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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #90 on: April 08, 2009, 08:03:40 AM »
Today I'll be working on the Blu-ray version of Criterion's THE WAGES OF FEAR. I didn't buy Criterion's updated version of the film that came out a couple of years ago. I had the original and while possessing some dirt and other anomolies, it was good enough for the infrequency with which I watch the movie.

So, now I'm going to see the new transfer for the first time and now in high definition, too.
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« Reply #91 on: April 08, 2009, 08:05:05 AM »
Page Four Dance!!!
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« Reply #92 on: April 08, 2009, 08:05:10 AM »
DR MattH sorry your computer is not letting you watch Adam's IDOL performance.  I'm sure they will show some of it again on tonight's show.
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #93 on: April 08, 2009, 08:06:05 AM »
I'm doing lunch today with friends rather than tomorrow. It's Spring Break week here, and some of them are not going in to work tomorrow.
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #94 on: April 08, 2009, 08:07:37 AM »
Quote from: Jennifer on April 08, 2009, 08:05:10 AM
DR MattH sorry your computer is not letting you watch Adam's IDOL performance.  I'm sure they will show some of it again on tonight's show.

Yes, the gods seem to be against me on this particular performance. I just tried to boot up my office computer and it locked up tight. (I'm on a laptop right now.) So, it may be tonight's results show before I get a chance to see it. I'm having no luck with YouTube at all.
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #95 on: April 08, 2009, 08:11:09 AM »
Jon Stewart had one of his most hilarious riffs in a long time last night on the Faux News attempts to state we're becoming a nation led by a "tyrant."
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« Reply #96 on: April 08, 2009, 08:11:40 AM »
And I'm sure that DAW is now scrambling to find a photo of Russ Tamblyn.  ;)
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #97 on: April 08, 2009, 08:16:55 AM »
Quote from: JRand58 on April 08, 2009, 07:47:19 AM
Since most of us are of a certain age...I will ask:

What is your favorite TELEVISION musical (not episode, but one off) that you remember?
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Mary Martin's Peter Pan.
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #98 on: April 08, 2009, 08:20:22 AM »
Quote from: Matt H. on April 08, 2009, 08:03:40 AM
some dirt and other anomolies

A great title for DR elmore3003's forthcoming memoir...      :)
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #99 on: April 08, 2009, 08:22:48 AM »
Quote from: JMK on April 08, 2009, 08:11:40 AM
And I'm sure that DAW is now scrambling to find a photo of Russ Tamblyn. 

I guess I shall have to become more wily yet...        :)
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #100 on: April 08, 2009, 08:24:02 AM »
Well, I need to head downstairs now and get cleaned up for my lunch out later. It'll definitely be long-sleeved shirt and jacket time today. It's still quite chilly out. My heat has been popping on regularly this morning, and I only have it set to 60!
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #101 on: April 08, 2009, 08:24:11 AM »
Quote from: JRand58 on April 08, 2009, 07:47:19 AM
Since most of us are of a certain age...I will ask:

What is your favorite TELEVISION musical (not episode, but one off) that you remember?

I remember an Armstrong Carpet version of KISS ME KATE with Robert Goulet and Carol Lawrence....it was very funny....and colorful!  Although I didn't realize it then, they cut most of Bianca/Lois' part.

I remember really, really liking MARY'S INCREDIBLE DREAM, a Mary Tyler Moore CBS special that told the story of mankind through song, dance and fiddle playing (Doug Kershaw was a guest.)

I would love to see THE FLIP SIDE.
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #102 on: April 08, 2009, 08:24:24 AM »
Spoo!

WBBL.
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #103 on: April 08, 2009, 08:27:07 AM »
Wbbls wbbl but they don't fall down.
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #104 on: April 08, 2009, 08:33:31 AM »
WEEBALOT: There's not a more congenial spot!

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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #105 on: April 08, 2009, 08:35:36 AM »
I had the terrific Aurora plastic model of the Seaview sub.  I remember putting off building it up until I found the perfect shade of blue/gray paint for it (I didn't care for the Testor's paint color that was recommended in the instructions.) 

I also had the strange toy version that was put out by Remco.  It was bigger than the Aurora model, but it was BRIGHT YELLOW and had a huge rubber-band powered propeller in the front--very un-Seaview-like.  Still, it was sturdier than the model and could withstand any giant undersea creature attack I could perpetuate in our swimming pool.
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #106 on: April 08, 2009, 08:35:50 AM »
Good Morning, once again!

I am at now at the office.

