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Title: YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: bk on August 19, 2005, 12:17:48 AM: Well, you've read the notes, you know the mantra, the mantra knows you, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently learning their mantra and then they'll be on their way.
Title: Re:YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: bk on August 19, 2005, 12:19:06 AM: And the word of the day is: WAFFLE!
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Post by: Charles Pogue on August 19, 2005, 12:27:08 AM: MIKLOS ROZSA AT M-G-M is in my CD player.
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2005, 12:34:21 AM: Miklos is in your CD player? Neat trick.

I've had a hankerin' to pull out my Rozsa Providence CD - one of my favorites.
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Post by: Ben on August 19, 2005, 04:10:15 AM: Three posts at 7:10am! Whatta way to go out. I won't be around until sometime late Sunday. We're off to Michigan for a weekend whirl and family reunion to welcome my brother back from Iraq.

See ya later Gang!

Welcome home to Jose (who gets back Sunday as I recall)
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 19, 2005, 04:35:25 AM: ELFFAW!
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 19, 2005, 04:37:11 AM: THE DUCK FOLLIES

I roasted the duck last night. The results were better than I expected, but I need to think things over before I can really write about the experience.

But der B was happy, which is the important part.
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 19, 2005, 04:42:45 AM: MEDIA REPORT:

Der Brucer gave me the newest nine discs of Good Eats episodes, with Alton answering cards and emails after each ep as bonus footage. It'll take me a little while to work through all that.

Dear Der Brucer:

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%] ;D :-* ;D :-* ;D :-* ;D :-* ;D[/move]

Today we're ladsitting again, just William since Alex is off at some camp all week. William deserves a treat, so we're taking him to lunch and a movie, and he'll get to decide what plays in the car CD player. This probably means a lot of Tarzan again. We'll survive.
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 19, 2005, 04:48:16 AM: Time for us to get on the road. Have a wonderful day posting, everyone!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2005, 04:50:35 AM: Good morning, all! This week has been a frustrating one and I'm glad it's over. One step forward and two backward, that's what it's been like, and I feel I've accomplished nothing remotely worth mentioning.

I have to get this cruiseline singer's work done ASAP, so that will be the main goal of the weekend. I think I'm also fighting a bit of depression and an urge to hibernate for several months.

TOD:
CD: Songs for a New World, Last 5 Years
DVD: Le Nozze di Figaro (Ponnelle film)
VHS: cheap porn

DRBen, safe trip! Have a good time.
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 19, 2005, 04:50:47 AM: Almost forgot: today is National Soft Ice Cream Day!
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Post by: FJL on August 19, 2005, 05:06:56 AM: DR Jose, plaese send Skip and my love and congratulations to Curtis and Tom. We lost track of the days and didn't realize their actual opening night was last night in time to send good wishes.

What's in the Cd player - same as last week, so i won't bother enumerating. But the word of the day had special meaning to me. Waffles were a key part of my youth, the best summer job I had during my teen years, possibly the most enjoyable job I ever had. I worked at a cotton candy stand in Coney Island, just two blocks from my home, and couldn't quite get the handle on making the cotton candy look pretty, so they put me on the Belgian waffle station, making waffles from scratch. We made up all kinds of stories to tell customers about the origin of the Belgian waffle as we made a fresh, almost from scratch waffle for the customer. The one thing that we had to hide was that we were making them with lard, so we were taught how to artfully keep the lard under the counter, wipe a brush along the lard, and then brush the waffle iron with the lard before pouring the batter into the waffle iron. If anyone asked, we had to say it was made with lard rather than butter, but maybe three people actually asked what that fatty substance was. I wish I could remember some of the stories we told about the origins of waffles, since it is the word of the day, but I somehow felt like a little bit of a street entertainer when I told them (think Mayer Rothschild doing "He Tossed a Coin") - I'd even get tips form time to time if the waffle came out particularly well. I actually got applause twice for deftly flipping over the waffle iron.

If anyone actually read that whole long treatise, thanks for listening. Summers of '76 and '77 - a very good time.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 19, 2005, 05:52:45 AM: Nice waffle story, DR FJL.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 19, 2005, 06:11:40 AM: MEdia CheCK

iPod: kd lang's Ingenue

DVD Player: Alternating between episodes of The Muppet Show and That Girl

VCR: Nothin'
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Post by: Jennifer on August 19, 2005, 06:19:31 AM: re: last night's BIG BROTHER 6 SHOW:

DR MattH, you are right. We here at HHW are rejoicing! I know it is only a tv show. But I was very happy! Now how pathetic is that! :)

But it was great. And Janelle got in the best line of the night. After making her noms she got picked up by howie and said to maggie et al ... "bye bye bitches". It was too funny!
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Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2005, 06:20:21 AM: 'morning! A no-manager Friday, yay!

Media report:

CD (car) - Cast recording of LaChuisa's Marie Christine, a lovely surprise gift from DR elmore. Thank you, thank you!

DVD - the bonus features on the Vanity Fair that I watched last night with my book group. We agreed that this version was being very kind to Becky, who reminded many of us of Scarlet O'Hara. Also, Iron Jawed Angels, HBO film about 19th century suffragists.

VCR - nothing.
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Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2005, 06:38:39 AM: All week, Dayton Metro Library has hosted a group of Tibetan Buddhist Monks from Drepung Gomang Monastery. They've worked since Tuesday on a sand mandala, which they will complete today and then dispose of in the Great Miami River. Click here for photos:

www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/content.cfm?id=308 (http://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/content.cfm?id=308)
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Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 07:01:03 AM: Summer of '76 - I remember it well. I was going into my sixth and seventh months in the womb.

TOD: Work: Dolly Parton's greatest hits.
Home: CAROUSEL (LCT Revival), SPELLING BEE, SPAMALOT and two others that I can't remember.
DVD: Nada.
VHS: Again, nada.
Title: Re:YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 07:05:55 AM: Ah, yes....here come the oatmeal and almonds.

AAAAAARGH!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 07:25:25 AM: Good morning!

We're back to summer here with already muggy conditions that will only get worse as the day progresses. I have some shopping to do later this morning, but I really have no desire to leave the air cooled environment of my house to run around in the heat and humidity. Argh!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 07:27:41 AM: Friday Media Check:

CD - SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL (OCR)

DVD - TOP HAT
ALEXANDER (theatrical cut)
FIREFLY (complete series)

DVR - JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS
SIX FEET UNDER - HBO special tribute show
THE GREEN HORNET
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 07:30:31 AM: TOnight, one of the fellows that I went to NYC with is coming over to watch MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL. We both so enjoyed SPAMALOT that we decided we'd relive the madness by watching this wonderful film again.

Neither he nor I have seen it in a couple of years, though as we were watching SPAMALOT, we knew certain things from the film were changed and other things moved around. I'm looking forward to seeing it again.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 07:32:15 AM: On the John Schlesinger front, I've just gotten to the midway point in the book when DARLING became the darling of international film circles.

That's another film I haven't seen in years.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 07:36:33 AM: Speaking of SIX FEET UNDER, I am literally dreading this Sunday's episode. As I mentioned last week, many of the characters are in such tumultuous places right now, and even though the episode is 75 minutes long, I just can't see how the show will come to a satisfying conclusion with just a single episode yet to go.

I also dread it ending because I'm going to miss it so much. These characters more than most on episodic TV have for me seemed SO real.

I'm going to have to pull out SPORTS NIGHT to get some happy images of the gorgeous Peter Krause back on my TV screen.
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Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2005, 07:49:41 AM: TOD: CD Player at work:
Brobdinagain Bards: Brobdinagian Fairy Tales

DVD at Home: Be Cool (which still hasn't been watched)

VHS: I have absolutely no idea

Car Tape Player: Nothin'
Title: Re:YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: JMK on August 19, 2005, 07:56:47 AM: Believe it or don't department: When I first moved to Portland decades ago (oy, I was still a teenager, oy), I was in a country-rock band called The Waffles. I kid you not.

I posted about Darling here a month or two ago, which I had never seen until quite recently. I'm very sorry for those who consider it a masterpiece, but I couldn't stand it. Overwrought and way too self-aware. Schlesinger is just not a new wave quasi-verite director, in my not so humble opinion.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2005, 08:06:20 AM: Good Morning!

I'm up... after another sort of not-so-good night of sleep. Not really restless... Just not feeling comfortable...??? I'm guessing it was my post-opening night adrenaline just working it's way through my system. Although, now that I think of it, I was also kept up by the sometimes not-so-faint "noises" of one "happy", sometimes "very happy" girl last night... If you get my drift.

In any case, I'm up. I'm feeling OK. And now...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2005, 08:08:32 AM: Friday Media Check:

CD Player: Nada
DVD Player: Nada
VCR: Nada - And it's packed up in storage anyway.

:-\
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Post by: MBarnum on August 19, 2005, 08:14:35 AM: Getting up and out of the funk vibes for DR Elmore3003.

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%] :D :D ;D ;) :) ;D :D ;) :) ;) :) ;D :D ;D :D [/move]
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2005, 08:18:36 AM: Well, it appears they're currently testing the internet here on campus... on... off.. on... off... So, I'm gonna take that as my signal to go out and get some breakfast/brunch.

Laters...
Title: Re:YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 08:29:13 AM: This is a slow newsday at HHW. BK will not be pleased.
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Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 08:41:48 AM: It's absolutely pouring rain in the City of York that is New.
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Post by: George on August 19, 2005, 08:53:57 AM: Quote from: Jason on August 19, 2005, 07:01:03 AM
Summer of '76 - I remember it well. I was going into my sixth and seventh months in the womb.

The summer of '76 was the last year that my family lived in Colorado (my dad was to retire from the army the next year). It was not only the Bicentennial Celebration of the USA, it was also the Centennial Celebration of Colorado becoming a state. They had huge events everywhere and this one particular place that we went to had a big gigantic scroll where everyone who was there could sign. It (and other stuff, too, I asume) would be put into a time capsule on top of Pike's Peak and opened in 2076. I was 10 and my sister was 12. She decided that she wants to live to be 112 so that she can be there when they open it up. I don't think either of us will make it, but with medical technology advancing all the time, you never know. ;)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 19, 2005, 08:54:04 AM: Looks like it's about to rain in the Phila Del Phia. Weather will be hot and humid the next two days but next week is promising to be absolutely bee-yoot-tiffle. Which is nice since I'll be e & t'ing the entire week at the Jersey shore.
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Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2005, 08:54:44 AM: Quote from: Jason on August 19, 2005, 08:41:48 AM
It's absolutely pouring rain in the City of York that is New.

None on the western end of the Island of Long (so far)
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Post by: George on August 19, 2005, 08:57:13 AM: In my DVD player: THE MUPPET SHOW FIRST SEASON!!

In my VCR: a tape to tape tonight's "Battlestar Galactica" (just in case I forget about it)

In my CD player at work: I don't know yet. I'm not there. But possible contenders: the Japanese cast recording of Disney's Beauty and the Beast or "Everybody Step: Irving Berlin's Music Box Revues and Other Songs from 1921-1925." I also have some other stuff at work, so we'll see. ;D
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Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2005, 09:03:16 AM: This is where I hope to be on Monday

http://www.splishsplashlongisland.com/
Title: Re:YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 09:06:24 AM: Bobby Darin will now sing.
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Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 09:08:01 AM: Quote from: JRand54 on August 19, 2005, 09:06:24 AM
Bobby Darin will now sing.

How freaky - I just saw a Bobby Darin concert on PBS last night! What a bizzarly ecclectic performer he was! He did gospel, jazz, lounge, R&B and impressions!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 09:08:13 AM: Marge Champion!!! I still enjoy her dance with Gower to the song "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" - so lovely. The last time I saw her was on the syndicated FAME playing a bigoted dance teacher who was put in her place by Debbie Allen (written by Debbie Allen and Directed by Debbie Allen with choreography by Debbie Allen) - and as Judy Garland once said about Ray Bolger: "Different music - same goddamn dance."
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 09:10:34 AM: Glad your opening night went well, DR JOSE.

