VOYAGERS! GUIDEBOOK
THE ULTIMATE PICTURE FANSITE!
"The secret of the young man's character, was a high and abstracted ambition. He could have borne to live an undistinguished life, but not to be forgotten in the grave. Yearning desire had been transformed to hope; and hope, long cherished, had become like certainty, that, obscurely as he journeyed now, a glory was to beam on all his pathway, though not, perhaps, while he was treading it. But when posterity should gaze back into the gloom of what was now the present, they would trace the brightness of his footsteps, brightening as meaner glories faded, and confess that a gifted one had passed from his cradle to his tomb with none to recognize him."
Nathaniel Hawthorne, 'The Ambitious Guest'
"I feel it is a great fortune to have some passion in life and an urgency in direction; it makes our whole being so much fuller." Jon-Erik Hexum
Once again, I would like to thank all the fans who kindly donated their personal articles, memorabilia and images. All their contributions help to make these websites the biggest, informative, and fun resources for Voyagers! and Jon-Erik Hexum on the Internet. It couldn't have been done without them, nearly 4 years and counting! I would also like to thank the kind support and cooperation of the Jon-Erik Hexum Fanclub and Archive. Working together with them has been a real fascinating experience.
Night Time TV Stars: Jon-Erik Hexum: He's more than a pretty face
By: Darlene Arden
(This article was most likely one of his last interviews, it was posted in a November 1984 issue of the magazine. *VG)
Hollywood Then and Now: James Dean~Jon-Erik Hexum: Only the good die young
By: Brian O'Dowd
Jon-Erik is the first of 18 rising young male stars to appear in this book.
Upon Jon-Erik's untimely death, his mother, Gretha Hexum, received an outpouring of support and condolences from all his fans worldwide. Because she couldn't address each one personally, she sent out one beautiful letter of thanks to everyone involved in his fan clubs.
Listen to Jack as the WJIM DJ
Little Jack Hexum
A very blonde Jon-Erik in his first grade Class picture, circa 1963.
Voyager to Success: Jon-Erik Hexum
Article donated by Dennis Daugherty.
Little Jack Hexum
A very blonde Jon-Erik in his first grade Class picture, circa 1963.
Voyager to Success: Jon-Erik Hexum
Article donated by Dennis Daugherty.
Jon's contract and signature for the William Morris Agency: Dated April 19th, 1984
(Scan donated by Martin)
This is a scan of the last photo Jon-Erik Hexum posed for. From his final episode of Cover Up: Golden Opportunity. The date and time listed on the photo: October 12th, 1984, 4:45pm, less than an hour before his accident.
(Scans donated by Diana)
A full copy of Jon's 1973 Passport, he was just 16 years old in the photo. :)
(Scan donated by Martin)
This is a scan of the last photo Jon-Erik Hexum posed for. From his final episode of Cover Up: Golden Opportunity. The date and time listed on the photo: October 12th, 1984, 4:45pm, less than an hour before his accident.
(Scans donated by Diana)
A full copy of Jon's 1973 Passport, he was just 16 years old in the photo. :)
Jack at MSU
A few College Highlights
THE MSU Red Cedar Log Cover and Class Photo Page (pdf)
*It's curious to note that Jon-Erik is officially listed as 'Jack Hexum' though it was said that only close friends and family called him 'Jack'*
*It's curious to note that Jon-Erik is officially listed as 'Jack Hexum' though it was said that only close friends and family called him 'Jack'*
The Class of *76 Senior Movie and the Tenafly High School Senior Lack of Talent DVD's.
