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Title: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 12:11:44 AM
Well, you've read the notes, you know who loves you, baby, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently saying "Who moos you, baby."
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 12:12:19 AM
And the word of the day is: CORVINE!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 12:15:45 AM
And for those who like to be early birds, here is the blurb for the new Kritzerland release - and it's a goody.  You know the drill - go directly to paypal.com and it's 19.98 plus 3.75 shipping payable to kritzerland at adephia dot net. 

“IT’S A WORLD OF COPS AND ROBBERS…”

Kritzerland is proud to present its newest limited edition CD – the original motion picture soundtrack from Cops and Robbers, with a score by Michel Legrand.   

Cops and Robbers was a well reviewed and received 1973 caper film starring Joseph Bologna and Cliff Gorman, written by the great Donald Westlake, and directed in off-handed improvisatory style by Aram Avakian.   

Michel Legrand was hired to compose and conduct the score and he created a terrific and eclectic bunch of cues, some of them classic Legrand 70s funk, some pretty, some atonal and weird, and all wonderfully Legrandesque.   However, the film’s director seemed to have something else in mind; seemingly he wanted the music to mostly function as part of the sound design – as source music, as pad, as everyday life, and not really as conventional film scoring.  Save for only one or two cues, Legrand’s music always seems to be coming out of radios (the radio broadcasts seem to always be present), and the cues that might be considered score cues still almost function as source music in the film itself.  While a soundtrack album was prepared at the time of the film’s release, it never came out, probably because if people had seen the film they would have found little need to purchase it, since so little of the music is heard – sometimes only a few seconds.  But the album is fantastic, and it’s a shame the music wasn’t actually used more prominently in the film because it’s Legrand at his 70s best.  The title song is infectious in the way Shaft’s title song is (with a similar-style vocal), and each track is completely it’s own musical picture.   We’re thrilled to release what is basically an almost never-before-heard Legrand score.

Beautifully mastered for CD from the album masters, Cops and Robbers is  a must-have for any film score aficionado or Legrand fan.

This release is limited to 1000 copies only.  The price is $19.98 plus shipping.

CDs will ship the beginning of August – however, preorders placed directly through Kritzerland usually ship one to five weeks earlier. 

(http://i40.tinypic.com/2vcf8e9.jpg)
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Ben on June 23, 2009, 02:21:12 AM
George, it's 2:10am

Go to bed!

And no flashlights under the covers!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: George on June 23, 2009, 02:23:27 AM
George, it's 2:10am

Go to bed!

And no flashlights under the covers!

Not a problem...about the flashlights, I mean. ;)

I should be in bed, but I must ketchup on all the HHW posts. ;)
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: George on June 23, 2009, 02:24:40 AM
Since yesterday's day of posting is not locked, I'm going to post my little bit about last night's rehearsal there. :D
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: George on June 23, 2009, 02:40:47 AM
And for those who like to be early birds, here is the blurb for the new Kritzerland release - and it's a goody.  You know the drill - go directly to paypal.com and it's 19.98 plus 3.75 shipping payable to kritzerland at adephia dot net. 

“IT’S A WORLD OF COPS AND ROBBERS…”

I'll be ordering this, but unfortunately, I won't be able to just yet.  This month has become one of those months...financially. :-\
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: George on June 23, 2009, 02:41:52 AM
And NOW, I'm off to bed. :)
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 02:50:59 AM
And no flashlights under the covers!

Is that a euphemism?    :)
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Michael on June 23, 2009, 05:41:42 AM
I would like to go the other way and change a Musical into a straight play.  Something like My Fair Lady
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Michael on June 23, 2009, 05:54:14 AM
Actual TOD

I think that the 7 Faces of Dr. Lao would make a great musical.

However because of the logistics I don't one actor can play all the parts.

But I think that BD Wong might do a great job as Lao

As for the composer I am not sure who I choose from today's batch but based on some scores that BK produced I think that

 Flaherty/Ahern based on their writing for the Lucky Stiff score

or

Cohen (?) based on his writing for the No Way To Treat A Lady score

and I think even BK can take a crack at it,
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 23, 2009, 05:58:43 AM
And the word of the day is: CORVINE!

And The Song Of The Day Is: I'VE GOT TO CROW
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 23, 2009, 06:06:29 AM
I Know It's been made into an opera but I think THE GREAT GATSBY would make a wonderful Musical.

Also one of my all time favorites(and the play is almost a great book for a musical already) Jean Anouilh's THIEVES CARNIVAL
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 06:11:34 AM
This is it....this is my last post at HHW.  That is just the way it must be.

Yes, I have thought about it long and hard, but there is no other way.

After all of these years and after all of these posts and the many good friends I have here at HHW, I am leaving.

MR BK - I think that not including me in the people you will take to New York when TFNM travels there is wrong and unthinking.  I have supported TFNM for many years.  I have the video, I bought the cd, and I read EVERY post you wrote about.

So...there it is.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 06:11:58 AM
I changed my mind, MR BK explained everything in the notes.  I will be going to NYC with TFNM and am thrilled!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 06:12:27 AM
Just ordered COPS AND ROBBERS....I think it will probably be one of my "investment" CD's from Kritzerland.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 06:13:38 AM
Most interesting TOD:

And to begin with I will choose:

Beau Brummell - The Ultimate Man of Style

I would write the libretto myself - and the score would be by Tim Rice & Elton John, with special material by Bruce Kimmel.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Ben on June 23, 2009, 06:15:35 AM
Has The Royal Family been musicalized? If not I would love to see that made musical. I'm very much looking forward to the revival this fall by MTC.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: elmore3003 on June 23, 2009, 06:29:08 AM
Good morning, all! I believe that William Finn has worked on a musical version of THE ROYAL FAMILY.

DR ArnoldBrockman, I too love THIEVE'S CARNIVAL. When I was in college I played one of the two Dupont-Dufours (?), and I've always thought there was a very stylish musical there with a director like Gower Champion, and maybe even a score by Jerry Herman. Today, i'm not sure about a director, but I think Mr Skip Kennon could provide a lovely score.

Today, the doctor in about 45 minutes from now. My stomach's been acting up since yesterday and I probably need to have my lungs checked from all that crap I'm inhaling at the law office.

Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 23, 2009, 06:33:12 AM
Has The Royal Family been musicalized? If not I would love to see that made musical. I'm very much looking forward to the revival this fall by MTC.

William Finn, of all people, took a crack at this property about ten(?) years ago.

Ya know, I have the demo of it but I don't think I ever listened to it.  I might do that this morning and bring back a report.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 23, 2009, 06:34:28 AM
* * * * *  FEEL BETTER VIBES FOR DR ELMORE  * * * * *
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 06:38:59 AM
Has The Royal Family been musicalized? If not I would love to see that made musical. I'm very much looking forward to the revival this fall by MTC.

William Finn, of all people, took a crack at this property about ten(?) years ago.

Ya know, I have the demo of it but I don't think I ever listened to it.  I might do that this morning and bring back a report.

"I Have Found," from this project, has been recorded a number of times and is quite lovely.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 06:39:36 AM
My household is now WIRELESS.

But is it protected??       :-\
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Druxy on June 23, 2009, 06:39:47 AM
Movie to Broadway Musical?

Frank Capra's LADY FOR A DAY (aka: POCKETFUL OF MIRACLES).
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 23, 2009, 06:44:35 AM
My household is now WIRELESS.

