On the Mark

On the Mark is a gen Mark Hamill newsletter put out by the fan club of the same name. 
Contents include reports on various theater roles (Amadeus, The Nerd, Harrigan and Hart, and more) and television roles (including Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Partridge Family, The Bill Cosby Show, and The Muppet Show), much fan artwork, memories and commemorations of Star Wars, reports of meetings with Mark, and lots of photographs. Also included are clippings, some original and some copied, that feature Hamill.
The zine issued a survey in 1987 called the "Fantasy Film Survey." It is unclear what the results were used for. 
An advertising supplement, Green Harvest, was published starting in 1982.
==Ads==
From a 1982 flyer: 
Publisher's ad: 
==A Presence at the 1984 Worldcon==
The editor of "On the Mark" encouraged fans to attend Worldcon. Two reasons cited: 1) to be able to view the Star Wars films there and attend the "On the Mark" party, and 2) to enter the gateway to the larger world of science fiction.
==Survey==
Image:onthemarksurvey1.jpg|first page of the 1987 survey
Image:onthemarksurvey2.jpg|back page of the 1987 survey
==Issue 1== 
On the Mark v.1. n.1 was published in Winter 1982 and contains 6 pages.
It contains a detailed summary and short descriptions "of what Mark did in 1981."
* Hamill's work in "The Elephant Man," "Rainbow Patch," "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia," and "The Empire Strikes Back"
* a filk by Meg Garrett called "Womp Rat Clementine."
From the editorial: 
==Issue 2==
On the Mark v.1 n.2 was published in Spring 1982 and contains 8 pages. 
* "an exclusive report of on-location filming of "Return of the Jedi" (contains photos)
* Hamill's work on "Rainbow Patch" and "Mallory" 
* a review by Cyndee Clark of Hamill in "The Elephant Man" 
* a poem by Linda Justice called "Ambiguous Hue" that was reprinted from an issue of LuMinous Beings 
 
 
From the editorial: 
==Issue 3==
On the Mark v.1 n.3 was published in Summer 1982 and contains 6 pages. 
 
* a cartoon by Mary Soderstrom 
* a report on Mark's role in the film "Britannia Hospital" 
* a photo of Hamill and Donna Pescow in "Jane Fonda's Celebrity Comedy Fashion Show" 
* Hamill's work on "One Day at a Time" 
* a report on the NPR production of TESB 
From the editorial: 
==Issue 4==
On the Mark v.1 n.4 was published Fall 1982 and contains 6 pages.
 
* very early photos of Luke Skywalker from "Return of the Jedi"
* a review of Mark's role in the play "Amadeus"
* quotes from NPR's "Morning Edition" interview with Hamill
* a fan testimonial by Paula Tokugawa about meeting Hamill in person at the "Sounds of Space" Symphony concert at the Berkeley Community Theater on April 18, 1978. 
It also contains a very long description by Lee Vibber of the Lucasfilm slide show: 
==Issue 5==
On the Mark v.2 n.1 was published in Winter 1983 and contains 6 pages.
* Hamill's work on "Amadeus"
* information about the planned Disney's "children's story records" for the three films ("One of these projects is a long playing album linking SW and TESB together, Yes, at last we can find out what happened in the interval between these two films. The project's working title is STAR WARS, The Further Adventures" and should be available in June. Brian Daley wrote several of the scripts including one about the early background of Han Solo. The best news of all is that Mark Hamill plans to do the voice of Luke Skywalker on most of the records!"), * Hamill's work on "Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic "
* about the NPR Star Wars Radio Series 
* a short description of the movie trailer for Return of the Jedi 
A fan writes that she's written a short fiction piece "on just about every one of Mark Hamill's characters. I realize ON THE MARK would never be large enough [for fanfiction], but how about a special issue once or twice from his fans?" The editor responds by saying this fan should send her fiction to Shooting Star.
==Issue 6==
On the Mark v.2 n.2 was published in Spring 1983 and contains 8 pages. 
* Hamill's work on "Return of the Jedi," "Hail Britannia!" (two fan reviews), NPR Star Wars Radio Series, and "Amadeus."
* two fan testimonials about meeting Hamill backstage at "Amadeus." One of them includes a photo of her, Hamill, and the horse puppet she gave him. 
* a note that the planned story records reported in the previous issue were canceled 
Image:onthemark6.jpg|issue #6
==Issue 7==
On the Mark v.2 n.3 was published in Summer 1983 and contains 6 pages. 
* Hamill's work on "Amadeus," "The Texas Wheelers," Night Gallery, and Return of the Jedi 
From the editorial: 
Regarding Hamill in "Return of the Jedi": 
From a fan testimonial: 
Image:onthemark7.jpg|issue #7
==Issue 8==
On the Mark v.2 n.4 was published in Fall 1983 and contains 6 pages. 
 
* Hamill's voice over work in "Jeannie" and the Ralph Bakshi film, "Wizards" 
* Hamill's work in "Delancey Street" and Return of the Jedi
* short fan opinions about "Return of the Jedi"
* a filk by Jim Vibber called "Wicket the Ewok," to the tune of "Frosty the Snowman"
* reports by Fran Carbain and Barbara Sciarotta of Hamill's two television interviews (Live at Five in June 1983, and New York newstation with Katie Kelly on June 19th) 
==Issue 9==
On the Mark v.3 n.1 was published in Winter 1984 and contains 8 pages. 
Topic is Star Wars.
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==Issue 10==
On the Mark v.3 n.2 was published in Spring 1984 and contains 8 pages. 
It is noted that the fan club now has over 500 members.
 
