Topic: TRY TO REMEMBER (Read 28612 times)

Donna · « **Reply #150 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:24:59 PM »

I respect your opinions regarding The Wedding Singer, but I beg to differ.

I don't know from ego or opening numbers as I haven't seen the show (I never saw the film either because I think Adam Sandler is unfunny). I only know it was the best musical number on the Tony show broadcast.

IMO it was one of the few things that generated any EXCITEMENT through the "tube." Unbelievably, you could UNDERSTAND EVERY WORD the singer was singing, which is saying something for rock songs. The choreography IMO was TERRIFIC! Having the dancers in those prom-type dresses doing front and side splits in the air and on the ground, the high knee lifts, the intricate dance patterns and the general ENERGY of the dancers was downright EXHILERATING! For this viewer, the number definitely perked up an otherwise sad-sack awards presentation...AND made me want to see the actual show.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #151 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:25:15 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on June 12, 2006, 12:20:00 PM

A girlfriend my Aunt Fanny!

After watching the Tony awards last night I am convinced that there are no straight men on Broadway.

Or in bodybuilding!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #152 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:34:46 PM »

Or ice skating!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #153 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:37:14 PM »

I believe Mr Brian D'Arcy James is straight, DR MBarnum.

Ben · « **Reply #154 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:37:28 PM »

Seconding what Donna said, I have seen the Wedding Singer (I'm kind of middling about it) but my two friends have not seen the show and they were just as excited about the number as Donna. They both said they would like to see the show and that the number played extremely well. I do think it's a great opening number. Unfortunately, IMHO, the show goes downhill from there. The first act is OK but the second act drags and we have the tedious Randy Granny scene where Rita Gardner breaks into a rap with Kevin Cahoon. The audience loved it. I winced.

Ben · « **Reply #155 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:38:05 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on June 12, 2006, 12:37:14 PM

I believe Mr Brian D'Arcy James is straight, DR MBarnum.

Elmore, you're shattering the poor boy's illuisions!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #156 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:38:24 PM »

Quote from: Donna on June 12, 2006, 12:24:59 PM

I respect your opinions regarding The Wedding Singer, but I beg to differ.

I don't know from ego or opening numbers as I haven't seen the show (I never saw the film either because I think Adam Sandler is unfunny). I only know it was the best musical number on the Tony show broadcast.

IMO it was one of the few things that generated any EXCITEMENT through the "tube." Unbelievably, you could UNDERSTAND EVERY WORD the singer was singing, which is saying something for rock songs. The choreography IMO was TERRIFIC! Having the dancers in those prom-type dresses doing front and side splits in the air and on the ground, the high knee lifts, the intricate dance patterns and the general ENERGY of the dancers was downright EXHILERATING! For this viewer, the number definitely perked up an otherwise sad-sack awards presentation...AND made me want to see the actual show.

...And, actually, in the hall, it was the one number that people really responded to - besides the Jersey Boys segment. -At least as I was gauging the reaction of the people around me. It was just a fun, purposely schlocky number. Light entertainment. -And then Threepenny Opera came on next... Hmmm....

Ben · « **Reply #157 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:38:58 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 12, 2006, 12:34:46 PM

Or ice skating!

But there are lots of them in the world of cooking!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #158 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:41:49 PM »

Quote from: Ben on June 12, 2006, 12:38:58 PM

But there are lots of them in the world of cooking!

Excuse me! I resemble that remark!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #159 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:45:03 PM »

La da DAH de da da.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #160 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:45:18 PM »

Well, I believe it's time for me to head out for a while and get out of the apartment for a while.

Laters...

elmore3003 · « **Reply #161 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:47:02 PM »

Quote from: Ben on June 12, 2006, 12:38:05 PM

Elmore, you're shattering the poor boy's illuisions!

Well as Dr Pangloss says, the uneducated say a great deal of foolish things.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #162 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:49:16 PM »

I received the OBC disks of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE and JERSEY BOYS today.....

AND the third season of THE DORIS DAY SHOW. I watched the Young Love pilot featuring a scene with MR BK as David....who arrives at a party with paper plates, walks around with a glass full of carrot sticks, and reacts perfectly to a Bar Mitzvah Cake. The EDITED version of the pilot is also in the collection as episode 26 of that season, with MR BK intact, and a laugh track. Michael Burns and Meredith Baxter make a cute couple, but the show is NOTHING special. Seems like by the books tv comedy....

Jrand73 · « **Reply #163 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:49:55 PM »

Interesting to read all the different comments and reactions from DR's about the Tony Awards last night.

I guess the only thing we ALL agree on is how great Janis Paige looked.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #164 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:51:34 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on June 12, 2006, 12:47:02 PM

Well as Dr Pangloss says, the uneducated say a great deal of foolish things.

