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Title: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: bk on July 08, 2009, 12:23:27 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were new and not a rerun, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently watching reruns of Julia.
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Post by: bk on July 08, 2009, 12:24:32 AM
And the word of the day is: LIMNOLOGY!
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Post by: bk on July 08, 2009, 12:35:58 AM
Welcome five GUESTS.  Who ARE you people?
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 08, 2009, 02:08:25 AM
Oy! At 3:15 AM in the middle of a thunderstorm, I was awakened by my phone ringing. Fearing the worst I flew out of bed and grabbed the phone, but it was all static. I could hear someone I thought couls be my mother, but barely. I hung up the phone and when it rang again I tried to answer but it was all static.  Within moments there was pounding at my door. It was the police. I got some clothes on and answered the door. They said there had been a 911 hang up call from my number and came in to check out the
phone (which was still all static).
They told me it was probably the lightning and they left. They sat outside my house for a good 15 minutes or so before leaving.

It scared the bejesus out of me. I want to go back to sleep, but not sure I can.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 08, 2009, 03:20:21 AM
Good morning, all! I didn't mean to be awake at 5:30, but I was, so I'm showered and back to work on a couple of fixes Alex sent me last night and the second chart for Liz. Around 9 am I will head downtown to drop off the chart at Chelsea Music and to stop at Local 802 for some invoices.

After that, back here to continue. I would like to have the second one finished by lmid-afternoon tomorrow.

There was rain last night? I turned off the tv around 10:15 after watching the new "Pocketful of Rye," and didn't hear a thing!

Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: DAW on July 08, 2009, 03:39:58 AM
There was a huge thunder and lightning storm last night.  I only knew about it when an upset 75-pound dog woke me up by lying on top of me and barking.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 08, 2009, 04:32:30 AM
Fixes to one accomplished. On to the next chart!
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Post by: FJL on July 08, 2009, 05:14:53 AM
Vibes  to Cilla!
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Post by: FJL on July 08, 2009, 05:15:27 AM
Sleep-well-tonight vibes to DAW and dog and family.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 08, 2009, 05:23:56 AM
Wow!  DR CILLA LIZ - now you know how Frances Farmer felt when she was living at the Knickerbocker Hotel and the PO-lice came pounding at her her door to arrest her for not paying a traffic warrant....of course it was 10 o'clock in the morning when that happened.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jrand73 on July 08, 2009, 05:25:41 AM
My question for ASK BK day - when you were growing up - what was the MOST frustrating broadcast television conflict you can remember....when there were two shows on at the same time, and you couldn't watch both.....

For me:

Hazel on NBC and Margie on ABC

Bonanza on NBC and The Judy Garland Show on CBS

Here's Lucy on CBS and Laugh-In on NBC
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 08, 2009, 05:51:06 AM
Well BEAU BRUMMELL was certainly a LUSH BUDGET production.  Mr Granger looked quite handsome and Elizabeth Taylor was beautiful.  Peter Ustinov was good as the Prince of Wales, later King George IV.....

But of course the story played fast and loose with many facts - film began with a conflict between Beau and George over the uniform the Prince had designed for his regiment.  Of course Beau was IN the regiment because he was one of George's "favorites" and had been since Beau was 16 years old....
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Post by: Michael on July 08, 2009, 06:03:00 AM
My question for ASK BK day - when you were growing up - what was the MOST frustrating broadcast television conflict you can remember....when there were two shows on at the same time, and you couldn't watch both.....

For me:

Hazel on NBC and Margie on ABC

Bonanza on NBC and The Judy Garland Show on CBS

Here's Lucy on CBS and Laugh-In on NBC

That's a great question!
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Post by: Michael on July 08, 2009, 06:04:47 AM
I remember before I had cable I couldn't get ABC. At that time I wanted to see Dark Shadows
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Post by: Michael on July 08, 2009, 06:07:23 AM
ASK BK

Were any of the songs you wrote for Nudie Musical or The Creature Wasn't Nice eligible to have been nominated for an Academy Award?
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 08, 2009, 06:22:15 AM
Oy! At 3:15 AM in the middle of a thunderstorm, I was awakened by my phone ringing. Fearing the worst I flew out of bed and grabbed the phone, but it was all static. I could hear someone I thought couls be my mother, but barely. I hung up the phone and when it rang again I tried to answer but it was all static.  Within moments there was pounding at my door. It was the police. I got some clothes on and answered the door. They said there had been a 911 hang up call from my number and came in to check out the
phone (which was still all static).
They told me it was probably the lightning and they left. They sat outside my house for a good 15 minutes or so before leaving.

It scared the bejesus out of me. I want to go back to sleep, but not sure I can.

OMG!  I think I would probably turn on all the lights in the house before I even thought of trying to go to sleep after something like that!

I hope you managed to get some sleep, though, DR Cillaliz!
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Post by: Laura on July 08, 2009, 06:23:06 AM
That's a very scary story, Cillaliz. I'm glad everything is ok.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 08, 2009, 06:23:50 AM
There was a huge thunder and lightning storm last night.  I only knew about it when an upset 75-pound dog woke me up by lying on top of me and barking.

This was your dog, I hope?
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Post by: Michael on July 08, 2009, 06:28:20 AM
Oy! At 3:15 AM in the middle of a thunderstorm, I was awakened by my phone ringing. Fearing the worst I flew out of bed and grabbed the phone, but it was all static. I could hear someone I thought couls be my mother, but barely. I hung up the phone and when it rang again I tried to answer but it was all static.  Within moments there was pounding at my door. It was the police. I got some clothes on and answered the door. They said there had been a 911 hang up call from my number and came in to check out the
phone (which was still all static).
They told me it was probably the lightning and they left. They sat outside my house for a good 15 minutes or so before leaving.

It scared the bejesus out of me. I want to go back to sleep, but not sure I can.

That was spooky!!!
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 08, 2009, 06:28:29 AM
My question for ASK BK day - when you were growing up - what was the MOST frustrating broadcast television conflict you can remember....when there were two shows on at the same time, and you couldn't watch both.....

For me:

Hazel on NBC and Margie on ABC

Bonanza on NBC and The Judy Garland Show on CBS

Here's Lucy on CBS and Laugh-In on NBC

Wednesday nights at 7:30, BATMAN on ABC and LOST IN SPACE on CBS.

Also, for a brief time, Monday nights at 8:00, the last fifteen minutes of THE MUSIC SCENE on ABC (which my older sister insisted on watching) ran into the beginning of LAUGH-IN on NBC.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Michael on July 08, 2009, 06:40:34 AM
ANOTHER ASK BK

The following were originally released on the MGM label do they still have control of them as they do with the UA label?

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ab/Whoopup.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/37/JohnnyJohnsonLP.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/2628733927_9115e30631.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 08, 2009, 06:43:42 AM
RERUNS OF HAZEL--that will be the name of the next indie rock band I form.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 08, 2009, 06:46:58 AM
DR Michael S, WHOOP UP was released as a cd over ten years ago.  It went quickly out of print and became one of the most hotly sought and over priced cds on eBay, often going for over $100. (I don't know why--it's a pretty terrible score!  Even Susan Johnson does not save it.)
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 08, 2009, 06:53:58 AM
And the word of the day is: LIMNOLOGY!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  OL' MAN RIVER
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Charles Pogue on July 08, 2009, 07:03:04 AM
BK, I don't remember HAZEL particularly well, but I did tour in dinner theatre with Don DeFore in The Silver Whistle (also Tony-winner Deanna Dunagan was in the first leg of the tour).  Dallas, then to Columbus during the blizzrd of '76-'77.  Larry Drake (who was also in the cast) and I left Dallas at 11pm on a Sunday after we closed the last show and drove through ice and snow non-stop to my parents house in Northern Kentucky, arriving late Monday night.  We got up early the next morning to drive to Columbus for a 10am pick-up rehearsal that morning, before opening that night.  Ah, show biz!

Mr. DeFore was a very nice fellow full of fun Hollywood stories.  And a big Ronnie Reagan fan...

I'll have your blurb today.

http://poguespages.blogspot.com
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 08, 2009, 07:03:09 AM
This is for BK and Everybody

Jerome Kern was signed to write the score for ANNIE GET YOUR GUN but Died. Irving Berlin was hired. What a different Score that would have been.What Musical would you have liked to be written by a different composer? Who and Why?
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Charles Pogue on July 08, 2009, 07:06:27 AM
The Silver Whistle cast (the fellow on the end is Al Evans, a fine Dallas character actor, not Richard Vath who was, in fact, the director of the play and is not shown):
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Cillaliz on July 08, 2009, 07:12:46 AM
Wow!  DR CILLA LIZ - now you know how Frances Farmer felt when she was living at the Knickerbocker Hotel and the PO-lice came pounding at her her door to arrest her for not paying a traffic warrant....of course it was 10 o'clock in the morning when that happened.

