Topic: QUICK THURSDAY (Read 20475 times)

Jay · « **Reply #60 on:** October 14, 2004, 09:36:14 AM »

Quote from: Ben on October 14, 2004, 06:44:38 AM

Here are other little tidbits about Mr. Sinatra...

He inspired the Johnny Fontaine character in THE GODFATHER (1972).

Was considered for the role of Johnny in THE GODFATHER (1972), but this role went to Al Pacino when it became apparent that there were too many similarities between Johnny and Sinatra himself.

Which only proves once again that you can't believe everything you see on the internet. Mr. Al Pacino, of course, played the central role of Michael Corleone, and it was Mr. Al Martino who played the role of Johnny Fontaine.

Dan-in-Toronto · « **Reply #61 on:** October 14, 2004, 09:42:50 AM »

DR Stuart,

I too saw the connection between struffoli and taiglach. Then I checked the net and found this comment. I leave any further comments to you (or TCB).

"One difference between taiglach and struffoli is that taiglach also has real nuts." (Confusing, given the struffoli picture.)

Jay · « **Reply #62 on:** October 14, 2004, 09:45:32 AM »

I guess I'm on an anti-misinformation roll this week.

On Monday I sent an e-mail to the L.A. Times noting that one of its columnists erred when stating the location of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the correction appeared on Tuesday.

Yesterday, I sent another note, this time directly to the Deputy Editor of the Calendar section, pointing out that they had misspelled the name of Canter's Deli and also misrepresented the number of performances each week at the Metropolitan Opera. Both corrections appear in today's paper.

Veritas is what I want in my daily newspaper!

Dan-in-Toronto · « **Reply #63 on:** October 14, 2004, 09:54:11 AM »

Quote from: Jay on October 14, 2004, 09:45:32 AM

Veritas is what I want in my daily newspaper!

Your paper is getting a free fact-checker.

Stuart · « **Reply #64 on:** October 14, 2004, 09:59:19 AM »

Quote from: Jay on October 14, 2004, 09:45:32 AM

I guess I'm on an anti-misinformation roll this week.

More of a Kaiser, I suspect.

BTW (by the way, in internet lingo), where are the 'rents?

Ben · « **Reply #65 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:06:43 AM »

Thanks for your clarification, DR Jay. I haven't seen the Godfather in years and since it was so early in the AM, I just copied and pasted.

Jennifer · « **Reply #66 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:07:03 AM »

Quote from: Stuart on October 14, 2004, 09:25:53 AM

Yes, get to know them better.You are quite correct, DR Jennifer, gribbenes do NOT have pork in them!

But they are actually quite simple, but time consuming to make:

Melt X number of pounds of un-rendered chicken fat.
Chop X number of pounds of onions, coarsely.
Put onions in melted, clear fat.
Deep fry until the onions are crisp, or black, whichever comes first.

Both of these (with the onions) were my favorite childhood treat. My grandmother used to make it for us a lot.

My mom DOES know how to make it. So maybe I'll ask her. I don't think I would try this without supervision. Cause frankly I have no idea what un-rendered chicken fat is.

All I know is that gribbenes are so good. And sounds like they are very low carb.

Ben · « **Reply #67 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:07:33 AM »

DRStuart, just 30 more and your Godliness will be assured.

bk · « **Reply #68 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:11:21 AM »

Quote from: Ben on October 14, 2004, 06:44:38 AM

He inspired the Johnny Fontaine character in THE GODFATHER (1972).

Was considered for the role of Johnny in THE GODFATHER (1972), but this role went to Al Pacino when it became apparent that there were too many similarities between Johnny and Sinatra himself.

According to Mia Farrow's biography, What Falls Away, Frank offered to have Woody Allen's legs broken when he was found to be having an affair with Mia's adopted daughter, Soon Yi Previn

Originally, he was considered for the role of Terry Malloy in ON THE WATERFRONT (1954). Director Kazan approached Sinatra about the part but producer Sam Spiegel favored Brando for his greater pulling power at the box office.