But is it protected??       :-\

Get that WEP encryption workin'!  And maybe MAC address filtering, too.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 06:58:59 AM
R.I.P., Ed McMahon!      :(
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 06:59:10 AM
And thanks, DR DtM!!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 23, 2009, 07:02:08 AM
TOD:

Properties I always thought would make good musicals:

THE TROUBLE WITH ANGELS
I LOVE LUCY
BALL OF FIRE
THE WOMEN (this has been tried a number of times, I hear)

And of course, there is...WORKIN' MIRACLES (http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?topic=230.msg36380#msg36380)!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 23, 2009, 07:02:51 AM
R.I.P., Ed McMahon!      :(

HI-YO!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Charles Pogue on June 23, 2009, 07:12:46 AM
The one thing I've learned as a writer...good ideas are at a premium, so keep them to yourself, lest someone steal them.  Therefore, I will not be offering any ideas for converting anything into a musical.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 23, 2009, 07:20:31 AM
The one thing I've learned as a writer...good ideas are at a premium, so keep them to yourself, lest someone steal them.  Therefore, I will not be offering any ideas for converting anything into a musical.

That is very true.  Now I'm sorry I mentioned my Ben Franklin/Merlin idea here yesterday.

I will not make that mistake with my idea of a movie about vampiric dinosaurs, that's for sure!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 07:27:58 AM
If I ever have a good idea, I will keep it to myself.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 07:29:30 AM
I think Universal just optioned VLAD THE BRONTOSAURUS.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 23, 2009, 07:32:41 AM
PAGE TWO WORKIN' MIRACLES DANCE:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/MiracleWorker-01.jpg)

GIRLS:
We know that times are slow,
And you must earn some dough,
But still we hate to see you go!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 23, 2009, 07:35:11 AM
I think Universal just optioned VLAD THE BRONTOSAURUS.

Bernice!  Get me Swifty Lazar on the phone!  NOW!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 07:50:21 AM
R.I.P., Ed McMahon!      :(

I think it's a mercy. The poor man has had such troubles in recent years, both with his health and his finances. I'm sad about the loss, but I'm relieved he'll be at peace.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 07:51:39 AM
Good morning!

It was a little bit cooler this morning, but only barely, and it's already begun heating up. The house is fully closed up and will remain that way. Another day in the 90s. Ugh!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 07:52:10 AM
GIRLS: (con't)

Annie
Annie
Annie
You know we cheer for you
Annie
Annie
Annie
You know we're here for you.

Who cares if you can't see.
Be what you want to be.
By boat or train or car.
On land or on Wah Wah....

Annie
Annie
Annie
Though you live in a fog
Annie - you're our favorite
Seeing Eye Dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 07:54:30 AM
TOD:

I loved what was done with the book of UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE when making the movie version, and a musical based on that screenplay could be wonderful.

Jerry Herman could work up a tremendous comedy number for Henrietta Pasterfield as she explains her "traffic punctuation." Could be a Victor Borge-like comedy number that would be tremendous. (Kander and Ebb could have done it, too, but since we no longer have Mr. Ebb, I wouldn't suggest Kander alone.)
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 07:56:08 AM
My work project today is the second season of BURN NOTICE on Blu-ray. I'm very eager to see how the show translates to 1080p imagery. There are 16 episodes, so it'll take me two days to do all the episodes and the bonus features. I hope to get at least 10 done today.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 07:57:36 AM
I am, I believe, up.  If you heard what was going on next door you'd be up, too.  Now that I am up they've literally stopped the noise.  One more morning of this and I will be calling the guy in charge of this project because they are INSANE.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 23, 2009, 07:58:30 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/FarmersDaughter.jpg)

KATIE: (angrily) So they t'ink they can keep me down!  They t'ink they can keep me in my place! Vell, I'm a'gonna show them!  I'm a'gonna show them all!

(singing)
So I'm just the farmer's daughter!
A Swedish maid from Oshkosh!
Well, I'll clean the House and, by Gosh,
I'll move on to the Senate
And clean thaaaat
Up
Too!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: FJL on June 23, 2009, 07:59:05 AM
Spoo, forgot to read the notes before reading the posts.  Must remedy that
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 07:59:22 AM
On TV Tonight!™

ABC - SUPERSTARS, BETTER OFF TED, PRIMETIME: FAMILY SECRETS
NBC - I'M A CELEBRITY!, AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (two hour season premiere)
FOX - MENTAL
CW  - HITCHED OR DITCHED
FX   - RESCUE ME
TNT - WEDDING DAY, HAWTHORNE, SAVING GRACE
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 23, 2009, 07:59:32 AM
GIRLS: (con't)

Annie
Annie
Annie
You know we cheer for you
Annie
Annie
Annie
You know we're here for you.

Who cares if you can't see.
Be what you want to be.
By boat or train or car.
On land or on Wah Wah....

Annie
Annie
Annie
Though you live in a fog
Annie - you're our favorite
Seeing Eye Dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(tap dance)
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 08:01:04 AM
Delighted to see BETTER OFF TED back in the line-up. It's such a droll show, and I hope it can pick up some fans this summer.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 08:06:19 AM
Wow, a first - not one order for a new Kritzerland title.  I suspect when it goes live and have a chance to hear the samples that might change.  No matter, though - Legrand is a favorite of mine and I'm thrilled to be doing it.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Ginny on June 23, 2009, 08:11:24 AM
Tuesday morning greetings!  Richard and I are going to an early-afternoon showing of the new Night at the Museum movie.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Ginny on June 23, 2009, 08:13:31 AM
Who are these total strangers following me on Twitter and why can't I block them?
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 08:18:20 AM
Wow, a first - not one order for a new Kritzerland title. 

Then something is definitely wrong, as I certainly placed an order early this morning.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 08:29:55 AM
How weird - both DAW and Jrand placed orders, which did not show up in the mailbox where direct through paypal orders go.  They're in the account and I've got them, but now I have to check and see why they didn't show up in the proper mailbox.  The site orders are definitely showing up to the mailbox THOSE go to.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 08:33:17 AM
The UPS man just delivered the Blu-ray review copy of THE PINK PANTHER 2. I didn't see the first one, so I have no idea what I'll be in store for when I get to it on Friday. The rest of the week prior to that is already booked with review items.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 08:33:38 AM
I overslept this morning and didn't get a chance to clean the living room before coming upstairs for my workout, so I must head down now and get that cleaning done before I start cooking lunch.

WBBL.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 08:42:52 AM
Hmmmmmmmmm.....I was gonna say.....my order is iN!  LOL.....the inner web is mysterious.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 08:43:23 AM
Would DR's in the know here suggest that I use my optical audio cable with my Blu Ray player?
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 09:03:21 AM
DR ELMORE Mr Beau Brummell arrived at my house today.  Most enjoyable......thanks for the recommendation.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: elmore3003 on June 23, 2009, 09:04:15 AM
The UPS man just delivered the Blu-ray review copy of THE PINK PANTHER 2. I didn't see the first one, so I have no idea what I'll be in store for when I get to it on Friday. The rest of the week prior to that is already booked with review items.

From the previews on tv, I'd say take lots of meds before viewing.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: elmore3003 on June 23, 2009, 09:05:03 AM
Back from the MD, whom I really like: she's prettier and savvier than the last turkey and, what's best of all, she's friendly and listens!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: elmore3003 on June 23, 2009, 09:05:56 AM
DR ELMORE Mr Beau Brummell arrived at my house today.  Most enjoyable......thanks for the recommendation.

Mr Purefoy makes a very good Brummell, I do believe.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 09:08:47 AM
Just slightly too old according to the book......
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: elmore3003 on June 23, 2009, 09:24:58 AM
Just slig
Just slightly too old according to the book......
htly too old according to the book......

It didn't bother me, since I knew nothing about Brummell when I saw it. I started the book today.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jane on June 23, 2009, 09:27:46 AM
DR elmore, doctor & feel better vibes.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 23, 2009, 09:28:14 AM
Who are these total strangers following me on Twitter and why can't I block them?

That happens sometimes--there's some kind of lag on Twitter's part but eventually they go away if you block them.

