Topic: WEARY BLEARY EYEBALLS (Read 42079 times)

TCB · « **Reply #240 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:15:48 PM »

DR elmore, what a terrible nightmare to go through. I hope that the worst is over and things improve from here on out.

MBarnum · « **Reply #241 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:16:19 PM »

And poor Heath Ledger...what was he going through that would make such a young and successful person want to kill himself

. Very sad.

George · « **Reply #242 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:18:16 PM »

Quote from: JMK on January 22, 2008, 04:11:19 PM

I loved Lois Nettleton, and she is, IIRC, the Aunt of one of the DJs Betsy worked with at KEX here in PDX. Does anyone remember Lois' very short-lived (maybe not even half a season) series with Jerry Van Dyke, Accidental Family?

I've never heard of that show, but I remember her from "All That Glitters," a "Satirical look at a world where women rule and men are objectified."

Jrand73 · « **Reply #243 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:21:20 PM »

I will always remember Lois Nettleton from an episode of Bracken's World. The studio was in an uproar about whether or not to include a nude scene in a major film (it was 1969) - and Lois was the actress who had to make the decision along with her director husband if the scene was integral to the story, and if she would do it.

She did.

JMK · « **Reply #244 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:22:55 PM »

Quote from: JRand57 on January 22, 2008, 04:21:20 PM

I will always remember Lois Nettleton from an episode of Bracken's World. The studio was in an uproar about whether or not to include a nude scene in a major film (it was 1969) - and Lois was the actress who had to make the decision along with her director husband if the scene was integral to the story, and if she would do it.

She did.

OMG, Bracken's World. Season One--voice only. Season Two--Leslie Nielsen, right?

JMK · « **Reply #245 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:23:12 PM »

Remember Madlyn Rhue in that show?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #246 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:24:45 PM »

Quote from: JMK on January 22, 2008, 04:23:12 PM

Remember Madlyn Rhue in that show?

yes I do.....and Dennis Cole, too.

I think Madlyn's character was killed in a Manson-like slaying at the beginning of Season Two.

TCB · « **Reply #247 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:26:07 PM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on January 22, 2008, 03:01:35 PM

Now, if you want a really scary thought, let's suppose that the Republican Party nominates a moderate for President (such as McCain or Giulianni) and decides to nominate a hard conservative to "balance the ticket." Having pulled out of the running so early, a certain actor may have placed himself nicely into the second spot.

(And why is it, when it comes to actors in politics, the Democrats get all the buzz with statements of support and fundraising and such, but it's the actors who are Republicans who actually run? Just asking.)

Would you care to have a Warren Beatty / Barbra Streisand ticket this fall?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #248 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:26:12 PM »

Quote from: JMK on January 22, 2008, 04:22:55 PM

OMG, Bracken's World. Season One--voice only. Season Two--Leslie Nielsen, right?

Yup Warren Stevens was the voice and Eleanor Parker his secretary in Season One. But Leslie was only in one episode, I think....and then Bracken's World....was just World......

Jrand73 · « **Reply #249 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:26:52 PM »

I always thought a Betty Hutton-Gale Storm Hottentot Ticket was the key, but now that Betty is gone, I don't know who to run with Gale....

Jrand73 · « **Reply #250 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:28:24 PM »

DR JMK - I don't see any questions yet on the Forum.....they must be perusing all the enquiries.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #251 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:33:58 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 22, 2008, 10:00:47 AM

And when it did the Music categories become "Achievement..."?

It does make the categories sound a lot like the Oscar version of the Special Olympics, don't it!

George · « **Reply #252 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:34:26 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on January 22, 2008, 08:12:18 AM

I don't know if the "song" categories have rules like the writing categories do...which, IIRC, require that a certain percentage of a screenplay must have been written/rewritten before a credit can be given.

If I remember correctly, a person has to have written at least 10% (or is it 12%) of a song to be considered eligible as a writer for the Academy Award®...or was it the Grammys??

Either way, I remember when "The Prince of Egypt" was first released and P. Diddy added some material to the pop version "When You Believe" (originally written by Stephen Schwartz) that was recorded by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Because he didn't write "enough" per the rules of whichever Academy it was, he wasn't considered as a nominee for the award...which upset him to no end.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #253 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:35:06 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on January 22, 2008, 04:16:19 PM

And poor Heath Ledger...what was he going through that would make such a young and successful person want to kill himself . Very sad.

Who says he wanted to kill himself? I'm thinking accidental overdose, myself.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #254 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:36:13 PM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on January 22, 2008, 03:44:59 PM

Most often, the actors who speak out (as opposed to running for office) are being questioned about their actual knowledge on the issues, and their use/abuse of their celebrity status. Tom Cruise as an authority on psychology? Puh and leaze. And Chuck Norris dissing McCain as being too old to run for President, when McCain is just four years older than Norris? Laughable.

