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Sherri and my son David holding the signed bears from Danny and Donna

In late 1986, I met Donna Dixon for the first time. I recall her being especially sweet, soft-spoken and very down to earth.
One night while sitting at the kitchen table working on crafts for the holidays I heard a peck at the window. I knew it would be Sherri as this was her calling card.
I opened the front door in my PJ's and there stood Sherri with her sister Donna.
At first I was embarrassed but Donna quickly made me feel comfortable and at ease.
We sat and chatted for a long while and I quickly realized that she was just like any other person.

Donna Dixon

It wasn't until July 1992 that Donna and I would meet again. She attended my son's first birthday party with her daughter Danielle and was a huge hit.
Everyone who attended recognized her grace and beauty.
Although I have many photographs of this event, I have chosen not to share them because I want Danny and Donna to be relaxed in my home without feeling they are being photographed for the public.

My husband Mike worked on Dan's car and met him on many occasions'. It wasn't until September 1992 that I finally got to met Danny for the first time.
He was scheduled to pickup his car from the station and Mike came and got the family for us to meet him.

My daughter Jennifer wanted to give Dan a gift so she made him a wind chime out of paper towel rolls. She tied them together with string and drew pictures on them.
When she presented them to Danny he made a big fuss over them and kissed her for her gift.

Mike Daniels and Dan Aykroyd
Notice that Dan is holding the wind chimes Jennifer made for him.

Ms. Janie with son David, daughter Jennifer, husband Mike, one of our attendants and Dan Aykroyd.

Danny is one of the kindest people you will ever meet. He is highly intelligent and has a great sense of humor. While he was visiting many customers recognized him and asked for autographs. He always had a kind word to say and obliged his public.

Danny sent my husband Mike a signed picture for his 40th birthday 8 years ago.

I have often thought about asking them to sign Ty pieces for me to use as prizes for the website but did not want to take advantage of our friendship. I also realized that they were stars and it would be unusual for them to autograph items just for me to give them away.

When Ty launched Ty Trade and designated signed Ariel bears for The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation I immediately thought about Danny and Donna. I knew they had been involved with many children's charities and thought they may be interested in supporting this cause as well.

I am proud to say, without any hesitation at all, Danny and Donna signed the bears and also provided me with autographed photos, which I sent to Ty.
Ty has agreed to post the bears and signed photos on Ty Trade for auction.

Danny's signed tag with his famous Cone Head drawing.
Danny with Ariel and his signed photograph.

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Donna's signed Ariel tag and signature on her photograph

Donna's signed photograph with Ariel

Below you will find information on these two remarkable stars. Here's hoping the bears generate a lot of interest and everyone has enjoyed my encounter with two of the biggest stars in the industry.

I thank Danny and Donna for their support and promise that I will never take advantage of our friendship. This is a once in a lifetime offer!

Dan Aykroyd
Daniel Edward Aykroyd
Birthdate: July 01, 1952 Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Occupations: Actor, Director, Writer, Musician, Comedian,

Claim to Fame: Costarred with close friend and collaborator John Belushi in the rock'n'roll comedy The Blues Brothers (1980), which he wrote with director John Landis

Significant Other(s):
Wife: Donna Dixon, actress; married in 1984
Daughter: Danielle Alexandra; born November 18, 1989; mother, Donna Dixon
Daughter: Belle Kingston; born June 9, 1993; mother, Donna Dixon
Daughter: Stella May Augustus; born April 5, 1998; mother, Donna Dixon

Awards:
1976/77: Emmy: Outstanding Writing in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series, Saturday Night Live (shared with 13 other writers)

Factoids:
Wrote a third Ghostbusters film (with Harold Ramis)

Education:
Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; majored in psychology, political science and criminal sociology
Active in the Sock and Buskin Drama Guild

Danny's current movie Loser is a big hit at the box office.
I also have some inside information on an upcoming movie to soon be released. The movie is entitled (Pearl Harbor) Danny plays the role of the man who breaks the morse code and warns the US about the impending attack.
This movie will be powerful and Danny gives the performance of a lifetime.
Hollywood is already labeling it as an all time great feature!

Movies over $100M 4
Total Number of Movies 43
Total Number of Movies (starring) 36
Avg Gross of each movie (starring) $33,087,382
Total Gross of All Movies $1,399,753,743
Avg. Gross of each Movie $32,552,413
Avg Gross of Movies in the 90s $19,086,692
Avg. Gross of the Last 10 movies $19,753,522

Some outstanding movies Danny starred in are as follows:
Driving Miss. Daisy (1989)
Twilight Zone
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Sgt. Bilko (1996)
Feeling Minnesota (1996)
Tommy Boy (1995)
My Girl 2 (1994)
Coneheads (1993)
Caddyshack II (1988)
My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988)
Couch Trip, The (1988)
Dragnet (1987)
Spies Like Us (1985
Into the Night (1985)
Ghostbusters (1984)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Nothing Lasts Forever (1984)
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Trading Places (1983) Doctor Detroit (1983)
Neighbors (1981)
Things We Did Last Summer (1977)
Love at First Sight (1974)

Donna Dixon:
Classic TV Characters
Donna Dixon
Bomb Shell Actress Sonny Lumet, "Bosom Buddies"

Donna Dixon was a college student and a part-time model when she nabbed the part of Sonny on "Bosom Buddies." The part was based heavily on Marilyn Monroe's "Sugar" from the classic feature "Some Like It Hot," though Dixon brought her own spice to the role.

In 1983, while doing her first feature film, Dr. Detroit, she met and later married "Saturday Night Live" pioneer Dan Aykroyd with whom she went on to star in several feature films. She continues to act on television and in features, most notably in Oliver Stone's "Nixon" and a recent guest spot on "The Nanny."

Did You Know:

Donna Dixon was Miss Virginia, 1976
Her father owned a nightclub in Lorton, Virgina called Hillbilly Heaven.
I have had the pleasure of entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Dixon they are lovely people.
Donna and Sherri definitely get their beauty from their mother MaryRuth, who is one of the nicest ladies you will ever meet.
Roy Dixon, their father is a practical joker. He is full of wit and humor and has a story for everything.
They both are very proud of their children, which also includes a son (Roy Jr.)
Roy Jr. was a big part of Hillbilly Heaven and helped his father operate the nightclub.
After the club closed, Roy Jr. has gone on to own and operate his own successful business.

Among the many films Donna appeared with her husband were "Exit To Eden," "Spies Like Us" and "The Couch Trip"

Movies Donna appeared in:
Wayne's World (1992)
Speed Zone! (1989)
Cannonball Fever (1989)
It Had to Be You (1989)
Lucky Stiff (1988)
The Couch Trip (1987)
Beverly Hills Madam (1986)
Spies Like Us (1985)
No Man's Land (1984)
Doctor Detroit (1983)
Margin for Murder (1981)
Bosom Buddies - V. 3 (1981)
Bosom Buddies - V. 4 (1981)
Mickey Spillane's Margin for Murder (1981)
Bosom Buddies - V. 1 (1980)
Bosom Buddies - V. 2 (1980)