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August 11th, 2018
Here are some pictures I received from Faith from Bubbafest. Lee and Burt haven't seen each other in over 20 years and had a good time reminising about the old days. Also a couple pictures of Duane "The Dog" Chapman and his wife Beth. I also found a picture that the new Mayor of Knoxville County, TN Glenn Jacobs posted. He is better known as WWE Superstar "Kane".
Thank You Faith !
August 8th, 2018
Here is an interview Lee just did regarding Bubbafest this weekend
Lee Majors and other celebrities will headline Bubba Fest
By Kelvin Ray Boyd Daily Time Correspondent
If you need an incentive to attend Bubba Fest this weekend, how about six million dollars? To be clear, it won’t be in the form of cash; it will be in the visage of television icon Lee Majors, known by fans as Col. Steve Austin in the 1970s series “Six Million Dollar Man.”
“I am looking forward to coming to Pigeon Forge,” Majors said in a telephone interview. “I haven’t been there in years. I will be there with Burt Reynolds and Richard Petty. The NASCAR community loves Richard, and I have met several of (the NASCAR fans). They are great people, and I enjoy it when they visit my table. I am also looking forward to seeing Burt because I haven’t seen him in years.”
Bubba Fest will be held Friday through Sunday at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge. More information is at www.bubbafest.com.
Bubba Fest will feature celebrities that are known throughout the world, yet the average person can relate to them. “I played Steve Austin as a very human character in ‘The Six Million Dollar Man’ even though he had bionic parts,” Majors said. “I wanted him to have (empathy) and relationships with others; Austin has feelings.”
The series ran from 1973-8. It was a hit in the United States and various other countries. “The show was family fare, which meant anyone could watch it,” Majors said. “I have been all over the world in the last 10 years, and I run into people that have watched the show since they were kids.
“It is amazing how big the show was. I went to a little village in Thailand and they grew up watching the series. They had one television and they had to go down to the center of the village to watch ‘The Six Million Dollar Man’ on a certain night. Every place I go, I discover the show touched a lot of people,” he said.
The fan favorite of the series is Austin’s encounter with Sasquatch, played by Andre The Giant, in the two-episode story “The Secret of Bigfoot.” Majors said convention-goers always want to talk about Sasquatch.
“Andre The Giant was great,” he said. “He was larger than life wearing the costume, and he was very imposing without wearing it to begin with. Andre really looked like Bigfoot if you saw (the creature) in real life.”
The second most popular role for Majors was as Colt Seavers in the “The Fall Guy” (1981-6). Seavers was a Hollywood stuntman who moonlighted as a bounty hunter. “That was a role I really enjoyed,” Majors said. “It was a lot of work. I did five seasons, and some people wanted me to do another season. The action shows had taken a toll on me mentally and physically. I was burned out. Thinking about it now, I really should have kept doing ‘The Fall Guy’ because I turned down around 20 million bucks.”
The action icon went through Hell in the Starz network series “Ash vs. Evil Dead.” Majors appeared as Brock Williams, the father of anti-hero and demon slayer Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell).
“The Starz network wanted me in the series, and I told them I wanted to look at it first,” Majors said. “I easily made it through the 10 episodes of the first season due to the show being so funny. It was the first time I had seen an actor use a chainsaw to cut someone in half while throwing out the funniest lines. It was just hilarious. It took out (the shock) of the horror and gore.”
Brock Williams died three times on the show. “The last time my character was on the show, I appeared as a ghost,” Majors said. “The show was recently canceled, and I think I am dead forever now. The show was a wonderful experience. Bruce Campbell is such an underrated actor and Lucy Lawless (portraying the supernatural being known as Ruby) is an exceptional actress.”
Majors’ legacy will continue via the big screen as Mark Wahlberg is set to star in “The Six Billion Dollar Man.” The film has been riddled with setbacks, such as losing director Damian Szifron. Although the movie still needs to be filmed, it is scheduled to be released in 2020.
“I think it’s been a long time coming for Steve Austin to appear in movie theaters,” Majors said. “If the studio is lucky, they will have a franchise on their hands. Wahlberg is a No. 1 box office draw. I like him and I love his work. He said he wants to pick my brain regarding Steve Austin. I told him if he wants to pick it too much, he will have to give me a role in the movie or something.”
August 4th, 2018
Our friends over at the Cyborg UK Page have set up an IMPRINT Page for Lee's 80th birthday next April. Go on over and leave a message, photo or video wishing Lee a Happy BirthdayIMPRINT
Remember next weekend is Bubbafest in Pigeon Forge, TN. Lee and Burt Reynolds and Richard Petty are all scheduled to be there !! Bubbafest
July 30th, 2018
Victory by Submission, a film Lee made in 2016 will be shown in Chattanooga, TN on Sept. 15th. Click here for details.
July 16th, 2018
Here is a picture I found from last weekends chantilly, VA CSA Show
June 30th, 2018
Here are some pictures I found on twitter from last night Fuller House shoot with Lee and Lindsay
Also Lindsay has been added to the July 14th Chantilly, VA CSA Show
June 27th, 2018
Here is another article regarding the Fuller House episode which Lee and Lindsay will appear in. Here is the link. Thank You Karen
June 26th, 2018
Just heard from Faith with some tv news regarding Lee and Lindsay Wagner. They will be appearing together in season 4 of Fuller House. This is a continuation of the show Full House from the 90's and airs on Netflix. Here is a link to an article about it. As soon as I hear an air date I will be sure to post it
Also a belated Very Happy Birthday to Lindsay Wagner.
