Topic: THEY'RE OFF AND RUNNING (Read 23445 times)

Jed · « **Reply #150 on:** July 25, 2005, 05:59:46 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on July 25, 2005, 05:44:17 PM

One of dogs had an affinity for the leg too. Could be quite embarrassing. I hope your "affinity" is under control DR Jed.

Most of the time, but an occasional relapse is to be expected, I suppose.

Jed · « **Reply #151 on:** July 25, 2005, 06:01:05 PM »

So, dear old Dad, any news on the Tevye gig?

TCB · « **Reply #152 on:** July 25, 2005, 06:12:37 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on July 25, 2005, 07:50:15 AM

It is SO hot and muggy outside right now that just the thought of meeting a friend for lunch makes me ill. Better to just sit under a fan and read a book.

Yes. I have some friends like that, too.

TCB · « **Reply #153 on:** July 25, 2005, 06:24:16 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on July 25, 2005, 08:10:50 AM

I just read this morning that the remake of THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE that I was complaining about last week is actually being made for NBC-TV, so it's not a theatrical release. Glad to know that.

After the conversation last week about THE TOWERING INFERNO, I looked through my bookcases until I found my copy of THE GLASS INFERNO. It is now on my nightstand, and I will read it again, as soon as I finish HARRY POTTER. Unfortunately, I couldn't locate THE TOWER, but it wasn't one of my favorite books anyway.

TCB · « **Reply #154 on:** July 25, 2005, 06:33:24 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on July 25, 2005, 12:09:08 PM

DR Ginny, how was MARCH OF THE PENGUINS? I am looking forward to see it as I have heard good things about it....do you think it would entertain a 3 years old?

Oh Mike, I am sure you will be entertained!

Jed · « **Reply #155 on:** July 25, 2005, 06:37:06 PM »

Must now be off for the Charley's Aunt auditions. I shall return later on.

Jason · « **Reply #156 on:** July 25, 2005, 06:39:54 PM »

I think I'm dying. No, really - I am. This may come as a shock, but I hate being sick.

TCB · « **Reply #157 on:** July 25, 2005, 07:15:28 PM »

Quote from: George on July 25, 2005, 05:27:32 PM

I've never seen a Tony® Award in person, but when I was in college, I was in the jazz choir, conducted by Chuck Israels. He invited Diane Schuur, who lived in Renton at the time, to come up to Bellingham and sing with the jazz band. She didn't sing with the jazz choir, so I didn't get to sing with her. Anyway, I and Todd, another member of the jazz choir, drove down to Renton and drove her (she, being blind) and her boyfriend Paulie back to Bellingham. She gave us a little tour of her apartment and showed us clips of her upcoming (and not yet released) concert video with the Count Basie Orchestra. She also showed us her Grammy® Award. I got to hold it!

When Colleen Dewhust came to Tacoma back in 1979 (her son attended the University of Puget Sound), I had the great honor of not only being her dinner escort for the evening, but she also asked me if I would drive her to the airport the next day. During her visit, she was staying with the parents of her very close friend, Broadway producer Ken Marsolais, who lived north of Tacoma. When I got to the Marsolais' home to take her to the airport, Collen was still packing her things. While we all chatted, and Colleen packed, I strolled around the Marsolais' living room looking at some of the momentos they had on display. Suddenly, I noticed on one of their bookcases was this very large medallion, mounted on a black pedestal with a cuved armature. WOW........... I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT. All I could do was to stand there, IN SHOCK, wondering what the Hell the Marsolais were doing with a Gong Show trophy in their living room!

And that was the first time I saw the actual Tony Award for "Best Play" for THE SHADOW BOX.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #158 on:** July 25, 2005, 07:19:34 PM »

According to be my VERY SPECIAL calendar, today/tomorow is the birthday of KEVIN SPACEY.

Michael · « **Reply #159 on:** July 25, 2005, 07:33:02 PM »

Soooooooooooo Glad to hear you are in good health Larry. Now stay that way!