LOL, What I was afraid of is that someone had died.  With parents in their 80s, any time there is a phone call in the middle of the night I assume it's bad news.   The cops didn't scare me, it was the fear of what they were there to tell me.  I thought that someone had tried to call and couldn't get through so called the police - at least that's what I was afraid of.   

I finally got back to sleep around 4:30 AM.   I'm planning to have lots of coffee today
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Cillaliz on July 08, 2009, 07:15:17 AM
Oy! At 3:15 AM in the middle of a thunderstorm, I was awakened by my phone ringing. Fearing the worst I flew out of bed and grabbed the phone, but it was all static. I could hear someone I thought couls be my mother, but barely. I hung up the phone and when it rang again I tried to answer but it was all static.  Within moments there was pounding at my door. It was the police. I got some clothes on and answered the door. They said there had been a 911 hang up call from my number and came in to check out the
phone (which was still all static).
They told me it was probably the lightning and they left. They sat outside my house for a good 15 minutes or so before leaving.

It scared the bejesus out of me. I want to go back to sleep, but not sure I can.

OMG!  I think I would probably turn on all the lights in the house before I even thought of trying to go to sleep after something like that!

I hope you managed to get some sleep, though, DR Cillaliz!

The police sat outside my house for quite awhile.  I walked around the house a bit, but then went upstairs.  The cats didn't seem to think anything was strange (other than visitors in the middle of the night) So I took my cell phone to bed with me...just in case.   The cats are very sensitive to anything happening in the house that isn't "right" so when they curled up to go back to sleep, I felt better. 
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Cillaliz on July 08, 2009, 07:17:37 AM
Ok, time to go to court in the Ice Cream Capitol of the World.  I hate to admit I've gained 3 pounds over the past few weeks but I have.   Maybe I'll pass on the ice cream today.   Or maybe not..... :)
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Post by: Laura on July 08, 2009, 07:20:12 AM
Yes, that had all the potential of being bad news. I'm so glad it wasn't.
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Post by: Jennifer on July 08, 2009, 07:25:34 AM
DR MattH, is soapnet a channel that most people in the US get? It's not available in canada. And when people miss the CBS feed (on the soaps newsgroup) i never hear people saying they can catch up on it here. So i sort of assumed it was a station that only few people got.
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Post by: Jennifer on July 08, 2009, 07:27:39 AM
Also, DR MattH re: yesterday's Y&R

I'm curious how you knew what phillip would say. Did you read spoilers in advance? I don't read spoilers but i thought they were being pretty quiet about what his storyline would be (or if it would be him or his son who was gay).

The only spoilers i read now are for casting. I've been doing this for quite a while. Because i find i enjoy it a lot more when i don't know every detail that is coming up.

Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jennifer on July 08, 2009, 07:29:38 AM
DR Cillaliz that sounds scary. Btw, you need call display!
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jennifer on July 08, 2009, 07:30:01 AM
I'm curious, is anyone here gonna watch Big Brother (it starts tomorrow)?
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Post by: DAW on July 08, 2009, 07:33:46 AM
Thanks, DR FJL.      :)
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Post by: DAW on July 08, 2009, 07:34:14 AM
DR Cillaliz, I hope you have a better night of sleep tonight!       I would find that most unsettling.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: DAW on July 08, 2009, 07:35:10 AM
This was your dog, I hope?

;D

Inspector Clouseau:   "That was not my dog!"
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jennifer on July 08, 2009, 07:37:02 AM
I am now all caught up on the first 9 episodes of THE FASHION SHOW. Interesting show. Very similar to PROJECT RUNWAY. Yet enough differences. I'm surprised how much i like the hosts (which i thought i would hate).

It's also interesting how they don't seem to base their decisions solely on that week's work. That is one thing that often made me mad about PROJECT RUNWAY. They would let talented designers go if that week's project sucked.

On this show they often seem to consider which designer is more talented on the whole (which i totally agree with doing).

I sort of miss that we never get to see them pick the models (we don't know their names or how they are selected). But i am enjoying the show more than i thought. I guess there are only 3 episodes left?

Oh one thing that is very different is that the audience chooses the top and bottom. It's a very interesting twist (although i don't always agree with their choices).
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Post by: Kerry on July 08, 2009, 07:45:45 AM
My question for ASK BK day - when you were growing up - what was the MOST frustrating broadcast television conflict you can remember....when there were two shows on at the same time, and you couldn't watch both.....

For me:

Hazel on NBC and Margie on ABC

Bonanza on NBC and The Judy Garland Show on CBS

Here's Lucy on CBS and Laugh-In on NBC

Friday nights for a season or two around 1969-- "The Avengers" on ABC and "Wild, Wild West" on CBS
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Kerry on July 08, 2009, 07:46:30 AM
There was a huge thunder and lightning storm last night.  I only knew about it when an upset 75-pound dog woke me up by lying on top of me and barking.

This was your dog, I hope?

LOL!
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 07:46:43 AM
DR Michael S, WHOOP UP was released as a cd over ten years ago.  It went quickly out of print and became one of the most hotly sought and over priced cds on eBay, often going for over $100. (I don't know why--it's a pretty terrible score!  Even Susan Johnson does not save it.)

No, but her cuts are the best things on the CD (along with "Love Eyes" which I love the swing of.)
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 07:48:49 AM
DR MattH, is soapnet a channel that most people in the US get? It's not available in canada. And when people miss the CBS feed (on the soaps newsgroup) i never hear people saying they can catch up on it here. So i sort of assumed it was a station that only few people got.

It's a basic channel on my cable service, but for those without cable or dish, of course it's not available.

Y&R is the only CBS soap they carry. They carry all three ABC soaps.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 07:52:22 AM
Also, DR MattH re: yesterday's Y&R

I'm curious how you knew what phillip would say. Did you read spoilers in advance? I don't read spoilers but i thought they were being pretty quiet about what his storyline would be (or if it would be him or his son who was gay).

The only spoilers i read now are for casting. I've been doing this for quite a while. Because i find i enjoy it a lot more when i don't know every detail that is coming up.



I read an interview with the out gay actor who plays Philip, and he let the cat out of the bag several weeks ago. That's how I knew.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 07:55:13 AM
I am now all caught up on the first 9 episodes of THE FASHION SHOW. Interesting show. Very similar to PROJECT RUNWAY. Yet enough differences. I'm surprised how much i like the hosts (which i thought i would hate).

It's also interesting how they don't seem to base their decisions solely on that week's work. That is one thing that often made me mad about PROJECT RUNWAY. They would let talented designers go if that week's project sucked.

On this show they often seem to consider which designer is more talented on the whole (which i totally agree with doing).

I sort of miss that we never get to see them pick the models (we don't know their names or how they are selected). But i am enjoying the show more than i thought. I guess there are only 3 episodes left?

Oh one thing that is very different is that the audience chooses the top and bottom. It's a very interesting twist (although i don't always agree with their choices).


I much prefer Tim Gunn's helpful tips to the contestants rather than the rather bitchy, snide comments of the hosts on THE FASHION SHOW. And I don't like that the attendees determine the high and low. I often disagree with their selections.

I also have noticed that a couple of the designers each week aren't dwelt on so that their designs are a total surprise when they come down the runway.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 07:56:06 AM
Good morning!

It was a bit cooler this morning, but no cooler this afternoon with another day of 90 degree temperatures. Fall can't get here soon enough for me.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 07:58:20 AM
Looks like I'll be having yet another day off. There was no mail yesterday in terms of review items, and the UPS man drove right by this morning.

Don't know what I'll be interested in watching. Might rewatch one of the James Bond films on Blu-ray.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:01:50 AM
I don't really collect soundtracks any more unless they're musicals, but I'd likely spring for THE YELLOW ROLLS ROYCE on CD. I have always loved that score and the movie is just so much fun. I was thrilled when it finally got a decent release on DVD recently.

Now, if we could only get THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE BROTHERS GRIMM on DVD. And a REAL soundtrack of that movie (not the Charlie Ruggles narrated storybook disc) would also make me purchase the CD.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:04:45 AM
On TV TOnight!™

ABC - WIPEOUT, JAPANESE GAME SHOW, PRIMETIME: CRIME
NBC - AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (two hours), THE PHILANTHROPIST
FOX - SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE? (two hours)
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:05:30 AM
Next week features the return of LEVERAGE to TNT, and I can't wait. I enjoyed its first season SO much.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:07:48 AM
Yes, the problematic JUDY GARLAND SHOW/BONANZA scheduling caused many a row at my house that particular season. No we didn't have DVRs or VCRs back then, but we did have two televisions, and often either my father (who HATED Judy Garland) or me (who adored Judy Garland) would view his preferred show back in my parents' bedroom.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:09:42 AM
I was just talking with a friend the other day about the year that Julie Andrews had her variety show, and ABC experimented with it moving it around the schedule, and it eventually ended up on Saturday night opposite MARY TYLER MOORE. I opted for Julie since I knew MTM would be rerun during the summer and Julie likely wouldn't. I made the smart choice with that.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: bk on July 08, 2009, 08:12:00 AM
My question for ASK BK day - when you were growing up - what was the MOST frustrating broadcast television conflict you can remember....when there were two shows on at the same time, and you couldn't watch both.....

