Where are Luke Halpin & Tommy Norden

[Wayne Coleman]

With Elijah Wood's new film "Flipper" being released in May of this year, I'm
sure some interest will be generated about the original stars of the TV series
"Flipper" (1964-1968). Does anyone know where Luke Halpin (Sandy Ricks) and
Tommy Norden (Bud Ricks) live or have any other information on them. I worked
as an extra and stand-in/double on the original series for a couple of months
as a kid in the mid 60's and got to know them, but lost track many years ago.
"Flipper" was Tommy Norden's only acting job, however Luke Halpin along with
doing the original "Flipper" theatrical movie (1963) with Chuck Connors and a
sequel based on the TV series, continued acting. His credits can be viewed on
the Internet Movie Database at:

http://www.msstate.edu/M/person-exact?name=halpin%2C+luke

Once again, if anyone has any info please post or EMAIL <wcol...@onramp.net>.
Thanks!

[Erik M. Kerr]

In a previous article, wcol...@onramp.net (Wayne Coleman) says:

>With Elijah Wood's new film "Flipper" being released in May of this year, I'm
>sure some interest will be generated about the original stars of the TV series
>"Flipper" (1964-1968).

>...the original "Flipper" theatrical movie (1963)

I have seen some of the series, but I just discovered
the 1963 film a couple of years ago. I was amazed.
Apart from the schlocky music, I thought it was great.
The mid 60s film style takes some getting used to,
but I think the movie maybe overlooked. If anyone can
find it in their video store, it's worth the time and
effort.

Looking forward to the remake. E.