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Title: ROTTEN APPLES
Post by: bk on June 30, 2007, 12:00:11 AM: Well, you've read the notes, perhaps one of the privileged read them on their new iPhone, and now it is time for you to post until the rotten cows come home.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2007, 12:05:55 AM: And the word of the day is: DAEDAL!
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2007, 12:11:02 AM: I'll no doubt think of more later but I was impressed with CG special effects in LOTR - particularly the "ghosts".
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2007, 12:12:14 AM: I also liked the Kraken in Pirates II.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2007, 12:12:40 AM: How to get it wrong - King Kong.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2007, 12:15:25 AM: One of my favourite movies is 2001. The effects may not be "special" these days but they still look good to me. I don't feel the same about the Star Wars effects.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2007, 12:19:09 AM: And for a "Simple" but very effective piece of filming, the final walking on water scene in "Being There".

When I was a kid I thought Cecil B's parting of the Red Sea was wonderful.

(Of course now I know so much more and that Val Kilmer is Moses)
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2007, 12:20:09 AM: All righty-dighty, here is a little Unseemly Trivia Contest question. Don't forget - do NOT post your answers to the site - send them to me at haineshisway@aol.com.

This revival of a play by a well-known playwright (but not one of the playwright's most well-known plays, at least to me) eked out a mere three months, despite its illustrious company of players. But, what makes this production fascinating is that its director would soon direct a wildly successful musical, and its cast, save for three people, had or would all star in classic Broadway musicals. This play also had incidental music by a composer who would go on to write the music for the wildly successful musical that this revival's director would soon direct. All but one of the people who had or would star in classic musicals would win Tony Awards for their performances.

Name the play and the author.

Name the cast members who had or would go onto star in classic musicals, name the musicals, and name the Tony winners.

Name the director and the musical he would soon direct.

Name the composer who wrote the incidental music and who would soon write the score to the successful musical that the director would soon direct.
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Post by: Michael on June 30, 2007, 03:34:57 AM: TOD

The Parting of the Red Sea (10 Commandments)
Ray Harryhausen Films
Earthquake/San Franscisco
Time Machine
War of the Worlds (Pal version)
Close Encounters of a 3rd Kind

I like visual effects pre CGI there was a real art to them. Model making, matte paitings.

Some off the top of my head
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 30, 2007, 03:54:07 AM: Thanks so much for the pictures, Jose. Whatta handsome buncha boys you are!
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 30, 2007, 03:55:12 AM: I wish I could have slept in this morning, but our painter is finally going to start work at the house so I have to meet ihm there at 8AM. Yawn....
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 30, 2007, 03:59:51 AM: Is it time for a new avatar of DR Music Guy, one in which we can see his handsome face? (And pink shirt?)
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Post by: Michael on June 30, 2007, 04:20:06 AM: Took me about 45 minutes to work on the trivia question. I also have never heard of the play
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 04:34:44 AM: I shall work on the Trivia Question after work today.

Lovely pictures from DRs JOSE and LAURA yesterday.

DR JASON, DR JOSE, DR MUSIC GUY, and DRMBARNUM all looking spiffy and lovely in the NYC environs!
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 04:35:01 AM: The Brain in an Acorn....
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 04:37:48 AM: Yes, MR BK watched ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT WOMAN....I have never seen it as it is presented...slightly letterboxed.

It looks fine....and the Ronald Stein score is one of my favorites. Frank Chase (son of writer Borden Chase [Red River] and brother of dancer Barrie Chase) has always been a favorite as Charlie the dancing Deputy. Frank made a few films and then went on to write a lot of television episodes, especially for "Bonanza."

And of course Miss Allison in her only top billed role. Her Nancy must be the Paris Hilton of her day, since the news reporter speaks to her personally about her marital discord.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 04:38:40 AM: I won $4 in Powerball yesterday.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 04:40:45 AM: The trivia question sounds so direct and simple. Why don't I have the answer yet?
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 04:41:30 AM: Congrats on JRand's powerball
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 05:06:52 AM: TOD:

I don't know a lot about film...

I like the "transition" effects from the past to present and back again in "Titanic."

Also, there are some wonderful "trick" shots in "Contact."
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 05:08:43 AM: DR JoseSPiano - I ditto those who have thanked you for all the photos and keeping us all up to date on the NYC gatherings.
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 05:09:48 AM: Would the new iPhone qualify as "daedal"? :)
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 05:11:36 AM: I think I have a better chance of winning the Powerball than ever successfully and fully completing an Unseemly Trivia Challenge!
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 05:13:38 AM: Looking forward to hearing about the Shrew in heck and the Cabaret. And theatre and eats reports from NYC. I mean, it's going to be Mikey's virign encounter with The Great White Way!
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 05:14:35 AM: Quote from: FJL on June 30, 2007, 04:41:30 AM
Congrats on JRand's powerball

Thanks DR FJL. I am off to work today, and will buy the winning ticket on the way! ;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 05:15:21 AM: Yes we must have links to reviews of the productions of our DR's GEORGE and CASON.
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 05:18:09 AM: [move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]***travel vibes***[/color][/size][/move]
to DR MusicGuy this afternoon!
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Post by: Ginny on June 30, 2007, 05:21:25 AM: Saturday morning greetings! I slept poorly last night, coughing. But nothin's gonna ruin my fun weekend in the Big Apple, so I'm up, showered, and ready for another day. DH Richard and I are seeing the matinee of Inherit the Wind, going to the party at Fred & Skip's, and seeing Curtains tonight.

So is this Brooklyn Diner breakfast at 10am?
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Post by: MusicGuy on June 30, 2007, 05:23:02 AM: Good morning Drs and studlies and lovelies and vixens and vamps.....

Well, I am just popping in for a moment to say "good morning," and to say what a thrilling day yesterday was. It was so filled with fun, good cheer, wonderful company, fantastic food..... and then was capped off with an evening that I almost can't describe, at the current production of ACL.

Many of you know of the close friendship that Kerry and I had the privelage of sharing with one of the original cast members of ACL. I haven't seen the show in several decades, because it brings up such intense emotions of sadness and loss in me.

But last night we had fantastic seats on the 10th row aisle (thank you Baayork and Jose!), and I just let myself dissolve into a puddle for just about the entire show. Joey Dudding, who played the role of Mark, was very good indeed, and at times his stance and body language were so much like Rick's that it was eerie (in a good sweet way). And Jason Tam (who played the role of Paul) was extraordinary in the depth of his emotion.

And now I can't see through my watery eyes again as I try to type this, so I will just say a very big THANK YOU to all of my great friends here in New York for being such great company all week.