Congrats on the duck, DR SWW. Hope its name wasn't OTTO.

Friday at last.

VCR: WYATT EARP with Kevin Costner, hope to finish it sometime this weekend.
DVD: THE REAL JAMES DEAN in anticipation of the 50th anniversary of his death next month.
CD: NEW GUY IN TOWN by someone we know. Still have my favorites on this cd....and my absolute favorite is STILL "Love Look Away" with "Past My Prime" a close close close second!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 09:13:44 AM: Good morning, all.

Am taking today off. I busted butt Wednesday and yesterday finishing a project at work. I worked late Wednesday to ensure I'd be able to finish yesterday.

One final thank you to everyone for the kind expressions of solace over the parting of my feline companion. The hardest thing I've had to endure, thus far, was getting up yesterday morning and not having Vickie sitting by my bedroom door waiting impatiently for me to put out her fresh food.

I've had myself a few good bouts of total grief and am moving on.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 09:14:04 AM: Loved the waffle story, DRFJL.

DR GEORGE where is the Japanese Gaston?

Wow - Mifune would have made a great Gaston back in the 7 SAMURAI days.

DARLING - well DR JMK thinks it is NOT a masterpiece, I remember when he posted that. I can't go as far as to say it IS.....but I love the performances of Laurence Harvey, Dirk Bogarde, and Julie (AA winner) Christie. AND I love some of the lines....especially Bogarde to Christie: "I don't send whores home in taxis." And Christie to Harvey: "You do your best work in the bedroom, don't you?" Harvey's reply: "You underestimate me, darling. I'm also very good on the telephone." :)
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 09:15:34 AM: Newspaper photo of PIPPIN from yesterday's Banner-Graphic. 8)

Enjoy your day off, DR RON! ;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 09:16:13 AM: Notice the "arch of the foot" - oh well.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 09:19:30 AM: "Big Brother 6" Spoilage:

Last night's twist was neat. I loved everything that happened. The MAIN thing is for either Rachel or Howie to win the next HOH competition. If they don't, it's over...except for the shouting.

One thought: If either Rachel or Howie represents Janelle in veto competition and wins, they should consider saving Jennifer and replacing her with James. That way, they force "the disciples" to finally vote James off. I know it's tempting to ignore James, but he must go. Remember Will Kirby!!! Everyone thought Will was insurance and that no one would vote for him if he was standing at the end. But he won.

I pray Rachel or Howie wins the next HOH and puts up April and Ivette (unless Jennifer is still there...I'd substitute Jenn for April...make April suffer in the house as long as possible, I would).
Title: Re:YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 09:22:54 AM: Quote from: JRand54 on August 19, 2005, 09:16:13 AM
Notice the "arch of the foot" - oh well.

Something wrong with flat-footed people?

;)
Title: Re:YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: bk on August 19, 2005, 09:25:47 AM: I'm up, I'm up, and late.

Must run to Staples to Xerox script before heading over to the El Portal.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 09:26:12 AM: DR Elmore3003's comments yesterday (yes, I've caught up, too) about his get-together with some friends/workmates caught my eye:

Val, Tara, Tyleen and Tiffany sound like great character names for a musical comedy.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 09:31:14 AM: Quote from: Jason on August 19, 2005, 09:22:54 AM
Something wrong with flat-footed people?

;)

They're no longer exempted from military service!

They leave bigger footprints in the sand!

Flat feet are "arch" enemies!
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Post by: Jennifer on August 19, 2005, 09:34:33 AM: BIG BROTHER LIVE FEEDS SPOILERS

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 09:19:30 AM

Last night's twist was neat. I loved everything that happened. The MAIN thing is for either Rachel or Howie to win the next HOH competition. If they don't, it's over...except for the shouting.

One thought: If either Rachel or Howie represents Janelle in veto competition and wins, they should consider saving Jennifer and replacing her with James. That way, they force "the disciples" to finally vote James off. I know it's tempting to ignore James, but he must go. Remember Will Kirby!!! Everyone thought Will was insurance and that no one would vote for him if he was standing at the end. But he won.

I pray Rachel or Howie wins the next HOH and puts up April and Ivette (unless Jennifer is still there...I'd substitute Jenn for April...make April suffer in the house as long as possible, I would).

I also loved, loved loved everything about last night (except kaysar going). But i disagree that they should vote out james. I really think they need to keep him and try to use him right now.

But who would you vote off between maggie and jen?
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 09:41:49 AM: Quote from: Jason on August 19, 2005, 09:22:54 AM
Something wrong with flat-footed people?

;)

LOL no of course not - except that Catherine does indeed fall in love with the arch of Pippin's foot....SAII. ::)
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Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2005, 09:41:51 AM: Quote from: Jason on August 19, 2005, 07:01:03 AM
Summer of '76 - I remember it well. I was going into my sixth and seventh months in the womb.

Summer of '76 - DR elmore and I (along with some other lovely folks) put in some very long hours making costumes for our community theatre group to wear on a bicentennial parade float entitled "200 Years of American Theatre." I wore a bustle.
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Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2005, 09:43:58 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on August 19, 2005, 08:54:04 AM
Looks like it's about to rain in the Phila Del Phia. Weather will be hot and humid the next two days but next week is promising to be absolutely bee-yoot-tiffle. Which is nice since I'll be e & t'ing the entire week at the Jersey shore.

Ooo, I envy you, DR DtM! One of our most delightful vacations was a week in a bed & breakfast in Ocean Grove, NJ. Hope you have lovely weather and a great time!
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Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 09:46:04 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 09:31:14 AM
They're no longer exempted from military service!

They leave bigger footprints in the sand!

Flat feet are "arch" enemies!

He's back, ladies and germs!
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Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 09:47:06 AM: Quote from: JRand54 on August 19, 2005, 09:41:49 AM
LOL no of course not - except that Catherine does indeed fall in love with the arch of Pippin's foot....SAII. ::)

Ha! You're right! I completely forgot...I should re-read the libretto. It's been a while....
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Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2005, 09:58:23 AM: Earlier posts from DRs SWW and FJL have made me hungry for soft-serve ice cream in a WAFFLE cone!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 10:06:31 AM: Quote from: Ginny on August 19, 2005, 09:58:23 AM
Earlier posts from DRs SWW and FJL have made me hungry for soft-serve ice cream in a WAFFLE cone!

I was thinking the SAME THING! La mem chose! :D
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2005, 10:26:18 AM: Damn! Damn! Damn! Several weeks ago I sent DRGinny as a lark the CD of the dreadful MARIE CHRISTINE, and now Paypal think her address is my primary one. As a result, I believe everything I purchased around 4 hours ago is being sent to her home in Ohio!

This day has been such crap and it's not nearly over. I want to kick ass and kill. I want to throw things and break windows. I am not happy.
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Post by: FJL on August 19, 2005, 10:27:27 AM: It's not exactly a waffle reference, but has anyone else tried Haagen Dazs' Caramel Cone ice cream? It's not soft-serve unless you melt it a little, but I bet it would go really great on a waffle.
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Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2005, 10:32:24 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on August 19, 2005, 10:26:18 AM
Damn! Damn! Damn! Several weeks ago I sent DRGinny as a lark the CD of the dreadful MARIE CHRISTINE, and now Paypal think her address is my primary one. As a result, I believe everything I purchased around 4 hours ago is being sent to her home in Ohio!

Well, DR elmore, do you want me to send your purchases or just hold them here until your visit next month?
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Post by: Jed on August 19, 2005, 10:32:57 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 07:36:33 AM
I'm going to have to pull out SPORTS NIGHT to get some happy images of the gorgeous Peter Krause back on my TV screen.

Absolutely one of my favorite shows. Deserved far more than a two-season run. How I wish Aaron Sorkin would start writing a new series! Perhaps I'll have to throw in a few episodes myself...
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Post by: Stuart on August 19, 2005, 10:34:04 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on August 19, 2005, 06:19:31 AM
"bye bye bitches": It was too funny!

Second favorite quote of the television year. (Right after "Is this because I am a lesbian?")

Media Check:
VCR: Tape set for tomorrow's BB6
DVD: We are up to the next to last episode of Season 4 of QAF. We are dreading having to wait until February for the 5th season to come out on dvd. (No pun intended.)
Car: Radio
CD/Office: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
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Post by: FJL on August 19, 2005, 10:34:17 AM: On the subject of waffles, one of the favorite misheard lyrics of a friend who saw STREET SCENE in London was that when they sang "Ain't it awful the heat, ain't it awful?" he could have sworn they were singing "Ain't it waffle, the heat, ain't it waffle?"
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Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 10:40:32 AM: Now I want my Vanilla Caramel Fudge from Ben & Jerry's!!
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Post by: Stuart on August 19, 2005, 10:50:46 AM: Quote from: FJL on August 19, 2005, 10:34:17 AM
On the subject of waffles, one of the favorite misheard lyrics of a friend who saw STREET SCENE in London was that when they sang "Ain't it awful the heat, ain't it awful?" he could have sworn they were singing "Ain't it waffle, the heat, ain't it waffle?"

DR FJL, where did you go to high school? Lincoln? Sheepshead Bay?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 10:51:02 AM: DR Jennifer: I'd vote out Maggie. She's the glue that holds "the friendship" together. Without her level-headed attitude -- which is being more and more tested by the stupidity of her alliance -- they will totally disintegrate into squabbling idiots.

Recall Jenn's "suggestion" last night...that if it came to voting off someone who was "brought" into the competition (like April, Maggie or Beau) or for someone who "wanted" to compete (like her, and Ivette), Jenn suggested they vote off the former. Wasn't Jenn "clever" to suggest something that targeted her for backstabbing.

She's too stupid to go out into public without a family guardian, IMO.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 10:52:39 AM: Ah - I sympathize, DRELMORE. I once had to change my PayPal password, and their site is NOT user friendly. You have to spend hours trying to find the right link to click to contact ANYBODY.

My favorite is the circle you get sent around in that ends: Does this answer your question? Was this page helpful? Nearly as bad as its partner in crime EBAY.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2005, 10:53:08 AM: Quote from: Ginny on August 19, 2005, 10:32:24 AM
Well, DR elmore, do you want me to send your purchases or just hold them here until your visit next month?

Good question, DRGinny. I'm having a hell of a shipping week. I sent some things DRJoey purchased and couldn't carry back with him via Fed Ex to Indiana: Fed Ex has tried twice to deliver them and no one's there to accept them. Joey isn't returning calls to me or to Fed Ex so I'm thoroughly out of joint on shipments this week. Add to that, the DARLING OF THE DAY debacle and today's disastrous eBay/Paypal situation, I can't think and my head hurts. I guess you should hold onto them. Oy!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 10:56:31 AM: Another "Big Brother 6" tidbit (not a spoiler):

Among the disciples, Maggie is the ONLY one who has won a competition (excluding James who isn't a member of either side).

April, Jennifer, Ivette and Beau are all no-shows in terms of actually winning a competition.

Jennifer was "given" the HOH comp. It counts as a win, but she had to lie and swear on her life (which, by my reckoning, is now "forfeit" to Kaysar) for him to withdraw. I refuse to consider it a "win" because of that.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

: )

Rachel, Howie and Janelle have each been HOH. Rachel has also won a Veto competition. I still believe they're smarter/abler than the entire "friendship".
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 10:58:32 AM: DR Elmore3003: Is it time for a personal assistant?????
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Post by: George on August 19, 2005, 11:01:27 AM: Quote from: JRand54 on August 19, 2005, 09:14:04 AM
DR GEORGE where is the Japanese Gaston?

Of course, if I had read this when I was at home this morning, I could have scanned it quickly and added the picture (there is at least one), but I'm at work now and won't be able to do it until I get home...maybe at lunch time. I have to walk my sister's dog. We'll see if I have time then. But definitely, I'll be able to scan it tonight.
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Post by: Stuart on August 19, 2005, 11:05:13 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 10:58:32 AM
DR Elmore3003: Is it time for a personal assistant?????

