I’m sure everyone out there knows Reggie Bannister, the best and baddest quad-barrel shotgun carrying, dwarf killer, guitar playing, Ice Cream Man around, from the Phantasm series. And if you’ve been lucky enough to meet Reggie at a convention over the last 30 years, then you know just how damn friendly he is. You always walk away from his table thinking you’ve just made a new best friend. Funny thing is that is just how Reggie is.

I first met Reggie at a Chiller show back in ’95, and shortly after that, he came out to my hometown to record an album (never saw that happening in a million years), so through a mutual friend, I got to hang out with him several times when he was here. In all my years of conventions and meeting my movie heroes, I’ve never met someone who is more down to earth and honest than Reggie Bannister. Really. Just the nicest and coolest guy you’d ever want to meet. The planet needs more people like Reggie Bannister.

Well, in case you haven’t seen the recent posts on Facebook from his wife Gigi, Reggie needs some of that “hot as love” from his Phans. He had been diagnosed with dementia and Parkinson’s disease, and recently suffered a fall. He’s okay and going through therapy, but I think one way to really bring up his spirits is that his Phans came through and sent him some of that love, with a post card, Get Well card, or just a little note maybe saying how much his work has meant to you, and wishing him well.

So if you are a Phan, love the Phantasm series, as well as the countless other movies that Reggie has appeared in, take a few minutes, pick up a card, and send that love to him. I’m sure it will brighten his day. Below is the address to mail your cards to.

Crestline Creative Arts Foundation
PO Box 4387
Crestline, CA 92325

Attn: Reggie Bannister