And a heartfelt thank you and "world's biggest hug" to dear Jose for guiding me around, showing me his NYC, letting me cry when I needed to, laughing a lot with me, and just being the sweet person that he is. I am lucky to know you Jose !
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:23:06 AM: Travel vibes to DR MusicGuy.
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Post by: MusicGuy on June 30, 2007, 05:26:12 AM: Yes Ginny.... 10:00 AM -- Brooklyn Diner (address posted by Jose earlier).
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 30, 2007, 05:44:07 AM: Good morning, all! DR MBarnum in honor of OKLAHOMA! is going through a Mikey-makes-up-his-mind ballet and the footwork is frightening! Central Park or Virgin Megastore? When to move his trunks and hatboxes - and dorothy bag - to Rodzinski's? Oy! I'm going to throw him off that fire escape!

All I can think of at the moment is the Red Sea parting from THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 05:48:27 AM: Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I really can't believe that I'm up! Or something like that.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 05:49:56 AM: DR Ginny - Yes, the Brooklyn Diner.

155 W. 43rd Street
Between Broadway and 6th Ave. -It's basically on the corner of Broadway and 43rd. since that's where Broadway "bends".

10:00am

COME ONE! COME ALL!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 05:50:36 AM: DR MusicGuy - Thank You Too for a wonderful week. And you're very Welcome. See you in a little bit.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 05:51:12 AM: Alas, our favorite waiter will not be working this morning, but... One never knows, do one. ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 05:51:49 AM: OK... And on that note, I need to gather my rehearsal score for ACL and some other stuff before heading down to midtown for the day.

Laters...
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:54:57 AM: Does anyone know if Rodzinski ever got word of the 5:30 to 7:30 HHW gathering today?
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Post by: Ginny on June 30, 2007, 05:55:53 AM: My connection got glitchy there for a while - thanks for verifying the time and place. Sounds like it's just down Broadway from our hotel. See y'all soon!
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:58:26 AM: And on that subject, Tom Nondorf's new LEADING MEN column, featuring pix of Michael Arden Hugh Panaro, Peter Lockyer, Sean McDermott, and an extra picture of BD Wong and (the main leading man as far as I'm concerned) Skip Kennon alongside a brief description of Tom Nondorf's visit to see HERRINGBONE at Williamstown.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/109216.html
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 06:00:10 AM: There's a pull-quote:

"Updating from last month, I was able to head up to Williamstown, MA, to catch B.D. Wong in Herringbone, which was exactly as weird, wonderful, and "cool" as its star told us it would be." - Tom Nondorf, Leading Men column, Playbill.com
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 07:11:11 AM: Good morning.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 07:52:52 AM: Quote from: Edisaurus on June 30, 2007, 03:59:51 AM
Is it time for a new avatar of DR Music Guy, one in which we can see his handsome face? (And pink shirt?)

I was going to suggest the same thing, DR Edi, and I hope DR Music Guy will take you up on the suggestion (and the pre-made avatar).
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 07:55:52 AM: Good morning!

It did not cool off as predicted, and even an early morning shower did nothing but heat things up. Ah well, it IS summer, after all.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 07:57:34 AM: Slept very soundly last night and feel much better this morning, thankfully.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 07:58:24 AM: Many thanks for all the great snapshots, DR Jose. It is wonderful seeing folks "in the flesh" in these shots that we only see with words on this forum.

Anyone else with pictures to share, pelase keep them coming.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 08:00:09 AM: I'll probably finish the remaining three or so ACTION episodes this afternoon, and if there's time, I'll put in the last disc in the MURDER SHE WROTE set. I think there about five episodes left from season five to view.

Tonight, I'll be watching WOMAN IN THE DUNES, the only film in this newTeshigahara Criterion box that I have previously seen (and I saw it so long ago that my memory is foggy indeed).
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 08:01:56 AM: Also tonight is the HBO premiere of Robert Altman's last film A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION. I didn't see it in the theater nor on DVD, so I'll be recording it on HBO-HD, and I will get to it in a few days. Not sure if I can fit it in this weekend due to an overwhelming stack of DVDs that must be watched and that have priority over the things recorded off TV.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 08:04:36 AM: Continued reading in BROADWAY BABYLON last night before turning out the light, and it's a fun, easy read. Most of the background on these theater artists was already known to me having read biographies or autobiographies of the folks he's covered thus far (Merman, Tennessee Williams, William Inge), but the comments on them by their colleagues in the business have sometimes been most illuminating and are what give the book its kick.

There's an upcoming chapter on Tony Perkins that I'm looking forward to. Can't remember what's up next, however.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 08:04:55 AM: I am all alone in this place.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2007, 08:18:16 AM: I'm up, and must package up some packages.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 08:28:09 AM: I'm heading down now to read a bit and then start preparing lunch.

WBBL.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 30, 2007, 08:35:32 AM: I too am up. Probably too late to run over to the Brooklyn Diner, doggone it.

It was great seeing the crowd the other night, meeting MusicGuy and Singdaw, two more great stars in the HHW constellation. I had to bolt early to see one of my favorite singers, Sarah Shannon perform at Joe's Pub. Fantastic. Although ill-attended.

Last night Barnum met up with me at a Turkish restaurant nearby and I was the lone soul to attend the Bollywood film of his choosing. We thought we were going to a comedy and it turned out to be an intense action-adventure musical based that took place in Hong Kong. It was rather mind-blowing, I must admit, and I was surprised to find I enjoyed it. Really good acting.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 30, 2007, 08:36:24 AM: Oh, FJL, I emailed back I will be attending, but somehow it did not get through I guess.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 30, 2007, 08:36:28 AM: Quote from: JRand56 on June 30, 2007, 04:38:40 AM
I won $4 in Powerball yesterday.

At first I read that as $4 million and was thinking, "How nice for you."

My God, am I out of touch today!
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 08:38:58 AM: Toby and Dylan have suggested that we all play a round or two of the game "Drop That Food" today during the HHW gathering. We'd prefere that you not heed their begging for this game. :)
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Post by: Jeanne on June 30, 2007, 08:43:57 AM: Thank you, DR FJL, for noting my 1500 milestone post last night. i was completely unaware of it.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 08:44:53 AM: Great that you'll be coming, Rodzinski.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 30, 2007, 08:45:30 AM: I must be thinking of all those millions that DR LAURA is seeing in church donations.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 30, 2007, 08:47:41 AM: Nice photo, Edi. I have only a few photos from productions I was in. I completely concur with JRAND about taking lots of 'em.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 30, 2007, 08:50:32 AM: TOD:

I watched THE UNINVITED for the first time the other night and was MOST IMPRESSED with the ghost. It not only sent chills down my spine, they were chills like I've never had before. I can't imagine how it could have been done any better, with or without computer assistance.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 30, 2007, 08:52:46 AM: MATTH,
Re WOMAN IN THE DUNES: your experience is the opposite of mine. I, too, saw the film ages ago, but it has stayed most vividly in my mind--both the visuals and the metaphor. That is one film I will never forget!!
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Post by: Miss Karen on June 30, 2007, 09:01:09 AM: Quote from: Edisaurus on June 30, 2007, 03:59:51 AM
Is it time for a new avatar of DR Music Guy, one in which we can see his handsome face? (And pink shirt?)