What, to help him load that cheap porn in and out of the VCR?
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Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 11:09:13 AM: DR Elmore: After dealing with some of the twits that have called me today, I'm starting to feel your pain. And the "busy" season hasn't even started yet!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2005, 11:09:13 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 10:58:32 AM
DR Elmore3003: Is it time for a personal assistant?????

I think it's time for heavy medication!
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Post by: FJL on August 19, 2005, 11:11:01 AM: DR Stuart - I went to the Yeshivah of Flatbush High School, near the Avenue J station on the D line. My brother graduated from Lincoln High, though.
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Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 11:11:55 AM: This photo was just discovered online from an illegal production of RENT at some community theatre. Enjoy! ;D

"(Take Me ) Out Tonight"
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Post by: FJL on August 19, 2005, 11:16:17 AM: As I approach senior membership, I'm starting to consider what to use as an avatar. Do people generally use current pictures? Or is it OK to use a photo from days gone by, even if it's not entirely recognizable as oneself?
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 11:17:17 AM: I'm scared!

Whatever happened to that production of 7 BRIDES FOR 7 BROTHERS that had been running for years and NEVER paid or returned for their materials?

And who has the job of checking to make sure everything is erased? I get books with pencil marks ALL THE TIME?
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Post by: Matthew on August 19, 2005, 11:17:28 AM: Quote from: Jason on August 19, 2005, 11:11:55 AM
This photo was just discovered online from an illegal production of RENT at some community theatre. Enjoy! ;D

"(Take Me ) Out Tonight"

That's really scary!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 11:17:52 AM: Quote from: FJL on August 19, 2005, 11:16:17 AM
As I approach senior membership, I'm starting to consider what to use as an avatar. Do people generally use current pictures? Or is it OK to use a photo from days gone by, even if it's not entirely recognizable as oneself?

I'm certainly not the one to ask, DRFJL!
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2005, 11:18:13 AM: Quote from: JRand54 on August 19, 2005, 09:16:13 AM
Notice the "arch of the foot" - oh well.

Yes, that caught my eye....
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Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 11:18:17 AM: We want to see a current picture, FJL. Or an avatar of the young lady above. Your choice.
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Post by: FJL on August 19, 2005, 11:20:21 AM: Dr Jason - How did you find the picture I was going to use as my avatar? That's actually me playing Lucy in that all-male production of CHARLIE BROWN. :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2005, 11:21:04 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 09:19:30 AM
"Big Brother 6" Spoilage:

Last night's twist was neat. I loved everything that happened. The MAIN thing is for either Rachel or Howie to win the next HOH competition. If they don't, it's over...except for the shouting.

One thought: If either Rachel or Howie represents Janelle in veto competition and wins, they should consider saving Jennifer and replacing her with James. That way, they force "the disciples" to finally vote James off. I know it's tempting to ignore James, but he must go. Remember Will Kirby!!! Everyone thought Will was insurance and that no one would vote for him if he was standing at the end. But he won.

I pray Rachel or Howie wins the next HOH and puts up April and Ivette (unless Jennifer is still there...I'd substitute Jenn for April...make April suffer in the house as long as possible, I would).

MORE BB6 SPOILAGE

I don't think they should put James up. He isn't really part of the 5 that have stuck together. I would make sure it's one of them that leaves. Their alliance must lose someone for Howie Janelle and Rachelle to have a chance at all
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Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 11:22:36 AM: Quote from: JRand54 on August 19, 2005, 11:17:17 AM
I'm scared!

Whatever happened to that production of 7 BRIDES FOR 7 BROTHERS that had been running for years and NEVER paid or returned for their materials?

And who has the job of checking to make sure everything is erased? I get books with pencil marks ALL THE TIME?

SEVEN BRIDES is still running at Discoveryland. They tend to pay a year late, but they pay, so we don't say much.

Technically, it is the job of the theatre that is renting the materials to erase the materials before they ship them back to us. As you can see, that doesn't happen very often, and our materials get turned around and shipped out almost immediately to the next group, so sometimes they become a tad neglected. Next time it happens, please call me and let me know so I can make a note of it in your account to ensure you won't be billed for the damages.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2005, 11:22:41 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on August 19, 2005, 09:34:33 AM
BIG BROTHER LIVE FEEDS SPOILERSI also loved, loved loved everything about last night (except kaysar going). But i disagree that they should vote out james. I really think they need to keep him and try to use him right now.

But who would you vote off between maggie and jen?

MORE SPOILAGE

I would vote off Maggie. She is such a strong part of their alliance, she needs to go. Jen won't last the distance. Although, it would separate another pair to take her out and April would be lost without her
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2005, 11:24:17 AM: Quote from: JRand54 on August 19, 2005, 10:06:31 AM
I was thinking the SAME THING! La mem chose! :D

OHHHHH I will be driving through the Ice Cream Capitol of the world in about an hour or so....they have the best waffle cones. You walk into the ice cream parlor and all you can smell is fresh waffle cones being made....
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2005, 11:27:51 AM: My last post was referring to waffle cones
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2005, 11:28:26 AM: I better go. I may not be on the internet again until Sunday. Hard to tell. Really slow dial-up at the lake and I don't have much patience for it
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 11:33:24 AM: Remember when Judy Garland sang "The Mantra That Got Away"?
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 11:36:58 AM: Quote from: Jason on August 19, 2005, 11:22:36 AM
SEVEN BRIDES is still running at Discoveryland. They tend to pay a year late, but they pay, so we don't say much.

Technically, it is the job of the theatre that is renting the materials to erase the materials before they ship them back to us. As you can see, that doesn't happen very often, and our materials get turned around and shipped out almost immediately to the next group, so sometimes they become a tad neglected. Next time it happens, please call me and let me know so I can make a note of it in your account to ensure you won't be billed for the damages.

LOL....actually, DRJASON - sometimes I find the notes at least as interesting as the libretto. Although I LOVE being the first to use a set of materials.....it's so exciting to be the first ones to do so! ;D

It's happened a couple of times to us....once with JOSEPH (back when you had it) and I think with GUYS AND DOLLS, too. ;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 11:41:09 AM: Page Four Dance! This must be the move of the day! :o

(http://www.ojaiwan.net/cwimages/bestfoot.jpg)

And it didn't start with RENT!
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Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 11:45:25 AM: Quote from: JRand54 on August 19, 2005, 11:36:58 AM
LOL....actually, DRJASON - sometimes I find the notes at least as interesting as the libretto. Although I LOVE being the first to use a set of materials.....it's so exciting to be the first ones to do so! ;D

It's happened a couple of times to us....once with JOSEPH (back when you had it) and I think with GUYS AND DOLLS, too. ;D

The shows with the most markings are, of course, the most popular titles in the catalog. I'd hate to see the quality of our SEUSSICAL books right now (that was our No. 1 seller last year). I can pretty much guarantee, though, that the books for CAROLINE, OR CHANGE will be pristine for several years. ;)
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 11:48:25 AM: LOL....oh dear, and we are planning SEUSSICAL for next season!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 12:00:24 PM: DR RODZINSKI we sold out last night, if your friend wants to come, have him call for reservations!
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2005, 12:02:42 PM: elmore and others: paypal, unlike eBay, is easy to contact and they are extremely helpful and easy to talk to. When you log in, click on "Help" in the upper right hand corner.
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 12:12:17 PM: Quote from: JRand54 on August 19, 2005, 09:15:34 AM
Newspaper photo of PIPPIN from yesterday's Banner-Graphic. 8)

Humm, looks like a peep-through Pippin to me!
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2005, 12:15:02 PM: Here's the number for paypal customer service - I think you'll be pleasantly surprised:

Call us toll-free at: 1-888-221-1161
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Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 12:21:48 PM: Salut, Francois! Ca va?
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 12:27:09 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 10:58:32 AM
DR Elmore3003: Is it time for a personal assistant?????

HOW personal??? :o ;)
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 12:31:02 PM: Quote from: bk on August 19, 2005, 12:15:02 PM
Here's the number for paypal customer service - I think you'll be pleasantly surprised:

Call us toll-free at: 1-888-221-1161

Then I take back what I was thinking. ;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 12:31:38 PM: Quote from: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 12:12:17 PM
Humm, looks like a peep-through Pippin to me!

For the First Act anyway! 8)
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 12:37:10 PM: Quote from: Jason on August 19, 2005, 12:21:48 PM
Salut, Francois! Ca va?

Yes, ça va, Jason, but business is real slow at hotel and, at this time, Paris should be called Rome since Italian seems to be the only language spoken around here! NOT that there's something wrong about it, mind you!
(I don't speak Italian :()

I should not mention that here, but some Italian guests were having some good time last night around 2:00 am; they were speaking some "international" language, if you get my hint, and were VERY loud about it!
A slight embarassing situation, even though the hotel is hardly filled....

And now, without any transition:

Cd player:

A NEW GUY IN TOWN
AFTER THE BALL (I'm waiting for the "original" release reissued by Sepia Records)
and the 2 NEW opuses ("Opus" seems to be "in" today here! LOL!) by Mister Anthony Warlow:
The SNOW GOOSE
and TENOR & BARITONE, thanks to some DR from the Tralia of Oz!
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Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 12:40:48 PM: Damn those lucky, LUCKY Italians...
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Post by: Stuart on August 19, 2005, 12:47:30 PM: Quote from: FJL on August 19, 2005, 11:11:01 AM
DR Stuart - I went to the Yeshivah of Flatbush High School, near the Avenue J station on the D line. My brother graduated from Lincoln High, though.

Ah, the Yeshiva of Flatbush. Home to my ung-dly Sunday morning Driver's Ed course! And right there by that restaurant on Coney Island Ave...what was the name of it? It was big.....
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Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 12:48:26 PM: Quote from: Stuart on August 19, 2005, 12:47:30 PM
It was big.....

That's what the Italian said... :-X
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 12:54:03 PM: Quote from: Jason on August 19, 2005, 12:48:26 PM
That's what the Italian said... :-X

So YOU were in the room too!

No wonder it was loud! :D
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Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 12:55:48 PM: Quote from: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 12:54:03 PM
So YOU were in the room too!

No wonder it was loud! :D

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%] ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :-* ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D [/move]
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Post by: George on August 19, 2005, 12:57:03 PM: Quote from: FJL on August 19, 2005, 11:16:17 AM
As I approach senior membership, I'm starting to consider what to use as an avatar. Do people generally use current pictures? Or is it OK to use a photo from days gone by, even if it's not entirely recognizable as oneself?

You can use anything you want!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 01:09:21 PM: I wish I could say it was pouring rain here, but it's sunny, hot, and miserable. 91 right now. Ugh!
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2005, 01:14:14 PM: I'm hungry (haven't eaten a thing since lunchtime yesterday. A decision is looming, oh, yes, a decision is looming about what to have to eat. I'm in the mood for something yummilicious, but don't know if I want to bring something back or to sit somewhere alone. I hate when no one is available to eat when I want to eat out.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2005, 01:14:30 PM: Quote from: bk on August 19, 2005, 12:15:02 PM
Here's the number for paypal customer service - I think you'll be pleasantly surprised:

Call us toll-free at: 1-888-221-1161

Dear Friend BK, thank you much!
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Post by: George on August 19, 2005, 01:15:27 PM: Quote from: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 12:37:10 PM
....And now, without any transition:

Cd player:

A NEW GUY IN TOWN
AFTER THE BALL (I'm waiting for the "original" release reissued by Sepia Records)....

I won a copy of the original After the Ball on eBay not too long ago, but I haven't received it yet. I think it's the same Sepia release. The eBay listing didn't specify. Is the recording itself any good?
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 01:16:30 PM: About Marge Champion. I just loved her in the MGM musicals. She had a fetching personality, sang rather well, and I always wondered how far she could have gone on her own. I've always loved "Derry Down Dilly."

