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Title: A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: bk on February 09, 2006, 12:06:13 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were like a bad acid flashback or a dead herring in the moonlight, not necessarily in that order, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently having a bad trip, man - it's quite psychadelic.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: bk on February 09, 2006, 12:12:03 AM
And the word of the day is: TELEOLOGY!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 09, 2006, 04:08:02 AM
I don't believe it. I'm the first post? At this hour?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 04:54:57 AM
Good morning, all!  The tax work is basically finished and all I have to do now is remain calm until the appointment at 11:00 am.  It will be grisly.  

After that, a few jolly hours at the NYPL Theatre Collection, some work for Noah Racey, who's currently choreographing SHENANDOAH in DC, and hopefully a quiet evening.  I need to confirm a date with Karen Ziemba around noon on Saturday, and my day is set.

TOD:  1903, June 17, Chicago.  After reading SISTER CARRIE, I'd like to see Chicago in that period and attend the opening night of BABES IN TOYLAND.  My only chance to hear a now-lost set of lyrics is at the first performance, before the song was Lost in Chicago (an idea for a recording?).
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ben on February 09, 2006, 05:14:36 AM
All alone at 8:15am.

Perhaps I would go back to either Detroit, Michigan (where I was born) or Coon Rapids, Minnesota  (where I grew up) on February 2nd 1953. That way I could see, as an adult, what both places looked like on the day I was born.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on February 09, 2006, 05:20:47 AM
Good vibes to DR TPunk and her group.
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Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on February 09, 2006, 05:21:56 AM
DR Jane, RE: MEDIUM, i went back at the time and rewatched. To me the middle child looked very similar but was not the same, and the little one was the same. But it was too hard to tell re: the little one since we don't see her that much and since we only saw her here for a second.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 05:24:55 AM
Speaking of DR TPunk, she was in last night's peculiar dream:  we were waiting for the bus somewhere between Manhattan and my hometown, she finally got angry about the wait and started walking and fell into a ditch!  I am not making this up.  Then we ended up waiting for the bus on Central Avenue in Middletown, Ohio, across from the First Presbyterian Church, not too far from where our DR Ginny currently lives.  I doubt that DR Ginny and Richard lived in that area at the time this dream took place, or we could walked there and had DR Ginny drive us around.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on February 09, 2006, 05:27:10 AM
DR MattH, so will they not show LOVE MONKEY at all? I hate that the networks do this when they get something good.

But I HATE the idea of having TAR at 10pm.  9pm was a good thing and perfect!  How can they even think of putting it on at 10pm?  Where did you read this since I have not seen it anywhere?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on February 09, 2006, 05:30:41 AM
Also re: last night's American Idol, I agree with DR MattH.  They skipped so much going from person to person it was hard to follow who was going through to the next round. They only focused on so few contestants. I have no idea who has made it.  There were a few who I knew the judges liked from the auditions. Well they showed these ones going through (we knew they would). But skipped out on so many others.

Am I the only one who would rather watch a complete show of the Hollywood auditions? I'm surprised they don't do this.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: S. Woody White on February 09, 2006, 05:42:07 AM
Der B and I got back very late from our DC jaunt, and now I've got to get ready for work...already.  But we had a good time, talked with some old friends we hadn't seen for quite a while...