I don't think Tom Cruise is a viable example here, since his meltdown has no political overtones/connotations. Excessive celebrity is nothing more than that.

I have to say, however, that I have to question the critics' actual knowledge of the issues. All I see is "spin". It's one thing to carp about an actor getting "press" because of his celebrity, but most of those who carp do so because they don't want anyone using whatever celebrity they have to speak out.

And the lunacy of declaring someone's career as being DEAD because he speaks out against the war is a sicko's attempt to shut people up and prevent them from expressing opinions (I don't think Alec Baldwin or Sean Penn ever noticed their careers were dead.

George · « **Reply #255 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:36:25 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on January 22, 2008, 08:44:10 AM

They do have rules which is why Beyonce's name was removed from the ballot for the nomination of "Believe" from DREAMGIRLS last year. The names have to have contributed a certain percentage of the music and/or lyrics for inclusions, and she hadn't.

In this case, Beyonce wasn't nominated for the Oscar because the rules state that only three names can be listed as the creator of a song, and she was the fourth...not because she hadn't written enough.

TCB · « **Reply #256 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:39:18 PM »

BRACKEN'S WORLD. I liked that show. Of course, I like Dennis Cole.

Does anyone else remember the series HOLLYWOOD AND THE STARS? I think it was narrated by Joseph Cotton. I would love to have that on DVD.

bk · « **Reply #257 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:45:42 PM »

Back from some errands. I've finished writing for the day, and later I'll probably go over what I've written and do the fixing and the smoothing and the futzing, then print out fifty-four pages.

bk · « **Reply #258 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:46:04 PM »

I'll try and watch at least part one of El Cid this evening.

TCB · « **Reply #259 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:48:22 PM »

Heath Ledger came to Tacoma to film 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #260 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:51:57 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on January 22, 2008, 10:52:29 AM

Sondheim, Bernstein, and Jerome Robbins

Anyone can whistle, eh?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #261 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:52:59 PM »

Good Evening!

I'm back from trekking back and forth Lower Manhattan...

Sadly, seeing the news of Heath Ledger's death explains the craziness in SoHo while I was down there...

MBarnum · « **Reply #262 on:** January 22, 2008, 05:05:43 PM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on January 22, 2008, 04:35:06 PM

Who says he wanted to kill himself? I'm thinking accidental overdose, myself.

I only know what the news reports and the last report I had read prior to my post mentioned it was likely a suicide.

Michael · « **Reply #263 on:** January 22, 2008, 05:05:44 PM »

What a busy (unfortunate) week for celeb obits

Brad Renfro
Alan Melville
Suzanne Pleshette
Lois Nettleton
Heath Ledger

The old black humor joke: Airplanes and celebs go down in threes.

MBarnum · « **Reply #264 on:** January 22, 2008, 05:06:58 PM »

Quote from: TCB on January 22, 2008, 04:39:18 PM

BRACKEN'S WORLD. I liked that show. Of course, I like Dennis Cole.

Does anyone else remember the series HOLLYWOOD AND THE STARS? I think it was narrated by Joseph Cotton. I would love to have that on DVD.

I remember HOLLYWOOD AND THE STARS and I loved the theme music. You can buy DVDrs of the show on Ioffer.com

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #265 on:** January 22, 2008, 05:07:51 PM »

So... Today's Culinary Creations started off with a stop at one of DR Jane's favorite places, Russ & Daughters.

I bypassed some of their sweeter offerings (halvah, babka, rugelach and macaroons), and opted for one of "Martha's (Stewart) Favorites":

The Heeb - Whitefish/Baked Salmon Salad and Horseradish Cream Cheese on a bagel. -The Super Heeb gilds the lily with Wasabi Flying Fish Roe. (Next time.)

It was quite dee-lish and most definitely appetizing.

singingnymph · « **Reply #266 on:** January 22, 2008, 05:09:37 PM »

Quote from: JRand57 on January 22, 2008, 03:58:58 PM

DR SINGINGNYMPH - I think you mean the Cast Album for BFPX, there is NO soundtrack since it is not a movie.

Well, yes. I'm just a lazy typer.

td · « **Reply #267 on:** January 22, 2008, 05:12:06 PM »

I think it's sad that Lois Nettleton didn't get to sing "Doatsie Mae" in the film version of THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS.

Jane · « **Reply #268 on:** January 22, 2008, 05:13:51 PM »

Quote from: TCB on January 22, 2008, 03:23:30 PM

I can't believe that Heath Ledger is dead from a drug overdose. You probably already discussed it, but I just now heard it on the news.

Such a waste! I feel very sad for his loved ones.

singingnymph · « **Reply #269 on:** January 22, 2008, 05:16:30 PM »

Quote from: singingnymph on January 22, 2008, 05:09:37 PM

Well, yes. I'm just a lazy typer.

So lazy, in fact, that I'd rather write typer than typist.

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