And the word of the day is: CALLITHUMP!
And the word of the day is: CALLITHUMP!
DR JENNIFER KAUFFMAN - it has always been my thought that the camera is stationary and the background moves.
DR JENNIFER KAUFFMAN - it has always been my thought that the camera is stationary and the background moves.
Yes, but what if it's the background and foreground characters?
I had a number of VERY odd dreams last night, including one where I was somewhere south of Portland in a little town attending a funeral. I needed to get home, but there was no ride, and I was also evidently supposed to push an upright piano back to Portland. I remember quite clearly the piano was outside and it was raining and I thought how pointless it was for me to even try to push it back to Portland I gave up on the piano and started walking, but it was very snowy. I discovered I was not on the interstate north and some guy took me to some sort of public house where I bribed someone to drive me back home. Odd, to say the least.
re: last night's GLEE
I agree and disagree with what was already posted.
I liked the episode. And obviously if you have kristin chenoweth it is great to have her sing a lot (which they did). It was also great to hear her do duets with matthew Morrison (who doesn't get to sing as much as he should). And i was okay with them not focusing on rachel. BUT since the show is called GLEE and it is about the GLEE club i think it's a mistake for them not to show the glee club singing. That is my favorite part of the show usually, watching the glee club get to perform a number. They were on for like 2 seconds at the end. But to me the episode would have been more balanced if we'd gotten to see the glee club too.
Re: Last night's "Glee" episode:
That arrangement of "One Less Bell To Answer/A House is Not a Home" is the same (to my ears) arrangement Streisand sang back in the 70s (on the "Barbra Joan Streisand" album, IIRC). It's one of my all-time favorite arrangements of two of my favorite songs.
Alas, alack, alarum -- I recorded "Glee" but I forgot to add minutes. Right in the middle of the song from "The Wiz", the recording stopped. Ack-ack-ack. And I love that song, too.
There was either a Streisand special with Bacharach or a Bacharach special with Streisand where they discussed how Burt first offered One Less Bell to Streisand before the 5th Dimension. She didn't like the bridge, IIRC.
RIP Dorothy Provine (sorry TCB :-\ )
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BAINBRIDGE ISLAND —
Dorothy Provine, part Hollywood blond bombshell and part girl next door, has died.
The Bainbridge Island resident and former film and television actress succumbed to emphysema on Sunday morning at Hospice of Kitsap County in Bremerton, according to her husband, veteran director Robert Day.
She was 75, according to her husband.
“Beautiful,” was how a broken-hearted Day responded when asked to describe his wife, best-known for her role in the 1963 blockbuster “It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World.”
Day said he married Provine in Las Vegas 43 years ago, and soon after she left acting. They had one son.
“I mean, we both loved each other so much,” Day said.
The couple came to Bainbridge Island about 20 years ago, and both, especially Dorothy, kept very much to themselves.
“She was very reserved. We really didn’t socialize very much,” Day said.
But they enjoyed their private world.
The couple used to go for drives on the island, and she loved watching movies, but even more, enjoying a good book.
“That was her main joy,” Day said.
The couple lived on Finch Road, and their son lived on the same property.
Provine was at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton last week.
“She was clearly suffering,” said her attending physician, Dr. Rana Tan.
Tan is also the director of “Cabaret” at Bremerton Community Theatre. On Thursday, nine cast members appeared at the hospital, and with a piano moved from the lobby to Provine’s second-floor room, they sang song after song from the popular musical. Provine, still stunning, slim and blond hair in a ponytail, smiled widely and wiggled her toes in delight as she sat up in bed and listened.
“We probably sang about six, six or seven songs,” Tan tallied. “She was absolutely beside herself.”
But the “Cabaret” cast members, perhaps unknowingly, were singing the final swan song for a famous actress.
“I think it was a greater experience for us,” Tan said.
A little more than two days later, Provine was dead.
Provine was born Jan. 20, 1935, in Deadwood, S.D. and attended the University of Washington. She was at home both on the big screen and on the one in living rooms.
Her flawless face with wide smile and blond bouffant were common on TV during the 1950s and 1960s. But it was her role as Pinky Pinkham, the not-to-be-forgotten flapper in “The Roaring ‘20s” that captured the imagination of many.
Some of her movies included “The Bonnie Parker Story” (1958), a role she got just three days after arriving in Hollywood, according to the Internet Movie Database at imdb.com. Movies that followed included “Riot in Juvenile Prison” (1959); “Live Fast, Die Young” (1958) and “The 30-Foot Bride of Candy Rock “(1959). Her last movies before her early departure from acting included “Good Neighbor Sam” (1964); and “Never a Dull Moment” (1968).
