Lizzie Borden on Sightings
Here is the section on the Tee Vee show Sightings that detailed the Lizzie Borden case. Season 2, Episode 3, First Aired 10/21/1992
Lizzie Borden and Massachusetts District Court
The United States District Court, District of Massachusetts, is the venue for the federal trademark lawsuit between the Lizzie Borden B&B/Museum in Fall River and The True Story of Lizzie Borden in Salem. Lucky for us, the court offers a two day advance look at their court calendar. If you wish to see a day […]
Second Verdict TeeVee and Lizzie Borden
In my list in the post before this one, I noted that there was an episode devoted to Lizzie Borden on a show called Second Verdict. Here are some further details on that show: (from Wikipedia—so some or all of it may be bogus): Second Verdict Format Police procedural Created by Troy Kennedy Martin, Elwyn […]
Lizzie Borden and TeeVee
The Lizzie Borden murder case has been examined in only one movie: the made for TeeVee film from 1975, The Legend of Lizzie Borden. It is the one we all remember. Elizabeth Montgomery played Lizzie to perfection, even if there were many anachronisms and mistakes in fact. Just watch the opening scene to observe the […]
Lizzie Borden and Unsolved Mysteries
Here is a blast from the past. Unsolved Mysteries on the Lizzie Borden case. Of course they take the paranormal route, not the unsolved murder route. This show added to the whole belief that the house is somehow haunted. From episode #462, first aired 7.23.2001. Enjoy.
Lizzie Borden Trial According to the Fall River Herald News
Deborah Allard penned an interesting piece tonight on the goings on in Salem. I quote a small part here but you should read the entire piece in the online paper. Salem’s Lizzie Borden museum allowed to use trademarked name before trial By Deborah Allard with AP reports GateHouse News Service Posted Sep 25, 2008 @ […]
AP Reports No Trial Date Set Yet for Lizzie Borden
Just up on the wires: Judge won’t issue ban in Lizzie Borden trademark dispute 5:24 PM Thu, Sep 25, 2008 | Permalink By Mike McKinney Email this author | Email this entry BOSTON — A federal judge declined today to temporarily ban a Salem business from using a name similar to one trademarked by the […]
Lizzie Borden Trial Set
No not that Lizzie Borden. The Lizzie Borden who is suing the other Lizzie Borden. The Lizzie Borden B&B in Fall River against The True Story of Lizzie Borden in Salem. HOT NEWS: Case 1:08-cv-11341-WGY Filed: 09/25/2008 Entered: 09/25/2008 Entered By: Bonnie Smith, Event Name(s): Motion Hearing, Set Hearings Full Docket Text: Electronic Clerk’s Notes […]
Lizzie Borden: Hearing on Preliminary Injunction Being Held Today
Today at 2PM in courtroom 18 of the United States District Court in Boston, case #CA 08-11341— LIZZIE BORDEN V. PICKEL—MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION will be heard and decided. The Lizzie Borden B&B/Museum in Fall River is suing The True Story of Lizzie Borden, Gift Shop and Museum in Salem for trademark infringement, claiming, among […]
Creepy Comics and Lizzie Borden
In an earlier post I informed you that there was in issue of Creepy Comics from the 1960s that had a story with Lizzie Borden in it. MondoLizzie member and filmmaker Richard Behrens got his copy before me and sent me these great images of the story. Thanks Richard! Here are those images which detail […]
Reminder: Fall River History Club Meets Tonight
Just a reminder: The Fall River History Club meets tonight, September 17, at 6:30 PM at the Fall River Public Library. The informal talk being given by Bob Kitchen is on the topic of early Fall River entertainments, focusing on circuses and wild west shows. The event is free and open to the public. Next […]
Lizzie Borden Website Gets a Makeover
LizzieAndrewBorden.com has undergone a makeover. Gone are the dark colors and high contrast backgrounds, replaced by an upscale classy look that is sure to delight. The site is the preeminent Lizzie Borden website—and contains the most comprehensive collection of Borden facts, essays, document downloads, and discussions on the Internet. Disclaimer: this is a post of […]
New Rick Geary Book on Lindbergh Kidnapping Case
There’s a new Rick Geary book! It is about the Lindbergh Kidnapping case and is sure to be wonderful as Geary never disappoints. His examination in comic format (a true graphic novel) of the Lizzie Borden case was not only textually accurate, but provided the first and best visual examination of the crimes ever produced. […]
Lizzie Borden on Everyday Paranormal
According to JeffreyJustice.com, the website of a psychic medium, Everyday Paranormal will be broadcasting from the Lizzie Borden House on September 25. Along with Liz Souza, Justice will be doing the live broadcast at 8pm EST. “Everyday Paranormal, hosted by Jeffrey Justice and Liz Souza, airs live each and every Thursday at 8 EST and […]
Lizzie Borden and Scariest Places
An ABC Family series called Scariest Places, hosted by Linda Blair, and featuring the narration of the woman who was the psychic on Poltergeist (Zelda Rubenstein). They send a family to a supposed haunted location, armed with cameras, to experience the place. Mostly what they get are a lot of scared people screaming as they […]
Lizzie Borden and Ed McBain
The late great Ed McBain had a theory about the Lizzie Borden case and he detailed it on a show called Case Reopened. Here is his idea of who did what to whom and why.
Fall River History Club Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Fall River History Club will be on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at the Fall River Public Library at 6:30PM. The speaker will be Bob Kitchen who will speak about the early entertainments in Fall River, focusing on the circus and wild west shows. It will be fun! Come one, come […]
Lizzie Borden Mini Movies
GardenBay Films has collected in one place all of their Lizzie Mini Movies. You can see them for yourself here. Kudos to filmmaker Richard Behrens for the project and to all who participated in the movies. They are really fine works!