
Flashback Film & TV Festival
We're back on the move and excited to see everyone again!

We're back on the move and excited to see everyone again!
The Festival will be at the
WHISPERING WOODS HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
662-895-2941
7300 Hacks Cross Road
Olive Branch, MS 98654
Rooms are also available at
THE FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
662.892.4469
7044 Hacks Cross Road
Olive Branch
Group rate available if you book online at: marriott.com
(4 blocks from our hotel)

Robert Fuller starred in many TV westerns from the 50's onwards, his most popular roles being Jess Harper in LARAMIE and Cooper Smith in WAGON TRAIN. He also starred in the immensely popular EMERGENCY!, INCIDENT AT PHANTOM HILL and THE HARD RIDE. He co-starred in RETURN OF THE SEVEN. See the tribute at the end.

Being friends with Ricky Nelson led to an acting career for Kent appearing on THE ADVENTURES OF OZZIE AND HARRIET. His break came when he was picked for the co-starring role in ADAM-12 as Officer Jim Reed. He's worked on a multitude of platforms. Now retired he occasionally engages in voice work and public appearances.

During his time on EMERGENCY!, Stoker was fueled by fire, handling the heat both on and off the set as a qualified firefighter specialist engineer with the LA Fire Department. After EMERGENCY! he never acted again, but he remained with the L.A. Fire Department for more than 30 years retiring with the rank of Captain.
Patrick debuted at age 11 in RIO GRANDE along with his father John Wayne. Patrick's role of James Anderson in SHENANDOAH was outstanding. He stepped away from the dusty boots and saddle scene appearing in SINBAD THE EYE OF THE TIGER. After more than 40 films he retired from acting just before the millennium.

After his nomination for a Best Actor Emmy for the Playhouse 90 production Child of Our Time, Robert Crawford, Jr. was cast in the role of Andy Sherman on Laramie. His adult career took him behind the camera, working on classic films including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting and Slap Shot.

Dennis Holmes joined LARAMIE in its third season as the young orphan Mike who became a permanent resident of the Sherman ranch. He also appeared in WAGON TRAIN'S episode "Those Who Stayed Behind". Holmes worked on a variety of projects during his entertainment career. Dennis eventually retired from acting in 1964.

Clarke strolled the western dusty trails as Steve Hill in The Virginian which solidified his recognition in the entertainment industry. He has worked on several movies and TV shows including: Ride the High Country, Hondo, Dynasty, Michael Shayne, and The Young Riders. Today he meets fans at nostalgia festivals.

The vivacious Ruta has been dazzling hearts since the 50's with her spirited personality, lively wit and refreshing candor. Performing in everything from Westerns, sit-coms, dramas like SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, stage work and game shows, Ruta hasn't slowed down. She has received many awards over the years.

Between 1977 and 1990, Jennifer appeared in 7 movies and over 40 television shows, including CSI, SCARECROW AND MRS KING, WITHOUT A TRACE and LA LAW. She has co-starred in 3 television series, ST ELSEWHERE, JAG and AMERICAN CRIME and appeared live on Broadway. She now enjoys life in Texas with husband Robert Fuller.
Our festival is committed to providing a place where fans can meet and hear from the actors, directors, stunt people and more who have provided us with years of enjoyment through movies and television.
Our festival dates back to 1972 and is constantly evolving. It was started by Packy Smith, Mitch Schaperkotter, Wayne Lackey and Tommy Floyd as a place for western film collectors to gather in Memphis, TN. That first gathering featured Sunset Carson, Lash LaRue, Don "Red" Barry, Max Terhune and Russell Hayden. In 2004 Ray Nielsen took up the reins as Festival Director and since then has continued to enlist the expertise of the many capable and dedicated volunteers who help make our festival the success it is.
Celebrities appear on panels each day and are involved
in Q&A sessions. They spend time daily in the Dealers' Room where attendees can speak with them and obtain
personally autographed photos.
There are dozens of dealers with movie and TV memorabilia
of all types including DVDs, toys and collectibles.
Throughout the festival we hold a variety of other events
that may include auctions, a radio show recreation,
trivia contest. Be sure to attend the celebrity reception
on Saturday evening.