That said, she was, bar none, the absolute worst thing about that revival of FOLLIES a few years ago. Even with a body mic, you could barely hear her, and her dancing was rather leaden, kind of holding DOnald Saddler from being able to cut loose. I know she was a trouper just being up there at her age, but I wish someone else had been used, even if she wasn't a big name.
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Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2005, 01:21:24 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on August 19, 2005, 10:26:18 AM

This day has been such crap and it's not nearly over. I want to kick ass and kill. I want to throw things and break windows. I am not happy.

Me too....

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]VIBES FOR A BETTER DAY[/move]

:-*
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 01:21:51 PM: Quote from: Jason on August 19, 2005, 11:45:25 AM
The shows with the most markings are, of course, the most popular titles in the catalog. I'd hate to see the quality of our SEUSSICAL books right now (that was our No. 1 seller last year). I can pretty much guarantee, though, that the books for CAROLINE, OR CHANGE will be pristine for several years. ;)

That really makes me smile. Last summer, when we came to NYC, one of my friends chose to go to cAROLINE OR CHANGE instead of AVENUE Q. Of course, we all came raving back to the room about AVENUE Q, and he felt obligated to talk about what a masterpiece CAROLINE was, much more so than any puppet show could possibly be. One listen to the cast recording of CAROLINE convinced me I made the right decision.

I would think CAROLINE would be a difficult show to mount and a difficult show to sell to the public.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 01:23:27 PM: Quote from: JRand54 on August 19, 2005, 11:48:25 AM
LOL....oh dear, and we are planning SEUSSICAL for next season!

So is the theater where I did LA CAGE in June. That's why I was listening to the OCR today and this weekend. Scoping out the singing parts to see if there's anything I'd be right for. I never saw it in NYC and was sick when Cathy Rigby came through with the national tour, so I've never seen it.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 01:26:49 PM: Here I was all ready to watch TOP HAT (hadn't loaded it), and there was THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW just sitting there, too, so I figured I could dash through a disc of episodes this afternoon and still see TOP HAT before my friend comes over tonight for MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 01:27:57 PM: These were second season GRIFFITH episodes (the third season arrived from Amazon in the same box with Astaire-Rogers). ENjoyed the episode with Buddy Ebsen as a hobo whom Opie tries to emulate.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 01:29:26 PM: And then today on ONE LIFE TO LIVE, who comes walking onto the Palace restaurant set but Cady Huffman. She has replaced the actress who was playing Dr. Paige Miller, and it looks to be a long stay. Paige has developed into an important character in the last few months.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 01:29:41 PM: I haven't seen it either, DRMATTH....and I imagine it will be another kiddie fest like OLIVER was....so I won't HAVE to work on it.

I have the Cd, but I have never listened to it.

Thunderstorms will hit just at showtime tonight! Hopefully it will cool things off a bit!

Time to go!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 01:30:43 PM: [move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Page 5 Dance!!!![/move]
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 01:31:35 PM: Sorry about that rather lame dance. I'm not at the computer connected to a scanner. Maybe I can add a dance shot later in the day.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2005, 01:53:00 PM: Good Afternoon!

Back from Mass MoCA - The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. Quite an interesting museum, and a bunch of the current exhibitions tended to run toward the bizarre and disturbing. The type of stuff you really take your time looking at and absorbing, or just make a cursory glance or two at. For most of the works currently on display, I chose the "glance" approach, but there were some other pieces I did linger over/at for a while.

There is one set of installations by the artist, Cai Guo-Quiang, called "Inopportune". It's sort of play on Chinese scroll painting, but done on a much larger and actually non-abstract scale. The main piece is called "Stage 1" and it's built around nine white Ford Tauruses with "fireworks" coming out of them. Quite a sizable installation. I believer there's a picture of it on the museum's website.

http://www.massmoca.org
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Post by: Matthew on August 19, 2005, 01:59:36 PM: Media Check

Home Computer - 7B's 4 7B's
Car - asst. iPod podcasts
Home computer - asst. Guy Haines playlist
Cassette - Masterworks Chorale Opera Concert 1988
Print Media - Dan Brown's "Angels and Demons"
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2005, 02:02:15 PM: Before heading over to the Mass MoCA, I stopped for lunch at the Water Street Grill where I had a surprisingly good lunch of fried oysters. The oysters were very fresh, just the right amount of breading, just the right amount of crisp, and still juicy on the inside. And eight nice-sized oysters for only $6.00. Not bad at all. Truly a very pleasant surprise.

Another surprise was that Curtis, the composer, let me use his car to get to Mass MoCA, and I also happened to pick up my director, Carlos, on the way. We had a very good time at the museum, and since he had not had lunch yet, we sat for a while in their Cafe Latino. Lots of finger foods: empanaditas, wedges of queso blanco, tostones, etc. Oh, and I had a very, very, very smooth mojito.

:)

-Now, I just need my ice cream fix, and that will complete my culinary adventures for the day.

:)

OH! And in a WAFFLE cone!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 02:07:46 PM: Yes, I had my Friday ice cream fix - Chocolate Fudge Brownie ice cream.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 02:09:23 PM: I just read that the release of the BAKER STREET cast album on CD has been delayed until 2006. Drat!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2005, 02:19:00 PM: And tonight I shall be attending a performance of William Inge's classic, Bus Stop, starring Elizabeth Banks and Logan Marshall-Green.

...But first, I must attend the final wrap-up meeting of the WTF Company over at the Mainstage...

Laters...
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2005, 02:19:53 PM: Good thing it's DVD day here at haineshisway.com. The last couple of weeks has been very slim pickings over at my little DVD place, but they called me today and we hit the mother lode. I just picked up the following: Dressed to Kill, starring Mr. Lloyd Nolan (playing our very own Mr. Michael Shayne), the '62 remake of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, which I've never seen and which I'm really looking forward to, Whirlpool of Otto Preminger, The Doctor and the Devils with our very own Twiggy, two Sherlock Holmes films, Terror By Night and Prelude to Murder (colorized, but the DVDs include the newly-restored black-and-white as well), The House on 92nd Street, Somewhere in the Night, The Innocents, Red Garters, Casanova's Big Night, and The Miracle at Morgan's Creek. Whew!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 02:26:26 PM: I know some folks here who will be chomping at the bit to know if RED GARTERS has been given a good transfer.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 02:28:42 PM: Well, as much as I dread thinking about it, it's Friday and that means kitchen mopping time. I'll be back later tonight after hopefully having spent a more fun amount of time with TOP HAT and MONTY PYTHON/HOLY GRAIL.
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 02:30:14 PM: Quote from: George on August 19, 2005, 01:15:27 PM
I won a copy of the original After the Ball on eBay not too long ago, but I haven't received it yet. I think it's the same Sepia release. The eBay listing didn't specify. Is the recording itself any good?

I haven't received my copy from Amazon.com yet either; knowing the quality of the Sepia releases from the other stuff I have from them, I would say that it's pretty decent!
And they also add quite a lot of bonus tracks that are valuable!
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 02:31:59 PM: http://www.cedar-audio.com/news/sepia.html
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 02:34:24 PM: After the Ball
Artist: Original London Cast - Mary Ellis, Vanessa Lee, Graham Payn etc
Catalogue No: SEPIA 1043
Barcode: 5055122110439
Release Date: 1 February 2005

Tracklisting:

After The Ball (Original London Cast)
1. Oh, What A Century It’s Been - Chorus 3:55
2. I Knew That You Would Be My Love - Vanessa Lee, Peter Graves 2:23
3. Mr. Hopper’s Chanty - Graham Payn, Dennis Bowen, Tom Gill 2:23
4. Sweet Day - Vanessa Lee 3:28
5. Quartette - Chorus 2:22
6. Crème De La Crème - Chorus 2:17
7. Light Is The Heart - Mary Ellis 3:10
8. Why Is It The Woman Who Pays - Chorus 4:44
9. London At Night - Chorus 2:49
10. Aria - Vanessa Lee 4:35
11. May I Have The Pleasure - Graham Payn, Irene Browne 2:02
12. All My Life Ago - Mary Ellis 2:40
13. Faraway Land - Graham Payn, Patricia Cree 4:05
14. Something On A Tray - Irene Browne 2:41
15. Clear Bright Morning - Vanessa Lee 2:08
16. Reprise: London At Night - Chorus 2:06

Bonus Tracks:
17. Matelot - Graham Payn 3:18
18. Sigh No More - Graham Payn 3:11
19. Dear Madame Salvador /
My Horse Has Cast A Shoe - Mary Martin And Graham Payn 4:30
20. Bright Was The Day - Mary Martin And Graham Payn 4:47
21. Fumfumbolo - Graham Payn 4:30
22. In A Boat On A Lake With My Darling
(Live Recording) - Graham Payn 3:43
23. Finder, Please Return - Vanessa Lee 3:08
24. On Such A Night As This - Vanessa Lee 3:07
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2005, 02:46:54 PM: WAFFLE, baby, WAFFLE.

I had a turkey sub. It was oke. Also a cup of clam chowder, which was good. Nothing yummilicious, I'm afraid. I've saved room (calorie-wise) for some sort of dessert later.
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Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2005, 02:51:43 PM: Quote from: FJL on August 19, 2005, 11:16:17 AM
As I approach senior membership, I'm starting to consider what to use as an avatar. Do people generally use current pictures? Or is it OK to use a photo from days gone by, even if it's not entirely recognizable as oneself?

Hee hee, I used a picture that is a few pounds and years lighter than a current one might be....I suspect I may not be the only one! ;D
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 02:52:26 PM: I believe this'll be the next cd I buy!

Betty Garrett was an established musical actress on Broadway (starring in the 1946 hit show “Call Me Mister” where she introduced “South America, Take It Away”) when MGM beckoned. Fans of Hollywood musicals will remember her in films such as “Words And Music”, “Take Me Out To The Ball Game”, “Neptune’s Daughter” and the classic “On The Town” where she played Brunhilde Esterhazy, the man-chasing taxi driver.

Married to actor Larry Parks (star of “The Jolson Story”), the late 1940s were good for Betty and Larry. They were popular and made many films but in 1951 Larry Parks admitted he had been a Communist. From that day onwards the couple were shunned and blacklisted. The film offers dried up so the couple toured Britain with their act and headlined The London Palladium where they scored a great success with the British public. They toured Britain 4 times.

It took Betty Garrett 20 years to recover from this setback. In 1973 she joined the cast of TV’s “All in the Family”, the American version of the British “Till Death Do Us Apart”, where she remained for 3 years before moving to another TV hit show, “Laverne and Shirley” in 1976. In 1989 Betty returned to Broadway starring in the stage musical of “Meet Me In St. Louis” and was recently seen in the 2001 Broadway production of “Follies”.

The 28 tracks on this CD were recorded between 1947 and 1953. We have included standards and novelty numbers; songs from her films; her only US Top Ten hit - Buttons and Bows; and the duets with Larry Parks, Gene Kelly and Jimmy Durante. This is the first Betty Garrett solo CD and almost all of the tracks are appearing on CD for the first time.

Title: Star of Stage and Screen
Artist: Betty Garrett
Catalogue No: SEPIA 1038
Barcode: 842704003822
Release Date: 4 October 2004

Tracklisting:
1. Ev’rything I’ve Got - Betty Garrett & Milton Berle
2. Manhattan - Betty Garrett & Vic Damone
3. Ok’l Baby Dok’l
4. There Ought To Be A Society
5. Don't Blame Me
6. I'm Gonna See A Lot Of You
7. Buttons And Bows
8. The Matador
9. The Pussy Cat Song - Betty Garrett & Jimmy Durante
10. Any State In The Forty-Eight Is Great - Betty & Jimmy
11. There’s A Small Hotel
12. Yes, Indeedy - Betty Garrett & Gene Kelly
13. Take Me Out To The Ball Game - Betty & Gene
14. The Humphrey Bogart Rhumba
15. Can I Come In For A Second? - Betty Garrett & Larry Parks
16. Reckon I’m In Love - Betty & Larry
17. Side By Side - Betty & Larry
18. Hand Holdin’ Music
19. Go To Sleep, Go To Sleep, Go To Sleep - Betty & Larry
20. Written Guarantee - Betty & Larry
21. A Lazy Lack-A-Daisy Day - Betty & Larry
22. I’m Strictly On The Corny Side
23. It’s A Quiet Town
24. Home Cookin’
25. Poison Ivy
26. Don’t Throw Cold Water On The Flame Of Love
27. The Soft Shoe
28. Go
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Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2005, 03:04:01 PM: Horrible horrible day at work.
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Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2005, 03:04:33 PM: new cd selection; Celtic Women
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 03:10:40 PM: Quote from: vixmom on August 19, 2005, 03:04:33 PM
new cd selection; Celtic Women

Yeah?
What about them?