I love it! It gets my vote -- not to say that his current avatar isn't lovely, but I'd rather see his smiling face (in a pink shirt!) instead of his behind on a piano bench (albeit a most fetching behind..)....
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Post by: Miss Karen on June 30, 2007, 09:05:00 AM: I'm glad to hear bk went to see Teddy -- hope it's a close-cropped do because I did not want to be sitting behind a "Big-Hared"(as they say in Texas) BK at the theatre tonight...
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Post by: Jeanne on June 30, 2007, 09:05:59 AM: In defence of MUSIC GUY'S old avatar, I thought it was quite clever, quite in keeping with the whole Guy Haines thing. Of course we love to see his handsome, smiling face, but I give him points for cleverness.

Has there ever been a HHW avatar contest?
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2007, 09:09:16 AM: Quote from: Edisaurus on June 30, 2007, 03:59:51 AM
Is it time for a new avatar of DR Music Guy, one in which we can see his handsome face? (And pink shirt?)

I AGREE! :D
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Post by: Miss Karen on June 30, 2007, 09:13:26 AM: I don't have time to stay and play -- but will post a Cabaret review later -- or let bk give one -- news flash!l The scene police arrested Boo-Key last night -- we'll be posting bail today in time to get him back to the theatre so he can continue his life of crime ....

That little thief was caught stealing every scene! All bias aside, his DM and DF thought he was fabulous as the Emcee!
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Post by: Miss Karen on June 30, 2007, 09:16:39 AM: Buyer beware regarding first generation items from Apple -- when I have time I'll relate my story about my iPod shuffle... gotta scram!
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2007, 09:22:45 AM: Quote from: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:58:26 AM
And on that subject, Tom Nondorf's new LEADING MEN column, featuring pix of Michael Arden Hugh Panaro, Peter Lockyer, Sean McDermott, and an extra picture of BD Wong and (the main leading man as far as I'm concerned) Skip Kennon alongside a brief description of Tom Nondorf's visit to see HERRINGBONE at Williamstown.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/109216.html

:D
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2007, 09:23:44 AM: Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Blanche, DD of DR JMK.

Edi-You looked great in the show.

DRLaura-Darling kitty photos.

Cilla-Glad you had fun painting the town/floats.

Jose-Thank you for all the delightful NY stories and photos
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2007, 09:24:35 AM: And for the curious, downtown Ashland is still in one piece, the bomb was a hoax.
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Post by: td on June 30, 2007, 09:50:50 AM: Quote from: FJL on June 30, 2007, 08:38:58 AM
Toby and Dylan have suggested that we all play a round or two of the game "Drop That Food" today during the HHW gathering. We'd prefere that you not heed their begging for this game. :)

Is that game anything like "Drop the Soap?" ::)
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Post by: td on June 30, 2007, 09:52:28 AM: While everyone else is having HHW fun in The Big Apple, I'm still having a blast having OKLAHOMA! here in the 'burgh.
I think Jason was quite happy to see me last night:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/IMG_1927.jpg
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Post by: td on June 30, 2007, 09:53:59 AM: As I was walking the streets - I wasn't WORKING the streets - I was walking them! This is what I saw:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/IMG_1921.jpg
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Post by: td on June 30, 2007, 09:54:22 AM: I'm flurried.
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Post by: td on June 30, 2007, 09:55:15 AM: DR BK, I didn't get to speak to Shirley Jones last night, but tomorrow after the closing show, I'll be sure to send her your regards.
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Post by: td on June 30, 2007, 09:55:35 AM: Still flurried.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2007, 09:56:44 AM: Hi td, nice photos. I'm amazed the street was empty.
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Post by: td on June 30, 2007, 09:56:47 AM: Jane! Why are you just sitting there like so much fish?
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 09:57:15 AM: Things look almost twice as well when you're slightly flurried
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Post by: td on June 30, 2007, 10:04:29 AM: . . .and as long as we're flurried who cares if we ever stop?
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 10:06:50 AM: Have we already done the flurry with the fringe on top?
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 10:07:46 AM: "Drop That Food" is more like Drop That Name, only with food.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2007, 10:10:31 AM: td, I'm popping in and out, doing laundry & various other projects around the house. I would rather be out walking on this beautiful day.
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Post by: Michael on June 30, 2007, 10:17:04 AM: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:vWTz0cm26nBucM:http://www.si.edu/sp/onair/lehorn.jpg)

Lena Horne

(http://www.billandted.org/pics/actors/clifforddavid.jpg)

Clifford David (1776 & Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat)

(http://dvdtoile.com/ARTISTES/2/2733.jpg)

James Goldman (Follies & A Lion In Winter & Evening Primrose

(http://home.nordnet.fr/~fmasschelein/jpg/steve.jpg)

David Garrison

(http://www.outdoor-michigan.com/Images/Famous_People/david_alan_grier.jpg)

David Allan Grier

(http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2005/06/15/vincent_donofrio_narrowweb__200x288.jpg)

Vincent D"Onofrio

(http://images.chatshow.net/celebs/rupertGraves/Intimate.jpg)

Rupert Graves
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 30, 2007, 10:17:40 AM: Bad gift someone got me once: A McDonald's Flurry Maker.
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Post by: Michael on June 30, 2007, 10:22:43 AM: Don't remember if it was mentioned

Film Critic Joe; Siegel passed away yesterday

(http://i.imdb.com/Photos/Events/4511/th-JoelSiegel_Kambo_7887998_400.jpg)

He received a Tony Award Nomination in 1981 as Best Actor in a musical.

Not really. He received it for co-writing the book for The First.
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Post by: Michael on June 30, 2007, 10:26:00 AM: Homophobic actor Isiah Washington has now brought up the race card over his recent firing from Grey's Anatomy.

He first denied it.

Said it twice.

Tried to blame on TR Knight as being jealous of him

and now the race card

I apologized and showed my remorse for what I said and for the pain I caused anyone. If a black man can't get forgiveness in this country, when so many other people like Robert Downey, Jr. and the governor of California get second and third chances... I think that says a lot about race and this country where we stand.

He also said

He said that the network's decision to send him to rehab after he used the offensive term was an attempt at "reprogramming" him. "There is no rehab for homophobia -- that was just some crap being put out by the network," he told the magazine." I went into an executive counseling program which many people in this industry know about and go to. They knew what the program was but chose to call it what they wanted to fit their agenda."

I think he should know when to shutup. People will forget about (I think) but to keep it going will not look good for him. They won't say it but what network would want him on one of his shows? If he is goign to slam the hand that fed him?

It's dinner theater time. I can see it now Isiah Washinton in
Norman is That You?
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 11:36:05 AM: Are we almost at page 4 yet?
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 11:37:27 AM: Can we get there before 3:00?
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 11:38:20 AM: I think i got the trivia answer.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2007, 12:25:31 PM: She of the Evil Eye is gone and I'm on my own until show time. Yay! Listening to some bossa nova and will then watch a DVD. I do have to make a couple of calls, but hopefully they won't take to long. And I do have to start wending my way through this 22 page NYMF contract.
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Post by: Jed on June 30, 2007, 12:36:13 PM: By golly, I think I cracked the trivia in record time! (well... record for me, that is...)
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 30, 2007, 12:37:42 PM: DR Jed! It's good to see you. How goes the job, the new living arrangements, ,arriage, and all?
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 12:42:23 PM: It is a very slow day at HHW.