Normally when I get a follower and I don't know who they are, I look at their profile.  If they have a web address that is just a tinyurl, that's a sure sign that they are a spammer.  Also, if they are following over a thousand people but have less than a hundred followers, that's a tip off, too.  Also look at their tweets--if they seem on the genaric side like "I'm watching TV" or "Just ate lunch"--if there doesn't seem to be any kind of personality behind them--block their butts!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jane on June 23, 2009, 09:30:02 AM
I should have continued reading before sending vibes ;).  How are your lungs DR elmore?
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: elmore3003 on June 23, 2009, 09:32:55 AM
I should have continued reading before sending vibes ;).  How are your lungs DR elmore?

Dr Munshi says they're fine and I need to be working with an allergy mask. I'll buy one today.

DR JRand58, I just ordered Ian Kelly's book on Careme, the chef. He has a new biography of Casanova getting good reviews. Here's his website:
http://www.iankelly.net/Site/Home.html
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matthew on June 23, 2009, 09:33:08 AM
Ordered the new title and placed an order on the site for Show Girl.  Love the new site, so fast and slick.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Ginny on June 23, 2009, 09:45:43 AM
Off to the movies and other errands...bye for now!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Kerry on June 23, 2009, 09:54:17 AM
Good Morning to All.  It's cloudy and looks for all the world as if it were cool outside.

It is not cool outside.  :-\
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Laura on June 23, 2009, 09:58:11 AM
Considering it's usually 114 by this time of year, it IS cool outside.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 23, 2009, 10:02:20 AM
Conflicting coolness reports from Arizona.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 10:04:15 AM
Good Morning!  Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... And I'm having Cherry Squares for Brunch!!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 10:05:18 AM
It is cool here in NYC too, although, the forecast says it's already in the upper 70s.  Hmmm... ??? I guess the clouds are making it feel cool(er).
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 10:08:40 AM
My roommate's parents came into town for a day visit, and since Megan's mother is quite the baker, well... Cherry Squares and Papaya-Coconut Bread!  YUM!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 10:09:16 AM
DR JRand - Don't g...

Oh...

Nevermind.

;D
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 10:10:48 AM
bk - As for your Nudie comments, well... If you're going to share your comments with us DRs - as well as any lurkers(!) - without first sharing your thoughts with the people in question, well...

Two sides. Two sides.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 10:11:42 AM
The price of gas in France

A thief in Paris planned to steal some paintings from the Louvre.

After careful planning, he got past security, stole the paintings, and made it safely to his van.

However, he was captured only two blocks away when his van ran out of gas.

When asked how he could mastermind such a crime and then make such an obvious error, he replied, 'Monsieur, that is the reason I stole the paintings.'

I had no Monet.

To buy Degas.

To make the Van Gogh.'

See if you have De Gaulle to share this with someone else.

I share it with you because I figured I had nothing Toulouse.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 10:13:35 AM
DR George - Yep, Romeo and Juliet can be quite the long evening in the theatre. The trick is to make it not seem like a long evening in the theatre.

*And I've seen some severely cut versions of various Shakespeare plays that almost seemed like they added dialogue instead due to the indulgent pacing and/or stylized direction. L-o-n-g, b-o-r-i-n-g.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 10:15:21 AM
And Ms. LuPone responds:

Rose’s Turn: Patti LuPone Responds to ArtsBeat (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/23/roses-turn-patti-lupone-responds-to-artsbeat/)

*Go, Patti!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 10:18:34 AM
DR Ginny - Twitter has been working on their "followers and following infrastructure" over the past couple of days. The Blocks will eventually "take".
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 10:25:47 AM
I am, I believe, up.  If you heard what was going on next door you'd be up, too.  Now that I am up they've literally stopped the noise.  One more morning of this and I will be calling the guy in charge of this project because they are INSANE.

It's called construction. It's work. When it's quiet, that usually means they're not working. And the more they're "not working", the longer the process will take. Etc., etc., etc...

Just what kind of work are they doing now? Have they started putting up the new house?
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 10:45:30 AM
As for the Topic of the Day...

I would like to see someone else have another go at "The Color Purple".  Maybe Jeanine Tesori in her non-Pop mode.  And have it incorporate "God is tryin' to tell you something" from the movie.

Maybe a stage adaptation "Brideshead Revisited" with Noel Coward and Ivor Novello songs inserted at various points as commentary.  ???
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 10:46:06 AM
And, yes...

R.I.P. Ed McMahon
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 10:54:38 AM
On TV Tonight!™

ABC - SUPERSTARS, BETTER OFF TED, PRIMETIME: FAMILY SECRETS
NBC - I'M A CELEBRITY!, AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (two hour season premiere)
FOX - MENTAL
CW  - HITCHED OR DITCHED
FX   - RESCUE ME
TNT - WEDDING DAY, HAWTHORNE, SAVING GRACE

And Part 1 of the "The Real Housewives of New Jersey: Reunion" on Bravo!!!!

::)

*Part 2 will air Thursday night.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Ben on June 23, 2009, 10:56:24 AM
As for the Topic of the Day...

Maybe a stage adaptation "Brideshead Revisited" with Noel Coward and Ivor Novello songs inserted at various points as commentary.  ???

That sounds (in my best gay voice) FABULOUS. I love, love, love that idea.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: elmore3003 on June 23, 2009, 11:01:15 AM
I just had a wonderful lunch of tuna salad on 9-grain bread, 3-bean salad, beets and a hardboiled egg.

Shortly, I'm off to the post office to mail two packages and a walk around the neighborhood.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 11:05:32 AM
I didn't know there WERE 9 grains.

My Facebook responds but I can't comment on anything.....crazy inner web. 

DR ELMORE the Casanova bio sounds interesting ....  hmmmmmmm
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 11:11:26 AM
Just ordered Kelly's Casanova book from an Amazon seller.  Not sure I would like the CHEF bio....but who knows....

There are still about five copies of the Beau Brummell book on the shelf at my local Dollar Tree......
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Laura on June 23, 2009, 11:12:21 AM
Conflicting coolness reports from Arizona.

Accuweather says it's 87. That's cool for June!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 23, 2009, 11:19:28 AM
Hmmm...I wonder if they announce a winner yet on the CBS.com contest--the one where the winner gets a colonoscopy from Patti LuPone?
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: elmore3003 on June 23, 2009, 11:31:24 AM
Just ordered Kelly's Casanova book from an Amazon seller.  Not sure I would like the CHEF bio....but who knows....

There are still about five copies of the Beau Brummell book on the shelf at my local Dollar Tree......

They might make lovely opening night gifts . . .

I just chopped up four peppers for salad and snacks, and I think I'll nap for a minute before my walk to the post office.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: elmore3003 on June 23, 2009, 11:31:48 AM
Hmmm...I wonder if they announce a winner yet on the CBS.com contest--the one where the winner gets a colonoscopy from Patti LuPone?

With her bare hands!

I love her, but she's fierce.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 11:36:11 AM
Patti is hard to take sometimes - even when she's 100% right.

DR ELMORE I am not sure there are five people in my cast who even know who Beau B. is.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: elmore3003 on June 23, 2009, 12:02:33 PM
So here's today's logic-defying idiocy on AS THE WORLD TURNS:
  1.  The homophobic psychodad, who tried to kill his son's boyfriend and who should be in prison, is back in the military under the name "Hasbro" (as in toys) not too far from the town where the soap takes place and, by some chance, is the liaison in his son's attempt to make a film about him. Oy!
  2. Riley, who apparently isn't Riley but is apparently homeless, although for a soldier I suppose he could always go back to the base, is being blackmailed by psychodad to do his dirty work
  3. Isn't someone in the miltary remotely aware of all this fraud/false identity? Where are the proper dog tags?

Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: elmore3003 on June 23, 2009, 12:03:29 PM
Patti is hard to take sometimes - even when she's 100% right.

DR ELMORE I am not sure there are five people in my cast who even know who Beau B. is.

DR JRand58, I doubt there are five members in your cast who knew a week ago that MAN OF LA MANCHA was based on a book by Cervantes!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jane on June 23, 2009, 12:10:18 PM
And Ms. LuPone responds:

Rose’s Turn: Patti LuPone Responds to ArtsBeat (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/23/roses-turn-patti-lupone-responds-to-artsbeat/)

*Go, Patti!