Do they know the mantra? ;)
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Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2005, 03:10:40 PM: Am I the only one who finds the "40 Year Old Virgin" movie commercials crass?

I mean I don't think I would be considered a "prude" but it drives me crazy that we try to keep only appropriate shows on the TV when the Vixter is watching (and she normally goes to bed at 9 so she's not watching late) and in between the shows you get inundated with that kind of garbage.

Bless her soul she said," Well if he's not married of course he's a virgin" but it drives me crazy that material like that is shoved in your face

Or am I being a curmudgeon again?
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Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2005, 03:11:48 PM: Quote from: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 03:10:40 PM
Yeah?
What about them?

They are doing their best to lift my downtrodden spirit and they are nearly succeeding
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Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2005, 03:12:33 PM: Quote from: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 03:10:40 PM

Do they know the mantra? ;)

Oy, whatta day.

that's my mantra
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Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2005, 03:13:09 PM: Gotta run laters perhaps
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 03:17:35 PM: Quote from: vixmom on August 19, 2005, 03:10:40 PM
Am I the only one who finds the "40 Year Old Virgin" movie commercials crass?

I mean I don't think I would be considered a "prude" but it drives me crazy that we try to keep only appropriate shows on the TV when the Vixter is watching (and she normally goes to bed at 9 so she's not watching late) and in between the shows you get inundated with that kind of garbage.

Bless her soul she said," Well if he's not married of course he's a virgin" but it drives me crazy that material like that is shoved in your face

Or am I being a curmudgeon again?

I'm afraid this is the kind of "cultural" world we live in!
It's the same in movie theaters and trailers when one attends a family fare!

On the other end (hand?!) some stuff goes over children's head and don't affect them the way we, adults, think they do!
We are more "pervert" than children can be! ;)

Yes, this is definitely not a Disney world, full of princes and princesses!
(I found that out only last year.... and I'm over 50! :-[ :D)
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 03:24:03 PM: DR Pulliam of Ron,

Could we, please, have other pics of Miss Vickie, just for the remembrance? (Oh, a Rosie reference!)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 03:25:16 PM: A quiet day on the home front.

BB6 Live Feeds have been all fish tank the past four-plus hours. They're exhausting themselves, I'm sure with veto competition, veto ceremony, eviction ceremony and new HOH competition all being done today for airing tomorrow night.

I have watched "Top Hat" today on DVD. Funny that DR Matt H, who was SO antsy about getting the boxed set, STILL hasn't managed to ignore other diversions so that he can start watching.

:D :D :D ;D
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Post by: MBarnum on August 19, 2005, 03:27:09 PM: I am now awaiting an appliance repairman to arrive at my humble cottage. It seems that my washing machine decided not to release the dirty water through the hose and into the wall as normal, but instead spill it's load all over the floor.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2005, 03:27:22 PM: Good Evening!

Back from the final full company meeting. Michael Coglin, the Company Manager, opened up with some witty remarks and Thank You's, then Roger Rees did the same thing. It was a very nice send-off. However, before wrapping things up, they presented some awards to some of the Outstanding Apprenti who have been here this summer. And they also started/instituted a new award this year which will be distributed to five people every season for "special" reasons. The award is called "The Willy"... And it's shaped like one too. -Sorry, DR vixmom.

-This was one award I was happy not to receive - Who knows how I'd have to explain that thing to security?!?!?

In all fairness, however, the award simply looked like one of those travel toothbrush holders mounted on a small pedestal, then painted gold... Well... I guess what else would a Willy look like?

;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2005, 03:29:35 PM: And, traffic permitting, it looks like a fellow HHWer or two may be coming up for the 11:00 show tonight!

:)

And I also found out that we're technically Sold Out for tomorrow. Which will undoubtedly cause some problems for some of the cast members who were just planning on putting "Reserved" signs on the chairs in Goodrich for their family members. We shall see...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 03:30:43 PM: Quote from: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 03:24:03 PM

DR Pulliam of Ron,

Could we, please, have other pics of Miss Vickee, just for the remembrance? (Oh, a Rosie reference!)

Thanks for your kind interest, Dear François. But alas, I have not scanned any other photos of Vickie. I'll pick out a few this weekend, scan them, and send some your way.

re: Betty Garrett -- there are tons of outtakes from the pre-recordings for MGM's "Words and Music." Garrett played the thankless role of the fictional girl who broke Larry Hart's heart and spirit (a neat trick THAT would have been for any female, his mother excluded [perhaps], since he was by all accounts a repressed gay man). Among them (and they are on an alternate track on the laser disc of the film that is part of the MGM boxed set called the "MGM Composer Series" (along with "Till the Clouds Roll By" and "Deep in My Heart") is an extraordinary rendition of "My Funny Valentine" by Ms. Garrett that I love more than any other I've heard.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2005, 03:31:12 PM: OH!

And on the way back from the meeting, I took a detour over to Spring Street where I stopped in at Lickety Split. Today's selection:

Cake Batter with Fudge Swirl in a WAFFLE Cone!

:D
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 03:33:21 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on August 19, 2005, 03:27:09 PM
I am now awaiting an appliance repairman to arrive at my humble cottage. It seems that my washing machine decided not to release the dirty water through the hose and into the wall as normal, but instead spill it's load all over the floor.

Man! Am I glad you weren't speaking in euphemisms [wink! wink!].

(You are WELCOME, DR TCB!)
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Post by: MBarnum on August 19, 2005, 03:33:28 PM: Media check:

CD: TOP 12 CABARET SONGS FROM (BOLLYWOOD) FILMS.

DVD: THREE BROADWAY GIRLS (1932) Starring Joan Blondell and David Manners

VHS: an episode of PERRY MASON guest starring a potential future interviewee.
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Post by: FJL on August 19, 2005, 03:34:07 PM: Interestingly, the New York Times has given THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN the full rollout of a major film. Not only is it a great review (the critic calls the movie a "charmingly bent comedy" and gives the movie a very thoughtful analysis), but it's given pretty close to the best placement a film review could ask for, above the fold in the Friday Weekend section.

I never would have guessed it from the ads. Wonder if this is a case where a studio has a better film that they knew they had.
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 03:35:06 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 03:30:43 PM
Thanks for your kind interest, Dear François. But alas, I have not scanned any other photos of Vickie. I'll pick out a few this weekend, scan them, and send some your way.

Thank you kindly! :-*
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 03:35:36 PM: Many great films have been almost ambushed (and in some cases ABSOLUTELY ruined) by clueless advertising campaigns.
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 03:42:57 PM: BK,

Could you let Mr Haines (Guy for the ladies!) know that his new cd is very much enjoyed and appreciated this side of the ocean and that, for me, the two tracks that stand out are:

MILLIONS OF MEN: oh, the mellow voice and perfect phrasing and Mr Schmidt's music and...

COWBOY WALTZ: I don't care for... cowboys, really, but do I care for that song!

Also, tell Mr Haines that, next time, he should do a duet with Mr Manilow... or with himself... which might be the same, come to think of it!! ;-)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2005, 03:44:02 PM: And in a few hours, I should be seeing this:
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2005, 03:44:47 PM: And now in close up:
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2005, 03:45:29 PM: Well, time for me to preen and primp, I don't want to miss the bus... the curtain, etc.

Laters...
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Post by: MBarnum on August 19, 2005, 03:49:49 PM: I don't expect to have much time for movie watching this weekend, so only one Bollywood movie of the week..

AVALUKUENDRU ORU MANAM (1965)

This one is a bit different in that it is in the Tamil language rather then in Hindi. All of my Bollywood movies up to this point have been in Hindi. You can also find Bollywood films in Mayalam, Telugu, and a few other regional languages.

The Tamil films have a totally different set of film stars, of which I am not familiar with yet. I have listened to a few soundtracks of Tamil films and I almost prefer the music from Tamil and Telugu films as compared to the Hindi ones...unfortunately Tamil and Telugu films and CDs are not as easy to come by and are much more expensive.

Despite the B&W DVD cover, this movie is in color.

(http://216.247.121.93/dvdImages/b7215.jpg)
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Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 03:50:44 PM: I just got the first season of the Muppets. Memories...light the corners of my mind... I love this show!
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 03:51:59 PM: I don't know about you but I'm eagerly waiting for DR Tomovoz's review of the Melbourne concert version of SUNSET BOULEVARD with hunky David Campbell and hunky (?!) Judi Conelli -- or should it be "chunky"? (Sorry, Judi! My bad!!)...

Hoping OzDerek is doing ok!
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 03:54:55 PM: And now, Judi Conelli, but NOT at the piano!

http://www.lunaparksydney.com/images/big_top_04.jpg
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Post by: Jennifer on August 19, 2005, 04:01:00 PM: For those Big Brother fans, Kaysar was on today's Housecalls show. And it was so good. They even had some celebs call in.

The funniest part was when marcellas and gretchen commented on how surprised the Frienship would be when they realized how unpopular they are. :)

They archive this on cbs.com (click on big brother).
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 04:12:44 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 01:09:21 PM
I wish I could say it was pouring rain here, but it's sunny, hot, and miserable. 91 right now. Ugh!

It's just after 4 p.m., PST, and it's managed to reach Fahrenheit 61 degrees here today.

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
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Post by: td on August 19, 2005, 04:18:32 PM: I took a good, long look at THE NAME OF THE ROSE last night. Fine dvd presentation from Warner. Overall, the film doesn't quite gel, it comes damned close, though. Sean Connery adds another multi-layered performance to his resume, as the Sherlockian William of Baskerville, a Franciscan monk investigating a series of deaths in a remote abbey in 13th or 14th Century Italy. I believe the number of deaths is taken down from the number of deaths in Umberto Eco's novel (it's been a while since I read the book). Fine support from Fellini-esque faces, including William Hickey and Ron Perlman. Christian Slater is very young, wow, is he young! Slater hadn't garnered the Nicholson urge which he would rely on in later performances. F. Murray Abraham has virtually a walk-on as a villainous Grand Inquisitor, but, differences with director Jean-Jacques Annaud might have had something to do with that. It took four writers to adapt Eco's novel into a straightforward film.

Today, I picked up used copies of SIN CITY, BEYOND THE SEA and the first two Austin Powers' movies.
Took a quick peek at SIN CITY, and I must say it looks very interesting. . .
Also ready to be fired up in the dvd player are:
Dario Argento's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
SHANE MACGOWAN AND THE POPES LIVE AT MONTREAUX
and so the DR elmoore doesn't feel totally alone, the dvd player also holds Kristen Bjorn's CARNIVAL IN RIO. :-X

CD PLAYER holds:
Shane MacGowan Duets with Nick Cave and Sinead O'Connor
ALEXANDER by Vangelis
RUM, SODOMY & THE LASH by THE POGUES.
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Post by: td on August 19, 2005, 04:19:37 PM: Quote from: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 03:51:59 PM
I don't know about you but I'm eagerly waiting for DR Tomovoz's review of the Melbourne concert version of SUNSET BOULEVARD with hunky David Campbell and hunky (?!) Judi Conelli -- or should it be "chunky"? (Sorry, Judi! My bad!!)...

Hoping OzDerek is doing ok!