For me:

Hazel on NBC and Margie on ABC

Bonanza on NBC and The Judy Garland Show on CBS

Here's Lucy on CBS and Laugh-In on NBC

I honestly can't remember any conflicts with favorite programming ever.  I'm sure there may have been a few, but I just don't know what they'd have been.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: bk on July 08, 2009, 08:14:01 AM
ASK BK

Were any of the songs you wrote for Nudie Musical or The Creature Wasn't Nice eligible to have been nominated for an Academy Award?

Any song written for any released film is eligible - for submission.  We submitted all the Nudie songs, just because at that time the average age of the music branch of the Academy was about eighty and we thought we'd raise a ruckus.  I still have the certificate of submission somewhere.  Oh, and we didn't get nominated, but I wonder if today Dancing Dildos mightn't get a nod, just so they could do it on the show.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: bk on July 08, 2009, 08:15:45 AM
ANOTHER ASK BK

The following were originally released on the MGM label do they still have control of them as they do with the UA label?

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ab/Whoopup.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/37/JohnnyJohnsonLP.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/2628733927_9115e30631.jpg?v=0)

I think this has been asked before - MGM Records is not owned by MGM Music, who run the UA catalog.  Any album that was on MGM is owned by Polygram (unless it's been sold AGAIN) and Polygram was and probably is controlled by Universal.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: bk on July 08, 2009, 08:16:27 AM
BK, I don't remember HAZEL particularly well, but I did tour in dinner theatre with Don DeFore in The Silver Whistle (also Tony-winner Deanna Dunagan was in the first leg of the tour).  Dallas, then to Columbus during the blizzrd of '76-'77.  Larry Drake (who was also in the cast) and I left Dallas at 11pm on a Sunday after we closed the last show and drove through ice and snow non-stop to my parents house in Northern Kentucky, arriving late Monday night.  We got up early the next morning to drive to Columbus for a 10am pick-up rehearsal that morning, before opening that night.  Ah, show biz!

Mr. DeFore was a very nice fellow full of fun Hollywood stories.  And a big Ronnie Reagan fan...

I'll have your blurb today.

http://poguespages.blogspot.com

Ooh!
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: bk on July 08, 2009, 08:18:45 AM
I suppose there were FAMILY conflicts about shows watched, but from the time I was about eight we had our own TV in the bedroom - where I suppose there were conflicts with my brother, although I could throw mighty tantrums and I'm quite sure I won all conflicts.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: bk on July 08, 2009, 08:20:16 AM
Oh, and I'm up.  The noise was unbelievable this morning - loud hammering and yammering and wood plank sounding like they were being hurled.  I stayed in bed thinking it would get better but it got worse - until I got out of bed and sat at the computer.  At which point it stopped completely.  I HATE these people.  Right now, there's ONE guy out there, merrily hammering away.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 08, 2009, 08:20:52 AM
This is for BK and Everybody

Jerome Kern was signed to write the score for ANNIE GET YOUR GUN but Died. Irving Berlin was hired. What a different Score that would have been.What Musical would you have liked to be written by a different composer? Who and Why?

NICK AND NORA by Cole Porter.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Ginny on July 08, 2009, 08:30:29 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  Two board meetings yesterday, with two different groups of women, really wiped me out.  I've been up a while, finishing this month's book group book (Kate Jacobs' The Friday Night Knitting Club) and communicating by email and phone with my niece about her trip into Chicago next week to join us for JERSEY BOYS.  Also, a very surprising email from my sister about a long-lost cousin with whom she's made contact through her genealogy research.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:52:27 AM
Heading down to check the mail and then get lunch started.

WBBL.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:52:42 AM
Page Three Dance!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:53:04 AM
And now I'm REALLY going!

;D
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Post by: Kerry on July 08, 2009, 08:56:48 AM
It was already 90 degrees by 8:00 this morning (not too hard to believe since our "low" was 87), but Sugar and I took a long walk anyway-- probably the only long walk of the day.  :-\
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 08, 2009, 09:07:06 AM
It's been so beautiful this week here in the Philly area that I'm sorry I didn't take it as a vacation week.  Warm days--not hot--and very low humidity with lots of sunshine.  I don't remember July weather being so pleasant.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 09:27:30 AM
Good Morning!  Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... And I guess I should eat something since I've already been up for a few hours. Just been caught up catching up on the news.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 09:28:10 AM
DR MattH - Thanks for the SoapNet reminder.  I ended up watching "Y&R" last night. At midnight.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: MBarnum on July 08, 2009, 09:29:33 AM
I'm curious, is anyone here gonna watch Big Brother (it starts tomorrow)?


Wouldn't miss it for the world! It is my most favorite competition show!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 09:30:02 AM
It's been so beautiful this week here in the Philly area that I'm sorry I didn't take it as a vacation week.  Warm days--not hot--and very low humidity with lots of sunshine.  I don't remember July weather being so pleasant.

Of course, if you had taken a vacation this week, you probably would have headed somewhere out of town where it wouldn't have been so nice. ;)

And, yes, July, for - at least here in NYC and there in Philly - has been quite nice.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 09:31:41 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  Two board meetings yesterday, with two different groups of women, really wiped me out.  I've been up a while, finishing this month's book group book (Kate Jacobs' The Friday Night Knitting Club) and communicating by email and phone with my niece about her trip into Chicago next week to join us for JERSEY BOYS.  Also, a very surprising email from my sister about a long-lost cousin with whom she's made contact through her genealogy research.

DR Ginny - Didn't you mention something about being in retirement a little while ago?  ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 09:34:48 AM
DR Cillaliz - WHOA! YIKES!  But good to hear that everything and everyone is all right.
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Post by: MBarnum on July 08, 2009, 09:39:15 AM
I would most certainly be in a dither if policemen came into my home in the early morning hours. But gosh bless those men in blue.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: MBarnum on July 08, 2009, 09:39:35 AM


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Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 09:40:08 AM
Also, DR MattH re: yesterday's Y&R

I'm curious how you knew what phillip would say. Did you read spoilers in advance? I don't read spoilers but i thought they were being pretty quiet about what his storyline would be (or if it would be him or his son who was gay).

The only spoilers i read now are for casting. I've been doing this for quite a while. Because i find i enjoy it a lot more when i don't know every detail that is coming up.



I believe I may have read the same article that DR MattH did.  -And I think the link was actually posted here on HHW a couple of weeks ago.  ???  In any case...

I'm still trying to figure out if Cain was actually passing himself off as Philip - or as some long lost twin. I missed a couple of those episodes when that whole revelation was taking place - along with the whole baby-switching stuff -  and now that Philip is back on the scene, well...  Then again, it's a soap opera, it's not supposed to make sense.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 09:41:09 AM
I would most certainly be in a dither if policemen came into my home in the early morning hours. But gosh bless those men in blue.

Would you come to the door in your kurta?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 09:44:21 AM
RERUNS OF HAZEL--that will be the name of the next indie rock band I form.

But wouldn't that have to be: ReRunZ UV HaZeL

::)

*Actually, that would most likely be the hip-hop duo. ;)
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Post by: Ginny on July 08, 2009, 09:50:04 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  Two board meetings yesterday, with two different groups of women, really wiped me out.  I've been up a while, finishing this month's book group book (Kate Jacobs' The Friday Night Knitting Club) and communicating by email and phone with my niece about her trip into Chicago next week to join us for JERSEY BOYS.  Also, a very surprising email from my sister about a long-lost cousin with whom she's made contact through her genealogy research.

DR Ginny - Didn't you mention something about being in retirement a little while ago?  ;)

LOL!  One of the boards is a professional group to which I made a commitment before retiring and the other is a local group of friends that I'd neglected while working full time out of town.  Fortunately, they don't always meet on the same day.
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Post by: Kerry on July 08, 2009, 09:50:59 AM
DR Cillaliz-- at least the policemen were nice, and you know you're protected.   :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 08, 2009, 09:52:49 AM
Nice appraisal of KNICKERBOCKER HOLIDAY:

http://www.villagevoice.com/2009-07-08/theater/kurt-weill-and-maxwell-anderson-cooked-some-great-burghers-for-knickerbocker-holiday/
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 08, 2009, 10:00:20 AM
This is for BK and Everybody

Jerome Kern was signed to write the score for ANNIE GET YOUR GUN but Died. Irving Berlin was hired. What a different Score that would have been.What Musical would you have liked to be written by a different composer? Who and Why?

