Topic: HI-YO SILVER! (Read 19423 times)

Jrand73 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 19, 2008, 06:35:55 AM »

Off to audit the first day of auditions for The Importance of Being Earnest, selling some tickets, and then CLOSING NIGHT of All My Sons! At last.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 19, 2008, 06:36:23 AM »

Page Two Skinny Dance.

Imagine it....if you will.

FJL · « **Reply #32 on:** July 19, 2008, 06:38:08 AM »

Well, we have gotten the Skinny on ALL MY SONS

Druxy · « **Reply #33 on:** July 19, 2008, 07:07:25 AM »

Quote from BK re THE LONE RANGER: "I also watched the extras, which included a very long and rather ineptly shot and edited interview with Mr. Michael Ansara, conducted by his former publicist, our very own Druxy. During the first six minutes I thought our very own Druxy would never shut up, but finally Mr. Ansara began to speak and he was very interesting and it was very enjoyable."

TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT: The reason why "during the first six minutes Druxy would never shut up" is because the producer of this interview instructed him to provide a lengthy, detailed Introduction for his friend, Michael Ansara, which was supposed to have been edited as a "stand alone" piece to be seen BEFORE Michael ever spoke.

Unfortunately, the unknown person who did, in fact, edit the interview was not given those instructions...which is why the piece looks so shoddy.

Ginny · « **Reply #34 on:** July 19, 2008, 07:11:36 AM »

Saturday morning greetings! We have a quiet day and, I think, plans to meet my family for a dinner out somewhere. Waiting to hear particulars from my sister.

~~~~~Fond remembrances of OzDerek on the anniversary of his birth~~~~~

Druxy · « **Reply #35 on:** July 19, 2008, 07:17:13 AM »

The very first show that I ever saw on TV was, in fact, the very first episode of THE LONE RANGER.

I always watched that show, a well as SUPERMAN, HIGHWAY PATROL, HOPALONG CASSIDY, ROY ROGERS and HOWDY DOODY.

Back when I was a kid in Seattle, there was only 1 television station (Channel 5) for quite awhile, so viewing choices were limited.

At times, I think we even watched the test pattern.

[We kept waiting for the Indian to move.]

Ben · « **Reply #36 on:** July 19, 2008, 07:31:56 AM »

Ginny put it very well

~~~~~Fond remembrances of OzDerek on the anniversary of his birth~~~~~

Ben · « **Reply #37 on:** July 19, 2008, 07:32:28 AM »

We are off to New Jersey very soon and will be gone for the entire day.

See ya later gaters.

Ginny · « **Reply #38 on:** July 19, 2008, 07:34:50 AM »

TOD - My answer has to be The Mickey Mouse Club, not so much because I remember it, but because of a story my mom tells about how our family got its first TV. My dad swore there'd never be one in our home, but one day he came home from work and said to my mom, "Where are the girls?" My sister was at one neighbor's watching American Bandstand and I was at another neighbor's watching The Mickey Mouse Club. So, Dad decided if he was going to find his daughters at home, he'd let us have a TV.

Guess who became the biggest TV-watcher in the family?

Matt H. · « **Reply #39 on:** July 19, 2008, 07:51:24 AM »

Good morning!

In the midst of summer, so of course it's hot, humid, and fairly miserable outside. I plan to stay inside as much as possible.

Matt H. · « **Reply #40 on:** July 19, 2008, 07:54:22 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on July 19, 2008, 07:34:50 AM

TOD - My answer has to be The Mickey Mouse Club, not so much because I remember it, but because of a story my mom tells about how our family got its first TV. My dad swore there'd never be one in our home, but one day he came home from work and said to my mom, "Where are the girls?" My sister was at one neighbor's watching American Bandstand and I was at another neighbor's watching The Mickey Mouse Club. So, Dad decided if he was going to find his daughters at home, he'd let us have a TV.

Guess who became the biggest TV-watcher in the family?

What a great story! And so true! For those who grew up strictly on radio (like my grandmother), it was like pulling teeth to get her to buy a television. Once she had it, of course, you couldn't pull her away from it. One of my strongest memories is of her sitting there watching QUEEN FOR A DAY and sobbing into a handkerchief listening to all those tales of woe.

Matt H. · « **Reply #41 on:** July 19, 2008, 07:55:33 AM »

I was up this morning at 7:30 and outside mowing my backyard. It's probably my least favorite thing in the world to do. Maybe if the rain holds off for awhile, I won't have to do it many more times this summer.

But, of course, we NEED the rain. So it's a catch 22.

Matt H. · « **Reply #42 on:** July 19, 2008, 07:58:11 AM »

The first show I have a conscious memory of is HOWDY DOODY, but I certainly watched all of the shows mentioned here by those of my generation: SUPERMAN, LONE RANGER, WILD BILL HICKOK, MICKEY MOUSE CLUB, PINKY LEE, WINKY DINK (which I adored; must have sent away for three or four of the drawing kits during the run of the show), CISCO KID.

Matt H. · « **Reply #43 on:** July 19, 2008, 07:59:13 AM »

I'll likely watch FEAR ITSELF while I cook and eat lunch. Then, it'll be back to TRANSFORMERS for the remainder of the afternoon and evening. I'd love to be finished with it by the end of the day today.