I'm waiting too.
I'm also sending OzDerek most excellent health vibes.
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Post by: MBarnum on August 19, 2005, 04:34:37 PM: Repair man is gone.

New pump has been ordered.

Machine will be fixed on Wednesday (or so).

$200 will be deleted from my savings account.
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Post by: Jennifer on August 19, 2005, 04:34:51 PM: Wow, for Big Brother live feed fans there will be fish tanks until sat at 9pm.

Boy does that suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
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Post by: MBarnum on August 19, 2005, 04:35:47 PM: Moral of the story is...don't wash those soft, thick chenille bathroom rugs in the washing machine...they really gum up the works.
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Post by: Danise on August 19, 2005, 04:38:17 PM: Hello one and all! Yes, I have been E&T this past week. It seems a lot longer. I can totally understand DR Elmore and Vixmom’s feelings.

To all those I missed having Birthdays and were in need of vibes, I do apologize. I sincerely hope that you had a very happy day and that all problems are on their way to being resolved.

A special “I’m sorry” to DR Ron Pulliam that I didn’t get to give you my condolences about Miss Vicky. There are no words to take the pain away from losing a beloved pet, I’ll only say that someday you WILL see her again.

Let me tell you all some of my good news.

I am now the proud owner of Tivo! I already LOVE it and don’t know how I lived without it. Best Buy had a sale for the receiver. It was a hundred dollars WITH a hundred dollar rebate! You can’t beat that price!

I have it set to get a season pass of “Battlestar: Galactica” (I don’t like that show but I can’t stop wanting to know what’s happening), “The 4400” and “Lost”. I’m excited about getting to see “Lost” again. I really like that show and was crushed when it was moved to the ten o’clock slot.

I feel like I will finely be able to see the shows that everyone is talking about but I can’t stay awake for!

DR Jennifer, Thank you for telling me about Michael Ball and WIW. I very much doubt I will be able to see him or the show unless he and it runs through next year.

I received the sweetest card today from DR OzDerick. I’m truly touched that he would take the time to write me. I wish him all the best and want him to save his strength to get well soon. :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2005, 04:41:26 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on August 19, 2005, 03:27:09 PM
I am now awaiting an appliance repairman to arrive at my humble cottage. It seems that my washing machine decided not to release the dirty water through the hose and into the wall as normal, but instead spill it's load all over the floor.

If you want to name it, call it Onan (Take it, TCB)!
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2005, 04:44:40 PM: FJL: Or maybe, just maybe, the NY Times has gone as downhill as the rest of the country, which I believe is true.

vixmom: No, you are not being a curmudgeon - television is shameful in the regard you speak of. The media and television is responsible in a major way for the downfall of civilization as we know it - you can thank TV for every obnoxious trend we have to suffer through, especially with young girls. I read today a review of the new musical Princesses. They've been sending their little shills all over the Internet to try and tell everyone this is the next thing - I would hate to tell you what some of Mr. Zippel's quoted lyrics are - and if that's what little girls are talking about then the world is over. And you can thank TV and Paris Hilton and every fifteen minutes of fame TV icon for it all.
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2005, 04:46:19 PM: Oh, and Princesses would like to think of itself as a family musical. I guess it's wonderful to have young girls talk about waxing the inside of their rear end. That's just the height of wit and sophistication - I have no doubt it's true for many young girls, and for that, as I've said, we can thank their "role models" and their parents for allowing them to have said role models.
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2005, 04:46:40 PM: I got very logey from the large sandwich.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 05:35:04 PM: "Desperate Housewives" actress Marcia Cross, who plays Bree Van De Kamp (sp?), is engaged to be married.

This bit of news seems to be following too closely on the heels of rumors at the end of season 1 that actress Cross was gay.

I'm all for true love...and marriages of convenience may salvage that which celebrities truly love: Their careers.

She (age 43) is marrying her "manager" (age 47). First marriage for each.

Uh-huh.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 05:36:14 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on August 19, 2005, 04:35:47 PM
Moral of the story is...don't wash those soft, thick chenille bathroom rugs in the washing machine...they really gum up the works.

Is it the chenille, or the rubberized backing that makes them slip-proof?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 05:36:29 PM: Huzzah! I started a new page.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 05:38:27 PM: And I just got my car out of my local garage...where they did only 3/4ths of what I hoped they'd do.

I got the essentials, but they said I'll need new brakes and a new timing belt in the next couple of months. I was very specific about replacing brakes and belts if they looked worn enough to be replaced in next few months.

I took the day off in order to get preventive maintenance done...told them to replace everything that needs replacing or will need replacing in near future.

The mechanic said he didn't want my bill to be too high.

I thanked him for that...and for the call to AAA I'd have to make when the timing belt goes south on me on a freeway in the next few weeks.

sigh.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 05:40:12 PM: Sunset Boulevard

What do you get when you strip away all those top heavy sets and gimmicks?
You get an opportunity for a great performances. Judi Connelli is without doubt the best Norma I have seen or heard.
David Campbell is wonderful on stage. He has presence and retains his own voice. He is not at all interchangeable with all those "leading men" out there. He makes the role of Joe his own. Last year I saw his Billy Bigalow and was somewhat apprehensive about him tackling that one. He added a new vulnerability to Billy and was totally convincing. As Joe he also had the ability to show some other aspects of what I've always found to be an unlikeable and opportunistic character.

Ms Connelli is a treasure. Absolutely the right voice for the role and the acting talent to go with it. Standing ovations for the stars. and that is not really usual here.

There was another problem with the stripping away of the majestic sets with which we were familiar. Focus is on the music!! There is just so much repetition. Is this ALW's worst show for this. You just keep thinking "on not that theme again".
Lyrics - how any time do we really need to hear someone say "new ways to dream" and "surrender". Now I know why I don't play the Cast recordings!

At least I can say I saw some wonderful performances. The actress playing Betty was a little shrill at times (I love Judy Kuhn's versions of the songs). The ensemble was great. Excellent diction on all those dialogue/patter songs. the actor/singing playing Max was also great.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 05:40:58 PM: BB6: What ROTTEN news about the live feed.

Even more rotten is that I won't get to see tomorrow's telecast "live"...but three-hours-tape-delayed!

I wonder if the feed will take into consideration West Coast viewers or if it will come back up at 6 p.m. here?
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 05:41:01 PM: Now to read today's posts and of course the notes.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 05:42:36 PM: DR TomovOz and François de Paris: What does Anthony Warlow have "new" out? Have I missed something?
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 05:45:35 PM: Was going to print Tom's view of "his" Sunset but he beat me to it! LOL!

DR Ron.... you DON'T KNOW????

Let me do some searching for ya!
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 05:45:46 PM: I'll leave it to François - He's heard both.
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 05:48:52 PM: Anthony's New CDs Now Available!

Anthony Warlow has released two new limited edition recordings on the Skylark label.

The first is 'The Snow Goose', a narrated work adapted from Paul Gallico's moving short story features the London Symphony Orchestra.

His second release 'Tenor & Baritone' coincides with his success in Opera Australia's latest productions of 'HMS Pinafore & Trial by Jury'.

Anthony is joined on this musical voyage of Victorian & Edwardian ballads and duets by acclaimed Australian Tenor, David Hobson.
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 05:51:34 PM: The Snow Goose is adapted from Paul Gallico's moving short story set during World War II and features Anthony Warlow as narrator with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Ed Welsh.
The main characters in the story are identified by their own themes:

Part 1
The Marshland Theme
Rhayader's Theme
Snow Goose Theme
Fritha's Theme
The Goose Walking
Walking By The Sea

Part 2
The Lonely Man
Goose Conversations
Sailing
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 05:51:56 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on August 19, 2005, 10:26:18 AM
Damn! Damn! Damn! Several weeks ago I sent DRGinny as a lark the CD of the dreadful MARIE CHRISTINE, and now Paypal think her address is my primary one. As a result, I believe everything I purchased around 4 hours ago is being sent to her home in Ohio!

This day has been such crap and it's not nearly over. I want to kick ass and kill. I want to throw things and break windows. I am not happy.
You are loved DR ELmore.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 05:52:59 PM: Summer 1976. (Winter here). I moved in with DP Colin on July 1st 1976. Who said it wouldn't work?
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 05:53:11 PM: TENOR & BARITONE

Anthony is joined on this musical voyage of Victorian & Edwardian ballads and duets by acclaimed Australian Tenor, David Hobson.

Tracks:

1. The Dickybird And The Owl
2. Come Into The Garden Maud
3. Give Me A Ticket To Heaven
4. List To The Convent Bells
5. The Lost Chord
6. Tenor And Baritone
7. Tom Bowling
8. Roses Of Picardy
9. I'll Walk Beside You
10.On The Day I Get To Heaven
11.I'll Sing Thee Songs Of Araby
12.The Wee Cooper O' Fife
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 05:57:34 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 05:45:46 PM
I'll leave it to François - He's heard both.

If you were DR elmore, you'd leave it to Jane.... who's been quite silent tonight! :)
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 05:58:37 PM: Warlow recordings:

http://www.middle8.com/mem/categories.asp?cID=358&scID=633
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2005, 06:06:41 PM: Francois, Mr. Haines thanks you.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2005, 06:07:32 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 05:51:56 PM
You are loved DR ELmore.

DRTomovoz, I know I do, and I'm grateful for everyone of you on HHW who help keep me sane. And you are loved back. All of you.

I wanted to say that DRTomovoz has sent me the new Anthony Warlow-David Hobson CD and I hope to listen to it tomorrow. I love Victorian Parlour songs!
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 06:08:48 PM: Just to set the record straight and be gay about it, I had posted the infos for all of y'all to know!

See!

------------------------------------------------------------------

48 Haines His Way / Daily Discussions / Re:DAYS OF WANE AND ROSES on: July 29, 2005, 04:57:21 PM
Oh, my goodness!
I have JUST found that info and... I'm a happy man!
NEWS FLASH!
Anthony Releases New CDs!
Anthony Warlow will release two new recording projects on the Skylark label later this month. The recordings, 'The Snow Goose', a narrated work adapted from Paul Gallico's moving short story features the London Symphony Orchestra.
His second release 'Tenor & Baritone' coincides with his success in Opera Australia's latest productions of 'HMS Pinafore & Trial by Jury'.
Anthony is joined on this musical voyage of Victorian & Edwardian ballads and duets by acclaimed Australian Tenor, David Hobson.
-------------------------------------------------

Of course, I was not talking about BIG BROTHER so... :D
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 06:09:11 PM: Of course you love the Parlour songs - you were there.. I of course live in Victoria - Oz.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2005, 06:09:52 PM: Quote from: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 05:57:34 PM
If you were DR elmore, you'd leave it to Jane.... who's been quite silent tonight! :)

No problem you could wish on her
Gives her a strain
She'll settle gaily a score or more daily
Leave it to Jane Jane Jane
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 06:11:35 PM: DR OzDerek survived last night's "Sunset Boulevard". He will I suspect now spend two days sleeping!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2005, 06:12:02 PM: Quote from: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 06:08:48 PM

Of course, I was not talking about BIG BROTHER so... :D

And I love you for that!
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 06:14:18 PM: Quote from: bk on August 19, 2005, 06:06:41 PM
Francois, Mr. Haines thanks you.

Well, I do thank him, because he does more for me than I do for him, and that's greatly appreciated!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:17:03 PM: Dr François:

First, I thank you for "repeating" the information and for giving out so much detail.

Second, I LOVE David Hobson...I have the DVD of the Aussie producton of Baz Luhrmann's "La Boheme" in which he sang Rodolfo and a separate CD recording that came out a year or so back.

Third, sometimes I need a break from the internet. Sometimes it lasts a day, and sometimes it lasts several days. As inconceivable as it seems, I am not always good about "catching up" on everything that has been posted while "in absentia." My bad.

:D

Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa!
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 06:17:10 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on August 19, 2005, 06:12:02 PM
And I love you for that!

