OK - the "old" business is the least fun, but it is important. See the pinned tweet on my profile; the Jack Stauffer GoFundMe hasn't quite hit the half-way point yet so remind your sci-fi groups that it's still out there. And then I'll share some good news. -John

Thanks to all who shared yesterday's tweet. Because you're so great, today is the good news: a new appearance! It's a bit far out - 2024 - but as I say on the FB page, Dirk's fans deserve to know to plan ahead. Fargo Pop Expo, Fargo ND 4/20-21/24 - dirkbenedictcentral.com/upcoming-appea… -John

To everyone who celebrates it, on behalf of Dirk and Dirk Benedict Central, we wish you a very happy, peaceful, joyful Christmas! And if you celebrate the Solstice differently, we hope your days are equally fulfilling, peaceful, and bring you and yours much joy. -John

This is Fresh - so fresh it's not on their website yet. March 1-2, Dirk has agreed to appear at The Hollywood Show at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel. After Albuquerque but before Fargo. 👍-John hollywoodshow.com/default/main

It's cold - pretty much from the Equator north - but it's warmer in Albuquerque than it is in Montana (or Minnesota or Washington or...), and (barring unforeseen issues) Dirk will be there - in Albuquerque - on Friday! Albuquerque Comic Con Going? Send pictures! -John

I hate to say this, but apparently something in the process broke and we have to take the March 1 appearance at the Hollywood Show off the calendar. I'll let you know if it changes, of course, but as of now Dirk won't be appearing there. Yeah, we're disappointed. -John

Today's Saturday - yes, it's still Saturday where I am, I'm some distance east of the International Date Line 😉 - and I notice that NEXT Saturday, one week from today, Dirk will be in Fargo ND at the Fargo Pop Expo. Who's going? And are you going to send us pictures? -John

A very sad day. Godspeed, Terry Carter (1928-2024)

A big "Thank you!" to the organizers and staff at the Fargo Pop Expo, and all the fans who came out to see him last weekend! Dirk had a great time! -John

It's TRUE!!! And they didn't even wait for the ink to dry to post it! ;) October 12-13. Amsterdam, Holland (or The Netherlands, if you prefer). And they're already selling photo ops! comicconholland.nl/en/homepage-en/

Sad day. Rest in Peace, James Earl Jones. variety.com/2024/film/news…

In case you've forgotten (yeah, right), Comic Con Holland (comicconholland.nl/en/homepage-en/) is this coming weekend! Dirk is prepping for the flight (wish him a smooth trip!) and is looking forward to seeing everyone there. Send pics! -John

To all who celebrate the next few days, Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Joyous Kwanzaa! Feliz Natal! Frohe Weihnachten! Vrolijk Kerstfeest! Joyeux noël! Feliz navidad! Hyvää joulua! 🥰-John

Happy New Year!!!!

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires in Southern California. We've got people there, too. But I do have some happier news to convey, so stay tuned! -John

OK - as promised, I do have happier news - a new appearance! And we get to announce it FIRST!!! Dirk's going back to Europe! May 10-11, 2025, Comic Con Brussels! For info, go to our "Upcoming Appearances" page, or follow this link: comicconbrussels.com -John

I don't suppose any of you - particularly in the Greenwich Mean Time zone - would like to hear more happy news, would you? May 3-4, 2025, Comic Con Liverpool! Info: @comicconliverpool comicconventionliverpool.co.uk The weekend before Brussels! A European win-win! -John

We heard that Mr. T is going to appear at FAN EXPO Dallas (May 30-June 1)on that Saturday! Wouldn't it be great to have Dirk there, too? Dirk has signed up to be there, too. Info at the site (dirkbenedictcentral.com). It's gonna be GREAT! -John

OK - just as we figured it wasn't going to happen (and were feeling disappointed), #FANEXPODallas has added a joint photo op with Dirk and Mr. T for Saturday afternoon. Took 'em long enough... 😉-John

Hey - FAN EXPO Dallas is blowing up my feed with posts today, Day 1 - some great pics! If you're there I hope you're having as much fun as these people... If you've got pics you want to share with Dirk's fans, head over to our Facebook page; there's a thread set up for you. -John