Good for her! ;D
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Laura on June 23, 2009, 12:19:46 PM
Accuweather is now saying we have a 50% chance of rain for the next couple of hours.

This whole June has been strange. Ordinarily, it would NEVER rain in June (unless the monsoon started in the last couple days of the month).
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jane on June 23, 2009, 12:26:30 PM
Normal or not, I hope you get the rain.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: MBarnum on June 23, 2009, 12:36:22 PM
A book I ordered just arrived...a biography of voice artist Alan Reed. Should be interesting, I hope.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: elmore3003 on June 23, 2009, 12:52:58 PM
A book I ordered just arrived...a biography of voice artist Alan Reed. Should be interesting, I hope.

I hope the drawings are bright and colorful to keep your attention with lots of puppies and kittens and the text doesn't beco,e too difficult with a large number of 3-syllable or more words.

Do you all remember about a month ago when a DR posted that he/she'd just seen me on DATELINE? My fifth floor neighbor just told me he saw me as well. Hmmm. I remember their filming in the bodega when I was there, but since they didn't interview me, I thought no more about it.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: MBarnum on June 23, 2009, 12:56:40 PM
I see that the new John Abraham Bollywood movie NEW YORK is opening this weekend!

It is playing in Cornelius, Oregon which is a bit of a drive from Salem...but, I might go.

I have heard it is a very good, serious film. It is about 3 Indian/American college students in NY on 9/11, one of whom is mistakenly accused of being terrorist.

Here is the trailer (this is the movie filmed on location in Manhatten last year, DR Jose). It starts out all happy, but then turns rather grim. It looks really good.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACmWzU7m1eQ&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACmWzU7m1eQ&feature=related)




(http://www.bollywoodbuzz.in/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/john-abraham-katrina-kaif-and-neil-nitin-mukesh.jpg)
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: elmore3003 on June 23, 2009, 01:07:47 PM
I see that the new John Abraham Bollywood movie NEW YORK is opening this weekend!

It is playing in Cornelius, Oregon which is a bit of a drive from Salem...but, I might go.

I have heard it is a very good, serious film. It is about 3 Indian/American college students in NY on 9/11, one of whom is mistakenly accused of being terrorist.

Here is the trailer (this is the movie filmed on location in Manhatten last year, DR Jose). It starts out all happy, but then turns rather grim. It looks really good.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACmWzU7m1eQ&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACmWzU7m1eQ&feature=related)




(http://www.bollywoodbuzz.in/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/john-abraham-katrina-kaif-and-neil-nitin-mukesh.jpg)

Maybe they'll sing and dance as bodies fall around them.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: George on June 23, 2009, 01:12:07 PM
R.I.P., Ed McMahon!      :( 

Ditto.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 01:20:09 PM
Would DR's in the know here suggest that I use my optical audio cable with my Blu Ray player?

As opposed to what? Are you using the RCA red-white/stereo cables? Do you just have the HDMI hooked up to the TV and that's all you've been using?

The optical will give you a high bitrate Dolby Digital or DTS sound. It won't be the highest calibre of sound (the lossless codecs) because they're too bitheavy to be carried over the optical cable. Only HDMI into a receiver or 5.1 analog cables to the receiver can give you the highest level of sound.

The optical is the next best choice.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 01:22:55 PM
On TV Tonight!™

ABC - SUPERSTARS, BETTER OFF TED, PRIMETIME: FAMILY SECRETS
NBC - I'M A CELEBRITY!, AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (two hour season premiere)
FOX - MENTAL
CW  - HITCHED OR DITCHED
FX   - RESCUE ME
TNT - WEDDING DAY, HAWTHORNE, SAVING GRACE

And Part 1 of the "The Real Housewives of New Jersey: Reunion" on Bravo!!!!

::)

*Part 2 will air Thursday night.

Thanks for the addition.

 :o
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 01:28:02 PM
So here's today's logic-defying idiocy on AS THE WORLD TURNS:
  1.  The homophobic psychodad, who tried to kill his son's boyfriend and who should be in prison, is back in the military under the name "Hasbro" (as in toys) not too far from the town where the soap takes place and, by some chance, is the liaison in his son's attempt to make a film about him. Oy!
  2. Riley, who apparently isn't Riley but is apparently homeless, although for a soldier I suppose he could always go back to the base, is being blackmailed by psychodad to do his dirty work
  3. Isn't someone in the miltary remotely aware of all this fraud/false identity? Where are the proper dog tags?

DR fjl, please ask your writer friend to assure you this idiocy is not theirs!

I recorded it but was too busy with my work project to watch it, and now I don't think I will. It's just too stupid to go along with.

I also recorded today's THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS since the Adam story looks to be getting interesting now. I may switch to that instead and let AS THE WORLD TURNS go by the boards for a while.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 01:29:45 PM
I watched last night's CROSSING THE BAR while I ate lunch. There was a gay bashing case in one of the storylines (Peter Paige was a guest star), so that was interesting.

It also came out that the judge being played by guest star John Michael Higgins is gay which will probably be used in some future plots.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 01:31:28 PM
Then, I watched the first four season 2 episodes of BURN NOTICE. Michael is trying to find out about the mysterious Carla who seems to know about his burn notice but isn't giving anything up to him. I don't quite remember how this running storyline plays out, so that's keeping my attention very well. The cases in each episode are almost always top notch.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 01:33:37 PM
I'm disappointed in the quality of the Blu-ray transfers. The color saturation is very rich, but there are so many soft focus shots; it barely looks better than regular upconverted DVD transfers. But then there is that occasional shot that knocks your socks off and lets you know you're watching high definition.

Still, I'm sure it's not the Blu-ray's fault. The show is filmed that way, but it still isn't in the same league with a transfer like LOST or SUPERNATURAL or MAD MEN on Blu-ray.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 01:34:50 PM
So far the only bonus features I've fiddled with is deleted scenes. There have been five thus far in the first four episodes. The discs have the deleted scenes paired with each episode they're removed from, so I see them as I go rather than finding them later all piled together in one place.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jane on June 23, 2009, 01:46:18 PM
Did anyone watch Merlin?  The writers have their own script of events, including Ben Franklin eye glasses during the time of Camelot. 
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jane on June 23, 2009, 01:48:27 PM
I kind of feel bad for the S.C. governor.  He just wanted to go for a hike, his biggest mistake seems that he hiked out of state instead of in state.  I bet if he really needed to be found someone would have known where to look for him.  For safety reasons I think it was best he kept it a secret.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: MBarnum on June 23, 2009, 01:52:36 PM
TOD:

I think that ROBOT MONSTER would make a perfectly fun musical.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: MBarnum on June 23, 2009, 01:56:11 PM
NEW YORK is one of those rare Bollywood movies that has no musical numbers.

It does, however, had a completely nekkid John Abraham in custody.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 02:21:21 PM
I'm going to write for just a bit and then head back down to continue with the adventures of Michael Westen.