PASSION by Andrew Lloyd Webber

I thought the show should have sounded like grand Italian opera and Sir Andrew borrows occasionally from Puccini. I really disliked the original production a lot, and I thonk it's the only Sondheim show, besides INTO THE WOODS, I have little regard for.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 08, 2009, 10:13:01 AM
Yes, that had all the potential of being bad news. I'm so glad it wasn't.
Me too.  I did call my mother this morning just to make sure all was well there.   Qwest didn't seem surprised that my phone called on its own and did a line check.  they said there is a problem with my line.  I said "perhaps it's the piece of wood that's been hanging there for two years" 

They are sending out someone to fix it tomorrow. I did a google search and was amazed at the people who have had the same problem.  I guess a short in your line can cause the phone to dial 911    Who knew?
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 08, 2009, 10:14:19 AM
DR Cillaliz that sounds scary. Btw, you need call display!

I have it, it didn't register.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Cillaliz on July 08, 2009, 10:16:49 AM
I would most certainly be in a dither if policemen came into my home in the early morning hours. But gosh bless those men in blue.

Would you come to the door in your kurta?

He might have for the two who came to my door ;)
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Cillaliz on July 08, 2009, 10:18:16 AM
DR Cillaliz-- at least the policemen were nice, and you know you're protected.   :)
They were very nice. I was amazed how quickly they got here.  It was seriously about 2-3 minutes after the phone call
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 08, 2009, 10:19:30 AM
Ok, time to go back to work. 
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 08, 2009, 10:39:05 AM
I don't want any of that stuff in that ad, DR MBARNUM.  Thanks anyway.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 08, 2009, 10:39:39 AM
Well my copy of White Horse Inn....but the title is in German - arrived today, and I shall watch it after rehearsal this evening.
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Post by: JMK on July 08, 2009, 10:51:07 AM
It Never Ends Department:  Had a rather (or at least relatively) uneventful dress tech last night, brought the show in under 3 hours, which is amazing considering the huge set changes they have to deal with.  We were getting notes when all of a sudden my last minute trumpeter was back in the pit madly motioning me (he had been gone for about an hour at that point).  I stuck my head in the pit and he told me he must have driven off with his trumpet book on top of his car and it was now nowhere to be found.  So I went out and helped him search the parking lot, where he had at least found all the loose notes (so to speak) I had given him he had jotted down.  Luckily, I had my main trumpeter, who's in Iowa on vacation this week, make a copy before he left, so I called him this morning, he ran to FedEx, made a copy and is overnighting it to me.  As I told the theater's managing producer, (at least with regard to this first brain dead guy), there's a reason brass rhymes with ass.  :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 11:36:10 AM
DR JMK - What clued your last-minute trumpet player that he had left his book on top of this car?  Did he notice that it was not in his gig bag when he got home? Or did he finally figure out the source of the paper trail that followed him home?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 11:38:46 AM
In any case...

Good Afternoon!

:)
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Post by: FJL on July 08, 2009, 11:45:45 AM
Will we never get to page four?
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Post by: FJL on July 08, 2009, 11:46:00 AM
Oh, we did, we did get to page four
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 11:46:12 AM
Well... I guess I had a semi-productive morning here at the apartment getting things organized and planned.  Which, of course, means that now...

Laters...
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 08, 2009, 11:46:56 AM
Oh Lord.....probably should just staple those books to their foreheads.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 11:47:17 AM
OH!

The final scene of today's - yesterday's for DR Jennifer - "Y&R" had me truly laughing out loud.  Practically howling!!!!

*I would have left the show too.  ::)
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 08, 2009, 11:59:29 AM
DR JMK any production photos up on the inner web yet?
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 08, 2009, 12:00:00 PM
Wha' hoppen, DR JOSE?
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 08, 2009, 12:11:14 PM
Knight of the Woeful Countenance tonight.
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Post by: Jane on July 08, 2009, 12:24:31 PM
There was a huge thunder and lightning storm last night.  I only knew about it when an upset 75-pound dog woke me up by lying on top of me and barking.

LOL-The barking is really bad. ;D
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 08, 2009, 12:25:16 PM
OH!

The final scene of today's - yesterday's for DR Jennifer - "Y&R" had me truly laughing out loud.  Practically howling!!!!

*I would have left the show too.  ::)

I missed it! I was writing and had the tv on in the background. What happened?

On a good note, I'm halfway through the second chart.
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Post by: Jane on July 08, 2009, 12:29:44 PM
Very scary DR Cilla.  I can relate to police at the door in the middle of the night, and fears of calls with bad news.  I have never needed to put the two together, very scary indeed.
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Post by: George on July 08, 2009, 12:34:16 PM
Vibes  to Cilla!

~~~Ditto!!~~~
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Post by: George on July 08, 2009, 12:34:36 PM
Sleep-well-tonight vibes to DAW and dog and family.

~~~Ditto, Too!!~~~
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Post by: Jane on July 08, 2009, 12:35:24 PM
Wednesday morning greetings!   Also, a very surprising email from my sister about a long-lost cousin with whom she's made contact through her genealogy research.

 8)
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jane on July 08, 2009, 12:38:23 PM
DR Cillaliz-- at least the policemen were nice, and you know you're protected.   :)
They were very nice. I was amazed how quickly they got here.  It was seriously about 2-3 minutes after the phone call

That is impressive.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JMK on July 08, 2009, 12:59:54 PM
Just looked at Lakewood's site, and, no, they don't have any pics available other than the PR shot of Max, Leo and Ulla.  I must say these original Bway costumes are nothing short of spectacular.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jane on July 08, 2009, 01:05:22 PM
DR Sam I’m glad your father’s friend will be taking you out on his sailboat.  It sounds like an appropriate send off for your father.

May the boat trip & memorial give you the comfort you need.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 01:18:27 PM
DR MattH - Thanks for the SoapNet reminder.  I ended up watching "Y&R" last night. At midnight.

You're welcome. I am VERY glad it is on our cable service. Also, last year when there was GENERAL HOSPITAL: NIGHT SHIFT, which had a story arc with gay characters, the only place to see it was SoapNet.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 01:21:11 PM
OH!

The final scene of today's - yesterday's for DR Jennifer - "Y&R" had me truly laughing out loud.  Practically howling!!!!

*I would have left the show too.  ::)

I missed it! I was writing and had the tv on in the background. What happened?

On a good note, I'm halfway through the second chart.

Rafe and Adam were kissing (out of camera range) when Nikki walks in quietly on them, watches with BIG eyes for a second, and then silently creeps out and quietly closes the door behind her.

In the previews, she has something shocking to tell Viktor!

Is this soap a throwback to the 50s or what! Same sort of thing happened in FAR FROM HEAVEN.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 01:23:31 PM
I watched this week's MY LIFE ON THE D-LIST while I ate lunch. Wonderful episode with many memorable moments including the adorable Betty White and Don Rickles who did make me laugh a couple of times. I was hoping for more with the tour of wine country, but the rest balanced that out.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 01:25:35 PM
Then I watched last night's RESCUE ME. Good episode except for the final sequence with a little kid driving a fire truck. Sorry. Couldn't happen like that. Absurd.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 01:26:36 PM
I skimmed through today's THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. Funny how Adam has to change plans midstream when things don't go as planned. Kind of funny.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 01:28:03 PM
I concluded my afternoon with another POIROT mystery - SAD CYPRESS. I'm sure I had seen it long ago (and I had read the book, too), but I didn't honestly remember it. Still, I had no trouble at all discerning the murderer though I didn't know the motive until Poirot revealed it.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 01:29:49 PM
I haven't decided on my film entertainment for the evening.

I had recorded HER CARDBOARD LOVER, but after 15 minutes, it was so terrible that I deleted it. Norma Shearer at her worst, Robert Taylor a stick at boulevard comedy. Argh!
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jennifer on July 08, 2009, 01:30:41 PM
I'm curious, is anyone here gonna watch Big Brother (it starts tomorrow)?


Wouldn't miss it for the world! It is my most favorite competition show!

It does get crazy!

Did you hear that they are going to split the contestants into teams (cliques)? I think nerds, jocks ... and they will compete as teams.

Didn't read in detail so i don't know if they've elaborated on that. Could be interesting.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 01:31:25 PM
I will say this. I am getting very spoiled by having these days off. When the next big shipment of review discs comes in, I'm going to be thrown for a loop because it's so easy to get out of the habit of working.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jennifer on July 08, 2009, 01:39:39 PM
Also, DR MattH re: yesterday's Y&R

I'm curious how you knew what phillip would say. Did you read spoilers in advance? I don't read spoilers but i thought they were being pretty quiet about what his storyline would be (or if it would be him or his son who was gay).

The only spoilers i read now are for casting. I've been doing this for quite a while. Because i find i enjoy it a lot more when i don't know every detail that is coming up.