Jewel Case-sized covers (Right click to save full size)
When you buy particular blank DVDs like Sony brands and so forth, they are larger than the Jewel cases, this should be about the approximate size cover for them. (Trim as needed)
Jewel Case-sized covers (Right click to save full size)
When you buy particular blank DVDs like Sony brands and so forth, they are larger than the Jewel cases, this should be about the approximate size cover for them. (Trim as needed)
(From the Jon-Erik Hexum Fan Club & Archive)
*These long-forgotten gems sat in a box in JP Mullin's attic for nearly 32 years, until he recently discovered them, and donated them to the Club. The original tapes, a now-obsolete type of open reel video, were transferred to DVD in March 2008. If you would like a complete copy of the 61-minute tape and/or the 90+ minute "Lack of Talent Show", please contact Doug or Alan for further details.*
*These long-forgotten gems sat in a box in JP Mullin's attic for nearly 32 years, until he recently discovered them, and donated them to the Club. The original tapes, a now-obsolete type of open reel video, were transferred to DVD in March 2008. If you would like a complete copy of the 61-minute tape and/or the 90+ minute "Lack of Talent Show", please contact Doug or Alan for further details.*
I highly recommend that any and all Jon-Erik fans own this collection. It's a prime opportunity to see him before the Hollywood glitz and watch him ham it up with his friends during his glory days of High School.
Jon-Erik Hexum: One Moment in time
On November 21st 2008, Jon-Erik's High School teacher, mentor, and close friend, Mr. JP Mullin, passed away. He was a spirited, funny, and dedicated man who touched many lives at Tenafly High School. JP graciously offered his time and personal memorabilia from Jon's Class of '76 to the JEHFC. He corresponded eagerly with Jon's fans and had quite a few stories to tell about his time with him. The JEHFC lovingly put up an obituary page for JP here-
In memory John Patrick Mullin.
My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends in this time of loss.
JP always had nothing but kind things to say about Jon-Erik, and here are two quotes that I found very touching in a letter he wrote to me.
"The Class of '76 and Jack in particular, were a great experience. We had a major activity every month...there was no work...just fun...and Jack was a great Class President with leadership and humor."
In regard to his donations of the Tenafly High School Class of '76, Talent show movie reels, and just all the pictures and memories, JP had this to say...
"If you knew Jack, you'll know why I do these things-sharing Jack. That is exactly what Jack did, and would do, and I do in his absence."
In memory John Patrick Mullin.
My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends in this time of loss.
JP always had nothing but kind things to say about Jon-Erik, and here are two quotes that I found very touching in a letter he wrote to me.
"The Class of '76 and Jack in particular, were a great experience. We had a major activity every month...there was no work...just fun...and Jack was a great Class President with leadership and humor."
In regard to his donations of the Tenafly High School Class of '76, Talent show movie reels, and just all the pictures and memories, JP had this to say...
"If you knew Jack, you'll know why I do these things-sharing Jack. That is exactly what Jack did, and would do, and I do in his absence."
September 29, 1984
TV: 2 SERIES, 'PARTNERS IN CRIME' AND 'COVER UP'
By John J. O'Connor
(Article is a copy in a word.doc format)
Cover Up Pilot Review
(Article is in word.doc format)
The Jon-Erik Fan Club Newsletter (PDF)
Donated by Martin.
TV: 2 SERIES, 'PARTNERS IN CRIME' AND 'COVER UP'
By John J. O'Connor
(Article is a copy in a word.doc format)
Cover Up Pilot Review
(Article is in word.doc format)
The Jon-Erik Fan Club Newsletter (PDF)
Donated by Martin.
The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
In the Summer of 1981, Jon-Erik did Summer Stock Theater in Auburn, New York at the Merry Go Round Playhouse. Here are a bunch of articles which mention his performances in 'Guys and Dolls' and 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown' the latter in which he played the principle role of 'Leadville' Johnny Brown.
(Big thanks to Mickey Lord, Dennis Daugherty, and Doug Eames for the scans.)
Mickey Lord to star as 'Molly Brown'
Local Resident has the lead in 'Unsinkable Molly Brown'
Molly Brown Starts Wednesday
Cast List 1
Cast List 2
Playhouse Stages buoyant 'Molly Brown'
Cast saves drowning play
'Guys and Dolls betrays age' (However Jon was 'just about perfect.')
In December 2007, People Magazine released this tribute book to those celebrities whom the world admired, but have sadly died. Amazingly, Jon-Erik is featured on Page 87, with a beautiful picture and blurb. Its very touching to see that although he died so young and so soon into his career, he is remembered in this way. I'd like to attribute this recognizance to all the loving, hard work that fans have put in throughout the years to keep his memory alive. It has once again made the mainstream media take notice. Yes, Jon is gone, but to many, not forgotten!