WBBL.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Ginny on June 23, 2009, 02:24:22 PM
We are back from seeing Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, which was quite silly, but fun.  I loved Amy Adams as Amelia Earhart.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 02:36:47 PM
Jose, I made no comments that should have been surprising to anyone - I'm not exactly silent (as you well know) when I am not happy with something.  The only person who apparently was bothered by not being in the list of people I'd take to NY was Alet.  What she told me was a "flurry" of e-mails between cast members was exactly one e-mail shared between Barry Pearl, her, and one other person in the cast.  So, it was, in fact, a tempest in a teapot and has more to do with Alet's insecurities than anything else.  I've been very loyal to Alet and once we discussed it she understood that and the fact that nothing I write here should be taken to heart, because I frequently just write off the cuff and don't always complete thoughts.  The cast members I was being negative about (and with good reason) all knew exactly how I felt, although they have not and probably never will read this site or the comments, which, of course, were non-specific and didn't use any names.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 02:37:59 PM
I'm done with errands and whatnot.  And, best of all, I traipsed to Langer's for a pastrami sandwich.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 02:40:52 PM
I spent an hour on the phone with paypal but could not get past several idiots in India.  The US tech support people are great, but it's now next to impossible to get yourself transfered to them, although I will try once again, later.  So, we still don't know why the e-mails are not coming through.  I did a test to both kritzerland at adelphia dot net and kritzerland at roadrunner dot com and both came through instantly, so we know it's not ME.  It's them - something is going on but the people in India are complete and utter ninnies and don't know what they're talking about, nor do the supervisors in India - and no one would actually transfer me, save for the first supervisor, who was in the process of transferring me to tech support but instead cut me off.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: FJL on June 23, 2009, 03:04:01 PM
Larry - re your post #92 - why?  As long as you're watching, the writers are doing their job very well.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 03:06:19 PM
Just spoke to paypal tech support and as suspected it's a problem on their end.  These idiots in India could have saved me a lot of wasted time by simply checking, but that apparently is beyond them.  I'll be writing a letter of complaint about that situation.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: elmore3003 on June 23, 2009, 03:14:23 PM
NEW YORK is one of those rare Bollywood movies that has no musical numbers.

It does, however, had a completely nekkid John Abraham in custody.

If that's the case, I'm surprised you're not crawling over broken glass to see it!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: elmore3003 on June 23, 2009, 03:17:18 PM
I've got a request from the McGlinn family for email addresses for Teresa Stratas, Frederica von Stade, Roberta Peters, and David Garrison. None of them are in my address book, so I'm working on it.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: TCB on June 23, 2009, 03:41:41 PM
The one thing I've learned as a writer...good ideas are at a premium, so keep them to yourself, lest someone steal them.  Therefore, I will not be offering any ideas for converting anything into a musical.


Oh I agree.  A few years ago, when this question was posed, I was fool enough to mention Edna Ferber's GIANT.   And what just played at the Signature?  So, naturally, I do blame Jose.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: TCB on June 23, 2009, 03:46:18 PM
GIRLS: (con't)

Annie
Annie
Annie
You know we cheer for you
Annie
Annie
Annie
You know we're here for you.

Who cares if you can't see.
Be what you want to be.
By boat or train or car.
On land or on Wah Wah....

Annie
Annie
Annie
Though you live in a fog
Annie - you're our favorite
Seeing Eye Dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(tap dance)


With canes?
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 04:00:56 PM
Almost finished with my work for the day.  Cops and Robbers is going live in the morning so I have to prepare my Kritzerland eBlast. 
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: TCB on June 23, 2009, 04:13:24 PM
I see that the new John Abraham Bollywood movie NEW YORK is opening this weekend!

It is playing in Cornelius, Oregon which is a bit of a drive from Salem...but, I might go.

I have heard it is a very good, serious film. It is about 3 Indian/American college students in NY on 9/11, one of whom is mistakenly accused of being terrorist.

Here is the trailer (this is the movie filmed on location in Manhatten last year, DR Jose). It starts out all happy, but then turns rather grim. It looks really good.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACmWzU7m1eQ&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACmWzU7m1eQ&feature=related)




(http://www.bollywoodbuzz.in/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/john-abraham-katrina-kaif-and-neil-nitin-mukesh.jpg)


These damn actors today!  I could hardly understand a word any of them said in that trailer............



Still, I might go see it for the nude prison scene!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 04:15:27 PM
Good Evening!

Believe it or not, but I don't think it's rained here in NYC for the past 12 hours.  Of course, the skies are clouding up now, and the breeze is picking up, and it's looking a little ominous in some parts of the sky, so...  Blame me.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 04:16:24 PM
DR MBarnum - I take it you've already tracked down the screen caps of the "nekkid" Mr. Abraham?










*If so, you have my mail address, don't you? ::)
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 04:20:50 PM
I ended up making another trip down to Academy Records a few hours ago, and it turned out to be quite a bit more profitable than I expected.  Twice as much as I expected. :)

I've done quite a bit of whittling down, but I think I'll make one or two more passes of my collection to see what I can and can't part with.

*A good chunk of today's profit came from a bunch of DVDs that I "found" last night.  I decided to check through some boxes o' stuff that are stored under my bed.  I opened one box that probably hasn't been opened in about two - possibly three - years, and there were a bunch of DVDs in there that were still "brand new" - wrapped and with their price tags on them.  I didn't even think twice about putting them in the "sell" pile.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: TCB on June 23, 2009, 04:22:23 PM
Oh boy!  Oh boy!  BOY AND THE PIRATES shipped today!!!!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 04:24:05 PM
*And once I'm done "editing" my collection, then I can think about what new releases - and old releases - I would like to buy.  I don't think I've made any major CD or DVD purchases over the past three or four months.

But it sure is nice knowing that I've listened to most of what's remaining on my shelves, and that I've been able to clear out a slew of "one listens" and "no listens".
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 04:24:37 PM
Oh boy!  Oh boy!  BOY AND THE PIRATES shipped today!!!!

The mind boggles, I tell you.  Simply boggles.



::)
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 04:25:23 PM
GIRLS: (con't)

Annie
Annie
Annie
You know we cheer for you
Annie
Annie
Annie
You know we're here for you.

Who cares if you can't see.
Be what you want to be.
By boat or train or car.
On land or on Wah Wah....

Annie
Annie
Annie
Though you live in a fog
Annie - you're our favorite
Seeing Eye Dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(tap dance)


With canes?

And/or would the dog have taps on his paws?
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 04:27:42 PM
bk - That's what I figured.

*Now why don't you encourage your next cast to become a DR here on HHW?  -At least this way, they'll know that you "talk about them", and that might end up working in your favor.... Since no one likes to be talked about. ;)
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 04:29:24 PM
So here's today's logic-defying idiocy on AS THE WORLD TURNS:
  1.  The homophobic psychodad, who tried to kill his son's boyfriend and who should be in prison, is back in the military under the name "Hasbro" (as in toys) not too far from the town where the soap takes place and, by some chance, is the liaison in his son's attempt to make a film about him. Oy!
  2. Riley, who apparently isn't Riley but is apparently homeless, although for a soldier I suppose he could always go back to the base, is being blackmailed by psychodad to do his dirty work
  3. Isn't someone in the miltary remotely aware of all this fraud/false identity? Where are the proper dog tags?

DR fjl, please ask your writer friend to assure you this idiocy is not theirs!

I recorded it but was too busy with my work project to watch it, and now I don't think I will. It's just too stupid to go along with.

I also recorded today's THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS since the Adam story looks to be getting interesting now. I may switch to that instead and let AS THE WORLD TURNS go by the boards for a while.

And from what I understand, due to various contract negotiations and disputes, it looks like some new actors will be taking over some of the roles involved in that scheme just as it starts to come to a head.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 04:30:11 PM
I've got a request from the McGlinn family for email addresses for Teresa Stratas, Frederica von Stade, Roberta Peters, and David Garrison. None of them are in my address book, so I'm working on it.

DR elmore - I may be able to help you with some of those. I'll be sure to get in touch with you if I can track that info down.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 23, 2009, 04:30:35 PM
LARRY-

WELLNESS MARIMBAS TO YOU!!!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 04:39:58 PM
bk - That's what I figured.