Adam is here doing a World Music Demonstration.

Very entertaining....for those of us who are here.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 30, 2007, 01:03:43 PM: Barnum's packing up! Mikey's moving out!

This calls for a drink!
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2007, 01:32:42 PM: Slow is not the word - four pages? In what universe? I shall have to get out the bitch-slap maching posthaste.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2007, 01:35:09 PM: In other news, I just had an hour-long conversation with a choreograher - very nice, very positive, and I liked him and hired him - Adam Cates his name is - the credit I liked most for him is that he assisted Tommy Tune on Dr. Dolittle, so he's proficient in tap, and he's also worked with my friend Patti Columbo. And, as it turns out, his boyfriend is an MD (currently doing I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change in NY) and he'll be sending me his resume, so maybe we'll just keep it all in the family and hire him. Does anyone of our New York pros know Stephen (or Steven) Sarri?
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2007, 01:36:54 PM: So happy we've got the choreography position taken care of. I told him he could feel free to totally come up with his own Brain Tap choreography from scratch (since we'll have real honest-to-goodness ensemble people who can dance), and I told him as far as my staging of the musical numbers, he was free to make suggestions and/or embellish if he thought that was the thing to do. But, never fear - the Kimmel hands will be staying put.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 01:37:24 PM: Good afternoon. Something odd happened today. I was at the office working, and when I went to lock up and set the alarm, the thing kept telling me that a window was ajar and I couldn't set the alarm until I opened and slammed all the windows. Nothing was ajar when I unalarmed it earlier. I did see someone wandering around the property, though. Maybe they tried the windows?
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2007, 01:41:14 PM: Man, we've had a whole slew of trivia players, and they all got the answers. I really thought this was a stumper.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 01:41:29 PM: Hi Jed. Welcome back!
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 01:43:55 PM: Getting set for the 5:30 NYC HHW gathering.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 01:44:57 PM: If we ever get there :) maybe the new Brain choreographer can supply the page 5 dance.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 01:46:30 PM: td, please tell Jason hello for DR Sandra and me tonight.
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Post by: td on June 30, 2007, 01:46:33 PM: I just finished a tasty dinner of slow cooked pork, sauerkraut and dumplings. Feeling German and stuffed. No time to flurry.
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Post by: td on June 30, 2007, 01:47:47 PM: Quote from: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 01:46:30 PM
td, please tell Jason hello for DR Sandra and me tonight.

When I see Jason - tomorrow as a matter of fact, I shall send HUGS AND KISSES from DRs Sandra and Laura. Any other messages you would like to impart?
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 02:01:31 PM: I have a little message I'd like to impart (almost a MAME reference)
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Post by: td on June 30, 2007, 02:17:38 PM: Quote from: FJL on June 30, 2007, 02:01:31 PM
I have a little message I'd like to impart (almost a MAME reference)

Impart away, DR FJL. . .
Is the man in the moon a myth?
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 02:17:56 PM: Just give him a big kiss from us both.
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Post by: George on June 30, 2007, 02:22:52 PM: Quote from: JRand56 on June 30, 2007, 05:15:21 AM
Yes we must have links to reviews of the productions of our DR's GEORGE and CASON.

This isn't a review, but click HERE (http://www.theolympian.com/arts/story/147907.html) for a write-up about our production where Pug (the director) talks about her concept. :) There's also a picture of the woman who's playing Kate (this picture is used on the poster) but in the show, she doesn't wear the horns.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 02:24:40 PM: Great pics, DR td. Thanks for posting them. Is Martin Mull in OKLAHOMA!, too?

;)
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 02:26:46 PM: Quote from: Jane on June 30, 2007, 09:23:44 AM
Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Blanche, DD of DR JMK.

Why, thank you, DR Jane! Hereforto, I had thought this was a camp reference! :)
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Post by: George on June 30, 2007, 02:29:01 PM: Thanks Cillaliz, Edisaurus, Jose for the good opening night wishes!
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Post by: George on June 30, 2007, 02:29:31 PM: Quote from: Jed on June 30, 2007, 12:36:13 PM
By golly, I think I cracked the trivia in record time! (well... record for me, that is...)

I don't think I'll have time to even try. I'm meeting a friend (and fellow "Shrew" actor) for lunch in a half hour...and I still need to shower! Later today, we're both auditioning for Capital Playhouse and I also still need to put together a resume. So much to do...so much procrastination. ::)

Until later!
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 02:29:48 PM: I watched a couple of MURDER SHE WROTE episodes this afternoon. One of them had Jessica recognizing an old friend on the streets of Boston but he claimed not to know her. When she phoned his wife, she said he was dead. Among the guest stars were Jerry Orbach, Karen Morrow, and Andrew Stevens.
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 02:30:42 PM: DR td, I've never met Jason, but you can tell him there's a fellow at HHW who thinks he's really swell! :)

Love the photo of you two...it looks like you're both about to embark on a very passionate tango!!
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 02:31:35 PM: DR Rodzinksi - another sterling entry in your scrapbook!
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 02:32:22 PM: The other MURDER SHE WROTE episode involved Jessica's nephew who's just been placed on a professional baseball team. The woman who does the pregame and postgame interviews is murdered and Jessica helps with the investigation. Among the guest stars were Vince Edwards, Anne Lockhart, Shea Farrell, and Paul Sorvino.
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 02:34:51 PM: Nice photo montage, DR Michael S.!!
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 02:35:36 PM: The only two episodes left in the set are actually two parts of the same story - the famous one that features Jean Simmons as a murder mystery author-rival of Jessica's. The very young Daniel MacDonald plays her stepson in this two-parter and Ken Howard is Jean's husband. Looking forward to seeing this outstanding mystery story again. Simmons is so good that she earned an Emmy nomination for her performance.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2007, 02:36:38 PM: We're STILL on page four?
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 02:36:49 PM: Apparentlly the NY HHW contingent is too busy having fun and going to broadway shows to post about what they've been up to! ;)
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2007, 02:36:54 PM: At long last - page five.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2007, 02:37:06 PM: Will we never get to page six?
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2007, 02:37:50 PM: I'm afraid all the errant and truant will have to make up for lost time. Perhaps a little eyeshadow and rouge - lost time really likes eyeshadow and rouge.

Perhaps I'll watch a motion picture on DVD.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 02:38:07 PM: Page Five Harry, Ron, McGonagall, and Dumbledore Dance!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 02:38:32 PM: Quote from: bk on June 30, 2007, 02:37:06 PM
Will we never get to page six?

We just got to page five so it will take a little time.
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 02:44:14 PM: Love takes time...