DR Jose: we avoided all that traffic in DC by parking way outside the city, where one of the subway spurs ends, and taking the subway into town.  From the Dupont Circle station, it was a short walk to the reception...would be Dupont Circle, of course.   ;)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 06:24:21 AM
Good morning!!


~~~~~VIBES~~~~~ for TPunk!

Not that I think you'll need them, I am sure the boys will all fall in love with you immedaitely and want to do your bidding!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 06:32:56 AM
Right now I am so tired and sick of working that all I want to do is go back in time with the numbers for a really big mega millions win and buy myself the only winning ticket....


I'll try to think of a more worthy answer after a short nap...


dang ! It appears they have a rule against napping at your desk.


How unreasonable.


Coffee time... double caffienated with extra sugar please......................
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ben on February 09, 2006, 06:45:47 AM
Right now I am so tired and sick of working that all I want to do is go back in time with the numbers for a really big mega millions win and buy myself the only winning ticket....

Actually, I think I'll play the game that gives you $10,000 a week for the rest of your life. Of course you can't pass that on to your heirs but if you live long enough you can build up a pile of money to pass on  ;D

dang ! It appears they have a rule against napping at your desk.


How unreasonable.

And also unseemly
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 06:47:53 AM
Sad to report that yesteryear Bollywood actress Nadira passed away yesterday in Bombay, India.

This news flash will likely only be of interest to JRand55 as Nadira co-starred in his favorite Hindu flick PAKEEZAH as Madame Gauhar Jaan.

Other films include AAN (1952), SHREE 420 (1955), and DIL APNA AUR PREET PARAI (1960).

(http://atulg.tripod.com/her/nadira/nadira2.jpg)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 07:07:26 AM
Actually, I think I'll play the game that gives you $10,000 a week for the rest of your life. Of course you can't pass that on to your heirs but if you live long enough you can build up a pile of money to pass on  ;

Yes Vixdad and I have had dreams of winning that one since we've seen the commercials... of course our chances of winning might be a tad better if we actually tried purchasing a ticket
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 07:08:45 AM
DR MattH, so will they not show LOVE MONKEY at all? I hate that the networks do this when they get something good.

But I HATE the idea of having TAR at 10pm.  9pm was a good thing and perfect!  How can they even think of putting it on at 10pm?  Where did you read this since I have not seen it anywhere?

I read this in yesterday's VARIETY. According to the CBS spokesman, THE AMAZING RACE does well whenever CBS runs it at 10 p.m. and it IS smart counterprogramming to the drama of SVU and the dramedy of BOSTON LEGAL.

LOVE MONKEY has not performed any better than CLOSER TO HOME did in the slot, and CBS is all about winning time slots or at least coming in a strong second (as CRIMINAL MINDS does against LOST). LOVE MONKEY hasn't delivered.

Though the article did not say LOVE MONKEY had been canceled, the fact that it appears nowhere on CBS' midseason schedule after February 21st is pretty much writing on the wall.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 07:10:02 AM
Good morning!

Another cold but beautiful morning. Exactly right for this time in February.

I'm still feeling kind of blah this morning. A good lunch with friends in a couple of hours should aid things considerably.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 07:10:44 AM
I had the weiredest dreams last nigt, I dreamed that the wind was blowing so hard that our rear stockade fence was destroyed, not just blown down but lying in splinters all over the lawn and that the Vixters   wooden playfort had been lifted into the neighbors yard wher it stood intact but completely filled with blown in debris



and my back aches and I feel utterly exhausted and I don't know why....
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 07:11:03 AM
I agree with you, DR Jennifer. I'd LOVE to see the real singers doing their auditions against their fellow talented people in the groups. These highlights shows are very frustrating.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 07:13:58 AM
One more comment about the IDOL highlights shows.

Last year, Sarah Mather of Charlotte made it to the semifinals but was the first girl eliminated despite having a very pleasing voice (more pleasing than, say, Mikailah Gordon). She argued that she hadn't been featured at all in the audition shows and thus had no fan base building for her prior to the semifinal public voting stage. I agreed with her. Some of these folks have been seen on the initial shows and also in the Hollywood round while others seem to get lost in the suffle and we only see and hear them for the first time in the semifinals. Seems like pretty unfair advantage for some of the singers.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 07:16:48 AM
I see that Monty Python's SPAMALOT won the Best Cast Recording Grammy. I called it right when the nominations were first announced. No surprise there despite the fact that ALL of the other nominees were more deserving of the award.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 07:19:01 AM
And not a good sign for CRUMBS being taken off tonight for a GREY'S ANATOMY repeat (of last Sunday's show). I'm thinking its days are also numbered.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 07:30:28 AM
I see that Monty Python's SPAMALOT won the Best Cast Recording Grammy. I called it right when the nominations were first announced. No surprise there despite the fact that ALL of the other nominees were more deserving of the award.

And they were all more deserving than SPAMALOT because of what?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2006, 07:32:13 AM
TOD:  I guess there are so many earth-shattering changes one could make going back in the time machine, but still:

I'm not sure why I care about BAKER'S WIFE so much, but I'd like to go back to the tryout of BAKER'S WIFE and tell the creators about all the changes they made in later years that made the show better, in the hopes that they implement them in the original incarnation.  Does that sound too frivolous or inconsequential?  Maybe, but I'm convinced that if BAKER'S WIFE had succeeded in its original time, it would have had a nice impact on the procession of musical theater "history" that followed it; just a feeling, nothing to back it up.

Alternatively, if we can visit ourselves at a young age, I'd like to go back to the restless and relatively discontent me of my mid-to-late-twenties (circa 1985-1989) and say don't worry about it, you're going to be very content with life by middle age (even if you're going to have some physical middle-age aches and pains from time to time :)  )
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ginny on February 09, 2006, 07:35:35 AM
And here's the Grammy win that thrills me most:

Classical Album: ''Bolcom: Songs of Innocence and of Experience,'' Leonard Slatkin, conductor (Christine Brewer and Joan Morris, University of Michigan School of Music Symphony Orchestra).

GO BLUE!!!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 07:37:24 AM
And they were all more deserving than SPAMALOT because of what?

I know you're a friend of the orchestrator so I'm not surprised you were rooting for it. I simply found the scores for PIAZZA, SCOUNDRELS, and SPELLING BEE more interesting and their albums more to my liking.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on February 09, 2006, 07:39:42 AM
Elmore, this is rather eerie, but yesterday as I was getting ready for work, TPunk called to tell me she had been waiting for her bus for a half hour and it hadn't come yet! It was the second time in a week that this had happened. The bus drivers blame the traffic. Unless she has shared this with you, it seems  you've subconciously picked up on her bus troubles.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ginny on February 09, 2006, 07:40:05 AM
Thursday greetings!  Oh, I've missed spending time here the past couple of days.  Work has been grueling, and I've been stuck (as I am right now) too often at the hand-out-computer-printouts-and-collect-dimes-and-quarters-desk.  This is why I spent five years of my life and thousands of my parents' dollars earning 2 degrees at a Big 10 university?  End of rant.

Vibes for DR TPunk - I hope you don't have to be alone with that group.

Moving vibes for DR Cillaliz!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ginny on February 09, 2006, 07:43:13 AM
...Then we ended up waiting for the bus on Central Avenue in Middletown, Ohio, across from the First Presbyterian Church, not too far from where our DR Ginny currently lives.  I doubt that DR Ginny and Richard lived in that area at the time this dream took place, or we could walked there and had DR Ginny drive us around.

Of course, I'd hop right into my zippy Pontiac Vibe and pick up DRs Elmore and TPunk and any other Hainsies or Kimlets who find themselves stranded in Middletown, Ohio.  Actually, since I work full time in Dayton and DH Richard is retired and home 'way more than I am, it would probably be he who would do the driving around in his Buick Century.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on February 09, 2006, 07:48:40 AM
TPunk's mom drives a Buick Century!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ginny on February 09, 2006, 07:50:35 AM
TPunk's mom drives a Buick Century!

I did, too, until last August when GM offered to take my lease off my hands and I bought the Vibe.

And aren't TPunk and her mom going to be doing a road trip near here sometime soon?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on February 09, 2006, 07:53:22 AM
To give some insight into a question asked yesterday, I remember reading an interview with Blake Edwards when he did SON OF THE PINK PANTHER with Roberto Benigni or whoever back in the early 90s. He basically said the Pink Panther character, meaning the cartoon character, is a branding franchise that is still worth a lot to some companies (Owens-Corning in the States for instance), so they have to keep it alive and in the public eye by making the movies periodically. Such is the way of the world.

Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on February 09, 2006, 07:54:48 AM
I believe they are, Ginny. They will be doing Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: bk on February 09, 2006, 07:54:48 AM
I'm up, I'm up.  I must de-groggify myself.  The sky is already very blue outside.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 08:04:27 AM
Off to get showered and shaved and then to lunch with friends.


WBBL.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on February 09, 2006, 08:06:07 AM
The sky is blue here too. But its probably 40 degrees colder.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 08:08:17 AM
I read this in yesterday's VARIETY. According to the CBS spokesman, THE AMAZING RACE does well whenever CBS runs it at 10 p.m. and it IS smart counterprogramming to the drama of SVU and the dramedy of BOSTON LEGAL.

LOVE MONKEY has not performed any better than CLOSER TO HOME did in the slot, and CBS is all about winning time slots or at least coming in a strong second (as CRIMINAL MINDS does against LOST). LOVE MONKEY hasn't delivered.

Though the article did not say LOVE MONKEY had been canceled, the fact that it appears nowhere on CBS' midseason schedule after February 21st is pretty much writing on the wall.

In other words, CBS gives a rat's ass for quality...it just wants instant gratification (something that has become epidemic since the millenium changed).

I wonder if any of the current "shirts" gives any credence to the possibility that the other networks have locks on the bulk of the audience with their own programming and that CBS needs to establish a great program in the slot they want to win and then stick with it, wooing/enticing viewers to check it out?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 08:10:06 AM
To give some insight into a question asked yesterday, I remember reading an interview with Blake Edwards when he did SON OF THE PINK PANTHER with Roberto Benigni or whoever back in the early 90s. He basically said the Pink Panther character, meaning the cartoon character, is a branding franchise that is still worth a lot to some companies (Owens-Corning in the States for instance), so they have to keep it alive and in the public eye by making the movies periodically. Such is the way of the world.

It makes sense.

But I wonder how much sense it truly makes that Steve Martin, as Clouseau, looks a lot like Adolf Hitler with white hair?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 08:11:51 AM
Elmore, this is rather eerie, but yesterday as I was getting ready for work, TPunk called to tell me she had been waiting for her bus for a half hour and it hadn't come yet! It was the second time in a week that this had happened. The bus drivers blame the traffic. Unless she has shared this with you, it seems  you've subconciously picked up on her bus troubles.

It also seems he's dreaming of traveling with her in Middletown, Ohio, and nary a Rodzinski seems to be in sight.


:D

Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on February 09, 2006, 08:14:24 AM
DR MattH, I think that some Idol contestants are featured much more in the audition shows, and it is unfair.  But I think that all the judges favorites are shown.  I wish that for the auditions, they would have a couple of shows just showing all the 175 contestants who make it to Hollywood.

Also, re: The amazing race. I think it does well at 10pm when it's on for 2 hours. And I still think it will do okay at 10pm (core fans will still watch). But i think these shows where someone is eliminated are better at 8pm or 9pm.  10pm is too late, and I know a lot of people have to work the next day!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 08:15:37 AM
And not a good sign for CRUMBS being taken off tonight for a GREY'S ANATOMY repeat (of last Sunday's show). I'm thinking its days are also numbered.

Not sure if that's the reason.  "Crumbs" aired here on Tuesday night (or was that a repeat?).

"Grey's Anatomy", for some unfathomable reason, did not play on the West Coast in its time slot Sunday evening.  At 10 p.m., they aired that "Desperate Housewives" catch-up program...but between the Super Bowl and "Desperate Housewives" the gosh-awful and tedious Jimmy Kimmel was on.

So....
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2006, 08:30:26 AM
To Tomovoz and also to anyone interested in the Disney sequels and why they by their very nature don't "live up" to the original movies - Re HUNCHBACK PART II post of last night -  If by some chance you do watch it, keep in mind that the straight-to-video sequel was ultimately aimed at the age 3-to-6 age bracket and I think it'll stand up.   I think that during the period while Skip was working on that video, they came to the realization that they needed to have  a certain kind of younger-age-targeted product for the straight-to-video market, so they went to work at taking some of the more challenging aspects out of the script and video.  From an artistic perspective, it seems from looking at the online comments that the people who loved the daring of the theatrical movie were very disappointed in the sequel, but it was the really the young kids who go "Oh, look, there's Quasi" at the Disney parks and shows that the final product seemed to speak to.   (Thanks, MattH, for your comment last night, Skip appreciated that, since even he feels it has to be taken for what it is and nothing more.)  

One fun (to us) story about money and HUNCHBACK II - When Skip gets paid for air/TV rights and such, it's broken down by song and also separately for his music used in the general underscoring.  (Excluding the pop Jennifer Love Hewitt closing credit song which Hewitt co-wrote herself, the video has four songs, of which Skip wrote three)  On a recent check stub, they listed a song Skip had never heard of, and he said to me that he didn't write such-and-such song but got paid, what should he do.  As it happened, he had never seen the French language version and I had, so I was able to tell him that no, he did write that song, that just happens to be the French title and he was indeed entitled to that money.  So even thought no one in France knows Skip's name, at least some kids are hearing his music there.  :)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on February 09, 2006, 08:49:22 AM
Speaking of gosh-awful and tedious and Steve Martin, the actual interview on that morning show with Diane Sawyer or somebody, where he was "teaching" her how to speak that wretched faux patois, and she was finding it SO difficult, and yet so funny... Well, it was absolutely painful to endure.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: bk on February 09, 2006, 08:50:55 AM
I shall now be on my way to LACC.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 08:55:28 AM