And the car is now undergoing the first of two - possibly three - repairs. Methinks I will be driving a new rental car sometime in the next 24 hours.
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« Reply #107 on: April 08, 2009, 08:39:43 AM »
Quote from: JoseSPiano on April 08, 2009, 08:35:50 AM
Methinks I will be driving a new rental car sometime in the next 24 hours.

Well, I don't know for sure, but I'm guessing...

Henry VI, Part 3?            ;)
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #108 on: April 08, 2009, 08:41:58 AM »
Quote from: DAW on April 08, 2009, 08:39:43 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on April 08, 2009, 08:35:50 AM
Methinks I will be driving a new rental car sometime in the next 24 hours.

Well, I don't know for sure, but I'm guessing...

Henry VI, Part 3?            ;)

Maybe.  Maybe DR Pogue can confirm this.
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #109 on: April 08, 2009, 08:42:46 AM »
And I finally read today's Notes - just didn't have the time earlier before I left the apartment...

Thank You, Bruce.
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #110 on: April 08, 2009, 08:48:48 AM »
Quote from: DAW on April 08, 2009, 08:20:22 AM
Quote from: Matt H. on April 08, 2009, 08:03:40 AM
some dirt and other anomolies

A great title for DR elmore3003's forthcoming memoir...      :)

Alas, the title has always been Slouching Toward Immorality! I've been listening to a Metropolitan Opera broadcast from 1957 of Offenbach's LA PERICHOLE with its original Met cast this morning, and enjoying it immensely. My request yesterday on the operetta chat site brought me three broadcast performances from 1957, 1965 and the final one in 1971. I would swear there was at least one more from the 1960s with Anna Moffo playing Perichole, but i'm grateful for what I've obtained.

I'm off to Patelson's and then NYPL.

I remember distinctly four musicals from tv:
Peter Pan with Mary Martin in 1954 and the second broadast in 1955
Cinderella with Julie Andrews
Annie Get Your Gun with Mary Martn and John Raitt
Kiss Me Kate with Patricia Morrison and Alfred Drake with Bill Hayes and Julie Wilson

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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #111 on: April 08, 2009, 08:49:42 AM »
Wow Bruce!  Such a story about your parents!  That would have most definitely changed the tone of the Kritzer books!   I have to admit, though, that the incident after your father's death of you and your brother going from bank to bank and stuffing cash in your pocekts would be a great scene in a movie!
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« Reply #112 on: April 08, 2009, 08:50:59 AM »
Quote from: elmore3003 on April 08, 2009, 08:48:48 AM
...I'm off to Patelson's and then NYPL.
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Want some company?  I'd love to be in NYC right now...
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #113 on: April 08, 2009, 08:53:33 AM »
Trivia question for the various and sundried:

What play was being performed at the original Globe Theatre when it burned to the ground from an errant cannon shot effect?
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #114 on: April 08, 2009, 08:54:03 AM »
Quote from: DAW on April 08, 2009, 02:44:48 AM
My business dinner last night was most delightful.  Here's the menu.

I had the spinach salad, followed by the Kona Crusted Dry Aged Sirloin with mashed potatoes, followed by NO dessert.    :)

OOoohhh, I love the Capital Grill!    It's been ages since I've been to one!
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« Reply #115 on: April 08, 2009, 08:54:45 AM »
Quote from: DAW on April 08, 2009, 08:53:33 AM
Trivia question for the various and sundried:

What play was being performed at the original Globe Theatre when it burned to the ground from an errant cannon shot effect?


Our American Cousin?
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« Reply #116 on: April 08, 2009, 08:55:32 AM »
You make me giggle like a schoolgirl, DR elmore3003!    ;D
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #117 on: April 08, 2009, 08:56:38 AM »
Quote from: Kerry on April 08, 2009, 08:54:03 AM
OOoohhh, I love the Capital Grill!    It's been ages since I've been to one!

And, considering the price list, it will be ages before I return!  [Unless someone else is paying again]  :P
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #118 on: April 08, 2009, 08:58:13 AM »
Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on April 08, 2009, 06:26:00 AM
Quote from: bk on April 08, 2009, 12:08:46 AM
And the word of the day is: WITHY!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  WILLOW WEEP FOR ME

I feel prithy and withy and gay!
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Re: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
« Reply #119 on: April 08, 2009, 08:58:38 AM »
Quote from: DAW on April 08, 2009, 08:53:33 AM
Trivia question for the various and sundried:

What play was being performed at the original Globe Theatre when it burned to the ground from an errant cannon shot effect?


Was Carol Channing in it?
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