(so says Sondheim in A Little Night Music)
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2007, 02:44:34 PM: Lovely to see DR Jed.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2007, 02:45:37 PM: DP Colin and I met Blanche last October - I didn't notice anything particularly Camp about her. (But her name is just right).
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 02:55:16 PM: It is too difficult to cut and paste google images with this little "tap pad" on the laptop...but I am very grateful that I can stay caught up while out of town. The thought of trying to go back and read days and days of postings is too much! :)
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 02:59:08 PM: Just read the latest installment of "The Leading Men," and I enjoyed it thoroughly, DR Rodzinski. Good job as always!
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2007, 02:59:40 PM: I did see that you were sorting through your socks DR BringMore
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 02:59:53 PM: Heading down now to read more of BROADWAY BABYLON and then back to the den for the rest of MURDER SHE WROTE, season 5 and WOMAN IN THE DUNES.

WBBL.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2007, 03:00:28 PM: "Who's on line" can be so useful.
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 03:02:16 PM: But even MORE interesting is "Who's who on line!" :)
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2007, 03:03:54 PM: Yesterday's TOTD.
We watched "The Good Shepherd" last night.
I had not seen Keir Dullea in anything for so long!. (Not being a watcher of TV, I guess that was not surprising).

At least it wasn't Tom Hanks in the lead role. That's always a plus.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2007, 03:04:34 PM: Quote from: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 03:02:16 PM
But even MORE interesting is "Who's who on line!" :)
Far more of a challenge!
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 03:05:02 PM: So did the "episode" between Streisand and one of her four Broadway men that DR JoseSPiano referred to last week actually occur? I can't seem to find any reference to it online anywhere...
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 30, 2007, 03:05:17 PM: Quote from: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 05:13:38 AM
Looking forward to hearing about the Shrew in heck and the Cabaret. And theatre and eats reports from NYC. I mean, it's going to be Mikey's virign encounter with The Great White Way!

I hope someone is taking care of his lemon petunias while he's away.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2007, 03:06:30 PM: Penny O made a short stop in Ashland today. We walked along the creek for a bit, and then escorted her back to her car. She has a long drive home & really stopped to see Sherlock. :) He was very happy to see her too.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2007, 03:09:08 PM: Sad about Joel Siegel. He went to Hamilton High with my brother.
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 03:13:58 PM: Quote from: Edisaurus on June 30, 2007, 03:05:17 PM
I hope someone is taking care of his lemon petunias while he's away.

I'm sure DR MBarnum's lemon petunias will be just fine.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 03:21:22 PM: My guess is that Libby Appel dropped bigger bombs in Ashland than could ever be found in a single car.

"I Don't Wear the Horns in the Show" - that's the name of the opening number in my new cabaret act!
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2007, 03:31:02 PM: I knew Joel's sister Phyllis very well.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2007, 03:31:26 PM: Started a DVD, next thing I knew it was thirty minutes later. But I'm enjoying the movie now.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 03:33:50 PM: I have nothing to say, except that MusicGuy is in the air.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 04:55:27 PM: The HHW between-shows party is but a memory. The dishes are cleaned, and the dish forgotten (at least by me).
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 04:56:09 PM: And since the revival of COMPANY is closing tomorrow...
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 04:56:25 PM: One for Mahler
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2007, 05:03:22 PM: Well, this is the slowest day we've had in the last six months. Skammen, and there will be hell toupee and they will RUE the day.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:05:58 PM: Since we're lacking in posts, i shall list the guests who were over individually, in order of appearance
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:07:12 PM: The partay was called for 5:30, but a small group actually arrived early, about 5:05. I informed them that while they could come in, I wouldn't be able to be pleasant until 5:30.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:07:37 PM: The early birds were:
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:07:48 PM: Larry
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:08:02 PM: Rodzinski
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:08:17 PM: and MBarnum
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:09:03 PM: We actually did have a few drinks for them and some food was ready, so we started a mini-party early. :)
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:09:44 PM: Next to arrive were
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:10:13 PM: Jose (who was just coming from a performance of COMPANY, which is being taped for PBS today)
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:13:20 PM: and DR Jason (who was coming from AVENUE Q, where he is merchandising manager), who really looks fabulous and fit if anyone who is casting anything was wondering about such things :)
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:14:04 PM: Last to arrive at about 5:50 were Ginny and
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:16:05 PM: her DH Richard, because after they saw Inherit The Wind, they had trouble getting a bus so their timing got off, but they did get here while there were still appetizers, and with ten minutes to spare before dinner was served.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:17:35 PM: Hmm..that's a whole lot of my avatar
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:18:11 PM: The dishes were (listed individually to make for more posts)
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:18:22 PM: a dleicious hot cheese dip
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:18:42 PM: deviled eggs with bacon crumbled on top
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:19:14 PM: glazed pecans
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:19:50 PM: garlic hummus with pita slices
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:20:07 PM: Then came dinner:
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:20:45 PM: a salad with a classic vinagrette (sp?)
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:20:56 PM: great garlic bread
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:21:36 PM: and the main course, red bell pepper rigatoni baked with three cheeses
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:21:59 PM: To add to the posts, the three cheeses were:
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:22:10 PM: mozzarella
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:22:22 PM: parmesan
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:22:34 PM: and ricotta
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:23:32 PM: And dessert was: Delicious homemade chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, and Haagen- Dazs ice cream
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:24:02 PM: And that's the PAGE SIX gossip report on the mini-gathering
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:24:15 PM: And onto page 7
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Post by: Jed on June 30, 2007, 05:29:24 PM: Goodness, it seems I scared everyone off when I poked my head in earlier! Where have all the Hainsies gone?
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 05:47:02 PM: Everyone seems to be out partying or running errands. I went to OfficeMax to get a file made into a PDF; then I fixed a simple dinner of:
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 05:47:30 PM: Chicken breasts
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 05:47:42 PM: Mashed potatoes
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 05:47:55 PM: and lima beans.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 05:48:23 PM: I need to go buy some stamps, but I do not want to go outside in the 109F heat.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:49:58 PM: DR Laura - L
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:50:09 PM: OL!
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 05:50:09 PM: Although I am going to have to go out in the 109F heat when MR MusicGuy arrives in a half hour.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:51:06 PM: Desperate posting days call for desperate measures
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 05:52:48 PM: No kidding.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 05:54:01 PM: Your dinner was much better than mine.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 05:54:53 PM: I hope you suggested to DR Jason that he get his buttcheeks back here.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:55:11 PM: 109F? That's nothing - the pasta was cooked at 325F for almost an hour.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 05:58:43 PM: And it's a dry heat.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 05:59:47 PM: Laura - I would never use such a word as buttcheeks in a conversation with DR Jason. But I must say he was an inspiration for weight loss for a little while. until I heard how difficult the program, which he seems to think was pretty easy, seemed to be.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 06:00:49 PM: As long as HE thinks it is easy ...
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 06:01:14 PM: Did you suggest nicely that we miss him here and would like to see him come home?
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 06:01:43 PM: They are predicting temps up to 117F for July 4.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 06:07:14 PM: And we are having a cookout. I think we just need to put the food out in the sun and let it cook.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 06:07:23 PM: Not trying to outdo, but we may have fried chicken for which the oil temperature may go up to 375F on July 4.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 06:08:13 PM: L
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 06:08:49 PM: O
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 06:09:15 PM: L
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 06:09:52 PM: I am waiting for DR MusicGuy's plane to land.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 06:12:08 PM: We definitely asked when he's coming back to HHW; he's heard that he's missed on here, but I gather since his current job is with the public, he doesn't have time during work as he did at his previous job.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 06:20:02 PM: joshie pushed his way onto my lap and i can hardly reach the keyboard.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 06:20:39 PM: boy, won';t he be surprised when the cell phone rings in a few minutes.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 06:22:14 PM: All this talk of fahrenheit and buttcheeks and errancy and truancy has gotten us to page 8
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 06:22:34 PM: OK, now - page 8
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2007, 06:23:17 PM: I've nothing to report or say
(almost a Dear Reader Laura or DR Sanda Reference)
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 06:23:44 PM: DR MusicGuy has landed.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 06:24:28 PM: Bye, fellas.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 06:28:46 PM: Drive safely, Laura. Stay cool.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2007, 06:39:27 PM: I shall now be on my way to see Cabaret, and then hopefully for a bite to eat, after which I shall return. Keep the home fries burning.
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Post by: Michael on June 30, 2007, 06:41:36 PM: Quote from: td on June 30, 2007, 01:47:47 PM
When I see Jason - tomorrow as a matter of fact, I shall send HUGS AND KISSES from DRs Sandra and Laura. Any other messages you would like to impart?