To Tomovoz and also to anyone interested in the Disney sequels and why they by their very nature don't "live up" to the original movies - Re HUNCHBACK PART II post of last night -  If by some chance you do watch it, keep in mind that the straight-to-video sequel was ultimately aimed at the age 3-to-6 age bracket and I think it'll stand up.   I think that during the period while Skip was working on that video, they came to the realization that they needed to have  a certain kind of younger-age-targeted product for the straight-to-video market, so they went to work at taking some of the more challenging aspects out of the script and video.  From an artistic perspective, it seems from looking at the online comments that the people who loved the daring of the theatrical movie were very disappointed in the sequel, but it was the really the young kids who go "Oh, look, there's Quasi" at the Disney parks and shows that the final product seemed to speak to.   (Thanks, MattH, for your comment last night, Skip appreciated that, since even he feels it has to be taken for what it is and nothing more.)  

One fun (to us) story about money and HUNCHBACK II - When Skip gets paid for air/TV rights and such, it's broken down by song and also separately for his music used in the general underscoring.  (Excluding the pop Jennifer Love Hewitt closing credit song which Hewitt co-wrote herself, the video has four songs, of which Skip wrote three)  On a recent check stub, they listed a song Skip had never heard of, and he said to me that he didn't write such-and-such song but got paid, what should he do.  As it happened, he had never seen the French language version and I had, so I was able to tell him that no, he did write that song, that just happens to be the French title and he was indeed entitled to that money.  So even thought no one in France knows Skip's name, at least some kids are hearing his music there.  :)

I have nver seen wither Hunchback or the sequel... for some reason the Vixter was never interested in seeing them so I didn't persue it, but now I am intriqued... I must hie me to Blockbuster....
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 08:59:11 AM
Well, of course, by "gosh awful and tedious", I'm only letting everyone know how "I" find Jimmy Kimmel.  If anyone else likes him, that's cool.  I still love you all.

Ditto the "Spamalot" issue.  I, too, preferred all the other nominees....I figured "Spamalot" would win, but I suspect seeing the show is the key to adoring it...I certainly don't begrudge anyone a Grammy for it, but I agree with Matt that it was the lesser of the nominees....personal taste and all that.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: George on February 09, 2006, 09:09:46 AM
TOD:  I guess there are so many earth-shattering changes one could make going back in the time machine, but still:

I'm not sure why I care about BAKER'S WIFE so much, but I'd like to go back to the tryout of BAKER'S WIFE and tell the creators about all the changes they made in later years that made the show better, in the hopes that they implement them in the original incarnation.  Does that sound too frivolous or inconsequential?  Maybe, but I'm convinced that if BAKER'S WIFE had succeeded in its original time, it would have had a nice impact on the procession of musical theater "history" that followed it; just a feeling, nothing to back it up.

Fred, would you also try to convince David Merrick to hire Betty Buckley, since Stephen Schwartz (according to Betty) had written the show with Betty in mind?  Maybe if she had actually done the show, her subsequent recordings of "Meadowlark" would have the emotional truth that BK feels they don't have (which, now that I think of it, I agree).
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: George on February 09, 2006, 09:12:49 AM
Not sure if that's the reason.  "Crumbs" aired here on Tuesday night (or was that a repeat?).

"Grey's Anatomy", for some unfathomable reason, did not play on the West Coast in its time slot Sunday evening.  At 10 p.m., they aired that "Desperate Housewives" catch-up program...but between the Super Bowl and "Desperate Housewives" the gosh-awful and tedious Jimmy Kimmel was on.

Here in the PNW, I'm pretty sure that they showed the "Desperate Housewives" ketchup (or catch-up) show at 9:00 and I know that they showed "Grey's Anatomy" at 10:00.  I don't know what time (if at all) Jimmy Kimmel came on.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: George on February 09, 2006, 09:14:14 AM
And now...off to work. :P


;)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 09:18:43 AM
Here in the PNW, I'm pretty sure that they showed the "Desperate Housewives" ketchup (or catch-up) show at 9:00 and I know that they showed "Grey's Anatomy" at 10:00.  I don't know what time (if at all) Jimmy Kimmel came on.

Okay...here in Oakland...

:D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 09:20:10 AM
Bill, Jose, and Mike are here to install the new furnace. The old furnace (which weighed a lot, evidently...judging from the grunts, groans, and curses) was lifted out of the floor and now they are about to retro-fit the new furnace...the hole in the floor will need to be resized, unfortunately.

Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jason on February 09, 2006, 09:20:35 AM
I just found out that my boss has selected me to be the official non-Equity licensing representative for MTI at the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) the first week of March. Here's the best part - it's in Orlando! And the company's paying!! And I get to go with one of my best friends as he's the Equity licensing rep, so we're gonna try to get VIP tickets to Disney one day while we're there.

WOO and HOO!!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 09:21:56 AM
Evidently the new furnace must be inspected by the inspector (whoever that is) before the gas company will come out and put in the gas meter.

So my dream of having heat today has been dashed to pieces like a crumbling cookie.  :-\

But I will survive!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 09:22:21 AM
Bill, Jose, and Mike are here to install the new furnace. The old furnace (which weighed a lot, evidently...judging from the grunts, groans, and curses) was lifted out of the floor and now they are about to retro-fit the new furnace...the hole in the floor will need to be resized, unfortunately.



Well if doesn't work, we all know which of the three you'll blame!


What brand of furnace is it?





Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 09:23:31 AM
I just found out that my boss has selected me to be the official non-Equity licensing representative for MTI at the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) the first week of March. Here's the best part - it's in Orlando! And the company's paying!! And I get to go with one of my best friends as he's the Equity licensing rep, so we're gonna try to get VIP tickets to Disney one day while we're there.

WOO and HOO!!


HOO and RAY!!!  That's wonderful news Jason I am very pleased for you!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 09:24:50 AM
That is wonderful Jason! What fun!

I keep trying to talk my boss into letting us attend a human resources conference in Hawaii...but doggone it if he doesn't always think it would be best to attend that same conference when it is held in Salem . Some silliness about taxpayers dollars or something.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 09:25:07 AM
Evidently the new furnace must be inspected by the inspector (whoever that is) before the gas company will come out and put in the gas meter.

So my dream of having heat today has been dashed to pieces like a crumbling cookie.  :-\

But I will survive!

Dang!  How long will that take?  Can't you borrow a new born infant or an old, old lady to come and say they live in your house so the powers that be will get a move on?


Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 09:25:35 AM
I believe that the brand of furnace is WILLIAMS.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jason on February 09, 2006, 09:25:42 AM
HOO and RAY!!!  That's wonderful news Jason I am very pleased for you!

Thank you! I've no idea why he chose me of all people to go down there. My friend, Russell, said he was going to request that I go with him, but my boss suggested my name before he had the chance! Maybe he knew I needed a vacation...even if it is a working one.

In any case, I'm going to Disney World! :D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 09:26:53 AM
Maybe if I wrap Freddy up in a bundle he can pass as a fat, hairy baby with whiskers.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 09:27:58 AM
I would suggest that your boss thinks you are a deserving employee DR Jason, and a good one at that!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 09:29:04 AM
Two more men just drove up in a large blue truck.

I think that this new furnace must be quite heavy as they have called in the troops!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2006, 09:29:38 AM
George -  You know, as far as BAKER'S WIFE is concerned, all I've wished is for them to have the rewrites then that they themselves eventually did.  Of course, their accepting what I say would be contingent upon them really believing that I came from the future, and that I'm doing nothing more than telling them how they themselves ultimately "solved" their own dramaturgical problems.  I wouldn't have the chutzpah for anything beyond that.   (I might say the same thing about RAGS, but IMHO RAGS was never completely solved - at least not so far!!!)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jason on February 09, 2006, 09:30:23 AM
Two more men just drove up in a large blue truck.


Maybe they're the free gift you get for purchasing a new furnace. Better than a toaster!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2006, 09:34:12 AM
Jason - Great news.  Clearly, that means your boss thinks you'll represent the company well.  Speaks very well for how people perceive you.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jason on February 09, 2006, 09:44:35 AM
Jason - Great news.  Clearly, that means your boss thinks you'll represent the company well.  Speaks very well for how people perceive you.

It could be because I'm a big old theatre queen and know way too much about the shows we license. :) Again...I don't really care what the reasons were...I'm just happy they picked me!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 09:48:56 AM
Well if doesn't work, we all know which of the three you'll blame!

LOL
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 09:50:34 AM
I believe that the brand of furnace is WILLIAMS.

Good! Just as long as it is not the dreaded Slant Fin!!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 09:53:40 AM
Maybe they're the free gift you get for purchasing a new furnace. Better than a toaster!

Ya, well, I hope they kept the gift receipt!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jason on February 09, 2006, 09:55:04 AM
Ya, well, I hope they kept the gift receipt!

You forgot to ask them for the Indian model? Maybe they'll do an exchange. ;)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 10:06:11 AM
It could be because I'm a big old theatre queen and know way too much about the shows we license. :) Again...I don't really care what the reasons were...I'm just happy they picked me!

 I think it is because you are personable and knowlegable!!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 10:06:39 AM
Ya, well, I hope they kept the gift receipt!

 ;D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2006, 10:11:33 AM
Jason - A big old theater queen who knows way too much about the shows you represent?  In that case, then like I said, that DOES speak very well for how people perceive you! :) :)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on February 09, 2006, 10:11:45 AM
Running a couple of virus scans on my computer system today...and it is taking A LONG TIME!!!

Vibes to MR BK on the class...hopefully everyone will choose an APPROPRIATE song...my guess is - someone won't.

VIBES to DR TPUNK on her new class that is happening even as I type.

Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jason on February 09, 2006, 10:12:06 AM
I think it is because you are personable and knowlegable!!

Knowledgable, yes. Personable? Questionable. ;)

I can't get my hopes up too high for Disney World. I mean, we do have to work this conference, but maybe we'll get a free day to get to the park...?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on February 09, 2006, 10:12:22 AM
congratulations to DRJASON on his trip to Florida to speak to ALL the kids!  Remember you can't say "fun" in Disney World.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on February 09, 2006, 10:13:08 AM
Sad news about Madame, DRMBARNUM.  She really set a LOT of the plot in motion in PAKEEZAH....  But she certainly outlasted Meena by a few decades!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on February 09, 2006, 10:13:36 AM
American Idol?

Is that tired old show still on?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on February 09, 2006, 10:13:59 AM
So what will be on between NCIS at 8pm and TAR at 10 pm in the regular slot?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jason on February 09, 2006, 10:14:12 AM
Jason - A big old theater queen who knows way too much about the shows you represent?  In that case, then like I said, that DOES speak very well for how people perceive you! :) :)

Hee hee! I'm giddy right now. I can't wait to get down there. Orlando in March. PERFECT!  

I am flattered that they picked me. I'm not used to being "the one."
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on February 09, 2006, 10:16:05 AM
My DVD of RYAN'S DAUGHTER arrived today!  Thanks for mentioning it, DR RLP!  Oliver's HAMLET is on at 5 pm EST today on TCM.  I have never seen it, so I may give it a look....and then after the NBC comedy block, watch lovely Rosy Ryan!!!

It was a good time................
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on February 09, 2006, 10:20:09 AM
Furnace vibes for DRMBARNUM.

Remember what happened when Lucy Carmichael and Vivian Bagley had to wait for the inspectors before they could use their new shower.....the next thing you know, they were up to their necks in hot water!!!

Lucy:  Where's Lloyd Bridges when ya need him?

Lucy:  Maybe somebody will come by and rescue us.
Viv:  Who?  A door to door frogman?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: George on February 09, 2006, 10:20:23 AM
I just found out that my boss has selected me to be the official non-Equity licensing representative for MTI at the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) the first week of March. Here's the best part - it's in Orlando! And the company's paying!! And I get to go with one of my best friends as he's the Equity licensing rep, so we're gonna try to get VIP tickets to Disney one day while we're there.

WOO and HOO!!

Congratulations!!  Have a great time.  You deserve it! ;D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2006, 10:21:10 AM
What was that about wrapping Freddie up in a bundle so that I'll look like a fat hairy baby with whiskers?  Does this have anything with getting me free admission to the Disney parks?  (I have shaved since the HHW gathering, though, so no more whiskers.  :)  )
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2006, 10:22:21 AM
Oh, I see that post was about Freddy, not Freddie.  Never mind.

:)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jason on February 09, 2006, 10:27:51 AM
Hehe...I'd be afraid to try to wrap Freddie in a blanket...he might break.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2006, 10:32:29 AM
I'd worry more about breaking the blanket.

But I did change my previous post to MBarnum's original word of "bundle."  If anyone's trying to make sense of any of this.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 10:39:50 AM
Good Morning!  Good Afternoon!

Stop the Madness!!!



Whew!  Just had to get that out my system, and it's totally directed at myself.  Just so much to do, but absolutely no motivation to get any of it done.  So, yes, I can blame Jose!

;D

Moving on...
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 10:46:20 AM
DR Jason - Be sure to check out www.setc.org for the convention info.  The exhibit hall usually closes around 5:00, so you should be able to get in an evening or two at the parks - perfect for catching the evening fireworks!  Also keep your eyes out on who the Keynote Speakers are.  They usually have lunchtime presentations, so you and your co-worker could switch off at the booth while the other goes exploring.

Alas, I won't be at SETCs this year.  Well, I could have been, but since I already had Lestat on my proverbial horizon, I bowed out.  I will miss it.  Yes, playing for close to 900 people over three days can be quite grueling at times, I still find it a fun thing to do.  And it's always been a great catch-up session with so many friends.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 10:48:26 AM
DR FJL - I'm also a major fan of The Baker's Wife.  And Rags too.  *I actually liked that chamber version that AJT mounted a couple of years ago with Ann Crumb and Crista Moore.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 10:49:30 AM
DR MBarnum - Good Furnace Vibes!

I'm hoping your Warm & Toasty again sooner rather then later.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 10:51:43 AM
The furnace is installed and the men are not putting in the thermostat.

Then they will work under the house and I can get ready to go to work as they will not need to get inside any more.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on February 09, 2006, 10:51:54 AM
You can watch Lucy & Viv put in a shower....here:

http://tesla.liketelevision.com/liketelevision/tuner.php?channel=309&format=tv&theme=zvue (http://tesla.liketelevision.com/liketelevision/tuner.php?channel=309&format=tv&theme=zvue)

But it seems to be a "colorized" version of the first season episode of The Lucy Show!  :P