Only for that??? :-[ ;)

(Ahhh, at last someone who does not go after BIG things!-- TCB, take it away!) ;D
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 06:18:05 PM: TOTD:
CD: Mrs Mills - The Very Best of.
(I'm getting ready for my Nursing home admission tests)
DVD: last watched "Broadway - The American Musical"
VCR: Young Frankenstein.
In the car: "Showboat" (Jerry Hadley)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:19:51 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on August 19, 2005, 06:12:02 PM
And I love you for that!

Never fear....before too long, the persimmons will be coming in....

;D
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 06:20:57 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:17:03 PM
I LOVE David Hobson...

Does he know it????
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 06:21:02 PM: "Waffle". It is pronounced "Woffle" in OZ. (Is it the same in North America?)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:22:40 PM: Quote from: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 06:17:10 PM
Only for that??? :-[ ;)

(Ahhh, at last someone who does not go after BIG things!-- TCB, take it away!) ;D

TCB, when he reads this far, will STILL have MBarnum's appliance repairman post spinning wildly in his head. It was just too good...and could be repeated in several ways with one word edited here...and one word edited there...and all equally worthy of TCB comments!!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:23:24 PM: Ooh! Ooh!

I started another page!

See what happens when the BB6 live feed is taken away from me!!!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:25:22 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 06:21:02 PM
"Waffle". It is pronounced "Woffle" in OZ. (Is it the same in North America?)

Marry, Merry, Mary
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:25:41 PM: Marry Merry Mary!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:26:48 PM: I think a song should be written, in the spirit of the song that has as a verse, "I've Come to Wive it Wealthily in Padua"....

...and it should contain, "I'll merrily marry Mary!"
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Post by: Jed on August 19, 2005, 06:27:19 PM: Quote from: bk on August 19, 2005, 04:46:19 PM
Oh, and Princesses would like to think of itself as a family musical. I guess it's wonderful to have young girls talk about waxing the inside of their rear end. That's just the height of wit and sophistication.

I must have somehow missed that lyric last week! In my opinion, the "questionable" lines (for ages 13 and up) could be counted on one hand, and I didn't think it too far out there to call it a family musical. Not for the little little ones, perhaps, but...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:27:29 PM: What at first was oh so scenic will be cynic by and by....
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:28:08 PM: I'm frenziedly...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:28:17 PM: ...frenetically...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:28:25 PM: ...and frantically...
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 06:28:32 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on August 19, 2005, 06:07:32 PM
DRTomovoz, I know I do, and I'm grateful for everyone of you on HHW who help keep me sane. And you are loved back. All of you.

I wanted to say that DRTomovoz has sent me the new Anthony Warlow-David Hobson CD and I hope to listen to it tomorrow. I love Victorian Parlour songs!

Tomorrow??? TOMORROW???
You have to listen to it NOW, I say!!

When I got Mr Haines cd... I stopped everything and listened to it right there and then!

Where are your priorities????

--- Humm, sorry for that! I think I should calm down. It's 3:22 am here after all... and the Italians (Oh, a Do I Hear (the Italians???) A Waltz reference) are... quiet! --- ;)
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 06:28:36 PM: So we now get to waffle on about waffles.
Waffle I do when you are far away.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:28:43 PM: ...approaching a mini-milestone.

Ahhhhhh.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:29:39 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 06:28:36 PM
So we now get to waffle on about waffles.
Waffle I do when you are far away.

Forget your waffles come on get happy!

You'd better shake all the streusel away!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:32:25 PM: It's 6:39 p.m., PDT, and it's Fahrenheit 59 degrees.
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 06:33:14 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 05:52:59 PM
Summer 1976. (Winter here). I moved in with DP Colin on July 1st 1976. Who said it wouldn't work?

Is Michel Legrand working on a theme song in commemoration?

(Please, don't hate me!)
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 06:34:41 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:29:39 PM
Forget your waffles come on get happy!

You'd better shake all the streusel away!

Judy's being quite honoured here tonight!
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 06:37:09 PM: Quote from: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 06:33:14 PM
Is Michel Legrand working on a theme song in commemoration?

(Please, don't hate me!)
Suite François - like Picasso. Only the Summer knows I guess.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:58:46 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 06:37:09 PM
Suite François - like Picasso. Only the Summer knows I guess.

[G-r-r-r-r-r-o-a-n]

:-*
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 07:00:53 PM: Question for the musicians out there.

The opening themes of "Sunset Boulevard" always seem to be going to morph into Rachminoff's Piano Concerto #2.

I know ALW is prone to steal from composers but I usually just have the "familiar" link and don't know the source. Is it just my "ear" that hears the Rachmaninoff connection.
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Post by: td on August 19, 2005, 07:00:58 PM: Well, summer me, winter me!
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Post by: td on August 19, 2005, 07:01:25 PM: Did Picasso have a trigger?
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 07:01:45 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:58:46 PM
[G-r-r-r-r-r-o-a-n]

:-*
My day is not wasted. Waffle is worthwhile.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 07:04:11 PM: Quote from: td on August 19, 2005, 07:01:25 PM
Did Picasso have a trigger?
I think that was Roy Rogers. (or one of those guys)

"Drink to me. Drink to My Health" Picasso or McCartney?
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 07:06:54 PM: Hello td. Mr Campbell gave Joe some humour and light. Not just the acidic "wit" of the Hollywood wannabes. He really delivered lines with a complete freshness. IMHO - a great talent. I just wish he'd leave the pop stuff alone!!
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 07:08:10 PM: BTW - For the non musicians like myself - the Rachmaninoff is "Full Moon and Empty Arms".
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Post by: George on August 19, 2005, 07:35:39 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 07:00:53 PM
Question for the musicians out there.

The opening themes of "Sunset Boulevard" always seem to be going to morph into Rachminoff's Piano Concerto #2.

I know ALW is prone to steal from composers but I usually just have the "familiar" link and don't know the source. Is it just my "ear" that hears the Rachmaninoff connection.

I don't know Rachmaninoff's stuff...other than the quote in the original "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." ;)
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 07:53:25 PM: "All By Myself" and "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again" - Eric Carmen - are both Rachmaninoff melodies. DR George.
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 08:18:16 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 07:08:10 PM
BTW - For the non musicians like myself - the Rachmaninoff is "Full Moon and Empty Arms".

"Full Moon..." sounds like some "cheap porn" DR elmore would be watching!

"Full Moan..." too! :o
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Post by: George on August 19, 2005, 08:21:00 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 07:53:25 PM
"All By Myself" and "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again" - Eric Carmen - are both Rachmaninoff melodies. DR George.

Okay, I do know those. ;D
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 08:22:05 PM: I did manage to see TOP HAT tonight in between visits from one friend who stopped by for a drink (he had two) and another friend who came over to watch MONTY PYTHON/HOLY GRAIL with me. More about those later.
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 08:22:30 PM: Serge Gainsbourg (who??) loved to steal from Rachmaninoff and other classic composers too!
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 08:26:03 PM: To know that "waffles" sounds like "woffles" in Oz baffles me!

I wish I could wolf down some waffles now!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 08:29:26 PM: I just never found SUNSET BLVD. a movie that required a song score added to it. I didn't find that the story was enhanced in any way by the songs, and the score certainly didn't contain enough variety to hold my interest even with superb performers.

I'd rather see the movie any day.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 08:29:40 PM: "Je T'Aime ...Moi Non Plus" - Possibly his only claim to fame in the U S of A.
Jane who?
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 08:33:44 PM: So, TOP HAT was a treat. The image looks for the most part superb. I noticed a couple of faint scratches (didn't last very long), three definite signs of print damage, and two weird instances of a scene starting with this grainy, out of focus shot that then a second later became smooth and clear. I've never seen that happen before.

At any rate, every song in the movie is a classic, helpful since the mistaken identity plot gets a bit tiresome after you've seen the movie a few dozen times. I love Ginger's dress for "The Piccolino."
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 08:35:33 PM: I was watching the documentary on the disc when my friend arrived for MONTY PYTHON so I will re-watch and finish it tomorrow.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 08:36:18 PM: Sorry for no page 9 dance. Again, I'm not at a scanner to be able to put one on-line. I'll post two tomorrow.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 08:40:10 PM: This was the first time I had viewed the 25th Anniversary HOLY GRAIL set, and those Pythons have been fiddling with the movie. There's a new pre-credit sequence, and I noticed a couple of bits I had no memory of whatsoever during the film. SOme of the outdoor shots are as crisp and clean as I've ever seen them. HOLY GRAIL has always looked rather muddy and soft on video, but this is by far the best video presentation it's ever had. I chose the Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack iinstead of the original mono. There wasn't a tremendous amount they could do to beef up that original mono, but the surround effects and music that were added fit just fine for me. I'm sure the commentaries would be fun, too, but we watched just the movie and none of the special features on the second disc.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 08:42:38 PM: And with all the visitors tonight, I didn't get around to the kitchen floor either, so that's another fun job I get to use my Saturday to accomplish.
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Post by: FJL on August 19, 2005, 08:46:35 PM: Has anyone brought up "Hail Knight of the Waffle Countenance" from MAN OF LA MUNCHA?

I know, no groaners allowed on HHW. Sorry.
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2005, 08:49:32 PM: Speaking of Serge, I just watched Charlotte Gainsbourg in a film.

George, run do not walk to eBay or amazon, and pick up Rachmaninov's Second Symphony. Tell them Bruce-O sent you - you'll be glad you did. The third movement is one of the most glorious pieces of music you will ever hear. It's been swiped by Mr. Carmen, by Don Sebesky, and by Mr. Manilow.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 08:52:14 PM: Oh to be able to Groan.
I'll have to groan and bear it I guess.
I'd bare it but that's altogether another site.

Hail night at the waffle counter - Nance!
(Cold night at at an outdoor waffle stand in France)
(Louis on holiday)
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Post by: FJL on August 19, 2005, 08:56:37 PM: BK - Any advance tip on whether this weekend's trivia contest is going to be a straighforward one or a treacherous one? I'm trying to plan my weekend, and of course HHW Trivia takes precedence. :)
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 08:59:35 PM: Quite a busy day, and now I'm exhausted. Better jump off the internet now and head for bed.

Good night, all.
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 09:01:11 PM: Quote from: bk on August 19, 2005, 08:49:32 PM
Speaking of Serge, I just watched Charlotte Gainsbourg in a film.

Charlotte is very talented and is maturing very well as an actress!

A few months ago, she came to the hotel and asked me for cigarettes, something we don't carry here!
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 09:03:29 PM: Sorry, Tom, but Nance is not a French name!

But for the sake of the joke.... nobody cares!
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Post by: td on August 19, 2005, 09:03:56 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 07:06:54 PM
Hello td. Mr Campbell gave Joe some humour and light. Not just the acidic "wit" of the Hollywood wannabes. He really delivered lines with a complete freshness. IMHO - a great talent. I just wish he'd leave the pop stuff alone!!

Thanks for the mini review, tom. . .david HAS to be talented, we share the same birthday. ;)
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Post by: td on August 19, 2005, 09:06:19 PM: Quote
Jane who?

Jane Birkin, of course. One of many stars in DEATH ON THE NILE.
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 09:07:45 PM: Quote from: td on August 19, 2005, 09:03:56 PM
Thanks for the mini review, tom. . .david HAS to be talented, we share the same birthday. ;)

Yes, but WE know you first! :D
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 09:08:24 PM: So do ALW and SS! Does that prove or disprove that theory?
Of course there is the JRand and Jose birthdate too!!

I'm not sure where this is leading.
Dinah Washington died on my my birthday. Patty Duke, Jane Birkin and I share a birthday.
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 09:09:30 PM: Quote from: td on August 19, 2005, 09:06:19 PM
Jane Birkin, of course. One of many stars in DEATH ON THE NILE.

Yes,... and... -- we've talked about that some time ago here -- who was Miss Birkin's first husband????