Michael · « **Reply #160 on:** July 25, 2005, 07:39:20 PM »

DR Mat Hough

This is not the first time that there has been two competing films on the same book or theme. Usually TV works quicker Can't think of any example but remember that all major networks I believe did an Amy Fisher movie.

Just thought of one.
Two TV movies and one theatrical version vied to be the first one. They were Victory at Entebee, Raid on Entebee, & Operation Thunderbolt.

Victory was first out. They shot it on videotape, next came Raid which was shown a month later and then came Operation which was shot in Israel with cooperation of the government and militaryh

Michael · « **Reply #161 on:** July 25, 2005, 07:42:52 PM »

BTW

David Shire wrote the music score for Raid on Entebee and was nominated for an Emmy

Michael · « **Reply #162 on:** July 25, 2005, 07:47:04 PM »

The remake of the Poseidon Adventure is called "Poseidon" it is directed by Wolfgange Petersen and due for release in 2006. (may 5)
None of the characters in this version have the same names in the original book or movie (I think)

TCB · « **Reply #163 on:** July 25, 2005, 07:50:00 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on July 25, 2005, 07:19:34 PM

According to be my VERY SPECIAL calendar, today/tomorow is the birthday of KEVIN SPACEY.

Oh! You have a special calendaur, Tom?

Matt H. · « **Reply #164 on:** July 25, 2005, 08:07:44 PM »

Quote from: bk on July 25, 2005, 03:17:56 PM

I get the oddest e-mails sometimes, via this site. Apparently, I've become The Answer Man. I guess they get her by googling various topics, but today's e-mail was really strange - a lady in Canada wanted to know where she could find the poem of Dangerous Dan McGrew, which her dad used to recite to her all the time.

Of course, the poem itself is called The Shooting of Dan McGrew, but one little "dangerous dan mcgrew" via google got me to the poem, which I cut and pasted into an e-mail response.

Miss Marple (Margaret Rutherford) recited it as her audition piece in MURDER MOST FOUL.

Matt H. · « **Reply #165 on:** July 25, 2005, 08:16:34 PM »

Spent time watching a good portion of SUPERMAN tonight. I don't know if it's the film or the transfer, but none of the Krypton or Smallville scenes is particularly sharp or in good focus. Perhaps they were done that way originally (I saw SUPERMAN in the theater, but I have no memory of the photography). It really isn't until we get to the Daily Planet/Metropolis that the transfer starts to look sharp.

The sound is terrific with lots of widesspread effects and nice bass.

This is one LONG movie.

Matt H. · « **Reply #166 on:** July 25, 2005, 08:21:42 PM »

Quote from: Michael Shayne on July 25, 2005, 07:39:20 PM

DR Mat Hough

This is not the first time that there has been two competing films on the same book or theme. Usually TV works quicker Can't think of any example but remember that all major networks I believe did an Amy Fisher movie.

Just thought of one.
Two TV movies and one theatrical version vied to be the first one. They were Victory at Entebee, Raid on Entebee, & Operation Thunderbolt.

Victory was first out. They shot it on videotape, next came Raid which was shown a month later and then came Operation which was shot in Israel with cooperation of the government and militaryh

And as I recall, the TV version got very good ratings, and the films bombed big time.

You're right; there have been others. There were two Robin Hood films made simultaneously. The one with Kevin Costner was a big hit despite murderous reviews, while the one with Patrick Bergin was shown in the US on TV rather than in the theaters. It didn't do particuarly well in the ratings as I recall.

Matt H. · « **Reply #167 on:** July 25, 2005, 08:23:07 PM »

Quote from: Jason on July 25, 2005, 06:39:54 PM

I think I'm dying. No, really - I am. This may come as a shock, but I hate being sick.

I really don't get sick very often, but I just want to be left totally alone to feel sorry for myself and to suffer in peace when I'm sick.

I hope you feel better soon.