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 10:52:17 AM
As for Spamalot snagging the Grammy... Regardless of the quality of the show and/or of the recording, I knew the whole voting process and knowledge of the voting body was "off" the year that "Riverdance" won.  Need I say more?  Not to diminish the contributions and talents of those involved with any of the nommed recordings, it seems to be a matter of name recognition than anything else.

;)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 10:53:37 AM
Page 8 dancing furnace

(http://nkox.homestead.com/files/Dancing_in_the_Furnace__back.jpg)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 10:55:41 AM
They are now done and I shall take a shower and wing my way to work!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 10:58:02 AM
The furnace is installed and the men are not putting in the thermostat.

Then they will work under the house and I can get ready to go to work as they will not need to get inside any more.
why are they not putting in a thermostat?  ???
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 10:59:18 AM
Topic of the Day...

New York City, 1924

In particular, February 12 for Paul Whiteman's "Experiment in Modern Music" at Aeolian Hall, and the first performance of "Rhapsody in Blue" with Gershwin himself at the keyboard.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on February 09, 2006, 11:01:40 AM
LOL....watch Part Two....and it's in glorious b/w!!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 11:01:51 AM
Well... As an initial effort to "Stop the Madness", I'm going to get my hairs cut.  -It's a start.

Laters...
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on February 09, 2006, 11:03:07 AM
TOD:  NYC in 1959...where I could see THE SOUND OF MUSIC, GYPSY, THE MUSIC MAN, WEST SIDE STORY (I think) and DESTRY RIDES AGAIN!!!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on February 09, 2006, 11:03:53 AM
Word of the day....weren't there lots of teles in DR CP's HERCULES?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 11:04:55 AM
why are they not putting in a thermostat?  ???

Ummmm...did you skip a page, Deb?

 ;)

The furnace has to be "inspected" before they will fire it up.   Installers generally don't schedule inspections, and they often fail to mention it to homeowners...probably because they can never guarantee exactly when they'll be done with installation.

I'm just glad our MBarnum isn't having water heater problems...stepping out of a cold shower into a cold bathroom would be...well...rude.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2006, 11:12:18 AM
But should the Show Album Grammy be about the quality of the music and lyrics, or about the audio representation of whatever the show is in performance and production, or is it a combination?   Or maybe something else?

If it's about the quality of music AND lyrics, I might have given it to HAIR over SPAMALOT, DRS, PIAZZA (where I love the music but find the lyrics less satisfying), or SPELLING BEE.

And as I've brown-nosed, er, I mean said, before, but seriously, I DO really mean it - if it's a combination of song quality and audio representation, or a total listening experience, Kritzerland's own AFTER THE BALL would have fit squarely above at least several of the nominated albums.  

But of the actual nominees, I think SPAMALOT most closely represents  and recalls/approximates the experience I had in the theater watching the show.  Maybe that's the quality the voters were looking for???
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 11:13:25 AM
I watched "Lust for Life" on DVD last night.  BK nailed the problems with this one...it's a crying shame that this film was not given a proper restoration...it's dreary looking...and it's primary glory is the gorgeous photography of F.A. Young at actual locations and shots of Van Gogh's art work.  That, and Rozsa's score.

Speaking of the latter, did you notice, BK, that there is a quote of the "Quo Vadis, Domine" theme in one scene?  It's at the point where several paintings are being shown, one of which is of a church or cathedral...and that's where the quote is...and then the score abruptly shifts into something light and staccato...very interesting.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 11:17:05 AM
But of the actual nominees, I think SPAMALOT most closely represents  and recalls/approximates the experience I had in the theater watching the show.  Maybe that's the quality the voters were looking for???

Who votes?  A specialized committee who know from quality in OBC recordings or the entire Grammy membership?

:D

If it's like the Oscars, I assure you not much thought other than name value (or sympathy vote) goes into the final voting since everybody votes on the nominees selected by a specialized committee (outside of Best Film, which is a category everyone participates in during the nomination process).
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on February 09, 2006, 11:27:27 AM
That is great news DR Jason!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 11:30:34 AM
Lost --

SPOILER


SPOILER

First...Jose, I have to say I agree with you about that long commercial break...I was suprised to see that a good chunk of time was left before the hour was up.

After Sawyer's "There's a new sheriff in town" comment, I was torn between thinking "GOOD" and "SHOOT"....but the twist REALLY made me smile.  What a great turn of events...and Sawyer's "long con" was revealed with Charley's question about how he thinks of such things.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: bk on February 09, 2006, 11:58:59 AM
Back from LACC.

First off, everyone votes for the Grammys - there is no committee.  As long as the record label sends the discs in anyone can be "up" in the prelims.  Then people vote, and that makes the five.  Then everyone votes again.  The award is presumably for the best PRODUCED cast album, which is why it's really a producer's award.  Unless the show is original to CD (not a revival) the authors don't even get part of it (if my Hello, Dolly had won, I would have received the award, not Jerry Herman).  

The Riverdance year was fascinating, as, I believe it was the year of Rent.  It was also, if I remember correctly, the year of my The King and I, which, all modesty in check, I feel WAS the best "produced" CD that year.  We didn't even get nominated.  I knew Riverdance would win - it had just been all over PBS - didn't matter that it wasn't even a real cast album - it had the "name" factor.  With Spamalot, the "name" factor was simple - ERIC IDLE and the Pythons.  Winner.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: bk on February 09, 2006, 12:00:34 PM
Oh, and I'd say that the majority of people who vote in the show album category have not heard the CD.

And I think I was wrong above - I do think the five nominees are chosen by committee.  And, just WHO that committee is is unknown to me.  One presumes that since we labels send our CDs to them, that they are required to listen.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on February 09, 2006, 12:01:40 PM
LAST NIGHT'S LOST SPOILERS



.
.
.



Lost --

SPOILER


SPOILER

First...Jose, I have to say I agree with you about that long commercial break...I was suprised to see that a good chunk of time was left before the hour was up.

After Sawyer's "There's a new sheriff in town" comment, I was torn between thinking "GOOD" and "SHOOT"....but the twist REALLY made me smile.  What a great turn of events...and Sawyer's "long con" was revealed with Charley's question about how he thinks of such things.

I didn't watch it on ABC so I didn't have that long commercial break.

But when you say "the twist really made me smile". Do you mean that Charley helped Sawyer to get back at Locke?

The show was definitely interesting. And I never once thought that Charley was involved (since they hardly showed him all show I'm guessing most people wouldn't have suspected him).

Re: Sawyer's prior life and the con.  Can someone clarify what happened at the end.  I remember him sending out his girlfriend with what looked to be a bag of money.  Then he went out to the car (which ended up being empty). Then he came back in and took the real money out from under the bed.

So obviously he never went to meet the girlfriend. But what are we to assume was in her bag?  And what was with him telling his partner he wouldn't do it (and the partner threatening to kill sawyer and gf).  Are we to assume that sawyer only agreed to con her because he was forced to do so? Since i'm assuming what was said at the diner was true (when sawyer said he wouldn't take her money) then why did sawyer tell the woman that the partner was in the car.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: bk on February 09, 2006, 12:08:52 PM
The workshop went very well today.  The kids are really bright, and very attentive, and I think they had fun, too.

We did the I Remember business.  First, I read them the lyric, and we discussed the song as a song, and as a song from a specific show sung by a specific character.  I then played the four versions of the song in a row, while they took notes.  First up was Bernadette, then Liz, then Dianne Reeves, then Theresa McCarthy.  It really was fascinating hearing them back to back.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2006, 12:16:58 PM
The name changes to the show album category are sort of interesting.  From the Wikipedia:


The Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album has been awarded since 1959. The award has had several minor name changes:

*   In 1959 the award was known as Best Original Cast Album (Broadway or TV)
*   In 1960 it was awarded as Best Broadway Show Album
*   In 1961 it was awarded as Best Show Album (Original Cast)
*   From 1962 to 1963 it was awarded as Best Original Cast Show Album
*   From 1964 to 1973 it was awarded as Best Score From an Original Cast Show Album
*   From 1974 to 1975 it was awarded as Best Score From the Original Cast Show Album
*   From 1976 to 1986 it was awarded as Best Cast Show Album
*   From 1987 to 1991 it was awarded as Best Musical Cast Show Album
*   Since 1992 it has been awarded as Best Musical Show Album

Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: bk on February 09, 2006, 12:18:22 PM
I then told them I wanted to hear their comments first, and told them the names of each singer.  The comments were all well thought out, whether one agreed with them or not.  And I would say each singer had people for whom their version worked.  Just as example, one person found Bernadette's version very melancholy and a bit dark, found Liz's version very positive and warm (and that didn't work for this person), found Dianne's version to labored and jazzy, but liked Theresa McCarthy's best because it sort of fused the parts he'd liked about Liz and Bernadette.  

Another found Liz's version the one, because they felt it really catured the essence of the song and felt that the character who is singing it really came through - someone who has, just before the song starts, says in response to someone saying "But you haven't seen the sun in thirteen years," "don't pity me - I have my memories."  And Liz doesn't play the pity, which Bernadette does.  Bernadette's version is almost angry, and that's certainly a choice, but it doesn't work for me because it goes against the character who's singing it.

For me, Liz is the only one who makes the song not maudlin and yet who keeps its essential beauty and underlying sadness intact.  She's also the only one who's really playing the specificity of the word images.  Of course, having directed that performance, I'm partial to it, because we were very specifically trying to make it about the character who's singing it.

The Reeves version is fascinating in its own right - the slowest (by a minute - the others are all within seconds of each other), it does create an interesting atmosphere, and Miss Reeves certainly understands the song, but it's not really ABOUT the song with her - it's about her voice.  And it's not musical theater.

As for Miss McCarthy - she has a lovely voice, but I feel there's nothing there in terms of her and the song.  The person who liked her because it seemed she was using the best of Liz and Bernadette was spot on - that's exactly what it sounds like - like she had listened to both versions (more Liz than BP), and taken the phrasings she liked.  But, there's no heart, no soul, just a pretty voice singing words.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: bk on February 09, 2006, 12:19:25 PM
Until we actually  start singing in the class, I think I'll do more show and tell with CDs - listening to performances that I think really capture emotion and intent and understand words and colors - and then dissecting those performances to see why it's so.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2006, 12:32:01 PM
On the subject of who votes for specific Grammy categories:  Seems that anyone who votes can vote for the four major categories, but they're only allowed to vote in eight of the other 31 "fields."  So they have to pick and choose which fields they want to vote in beyond the top four categories, I guess.  So does that mean that someone who votes in the Show Album category has to REALLY want to vote in that category, since they're allowed only eight out of 31 fields to vote in?  

From the Grammy website:

Submission
Recording Academy members and record companies enter recordings and music videos released during the eligibility year which they consider worthy of recognition in the GRAMMY Awards process.

Screening
Reviewing sessions by more than 150 experts in various fields are held to ensure that entered recordings meet specific qualifications and have been placed in appropriate fields such as Rock, R&B, Jazz, Country, Gospel, New Age, Rap, Classical and Latin, among others. The purpose of screenings is not to make artistic or technical judgments about the recordings, but rather to make sure that each entry is eligible and placed in its proper category.

Nominating
First-round ballots with lists of eligible recordings in all fields, except those voted on by special nominating committees, are sent to voting members who return their ballots to the independent accounting firm of Deloitte for tabulation. To help ensure the quality of the voting, members are directed to vote only in their fields of expertise; they may nominate in the four general categories (Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best New Artist) and in no more than nine out of 31 fields on their ballots.

Special Nominating
Committees In craft and other specialized categories, final nominations are determined by national nomination review committees comprised of voting members from all of The Academy's Chapter cities.

Final Voting
Lists of the finalists are sent to voting members with their second round ballots. The finalists determined by the special nominating committees are also included on these lists. In this final round, Recording Academy members may vote in the four general categories and in no more than eight of the 31 fields. Ballots again are tabulated in secrecy by the independent accounting firm, Deloitte.

Results
Results of members' voting are not known until the GRAMMY Awards presentation ceremony when names of the winners are delivered by Deloitte in sealed envelopes. GRAMMY Award winners are revealed during the GRAMMY Awards telecast.

Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 12:33:23 PM
LOL Vixmom! My typing with freezing cold....meant to type "the men are now installing the thermostat"

RLP, it is the gas meter that will go in after the inspection.

Yes, not having a water heater would be even worse!! At least if I get too frozen I can take a hot shower still, and warm up.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 12:40:25 PM
JRand55, you will be pleased to know that THE LONG, LONG TRAILER releases on DVD on May 9th, along with some other Lucille Ball films.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 12:51:58 PM
Ummmm...did you skip a page, Deb?

 ;)

The furnace has to be "inspected" before they will fire it up.   Installers generally don't schedule inspections, and they often fail to mention it to homeowners...probably because they can never guarantee exactly when they'll be done with installation.

I'm just glad our MBarnum isn't having water heater problems...stepping out of a cold shower into a cold bathroom would be...well...rude.

I thought they would install everything and just not turn the gas on at the main until the inspector gave the "all clear".  If they won't put in the thermostat  until after the inspection poor Mike won't have heat until spring!  :(
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2006, 12:57:26 PM
Thank you FJL for the Hunchback info. Hunchback's background artwork is a wonderful  - as is the score.


I too am a fan of "The Bakers Wife" - the score!
I really don't see any way of helping the show as it is difficult to be involved with people for whom you do not care. Perhaps the focus should have been with Village and not for the trio!  I also like the score of "Rags" but the book just does not get there!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 01:06:56 PM
Oh I responded to Ron  before I saw Mikes' note... I am sorry for your frozen fingers poor Mike, I don't know how you managed so long...its been between  2  and 3 weeks now isn't it?  I was miserable when I lost heat for 18 hours!

Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 01:07:27 PM
I thought they would install everything and just not turn the gas on at the main until the inspector gave the "all clear".  If they won't put in the thermostat  until after the inspection poor Mike won't have heat until spring!  :(