June 25th, 2018
This is kind of fun. They are auctioning off items from Ash vs. Evil Dead on Ebay. One item is the Hardware Store uniform that Lee wore this last season. Here is the link if you are interested.
June 15th, 2018
One more Con appearance at the CSA Shows Saturday July 14th only in Chantilly, VA
June 6th, 2018
Well I guess someone was listening to me and posted the whole 30 minutes of the 1974 Funshine Saturday Sneak Peek with Lee. Once again Thank you OSI Files
June 3th, 2018
Hard to believe but after 40 years a Six Million Dollar Man Gag Reel has been unearthed Enjoy
and Thank You OSI Files
May 27th, 2018
I just saw that Lee will be attending BubbafestSaturday August 11th in Pigeon Forge, TN
May 23rd, 2018
I don't think this comes as a suprise to anybody after the announcement of losing their director a couple weeks ago, but production of The Six Billion Dollar Man has been pushed back again. According to Variety the new release date for the movie is June 5, 2020.
May 21st, 2018
A few things from Faith
I wanted to let you and the fans be aware that there is someone impersonating Lee on social media. There are multiple fake accounts with Lee's name on Facebook, Instagram, etc.. I was contacted by a fan asking about the Lee Majors Yeary Instagram page if it was really Lee's account. I informed the fan it wasn't. She was kind enough to let me know that "Lee's" personal secretary Helms T. Briggs was asking for donations and with every donation made an autograph photo would be sent and if she too set up a donation page she would have the chance of meeting Lee.
I've reported the account but who knows what will happen. I just want the fans to know that Lee is not asking for donations, he doesn't mail out autograph photos, the only meeting would be at a convention and our personal secretary's name is Cate Ramsey NOT Helms T. Briggs. Anything with the name "Yeary" attached is not legitimate. Lee legally changed his name to Majors over 50 years ago.
Lee is set to appear at the Crypticon Minneapolis Oct 26-28. As usual this is months away and things can happen to change plans.
Also here is a short video of Lee and their Pastor driving around in a truck talking
May 14th, 2018
Some more problems for the Six Billion Dollar Movie. Director Damian Szifron has left the project over "creative differences". No replacement has been named yet, but the movie is scheduled to begin shooting end of summer.
Fun video. I think this little guys parents were Six Million Dollar Fans Video
May 6th, 2018
Mark Wahlberg posted a video of himself getting ready for the Six Billion Dollar Man Movie
Speaking of the movie, rumor has it that Mel Gibson is up for a part. No indication of what the role may be
April 23th, 2018
Lee and Many Many More !!
STARZ has announced that Ash vs Evil Dead will not be returning next year. It's a shame because it really is a fun show to watch.
An oldie but goodie. If you want a blast from the past go to YouTube and watch the 1974 Funshine Saturday Sneak Peek starring Lee. Only the first 12 minutes were posted, hopfully someone has the rest
Lee and Faith attended the 2018 Stand Up for Brain Cancer Gala last week. Here are a few pictures I received
April 17th, 2018
Sad news to report in the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush today. Here is a picture of her with Lee and Faith at the 3rd Annual UNICEF Audrey Hepburn Society Ball in 2015.
March 23th, 2018
Lee and Bruce Campbell really look like they are having fun on Ash vs Evil Dead
March 13th, 2018
Here are a few pictures from the set of Ash vs Evil Dead
Here is a interview Lee did with Closer Magazine. I'm not sure of when he did this interview but it's interesting.
Closer Magazine
March 12th, 2018
Faith just informed me that Lee and Lindsay Wagner will be appearing at The Chicago Sports Spectacular in Rosemont, IL this Saturday March 17th. Lee will only be there Saturday March 17th from 1pm - 2pm and Lindsay 1:30 pm - 2:30pm. So if you are in the Chicagoland area, stop by and say hi to them !
March 7th, 2018
Lee will be in the next 2 episodes of Ash vs Evil Dead airing this Sunday March 11th and next Sunday March 18th on the Starz Network.
45 Years ago today The Six Million Dollar Man movie premiered on ABC. How time flies
March 3rd, 2018
We have been through this before, but there is a new release date for the still unfilmed Six Billion Dollar Man movie which will star Mark Wahlberg. Warner Bros purchased the rights from the Weinstein Company and released the following in Variety
Here's a little more info on what Lee's part will be like this season on Ash vs Evil Dead
February 20th, 2018
Just a reminder that the new season of Ash vs Evil Dead begins this weekend on the STARZ Network. I'm not sure if Lee will be in this weeks episode or not
February 5th, 2018
This might be interesting to watch, Lee has told stories about Andre as BigfootAndre the Giant
January 20, 2018
STARZ has released a couple of trailers for Season 3 of Ash vs. Evil Dead. Please be advised these are very gory and has some inappropriate language. The third season Premieres February 25th
Trailer One
Trailer Two
January 14, 2018
I hope everyone had a Wonderful Holiday Season !!
There really hasn't been much news so I will mention a few things for the new year
42 years ago today the Bionic Woman debuted on ABC
Speaking of Lindsay Wagner, Samson a new movie she is in premieres February 16, 2018
December 31, 2017
Happy New Year from Lee and Faith
"Cheers to a happy, healthy and wonderful New Year! #2018"
December 19, 2017
Holiday Greetings and a couple of pictures from Lee and Faith
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. May you be filled with peace, love and joy this holiday season.
Blessings,
Faith and Lee
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