Fittingly, no public service is planned.
Dorothy's most famous Television series.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjBoBtViwmI&feature=related
What did they say about Frances?
What did they say about Frances?
What did they say about Frances?
....that she was someone who made it--a lot! ;D
Love Natalie's reactions to Dorothy in that clip!!!
What did they say about Frances?
I was at the UW from 1959-63, so she was really there before anybody's time.
But, I did have a high school drama teacher who often spoke very highly of her.
Actually, I was not that aware of Frances' work until many years later when I read a book about her (don't recall the title) and saw the movie with Jessica Lange, who should have won the Oscar that year. Aside from COME AND GET IT, the only movies of her's that I've seen are FLOWING GOLD and SON OF FURY.
So few are available.
Thanks, DR MBarnum, for the news about Dorothy Provine; I always loved her and I wish her albums were released on commercial DVD. I alo wish that Warner Bros. would release more of their series from the 60s on DVD.
My first question for ASK BK day - did you prefer the automatic changing phonographs or the phonographs that played records one at a time?
Tomorrow is Sandy's and my 9th wedding anniversary.
And, they said it would never last.
;D
Big Dolly Movies - always my favorite.
My aunt had one of those 45 rpm only RCA changing phonographs.....most interesting to watch.
The Happy Couple:
Happy Nylon Stocking and new brother in law anniversary for DR GINNY.
Love Natalie's reactions to Dorothy in that clip!!!
And speaking of McGlinn... Well, sort of...
I just saw this over on Playbill.com:
Len Cariou and Jason Danieley Join Broadway Concert of Brigadoon (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/139111-Len-Cariou-and-Jason-Danieley-Join-Broadway-Concert-of-Brigadoon)
Alas, then I read this:
"A ten-piece orchestra, Broadway stars and 40-member chorus are expected."
TEN-PIECE ORCHESTRA!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
:-\
And speaking of McGlinn... Well, sort of...
I just saw this over on Playbill.com:
Len Cariou and Jason Danieley Join Broadway Concert of Brigadoon (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/139111-Len-Cariou-and-Jason-Danieley-Join-Broadway-Concert-of-Brigadoon)
Alas, then I read this:
"A ten-piece orchestra, Broadway stars and 40-member chorus are expected."
TEN-PIECE ORCHESTRA!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
:-\
TEN-PIECE ORCHESTRA!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
:-\
Great Scott, that Miss Dorothy had quite an active social life.
http://www.glamourgirlsofthesilverscreen.com/show/589/Dorothy+Provine/index.html
I don't think this is a membership site.....
Early anniversary wishes for Druxy and Sandy
There was either a Streisand special with Bacharach or a Bacharach special with Streisand where they discussed how Burt first offered One Less Bell to Streisand before the 5th Dimension. She didn't like the bridge, IIRC.
I don't remember that discussion, but I remember the special with Burt playing piano as Streisand sang. I WANT THAT SPECIAL ON DVD AND I WANT IT NOW!
What did they say about Frances?
I was at the UW from 1959-63, so she was really there before anybody's time.
But, I did have a high school drama teacher who often spoke very highly of her.
Actually, I was not that aware of Frances' work until many years later when I read a book about her (don't recall the title) and saw the movie with Jessica Lange, who should have won the Oscar that year. Aside from COME AND GET IT, the only movies of her's that I've seen are FLOWING GOLD and SON OF FURY.
So few are available.
And speaking of McGlinn... Well, sort of...
I just saw this over on Playbill.com:
Len Cariou and Jason Danieley Join Broadway Concert of Brigadoon (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/139111-Len-Cariou-and-Jason-Danieley-Join-Broadway-Concert-of-Brigadoon)
Alas, then I read this:
"A ten-piece orchestra, Broadway stars and 40-member chorus are expected."
TEN-PIECE ORCHESTRA!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
:-\
And they are count the cymbals as two...
What did they say about Frances?
I was at the UW from 1959-63, so she was really there before anybody's time.
But, I did have a high school drama teacher who often spoke very highly of her.
Actually, I was not that aware of Frances' work until many years later when I read a book about her (don't recall the title) and saw the movie with Jessica Lange, who should have won the Oscar that year. Aside from COME AND GET IT, the only movies of her's that I've seen are FLOWING GOLD and SON OF FURY.
So few are available.
Against Meryl Streep in SOPHIE'S CHOICE? Not in my opinion.
What did they say about Frances?
I was at the UW from 1959-63, so she was really there before anybody's time.