As Mike explained, it's the installtation of the gas meter that is being held up, pending an inspection.  As for the thermostat...who can say?

:D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ginny on February 09, 2006, 01:07:36 PM
DR Jason - Congratulations on being selected to represent your company at a professional event - and in Orlando.  Even better!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 01:08:49 PM
I love the Long Long Trailer!!!!

Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 01:09:14 PM
And here's the Grammy win that thrills me most:

Classical Album: ''Bolcom: Songs of Innocence and of Experience,'' Leonard Slatkin, conductor (Christine Brewer and Joan Morris, University of Michigan School of Music Symphony Orchestra).

GO BLUE!!!

Go, Joan & Bill!!!!  I should call them.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 01:09:32 PM
As Mike explained, it's the installtation of the gas meter that is being held up, pending an inspection.  :D


Poor Mikey  :(
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 01:09:41 PM
Back from lunch...had sauteed chicken with green beans, broccoli, mushrooms and zucchini in a tomato sauce with a side of "special rice."

It was very tasty.  

The best part of this was that there were four of us and we learned, at the end of the meal, that someone had paid for our lunch!!!

Turns out it was the County's assistant Public Defender who had seen us sit down...one of my companions had visited her table briefly upon entering.  We were all very pleasantly surprised.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 01:11:36 PM
How does one become a voting member in the Grammys?

Is anybody here one?
 bk? elmore? FJL?  (or his everlovin' Skip?)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 01:11:49 PM
Re CRUMBS, I haven't read why ABC made this switch to GREY'S ANATOMY tonight, but it was not the original intention. In this week's TV GUIDE, CRUMBS is listed as the 9:30 show for tonight.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 01:12:12 PM
Vixmom, I believe it has been a month now without heat.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 01:13:12 PM
Back from lunch...had sauteed chicken with green beans, broccoli, mushrooms and zucchini in a tomato sauce with a side of "special rice."

It was very tasty.  

The best part of this was that there were four of us and we learned, at the end of the meal, that someone had paid for our lunch!!!

Turns out it was the County's assistant Public Defender who had seen us sit down...one of my companions had visited her table briefly upon entering.  We were all very pleasantly surprised.

That is a nice suprise!!  
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 01:14:56 PM
Vixmom, I believe it has been a month now without heat.

Your house must be as cold as elmore's fire escape!!!

You are a patient man, Mike.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 01:15:18 PM
So what will be on between NCIS at 8pm and TAR at 10 pm in the regular slot?

A new crime drama called THE UNIT produced by Shaun Ryan, producer of FX's THE SHIELD.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 09, 2006, 01:18:03 PM
Dammt--everytime I've tried to post today, someone comes into my office for one reason or another and interrupts my train of thought.  Of course, it don't take much to derail my particular train, but today there was one bobby pin on the Lionel track too many.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 01:19:17 PM
I know you're a friend of the orchestrator so I'm not surprised you were rooting for it. I simply found the scores for PIAZZA, SCOUNDRELS, and SPELLING BEE more interesting and their albums more to my liking.

It has nothing to do with my being a friend of Larry's; I think it's a wonderful recording entirely capturing the mood of the show, which I loved.   I cannot speak for the Finn piece, but the other two recordings were well-produced and played, and your comment made me wonder what set it lower than the others.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 01:21:15 PM
Elmore, this is rather eerie, but yesterday as I was getting ready for work, TPunk called to tell me she had been waiting for her bus for a half hour and it hadn't come yet! It was the second time in a week that this had happened. The bus drivers blame the traffic. Unless she has shared this with you, it seems  you've subconciously picked up on her bus troubles.

Call me Claire Voyant!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2006, 01:23:48 PM
About time - good news Jason. Theatre Queens rule.

I've just seen "Narnia"  I am now well versed in queens and closets. And at last - a lion King I cared about.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 01:24:44 PM
Didn't Cleo Laine sing "I Remember" on her SOndheim album? I have that CD here someplace, but I haven't listened to it in YEARS. Makes me want to seek it out now.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on February 09, 2006, 01:26:51 PM
On the subject of who votes for specific Grammy categories:  Seems that anyone who votes can vote for the four major categories, but they're only allowed to vote in eight of the other 31 "fields."  So they have to pick and choose which fields they want to vote in beyond the top four categories, I guess.  So does that mean that someone who votes in the Show Album category has to REALLY want to vote in that category, since they're allowed only eight out of 31 fields to vote in?  

From the Grammy website:

Submission
Recording Academy members and record companies enter recordings and music videos released during the eligibility year which they consider worthy of recognition in the GRAMMY Awards process.

Screening
Reviewing sessions by more than 150 experts in various fields are held to ensure that entered recordings meet specific qualifications and have been placed in appropriate fields such as Rock, R&B, Jazz, Country, Gospel, New Age, Rap, Classical and Latin, among others. The purpose of screenings is not to make artistic or technical judgments about the recordings, but rather to make sure that each entry is eligible and placed in its proper category.

Nominating
First-round ballots with lists of eligible recordings in all fields, except those voted on by special nominating committees, are sent to voting members who return their ballots to the independent accounting firm of Deloitte for tabulation. To help ensure the quality of the voting, members are directed to vote only in their fields of expertise; they may nominate in the four general categories (Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best New Artist) and in no more than nine out of 31 fields on their ballots.

Special Nominating
Committees In craft and other specialized categories, final nominations are determined by national nomination review committees comprised of voting members from all of The Academy's Chapter cities.

Final Voting
Lists of the finalists are sent to voting members with their second round ballots. The finalists determined by the special nominating committees are also included on these lists. In this final round, Recording Academy members may vote in the four general categories and in no more than eight of the 31 fields. Ballots again are tabulated in secrecy by the independent accounting firm, Deloitte.

Results
Results of members' voting are not known until the GRAMMY Awards presentation ceremony when names of the winners are delivered by Deloitte in sealed envelopes. GRAMMY Award winners are revealed during the GRAMMY Awards telecast.



And Mariah Carey still won THREE!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on February 09, 2006, 01:27:35 PM
JRand55, you will be pleased to know that THE LONG, LONG TRAILER releases on DVD on May 9th, along with some other Lucille Ball films.

This comes under the heading: It's About Time!!  ;D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 01:28:07 PM
It has nothing to do with my being a friend of Larry's; I think it's a wonderful recording entirely capturing the mood of the show, which I loved.   I cannot speak for the Finn piece, but the other two recordings were well-produced and played, and your comment made me wonder what set it lower than the others.

I loved the show, too, and I enjoyed the recording very much as a souvenir of a riotous night in the theater. I simply thought the three other scores were more musically interesting, purely a personal choice. I have not heard the HAIR recording that was nominated.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 01:28:11 PM
Dammt--everytime I've tried to post today, someone comes into my office for one reason or another and interrupts my train of thought.  Of course, it don't take much to derail my particular train, but today there was one bobby pin on the Lionel track too many.

 ;D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on February 09, 2006, 01:29:16 PM
A new crime drama called THE UNIT produced by Shaun Ryan, producer of FX's THE SHIELD.

Thanks, DRMATTH...for the news IF not the content!  LOL  :P

DR GINNY thanks so much for the TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD information that arrived today!  Very interesting!  ;D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 01:29:37 PM
BONES had an off night with a very easy to spot murderer.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 01:29:47 PM
Well if doesn't work, we all know which of the three you'll blame!


 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 01:30:56 PM
VERONICA MARS had another nifty case with quite a sly surprise.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 01:31:21 PM
Two more men just drove up in a large blue truck.

I think that this new furnace must be quite heavy as they have called in the troops!

Maybe they've all come to warm you up?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 01:32:24 PM
George -  You know, as far as BAKER'S WIFE is concerned, all I've wished is for them to have the rewrites then that they themselves eventually did.  Of course, their accepting what I say would be contingent upon them really believing that I came from the future, and that I'm doing nothing more than telling them how they themselves ultimately "solved" their own dramaturgical problems.  I wouldn't have the chutzpah for anything beyond that.   (I might say the same thing about RAGS, but IMHO RAGS was never completely solved - at least not so far!!!)

I don't think they'll ever fix RAGS!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 01:32:45 PM
Kathleen Turner guest starred on LAW & ORDER as the defense attorney at odds with Sam Waterston's Jack McCoy. A nice reunion for them after appearing in the movie SERIAL MOM together.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2006, 01:34:13 PM
Tomovoz - The version of THE BAKER'S WIFE that was done at the Paper Mill Playhouse (a major regional theater in New Jersey) was quite excellent.  That's the version whose script I'd like to carry back with me in the time machine and hand over to Messrs. Schwartz and Stein in their out-of-town frenzy.

Back on the Hunchback Part II subject, on the minus side, the animation and artwork for the straight-to-video sequels just don't have a budgetary chance of measuring up to the theatrical films (except for whatever process they used for LION KING, whose sequel looked really good).  But on the plus side, despite the fact that it was "just" a video sequel that Skip was writing for, Disney seemingly spared no expense on the orchestral rendering of Skip's music, both in the songs proper and where his work was used in the underscoring.      

 
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 01:34:53 PM
Finished up the afternoon with another CSI Season five episode, this one about wife swapping on a neighborhood scale. Wisteria Lane seems like kindergarten compared to these folks!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2006, 01:35:58 PM
Didn't Cleo Laine sing "I Remember" on her SOndheim album? I have that CD here someplace, but I haven't listened to it in YEARS. Makes me want to seek it out now.
I mentioned it yesterday.  Now to my ears there is a totally emotionless reading rendition of virtually every Sondhiem song. Yes I know her voice is a wonderful instrument but does it make you "feel" anything!

Thee was a video of the Cleo album too.. Also "cold".
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 01:37:35 PM
Kathleen Turner guest starred on LAW & ORDER as the defense attorney at odds with Sam Waterston's Jack McCoy. A nice reunion for them after appearing in the movie SERIAL MOM together.

Does she seem to be channeling Colleen Dewhurst or what!!!!


:D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 01:37:38 PM
As for Spamalot snagging the Grammy... Regardless of the quality of the show and/or of the recording, I knew the whole voting process and knowledge of the voting body was "off" the year that "Riverdance" won.  Need I say more?  Not to diminish the contributions and talents of those involved with any of the nommed recordings, it seems to be a matter of name recognition than anything else.

;)

As a Grammy voter, I voted for it.  Usually, as in politics, I vote for a losing number.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 01:37:50 PM
I mentioned it yesterday.  Now to my ears there is a totally emotionless reading rendition of virtually every Sondhiem song. Yes I know her voice is a wonderful instrument but does it make you "feel" anything!

Thee was a video of the Cleo album too.. Also "cold".

I'm going to try to put my hands on that CD today and listen to it today and tomorrow. I hadn't thought about it in this way.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: bk on February 09, 2006, 01:38:27 PM
I can't remember what the rules are for becoming a member of NARAS.  I think I automatically became one when I was nominated, but can't remember.  You'd think that being a member for the past ten years that I'd know the voting procedures, but I just find the three categories that interest me and then I vote.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 01:39:27 PM

But of the actual nominees, I think SPAMALOT most closely represents  and recalls/approximates the experience I had in the theater watching the show.  Maybe that's the quality the voters were looking for???


Thank you, DR FJL, I concur!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 01:39:53 PM
Does she seem to be channeling Colleen Dewhurst or what!!!!


:D

I know we all change as we get older, but for someone who was the essence of the sexy femme fatale in something like BODY HEAT, she exudes absolutely none of that now at least not in the show last night.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ginny on February 09, 2006, 01:40:01 PM
Back from guest-lecturing on grantseeking research at the University of Dayton and checking on the class from Cedarville University that came to the library while I was away.

I am now bonding with my desk, where I haven't spent much time the last couple of weeks.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 01:41:05 PM
I'm in the mood for love
Simply because you're near me....
Funny but...

Funny butt?

Funny Butt!
You've got the cutest little funny butt!

Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 01:41:17 PM
(we now return to our regularly scheduled programming)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 01:42:32 PM
Speaking of radio broadcasts....

"Lost" SPOILER coming....


SPOILER


SPOILER

Did anyone get a little chill when Hurley suggested to Sayeed that the radio broadcast they were hearing (big band music) might be from another "time"?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: vixmom on February 09, 2006, 01:43:41 PM
I watched North by Northwest last night.










That is all
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 01:44:05 PM
On the subject of who votes for specific Grammy categories:  Seems that anyone who votes can vote for the four major categories, but they're only allowed to vote in eight of the other 31 "fields."  So they have to pick and choose which fields they want to vote in beyond the top four categories, I guess.  So does that mean that someone who votes in the Show Album category has to REALLY want to vote in that category, since they're allowed only eight out of 31 fields to vote in?  


My memory of joining NARAS is that I had to specify what categories I felt most capable of voting in.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 01:44:14 PM
Speaking of radio broadcasts....

"Lost" SPOILER coming....


SPOILER


SPOILER

Did anyone get a little chill when Hurley suggested to Sayeed that the radio broadcast they were hearing (big band music) might be from another "time"?



more spoiler space - - - -

















That's exactly what I thought when I first heard the two big band songs back to back. Of course, I know there ARE radio stations that play "oldies," but with this show being LOST, I just assumed it was some sort of time warp.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 01:45:20 PM
DR FJL, with the release of THE LAST STARFIGHTER, I believe you're now eligible for NARAS membership.  Am I right?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 01:46:54 PM
Your house must be as cold as elmore's fire escape!!!


It was much warmer in October.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 01:47:55 PM
Good Afternoon!

Ah, nothing like a good hair cut to make one feel "lighter".  -Actually, since it had been a good three weeks since my last cut, I'm sure I lost at least a half pound of weight in hair alone.  I do love feeling the air on my scalp again.

