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Spy Girls at the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention

By Wesley Britton

At this year’s Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention, held in September 2022 in Hunt Valley, Maryland, Wes and Grace Britton had the opportunity to hob-nob with a wide range of celebrities.

For example, Loretta Swit of M*A*S*H fame was fascinated by my wife’s blouse at the autograph table!

“Where did you get that?” Loretta wanted to know.

“Boscov’s,” Grace replied, realizing Loretta had never heard of the discount store. Grace considered trading her top for an autograph, until she realized their sizes were just too dissimilar.

For spy fans, my highlight was meeting Linda Thorson, star of The Avengers from 1968 to 1969. “She has aged very well,” my wife observed. (See for yourself at the attached photo). Linda was very personable and happy to talk with fans like myself, and I hope to feature her soon on Flashback, my online radio show! Stay tuned!

Speaking of spy ladies, I also had the chance to chat with Nancy Kovacs and Linda Gaye Scott, who were there mainly for Batman fans as both had appeared in the Adam West TV show.

But, in separate episodes in 1965 and 1966, both Nancy and Linda also appeared in The Man From U.N.C.L.E.. (Sadly, neither had MFU photos to autograph.)

As it happens, there are very few MFU veterans still around, so it was a serious privilege to meet those TV sirens in 2022!

With luck, both ladies will also guest on a future edition of Flashback – again, stay tuned!

Organized and hosted by author Martin Grams, Jr., the annual Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention is held every fall in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Running from Thursday to Saturday, the three-day event features numerous celebrities of classic film and television, a movie room, presentations and panels, a large vendor room filled with books and collectibles – capped by a charity auction and a Saturday night dinner.

In 2022, Wes and Grace Britton attended over Friday and Saturday, September 16 and 17.

Find out more about this popular event on the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention website.

Read about the 2022 event, including photos, on Martin Grams’ blog.

Linda Thorson as “Tara”, partner to John Steed (Patrick Macnee) in the British TV series. The Avengers (1968-1969).	Wes Britton meets Linda Thorson at the annual Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention in September, 2022.
Linda Gaye Scott played “Moth”, the Riddler’s (Frank Gorshin) moll in the Batman episodes “The Ring of Wax” (March 30, 1966) and “Give ’em the Axe” (March 31, 1966).	Wes Britton poses with Linda Gaye Scott at the annual Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention in September, 2022.
Sharyn Wynters as “Eenie”, Catwoman’s (Julie Newmar) female gang member in the Batman episodes “The Bat’s Kow Tow” (December 15, 1966) and “The Cat’s Meow” (December 16, 1966).	Wes Britton poses with the fetching Sharyn Wynters at the annual Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention in September, 2022.
(Top) Nancy Kovak as “Nona” in the Star Trek episode “A Private Little War” (February 2, 1968). (Bottom) Ms. Kovak as “Queenie”, the Joker’s (Cesar Romero) moll in the Batman episodes “The Joker is Wild” (January 26, 1966) and “Batman is Riled” (January 27, 1966).	Wes and his wife Grace pose with Nancy Kovak at the annual Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention in September, 2022.