But, I did have a high school drama teacher who often spoke very highly of her.
Actually, I was not that aware of Frances' work until many years later when I read a book about her (don't recall the title) and saw the movie with Jessica Lange, who should have won the Oscar that year. Aside from COME AND GET IT, the only movies of her's that I've seen are FLOWING GOLD and SON OF FURY.
So few are available.
Against Meryl Streep in SOPHIE'S CHOICE? Not in my opinion.
And if Meryl had lost, not against Julie Andrews in "Victor, Victoria" (a film which should have won BOTH supporting actor Oscars that year)!
There was either a Streisand special with Bacharach or a Bacharach special with Streisand where they discussed how Burt first offered One Less Bell to Streisand before the 5th Dimension. She didn't like the bridge, IIRC.
I don't remember that discussion, but I remember the special with Burt playing piano as Streisand sang. I WANT THAT SPECIAL ON DVD AND I WANT IT NOW!
Isn't that BARBRA STREISAND AND OTHER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS? Isn't that available on DVD?
There was either a Streisand special with Bacharach or a Bacharach special with Streisand where they discussed how Burt first offered One Less Bell to Streisand before the 5th Dimension. She didn't like the bridge, IIRC.
I don't remember that discussion, but I remember the special with Burt playing piano as Streisand sang. I WANT THAT SPECIAL ON DVD AND I WANT IT NOW!
Isn't that BARBRA STREISAND AND OTHER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS? Isn't that available on DVD?
No, it was "Singer Presents Burt Bacharach", and Barbra was one of the guest stars (and stole the show). It was just before "Barbra Streisand and Other Musical Instruments" (which I believe is on DVD).
What did they say about Frances?
I was at the UW from 1959-63, so she was really there before anybody's time.
But, I did have a high school drama teacher who often spoke very highly of her.
Actually, I was not that aware of Frances' work until many years later when I read a book about her (don't recall the title) and saw the movie with Jessica Lange, who should have won the Oscar that year. Aside from COME AND GET IT, the only movies of her's that I've seen are FLOWING GOLD and SON OF FURY.
So few are available.
Against Meryl Streep in SOPHIE'S CHOICE? Not in my opinion.
And if Meryl had lost, not against Julie Andrews in "Victor, Victoria" (a film which should have won BOTH supporting actor Oscars that year)!
I certainly agree with you, especially since the aforementioned Ms. Lange won the supporting Oscar for TOOTSIE, a rather average performance.
Cilla there used to be drops you could put in the cat's food that helped with allergies. I also found rinsing them with distilled water helped, me at least. I'm not really allergic to cats, only to what is on their fur. Bryan is allergic to cats but with four of them it was difficult to make sure they all got enough of the drops in their food. I finally gave up using it.
Great Scott, that Miss Dorothy had quite an active social life.
http://www.glamourgirlsofthesilverscreen.com/show/589/Dorothy+Provine/index.html
I am very happy to announce that Joshie passed his post-surgical checkup.
However, I do not think I will ever get him into a carrier again.
I am very happy to announce that Joshie passed his post-surgical checkup.
Very excited that MR BK has nine heavy boxes of books. And I am most intrigued by the tidbits about the NEXT Kritzerland release - if DR MBARNUM would like it, I am pretty sure I will be a fan as well.
RIP Dorothy Provine (sorry TCB :-\ )
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Big Dolly Movies - always my favorite.
My aunt had one of those 45 rpm only RCA changing phonographs.....most interesting to watch.
Speaking of Big Dolly Moves--Dorothy Provine had a sort of Carol Channing-esque quality to her vocals.
And speaking of McGlinn... Well, sort of...
I just saw this over on Playbill.com:
Len Cariou and Jason Danieley Join Broadway Concert of Brigadoon (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/139111-Len-Cariou-and-Jason-Danieley-Join-Broadway-Concert-of-Brigadoon)
And speaking of McGlinn... Well, sort of...
I just saw this over on Playbill.com:
Len Cariou and Jason Danieley Join Broadway Concert of Brigadoon (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/139111-Len-Cariou-and-Jason-Danieley-Join-Broadway-Concert-of-Brigadoon)
Wow! Is Jason Danieley really that gorgeous?
What a strange night on AMERICAN IDOL last night. The two best singers Crystal and Lee gave the weakest performances of the night, and the weakest singer left in the competition Aaron gave one of the strongest performances. I still think either Aaron or Casey will go home, but both of them did fine last night. Michael gave the evening's best vocal in my opinion.
