![]() You grew up in Astoria, as well as your father, who was Maila’s brother? So the town is claiming her as an Astorian. They screened Plan 9 from Outer Space and they’re celebrating Maila because she graduated from Astoria high school in 1940. I was up there recently for a Vampira celebration. I sure do miss it, but the rain keeps me away.Īstoria is about two and a half hours north. I don’t know the population, but it’s a lot bigger than my hometown of Astoria that I lived in for sixty years. I live in Salem, Oregon, which is the capital. It’s dark and rainy and cold and the days are short. November is my least favorite month of the year. Where the weather is mostly gray and cloudy. I was able to contact Sandra recently and she agreed to be interviewed for The Writing Disorder. ![]() Ten years later, she penned a loving tribute to her famous fabulous Finnish aunt. When Maila Nurmi passed away in 2008, Sandra took control of Maila Nurmi’s writings and possessions. Countless imitators followed her, borrowing and stealing from her unique look and style.Īfter reading the excellent book, Glamour Ghoul: The Passions and Pain of the Real Vampira, Maila Nurmi, that examines the extraordinary life of Maila Nurmi (1922-2008), the legendary TV host, actress and artist, I was curious to know more about the author. ![]() I guess Maila did public appearances-in costume? Maila Nurmi was the host of The Vampira Show on ABC-TV back in 1954 in Los Angeles. Although I don’t remember, my mom once told me that she took me to see Vampira in person when I was a little kid. I’m a longtime fan of Maila Nurmi’s, the woman who created and played the legendary Vampira on TV and in movies.
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