*Now why don't you encourage your next cast to become a DR here on HHW?  -At least this way, they'll know that you "talk about them", and that might end up working in your favor.... Since no one likes to be talked about. ;)

I always invite people to come to the site.  I know some have become lurkers and regulars who lurk, so that's fun.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 04:40:48 PM
I think I'm done for the day.  I've written and prepared the eBlast, which I'll send out first thing in the morning.  I'm waiting to hear back from all my dealers, which will tell me exactly where I am.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 04:41:51 PM
Listening to the first of the Johnny Mathis two-fers - two Nelson Riddle-arranged albums - I'm on the second one - great, great stuff.  And how special was Johnny Mathis?  What a treasure.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Laura on June 23, 2009, 04:50:04 PM
Of course, it did not rain here. It doesn't rain here in June.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Laura on June 23, 2009, 04:50:56 PM
My eyes are bleary.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 04:51:26 PM
Bleary are your eyes - I hope from reading and proofing and vice versa.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 04:51:54 PM
I guess I'll sit on my couch like so much fish and eat some Mike and Ike's fruit things and perhaps watch Harry Potter III.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: FJL on June 23, 2009, 05:17:50 PM
MIKE AND IKE'S FRUIT THINGS - that's the title of, er, something

Or should be the title of soemthing
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Laura on June 23, 2009, 05:22:03 PM
Absolutely.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: FJL on June 23, 2009, 05:25:31 PM
Speaking of musicals and ideas for them, on Aigust 8, 2005, I wrote on this here site:
   
Re:EARS OF CORN
« Reply #40 on: August 08, 2005, 05:26:35 AM »   
"Books we're writing or would like to write?  Do books of musicals count?  If so, and I can say this because I've already shown the work in progress to so many people, I'm writing a horror-spoof musical with the tentative title DON'T LET THE DEAD BUGS BITE, about a slew of mysterious deaths of exterminators in a big city which are being traced to people who seem to be reincarnations of bugs that have been juiced.  As a musical, it's meant to be campy fun, but I'm getting feedback that it's more suited to a real horror film with traces of humor." 


I began describing this piece to someone recently, and was told that the plot was extremely similar to the plot of the musical BEDBUGS which played at NYMF in 2008.
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Post by: Laura on June 23, 2009, 05:42:36 PM
Never trust anyone, FJL.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 23, 2009, 05:58:43 PM
Did anyone watch Merlin?  The writers have their own script of events, including Ben Franklin eye glasses during the time of Camelot. 

I'll sue!  I swear I'll sue!!!
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Post by: George on June 23, 2009, 05:59:56 PM
Speaking of musicals and ideas for them, on Aigust 8, 2005, I wrote on this here site:
   
Re:EARS OF CORN
« Reply #40 on: August 08, 2005, 05:26:35 AM »   
"Books we're writing or would like to write?  Do books of musicals count?  If so, and I can say this because I've already shown the work in progress to so many people, I'm writing a horror-spoof musical with the tentative title DON'T LET THE DEAD BUGS BITE, about a slew of mysterious deaths of exterminators in a big city which are being traced to people who seem to be reincarnations of bugs that have been juiced.  As a musical, it's meant to be campy fun, but I'm getting feedback that it's more suited to a real horror film with traces of humor." 


I began describing this piece to someone recently, and was told that the plot was extremely similar to the plot of the musical BEDBUGS which played at NYMF in 2008.

Those bastards!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 23, 2009, 06:05:41 PM
GIRLS: (con't)

Annie
Annie
Annie
You know we cheer for you
Annie
Annie
Annie
You know we're here for you.

Who cares if you can't see.
Be what you want to be.
By boat or train or car.
On land or on Wah Wah....

Annie
Annie
Annie
Though you live in a fog
Annie - you're our favorite
Seeing Eye Dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(tap dance)


With canes?

And/or would the dog have taps on his paws?

The dog just has to hit his mark, keep his pair of "blind" glasses on his face, and look cute.
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Post by: TCB on June 23, 2009, 06:12:44 PM
GIRLS: (con't)

Annie
Annie
Annie
You know we cheer for you
Annie
Annie
Annie
You know we're here for you.

Who cares if you can't see.
Be what you want to be.
By boat or train or car.
On land or on Wah Wah....

Annie
Annie
Annie
Though you live in a fog
Annie - you're our favorite
Seeing Eye Dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(tap dance)


With canes?

And/or would the dog have taps on his paws?

The dog just has to hit his mark, keep his pair of "blind" glasses on his face, and look cute.

I thought that was your job!
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Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 06:22:44 PM
Yes, one must be careful with ideas.  I, for one, have a great idea but if I mention it won't somebody come steal it?  Briefly, it's about a man who steals a loaf of bread and is hounded by an obsessive policeman.  I call it The Man Who Steals A Loaf Of Bread And Is Hounded By An Obsessive Policeman, a long musical in two acts.  I swear, if anyone and I mean ANYONE steals this idea they will be MISERABLE.
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Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 06:23:06 PM
I'm watching Potter III and am not quite loving it.
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Post by: George on June 23, 2009, 06:26:19 PM
Well, I'm off to our last rehearsal without an audience!  Tomorrow, we can invite friends to see the show for free...but they have to get there VERY early.  I don't doubt that it'll be packed.  Free (even Shakespeare) is an incentive. :D

Until later!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 23, 2009, 06:34:11 PM
Danielle on the REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY reunion looks as if she's hiding a knife in her purse and waiyting for the moment.

BK, are the posts from yesterday still open? It says "new."
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Post by: TCB on June 23, 2009, 06:40:46 PM
Yes, one must be careful with ideas.  I, for one, have a great idea but if I mention it won't somebody come steal it?  Briefly, it's about a man who steals a loaf of bread and is hounded by an obsessive policeman.  I call it The Man Who Steals A Loaf Of Bread And Is Hounded By An Obsessive Policeman, a long musical in two acts.  I swear, if anyone and I mean ANYONE steals this idea they will be MISERABLE.


More or les!
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Post by: TCB on June 23, 2009, 06:42:26 PM
Well, I'm off to our last rehearsal without an audience!  Tomorrow, we can invite friends to see the show for free...but they have to get there VERY early.  I don't doubt that it'll be packed.  Free (even Shakespeare) is an incentive. :D

Until later!


A Shakespeare tragedy?  A four-hour production?  Even free?
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Post by: TCB on June 23, 2009, 06:43:17 PM




G'night!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 07:22:13 PM
After looking at many samples and changing my mind over and over, I made a decision and ordered some new countertops today.  With the discount for installation,  and a free sink, the Staron was actually less that the high quality laminate.  So, I went for it....and got a new garbage disposal and faucets too.    The countertops are "sanded gold dust" and the sink is ivory.

I thought I was going to get a dark color, but realized this morning that it would make the room seem darker than I want it to, so I got the gold dust.  Plus the Sanded Gold Dust was much cheaper than the darker colors...a real plus

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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 07:24:48 PM
The nicest thing is they will go with my cupboards and the floor.  I don't like the floor, but it's in good shape, so I can keep it for the immediate future.  That's a good thing.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 07:26:44 PM
Speaking of remodeling....has anyone heard from Danise lately?
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Post by: Laura on June 23, 2009, 07:27:01 PM
It sounds wonderful, Cillaliz. I wanted to redo my countertops this year, but, alas, it won't happen.
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Post by: Jane on June 23, 2009, 07:31:19 PM
Speaking of remodeling....has anyone heard from Danise lately?

No.
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Post by: Jane on June 23, 2009, 07:32:25 PM
Cilla, do you have a photo of the color?  I couldn't find a decent one.  Do you currently have tile?  I love the ease of cleaning a flat counter top.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 07:47:15 PM
It sounds wonderful, Cillaliz. I wanted to redo my countertops this year, but, alas, it won't happen.

I decided that instead of a vacation this fall, I'll have new countertops.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 07:50:52 PM
Cilla, do you have a photo of the color?  I couldn't find a decent one.  Do you currently have tile?  I love the ease of cleaning a flat counter top.

No, not really. I have samples but I don't think they will photograph too well.  It's a light color with specks of brown etc.  I currently have the brightest yellow laminate known to man
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 07:59:02 PM
Patti is hard to take sometimes - even when she's 100% right.

DR ELMORE I am not sure there are five people in my cast who even know who Beau B. is.

DR JRand58, I doubt there are five members in your cast who knew a week ago that MAN OF LA MANCHA was based on a book by Cervantes!