I believe I may have read the same article that DR MattH did.  -And I think the link was actually posted here on HHW a couple of weeks ago.  ???  In any case...

I'm still trying to figure out if Cain was actually passing himself off as Philip - or as some long lost twin. I missed a couple of those episodes when that whole revelation was taking place - along with the whole baby-switching stuff -  and now that Philip is back on the scene, well...  Then again, it's a soap opera, it's not supposed to make sense.

I remember there being a couple of different articles posted here. But the only ones i read were ones where he hinted at interesting things to come. I did not read anything where the cat was let out of the bag. Although sometimes people on the soaps group mention things unintentionally. So i was pretty sure it would be him who was gay.

re: cane.

Apparently Phillip 3 (P3) faked his own death (even though apparently it was practically done on screen). But anyhow he went to australia, met cane and then they arranged for cane to come back to be P3.

The baby switch thing, well they haven't totally clariifed that. But I guess it did not happen (since the woman was apparently not in Genoa city when the switch took place). I guess they want us to believe that it was all in kay's head.

To me the dumbest part that makes no sense is that when cane took the DNA test to see if he was the father of chloe's baby ... they are now saying that he used P3's stored blood because he did not want to have different blood samples on record (do all these labs compare?).

Cane is now saying that since P3 and billy are brothers he (cane) knew all along that billy was the father (since it had to be blood that matched P3s).

That is the dumbest thing because they never showed cane doing this. They showed cane agonizing over having to leave lily and marry chloe for their baby. If he knew billy was the father he could have suggested this at the time and that still would not have blown his cover.

I guess that was the best the writers could do. But i wish they had thought out this P3/cane story before writing things that make no sense. Oddly enough the part that actually does seem believalbe to me is that P3 might have faked his own death because he was gay (although i did not watch the show when this happened - i think people who did are mostly pissed).
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Laura on July 08, 2009, 01:40:20 PM
I have nothing of interest to say today, except that I have very cute kittens.
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Post by: Jennifer on July 08, 2009, 01:42:33 PM
re: today's Y&R


SPOILERS
*
*

OH!

The final scene of today's - yesterday's for DR Jennifer - "Y&R" had me truly laughing out loud.  Practically howling!!!!

*I would have left the show too.  ::)


Which part. nikki seeing them? Him changing his mind?

I can't really remember the exact ending. Especially since i saw the 2nd half of the show before the first (the channel was not working).

It was sort of annoying that they did not continue with P3 and nina's talk. But wow, phyllis has got to be the best actress on the show! I love michelle stafford.
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Post by: George on July 08, 2009, 01:43:24 PM
I have nothing of interest to say today, except that I have very cute kittens.

That's very interesting! :D
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: George on July 08, 2009, 01:44:16 PM
PAGE FOUR HAZEL DANCE!!

(http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/tv-guide/515-5.jpg)
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jennifer on July 08, 2009, 01:46:47 PM
I finally watched the first two episodes of TRUE BLOOD.

I was a bit disappointed in the premiere. It was good. BUt not good like last season. I did like episode 2 a lot better.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: George on July 08, 2009, 01:54:38 PM
DR Michael S, WHOOP UP was released as a cd over ten years ago.  It went quickly out of print and became one of the most hotly sought and over priced cds on eBay, often going for over $100. (I don't know why--it's a pretty terrible score!  Even Susan Johnson does not save it.)

No, but her cuts are the best things on the CD (along with "Love Eyes" which I love the swing of.)

I love "Quarrel-tet." :)
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: bk on July 08, 2009, 02:17:20 PM
Back from a lovelier than lovely Hugo's lunch with pal Melissa.  Am now awaiting the arrival of an unexpected visitor who I will be VERY happy to see and spend an hour with.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jane on July 08, 2009, 02:23:19 PM
I have nothing of interest to say today, except that I have very cute kittens.

Photos please, even better more video's.

When you agree to foster is their a set date when the cat family leaves you?
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Kerry on July 08, 2009, 02:30:04 PM
Back from a lovelier than lovely Hugo's lunch with pal Melissa.  Am now awaiting the arrival of an unexpected visitor who I will be VERY happy to see and spend an hour with.
How can you be expecting them if they are unexpected?
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Michael on July 08, 2009, 02:57:57 PM
DR Michael S, WHOOP UP was released as a cd over ten years ago.  It went quickly out of print and became one of the most hotly sought and over priced cds on eBay, often going for over $100. (I don't know why--it's a pretty terrible score!  Even Susan Johnson does not save it.)

I am aware of it. But maybe its time for a re-release.

My favorite cut on the cd is Maurice Chevalier singing Nobody Throws The Bull. (I wonder if he understood what he was singing about)
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 03:01:21 PM
Heading down now to begin the evening viewing.

WBBL.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: elmore3003 on July 08, 2009, 03:05:34 PM
I have nothing of interest to say today, except that I have very cute kittens.

You are always interesting, DR Laura!
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: elmore3003 on July 08, 2009, 03:07:29 PM
I stepped out to the market around 3 pm and my doctor called about my blood test. I called her back and left a message. It's almost 3 hours later and I'm still waiting.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jane on July 08, 2009, 03:15:01 PM
When you do make contact request your file is flagged, OK TO LEAVE A MESSAGE.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: TCB on July 08, 2009, 03:17:20 PM
The Silver Whistle cast (the fellow on the end is Al Evans, a fine Dallas character actor, not Richard Vath who was, in fact, the director of the play and is not shown):


Good Lord, Chuck, how young were you?
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: TCB on July 08, 2009, 03:30:40 PM
Also, DR MattH re: yesterday's Y&R

I'm curious how you knew what phillip would say. Did you read spoilers in advance? I don't read spoilers but i thought they were being pretty quiet about what his storyline would be (or if it would be him or his son who was gay).

The only spoilers i read now are for casting. I've been doing this for quite a while. Because i find i enjoy it a lot more when i don't know every detail that is coming up.



I read an interview with the out gay actor who plays Philip, and he let the cat out of the bag several weeks ago. That's how I knew.


Wasn't Philip the character that was killed in a car accident?
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: TCB on July 08, 2009, 03:37:05 PM
My question for ASK BK day - when you were growing up - what was the MOST frustrating broadcast television conflict you can remember....when there were two shows on at the same time, and you couldn't watch both.....

For me:

Hazel on NBC and Margie on ABC

Bonanza on NBC and The Judy Garland Show on CBS

Here's Lucy on CBS and Laugh-In on NBC

I honestly can't remember any conflicts with favorite programming ever.  I'm sure there may have been a few, but I just don't know what they'd have been.


The only conflict I can remember was between IT'S ABOUT TIME and THE TEST PATTERN.  Fortunately, THE TEST PATTERN won.


(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/testpattern.jpg)
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: TCB on July 08, 2009, 03:42:07 PM
I figured some youngins' wouldn't know what a test pattern was.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JMK on July 08, 2009, 03:43:15 PM
I loved IT'S ABOUT TIME.  I have the pilot episode on tape lying around here somewhere.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: TCB on July 08, 2009, 03:56:35 PM
I will say this. I am getting very spoiled by having these days off. When the next big shipment of review discs comes in, I'm going to be thrown for a loop because it's so easy to get out of the habit of working.


Tell me about it! I have been with the State for 26 years.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Charles Pogue on July 08, 2009, 04:11:35 PM
The Silver Whistle cast (the fellow on the end is Al Evans, a fine Dallas character actor, not Richard Vath who was, in fact, the director of the play and is not shown):


Good Lord, Chuck, how young were you?

I would have turned 27 sometime during the run of the show.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: TCB on July 08, 2009, 04:18:53 PM
George, is this theater located on a college campus?
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: TCB on July 08, 2009, 04:20:08 PM
The Silver Whistle cast (the fellow on the end is Al Evans, a fine Dallas character actor, not Richard Vath who was, in fact, the director of the play and is not shown):


Good Lord, Chuck, how young were you?

I would have turned 27 sometime during the run of the show.


Really, you look about 18.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jane on July 08, 2009, 04:29:45 PM



The only conflict I can remember was between IT'S ABOUT TIME and THE TEST PATTERN.  Fortunately, THE TEST PATTERN won.


(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/testpattern.jpg)

That brings back fond memories.  I don't recall Its about time.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jane on July 08, 2009, 04:33:25 PM
DH Keith could use some ankle vibes.  He is pretty sure he didn't break it, however, it is very swollen.  He even has it elevated and been putting ice on it.  Knowing Keith this really shows he is concerned. 

I was watching him outside & the way he began jumping in the air I thought a lizard had startled him.  Then I realized no lizard would cause that much of a reaction.  The ankle cracked when he stepped in a hole & turned it.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: George on July 08, 2009, 04:37:47 PM
George, is this theater located on a college campus?

