where she was starring in "Moon Over Buffalo" co-starring Frank Langella and Moira Lister. The show eventually opened for a limited run at The Old Vic where it ran as"Over The Moon"..

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN'S YOUR GUIDE IN ST TROPEZ!



Joan with Director/Writer Michael Feeney Callan at Chateau Minuty France



TRADE BROCHURE



This photo features Joan during the shooting of an episode of the TV series "My Riviera", which was made for RTE television here in Ireland. This series from 1990 featured a different star every week and followed them as they gave viewers a taste of the Riviera, other stars that appeared included Roger Moore, Sylvia Kristel, James Coburn, Regine and Charles Aznavour.. Joan gave us a tour of ST Tropez..



PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN IS A LADY OF LETTERS!

This stylish photo feaures Joan from 2000 in the USA touring production of "Love Letters" in which she starred with George Hamilton and Stacy Keach in alternating venues..

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN'S BLOOMING PRIVATE LIFE!

This floral photo features Joan in her dressing room at The Aldwych Theatre in London's West End in 1990 where she was performing in Noel Coward's "Private Lives".. Joan celebrates opening night with a glass of wine, while surrounded by many gifts of flowers from well wishers, while her beau at that time Robin Hurlstone looks on.. Joan's current dressing room at The Birmingham Hippodrome is no doubt just as fragrant!

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN NANNIES ROBERT!

This photo features Joan with Robert Vaughn in a promo shot for their guest appearance on the hit comedy series "The Nanny" from 1996 where Robert played Maxwell Shefiled's father and Joan his current wife, whom Maxwell does not approve of.. Joan looks fab in this photo..

EVENT UPDATE : JOAN'S BACK ON FORM!



JOAN WITH NIGEL & JULIAN

 Delighted to report that Joan is back on stage at The Birmingham Hippodrome after resting with the viral flu she suffered with for the last few weeks.. Hope she fully recovers and is back to her sparkling and glamorous best...


JOAN MAKES HER ENTRANCE!



PHOTO OF THE DAY : LEGENDS ARE READY FOR THEIR CLOSEUP!

This fab photo features Joan and Linda Evans in a promo shot to publicise the play "Legends" in which they both starred. This wonderful shot was taken by Fadil Berisha who is Joan's current photographer..

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN'S IN TUNE FOR A GREAT NEW YEAR!

As it's New Years Day, here is a photo of Joan as Lady Daisy Frawley along with Guy Lombardo on set of an episode of "Ellery Queen Mysteries" entitled "The Adventures of Auld Lang Syne", which was set on New Years Eve.. I Wish Joan & Percy a wonderful New Year and good luck with the many projects in the pipeline.. From the films "Unforgettable" to "Dogs in Pocketbooks". to Joan's new book out next September to more of her one woman stage show and a proposed TV series. Whatever the medium you can be assured it will feature here. Thanks to all the fans & followers of Joan and this blog.. I wish you all a fab 2011.....  HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!

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..