CSI in the News - CSI Today
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The Kitts' own <strong>the</strong> entire Holmes collection, plus extensive collections of "writ<strong>in</strong>gs on <strong>the</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>gs" and suchSherlockian tchotchkes as artwork, lapel p<strong>in</strong>s, clocks, teapots, sculptures, deerstalker caps, walk<strong>in</strong>g sticksand teddy bears.They've seen a number of <strong>the</strong> Gu<strong>in</strong>ness-estimated 211 movies featur<strong>in</strong>g Holmes, <strong>the</strong> "Most PortrayedCharacter <strong>in</strong> Films" played by at least 75 actors, and <strong>the</strong>y'll be attend<strong>in</strong>g a new Holmes play this month.In addition to Sherlock, Kitts' passions <strong>in</strong>clude Doyle, Queen Victoria and Houd<strong>in</strong>i. Both he and his wife enjoyread<strong>in</strong>g, crossword puzzles, golf and good w<strong>in</strong>e.Mrs. Kitts' favorite Sherlock portrayer is Jeremy Brett, of <strong>the</strong> PBS 1980s Granada TV series. Popular amongfans were <strong>the</strong> recent Robert Downey/Jude Law movie "Sherlock" and <strong>the</strong> BBC series that places <strong>the</strong>characters <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> 21st century, with Holmes, orig<strong>in</strong>ally a smoker, now wear<strong>in</strong>g a nicot<strong>in</strong>e patch.Mrs. Kitts collects Holmes rubber stamps – she has about 50 – and also owns about 75 editions of "TheNight Before Christmas" by different illustrators.As a youngster, she devoured Nancy Drew mysteries; her husband was <strong>in</strong>to sports, and Mickey Mantle washis hero. Their parents weren't Holmes fans, nor are <strong>the</strong>ir two grown children"But we notice some <strong>in</strong>terest from our three grandchildren, which we'll def<strong>in</strong>itely try to foster," said <strong>the</strong>couple.And if she were to meet Sherlock? "I'd say, 'See what you started?" replied Mrs. Kitts.© 2011 SILive.com. All rights reserved.Page 32 of 179