Topic: THEME FROM DRAGNET (Read 24754 times)

Panni · « **Reply #120 on:** February 08, 2004, 06:29:39 PM »

Back from the theater (and dog walking and Trader Joe's). The play was not bad -- a little too well-made for my taste, but enjoyable -- and some of the actors were wonderful. An elderly Hungarian lady sat next to me. It's always so funny when someone who sounds like Zsazsa seems surprised that I would "guess" they were Hungarian. Anyway, we chatted (in Hungarian) at intermission and she made my day. I said that I had a daughter who was twenty. She took a long look at me and said in a somewhat incredulous tone, "Then you must be at least 40."

Danise · « **Reply #121 on:** February 08, 2004, 06:30:24 PM »

Cute puppy! Nice coat!

td · « **Reply #122 on:** February 08, 2004, 06:31:20 PM »

Quote from: bk on February 08, 2004, 05:17:42 PM

What I meant by "it's fine if we do" is hit a new low today. I'm beyond caring. I'm just in a pissy mood, and I really don't understand why Sundays (and lately Mondays) are so slow when they never ever were before. Saturday was always our slowest day in days gone by. But, I've sort of made up my mind, so we'll see what happens.

Well, I'm not in a pissy mood, but, I'm checking out for the night as I must be at the hospital by 7:00am EST as Dad goes into surgery for his heart catheterization.

Danise · « **Reply #123 on:** February 08, 2004, 06:32:41 PM »

Good vibes, TD! All my prayers to your father.

Panni · « **Reply #124 on:** February 08, 2004, 06:32:45 PM »

td - all the best to you and your dad!

William E. Lurie · « **Reply #125 on:** February 08, 2004, 06:34:43 PM »

It worked! That's Phoebe in her winter coat. We also have two cats (Princess and Carlysle who prefers to be cakked Mrs. Hart).

Regarding the Sid Caesar book, the title is CAESAR'S HOUR - My Life in Comedy, with Love and Laughter by Sid Caesar with Eddy Friedfeld; ISBN 1-58648-152-5. I found it under "New Releases" about a month ago but have seen no promotion or advertisements for it yet. So far it is very good.

I have no interest in the Grammys at all. It seems like all that is being promoted is rap, hip hop and other music that appeals to people who haven't even gone through puberty. I have never heard any of the major nominees.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #126 on:** February 08, 2004, 06:36:43 PM »

Blessings to your dad, td.

Lovely dog, WEL

Glad you're feeling better, Jane.

William E. Lurie · « **Reply #127 on:** February 08, 2004, 06:37:08 PM »

I think Phoebe's picture made this go wide screen. Sorry. How small does the file have to be so this doesn't happen?

William E. Lurie · « **Reply #128 on:** February 08, 2004, 06:37:54 PM »

Oh and on a completely different subject, does anyone know when a Region 1 DVD of TRIPLETTS OF BELLVILLE be available?

Danise · « **Reply #129 on:** February 08, 2004, 06:39:52 PM »

TD--I meant you too. Sorry. I was trying to get the message on the board before you signed off.

Speaking of sign off--I have to go. It's past my bedtime. Work. Did I ever tell you work is a 4 letter word?

Have a good evening all!

Jane · « **Reply #130 on:** February 08, 2004, 06:48:39 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on February 08, 2004, 05:55:35 PM

LOL! I don't know why, DR Jane, but that just gave me my biggest laugh for the day! LOL!

I am glad that you are starting to feel better. HHW good vibes really are the best medicine, you know!

And thank you for keeping a look out for The Last Wagon!

I looked pretty funny doing it too.

Yea, the good vibes, good suggestions, & the laughs made a difference.

You'r welcome.

Jane · « **Reply #131 on:** February 08, 2004, 06:55:45 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on February 08, 2004, 04:50:22 PM

BK would you consider just not writing a column on Sundays?

I was thinking the same thing.

Bruce, sorry you are in a foul mood. I go for walks when that happens to me.

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Jane · « **Reply #132 on:** February 08, 2004, 07:00:08 PM »

Andrea three cheers!

JoseSPiano I have never had bourbon bread pudding-sounds intriguing.

Phoebe is soooo cute.

Thank you DearReaderLaura.

TD I will be thinking of you tomorrow. Hope all goes well.

Robin · « **Reply #133 on:** February 08, 2004, 07:04:12 PM »

Quote from: William E. Lurie on February 08, 2004, 06:34:43 PM

I have no interest in the Grammys at all. It seems like all that is being promoted is rap, hip hop and other music that appeals to people who haven't even gone through puberty. I have never heard any of the major nominees.

This was a banner year for CD releases that didn't get Grammy nominations. Film Score Monthly, Marco Polo, the Varese Sarabande club releases, Jeepers Creepers, the score albums to The Triplets of Belleville and A Summer Place...man, if it doesn't sell 250,000 copies, it may as well not exist as far as the Grammys are concerned. To ~~hell~~ heck with 'em, says I.

The Significant Other and myself did some serious moviegoing today...two depressing movies, 21 Grams and The Fog of War in the theater, and the new deeveedees of Planet of the Apes and American Splendor, the last of which gets my vote for Best Movie of 2003.

I swore I wouldn't buy the new Apes special edition, since I have the original boxed-set, but I heard so many good things about the new set I plunked down the dough at Beast Buy...the text-commentary is unusually insightful, and actually does what a commentary is supposed to do: enhance one's enjoyment of the film. Full marks to Eric Greene! In a week or so, I'll listen to what Jerry Goldsmith has to say in his isolated score/commentary track. He's quite a curmudgeon, I've been given to understand.