-- BK should NOT answer that one! ;)
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Post by: FJL on August 19, 2005, 09:10:40 PM: Not to beat a dead horse, but I just checked rottentomatoes.com, and THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN has an 89% favorable-review rating, according to their analysis. Haven't seen it yet, and the waxing hair-removal scene in the commercial makes me cringe, but I can't wait for the musical virgin.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 19, 2005, 09:36:01 PM: Quote from: George on August 19, 2005, 12:57:03 PM
You can use anything you want!

...at Alice's Restaurant!
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Post by: td on August 19, 2005, 09:42:56 PM: Quote from: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 09:09:30 PM
Yes,... and... -- we've talked about that some time ago here -- who was Miss Birkin's first husband????

-- BK should NOT answer that one! ;)

Is it alright if I say John Barry?
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 09:45:47 PM: You're born free - say what you wish.
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Post by: td on August 19, 2005, 09:48:21 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 09:45:47 PM
You're born free - say what you wish.

I wish to go to the festival. . .
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 09:57:30 PM: I'm sure we can find a few Ugly Stepsisters to take you.
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Post by: ozderek on August 19, 2005, 09:57:30 PM: Well a big greeting from Down Under ...

I had intended to just review the latest postings but seeing all those "insane" messages from Tomovoz I had to stop by and remind him to take his medication!!!!

BTW Tom - then nursing homes want their applications back el pronto!!!!

:)
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 09:59:18 PM: El Pronto. I've never really seen many of those Mexican movies.
Good to see you Derek.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 19, 2005, 09:59:23 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2005, 06:29:39 PM
Forget your waffles come on get happy!

You'd better shake all the streusel away!

Lord, waffles these mortals be!
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Post by: ozderek on August 19, 2005, 10:02:33 PM: Oooh 42nd Street ...

"Waffle off to Buffalo"

or

"Shuffle off to Waffleo"

(sorry!)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 19, 2005, 10:03:06 PM: Page Ten Dance:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/wfullmoon1.jpg)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 19, 2005, 10:03:54 PM: DR OzDerek! How you doin'?
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Post by: ozderek on August 19, 2005, 10:05:17 PM: TOTD:

CD Player:
* Anthony and the Johnsons
* Hobson and Warlow
* Nine (OBC)
* Kristina Fran Duvemala (3cds)

DVD:
* Tron
* Finding Nemo
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 10:07:14 PM: I'm not surprised that yo're watching Nemo again Derek. Say hello to Dory.
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Post by: ozderek on August 19, 2005, 10:07:54 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on August 19, 2005, 10:03:54 PM
DR OzDerek! How you doin'?

Not too bad today thanks DTM. Had a great night at SUNSET BLVD with DR Tomovoz (et. partner Colin) last night. Looking forward to catching a concert version of RAGTIME in 2 weeks and then a fully staged produciton of PARADE after that.

BTW - did I ever tell anyone I hate show tunes? ;D
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Post by: ozderek on August 19, 2005, 10:09:48 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 10:07:14 PM
I'm not surprised that yo're watching Nemo again Derek. Say hello to Dory.

Hmm. Just as well I'll forget that in 30 sec .. umm what was I saying. Oh yes, just as well, - oops it's gone again.

???
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 10:12:15 PM: No doubt listening to Kristina so often is helping you with your Svedish OzDerek. No wonder you shop at Ikea.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 19, 2005, 10:20:18 PM: Since I'll be missing from these here parts for the next week or so...

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]! ! ! ! ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR TCB ! ! ! ! ![/move]

[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]! ! ! ! ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR JRAND ! ! ! ! ![/move]

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]! ! ! ! ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR JOSE ! ! ! ! ![/move]

[move=RIGHT,scroll,6,transparent,100%]! ! ! ! ! AND HAPPY HEALTHY VIBES TO ALL ! ! ! ! ![/move]

See ya's in a week!
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Post by: ozderek on August 19, 2005, 10:20:50 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 10:12:15 PM
No doubt listening to Kristina so often is helping you with your Svedish OzDerek. No wonder you shop at Ikea.

Yes. And when my dvd set of THE MUPPETS arrives I'll be able to understand exactly what Mr Swedish Chef has to say.

Oh and for the record (and if anyone is remotely intersted in what is happening in musical theatre in Australia) ....

DIRTY DANCING: LIVE ON STAGE has broken box office records. During the Sydney season a total of 20 tickets were not sold. So far in Melbourne, only 1 performance has had 12 vacant seats. Apart from that the HOUSE FULL sign is up every show. (controversy .. it was not nominated for any of the Helpmann << similar to Tonys >> awards!!!!!!!!!!!!)

dreary old THE LION KING is playing to full houses as well. I saw it in Sydney and was not at all moved or involved in any of the character's plights. Absolutely no focus on the emotions of characters. Just a lot of visual flair. Same here in Melbourne.

Rumour has it we will get AVENUE Q next year (a co-production between Melbourne Theare Co and The Frost Organisation) and looks like WICKED will open in Sydney mid 2006. Possible talk of MARY POPPINS here but most likely not till 2007. And SPAMALOT looks like a strong contender for a spot in the 2006 calendar.

** sigh **
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Post by: TCB on August 19, 2005, 10:24:22 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on August 19, 2005, 01:21:51 PM
That really makes me smile. Last summer, when we came to NYC, one of my friends chose to go to cAROLINE OR CHANGE instead of AVENUE Q. Of course, we all came raving back to the room about AVENUE Q, and he felt obligated to talk about what a masterpiece CAROLINE was, much more so than any puppet show could possibly be. One listen to the cast recording of CAROLINE convinced me I made the right decision.

I would think CAROLINE would be a difficult show to mount and a difficult show to sell to the public.

CAROLINE OR CHANGE? Isn't that the one with Malcolm Getz as the gay guy who was the illustrator who became straight in the second season so that he coud date Caroline (because nobody liked Eric Lutz) and .................

Oh, I guess that was CAROLINE IN THE CITY
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 10:29:27 PM: Quote from: td on August 19, 2005, 09:42:56 PM
Is it alright if I say John Barry?

Barry well, td, barry well!
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Post by: ozderek on August 19, 2005, 10:32:19 PM: Well, I'm going to throw this old body on the sofa and recline.

Big hugs to all present and absent.

:)
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 10:33:33 PM: Recline and fall - more show tunes OzDerek.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 10:34:41 PM: Hi and bye DROZDEREK!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 10:36:43 PM: Yes, I will be chomping at the bit to find out about RED GARTERS! What a fun movie!

Betty Garrett - just don't get her message. She irritates me - maybe on a recording, it would be different. I guess she can blame the blacklist, but I would imagine there weren't a LOT of producers lined up to feature her in anything in particular.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2005, 10:37:17 PM: Saturday!!!
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Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 10:46:20 PM: JRand, tell us if you like Betty Garrett please!
Title: Re:YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: François de Paris on August 19, 2005, 10:52:26 PM: Quote from: JRand54 on August 19, 2005, 10:36:43 PM
Yes, I will be chomping at the bit to find out about RED GARTERS! What a fun movie!

Betty Garrett - just don't get her message. She irritates me - maybe on a recording, it would be different. I guess she can blame the blacklist, but I would imagine there weren't a LOT of producers lined up to feature her in anything in particular.

I think anyone would have a right to blame a blacklist -- btw, the reported words were not hers! -- whether they're talented or not!
Anyone!

Know the story about Jerome Robbins???
Title: Re:YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2005, 10:57:04 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on August 19, 2005, 10:20:18 PM
Since I'll be missing from these here parts for the next week or so...

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]! ! ! ! ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR TCB ! ! ! ! ![/move]

[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]! ! ! ! ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR JRAND ! ! ! ! ![/move]

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]! ! ! ! ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR JOSE ! ! ! ! ![/move]

[move=RIGHT,scroll,6,transparent,100%]! ! ! ! ! AND HAPPY HEALTHY VIBES TO ALL ! ! ! ! ![/move]

See ya's in a week!

Thank you D(TM), you are the first to send your greetings (unless you count Tomovoz, but I wasn't allowed to open the package from him). We will expect a full report, Dan, when you return.

Derek, I am sorry I missed chatting with you tonight!
Title: Re:YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: bk on August 19, 2005, 11:15:03 PM: FJL: I believe we've had our easy quiz for the month. However, the quiz players never cease to amaze me, but treachery lies ahead.
Title: Re:YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: George on August 19, 2005, 11:16:39 PM: Quote from: bk on August 19, 2005, 08:49:32 PM
George, run do not walk to eBay or amazon, and pick up Rachmaninov's Second Symphony. Tell them Bruce-O sent you - you'll be glad you did. The third movement is one of the most glorious pieces of music you will ever hear. It's been swiped by Mr. Carmen, by Don Sebesky, and by Mr. Manilow.

Thanks for the recommendation! I'll get it, but I'm actually going to request it from the library where I work. Much cheaper that way. ;)
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Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 11:25:19 PM: If someone could just kill me now, I'd be grateful. While I was talking out boy problems with my roommate (her problems with a boy, specifically), I missed a phone call from the Greek who apparently is at a "special interest" bar in Manhattan. At said bar, the Greek heard the theme song to the Golden Girls and just "had to call me."

JUST HAD TO CALL ME BECAUSE THEY HEARD A SONG THAT REMINDED THEM OF ME?? Who does that?!?! No one has ever done that to/for me before. What does it mean? Why am I overanalyzing? I'm so confused and it's the little stuff like this that makes me even moreso. If I were a braver man, I'd approach the subject with the Greek, but I'd like to be the one to be chased for once, which is exactly what my roommate and I hashed out for nearly two hours about HER weird relationship. Am I crazy for thinking that the Greek is somewhat interested and/or thinking about me? I know that I've never just called up a "friend" because I heard a song that reminded me of them.

God, give me the strength to accept the things that I cannot change. There's more to that mantra (or womantra), but I can't remember it.
Title: Re:YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 11:25:51 PM: Despite all my emotional turmoil, I'm loving the Muppets. I'm nearly through Disc Two!
Title: Re:YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: George on August 19, 2005, 11:29:40 PM: Okay, by request (I think), here is Gaston and Belle from the Japanese cast recording. (I hope it's not too big)
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 11:40:11 PM: Perhaps "The Greek" was just thanking you being a friend DR Jason. Perhaps a "drink" is what he needs for the courage. Perhaps the suggestion that you accompany him to said special interest bar may be fruitful.
There is that Oscar nominated song from 1959 "Strange Are The Ways Of Love". Of course it lost out to "High Hopes". We can read mesages in everything in times of heightened emotion!
Title: Re:YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: Jason on August 19, 2005, 11:53:15 PM: Who can explain it? Who can tell you why? Maybe the Greek was just calling to "thank me for being a friend" as the song goes...I don't know. All I know is, I think about the Greek when I wake up and I think about the Greek when I go to bed and I think about the Greek pretty much every moment in between and it's driving me mad.

I was invited to join the Greek and friend at the "special interest" establishment tonight, but I declined so as to allow the Greek and friend to catch up and spend some quality time together. I would have felt weird tagging along.
Title: Re:YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 11:58:16 PM: It's nearly a 300 posts day.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 11:58:40 PM: We could make it.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 19, 2005, 11:58:54 PM: Even alone!
Title: Re:YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: Jason on August 20, 2005, 12:00:43 AM: No one is alone.
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Post by: George on August 20, 2005, 12:01:53 AM: No one is ever alone. :)
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Post by: Jason on August 20, 2005, 12:02:13 AM: And with that, I'm off to bed to dream about the Greek. I don't know whether to be excited or to dread it.
Title: Re:YOU KNOW THE MANTRA
Post by: George on August 20, 2005, 12:08:14 AM: Quote from: Jason on August 20, 2005, 12:02:13 AM
And with that, I'm off to bed to dream about the Greek. I don't know whether to be excited or to dread it.

Jason, as much as I hate that unrequited love crap, I must say I like ... being in love ... having a crush ... whatever. If nothing else, at least enjoy the possibilities, the potential, and don't worry about if it might not happen. Until you get a definitive answer, there's always hope! ;D