He was Warner Brothers' first choice to play Harold Hill in THE MUSIC MAN (1962).[/i]

Well, I can deconstruct some of the more foolish of these:

Johnny Fontaine was not played by Al Pacino, it was played by Al Martino.

I believe Mr. Sinatra had already passed on when the Soon-Yi affair had been made public.

He was never considered for On the Waterfront.

I don't believe he was seriously approached for The Music Man.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #69 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:14:31 AM »

I would have liked to have seen Lucille Ball as Mrs. Iselin, though.

bk · « **Reply #70 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:15:06 AM »

Sorry, Jay, didn't see your post where you deconstructed first.

Stuart · « **Reply #71 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:15:32 AM »

Quote from: Ben on October 14, 2004, 10:06:43 AM

I haven't seen the Godfather in years and since it was so early in the AM, I just copied and pasted.

I have NEVER seen THE GODFATHER.

Quote from: Jennifer on October 14, 2004, 10:07:03 AM

My grandmother used to make it for us a lot.
.....
All I know is that gribbenes are so good. And sounds like they are very low carb.

Low carb, yes. Low cholesterol, no.

In the house I grew up in, and the house in which I reside now, gribbenes were/are a once-a-year thing. Made at Passover, when my mother would make schmaltz, for chopped liver, and other treats. The rest of the schmaltz was stored on the bottom shelf of the fridge throughout the rest of the year. And was treated like gold.

Quote from: Ben on October 14, 2004, 10:07:33 AM

DRStuart, just 30 more and your Godliness will be assured.

Thanks for keeping tabs. I am not even sure which level is achieved with which number post.

Jay · « **Reply #72 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:27:53 AM »

Quote from: Stuart on October 14, 2004, 09:59:19 AM

More of a Kaiser, I suspect.

BTW (by the way, in internet lingo), where are the 'rents?

Jelly, actually.

We're getting ready to head to the Skirball Museum (The "Screwball" is what I call it) to see an exhibit on Mr. Albert Einstein.

Jay · « **Reply #73 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:30:25 AM »

Quote from: bk on October 14, 2004, 10:15:06 AM

Sorry, Jay, didn't see your post where you deconstructed first.

Not a problem. The Anti-Misinformation Minions need as many people on our side as we can get!

Jay · « **Reply #74 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:33:04 AM »

Quote from: Stuart on October 14, 2004, 10:15:32 AM

I have NEVER seen THE GODFATHER.

You must, you simply must. And The Godfather--Part II, as well. Both brilliant, any way you look at them.

Jane · « **Reply #75 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:51:34 AM »

Matt H-glad you enjoyed the photos.

Elmore thanks for the Thackary info-very interesting. I should read more about him.

Panni the house sounds too good to pass up. I wish I had a trip to L.A. planned.
LOTS OF GREAT JOB VIBES!!

Dan-in-Toronto · « **Reply #76 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:53:07 AM »

Frank Sinatra died after Woody Allen married Soon-yi.

I heard that Mia Farrow claimed one of her exes had offered to break Woody Allen's legs. I don't think she was referring to André Previn.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #77 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:55:31 AM »

Is the Skirball Museum related to Mr Jack Skirball, movie producer?

Oh my....well....those DR's who have seen Les Uns et Les Autres....I know this is a dumb question...BUT....who is Robert sitting with at the Unicef benefit. I always assumed it was the sister of the priest who raised him....but the makeup is so skewed....is it supposed to be Ann Meyer, his mother? I just can't tell...HELP!!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #78 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:56:41 AM »

And then of course there is that insidious rumor that Frank Sinatra was actually Mia's father (an affair with Maureen O'Sullivan) - which would make him even more of a cad than Woody!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #79 on:** October 14, 2004, 11:14:32 AM »

Quote from: Jane on October 14, 2004, 10:51:34 AM

Elmore thanks for the Thackary info-very interesting. I should read more about him.