21 Grams was annoying, pretentious and downbeat. But Sean Penn was actually better in this than he was in the equally annoying, pretentious and downbeat Mystic River. Grams has more grainy-looking, overexposed photography, though. Ick.

Jay · « **Reply #134 on:** February 08, 2004, 07:14:02 PM »

Thanks for the review of Clutter, Dear Reader Panni. I usually like the work they do over at the Colony Theatre, and this play was on my "Should I see it or not?" list. Your comments pushed it onto my "I'll see it" list.

Jay · « **Reply #135 on:** February 08, 2004, 07:17:16 PM »

Dear BK--

Don't be pissy....

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And there. No new record low tonight.

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Jay · « **Reply #136 on:** February 08, 2004, 07:23:24 PM »

I was down in Orange County this afternoon, Dear Readers, accompanying my mother to a performance of Cirque du Soleil's "Varekai." Every time I see Cirque live, I marvel at the incredibly magical experience they create. The music, the costumes and, oh my, the amazing human skill that are showcased are all quite extraordinary.

Jay · « **Reply #137 on:** February 08, 2004, 07:39:34 PM »

On February 9, 2003 (a Sunday), Dear BK, you reported in your column on your dinner the night before with Miss Cissy Wechter and an imbroglio you had at Kinko's. Discussion ranged from the price of movie tickets to the Academy Award nominations to Dear Reader Tom of Oz (he wasn't DR Tomovoz yet) reflecting on "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers," which he saw that day. Irving Berlin and Agnes DeMille each made guest appearances and made some comments on the HHW site. And there was a grand total of 45 posts for the day.

That's, at minimum, a tripling of the "box office" between this year and last. Will that cheer you, Dear BK? We really hate to see you in pissy mood.

Panni · « **Reply #138 on:** February 08, 2004, 07:40:52 PM »

Quote from: Jay on February 08, 2004, 07:14:02 PM

Thanks for the review of Clutter, Dear Reader Panni. I usually like the work they do over at the Colony Theatre, and this play was on my "Should I see it or not?" list. Your comments pushed it onto my "I'll see it" list.

It wasn't much of a review, DRJay. Nothing like the ones you do, that's for sure! But I think you'll like it. As I said, some of the performances, especially Patrick Richwood as Langley Collyer, are worth the price of admission.

Jennifer · « **Reply #139 on:** February 08, 2004, 07:58:00 PM »

Oh wow that grammy thing with Celine was horrible. "Breaker breaker, what should we do?". The poor woman was standing there and nobody could hear her!

Jennifer · « **Reply #140 on:** February 08, 2004, 07:59:25 PM »

BK FEEL BETTER! We don't like you in a bad mood.

Jane · « **Reply #141 on:** February 08, 2004, 08:08:17 PM »

It's time for me to say good night & turn off the computer. The kettle is boiling & I'm about to make some tea & go watch Stargate.

Matt H. · « **Reply #142 on:** February 08, 2004, 08:15:43 PM »

I wish I could help you, DR MBarnum, but I don't get CInemax. Since HBO and Cinemax are sister paycable channels, I'm sure the movie will eventually come on HBO, too. They usually do share movies over the course of a year. But might it be on Encores Westerns or some other pay cable channel? I'll be glad to keep an eye out for it.

Kerry · « **Reply #143 on:** February 08, 2004, 08:35:14 PM »

DRMBarnum, I'd tape the movie for you , but I don't get Cinemax either. Thanks for posting the pic!

Good vibes to td, Joe and his family, WFO, Jane and anyone else who needs them.

Bruce, you need to get a massage. You'll feel much better.

I'm tired , and although it's early and I have many things to do, I think I'll go to bed (before 10:00!!!!!)

Thank you all for the pet info.

OK then, good night you all.

Matt H. · « **Reply #144 on:** February 08, 2004, 08:40:31 PM »

Loved the themes to BEN CASEY, DR. KILDARE, THE FUGITIVE, PEYTON PLACE (a lift from the film, of course). PERRY MASON had a very striking theme, too.

Matt H. · « **Reply #145 on:** February 08, 2004, 08:44:18 PM »

So, GYPSY won the cast recording Grammy? Ethel's original version won the award as well. Which other shows have had two different cast albums win the award? I think LES MIZ Broadway and Symphonic both won. Any others?

MBarnum · « **Reply #146 on:** February 08, 2004, 09:12:56 PM »

Thanks MattH and TD. I am hoping that since THE LAST WAGON is a 20th Century Fox film maybe it will play on Fox movies. Seems likely.

I guess Cinemax must not be a very popular station! LOL! Well, I guess if they show stuff like THE LAST WAGON it is no wonder! LOL!

MBarnum · « **Reply #147 on:** February 08, 2004, 09:17:52 PM »

BK, will you tell us what prizes you got at the Book Fair?

Has anyone heard of this new film release called THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVRAS? It sounds like fun! It is a take off of 1950s B horror films. The poster is cool! I understand it is being released to theaters very soon.

TCB · « **Reply #148 on:** February 08, 2004, 09:20:59 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on February 08, 2004, 04:32:13 PM

Rifleman: A show I loathed. It was the Johnny Crawford character that was a problem for me. I prefered him as a singer of light weight pop.

I loved The Rifleman. I wanted Chuck Conners to be my father.

Or something.

Donna · « **Reply #149 on:** February 08, 2004, 09:22:18 PM »

BK - I think many of our Dear Readers post during the week from their jobs. Maybe they don't have access to a computer on the weekend. As for me, I usually don't have time during the week so the weekend suits me better.

Take a hot bubble bath and relax. The popularity of this site has not dwindled just ebbed temporarily.

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