Starcon (US convention 1)
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| Name: | Starcon |
| Dates: | Sept 30-Oct 2, 1977 |
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| Location: | San Diego, California |
| Type: | fan-run, celebrity guests, non-profit |
| Focus: | media, TV and Film, science fiction |
| Organization: | STARCON San Diego |
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Starcon was a "Star Trek/Science Fiction and Fantasy Film Convention."
It was held September 30-October 2, 1977 at the El Cortez Hotel in San Diego.
The Chairman was Rebecca Boyer.
It was the sub-host of the first Dark Shadows con, ShadowCon.
Marion Zimmer Bradley, Katherine Kurtz, and Suzette Hadden Elgin were on a panel called "Psionics and Magic."
Guests of Honor
Ann Robinson, Michael York, Gregory Harrison, Randy Powell, Heather Menzies, and Donald Moffat (from the new Logan's Run television series) | Walter Koenig | William Campbell | Tasha (formally "Arlene") Martel | Bill Thomas | Forrest J. Ackerman | Franz Joseph | Frank Herbert | Theodore Sturgeon | Katherine Kurtz | A.E. Van Vogt | Marion Zimmer Bradley | Evangeline Walton | Alan Dean Foster | Jack Williamson | Joan Vinge | David Gerrold | Suzette Elgin | Sondra Marshak and Myrna Culbreath | D.C. Fontana | Elizabeth Chater, fan guest of honor
The Souvenir Program Book
- contains 68 pages.
- film schedule
- short bios of the guests
- a one-page description of Dark Shadows and its fandom
- many, many, many black and white movie and publicity stills (Planet of the Apes, Star Wars, Logan's Run, Fantastic Journey, Jason and the Argonauts, and many others)
- a one-page description of Dungeons & Dragons
- a one-page description of The San Diego Mythopoeic Society
Programming
Con Report
Sadly enough Star Trek was practically ignored in favor of Star Wars and Logan's Run costumes. There were a few Starfleet costumes here and there, however. One excellent one was on a young man who looked astonishingly like a young Captain Kirk.[...]
'Runner' - A very interesting game organized by fans. Actual 'runs' were enacted with Sandmen in uniforms and Runners in Citizens costumes or plain clothed. Based on Logan's run. Very realistic.
[...]
All in all, Starcon was an excellent convention. It took place in the El Cortez Hotel in San Diego. The fans were enthusiastic about practically everything, the events were well organized, the hotel staff were courteous and understanding. Young and old attended and enjoyed this convention. I am personally looking forward to the next con. [1]