He must have foreseen the internet!

I get your above point, DR ELMORE.....

Of course we haven't discussed the person who made the biggest fool of himself....a great category.....

Jrand73 · « **Reply #165 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:52:12 PM »

Was that Bob Crewe up on the stage with the JERSEY BOYS crowd? He dated June Kenney, you know, DR MBARNUM.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #166 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:58:18 PM »

Quote from: JRand55 on June 12, 2006, 12:51:34 PM

Of course we haven't discussed the person who made the biggest fool of himself....a great category.....

I guess my vote goes to Mr. Paul "I need Lasik" Rudd.

Not a fool, but Mr. Hal Holbrook's story kind of kept Miss Kristen Bell off camera for too long a period. It struck me as ungentlemanly.

bk · « **Reply #167 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:58:49 PM »

I still haven't gotten the Doris Day set yet. I do remember them making my hair very curly.

I, too, like Virgil's, although I haven't eaten there in years.

MBarnum · « **Reply #168 on:** June 12, 2006, 12:59:17 PM »

Quote from: JRand55 on June 12, 2006, 12:52:12 PM

Was that Bob Crewe up on the stage with the JERSEY BOYS crowd? He dated June Kenney, you know, DR MBARNUM.

I wonder if June was watching???!!

TPunk · « **Reply #169 on:** June 12, 2006, 01:00:12 PM »

Quote from: bk on June 12, 2006, 12:58:49 PM

I still haven't gotten the Doris Day set yet. I do remember them making my hair very curly.

I, too, like Virgil's, although I haven't eaten there in years.

Have you tried the barbequed meat salad? Also I like their hushpuppies.

MBarnum · « **Reply #170 on:** June 12, 2006, 01:02:54 PM »

I have The Doris Day Show/Young Love pilot in my Netflix queue...along with episodes of Marting Kane, Private Detective.

TPunk · « **Reply #171 on:** June 12, 2006, 01:04:00 PM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on June 12, 2006, 12:58:18 PM

I guess my vote goes to Mr. Paul "I need Lasik" Rudd.

Not a fool, but Mr. Hal Holbrook's story kind of kept Miss Kristen Bell off camera for too long a period. It struck me as ungentlemanly.

I don't know about you guys, but when he started telling the story, I got a little worried about him. I was greatly relieved when he finally got somewhere, and that that somewhere was funny.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #172 on:** June 12, 2006, 01:04:40 PM »

I can't come up with anything to say about barbeque except that Wise Bar-B-Q Potato Chips are the best (they're a local brand.)

TPunk · « **Reply #173 on:** June 12, 2006, 01:05:05 PM »

I think it's time that I got Netflix.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #174 on:** June 12, 2006, 01:06:01 PM »

Reuters believes that Julia Roberts may have won some fans after last night's appearance at the Tony Awards.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #175 on:** June 12, 2006, 01:10:22 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on June 12, 2006, 01:06:01 PM

Reuters believes that Julia Roberts may have won some fans after last night's appearance at the Tony Awards.

Oh please, she didn't do anything. Ok, I have to confess I just don't get what's so fabulous about Julia Roberts. I like some of her work, but beyond that. I don't get it

Cillaliz · « **Reply #176 on:** June 12, 2006, 01:11:12 PM »

I don't dislike her, but I don't get the frenzy about her

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #177 on:** June 12, 2006, 01:17:49 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on June 12, 2006, 01:11:12 PM

I don't dislike her, but I don't get the frenzy about her

Ditto. I remember when the critics were all jumping all over themselves over her performance in STEEL MAGNOLIAS. When I saw the movie, I just didn't see what all the hubbub was about. Likewise, PRETTY WOMAN or ERIN BIRKINSTOCK (or whatever it's called.)

There's no there there for me.

Matt H. · « **Reply #178 on:** June 12, 2006, 01:19:10 PM »

That was Jonathan Hadary sitting beside Tyne Daly last night. I had to pause the DVR this afternoon to get a good look, but I barely recognized him.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #179 on:** June 12, 2006, 01:25:20 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on June 12, 2006, 01:10:22 PM

Oh please, she didn't do anything.

Of course she did.

She walked out on stage and with charm and grace did her job as a presenter. She was well-spoken and offered sincere praise to the Broadway community.

She did it knowing full-well there would be countless comments about her appearance, her dress, what she said and how she said it. She did it despite all the cattiness that ensues in "theater-related circles" when a Hollywood performer goes to Broadway...and despite all the negative reviews she got for trying to do a role and attempting to improve her craft.

She did it despite all the people who don't like anything she's ever done and will never like anything she'll ever do...few though they may be.

It took guts and she pulled it off extremely well!

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