Tell Jason Graae I created a music video starring him.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 06:51:40 PM: Too many different Jasons, I'm getting confused. :)
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Post by: Jeanne on June 30, 2007, 07:22:18 PM: Quote from: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 02:55:16 PM
It is too difficult to cut and paste google images with this little "tap pad" on the laptop...but I am very grateful that I can stay caught up while out of town. The thought of trying to go back and read days and days of postings is too much! :)

Singdaw, I was out of town for two weeks with limited computer access. That was a month ago and I still haven't completely caught up. Why not give it up? Well, I keep thinking I might miss something important!
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Post by: Jeanne on June 30, 2007, 07:28:22 PM: Quote from: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 05:54:53 PM
I hope you suggested to DR Jason that he get his buttcheeks back here.

Laura! I never thought I'd hear you talk like that!!! It MUST be the heat!
;)
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 07:32:22 PM: DR MusicGuy has been delivered home safely.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 07:32:39 PM: It is now a nippy 105F.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 07:35:18 PM: DR LAURA did you know there was a site that will convert files to PDF for free?
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 07:35:44 PM: Thanks DR FJL.....it's just like being there.....the next best thing.

I hope you noticed cameras flashing!
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 07:36:07 PM: I was watching The Beales of Grey Gardens....more Edie and Little Edie.

Whew!
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 07:37:41 PM: I liked the special effects in the original KING KONG.

I liked the special effects in ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE.

I liked the special effects in THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, even though they left out a few plagues.

2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, of course
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 07:38:16 PM: Welcome home, DR MUSIC GUY.

And DR RODZINSKI - another sparkling column.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 07:38:51 PM: Wheels On My Bed

That is is the title of my autobiography....part one.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 07:40:35 PM: Quote from: JRand56 on June 30, 2007, 07:35:18 PM
DR LAURA did you know there was a site that will convert files to PDF for free?

No, I did not know that. I hope you will share your information.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 07:42:28 PM: Quote from: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 07:40:35 PM
No, I did not know that. I hope you will share your information.

Hang on and I will find it in my bookmarks for you. ;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 07:46:03 PM: Here ya go.

I use it all the time for the theatre website. Pretty nifty. ;D

http://www.freepdfconvert.com/ (http://www.freepdfconvert.com/)
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 07:47:48 PM: Try a simple file and see what you think.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 07:56:32 PM: Very neat! Thanks. I pay five dollars every month for that!
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 07:57:25 PM: Hello to DR JED!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 07:57:51 PM: Quote from: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 07:56:32 PM
Very neat! Thanks. I pay five dollars every month for that!

My email address is my PayPal account!

Save the $5!! ;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2007, 07:58:56 PM: MAD Tv is coming on!!
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 07:59:46 PM: It IS slow around here tonight. We are a pathetic couple of people, with nothing to do on a Saturday night.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 08:12:50 PM: Oh, my, how soon we forget and how quickly we get spoiled. There was a time when we would have been thrilled over this many posts and this many pages.

I don't understand why we can't be satisfied with what we have instead of always wanting something else. Seems like a waste of energy to me.

But that's just me, I guess.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 08:16:08 PM: I have forgotten to talk about the TOD every time I've been on-line today.

Like others, I was awed by the effects in THE TEN COMMANDMENTS when I first saw the film in the theater as a young boy.

I also think some of the effects in THE WIZARD OF OZ are stupendous even now.

As for CGI, I was bowled over by JURASSIC PARK when I first saw it on a midnight showing the (early) day of its official opening. Nothing I've seen since has topped it though some of the effects in the HARRY POTTER movies have certainly equaled it.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 08:18:41 PM: Tonight, I began by watching "Mirror, Mirror On the Wall" episodes of MURDER SHE WROTE that ended the fifth season in grand style. Besides Jean Simmons (as Jessica's mystery writer rival who's on the decline), Ken Howard, and Daniel McDonald that I mentioned earlier, also in the guest cast were David Hedison, Shelley Fabares, and Richard Anderson. A first rate cast in a very well done mystery.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 08:19:23 PM: And one for Mirror
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2007, 08:20:59 PM: FJL-Dinner sounds delicious.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 08:21:37 PM: Then, I watched the entirety of WOMAN IN THE DUNES. It's a long movie at almost 2 1/2 hours, and there isn't one boring moment in the entire film. Haunting, mesmerizing in its direction and performances (especially Eiji Okada as the desperate man), superb photography, and despite a mono soundtrack, one of the most evocative mixes of music and sound ever. Really a phenomenal movie.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 08:22:06 PM: I am proofreading my PowerPoint for tomorrow.

I live a pleasantly unexciting life.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 08:22:53 PM: There's another video essay on the Criterion disc by James Quandt, but I'll have to watch it tomorrow. There was no time this evening.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 08:24:44 PM: Tomorrow, I'll have another Teshigahara film in the set to watch: THE FACE OF ANOTHER which I've never seen (but the description sounded a little like SECONDS).

I should also be able to finish the three remaining ACTION episodes and I'll probably watch LAND OF THE PHAROAHS tomorrow, too.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2007, 08:25:16 PM: Darn, I keep missing Jed.
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Post by: Jane on June 30, 2007, 08:25:40 PM: DR Laura, how far from the airport do you live?
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 08:26:11 PM: Matt - When you say "I don't understand why we can't be satisfied with what we have instead of always wanting something else. Seems like a waste of energy to me," I assume you're just having fun, right? I know it sounds silly to want more postings for their own sake, but it's fun to shoot for records, isn't it, be they monthly or daily. And of course, wanting something else is what makes for progress as a general matter, both in terms of personal accomplishment and making our small mark on the world we live in, be it moving other people by a performance in a local theater or leaving behind an artsitic work that could be done after you're gone or having arelationship or whatever.