* a report of the Saturn Award ("The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films"?), on the Oscar Award, and on the People's Choice Awards
* Hamill's work on "Eight is Enough," and Return of the Jedi 
* a long article by Lee Vibber and Lisa Cowen called "The Star Wars Saga: A Look Back," includes photos 
* an essay by Susan Warvill called "Discovering Mark" 
* Time of Proving," poem by Angela Varesano
* Epistle for Luke, poem by Liz Gregory
* The Battle Inside, poem by Sherri L. Smith
* Return of the Jedi, Prologue, poem by Liz Gregory
* fan art by Maya Sakamoto and Jacqueline Honeywell
From the essay, "Discovering Mark": 
 
Image:onthemark10-1.jpg|Jacqueline Honeywell
Image:onthemark10-2.jpg|Maya Sakamoto
==Issue 11==
On the Mark v.3 n.3 was published Summer 1984 and contains 8 pages. 
Topics are Harrigan 'n Hart, Star Wars, and General Hospital.
Image:onthemark11.jpg|issue #11
==Issue 12==
On the Mark v.3 n.4 was published in Fall 1984 and contains 6 pages. 
Topics are Harrigan 'n Hart, Amadeus, and conventions.
Image:onthemark12.jpg|issue #12
==Issue 13==
On the Mark v.4 n.1 was published in Winter 1985 and contains 6 pages. 
Topics are Harrigan 'n Hart, Corvette Summer.
Image:onthemark13.jpg|issue #13
==Issue 14==
On the Mark v.4 n.2 was published in Spring 1985 and contains 6 pages. 
Topics are Harrigan 'n Hart, Big Red One.
Image:onthemark14.jpg|issue #14
==Issue 15==
On the Mark v.4 n.3 was published in Summer 1985 and contains 6 pages. 
Topics are Will Rogers Institute, Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.
Image:onthemark15.jpg|issue #15
==Issue 16==
On the Mark v.4 n.4 was published in Fall 1985 contains 6 pages.
==Issue 17==
On the Mark v.5 n.1 was published in Winter 1986 and contains 6 pages. 
Topics are Amazing Stories, Room Service.
Image:onthemark17.jpg|issue #17
==Issue 18==
On the Mark v.5 n.2 was published in Spring 1986 and contains 6 pages.
* Hamill's work in "Room Service, as well as many fan reviews of this play
* three fan testimonials of meeting Hamill backstage at "Room Service," includes photos
* a report of "Broadway Applauds Lincoln Center" on April 14, 1986
From the editorial: 
==Issue 19==
On the Mark v.5 n.3 was published in Summer 1986 and contains 6 pages.
==Issue 20==
On the Mark v.5 n.4 was published in Winter 1986 and contains 6 pages. 
* Star Wars at Disneyland
* Hamill's role in "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," the episode "Man on the Edge"
* Hamill's work on the audio tape for "Norby the Mixed-Up Robot," a book by Janet and Issac Asimov
* Hamill's work on "The Magician," the episode "Lightning on a Dry Day"
* The Littlest Hamill Fan, article with photo by Margit Pollmeier (about a small boy's fascination with Mark Hamill)
* a fan's review of "The City"
* A Guide to Mark Hamill's Television Appearances, pt. 2 by Lynne Kennedy and Dorothy Coughlan
==Issue 21==
On the Mark v.6 n.1 was published in Spring 1987 and contains 6 pages. 
* Hamill in "The Nerd," a Broadway play
* Hamill in "Man on the Edge," from "Alfred Hitchcock Presents"
* about "Star Tours" at Disneyland, article by Lisa Cowan
* A Guide to Mark Hamill's Television Appearances, pt.3 by Lynne Kennedy and Dorothy Coughlan
* fanart by Maya Sakamoto
==Issue 22==
On the Mark v.6 n.2 was published in Summer 1987 and contains 6 pages.
 
* Hamill in "The Nerd"
* an ad by the club for fanart
* fan art by Sue Campbell, Nora Dennis
* fan comments on "Man on the Edge," from "Alfred Hitchcock Presents"
* A Guide To Mark Hamill's Television Appearances, pt. 4 by Lynne Kennedy & Dorothy Coughlan
* many short comments on the topic: "STAR WARS: Memories of Ten Years Past"
==Issue 23==
On the Mark v.6 n.3 was published in Fall 1987 and contains 6 pages. 
* On the Mark readers share their stories of meeting Hamill backstage at "The Nerd," includes photos
* Hamill in "Bronk," the episode "Line of Fire"
* a description of the 10th Anniversary Star Wars celebration, includes a photo of George Lucas, a photo of Marilou, Nick and Griffin Hamill (taken by Robert Vibber), a photo of Lee Vibber and Lisa Cowen at the "On the Mark" sales table there
* short humorous essay by Bob Miller: "First Impressions of Luke"
==Issue 24==
On the Mark v.6 n.4 was published in Winter 1987.
== References ==
Category:Star Wars Zines
Category:Actor Zines
Category:1982 Zines
Category:1980s Zines