OMG....really?  Do you think I can get a copy at Amazon?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 08:00:50 PM
my current countertop
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/PA290085.jpg)
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 08:01:36 PM
The pumpkin is no longer there, but it was the only photo I could find quickly
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Post by: Laura on June 23, 2009, 08:03:18 PM
Sanded gold dust:
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Post by: Laura on June 23, 2009, 08:04:06 PM
Didn't mean to post it twice.
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Post by: Laura on June 23, 2009, 08:04:53 PM
That's not just yellow, it is YELLOW!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 08:06:11 PM
I always liked Johnny Mathis. But I'm not sure I have more than one or two of his albums here.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 08:09:28 PM
I attempted to watch THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS when I went back down, but the President had a news conference at 12:30 today, so the show was completely preempted. I set the DVR to record the broadcast on Soapnet in case it was shown in the West. We'll see if it was broadcast tomorrow.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 08:09:41 PM
Lovely counter tops they will be  DR CILLA LIZ.

I have many Johnny Mathis albums from the Columbia years, and a few from the Mercury years, but they certainly don't reach the heights of the others.

My favorite is Johnny Mathis on Broadway....singing "Small World" and "If I Had My Druthers" and many other lovely tunes.....including "You Are Beautiful."
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Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 08:10:38 PM
I watched six more episodes of BURN NOTICE making a grand total of 10 episodes watched today. I was pleased that I got that much done. That ;eaves six more to watch tomorrow.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 08:10:44 PM
DR MATTH I am using an HDMI cable to the TV, but the R/W cables to my RCA surround system....so it sounds like I am probably doing the best I can at the moment, without a new surround system.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 08:11:37 PM
Rehearsal was very nice tonight.....we did "Aldonza" with the muleteers and "I'm Only Thinking of Him" with the priest, the niece, the housekeeper, and Dr Carrasco.....
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Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 08:11:58 PM
Two of the episodes had audio commentaries, and the first one had SIX participants, so there was a lot of joke making and laughing. The other was much more interesting in an episode directed by Tim Matheson. He was also part of the commentary.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 08:12:35 PM
That's not just yellow, it is YELLOW!!!

I had to take a photo to Home Depot. I don't think they believed it when I described it. i am ready for a more normal color.  The samples you posted are the right ones, but the photos  don't quite do it justice
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Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 08:14:50 PM
DR MATTH I am using an HDMI cable to the TV, but the R/W cables to my RCA surround system....so it sounds like I am probably doing the best I can at the moment, without a new surround system.

If you have an open optical connection on your receiver and it isn't in use, I'd use it. Does your Blu-ray player have a coaxial out jack as well as an optical out jack or just optical?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 08:14:55 PM
After it's installed I get some samples for the back splash.  It's just impossible to get an idea of what anything will look like with all that yellow
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 08:16:36 PM
I'm supposed to get a call from the fabricators/installers in the next two days.  They will come and make a template and then it's supposed to take 3 weeks to get to the install.  The installation of everything is supposed to only take one day.  I hope they are right.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 08:17:42 PM
Rehearsal was very nice tonight.....we did "Aldonza" with the muleteers and "I'm Only Thinking of Him" with the priest, the niece, the housekeeper, and Dr Carrasco.....

I played Dr. Carasco when I did MAN OF LA MANCHA, and that number is really that character's only musical moment in the spotlight. Of course, I really wanted (and was right for) the Innkeeper, but the idiot director cast a TENOR in the role, and he struggled mightily with his big song.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 08:18:40 PM
I was also able to watch one bonus featurette on disc two - a 13 minute behind the scenes look at the production of episode 10 directed by the show's creator Matt Nix.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 08:19:21 PM
Our heat index was in the triple digits today.  It was very hot and muggy
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 08:27:44 PM
Even though I do miss the "original" Bravo TV, I have to say that I was quite entertained for two hours tonight.  Well, more like entertained and disgusted.  Part one of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey: Reunion" was quite entertaining, and their new prep school show was quite disgusting.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 08:32:24 PM
Rehearsal was very nice tonight.....we did "Aldonza" with the muleteers and "I'm Only Thinking of Him" with the priest, the niece, the housekeeper, and Dr Carrasco.....

I played Dr. Carasco when I did MAN OF LA MANCHA, and that number is really that character's only musical moment in the spotlight. Of course, I really wanted (and was right for) the Innkeeper, but the idiot director cast a TENOR in the role, and he struggled mightily with his big song.

Well that's one mistake I didn't make....LOL

Yes there is a coaxial output on the player and I think in input on my Surround Amp....would that be better?  I would have to get that cable.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 08:33:27 PM
Life threatening Heat Index numbers predicted for my area tomorrow....well I mean....the area in which I live.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 08:45:51 PM
Rehearsal was very nice tonight.....we did "Aldonza" with the muleteers and "I'm Only Thinking of Him" with the priest, the niece, the housekeeper, and Dr Carrasco.....

I played Dr. Carasco when I did MAN OF LA MANCHA, and that number is really that character's only musical moment in the spotlight. Of course, I really wanted (and was right for) the Innkeeper, but the idiot director cast a TENOR in the role, and he struggled mightily with his big song.

Well that's one mistake I didn't make....LOL

Yes there is a coaxial output on the player and I think in input on my Surround Amp....would that be better?  I would have to get that cable.

Coaxial and optical send the same signal, just in different ways. I've never been able to tell any difference at all in the sound or one or another. No need for a special cable. Just use the red ends from your W/R RCA cable (let the white dangle off to the side), and they will work just fine. If you don't want them to dangle, unattach them.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 23, 2009, 08:48:52 PM
I'm going to head downstairs now and go to bed. I stayed up way too late last night (which is why I overslept this morning), and maybe I'll rest more soundly if I cut out the light earlier.

Good night!
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Post by: FJL on June 23, 2009, 08:53:39 PM
The consolation is that having the idea date-stamped on this site in August 2005 means I have proof that i didn't steal THEIR idea.  Their site says they didn't come up with their idea until 2007.

From their site bedbugsmusical.com  (The "Fred" in this description is not me, of course :) )

"The Birth of Bedbugs!!!
We met in March 2007 (thanks to Castrato DiMatteo for introducing us) and wanted to write a small, fun show to find out how well we would work together. Paul had previously written the music for “Twist” (for which he received a Drama Desk nomination) and Fred had recently received his MFA from the NYU Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program where he studied book and lyric writing.

After bonding over our mutual love of rock music, camp films and a natural tendency toward dark humor, Fred suggested a silly idea about scabies (inspired by a horrible incident in Baltimore) and Paul suggested bedbugs, as New York City was (and is still) dealing with their comeback invasion. For those who are not aware, bedbugs were eradicated from most of the world with the use of DDT after WWII, but suddenly—as of the early 2000’s—are back with a vengeance. This is true! Thus we developed a plot around a female exterminator who, in an effort to annihilate them, accidentally makes the problem much, much worse…

We wrote the first draft in six months and in November ‘07 had a reading of what had now become a full-length show (thanks for the awesome feedback everyone, especially Josh Wellman!) After a phase of rewrites we submitted and in April ‘08 were accepted into the New York Musical Theatre Festival. With a team of highly talented and devoted people, we took the 2008 NYMF by storm, selling out the run, adding performances, getting fantastic reviews and some awards. Since then we have continued development of this crazy little show and can’t wait to see it’s next incarnation later in 2009!"

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Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 08:58:55 PM
Thanks DR MATTH I will try that.....so it will give me better sound than using the R/W in their regular spots?
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 09:05:35 PM
Bugs!
I don't know what's wrong with these bugs today.
Bugs!
They come back even though we spray and spray.

Why won't it work like Raid did?
What's wrong with DDT?
Why won't it kill these bugs
On meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee?
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 09:06:55 PM
Time for a DVD.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 09:13:30 PM
Well... It appears that a "tweet" of mine will be appearing in a book that's coming out this fall.  Cool!  :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 09:15:02 PM
And speaking of Twitter...