Yes...at South Puget Sound Community College.  It's pretty easy to get to.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: George on July 08, 2009, 04:39:05 PM
DH Keith could use some ankle vibes.  He is pretty sure he didn't break it, however, it is very swollen.  He even has it elevated and been putting ice on it.  Knowing Keith this really shows he is concerned. 

I was watching him outside & the way he began jumping in the air I thought a lizard had startled him.  Then I realized no lizard would cause that much of a reaction.  The ankle cracked when he stepped in a hole & turned it.

~~~ANKLE-GET-BETTER VIBES FOR DR JANE'S DH KEITH!!~~~
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Laura on July 08, 2009, 04:50:42 PM
Yikes, Jane! Keith, I hope your ankle heals quickly.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Laura on July 08, 2009, 04:51:37 PM
Jane, I call the foster coordinator when they are about eight weeks old to make an appointment to have them fixed. They go up for adoption the following day.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: TCB on July 08, 2009, 05:14:51 PM
DH Keith could use some ankle vibes.  He is pretty sure he didn't break it, however, it is very swollen.  He even has it elevated and been putting ice on it.  Knowing Keith this really shows he is concerned. 

I was watching him outside & the way he began jumping in the air I thought a lizard had startled him.  Then I realized no lizard would cause that much of a reaction.  The ankle cracked when he stepped in a hole & turned it.


Healing vibes to DH Keith!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


Fortunately, he has Nurse Jane.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Ginny on July 08, 2009, 05:20:05 PM
Ankle vibes for Keith!
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: elmore3003 on July 08, 2009, 05:32:07 PM
Ankle vibes for Keith!

Ditto!
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Cillaliz on July 08, 2009, 05:33:51 PM
DH Keith could use some ankle vibes.  He is pretty sure he didn't break it, however, it is very swollen.  He even has it elevated and been putting ice on it.  Knowing Keith this really shows he is concerned. 

I was watching him outside & the way he began jumping in the air I thought a lizard had startled him.  Then I realized no lizard would cause that much of a reaction.  The ankle cracked when he stepped in a hole & turned it.


VIBES TO DH KEITH"S ANKLE ~~~~~~~~~`~~~~~~
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: George on July 08, 2009, 05:45:16 PM
PAGE SIX "I'M OFF TO OUR PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN PERFORMANCE" DANCE!!

;)
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: George on July 08, 2009, 05:45:32 PM
Have a good rest of the evening, all. :)
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Sam on July 08, 2009, 05:47:23 PM
Have fun George.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Sam on July 08, 2009, 05:47:38 PM
Dear Jane, thank you.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Sam on July 08, 2009, 05:49:48 PM
Have a good evening everyone.

I'm out of things to say.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jane on July 08, 2009, 06:05:56 PM
Thank you DRs George, Laura, TCB, Ginny, elmore, & Cilla.  They are much appreciated.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jane on July 08, 2009, 06:07:08 PM
DH Keith could use some ankle vibes.  He is pretty sure he didn't break it, however, it is very swollen.  He even has it elevated and been putting ice on it.  Knowing Keith this really shows he is concerned. 

I was watching him outside & the way he began jumping in the air I thought a lizard had startled him.  Then I realized no lizard would cause that much of a reaction.  The ankle cracked when he stepped in a hole & turned it.


Healing vibes to DH Keith!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


Fortunately, he has Nurse Jane.

Nurse Jane forgot to give him some aspirin.  I can hear it in his voice that he is in some pain.  I'll go do that now & have him ice it again.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jane on July 08, 2009, 06:19:21 PM
Jane, I call the foster coordinator when they are about eight weeks old to make an appointment to have them fixed. They go up for adoption the following day.

With the adoption group, no longer staying at your house?
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Laura on July 08, 2009, 06:22:45 PM
They go to one of the mobile adoption centers around town.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Charles Pogue on July 08, 2009, 06:27:17 PM
The Silver Whistle cast (the fellow on the end is Al Evans, a fine Dallas character actor, not Richard Vath who was, in fact, the director of the play and is not shown):


Good Lord, Chuck, how young were you?

I would have turned 27 sometime during the run of the show.


Really, you look about 18.

Oddly enough, I usually played older.  The Lovely Wife used to say I was born forty-five and grew into it.  Here I was Ms. Dunagan's love interest.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Charles Pogue on July 08, 2009, 06:30:29 PM
Do I  look any older in costume and make-up?
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Laura on July 08, 2009, 06:40:23 PM
Cillaliz:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3427/3703001798_feb8889555.jpg)

Elmore:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/3702194313_66b0fb6c54.jpg)

Fred:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2606/3702194605_4843c143c2.jpg)

Skip:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2638/3702195127_ed52cc7114.jpg)

Antonia:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3524/3702195393_5b60aa2298.jpg)
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Cillaliz on July 08, 2009, 06:43:08 PM
RIP Oscar Mayer   
My bologna has a first name,
it's O-S-C-A-R
My bologna has a second name
It's M-A-Y-E-R
I love to eat it every day and if you ask me why I'll say
That Oscar Mayer has a way with b-o-l-o-g-n-a
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Cillaliz on July 08, 2009, 06:43:32 PM
Oh I'd love to be an Oscar Mayer weiner....
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Cillaliz on July 08, 2009, 06:46:08 PM
Oh Laura!!! How cute, and thank  you for naming the calico after me.   The kitties are SOOO adorable
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Laura on July 08, 2009, 06:49:52 PM
She's a dilute calico, and it's hard to see her markings in that photo.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: TCB on July 08, 2009, 06:56:31 PM
Do I  look any older in costume and make-up?


Yes, you do.  Especially with that gray wig and glasses!   ;D
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: TCB on July 08, 2009, 06:58:46 PM



Ms. Dunagan's love interest was a priest?
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 06:59:12 PM
Good Evening!

Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous!!!

Today was absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 07:00:00 PM
-Just wanted to get that out of the way.  ;)

*But, seriously, it was another picture-perfect, temperature-perfect day here in New York City!!!
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 07:00:54 PM
*And, of course, "they" had originally forecasted rain for today. But I'm not complainin'.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: TCB on July 08, 2009, 07:06:37 PM
Jose, when do we get to hear some more details about "brushing up on your French."
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 07:08:46 PM
DR Jennifer - As for "Y&R"... I'm just trying to remember if Cane actually said he was PC3? Or if he was "found" to be PC3? And, if so, how did "they" explain the difference in appearance.  I guess those people on the soap operas watch soap operas too and know that the same character could be played by a different actor over the course of time.  ;)
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jrand73 on July 08, 2009, 07:10:22 PM
What beautiful kittens.  The DC CILLA LIZ has the greatest smile!
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jrand73 on July 08, 2009, 07:11:11 PM
I liked HAZEL because I liked Shirley Booth, but Hazel on TV was never as trenchant or cutting edge as HAZEL in the Saturday Evening Post.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: TCB on July 08, 2009, 07:11:25 PM
I have had a lovely afternoon / evening.  I have received e-mails from, both, the loveliest Sarah Brown and the most dashing and handsome Sky Masterson.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Jrand73 on July 08, 2009, 07:12:04 PM
Things being what they are, I am going to watch a DVD!
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: TCB on July 08, 2009, 07:12:06 PM




G'night!
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: bk on July 08, 2009, 07:12:21 PM
What a perfectly marvelous, fabulously fabulous day this was.  Busy, yes, but faboo nonetheless.  After my lunch, my darling and very dear Todd Ellison came over and we went to Jerry's and gabbed for two hours.  I haven't seen him in maybe six years, which is astonishing.  Those who know my CDs know that I used Todd as musical director frequently - he's one of my favorite people.  He's here for the opening night of Spamalot.  He was the show's original musical director and now supervises any first-class productions.  And if his schedule permits (which right now it does) and if we decide to do the reading of Nudie Musical in NY in October, Toddy is on board to MD, which I'm thrilled about.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 07:13:48 PM
Jose, when do we get to hear some more details about "brushing up on your French."

Well... The email I received this morning said that the "people in charge" would be contacting me shortly "to make the arrangements".  I'm still unclear as to whether those "arrangements" will include a flight and hotel, I guess I'll find out in an upcoming email.

*And there's also been interest from a museum in New Zealand!  Whatever happens - or doesn't happen - I'm truly pleasantly surprised and flattered.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: bk on July 08, 2009, 07:14:00 PM
After that, I finished sequencing the new Kritzerland CD - I had to watch the film, figure out what each cue was, run to the computer (and iTunes), find the cue, and do the new order.  It took about four hours all told, but it's done and a really good listen.  We had four cues that weren't in the film that will be on as bonus tracks.  All told, our CD runs about fourteen minutes longer than the LP of this title did.  And it's much better sound.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Ginny on July 08, 2009, 07:14:25 PM
Good Evening!

Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous!!!

Today was absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!

Guess my weather order was about a week late, huh?

Actually, it wasn't that awful last week, except Tuesday evening, Thursday afternoon, and Thursday evening.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 08, 2009, 07:14:30 PM
MARIMBA'S TO KEITH- MAY HIS ANKLE HEAL QUICKLY
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: bk on July 08, 2009, 07:15:05 PM
Best of all, my two book blurbs arrived today - and without further ado - here they are and I couldn't be happier!

“Surviving and solving Murder at Hollywood High and Murder at the Grove
hasn't slowed down Kimmel's irrepressible teenage sleuth Adriana Hofstetter
a whit. Now she's back in arguably her most entertaining adventure,
searching for the murderer of a dedicated movieland preservationist. As with
the adorable Adriana's other amateur investigations, this one offers a
clever fairplay whodunit plot and an assortment of added delights for movie
fans, from a walking tour of Hollywood then and now to a hilarious
two-paragraph summation of the last fifty years of American film history
courtesy of a gloriously larger-than-life out-of-work producer. He's just
one of a gallery of memorable characters who, with the exception of a
vicious killer, wind up singing Hooray for Hofstetter.”

Dick Lochte, author of Sleeping Dog and co-author (with Al Roker) of Murder
on the Morning Show

“Adriana Hofstetter is not your average teenager.  Bucking all the popular trends and touchstones of her generation, she is out-of-step, out-of-touch, and out-of-fashion; even her dial-up computer is out of date.  She's definitely not hanging with the cool kids.
But then how many cool kids solve mysteries with a skewed tenacity that puts Nancy Drew to shame?  In this latest adventure, neither LA downpours, doubting detectives, or the onslaught of Christmas can stop Adriana from sticking her quirky nose into the secrets of an array of Hollywood oldies and oddities to ferret out foul play.  All this is done with author Bruce Kimmel's usual witty panache that is a love letter to both Los Angeles and nerdy teenage misfits.”
 
Charles Edward Pogue
Screenwriter of Dragonheart, DOA, & The Fly
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 07:16:20 PM
bk - Just a word of "warning" about doing a reading in NYC in October: Try to schedule it toward the end of the month so that you won't "conflict" with NAMT, NYMF and The Fringe.  NYMF, in particular, is looking to be quite "starry" this year.  *And if I get one more invitation to a "fund-raising" party for a NYMF show, well... "Ignore"!
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Michael on July 08, 2009, 07:18:57 PM
Quick questions to anyone

I need a list a plays where the title character does not appear.

Please add to the three below if one can

Waiting For Godot
Waiting For Lefty
Susan and God (Susan does, but God doesn't)
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Michael on July 08, 2009, 07:19:53 PM
Health vibes to Keith's Ankle
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 07:20:58 PM
bk - Also note that André de Shields opens in A Life in the Theatre at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta the last week of October.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 07:24:06 PM
Quick questions to anyone

I need a list a plays where the title character does not appear.

Please add to the three below if one can

Waiting For Godot
Waiting For Lefty
Susan and God (Susan does, but God doesn't)

Would:

I'm Not Rappaport and Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmie Dean, Jimmie Dean count?
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 07:25:10 PM
~~~~~HEALING VIBES TO DH KEITH'S ANKLE~~~~~
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 07:28:41 PM