Matt H. · « **Reply #168 on:** July 25, 2005, 08:25:52 PM »

Back to SUPERMAN a second. It was pretty sobering to watch the young, virile Christopher Reeve in this knowing how cruel fate would be to him later. I found it hard to keep those thoughts out of my mind as I watched all 6'4", 225 pounds of him flying across the screen.

Matt H. · « **Reply #169 on:** July 25, 2005, 08:28:49 PM »

Well, despite that nap I took this afternoon, I'm going to attempt to go to bed at my usual time. Let's see where it gets me.

Good night, all.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #170 on:** July 25, 2005, 08:29:41 PM »

Speaking of Tony Awards--I know I've mentioned this many times here but I'll mention it again: I own Alexis Smith's Tony Award for Follies. I bought it on eBay. It's missing its base. Until I think of a nice way to display it, I'll keep it in a velvet pouch in my sock drawer.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #171 on:** July 25, 2005, 08:32:05 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on July 25, 2005, 08:21:42 PM

And as I recall, the TV version got very good ratings, and the films bombed big time.

You're right; there have been others. There were two Robin Hood films made simultaneously. The one with Kevin Costner was a big hit despite murderous reviews, while the one with Patrick Bergin was shown in the US on TV rather than in the theaters. It didn't do particuarly well in the ratings as I recall.

There is also another War Of The Worlds being release direct to video either this week or next. This one adheres much more closely to the novel, set in Victorian London.

Jed · « **Reply #172 on:** July 25, 2005, 09:05:00 PM »

My audition seemed to go fairly well. I don't often do the nerves thing, but they kicked up a bit. Not horrendously so, though, so no real worries there. It was very nice to see that the director was genuinely glad to see me auditioning for the show, along with the producer. A little ego stroke now and then is a nice thing.

TCB, are you trying to keep me in the dark Fiddler-wise?

Tomovoz · « **Reply #173 on:** July 25, 2005, 09:18:05 PM »

Charlie's Aunt. Uncle Tevye. I'ts all so confusing. I am having trouble with these rleationships. I hope Ann how now discovered that TCB is not her father! All far too unseemly otherwise.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #174 on:** July 25, 2005, 09:55:50 PM »

If we could all just spread a little sunshine......

A PIPPIN REFERENCE. Whew! It shore wuz hot tuh-day!

DR ELMORE wants to wait a bit to collect his thoughts before posting about the new Guy Haines CD? Heck, that never STOPPED me! Obviously.

I am having a delightful time with my new game, which I have decided to call Pogue, after its creator!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #175 on:** July 25, 2005, 09:58:23 PM »

Hope the reading went well....better than our rehearsal anyway.

Tony Awards....sigh. I doubt that I will ever see one, or be one.

Dangerous Dan McGrew? That always reminds me of the Popeye cartoon set in the Klondike, with a bunch of bears in a cage growling, then a music note sounds and they all end up at a microphone singing:

McBluto's furs hit the spot.
Finest furs is what we got.
If a girl you wish to charm.
Buy a fur at McBluto's Farm.
Furry, furry, furry, furry
Furry, Furry, Furry, Furry, FUR!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #176 on:** July 25, 2005, 10:01:23 PM »

Time now for to go to bed.

Except....re the above discussion:

Don't forget the rock 'em, sock 'em HARLOWS released within 3 weeks of each other in 1965.

Joe Levine, producer of the Paramount version starring Carroll Baker, knocked Bill Sargent producer of the Electronovision version starring Carol Lynley into the punch bowl at a Golden Globes reception.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #177 on:** July 25, 2005, 10:01:50 PM »

Time NOW for to go to bed.

Sandra · « **Reply #178 on:** July 25, 2005, 10:14:15 PM »

Yay for Dear Reader Elmore!! Woo hoo!!

Feel better soon Jason! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I was really bummed out when my mom told me about Myron Floren. I was planning on asking him to play at the church coffee house when it opened.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #179 on:** July 25, 2005, 10:18:01 PM »

Good Evening!

What a day this has been!

And it's only Monday!!!

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