:)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2006, 01:48:25 PM
I'd love to see a great production of "Baker's Wife".
one of my favourite scores as is  MWRA

I was fortunate enough to see a wonderful production here of "Merrily We Roll Along" - way back in it's first format. None of the other versions ever lived up to it!
I still prefer the OBC version of the recorded versions.

I've only seen a School production of "Rags". No-one else seems to take the risk.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 01:51:20 PM
Add EIGHT BELOW to my long list of new movies that I want to see. It looks very hearwarming.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 01:52:19 PM
In other news...

I'm trying to decide what to do with my weekend.  More accurately, where to spend my weekend.

Option 1 is to head up to NYC tomorrow morning, and spend the most-likely snowy weekend in The City That Never Sleeps, then head back down here sometime next weekend to get the rest of my stuff packed up and moved.

Option 2 is to stay down here this weekend and take advantage of the most-likely snow day this Saturday by going through my "boxes o' stuff", packing up other stuff, and getting other things in order, and then heading up to NYC on Monday.  -And then head back down here next weekend to take care of some more "stuff".

Decisions, Decisions.  -Any opinions?  Votes?

;)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2006, 01:52:26 PM
TOTD:  No idea!!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 01:54:40 PM
WOW!  I do believe I spy me a quorum on the forum!

Quote
JoseSPiano, Tomovoz, JRand55, MBarnum, George, DakotaCelt, elmore3003, Vixmom, Matt H., Ron Pulliam, FJL, Ginny, bk

I think that's enough for a proper quorum.

:)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 01:55:14 PM
What are the weather prognosticators in New York City saying about the possible winter weather event this weekend?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on February 09, 2006, 01:55:33 PM
Good Afternoon!

Ah, nothing like a good hair cut to make one feel "lighter".  -Actually, since it had been a good three weeks since my last cut, I'm sure I lost at least a half pound of weight in hair alone.  I do love feeling the air on my scalp again.

:)

I couldn't grow a half pound of hair in THREE years!!   8)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 01:59:18 PM
Go, Joan & Bill!!!!  I should call them.

And William Bolcom's recording of the Gershwin Songbook has always been one of my favorites.  No "ego" present in the playing, just pure music-making.

*And I keep meaning to check to see if their recording of Bolcom's "Cabaret Songs" are on CD.  I have one with another singer, but I'm partial to Ms. Morris' renditions - another cherished LP.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on February 09, 2006, 01:59:35 PM
Watching HAMLET!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 01:59:47 PM
I couldn't grow a half pound of hair in THREE years!!   8)

Eat more rice!

;D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 02:02:41 PM
Tomovoz - The version of THE BAKER'S WIFE that was done at the Paper Mill Playhouse (a major regional theater in New Jersey) was quite excellent.  That's the version whose script I'd like to carry back with me in the time machine and hand over to Messrs. Schwartz and Stein in their out-of-town frenzy.


And it's my understanding that that version - which was developed mainly up at Goodspeed a season or two prior - is now the licensed version.

Maybe DR Jason can confirm that.

I worked on a previous "revisal" of the show, and putting more focus on the Villagers seemed to help the flow and purpose of the show.  And those chorus and ensemble numbers are wonderful!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 02:06:49 PM
What are the weather prognosticators in New York City saying about the possible winter weather event this weekend?

DR Jose, I've heard storm rumors and nothing more.  If you come up this weekend, we could have some din or a movie.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 02:06:57 PM
Back from lunch...had sauteed chicken with green beans, broccoli, mushrooms and zucchini in a tomato sauce with a side of "special rice."

It was very tasty.  

The best part of this was that there were four of us and we learned, at the end of the meal, that someone had paid for our lunch!!!

Turns out it was the County's assistant Public Defender who had seen us sit down...one of my companions had visited her table briefly upon entering.  We were all very pleasantly surprised.

Don't you wish you had ordered the lobster now?  Dessert?

;D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2006, 02:09:38 PM
THE 'AIR ON MY SCALP - that's the title of my Cockney remake of BARBER SHOP
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: George on February 09, 2006, 02:10:52 PM
As for Miss McCarthy - she has a lovely voice, but I feel there's nothing there in terms of her and the song.  The person who liked her because it seemed she was using the best of Liz and Bernadette was spot on - that's exactly what it sounds like - like she had listened to both versions (more Liz than BP), and taken the phrasings she liked.  But, there's no heart, no soul, just a pretty voice singing words.

What I didn't like about Theresa McCarthy and Neil Patrick Harris being cast in this specific show (well, on the recordning, anyway), was that neither seemed vocally right for the parts.  The character of Charles is supposed to be a jaded worldy-wise guy who has given up on the world and Neil is a young man with a nice, sweet voice.  He doesn't sound very mature (although, I really do enjoy his voice in other things that he's done).  And Theresa sounds much too mature for the role.  She has a trained voice with a pronounce (but not distracting) vibrato that belies the innocence of the character...in my humble opinion. :)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 02:12:33 PM
DR Jose, I've heard storm rumors and nothing more.  If you come up this weekend, we could have some din or a movie.

Thanks for the update.  The weather, alas, has nothing to do with my plans for this weekend.  My delay in getting my act together so that I can take it on the road is the root of my indecision.

However, when I went to pick up my mail this afternoon, there was a "surprise" check waiting for me, and that would "allow" me to have a little fun this weekend in NYC.  So...

I'll keep you posted.

*However, if I do head up to NYC this weekend, then I could also straighten up my room and "hide" all the stuff that Nick left in there before he headed to Vegas.  So...

???
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2006, 02:12:54 PM
DR Elmore - I'll have to look into that about NARAS.  Thanks for mentioning it.  

Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jason on February 09, 2006, 02:14:46 PM
DR Jose: You are VERY close. It's the Papermill Playhouse version that is now the official version. I saw the show at Papermill and found it to be quite charming despite the ridiculous idea that the town would whither and die without a baker. Can't these people learn to bake their own bread, for Goodness' sake?? Anyway, I loved the show as it is now and I think the score is one of Stephen Schwartz's best. And "Meadowlark" gets me every time.

I saw BK's very own Alice Ripley play Genevieve and the loverly Max Von Essen (of DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES) as Dominique.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 02:18:17 PM
DR Jose: You are VERY close. It's the Papermill Playhouse version that is now the official version.

Isn't that what I said?

;)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 02:19:47 PM
THE 'AIR ON MY SCALP - that's the title of my Cockney remake of BARBER SHOP

Umm.. Wouldn't that be "THE 'AIR ON ME SCALP"?

;D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 02:20:27 PM
Oohh... A chocolate taste test is coming up on the 5:00 News!

:)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 02:20:52 PM
Isn't that what I said?

;)

When everything's your fault, no one listens.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 02:25:01 PM
DR Elmore - I'll have to look into that about NARAS.  Thanks for mentioning it.  



If memory serves, you and Skip are most likely eligible for membership.  I know it's based on number of tracks, but I remember nothing about the membership application now.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2006, 02:26:27 PM
WOW!  I do believe I spy me a quorum on the forum!I think that's enough for a proper quorum.

:)
I went off to look for an improper Quorum.

A Funny Thing Hapened on the Way To The Quorum - I went to to the post Office and there were no parcels for me.
Calling Amazon!!!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2006, 02:28:13 PM
Of course there is the possibilty that I've not ordered anything from Amazon.  I know other DRs who forget what they've ordered from whom! (and order twice - to the benefit of others)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 02:28:39 PM
It's funny reading the descriptions in INSIDE OSCAR about how outraged "Hollywood" was when the Oscar for best Picture was awarded to HAMLET instead of JOHNNY BELINDA or THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE.

Actually, it would have been a tough choice for me between MADRE and HAMLET. They're each fantastic but so very different.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jason on February 09, 2006, 02:33:06 PM
Isn't that what I said?

;)

Ooops...All I saw was Goodspeed.

I knew that speed reading tutorial was a sham!!

Sorry...  :-\
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 02:33:50 PM
Got some things to tend to now before settling in with tonight's TV line-up.


WBBL.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ginny on February 09, 2006, 02:34:00 PM
TOD - Chicago, sometime between May 1 and October 30, 1893, to attend the World's Columbian Exposition (http://www.chicagohs.org/history/expo.html).  Before deciding the exact date, I would do some historical research to select a day when the sky would be blue, the humidity low, and the lake breezes cool.  I would NOT stay at the hotel described in Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ginny on February 09, 2006, 02:34:45 PM
...and I would eat lunch at the Turkish Cafe...
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JMK on February 09, 2006, 02:39:01 PM
Go, Joan & Bill!!!!  I should call them.

If you do, tell him he owes me bigtime for deciphering his illegible scores for a Bolcom concert here a few years ago.  The theater company hired me to renotate everything, as neither the singers nor the players could figure out what the heck they were supposed to do.  :)  As I recall, it was stuff from whatever show had Hotel or Cinema or Paradise or some other noun in the title.  :)  All I remember is listening along with the CD as I feebly attempted to decipher the extremely small scratches on the extremely wide paper (he used something like 3 foot wide scores with 12 staves on them.  Weird.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ginny on February 09, 2006, 02:39:02 PM
...and visit the Ohio building...
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 09, 2006, 02:39:35 PM
The new printer was installed today, and it works nicely. Of course. I hope it stays that way.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2006, 02:39:36 PM
Should be a delight DR Ginny.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 02:40:17 PM
Hmm...  I'm thinking that I'd like to get snowed in in NYC this weekend... Hmm...

*Knowing that I have some "breathing room" before Lestat kicks in to high gear (for me) is a "dangerous" thing.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 02:40:55 PM
Should be a delight DR Ginny.

Ah, another "Narnia" reference.

:)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 02:42:21 PM
DR JMK - "Casino Paradise"?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2006, 02:43:10 PM
Would you sell out for a "Sweetie" Jose?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 02:48:14 PM
Would you sell out for a "Sweetie" Jose?

Lots of gray area in this matter.

 ::)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2006, 02:48:44 PM
Does anyone else have a visual image of "DR Jose kicking into high gear".  Seems  like a "The Producers" image.  It may be that I've had too much coffee this morning.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2006, 02:50:09 PM
"Grey" if it is in "Narnia".
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 02:50:57 PM
LOL!

So... They just did the Chocolate Taste Test feature on the news.  During the wrap up, one of the anchors starts laughing... And then camera pulls out to get a wide shot, and sitting on the floor in front of the desk is the anchor of the 6:00 Report... He had just pulled one of the sample plates of chocolate off the desk...  Busted!

:)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 02:52:00 PM
Oh... And Godiva "won" in their very informal poll with Russell Stover coming in a strong second.  Just FYI.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 02:53:35 PM
...And I still remember that it was a few years before I actually got to try Turkish Delight... YUM!!  -And I also have a pretty decent recipe for it too.  Hmm...  Making Turkish Delight while it's snowing outside... Hmm...
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ginny on February 09, 2006, 02:54:47 PM
Time to head for home.  Bye for now!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 02:56:15 PM
...And I still remember that it was a few years before I actually got to try Turkish Delight... YUM!!  -And I also have a pretty decent recipe for it too.  Hmm...  Making Turkish Delight while it's snowing outside... Hmm...

I have always wished for some Turkish delight...but I didn't know it was food.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JMK on February 09, 2006, 03:00:44 PM
Jose, yes I think that was it.  It's all a blur.  They got the scores on a Tuesday, were expecting to rehearse for 3 days then do a staged reading that Friday and Saturday (there was a big Bolcom retrospective down here--Bill and Joan both came down for it).  But when they got the score, they all freaked and I had to have everything done basically overnight.  So I think I've blocked most of it.  :)  I do remember lots of whole tone scale in thirds stuff in the winds, if that's any help.   ::)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2006, 03:01:54 PM
Again DR MBarnum - Why does that not surprise me.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 03:03:04 PM
I have always wished for some Turkish delight...but I didn't know it was food.

Indian Delight?

;D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2006, 03:04:26 PM
I had the joy of teaching quite a few Turkish born students. They made me laugh a lot.  Good memories.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 03:06:02 PM
Jose, yes I think that was it.  It's all a blur.  They got the scores on a Tuesday, were expecting to rehearse for 3 days then do a staged reading that Friday and Saturday (there was a big Bolcom retrospective down here--Bill and Joan both came down for it).  But when they got the score, they all freaked and I had to have everything done basically overnight.  So I think I've blocked most of it.  :)  I do remember lots of whole tone scale in thirds stuff in the winds, if that's any help.   ::)

Hmm... I guess this was before the Prince Music Theater in Philadelphia presented Casino Paradise in 2004.  I knew some people involved with that production, and I didn't hear any grumblings about the music materials.  -Who knows?  Maybe they were using your parts?

;)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 03:10:11 PM
DR Jose, the weather report on the NBC news just now is an approaching storm with about a foot of snow by Sunday morning.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 03:10:57 PM
I have always wished for some Turkish delight...but I didn't know it was food.

Bada Boom!!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 03:11:00 PM
DR Jose, the weather report on the NBC news just now is an approaching storm with about a foot of snow by Sunday morning.

Hmmm... I do love me some snow... And snow in NYC... Hmm...

Decisions, decisions...
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 03:12:18 PM
DR Jose, the weather report on the NBC news just now is an approaching storm with about a foot of snow by Sunday morning.

And what is Sam Champion saying on ABC?  Does his hair look good tonight?

;D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: bk on February 09, 2006, 03:15:54 PM
Still awaiting the arrival of Miss Linda Purl - I do believe she has never been on time once to any of our meetings/rehearsals.

Of course, I'm very fond of Liz's interpretation of the Primrose songs - I think she captures the essence of that girl perfectly - and I think Gary Beach does a fine job, too, even though his voice isn't my favorite, he really "gets" the guy.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 03:16:09 PM
And for all things Bolcom and Morris:

www.bolcomandmorris.com
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: bk on February 09, 2006, 03:16:42 PM
North by Northwest has more great quotable lines of dialogue than almost any movie ever made.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 03:25:36 PM
Well, I don't know, there are an awful lot of quotable lines in ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE....or is that a lot of awful quotable lines.

Well, either way...
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 03:29:02 PM