Wasn't Philip the character that was killed in a car accident?


Yep, DR TCB, that is/was the character.

*And I remember watching PC3 die. Or not die.  ::)
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 07:32:26 PM
OH!

The final scene of today's - yesterday's for DR Jennifer - "Y&R" had me truly laughing out loud.  Practically howling!!!!

*I would have left the show too.  ::)

I missed it! I was writing and had the tv on in the background. What happened?

On a good note, I'm halfway through the second chart.

DR elmore - What DRs MattH and Jennifer said.

*If you wish to watch it for yourself, today's episode will be rebroadcast on SoapNet (Channel 119 on TWC) at midnight and 6:00am.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 07:35:16 PM
bk - Glad you got a chance to catch up with Todd today.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 08, 2009, 07:40:28 PM
Quick questions to anyone

I need a list a plays where the title character does not appear.

Please add to the three below if one can

Waiting For Godot
Waiting For Lefty
Susan and God (Susan does, but God doesn't)
[/quote

COME BACK,LITTLE SHEBA
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Michael on July 08, 2009, 07:43:27 PM
Quick questions to anyone

I need a list a plays where the title character does not appear.

Please add to the three below if one can

Waiting For Godot
Waiting For Lefty
Susan and God (Susan does, but God doesn't)

Would:

I'm Not Rappaport and Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmie Dean, Jimmie Dean count?

Jimmie Dean would, I'm an not familiar with the other play except for the title
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Michael on July 08, 2009, 07:44:05 PM
Quick questions to anyone

I need a list a plays where the title character does not appear.

Please add to the three below if one can

Waiting For Godot
Waiting For Lefty
Susan and God (Susan does, but God doesn't)
[/quote

COME BACK,LITTLE SHEBA

Sheba was the dog?
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: bk on July 08, 2009, 07:47:20 PM
I'll be giving the usual Kritzerland pre announcement tomorrow morning (really midnight tonight).
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 07:47:34 PM
Quick questions to anyone

I need a list a plays where the title character does not appear.

Please add to the three below if one can

Waiting For Godot
Waiting For Lefty
Susan and God (Susan does, but God doesn't)
[/quote

COME BACK,LITTLE SHEBA

Sheba was the dog?

SPOILER ALERT PLEASE!!!!

;D
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 07:49:11 PM
Quick questions to anyone

I need a list a plays where the title character does not appear.

Please add to the three below if one can

Waiting For Godot
Waiting For Lefty
Susan and God (Susan does, but God doesn't)

Would:

I'm Not Rappaport and Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmie Dean, Jimmie Dean count?

Jimmie Dean would, I'm an not familiar with the other play except for the title

Just check the IBDB or Wikipedia for the details.  "I'm not Rappaport," is a line from the play.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 07:53:19 PM
Also, DR MattH re: yesterday's Y&R

I'm curious how you knew what phillip would say. Did you read spoilers in advance? I don't read spoilers but i thought they were being pretty quiet about what his storyline would be (or if it would be him or his son who was gay).

The only spoilers i read now are for casting. I've been doing this for quite a while. Because i find i enjoy it a lot more when i don't know every detail that is coming up.



I believe I may have read the same article that DR MattH did.  -And I think the link was actually posted here on HHW a couple of weeks ago.  ???  In any case...

I'm still trying to figure out if Cain was actually passing himself off as Philip - or as some long lost twin. I missed a couple of those episodes when that whole revelation was taking place - along with the whole baby-switching stuff -  and now that Philip is back on the scene, well...  Then again, it's a soap opera, it's not supposed to make sense.

I remember there being a couple of different articles posted here. But the only ones i read were ones where he hinted at interesting things to come. I did not read anything where the cat was let out of the bag. Although sometimes people on the soaps group mention things unintentionally. So i was pretty sure it would be him who was gay.

re: cane.

Apparently Phillip 3 (P3) faked his own death (even though apparently it was practically done on screen). But anyhow he went to australia, met cane and then they arranged for cane to come back to be P3.



All soap characters who come back always die on screen.  I believe that's in the rule book.

;)
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Michael on July 08, 2009, 07:56:53 PM
Quick questions to anyone

I need a list a plays where the title character does not appear.

Please add to the three below if one can

Waiting For Godot
Waiting For Lefty
Susan and God (Susan does, but God doesn't)

Would:

I'm Not Rappaport and Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmie Dean, Jimmie Dean count?

Jimmie Dean would, I'm an not familiar with the other play except for the title

Just check the IBDB or Wikipedia for the details.  "I'm not Rappaport," is a line from the play.

Thanks

Its title comes from an old vaudeville joke, a variation of which evolved into dialogue between the two protagonists:
Nat: Hey, Rappaport! I haven't seen you in ages. How have you been?
Midge: I'm not Rappaport.
Nat: Rappaport, what happened to you? You used to be a short fat guy, and now you're a tall skinny guy.
Midge: I'm not Rappaport.
Nat: Rappaport, you used to be a young guy with a beard, and now you're an old guy with a mustache.
Midge: I'm not Rappaport.
Nat: Rappaport, how has this happened? You used to be a cowardly little white guy, and now you're a big imposing black guy.
Midge: I'm not Rappaport.
Nat: And you changed your name, too!
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Michael on July 08, 2009, 08:09:54 PM
A I'm Not Rappaport related questions

The play has a small cast of 7

There are five understudies. Two actors cover two roles

I know that Standbys call the theater to see if they are needed. And they don;t have to be at the theater during the performance.

1) Understudies usually appear in the show playing a smaller role. In this play they do not play a role onstage. As understudies are they required to stay at the theater during the performance?

2) what happens if two actors are out and there is only the one actor who understudies both those two actors and the two characters appear onstage at the same time, What happens? Is the performance cancelled?

Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 08:11:48 PM

Jimmie Dean would, I'm an not familiar with the other play except for the title

Just check the IBDB or Wikipedia for the details.  "I'm not Rappaport," is a line from the play.

Thanks

Its title comes from an old vaudeville joke, a variation of which evolved into dialogue between the two protagonists:

Yep, that's where it comes from.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Michael on July 08, 2009, 08:12:09 PM
I am asking these questions because this info will be used in the play I am working on

The actor I am working with is really good. I am getting good vibes that the play is going to work out


More to come
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:12:31 PM
Also, DR MattH re: yesterday's Y&R

I'm curious how you knew what phillip would say. Did you read spoilers in advance? I don't read spoilers but i thought they were being pretty quiet about what his storyline would be (or if it would be him or his son who was gay).

The only spoilers i read now are for casting. I've been doing this for quite a while. Because i find i enjoy it a lot more when i don't know every detail that is coming up.



I read an interview with the out gay actor who plays Philip, and he let the cat out of the bag several weeks ago. That's how I knew.


Wasn't Philip the character that was killed in a car accident?

Yes.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Michael on July 08, 2009, 08:14:04 PM
Also, DR MattH re: yesterday's Y&R

I'm curious how you knew what phillip would say. Did you read spoilers in advance? I don't read spoilers but i thought they were being pretty quiet about what his storyline would be (or if it would be him or his son who was gay).

The only spoilers i read now are for casting. I've been doing this for quite a while. Because i find i enjoy it a lot more when i don't know every detail that is coming up.



I read an interview with the out gay actor who plays Philip, and he let the cat out of the bag several weeks ago. That's how I knew.


Wasn't Philip the character that was killed in a car accident?

Yes.

Didn't the actor leave the show at the time, because his brother murdered his parents and he needed to go into hiding because his brother threatened to kill him too
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Cillaliz on July 08, 2009, 08:14:54 PM
I loved Hazel.  Just thought I'd throw that in
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:15:47 PM
DR Jennifer - As for "Y&R"... I'm just trying to remember if Cane actually said he was PC3? Or if he was "found" to be PC3? And, if so, how did "they" explain the difference in appearance.  I guess those people on the soap operas watch soap operas too and know that the same character could be played by a different actor over the course of time.  ;)

Adam certainly changed looks in the blink of an eye.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Charles Pogue on July 08, 2009, 08:17:46 PM



Ms. Dunagan's love interest was a priest?

He was a protestant minister who wore the dog-collar.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 08:18:44 PM
A I'm Not Rappaport related questions

The play has a small cast of 7

There are five understudies. Two actors cover two roles

I know that Standbys call the theater to see if they are needed. And they don;t have to be at the theater during the performance.

1) Understudies usually appear in the show playing a smaller role. In this play they do not play a role onstage. As understudies are they required to stay at the theater during the performance?

2) what happens if two actors are out and there is only the one actor who understudies both those two actors and the two characters appear onstage at the same time, What happens? Is the performance cancelled?



Not all stand-by's have the luxury of just calling in - or being on a beeper. That's a contractual thing.

Understudies for any show are required to be "in the house" during a performance.  They are released at a time designated by the stage manager which is decided upon during the course of rehearsal and previews.  Some understudies have to be there from curtain up to curtain down.  Other times, they get to leave once the last scene has started.  -During A Chorus Line, the understudies were not released until the costume change was done for the finale.

If the understudy - or understudies - are both out, then a cancellation is possible. However, sometimes a stage manager or assistant stage manager will step in.

*And wasn't there a case where the author or director ended up going on sometime in the recent past (last year or two) for a major off-Broadway production?
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:21:03 PM
Quick questions to anyone

I need a list a plays where the title character does not appear.

Please add to the three below if one can

Waiting For Godot
Waiting For Lefty
Susan and God (Susan does, but God doesn't)

Was REBECCA ever made into a play?
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 08:21:12 PM
I am asking these questions because this info will be used in the play I am working on

The actor I am working with is really good. I am getting good vibes that the play is going to work out


More to come

DR Michael S - If you need the "rules", couldn't you just contact your regional Equity office and ask for a copy of the Handbook? Or if you happen to know someone who runs a theater in your area, get one from them?
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:21:16 PM
Page Eight Dance!!!
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:22:21 PM
I watched a couple of gay-themed movies tonight.

I began with SHELTER which has been sitting on the to-watch pile for quite some time. It was OK. Sweet performances but a ho-hum story.
Title: Re: RERUNS OF HAZEL
Post by: bk on July 08, 2009, 08:22:58 PM
Nobody comments on the wonderful blurbs?  My goodness, we're all in our own heads, aren't we?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 08:23:50 PM
DR Michael - Additionally - if you are looking for the Equity requirements for your play - the "rules" vary somewhat, sometimes drastically, from "Production" (Broadway), to "Tour" (which has something like 8 tiers now), "LORT", "SPT, and "Guest Artist".
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:24:53 PM
Then I rewatched THIRD MAN OUT, the first of the Donald Strachey movies. Its plot wasn't as good as the second and third films in the series, but Don and Tim had much more intimate encounters in the first film than in the subsequent ones.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 08:25:13 PM
Nobody comments on the wonderful blurbs?  My goodness, we're all in our own heads, aren't we?

Nice blurbs, bk.  -But were you really gonna post a "bad" blurb"?  ;)
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:25:38 PM
Next I skimmed through today's ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Nothing of interest there.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:27:44 PM
I looked at the TV box sets that I had yet to crack the cellophane on, and my eye fell on Season One of VERONICA MARS. I never watched the entirety of season one. I only watched the few episodes CBS ran during the summer after its first season, so most of these episodes are going to be brand new. Yes, I know the answers to who killed Lily Kane and who date-raped Veronica, but each episode also contains self-contained mysteries for the episode, and those will be fun to solve with Veronica.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:29:13 PM
I watched the pilot tonight which showed me how she made such tight friends with Wallace and Weevil. And found out out her disappearing mother. Very memorable pilot.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:29:58 PM
Looks like I'll be watching VERONICA MARS over the next weeks as long as I have some free time.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:31:19 PM
However, I didn't want to speed through the episodes too fast, so instead of watching another one, I flipped on the cable box and ERIN BROCKOVICH was on Encore, so I watched about 40 minutes of it. One of these days, I need to take the DVD off the shelf and rewatch the whole thing.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 08, 2009, 08:58:07 PM
I'm heading downstairs now and going to bed.

Good night!
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Post by: Sam on July 08, 2009, 09:29:14 PM
Dear Jose,   I have to agree with you about the blurbs.

Just thought I'd say I like Jose's sense of humor.
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Post by: Sam on July 08, 2009, 09:30:44 PM
Dear bk, nice blurbs on the new book. 

Looking forward to seeing the cover.

And reading the book.
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Post by: Sam on July 08, 2009, 09:31:34 PM
And ordering the new release tomorrow morning (or midnight tonight, if I'm awake).
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 09:32:13 PM
I actually need to start winding down myself.  I meeting a friend for a late-ish morning, and then I'll be showing my cousin, Christine, around New York City for a couple of hours. I'm looking forward to the reunion!

Goodnight.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 09:34:04 PM
Dear Jose,   I have to agree with you about the blurbs.

Just thought I'd say I like Jose's sense of humor.

Aw, Thank You, DR Sam.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 08, 2009, 09:35:04 PM
bk - You may want to Tweet those blurbs.  Or at least start setting up a "coming soon" page on Kritzerland.com.
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Post by: Sam on July 08, 2009, 09:40:06 PM
Must go down and check on the 2nd car parked on the street now that it's cool enough to go outside.

Summer heat and smog are here in LA.  The moon has been so beautiful the last couple of days.
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Post by: Sam on July 08, 2009, 09:43:22 PM
After reading Jose's posts, I would really hate to see The Nudie Musical get lost with all that is going on in NY in October.   It's so much fun to see, it deserves sold out shows.
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Post by: Sam on July 08, 2009, 09:44:33 PM
Till midnight.

Have a great Thursday everyone.

And lots of happy and healthy vibes  :) :) :) :)
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Post by: FJL on July 08, 2009, 10:04:23 PM
Hmmmmm, I will theorize that the question is whether you want to attract sold-out houses or important regional theatre people from around the country.  If you can schedule it around NAMT (see dates at namt.org), you stand a better chance of snagging some influential people in your audience who would otherwise not be in town - even though you run the risk of not having  a full full house.
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Post by: bk on July 09, 2009, 12:08:00 AM
I find it so nauseating that we've had no posts in two hours that I feel like vomiting on the ground.  I shan't, but I feel like it.  What our are lurkers supposed to do around here without pithy postings to be read?
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Post by: bk on July 09, 2009, 12:08:19 AM
Why is our time stamp off by about ten minutes?