April 14, 2010, 02:18:27 PM
Message by Jane
Hi Noel. It is nice to see you & hear what you have been up to. Stop in after & let us know how it went.
QuoteApril 14, 2010, 02:18:27 PM
Message by Jane
Hi Noel. It is nice to see you & hear what you have been up to. Stop in after & let us know how it went.
Monday night at the corner of 2nd and 2nd, the movie I started writing April 10 screened, three times, to sold-out houses. Learning Curve starred that original Fantastick star Rita Gardner; the laughs rocked the house and a number of people told me they shed tears. It was a wonderful experience, being thrust into a quick and effective collaboration with my composer, director, choreographer and performers. With two days to come up with the first draft, I felt I was just flinging words on a page, but when the whole crew - including marvelous producers and cameramen, put in their combined creative energy, my simple idea and songs (reminiscent of old MGM musicals) bloomed into something beyond my wildest imaginings. It's fair to say we were the festival favorite, getting, by far, the biggest hand, and the producer is already after me to expand it into a feature.
There was either a Streisand special with Bacharach or a Bacharach special with Streisand where they discussed how Burt first offered One Less Bell to Streisand before the 5th Dimension. She didn't like the bridge, IIRC.
I don't remember that discussion, but I remember the special with Burt playing piano as Streisand sang. I WANT THAT SPECIAL ON DVD AND I WANT IT NOW!
We are back from dinner at the Olive Garden. My sister and her husband gave us a gift card for there as a thank you for staying here over Easter weekend. We thought it appropriate to go there tonight to celebrate their anniversary.
What did they say about Frances?
I was at the UW from 1959-63, so she was really there before anybody's time.
But, I did have a high school drama teacher who often spoke very highly of her.
Actually, I was not that aware of Frances' work until many years later when I read a book about her (don't recall the title) and saw the movie with Jessica Lange, who should have won the Oscar that year. Aside from COME AND GET IT, the only movies of her's that I've seen are FLOWING GOLD and SON OF FURY.
So few are available.
Against Meryl Streep in SOPHIE'S CHOICE? Not in my opinion.
And if Meryl had lost, not against Julie Andrews in "Victor, Victoria" (a film which should have won BOTH supporting actor Oscars that year)!
I certainly agree with you, especially since the aforementioned Ms. Lange won the supporting Oscar for TOOTSIE, a rather average performance.
The statuette may say TOOTSIE, but it was really for FRANCES.
I had a number of VERY odd dreams last night, including one where I was somewhere south of Portland in a little town attending a funeral. I needed to get home, but there was no ride, and I was also evidently supposed to push an upright piano back to Portland. I remember quite clearly the piano was outside and it was raining and I thought how pointless it was for me to even try to push it back to Portland I gave up on the piano and started walking, but it was very snowy. I discovered I was not on the interstate north and some guy took me to some sort of public house where I bribed someone to drive me back home. Odd, to say the least.
My 50th birthday plans for Sunday have been changing.
Back in December, we'd actually planned a day trip to Orlando - even had reservations at California Grill, which I recently cancelled, so I noticed that had been made last December. Then it hit aftre all the planning of the day - the reality of flying for 3-plus hours each way, possible delays, only 5 hours actually on theme park premises.
Changed plans to Atlantic City, because I'd heard the ACES Atlantic City train service was so pleasant and fun, especially if we did a birthday splurge for the better class of train service. So that was a go. Thing is, we'd just naturally assumed there would be service on that ACES line on Sunday night (figuring lots of people would be coming back on Sunday nights, right?) turns out we can easily get the great service going there Sunday morning getting there, but Sunday night, we'd have to take regular old Amtrak and the trip involved changes and was an hour longer. And just a day or two ago, the physical reality of that either 4-hour train trip back to NYC, or alternatively a packed-bus trip on my actual 50th birthday date, set in - so as of now, we probably won't do that.
The truth is, I'd had so much fun first planning out first the Orlando trip, and then the Atlantic City trip, that I feel like the anticipation towards the 50th birthday Sunday has given me real joy for several months now - and the really strange thing is: it's almost like I don't need the reality of the traveling day; only as it drew near did the actual travel time start to feel "real" instead of "an adventure."
The good feeling of all the planning remains a nice memory, though. As of now, we'll probably just end up spending the day at my brother's in New Jersey (which we never get to do together because of the boys), since we'd already made arrangements for friends to watch Toby and Dylan for the day. And it feels like a pleasant way to spend the day itself - i feel like I've been sort-of-celebrating my 50th birthday through my research online for months now. :)
Yikes, Vixmom! That's a LOT of tax!
I hope you find another buyer very soon.