Perhaps you were kidding around. If so, never mind.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 08:32:58 PM: Quote from: FJL on June 30, 2007, 08:26:11 PM
Matt - When you say "I don't understand why we can't be satisfied with what we have instead of always wanting something else. Seems like a waste of energy to me," I assume you're just having fun, right? I know it sounds silly to want more postings for their own sake, but it's fun to shoot for records, isn't it, be they monthly or daily. And of course, wanting something else is what makes for progress as a general matter, both in terms of personal accomplishment and making our small mark on the world we live in, be it moving other people by a performance in a local theater or leaving behind an artsitic work that could be done after you're gone or having arelationship or whatever.

Perhaps you were kidding around. If so, never mind.

No, I wasn't kidding. Numbers for numbers sake makes no sense to me. I'd rather have ten posts of quality than a hundred one word or one sentence posts here just for the sake of adding numbers for a total. I understand that people have milestones of posting numbers they shoot for individually, but to complain about having 200 posts instead of 600 posts just for the sake of an arbitrary number doesn't compute for me.

I don't mean to spoil anyone's good times in having fun with posting. But I still come here to read about people's days, their activities, their lives, and if we get only 200 posts for a specific day, I just don't see the problem.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 08:37:38 PM: Oh, so I guess that's not a general philosophy, just about posting numbers.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 08:38:37 PM: Quote from: FJL on June 30, 2007, 08:37:38 PM
Oh, so I guess that's not a general philosophy, just about posting numbers.

That's all I've been talking about. Said nothing about anything else.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 08:41:52 PM: But may we celebrate at least a little when you reach post 26000, only 30 posts away? :)
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 08:42:00 PM: And now, I've got a bit of writing to do and will then head downstairs to bed.

Good night!
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2007, 08:43:02 PM: Quote from: FJL on June 30, 2007, 08:41:52 PM
But may we celebrate at least a little when you reach post 26000, only 30 posts away? :)

You may if you wish. To be honest, I don't look at my or anyone's totals until someone makes a point of mentioning it. It just never occurs to me.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 08:49:37 PM: I actually wonder what else a discussion board could be measured by in terms of "tangible" measures of popularity and participation besides number of posts or page views. But yesterday and today, being with people I never would have met but for HHW, was a lovely intangible measure.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2007, 09:00:50 PM: I live about a ten-minute drive from the airport.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 30, 2007, 09:02:27 PM: What a swell party this was! First, a wonderful fete chez Skip and Fred which was a delightful melange of wonderful food, interesting company, and sparkling conversation. A dinner invitation to West 43rd Street is something to be longed for. The hosts are never thanked enough for their efforts, so thank you, DR FJL and Skip. You are the salt of the earth, two of the best.

Then, off to CURTAINS, which is vastly improved since the third preview DR Jose and I caught with DR Cillaliz. Jason Daniely was out so we saw everyone but him in the original cast. Matt Farnsworth played Jason's role and was quite good. After the show, I took DRS Ginny, MBarnum, Jose, Jason, and DH Richard backstage to meet the wonderful Karen Ziemba. We also saw my friends Noah Racey and John Bolton. All in all, a wonderful evening out.
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 09:03:47 PM: Who are you calling fete?

:)
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 09:05:29 PM: So great having all of you over!

Is your shirt OK, Larry?
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 09:06:22 PM: Ooh, ooh, Larry's inches away from 9000!
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 30, 2007, 09:11:39 PM: I wonder if BK had his spoon in this pot:

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I just finished watching the the movie in HD on Comcast on Demand - a beautiful film with a simply gorgeous Goldsmith score. I could watch Sean Connery and Lorraine Bracco swing through the Amazon treetops to Goldsmith's "TREES" for hours.

der Brucer
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 09:12:10 PM: DR FJL:
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 09:12:22 PM: Really
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 09:12:33 PM: enjoyed
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 09:12:53 PM: your
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 09:13:06 PM: post
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 09:13:18 PM: about
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 09:13:30 PM: the
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 09:13:41 PM: party!
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 09:14:12 PM: Sorry I had to miss it!
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Post by: singdaw on June 30, 2007, 09:14:39 PM: [and apologies to Matt H.!!!!] :)
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Post by: FJL on June 30, 2007, 09:18:08 PM: singdaw - That's OK. We ended up miscounting and didn't have enough chairs anyway. :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 30, 2007, 09:36:44 PM: Hello All,

Long day at Saturday in the Park. Lovely weather. I spent the afternoon on a friend's front porch across the street from the park. With the hills you can't see the band shell, but you can hear it. It was lovely. There was shade and music and beer and a flush toilet instead of a port-a-pottie.

I did go to the concert a few times, but mostly stayed away from the crowds.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 30, 2007, 09:40:17 PM: B.B. King sounded great. I went over for the beginning of his set, then listened from a distance. He has some trouble getting around and joked about being old and sitting in a chair, but he played. I left before the fireworks. There are between 20,000 and 30,000 people in an area that holds the people fine, but doesn't deal with all the cars very well. I decided to get home before the crowd. Glad I did
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 30, 2007, 09:43:14 PM: Fun hearing from the New Yorkers. DR Elmore, CURTAINS changed a lot from the night we saw it in previews to the next night. That's why I went back one more time.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 09:43:45 PM: Good Evening!

Must get more than four hours of sleep tonight.
Must get more than four hours of sleep tonight.
Must get more than four hours of sleep tonight.
Must get more than four hours of sleep tonight.
Must get more than four hours of sleep tonight.
Must get more than four hours of sleep tonight.
Must get more than four hours of sleep tonight.
Must get more than four hours of sleep tonight.
Must get more than four hours of sleep tonight.
Must get more than four hours of sleep tonight.

Etc., etc., etc...
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 30, 2007, 09:44:38 PM: Sleep well DR Jose
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 09:50:10 PM: In other news...

Breakfast at the Brooklyn Diner was fun and festive and delicious! In attendance this morning, besides myself, were DRs Ben, Ant, Jason, MusicGuy, MBarnum, Ginny and Richard. *I could probably make a meal out of the BD's fried polenta side dish.

And it was a nice way to end DR MusicGuy's segment of this week's HHW activities. I did head out a little early to make it over to rehearsal, but...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 09:52:47 PM: ...When I got to the Roundabout Rehearsal Studio, there was already another rehearsal pianist there. "What are you doing here?" Well... So, after a few phone calls, I went ahead and headed back to the Brooklyn Diner, and just happened to catch everyone as the partay was breaking up so that DR MusicGuy could head to the airport. -And it was also nice to be able to give a proper Goodbye-Hug to him also.

