1.29.2011
RAD Promotional Sticker
I just snagged this sticker that was part of a set of three. I have had the other two isince the original PR materials were sent out in 86. I was not aware this one existed until now. Kind of a cool one.
1.20.2011
Where are they now? Main Cast
Do you have any updates on these people? I would love to know. email me
Hal Needham - Director - Living in Los Angeles
Sam Bernard - Writer - Alive and well in Los Angeles, huge supporter of his creation
Geoffery Edwards - Writer -
Bill Allen - Cru - Acting, musician and active contributor in the BMX World
Lori Loughlin - Christian - Currently on 90210
Talia Shire - Mrs. Jones - Currently starring in movies
Ray Walston - Burton Timmer -Passed away at age 86 on January 1st 2001
Alfie Wise - Eliott Dole -
Jack Weston - Duke Best -Passed away at age 71 on May 3rd, 1996
Bart Conner - Bart Taylor - Living in Oklahoma (I heard)
Marta Kober - Becky - Recently attended her first horror convention for Friday The 13th Fans (she played Sandra in pt. 2)
Jamie Clarke - Luke - Adventurist and Motivational Speaker in Calgary, Canada
Laura Jacoby - Wesley Jones -
H.B. Haggerty - Sgt. Smith - Deceased (1925–2004)
Chad Hayes - Rex Reynolds - Screenwriter for 'House of Wax', 'The Reaping', 'Whiteout'
Carey Hayes - Rod Reynolds - Screenwriter for 'House of Wax', 'The Reaping', 'Whiteout'
Kellie McQuiggin - Foxy -
Beverley Hendry Tiger (as Beverly Hendry) -
Hal Needham - Director - Living in Los Angeles
Sam Bernard - Writer - Alive and well in Los Angeles, huge supporter of his creation
Geoffery Edwards - Writer -
Bill Allen - Cru - Acting, musician and active contributor in the BMX World
Lori Loughlin - Christian - Currently on 90210
Talia Shire - Mrs. Jones - Currently starring in movies
Ray Walston - Burton Timmer -Passed away at age 86 on January 1st 2001
Alfie Wise - Eliott Dole -
Jack Weston - Duke Best -Passed away at age 71 on May 3rd, 1996
Bart Conner - Bart Taylor - Living in Oklahoma (I heard)
Marta Kober - Becky - Recently attended her first horror convention for Friday The 13th Fans (she played Sandra in pt. 2)
Jamie Clarke - Luke - Adventurist and Motivational Speaker in Calgary, Canada
Laura Jacoby - Wesley Jones -
H.B. Haggerty - Sgt. Smith - Deceased (1925–2004)
Chad Hayes - Rex Reynolds - Screenwriter for 'House of Wax', 'The Reaping', 'Whiteout'
Carey Hayes - Rod Reynolds - Screenwriter for 'House of Wax', 'The Reaping', 'Whiteout'
Kellie McQuiggin - Foxy -
Beverley Hendry Tiger (as Beverly Hendry) -
Where are they now? Cast
With the Anniversary in the near future, I'd love to know where these people are now? Let me know, so I can update the list. email me
Shawna Burnett - Amy
Graeme Davies - Harold
Logan T. Wotton - Miles
Jeff Kress - Rick
Gordon Signer - Mayor Coop Jenkins
Nancy MacDonald - Mrs. Grey
Rick McNair - Bob the Cook/died on the 31st of January 2007 in Winnipeg.
Pat Pearson - Mr. Pratt
Maureen Thomas - Flag Lady
Bill Berry - Luke's Dad
Georgie Collins - Luke's Mom
Darlene Bradley - Mom in Station Wagon
Ashley Bristowe - Girl at Playground
G.A. Dahlseide - Fab Official
Norman Edwards - Department Store Man
Jack Goth - Scotty
Pat Kirst - Wesley's Teacher
Laird Mackintosh - Bob Kachler
Roberta Mauer-Phillips - Amy's Mother
Danny McDonogh - Mophead Boy
Tara McHugh - Girl
Barry Onody - Bar Patron
Rod Padmos - Bartender
Mary Siegel - Woman in Stands at Hell Track
Benita von Sass - Katie's Girlfriend
Gerry Whelpton - Man on Porch
Bev Wotton - Woman Buys T-Shirt on Street
Ken Squier - T.V. Announcer - Been seen announcing the Daytona 500, possibly retired
Larry Day - Town Citizen (uncredited)
Shawna Burnett - Amy
Graeme Davies - Harold
Logan T. Wotton - Miles
Jeff Kress - Rick
Gordon Signer - Mayor Coop Jenkins
Nancy MacDonald - Mrs. Grey
Rick McNair - Bob the Cook/died on the 31st of January 2007 in Winnipeg.
