The Sons of the Desert two years since 1978. Most have been located in the United States but some have been held in the United Kingdom and other countries. Actors and technicians who worked with Laurel and Hardy are frequent guests, and rare films and memorabilia are exhibited. The Sons organization has been profiled periodically in media outlets, usually in a newsworthy context (as when long-lost films have been discovered). In 1974 the British Broadcasting Corporation featured the Sons in its documentary film "Cuckoo." NBC's whimsical reality show "Real People" brought the Sons to a national audience in 1980. The CBN cable-television network scheduled a
Dad's Army Appreciation Society "Guest Appearances" and "Letters from Members". The Society is also publishing an updated version of the 'Dad's Army Companion' to coincide with the 50th anniversary celebrations. The Video and Audio Library features a large selection of video and audio items that can be borrowed by members. Dad's Army Appreciation Society The Dad's Army Appreciation Society is an organisation dedicated to the British television show "Dad's Army". It is run by a small group of individuals and has over 1,700 members. The society was founded in 1993 by Bill Pertwee (who played Warden Hodges), Frank Williams (who played the Vicar) and