*And after a few more phone calls, it turned out we were double-booked for tomorrow's rehearsals too, but since Ann stayed today, I'm going to take tomorrow's rehearsal.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 09:54:13 PM: After browsing the Virgin Megastore with DRs MBarnum and Jason, I went ahead and headed back to the theatre to get some much-needed practice time on the keyboard. I think I'm as ready as I'll ever be for my "debut" Wednesday afternoon. Just need to do it now! And then...
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 30, 2007, 09:56:29 PM: I am very sleepy, so I'll say good night.
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Post by: td on June 30, 2007, 10:03:59 PM: I just watched two dvds! Michael Winner's THE NIGHTCOMERS with Marlon Brando doing an Irish Brogue. Strange, unsatisfying little film with an excellent transfer to dvd.
This was followed by Alexandro Jodorosky's THE HOLY MOUNTAIN. Loopy, trippy and ultimately quite satisfying with a stellar dvd presentation.
Odd thing, both film had exploding toads. . . . :o
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 10:04:29 PM: And then came the final Saturday matinee of Company. Yes, this production has had it's admirers and detractors, and I understand the kudos and criticisms, and I'd have to count myself in among the admirers.

Raul Esparza was simply awesome! A truly amazing, one-of-a-kind performance. His acting was truly phenomenal, and his singing was beautiful when called for and raw when called for - and he sounded a lot better than he did on The Tonys and even the OCR of this revival. The sweetness in his voice during "Someone is Waiting" was particularly affecting.

The device/conceit/gimmick of the actors playing instruments bothered me slightly early on, but it grew on me. And since the ensemble for this show is sizable - at least in comparison to last season's Sweeney Todd - there were more players, thus more instruments to fill out the orchestral sound. I particularly enjoyed the piano and bass work of Matt Castle - who has had a career of composer, conductor and musician before this acting turn.

The show did start almost 20 minutes late due to the TV cameras being set up. Lonny Price, who happened to be the director for the TV version of this John Doyle production, came out before the show, and introduced the cameras and camera-men, as well as reminding people to turn off your cell-phones and beepers - "You don't want to be reminded when you watch the DVD that you forgot to turn off your cell phone." ;)

But once the lights went down... WOW! And the audience was with the actors on stage from moment one. There was a great energy in the house. Truly one of my top theatrical experiences.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 10:07:00 PM: After the show, I happened to run into Barbara Walsh's husband outside the theatre. We worked a couple of times back down in Richmond, Violet and Richmond. Then it also turned out that another Richmond director had come up for the weekend, so Jack took us backstage to see Barbara. It was great getting to see her again, and her "Joanne" really was a total reinvention of the part. And I told her so.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 10:08:51 PM: Then it was off to Fred and Skip's for dinner. A wonderful meal shared with some wonderful friends. What more could anyone ask for?

And I will add another big Thank You to our hosts.

-And to Toby and Dylan too, of course! :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 10:15:03 PM: Then after checking at the Box Office and finding out that there were some house row seats available, I went ahead and purchased a ticket to see Curtains. I was sitting in Row H, DR MBarnum was in Row J, and DRs elmore, Ginny, and Richard were in Row M. We all had great seats. And we all enjoyed the show.

As DR elmore mentioned, they've really done a good amount of work on the show since previews. I didn't pick up any drastic changes, but I did catch a few new intros and outros, a couple of new jokes, and some clarifications and simplifications of plot points in the book.

And Thanks to DR elmore for taking us all back up to Karen Ziemba's dressing room after the show (again).

OH! And I did take some photographic proof of DR MBarnum's FIRST Broadway Show! :D
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 30, 2007, 10:48:48 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 10:08:51 PM

-And to Toby and Dylan too, of course! :)

I'm glad someone mentioned them - they were totally ignored by Elmore!

der Brucer
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 10:50:37 PM: Well, I believe I can just get almost eight hours of sleep before I have to head to rehearsal in the morning, so... But before I go...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 10:52:12 PM: DR vixmom - What time were you thinking of coming in?

-Or does anyone know when DR vixmom was planning on coming in? If so...

HHW Pizza Dinner at John's Pizza Times Square - 44th Street (between 8th and 9th). Meet at 5:15 - or even slightly earlier since it will most likely be crowded.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 10:53:30 PM: And if anyone else in the New York area would like to catch up on their theatrical viewing this week, there is a nice discount offer on a couple of shows at:

www.broadwayonthefourth.com
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 30, 2007, 10:55:22 PM: Quote from: FJL on June 30, 2007, 08:49:37 PM
I actually wonder what else a discussion board could be measured by in terms of "tangible" measures of popularity and participation besides number of posts or page views.

I think a useful measure is noting how many new faces appear - and soon become old hands: Miss Karen, Singsaw, Edisaurus, etc.

Another interesting metric might be the number of purchases (books/CDs/DVDs) are made based on another poster's recommendation.

My only regret is that we have so few non-US posters.

der Brucer
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 10:57:39 PM: OK... Me so tired....

Goodnight.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 30, 2007, 10:57:45 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 10:15:03 PM

OH! And I did take some photographic proof of DR MBarnum's FIRST Broadway Show! :D

No pictures of Barnum re-registering his Virginity at the Megastore?

der Brucer
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 11:00:01 PM: OOOOH!!!!!!! Before I forget again....

So, we're in a cab heading back from the East Village the other night - DRs elmore, MBarnum and myself. Michael starts checking out the various stores we're passing...

"Pa Pa Ya King... Papa Yaking..."

PAPAYA KING

:)

I guess he still had Bollywood on the brain from his trip to the video store.

-In any case, all of three of us had a good, hearty laugh.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 11:00:32 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on June 30, 2007, 10:57:45 PM
No pictures of Barnum re-registering his Virginity at the Megastore?

der Brucer

His virginity is still intact.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2007, 11:00:56 PM: Ok... Now I'm really going to bed.

Bonne nuit.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 30, 2007, 11:31:05 PM: Hmmm...all alone!

If I leave now and bk returns to an "empty" board there will be hell to pay!

der Brucer

Guess I'll go read today's Ann Coulter column

* Quote of the day:

So for those of you who haven't read any of my five best-selling books: Liberals are driven by Satan and lie constantly.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 30, 2007, 11:43:11 PM: Note to BK:

Based on TV interviews, many of the folks standing in line all-night to get an iPhone were youngsters expecting to make a killing by re-selling their purchase on eBay - and based on Play Station/XBox precedents, they might well succeed.

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on July 01, 2007, 12:18:45 AM: Has BK been kidnapped by the Kit-Kat girls?

Is George still in Hell?

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on July 01, 2007, 12:39:04 AM: If I make another post on this board I will be arrested for virtual auto-eroticism!

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der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on July 01, 2007, 01:01:01 AM: IT'S ONE AM!

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YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!

der Brucer
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2007, 01:21:42 AM: Finally home from Cabaret and a late-night supper with Miss Karen and Boo-Key, as well as Miss Adriana Patti. I shall now write Ye Olde Notes in a hurry.