Turkish Delight...Alex Demir

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%](http://www.ladyliterature.com/alexd.jpg)[/move]
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 03:31:27 PM
Indian Delight....John Abraham..

[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%](http://www.moviegupshup.net/data/media/74/john1.jpg)[/move]
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 03:31:58 PM
Take your pick (but leave something for the rest of us)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: George on February 09, 2006, 03:38:39 PM
I have always wished for some Turkish delight...but I didn't know it was food.

I've had delights of Turkish descent. ;) My ex-boyfriend is from Pakistan and his family has some Turkish ancestry.  His name Gul (pronouced like "ghoul") means Rose in Turkish.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2006, 03:44:22 PM
DR Elmore - Thanks again for the NARAS tip.  Seems like Skip could possibly qualify for NARAS membership (in fact, based on the six-track rule, I'm wondering if he qualified even before LAST STARFIGHTER, since the six tracks can be on different albums, and it looks like the same song on different albums might have been acceptable).  It looks like it depends on the nature of the releases, whether they're not exclusively sold for "consignment" and technical stuff like that.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 03:49:22 PM
Guess what the UPS guy just put into my hot little hands?







The third season of "Moonlighting" on DVD!


(Y'all get your minds out of the gutter!)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 03:54:12 PM
I just got my Critic's Choice DVD catalog today and saw the third season of MOONLIGHTING was available. Who knew?

I haven't watched the first boxed set yet.

But someday . . . .
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 03:55:20 PM
And I haven't gotten my Criterion sale DVDs either from Deep Discount. WILD STRAWBERRIES is one backorder, but that left M. HULOT'S HOLIDAY and MON ONCLE which shipped several days ago according to them.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 03:56:46 PM
Indian Delight?

;D

Rahadlakhum!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 03:58:22 PM
And what is Sam Champion saying on ABC?  Does his hair look good tonight?

;D

I never watch the Weather witch.  
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 03:58:27 PM
And I haven't gotten my Criterion sale DVDs either from Deep Discount. WILD STRAWBERRIES is one backorder, but that left M. HULOT'S HOLIDAY and MON ONCLE which shipped several days ago according to them.

And I'm still waiting on the shipping notice for my  backordered "Last Temptation of Christ" and "A Night to Remember".

But...it's not exactly like I don't have anything new to watch.  I could watch DVDs a long time before I caught up. with what I haven't yet watched.  A lo-o-o-o-o-ong time.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:01:57 PM
I see that Monty Python's SPAMALOT won the Best Cast Recording Grammy. I called it right when the nominations were first announced. No surprise there despite the fact that ALL of the other nominees were more deserving of the award.


I enjoyed Spamalot!!  Have actually been to the SPAM museum in Albert Lea, MN....
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 04:01:57 PM
I never watch the Weather witch.  

This face??  A weather witch???  :D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 09, 2006, 04:07:21 PM
This morning I looked out my window, and this is what I saw:
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:10:09 PM
In other words, CBS gives a rat's ass for quality...it just wants instant gratification (something that has become epidemic since the millenium changed).

I wonder if any of the current "shirts" gives any credence to the possibility that the other networks have locks on the bulk of the audience with their own programming and that CBS needs to establish a great program in the slot they want to win and then stick with it, wooing/enticing viewers to check it out?


Well spoken DR RP and I could not agree with you more. All the netwoirks have issues whether it is a day part or primetime.

NBC's lineup has been weak at best since Fraser and Friends have ceased production several years ago. Granted they have the Law and ORder trio and ER, they cannot depend wholly on those programs.

Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:11:29 PM
This morning I looked out my window, and this is what I saw:

Lovely DR Laura....

We see them occaisionally in the spring and summer.

Meanwhile. since it is dead at work,  I have done some research for the paper I have to write for my class, it is back to catching up on the posts!!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on February 09, 2006, 04:12:54 PM
LOST TALK *******************************(slight spoiler)

Nobody answered my LOST post on page 4 (#111).  I had to go back to see if i actually posted it! Yep it's there.

Btw, re: what MattH and RonP thought re: the radio. That never occured to me.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:14:45 PM
Well, of course, by "gosh awful and tedious", I'm only letting everyone know how "I" find Jimmy Kimmel.  If anyone else likes him, that's cool.  I still love you all.

Ditto the "Spamalot" issue.  I, too, preferred all the other nominees....I figured "Spamalot" would win, but I suspect seeing the show is the key to adoring it...I certainly don't begrudge anyone a Grammy for it, but I agree with Matt that it was the lesser of the nominees....personal taste and all that.

Not a huge Jimmy Kimmel fan but I will take him over a few others....

I was disappointed that the Chieftains did not win in their category but it was a tough one also. All the nominees had outstanding work.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:23:51 PM
Maybe if I wrap Freddy up in a bundle he can pass as a fat, hairy baby with whiskers.

LOL!!! Cute, very cute!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:27:12 PM
I'd worry more about breaking the blanket.

But I did change my previous post to MBarnum's original word of "bundle."  If anyone's trying to make sense of any of this.

THe poor person holding Freddy.... The claw marks would hurt a bit after awhile...
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:29:39 PM
I just found out that my boss has selected me to be the official non-Equity licensing representative for MTI at the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) the first week of March. Here's the best part - it's in Orlando! And the company's paying!! And I get to go with one of my best friends as he's the Equity licensing rep, so we're gonna try to get VIP tickets to Disney one day while we're there.

WOO and HOO!!

Sounds like an interesting time DR Jason... Have fun!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:33:34 PM
As for Spamalot snagging the Grammy... Regardless of the quality of the show and/or of the recording, I knew the whole voting process and knowledge of the voting body was "off" the year that "Riverdance" won.  Need I say more?  Not to diminish the contributions and talents of those involved with any of the nommed recordings, it seems to be a matter of name recognition than anything else.

;)

True

I liked Riverdance and Lord of the Dance....
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:35:59 PM
Back from LACC.

First off, everyone votes for the Grammys - there is no committee.  As long as the record label sends the discs in anyone can be "up" in the prelims.  Then people vote, and that makes the five.  Then everyone votes again.  The award is presumably for the best PRODUCED cast album, which is why it's really a producer's award.  Unless the show is original to CD (not a revival) the authors don't even get part of it (if my Hello, Dolly had won, I would have received the award, not Jerry Herman).  

The Riverdance year was fascinating, as, I believe it was the year of Rent.  It was also, if I remember correctly, the year of my The King and I, which, all modesty in check, I feel WAS the best "produced" CD that year.  We didn't even get nominated.  I knew Riverdance would win - it had just been all over PBS - didn't matter that it wasn't even a real cast album - it had the "name" factor.  With Spamalot, the "name" factor was simple - ERIC IDLE and the Pythons.  Winner.

I also knew Riverdance would win. It was a big year for celtic inspired music. They Chieftains also had a big year that year....

I agree with you on Spamalot winning. THe big selling point was Monty Python and especially Eric Idle.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: TCB on February 09, 2006, 04:40:02 PM
Not sure if that's the reason.  "Crumbs" aired here on Tuesday night (or was that a repeat?).

"Grey's Anatomy", for some unfathomable reason, did not play on the West Coast in its time slot Sunday evening.  At 10 p.m., they aired that "Desperate Housewives" catch-up program...but between the Super Bowl and "Desperate Housewives" the gosh-awful and tedious Jimmy Kimmel was on.

So....


Ron, I think it may have only been the Bay Area that got ripped off on Sunday night.  In the Seattle market, we had HOUSEWIVES at 9, ANATOMY at 10, and, fortunately, Jimmy Kimmel after the local news (and my bedtime).
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:42:50 PM
How does one become a voting member in the Grammys?

Is anybody here one?
 bk? elmore? FJL?  (or his everlovin' Skip?)


Good question...

It is perhaps already answered but I am playing catchup! <G>
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:44:23 PM
Your house must be as cold as elmore's fire escape!!!

You are a patient man, Mike.

I agree DR Vixmom!! Patience of Saint in a Cold, Cold spot!!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:45:28 PM
Vixmom, I believe it has been a month now without heat.

That is a long time!!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:47:09 PM
As a Grammy voter, I voted for it.  Usually, as in politics, I vote for a losing number.

DR Elmore, how do you become a member?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:49:58 PM
Add EIGHT BELOW to my long list of new movies that I want to see. It looks very hearwarming.

THe movie might me DR MBarnum, but the temperature is not....  ;)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:52:13 PM
Oohh... A chocolate taste test is coming up on the 5:00 News!

:)

Sounds good!!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:53:03 PM
The new printer was installed today, and it works nicely. Of course. I hope it stays that way.

Sending Printer vibes to DR Laura.... I hope it remains working also...
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:55:29 PM
DR Jose, the weather report on the NBC news just now is an approaching storm with about a foot of snow by Sunday morning.

You can keep it... We have had a cold blast here the last couple of days with high winds expected overnight... Lots of fluffy snow and it will FLY!!!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: bk on February 09, 2006, 04:56:21 PM
Miss Linda Purl has come and gone.  We went over all the patter sections, she typed up her notes as we went along, and now she'll write rough versions of everything, that I will then Kimmelize.  We're working on Saturday, and will start to stage the show then.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:56:32 PM
Still awaiting the arrival of Miss Linda Purl - I do believe she has never been on time once to any of our meetings/rehearsals.

Of course, I'm very fond of Liz's interpretation of the Primrose songs - I think she captures the essence of that girl perfectly - and I think Gary Beach does a fine job, too, even though his voice isn't my favorite, he really "gets" the guy.

I like Liz Callaway of what I have heard. I love the song she did on the Anastasia sound track...
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: bk on February 09, 2006, 04:57:27 PM
Attending the show this evening will be the set designer I had to replace.  

Have no idea what size audience we have, although since it's Thursday I'm guessing it will be small to medium-sized.  I think we're already doing well for tomorrow and Saturday.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:57:58 PM
Guess what the UPS guy just put into my hot little hands?







The third season of "Moonlighting" on DVD!


(Y'all get your minds out of the gutter!)

I am jealous!!!!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 04:58:27 PM
Attending the show this evening will be the set designer I had to replace.  

Have no idea what size audience we have, although since it's Thursday I'm guessing it will be small to medium-sized.  I think we're already doing well for tomorrow and Saturday.

Broken leg vibes for the show tonight!!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JMK on February 09, 2006, 05:00:06 PM
Jose, yes, this was way before 2004.  I want to say it was probably 2001 or 2002.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 05:00:35 PM
Finally!! I am all caught up..... A busy day indeed!

TOTD: US cities only......

Would love to go back to the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles

1800s New York and Boston....
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 05:00:39 PM
My goodness, we've been chatty here today!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 05:00:59 PM
Of course, there has been a lot to talk about!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 05:01:23 PM
So little time...and so much to say.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2006, 05:01:46 PM
Am I driving anyone crazy yet?

If so, I apologize, but I wanted to get to a new page so we could have a

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Marge and Gower Page 10 Dance[/move]
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2006, 05:17:47 PM
DR Elmore, how do you become a member?

Frankly, my dear, I forget.  You have to work in the recording industry and submit documented proof of your work.  Here's their site:

http://www.grammy.com/
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 09, 2006, 05:23:38 PM
This face??  A weather witch???  :D

He looks like Max Headroom.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: bk on February 09, 2006, 05:33:12 PM
I shall now be on my way to the theater for a brush-up rehearsal with Matt and Greg.  Tomorrow we do a brush-up with Tammy and Matt.

I shall return after tonight's performance.  Pray for Rosemary's Baby.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 06:44:17 PM
Boy, it quiet all of a sudden here..... No posts in two hours...
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2006, 06:45:28 PM
Blame it on Jose.

And François is still catching up!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jane on February 09, 2006, 06:58:09 PM
Maybe they're the free gift you get for purchasing a new furnace. Better than a toaster!

 ;D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jane on February 09, 2006, 07:12:57 PM
LOL Vixmom! My typing with freezing cold....meant to type "the men are now installing the thermostat"

RLP, it is the gas meter that will go in after the inspection.


I'm glad I waited to respond to Ron's post.  I figured it was a typo. ;D

The problem with inspectors, around here anyway, they just tell you which day they will inspect on without a time frame.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: TPunk on February 09, 2006, 07:14:26 PM
Speaking of DR TPunk, she was in last night's peculiar dream:  we were waiting for the bus somewhere between Manhattan and my hometown, she finally got angry about the wait and started walking and fell into a ditch!  I am not making this up.  Then we ended up waiting for the bus on Central Avenue in Middletown, Ohio, across from the First Presbyterian Church, not too far from where our DR Ginny currently lives.  I doubt that DR Ginny and Richard lived in that area at the time this dream took place, or we could walked there and had DR Ginny drive us around.

This is eerie! If Rodzinksi has not already shared, I have had my share of bus trouble lately.  Yesterday and last Thursday I waited 30 and 25 minutes respectively for the bus to come.  When I asked the driver yesterday, his mumbled reply was "traffic."  And last Monday I somehow missed a step exiting the bus and tumbled to the ground.  My pants remained intact, but my ego and right knee were badly scraped.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: TCB on February 09, 2006, 07:14:31 PM
Tomovoz - The version of THE BAKER'S WIFE that was done at the Paper Mill Playhouse (a major regional theater in New Jersey) was quite excellent.  That's the version whose script I'd like to carry back with me in the time machine and hand over to Messrs. Schwartz and Stein in their out-of-town frenzy.

 

Well, I don't know the Paper Mill Playhouse version of the show, I only know the one I appeared in back in the late 80s.  It is the only time I can remember being onstage where I honestly thought the audiences might start throwing things at the cast.  It had nothing to do with the quality of the production (at least, in this case) or the quality of the score (which I also love); it was simply a matter of unlikeable characters making very bad choices.  The audiences did not forgive as easily as The Baker.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jane on February 09, 2006, 07:16:46 PM
Jason, very exciting news!  Start saving your money.  Disney World is expensive unless you don’t plan on eating or shopping.

Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: TPunk on February 09, 2006, 07:18:04 PM
Good morning!!


