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Hotdog Magazine - March 2002 New York Daily News "Actress takes a mom break'" - April 7, 1996, page 11 "It has been a long time between screen sightings of the actress — her romp with Harrison Ford in Raiders was 15 years ago, and Starman came out in 1984. Scrooged with Bill Murray, was in 1988. "But the years have been kind to Allen, who's 44 years old and still could easily pass for Marion Ravenwood from Raiders. "As she shows her guests into the house, a converted 250 year-old barn, she beams with that same fresh, girl-next-door look — huge blue-green eyes and a big wide smile." Don Singleton, Daily News Staff The Berkshire Eagle "Breathing Room in Barrington" - January 29, 1996, page A1 "Raiders was fun, she said; Animal House 'a gas.' Her favorite — though not a box-office hit like the others — was The Glass Menagerie directed by Paul Newman." Donna B. Mattoon, Eagle Staff Boston Globe "Magic Moments for the Whole Family Beyond Snow White: A Father's Fond Memories of Cinematic Bonding" - January 3, 1993, page A5 ". . . Raiders of the Lost Ark remains one of my all-time favorite action movies, and the occasion of another magic moment. At the time it was released, I had coincidentally just finished work on another film costarring Karen Allen, who played Marian Ravenwood opposite Harrison Ford in his debut as Indiana Jones. Allen and I had become movie-set pals, and like any proud father I thought Jaime would get a kick out of meeting her. Especially when he agreed upon seeing Raiders with me that here was about the coolest adventure flick ever made. "I called Allen in Manhattan and arranged a tea date at her townhouse. Jaime and I strolled downtown at the appointed hour, rang the bell . . . and no one answered. We walked down the street to a pay phone, called again . . . and no one answered. It was getting late. Jaime was looking crestfallen. I began to feel like a first-class chump. We made one last pass at the building; a taxi screeched up, the door flew open and out jumped — Karen Allen, with a sackful of groceries. "'You must be Jaime!' she cried, throwing her arms around my dazzled boy. 'I've heard so much about you!' "It does not get any better than this, fellow parents. Allen gave Jaime autographed copies of everything but Steven Spielberg's tax returns. If I ever personally discover the Ark of the Covenant, I'm saving a piece for her." Joseph P. Kahn, Globe Staff West Side Spirit "Secrets Of A Squeaky Clean Actress" - 1991, page 2 Atlanta Constitution "Karen Allen: Playing Crista McAuliffe Was 'Emotional Experience'" - 1990, section C, page 6 TV Guide "Goodbye 'Indiana Jones,' Karen Allen has landed a more daring role" - February 24, 1990, pages 9-11 STARLOG "Karen Allen — Still Spunky After All These Years" - #121, August 1987 Winnipeg Free Press "Raiders of the Lost Ark Part Dogs Karen Allen" - August 8, 1985, page 58 STARLOG "Karen Allen Beloved of John Carpenter's Starman" - #90, December 1984 GQ "That Certain Smile of KAREN ALLEN" - August 1984, page 188f Boston Globe "Putting work into marriage for 42 years (An interview with William Gibson)" - August 19, 1982: ". . . During the interview, Karen Allen drops by. She has been performing in a tribute to Tennessee Williams at the Williamstown Theater Festival and has come for a swim. "'From the very beginning - doing the play (Seesaw) last summer, and Monday After the Miracle - it has been one of the most wonderful experiences of my life,' says Allen, explaining her friendship with both Gibsons. 'I can say it very easily: Working with Arthur [Penn] and [William Gibson] and Margaret [Brenman-Gibson] - it's great. My dream of a creative situation.' "'It's not an average situation in this kind of work we do. Occasionally in a period of years I meet someone - make friends. Bill has a dedication that's extraordinary. It goes beyond what's normally experienced in a working situation,' Allen says. 'I haven't come across that very much in my life.'" — Jennifer T. Davies, Contributing Reporter Playboy "20 Questions" - February 1982, pages 150-151, 207-208 People "Karen Allen's 'Small Circle of Friends' includes directors, critics — and singer Stephen Bishop" - May 26, 1980 Mademoiselle "Exciting! Young Actress. . . Karen Allen" - April 1980, pages 52, 54

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