Matt H. · « **Reply #44 on:** July 19, 2008, 08:00:28 AM »

Well, I said happy birthday to the late DR OzDerek last night, but I'll repeat it officially today. He is very much missed.

MBarnum · « **Reply #45 on:** July 19, 2008, 08:19:46 AM »

BK, when you watch LONE RANGER AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD, keep a lookout for my friend and interviewee Lisa Montell who co-stars in the filim....it was one of her favorite roles.

MBarnum · « **Reply #46 on:** July 19, 2008, 08:20:40 AM »

Fond thoughts of the late DR Ozderek on his birth date

Miss Karen · « **Reply #47 on:** July 19, 2008, 08:45:59 AM »

Captain Kangaroo was my first "don't miss it" show -- watched it every morning as a little kid.

Ginny · « **Reply #48 on:** July 19, 2008, 08:47:50 AM »

Quote from: Miss Karen on July 19, 2008, 08:45:59 AM

Captain Kangaroo was my first "don't miss it" show -- watched it every morning as a little kid.

So did I, DR Miss Karen, along with Romper Room and Ding-Dong School.

Miss Karen · « **Reply #49 on:** July 19, 2008, 08:59:43 AM »

Do I dare, in case I jinx it ... (heralding trumpets in the background). Got my final approval yesterday on my thesis paper -- all three are in now -- just awaiting the official signature of the out-of-town reader. Now, I just have to meet with my graduate advisor to sign off on my evaluation and end-of-term paperwork this week, and then ...

I'm done!! I'm a Master (of course, the graduation ceremony isn't until December, so I won't have the official piece of paper til then ...)

BUT I'M DONE. SPENT, STICK A FORK IN ME -- I CAN NOW GET MY LIFE BACK!!

Ginny · « **Reply #50 on:** July 19, 2008, 09:01:16 AM »

Oh, and I remember going home for lunch in the middle of the school day to have

Lunch with Soupy Sales!

Matt H. · « **Reply #51 on:** July 19, 2008, 09:01:39 AM »

Headed dwn to check the mail and fix lunch.

WBBL.

Miss Karen · « **Reply #52 on:** July 19, 2008, 09:05:57 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on July 19, 2008, 08:47:50 AM

So did I, DR Miss Karen, along with Romper Room and Ding-Dong School.

Bunny Rabbit, Mr. Green Jeans, Dancing Bear, Mr. Clock, and the Tom Terrific cartoon with his nemesis Crabby Appleton ...

Miss Karen · « **Reply #53 on:** July 19, 2008, 09:07:28 AM »

Gotta scram! Now that I've got my life back -- places to go, people to see ...

Jane · « **Reply #54 on:** July 19, 2008, 09:15:54 AM »

DR Jennifer I have never heard of the Barenaked Ladies because my children no longer live at home. Without them to keep me up to date I tend to listen to classical and 40’s music.

DR Cilla, thanks for the links, and a song named for me.

They certainly weren’t what a expected from a group called Barenaked Ladies.

DR George, your bathroom versions were fun.

BLUEGRASS ONE WEEK might be my favorite.

DR Jrand, your photo of the Naked ladies is the loveliest of all.

Jane · « **Reply #55 on:** July 19, 2008, 09:19:04 AM »

DR elmore:

Quote

Does it go
Jane Jane Jane
She is the girl who is waiting for me
Jane Jane Jane
True to my sweetheart I'm going to be?

This will always be my favorite "Jane" song as I think of you when I hear it.

bk · « **Reply #56 on:** July 19, 2008, 09:23:49 AM »

Quote from: Druxy on July 19, 2008, 07:17:13 AM

The very first show that I ever saw on TV was, in fact, the very first episode of THE LONE RANGER.

I always watched that show, a well as SUPERMAN, HIGHWAY PATROL, HOPALONG CASSIDY, ROY ROGERS and HOWDY DOODY.

Back when I was a kid in Seattle, there was only 1 television station (Channel 5) for quite awhile, so viewing choices were limited.

At times, I think we even watched the test pattern.

[We kept waiting for the Indian to move.]

You should have sued.

I'm always shocked by how some of these early featurettes are done by such absolute amateurs - they're not much better now - now they're done by people who have pretenses to art. But in this one, they keep the camera on one person for what seem like minutes while the OTHER person is talking. They cut to a wider shot in which the people's mouths are clearly saying something other than what they're saying on the soundtrack. I'm sure they had one camera and that's the reason, but there's no excuse for actually doing it. Mr. Ansara is charming, though, and Druxy interviews him well and draws him out, but it's almost unwatchable.

bk · « **Reply #57 on:** July 19, 2008, 09:23:59 AM »

Oh, and I'm up.

Jane · « **Reply #58 on:** July 19, 2008, 09:27:02 AM »

For DR Miss Karen....

Best of luck and vibes and...

JMK · « **Reply #59 on:** July 19, 2008, 09:35:37 AM »

Hey, MBarnum, I will be performing on the main stage of the Salem Art Fair tomorrow at 3 with my bossa nova band. Drop by and bring friends.

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