Pat Pearson - Mr. Pratt
Maureen Thomas - Flag Lady
Bill Berry - Luke's Dad
Georgie Collins - Luke's Mom
Darlene Bradley - Mom in Station Wagon
Ashley Bristowe - Girl at Playground
G.A. Dahlseide - Fab Official
Norman Edwards - Department Store Man
Jack Goth - Scotty
Pat Kirst - Wesley's Teacher
Laird Mackintosh - Bob Kachler
Roberta Mauer-Phillips - Amy's Mother
Danny McDonogh - Mophead Boy
Tara McHugh - Girl
Barry Onody - Bar Patron
Rod Padmos - Bartender
Mary Siegel - Woman in Stands at Hell Track
Benita von Sass - Katie's Girlfriend
Gerry Whelpton - Man on Porch
Bev Wotton - Woman Buys T-Shirt on Street
Ken Squier - T.V. Announcer - Been seen announcing the Daytona 500, possibly retired
Larry Day - Town Citizen (uncredited)
1.19.2011
The Charm Kings
I have often recieved questions about what happened to the track “Caught Up In The Crossfire”. No one seems to have it or be able to find it. Well, now we have the full story from the source. Sean, has spoken with the original writer and shared his findings with me. Mystery solved.
According to John Brennan - Song Writer
In 1986 I was working in New York with Tom Griffith, writing, producing and recording the music for the original Miller Genuine Draft “It’s As Real As It Gets” campaign. At the same time, an old friend named Tim Sexton, who I grew up with in San Diego, was the head of music at Tri-Star Pictures. Tim asked if I would be interested in composing something for the film “Iron Eagle.” I said yes, of course, and wrote a song called “No More Mr. Nice Guy.” The song ended up not being used in that film, but then Tim asked if I might have something for another soon-to-be-released Tri-Star film called “Rad.” So Tom Griffith helped me re-write
the lyrics, we used the same music tracks that I had recorded for “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” brought back Tom Bernfeld, the original singer, and “Caught Up In The Crossfire” was born.
The origin of the name “The Charm Kings” is another story. From 1976 to1979 I had the honor of being the lead guitar player for legendary Byrds bassist, co-founder of The Flying Burrito Brothers and country-rock icon Chris Hillman. After the band, (which included Loggins & Messina veterans Larry Sims, Al Garth and Merel Bregante,) had been on tour long enough for everyone to have lost all sense of reality, decorum, and/or regard for our fellow man or woman, we began to call ourselves the “The Charm Kings.” (It made sense at the time.)
So.....when it became clear that “Caught Up In The Crossfire” was going to make the final cut of “Rad,” Tri-Star said they needed a name for the “band” in the credits. “The Charm Kings” was the first thing that popped into my mind...
According to Sean - Researcher
Sadly though, John was never able to find the master recording anywhere in his studio. He even asked a friend at the studio he recorded it at and he too was never able to find it. Sad to say that we will probably never be able to hear the full version... The song was not selected for the soundtrack and they never recorded another version.
According to John Brennan - Song Writer
In 1986 I was working in New York with Tom Griffith, writing, producing and recording the music for the original Miller Genuine Draft “It’s As Real As It Gets” campaign. At the same time, an old friend named Tim Sexton, who I grew up with in San Diego, was the head of music at Tri-Star Pictures. Tim asked if I would be interested in composing something for the film “Iron Eagle.” I said yes, of course, and wrote a song called “No More Mr. Nice Guy.” The song ended up not being used in that film, but then Tim asked if I might have something for another soon-to-be-released Tri-Star film called “Rad.” So Tom Griffith helped me re-write
the lyrics, we used the same music tracks that I had recorded for “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” brought back Tom Bernfeld, the original singer, and “Caught Up In The Crossfire” was born.
The origin of the name “The Charm Kings” is another story. From 1976 to1979 I had the honor of being the lead guitar player for legendary Byrds bassist, co-founder of The Flying Burrito Brothers and country-rock icon Chris Hillman. After the band, (which included Loggins & Messina veterans Larry Sims, Al Garth and Merel Bregante,) had been on tour long enough for everyone to have lost all sense of reality, decorum, and/or regard for our fellow man or woman, we began to call ourselves the “The Charm Kings.” (It made sense at the time.)
So.....when it became clear that “Caught Up In The Crossfire” was going to make the final cut of “Rad,” Tri-Star said they needed a name for the “band” in the credits. “The Charm Kings” was the first thing that popped into my mind...
According to Sean - Researcher
Sadly though, John was never able to find the master recording anywhere in his studio. He even asked a friend at the studio he recorded it at and he too was never able to find it. Sad to say that we will probably never be able to hear the full version... The song was not selected for the soundtrack and they never recorded another version.
1.16.2011
25RAD Anniversary in Canada
I just returned from a great meeting in Canada for the 25RAD anniversary August, 19th to the 21st. Lots of great events are planned across Calgary and Cochrane. This is going to be a really good time. I was able to tour most of the filming locations even though they were under snow during my short trip. Everyone was extremely nice and very excited that this event is coming to town. Please put in for your vacation request now, this will be alot of fun.
This is the corner where the newspapers are dropped in the beginning.
1.12.2011
1.02.2011
New Year - Bill Allen Update
Thought we could open the New Year with an interview Bill Allen recently did. He talks about his latest projects and refers to RAD several times.
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