Well, DRJane, I didn't mention that the book was actually published in serial form in the late 1840s, and 1853 was the publication of the final text. 12 Chapters of manuscript exist at the Morgan Library (Coalhouse Walker's retreat in RAGTIME) in Manhattan. The title VANITY FAIR comes from PILGRIM'S PROGRESS by John Bunyan, a fair inhabited by folk who have turned from God or are unworthy of God, but I knew this already from reading LITTLE WOMEN at an early age: those March Sisters loved that dreadful Bunyan piece of Calvinist propaganda.

Dan-in-Toronto · « **Reply #80 on:** October 14, 2004, 11:17:38 AM »

DR Ben,

I too heard Warner Brothers had considered Frank Sinatra for Music Man. And I think Cary Grant was also on the short-list.

Jane · « **Reply #81 on:** October 14, 2004, 11:26:41 AM »

I just made haystacks, something I do every fall. They are super easy and fun to make, plus they taste yummy.

PEANUT BUTTER HAYSTACKS

10 pkg Reeses peanut butter morsels
2T. Skippy extra chunky peanut butter
5oz can La Choy chow mein noodles

Melt peanut butter morsels
Stir in peanut butter (melt a little longer if needed)
Mix in noodles until well coated
Form little clusters (haystacks) on wax paper or tin foil
Set in frig to harden

td · « **Reply #82 on:** October 14, 2004, 11:27:39 AM »

Quote from: Matt H. on October 14, 2004, 07:52:27 AM

And ironically, they didn't end up filming CAROUSEL twice. A method was devised making the two filmings unnecessary, so he left it for nothing.

Ironically again, the heads at FOX thought that the original cut of the film was "too dark," so they went back onto locations and reshot most of the picture; so in essence it was shot twice.

bk · « **Reply #83 on:** October 14, 2004, 11:38:20 AM »

Jrand, yes it's his mother - it's the one area of the film that really fails, the old-age makeup, but I forgive it.

Stuart · « **Reply #84 on:** October 14, 2004, 12:42:06 PM »

No posts in over an hour? Is everyone in Tarnation?

Jane · « **Reply #85 on:** October 14, 2004, 12:44:42 PM »

Quote from: Dan-in-Toronto on October 14, 2004, 09:54:11 AM

Your paper is getting a free fact-checker.

Maybe you should apply for the job-or as a critic.

Panni · « **Reply #86 on:** October 14, 2004, 12:46:06 PM »

Well, DRs, thank you for the good wishes re my new house. HOWEVER, as so often happens in life, an unexpected detour has taken me in another direction. I am NOT going to rent the house I described in such loving and enthusiastic detail. I AM going to rent the house in NOHO (Soho wannabe = North Hollywood) of which I posted a photo yesterday and will repost below. This house is utterly charming and FAR less expensive than the other house (especially now). It has been restored an is like a brand new house in many important respects.

Panni · « **Reply #87 on:** October 14, 2004, 12:48:10 PM »

Let's try again...

Jane · « **Reply #88 on:** October 14, 2004, 12:48:42 PM »

DiT-GOOD HEALTH VIBES!
So glad you enjoyed the photos of our gathering. Next time join us in NY.
My mother didn’t make chicken soup but the far tastier turkey soup.

Elmore-Benadryl PM. Not to be personal, but guys shouldn’t take antihistamines if it bothers their prostate.

Jose I hope Cassie was moved to a very nice room.
LOL-laptop in plastic bags is an excellent idea.

Oops Bruce-sorry I forgot to congratulate you/us on 70,000 posts.

Jennifer thank you. I visited my brother’s girls in NY. This is my sister’s children’s half brother. Feel better quickly.

Jane · « **Reply #89 on:** October 14, 2004, 12:49:43 PM »

Panni the house is darling. Does it come with appliances?

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