~~~~~VIBES~~~~~ for TPunk!

Not that I think you'll need them, I am sure the boys will all fall in love with you immedaitely and want to do your bidding!

That is exactly what I was worried about!! Thank you everyone for the good vibes- they worked! The group went well.  There were some minor skirmishes toward the end of the 45 minutes but for the most part they were great.  After we got past the first five minutes of awkard silence and staring at their shoes waiting to see what everyone else was going to do, they must have decided it was cool to participate and started contributing.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2006, 07:21:12 PM
Good news DR TPunk. So the playclothes/curtain thing worked!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 07:21:19 PM
That is exactly what I was worried about!! Thank you everyone for the good vibes- they worked! The group went well.  There were some minor skirmishes toward the end of the 45 minutes but for the most part they were great.  After we got past the first five minutes of awkard silence and staring at their shoes waiting to see what everyone else was going to do, they must have decided it was cool to participate and started contributing.

That is good to hear TPunk... I was hoping all would go well for you today...

Your avvie reminds me of an old song...

"If My freinds could see me now!"
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: TPunk on February 09, 2006, 07:21:22 PM
Elmore, this is rather eerie, but yesterday as I was getting ready for work, TPunk called to tell me she had been waiting for her bus for a half hour and it hadn't come yet! It was the second time in a week that this had happened. The bus drivers blame the traffic. Unless she has shared this with you, it seems  you've subconciously picked up on her bus troubles.

I don't know what is more eerie, the fact that Elmore dreamed my bus troubles, or that Rodzinski and I both said it was eerie.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on February 09, 2006, 07:21:27 PM
For LOST fans re: last night's show.


I just read something on tvrules.net (the summary story for last night's show).  They say that the waitress that was at the diner (in the flashback of Sawyer and guy) was KATE's mom. Did anyone else see this?
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: TPunk on February 09, 2006, 07:23:14 PM
TPunk's mom drives a Buick Century!

She does!? That just goes to show how much I pay attention to cars...
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: TPunk on February 09, 2006, 07:24:27 PM
I believe they are, Ginny. They will be doing Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.

Our plan is to go the week following Easter when my mom and my kids are on spring break.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 07:24:45 PM
I don't know what is more eerie, the fact that Elmore dreamed my bus troubles, or that Rodzinski and I both said it was eerie.

That is eerie... Something is afoot...
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Jane on February 09, 2006, 07:25:16 PM
TPunk I’m so happy it went well for you today and  I need to feel guilty I didn’t get those good vibes to you.

DRLaura, amazing photo.

Gotta go-‘night.

Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: TCB on February 09, 2006, 07:27:12 PM
I have always wished for some Turkish delight...but I didn't know it was food.


[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%] :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o[/move]

Mr. Barnum, even I am shocked!!!
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%] :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o[/move]
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: TPunk on February 09, 2006, 07:28:31 PM
I just found out that my boss has selected me to be the official non-Equity licensing representative for MTI at the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) the first week of March. Here's the best part - it's in Orlando! And the company's paying!! And I get to go with one of my best friends as he's the Equity licensing rep, so we're gonna try to get VIP tickets to Disney one day while we're there.

WOO and HOO!!

Jason, that is awesome!!!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2006, 07:31:07 PM
Congrats, TPunk, on a job well done.  So glad it went well for you!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: TPunk on February 09, 2006, 07:32:16 PM
Knowledgable, yes. Personable? Questionable. ;)

I can't get my hopes up too high for Disney World. I mean, we do have to work this conference, but maybe we'll get a free day to get to the park...?

Do you have any vacation time?  Sometimes when my friend travels for business, he adds on an extra day to relax and see the sights.  His plane ticket is still covered and he just pays for the extra night at the hotel.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2006, 07:38:08 PM
[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%] :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o[/move]

Mr. Barnum, even I am shocked!!!
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%] :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o[/move]

I couldn't help it. I think it is your influence TCB! LOL!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 07:38:36 PM
Good Evening!

Back from my watching "Survivor" over at my friend, Mark's, place.  He had warned me that he was a "true" "Survivor" fanatic, and I have to say he lived up to that warning.  ;)  I really haven't watched "Survivor" since the second season - mainly because of work - and tonight's episode was pretty good.  However, it paled in comparison to watching Mark react, guess, pace, and yell at the TV.  A true fan indeed.  As he described it, it's his football.

;D

In any case, it was nice spending some time with him, and seeing him in his element.

::)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: TPunk on February 09, 2006, 07:41:29 PM
And Mariah Carey still won THREE!

Uh oh, be careful about how you talk about Mariah  ;)  Remember, some of us saw Glitter in the theater.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 07:41:34 PM
And now... I need to get ready for my trip up to NYC tomorrow morning.  Yep, I've decided to head up to NYC this weekend.  I'll head up tomorrow, and spend the weekend getting my room in order.  -I even bought another large plastic tote/bin to store some of the stuff that was left there  at Target on my way home from Mark's.  Then I'll most likely sit in on Lestat rehearsals next week, and then head back down here next Thursday or Friday in order to get some more things squared away.

Sounds like a plan to me!

:)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 07:42:21 PM
DR Jason - Well... After some e-mails to the SETC office... I may be heading to Orlando after all... I'll keep you posted.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 07:43:20 PM
Uh oh, be careful about how you talk about Mariah  ;)  Remember, some of us saw Glitter in the theater.

...And lived to tell about it.  -Well, more like did not kill ourself after watching it.

;D
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 07:44:13 PM
DR Jennifer - I've missed a few episodes of "Lost" this season, however, I thought I did spy a familiar face in that one scene.  Hmm...

???
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 07:46:25 PM
...And truth be told, if it is going to snow this weekend - and snow a lot - well, I'd rather be up in New York City for it than down here.  My first New York City Blizzard!

:)

-Yes, I know, I'm strange.

Note to self: Remember to dig out the boots and winter shoes from the upstairs closet.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 07:47:54 PM
DR TPunk - Congrats on your Good Day at work.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 07:53:21 PM
Well... After "Iron Chef" is done, then I'll begin packing.

;)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: TPunk on February 09, 2006, 08:00:19 PM
DR TPunk - Congrats on your Good Day at work.

Thanks! The group went well, but in the afternoon I did manage to continue to step in it so to speak with an individual client.  Note to self, do not engage in power struggles with a ten year old girl...
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: TPunk on February 09, 2006, 08:01:07 PM
After catching up on the day's posts, I am going to get ready for bed.  No sign of Rodzinski yet.  He is out with some buddies and told me not to wait up :)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 08:16:36 PM
I enjoyed Spamalot!!  Have actually been to the SPAM museum in Albert Lea, MN....

So did I, very much. Enjoy SPAMALOT, that is.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 08:20:47 PM
Since CRUMBS wasn't on tonight, my TV sat on NBC for the first two hours of prime time.

First up, however, was the videotape (yes, those things) of the second SCRUBS episode from this past Tuesday. SCRUBS is always so wacky and out there. I enjoy and appreciate its surrealism even if it doesn't always make me laugh.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 08:22:19 PM
WILL & GRACE had a couple of funny lines (Karen had a priceless one), several surprise guest stars, and one very funny sight gag with Jack.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 08:23:21 PM
ENjoyed FOUR KINGS tonight, too. This week and last week had episodes that have made me laugh. I'm hoping the show continues to find its rhythm and improve.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 08:24:21 PM
MY NAME IS EARL had another sweet natured episode with a couple of really good sight gags. Christine Taylor made a nice guest star for the show.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 08:25:25 PM
Once again, THE OFFICE had the night's funniest episode with its Valentine's Day theme. Lauighed out loud several times and also enjoyed the ongoing storylines involving various members of the cast.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 08:26:15 PM
WITHOUT A TRACE had another episode of misdirection. Gripping from beginning to end.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2006, 08:37:12 PM
Heading off to bed now.

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of the evening.

Good night!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 08:54:43 PM
Well, Phase 1 of packing for this weekend is done.  Well... I haven't really packed away anything, but I have organized my room here, and everything is in place to be packed... So... That counts for something, doesn't it?

;)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 08:55:54 PM
Ugh!

Steve Martin was just on Letterman...

I'd explain what happened, but it's not worth the effort.

:-\
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 09:24:49 PM
OK...

I think I'm going to go ahead and get ready for bed, and get up early and finish packing.  I just made the list, and it's not too much stuff to get together.  Mainly the IKEA shelving I pulled out of storage and clothes for the week.  I will NOT overpack the car.  I will NOT overpack the car!

;)
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 09:25:13 PM
BK - Hope you had a good show and a good audience tonight.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2006, 09:25:58 PM
And now...

Goodnight.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 09:46:00 PM
...And truth be told, if it is going to snow this weekend - and snow a lot - well, I'd rather be up in New York City for it than down here.  My first New York City Blizzard!

:)

-Yes, I know, I'm strange.

Note to self: Remember to dig out the boots and winter shoes from the upstairs closet.

DR Jose, you should come to ND we are having a Clipper storm tonight... The snow is sideways!
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: bk on February 09, 2006, 10:27:19 PM
Back from a very good show with a very nice audience - about a half-a-house, not bad for a Thursday.  Our brush-up rehearsal was especially helpful with Matt, who was really terrific tonight.  The other actor managed to get half his laughs tonight which is no mean feat.  Now he just has to pick up the energy in the first five minutes of the act.  Tammy was very good as well, but had a couple of wacky line readings out of nowhere.  We're doing the brush-up on her and Matt tomorrow at six, and we'll address that stuff then.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2006, 10:45:54 PM
Glad to hear that the rehearsal went well and you had a great show tonight.. A little brush up here and there never hurts.

Half a house is a decent crowd for a Thursday night. Just got my ticket for Chorus Line at one of the local colleges and they are presenting as their spring musical.
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: George on February 09, 2006, 11:30:35 PM
I just logged in after seeing "Frozen" at Harlequin Productions, downtown and saw this:
Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: George on February 09, 2006, 11:31:39 PM
Only 996 more (after this post) to go to reach the 180,000 plateau!!


PPPPUUUUUSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


;)



Title: Re:A BAD ACID FLASHBACK OR A DEAD HERRING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Post by: bk on February 09, 2006, 11:43:33 PM
Yes, our new plateau is coming up and we've gotten there in record time, I must say.