My hobby is collecting autographs. I started doing this about 15 years ago, and then got out of it. I just started collecting again. Some of my autographs were obtained in person, some were purchased from reputable dealers and some were obtained through the mail by writing to the celebrity.

Friday, December 31, 2010

Wil Wheaton - Big Bang Theory, Stand By Me, Toy Soldiers, etc.

I think Wil Wheaton is a fantastic actor. I'm loving his guest role on The Big Bang Theory where he plays himself as Sheldon's nemesis. Turns out, he's also a really nice dude! I sent a letter, SASE and 2 5x7 photos on Dec. 11, 2010. Today, Dec. 31, 2010, I received my photos back signed and personalized, along with a nice hand written note. What a swell dude!



Elliott Gould - Friends, Ocean's 11, etc.

I sent a letter, SASE and 4x6 photo to Mr. Gould on Dec. 16 and received my photo back signed today, Dec. 31, 2010. He also included his own small signed pic.


Jennie Finch - Olympic softball champion

I think getting Olympic champion autographs is cool, plus, Jennie Finch is quite the looker. I sent a letter, SASE and 4x6 photo to Jennie on Oct. 20, 2010 and received my photo back signed and personalized on Dec. 30, 2010. Nice response.

Naya Rivera - Glee

I admit it, I like Glee ... a lot. I really like Naya Rivera's character of Santana. I sent her a letter, SASE and 8x10 on Nov. 27 and received my 8x10 back signed and personalized on Dec. 30, 2010. Really happy with this one!

Corbin Bernsen - Major League, L.A. Law, etc.

I love the Major League movies, so when I discovered Corbin Bernsen is a good through the mail signer, I gave it a shot. I sent a letter, SASE, 5x7 and 4x6 on Nov. 26 and received my two photos back on Dec. 30, 2010. Very nice success!


Jon Voight - Transformers, National Treasure, etc.

I sent a letter, SASE, 5x7 and 4x6 to Mr. Voight on Nov. 12 and received my photos back signed (1 personalized) on Dec. 30, 2010. Very happy to add him to my collection!


Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Martin Sheen - The West Wing, Apocolypse Now

I think Martin Sheen is an awesome actor. I'm impressed that they've gotten him to be the new "Uncle Ben" in the new Spider-Man movie. I sent a letter, SASE and 8x10 to him on Nov. 17, 2010 and received my photo back signed and personalized today, Dec. 29, 2010.

Kristin Bauer - True Blood

I sent a letter, SASE and 2 4x6 photos to Kristin Bauer on Nov. 29, 2010 and received both photos back signed, 1 personalized today, Dec. 29, 2010. I like the picture where she's a vampire.


Monday, December 27, 2010

Judith Light - Who's the Boss, Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives

I sent a request to Ms. Light via the play "Lombardi" she is doing on Broadway right now. I sent a letter, SASE and 5x7 photo on Nov. 20, 2010. Today, Dec. 27, 2010, I received my photo back signed and personalized. I really loved Who's the Boss, so this is a great addition to my collection.

Paulo Costanzo - Joey, Road Trip, Royal Pains

While I didn't like the show Joey nearly as much as I did Friends, I must admit, I did watch it each week. Paulo was good as Joey's nephew that lived with him. He was also great in Road Trip. I sent a letter, a SASE and a 4x6 to his management on Nov. 2, 2010 and received my photo back signed and personalized with a great message today, Dec. 27, 2010. Unfortunately, he wrote and signed on the back of the photo, but the inscription is great, so I'll let is slide! He asked why I lived in a cemetery because part of my street address has "cemetery" in it. I'm putting up pics of the front and back of the photo in this case.


Adam West - Batman, Family Guy

I sent a letter, SASE and 4x6 photo to the great Adam West on Dec. 16, 2010 and received my photo back signed and personalized today, Dec. 27, 2010. I love watching the cheesy old Batman series when I can, so I'm pretty happy with this success.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Johnny Bench - Cincinnati Reds catcher

Today is Christmas Day, so I'm just posting one of the autographed pictures I've had for a while. I bought this one several years ago. Bench is a Hall of Famer from the glory days of the Cincinnati Reds.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Linda Lavin - Alice

When I was young, I really enjoyed watching "Alice" starring Linda Lavin. I noticed she was starring in a play off Broadway, so I figured I'd write her there. I sent a letter, SASE, 4x6 and an "Alice" DVD cover on Dec. 16, 2010 and received my photo and DVD cover back signed and personalized today, Dec. 24, 2010. I'm going to send the DVD cover off to Polly Holiday (she played Flo on "Alice") to see if she'll sign it as well.


Andy Buckley - The Office

Andy played David Wallace on The Office for several years. He wasn't a main cast member, but he was a frequent guest. I really liked his character a lot. I sent a letter, SASE and an 8x10 to him on Oct. 9, 2010. Today, Dec. 24, 2010, I received my photo back signed and personalized with a really nice inscription. He also sent a nice hand-written signed note. Very pleased. He seems like a super nice guy!


Thursday, December 23, 2010

Adam Sandler - Big Daddy, Grown Ups, Happy Gilmore, etc.

I purchased these two autographed photos several years ago. Adam isn't very reliable through the mail, so I think it was a good idea. I really love most of his movies, and Grown Ups was one of my favorites from the past year.


Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Judah Friedlander - 30 Rock

Very, very happy with this success. I went out on a limb with this one because I hadn't heard of any responses from Judah Friedlander in at least a couple of years. I sent a letter, SASE and 8x10 to him via the 30 Rock studio on Sept. 22, 2010. Today, Dec. 22, 2010, I received my photo back signed and personalized. He also included the cover to his book signed and personalized. Bonus! I think he's hilarious, so I'm thrilled to add this to my collection. It also fits in nicely with my 30 Rock collection.


David Letterman - David Letterman Show

This one is kind of weird (how I got it, I mean). To get David Letterman's autograph, they ask that you fax them a request, so that's what I did. I sent a fax on Sept. 21, 2010 and received this nice signed 8x10 today, Dec. 22, 2010. Very cool!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Brad Paisley - Country Singer

I sent a letter, SASE, 8x10 and 4x6 to Brad Paisley on Nov. 17, 2010. Today, Dec. 20, 2010, I received my two photos back signed. I'm not a big country fan, but I like him and I think he's funny. Also, he is married to the chick from According to Jim.


Shawn Johnson - Olympic Gold Medalist

I sent a letter, SASE, 8x10 and 4x6 to Shawn Johnson on Oct. 30, 2010 and received my two photos back signed today, Dec. 20, 2010. Always nice to add an Olympic champion to the collection (and a Dancing With the Stars champion).


Sunday, December 19, 2010

Bridgette Wilson - I Know What you Did Last Summer, Last Action Hero, Mortal Kombat, etc.

This is one of the autographs I got through the mail several years ago, when she was a pretty hot property. I liked her in Mortal Kombat. She's now married to Pete Sampras.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

James Franco - Freaks and Geeks, Spider-Man movies, Pineapple Express, etc.

So, another big mail day today. Autographs from four people today, 17 for the week. Very impressive total! This one is from James Franco, who is going to be the co-host of the Oscars. I sent a letter, SASE, 5x7 and 4x6 to him on Dec. 10, 2010 and received both photos back signed today. Very, very fast turnaround!


Michael York - Logan's Run, Austin Powers movies, etc.

I love Michael York as Basil Exposition in the Austin Powers movies. I saw that he is pretty good with replying to fan mail, so I decided to send to him. I sent a letter, SASE, 4x6 and 5x7 to him on Nov. 22, 2010. Today I received both photos signed and personalized. Very nice success!


David McCallum - NCIS, The Man from UNCLE

I sent a letter, SASE and an 8x10 to Mr. McCallum via the NCIS studio on Oct. 13, 2010. Today, Dec 18, 2010, I received my 8x10 back signed and personalized. Mr. McCallum also included his own signed 8x10. Very nice success!


Michael Weatherly - NCIS

This is more of a failed success than a success. I sent a letter, SASE and 8x10 to Michael Weatherly care of the NCIS studio on Oct. 13, 2010. Today, Dec. 18, 2010, I received my photo back unsigned, along with a 5x7 with a pre-printed signature. Oh well, it was worth a shot.

Friday, December 17, 2010

Gary Sinise - Forrest Gump, CSI: NY, etc.

Gary Sinise is one of my favorite actors, so I'm thrilled to get this one back. I sent a letter, SASE, 8x10 and 4x6 to the set of CSI: NY on Oct. 13, 2010 and today, Dec. 17, 2010, I received my 8x10 back signed and personalized. No sign of the 4x6, but i couldn't care less. Very happy!

Ryan Gosling - The Notebook, Remember the Titans, etc.

I really liked Ryan in Remember the Titans. I sent a letter, SASE and 8x10 to him on Nov. 29, 2010 and received my photo back signed today, Dec. 17, 2010. I'm not sure on the authenticity of this one. It may be signed by a secretary, but I'm not certain.

Katey Sagal - Married ... With Children, 8 Simple Rules, Sons of Anarchy, etc.

I sent a letter, SASE and 8x10 to a venue where Katey was performing in a play in Los Angeles on Nov. 29. Today, Dec. 17, 2010, I received a different photo back signed. I figure she's got a stack of pre-signed photos she sends out. I would have preferred my photo back signed, but this'll do I suppose.

Chelsea Handler - Chelsea Lately

I noticed that Chelsea was going to be performing her comedy act at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, so I decided I would send a letter and a couple of pictures to see if she'd autograph them for me. I sent a letter, SASE and 2 4x6 photos on Dec. 6, 2010 and received the photos back signed (one personalized) today, Dec. 17, 2010. Really happy to have a couple of autographs from this funny lady!


Thursday, December 16, 2010

The Big Bang Theory - Cuoco, Helberg, Kunar, Galecki, Parsons

I absolutely love The Big Bang Theory. When I got back into collecting autographs a few months ago, I knew this was one current show I wanted to collect. Unfortunately, the cast is not good at sending through the mail autographs, so I had to resort to buying. It has actually taken me a bit longer than I expected. I got Galecki and Nayyar very quickly, then had to wait for a while to get Parsons and Cuoco. Unbelievably, it was harder to find Simon Helberg (Wolowitz) than the others. So, with no further ado, please enjoy the autographs of the cast of The Big Bang Theory. I am still working on getting a few of the other minor characters through the mail.