Here's a FedEx commercial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alSQpinagp0) I was reminded about today.  -I think it should still be funny even if you didn't see the movie "Castaway".
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 09:15:45 PM
Life threatening Heat Index numbers predicted for my area tomorrow....well I mean....the area in which I live.


They mean it we had it today and will have more tomorrow.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 09:17:46 PM
And speaking of Twitter...

Here's a FedEx commercial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alSQpinagp0) I was reminded about today.  -I think it should still be funny even if you didn't see the movie "Castaway".

LOL Good commercial!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 09:18:30 PM
Well... It appears that a "tweet" of mine will be appearing in a book that's coming out this fall.  Cool!  :)

What were you tweeting about?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 09:19:02 PM
Bugs!
I don't know what's wrong with these bugs today.
Bugs!
They come back even though we spray and spray.

Why won't it work like Raid did?
What's wrong with DDT?
Why won't it kill these bugs
On meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee?


:D
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 09:20:49 PM
We're expecting late night thunderstorms tonight, heat and thunderstorms tomorrow folled by thunderstorms at the end of the week
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 09:24:32 PM
Night
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Post by: FJL on June 23, 2009, 09:30:31 PM
Jrand - I remember that number from Atlas Bugged
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 09:32:53 PM
Well... It appears that a "tweet" of mine will be appearing in a book that's coming out this fall.  Cool!  :)

What were you tweeting about?

Charles Pogue, the technology editor for the NY Times - as opposed to DR Charles Pogue - has been asking a "Question of the Day" each day for the past couple of weeks.  He's been compiling the answers for inclusion in his upcoming book, "The World According To Twitter".  One of my answers to one his questions made the final cut.
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Post by: FJL on June 23, 2009, 09:35:46 PM
Jose - do you mean David Pogue?
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Post by: FJL on June 23, 2009, 09:39:43 PM
If so, it may be the very same David Pogue who was music director and pianist for the wonderful FLORA THE RED MENACE revival in the late 1980's.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 09:45:20 PM
Well... It appears that a "tweet" of mine will be appearing in a book that's coming out this fall.  Cool!  :)

What were you tweeting about?

Charles Pogue, the technology editor for the NY Times - as opposed to DR Charles Pogue - has been asking a "Question of the Day" each day for the past couple of weeks.  He's been compiling the answers for inclusion in his upcoming book, "The World According To Twitter".  One of my answers to one his questions made the final cut.

That's very cool, Dr Jose!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 23, 2009, 09:46:25 PM
Oh, wait, I supposedly already signed off for the night.  Guess I'll do that now
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 09:54:31 PM
Jose - do you mean David Pogue?

Yes.  David Pogue.  SPOO!

Anyway...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 09:55:19 PM
If so, it may be the very same David Pogue who was music director and pianist for the wonderful FLORA THE RED MENACE revival in the late 1980's.

It very well may be since he also co-authored "Opera: For Dummies".
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Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 09:55:53 PM
I've finished watching motion pictures for the evening.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 09:56:47 PM
PAGE EIGHT DAVID POGUE DANCE!!!

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitter_production/profile_images/69259417/dp_photo__small_.jpg)
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Post by: bk on June 23, 2009, 10:03:52 PM
Listening to more Johnny Mathis.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 10:07:21 PM
Listening to more Johnny Mathis.

I happened to come across "In A Sentimental Mood: Mathis Sings Ellington" on my shelf the other day. Alas, it's sitting in the "maybe" pile for Academy.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 23, 2009, 10:12:20 PM
OK... Me sleepy.

Goodnight.
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Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 10:59:02 PM
If you don't want them to dangle, unattach them.

Good advice for all of us, I'm sure!!     :)
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Post by: Sam on June 23, 2009, 11:05:55 PM
I miss this place.

This stuff when someone passes away, is too much.  I was not prepared at all, only one small apt., only one car, but it's taking a full 3 weeks no matter how I try.  

Friday night I'll be done and out of Burbank,  the landlord threatened me on the phone, so I went straight to the police dept., and the sheriff's dept. in Burbank with the situation.  Both were really helpful, the old timer's in Burbank are great.  

If I had money, I would have just gone after her.  But money I don't, so I couldn't.

And why is it bank policy not to ask who you want down as beneficiary when you open an account.   Even the accounts I have at BofA never asked, so I fixed that too.  Hopefully my daughter will have it a little easier.  
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Post by: Sam on June 23, 2009, 11:08:46 PM
The sheriff's dept., did say that after I turn in the keys, just let it go, a jerk is a jerk.
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Post by: Sam on June 23, 2009, 11:11:20 PM
So, hopefully Friday night when I get home, I will be able to have a big cup of coffee and catch up the best I can. Seems I'm missing a lot of drama around here.

Till then, pleasant Wednesday, happy Thursday, great Friday.

 ;) ;)
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Post by: Sam on June 23, 2009, 11:13:29 PM
Good night all.
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Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 11:16:50 PM
DR Sam - so sorry you're having to deal with all of that.

HUGS to you!!!!!!      :)
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Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 11:17:16 PM
(http://images.purpleladybugs.multiply.com/image/2/photos/94/500x500/4/past.jpeg?et=HcswJXaZpzm7i09%2C%2B4SBMQ&nmid=114932258)
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Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 11:17:55 PM
(http://images.purpleladybugs.multiply.com/image/5/photos/94/500x500/5/present.jpeg?et=JiLrI4vPLU2fJo0Wjr9BvA&nmid=114932258)
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 11:27:51 PM
Jrand - I remember that number from Atlas Bugged

Yes, the very one....from the book by Ant Rand.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 11:29:46 PM
Friday get here quickly vibes for DR SAM.

What a reunion photo, DR DAW!!!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Jrand73 on June 23, 2009, 11:30:11 PM
Now I shall also retire to the sleep chamber.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 11:37:44 PM
What a reunion photo, DR DAW!!!

Yes, I thought I had aged rather well, myself!      ;D
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 11:39:19 PM
I'm just not sure that I have the gumption to get us to to PAGE 9 all by Myownself.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 11:42:05 PM
No topic with today's title would be complete without this image added into the permanent record:

(http://broadcatching.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/kojak.jpg)
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 11:45:22 PM
It took three separate phone sessions with Verizon tech support today, but the laptop and the iPod Touch are now successfully sharing the new wireless router network with the desktop PC at this domicile!    :)
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 11:46:07 PM
But it's a dry heat...


;)
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 11:48:39 PM
DR Matt H., we are also watching Burn Notice, Season 2, on DVD.   It will take us considerably longer than you to get through that set!  Meanwhile, the DVR will be capturing the current Season 3 for eventual viewing.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 11:53:24 PM
Courtesy of the fine folks at CASTRECL, here's some background on the iconic West Side Story photograph:

(http://media.smithsonianmag.com/images/indelible-yi07-main.jpg)

HERE (http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/indelible-yi07.html)

And halfway down the page HERE (http://www.rockabillyhall.com/ray2.html) for the scoop on the garbage cans.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 23, 2009, 11:57:23 PM
I'm just vampin' here, folks!!     :D
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 24, 2009, 12:10:45 AM
And a sloe-eyed vamp, at that!
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 24, 2009, 12:11:34 AM
I should be abed, but I'm just not sleepy at the moment.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 24, 2009, 12:11:47 AM
This Is The Moment.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 24, 2009, 12:12:39 AM
This is the Army, Mr. Jones.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 24, 2009, 12:12:53 AM
How Now, Dow Jones.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 24, 2009, 12:13:04 AM
Tony Dow.
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: Matthew on June 24, 2009, 12:13:15 AM
Awfully late for you, DR DAW...
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 24, 2009, 12:13:30 AM
Free association...


....ain't it grand?
Title: Re: WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?
Post by: DAW on June 24, 2009, 12:14:13 AM
Awfully late for you, DR DAW...

I know.  And I'm inflicting it on all the DRs.      :)