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Well, you've read the notes, you're making the wind sound whilst singing It's A Small World, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently watching spaghetti westerns and making the wind sound.
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And the word of the day is: BRATWURST!
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Well, well, the first real post!!!
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Oh, BK, you should have seen David Spade's new spoof entertainment news show tonight on the comedy channel. Harry Reems, the male star of DEEP THROAT, was a guest and he was talking about how ugly the women in porn are today, griping about our favourite gripe, ST: "Where's the fleece on the piece?" "Where's the pelt below the belt?" "And what's with these boobs today? They all seem...FAKE." A very funny rant.
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I have returned from Preview (spoo, dress rehearsal) for MY FAIR LADY A few bumps and bruises, but no total derailments. All in all, a better production than we probably had a right to expect.
Since it was the final dress, we finally had all of the set pieces that we had heard about during the rehearsals, but had never actually seen. Following the Ball scene, to cover the set change, we have Higgins, Pickering and Eliza crossing in front of the traveler, as if they were returning from the Ball, before sweeping into Higgins study for "You Did It." When we finished that cross and came off stage tonight, we found that the crew had stacked all of the set pieces on that one side of the wings, and the three of us found ourselves trapped in this sea of plywood arches, unable to find our way into the study. Ahh, live theater!
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I have returned from Preview (spoo, dress rehearsal) for MY FAIR LADY A few bumps and bruises, but no total derailments. All in all, a better production than we probably had a right to expect.
Since it was the final dress, we finally had all of the set pieces that we had heard about during the rehearsals, but had never actually seen. Following the Ball scene, to cover the set change, we have Higgins, Pickering and Eliza crossing in front of the traveler, as if they were returning from the Ball, before sweeping into Higgins study for "You Did It." When we finished that cross and came off stage tonight, we found that the crew had stacked all of the set pieces on that one side of the wings, and the three of us found ourselves trapped in this sea of plywood arches, unable to find our way into the study. Ahh, live theater!
Tom, I MUST have directions to the theater where you are performing!! I MUST see you in this show! ;D And my friend Chris.
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And, TCB, that's a very dramatic new avatar. Quite nice.
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And, TCB, that's a very dramatic new avatar. Quite nice.
Thank you, George.
The theater is simple to find. From I-5, take Hwy 16 west towards the Narrows Bridges. Take the last exit before the bridges (Jackson). Turn left at the light, go to the second light, and turn left onto 6th Avenue. The theater is about three blocks up, on the right hand side.
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Hello
My name is Maureen Bailey and I am a sister of Derek Menzie. Tom Guest has
kindly agreed to pass this email on to you all.
I would personally like to thank everyone who has passed on their kind
thoughts after the death of our dear brother, Derek. His loss has left a
large gap in the lives of myself, his brother Jamie and sister Judy, as well
as everyone else who knew Derek. That gap has been filled to a degree by
the overwhelming messages of support and sympathy we have received from so
many people not only in Australia, but from America and UK. Personally, I
feel very humbled and proud to know that Dereks friendship was welcomed and
embraced by so many people worldwide. His siblings (myself, Judy & Jamie)
loved him so very dearly and the messages we have received from all of you -
either directly or indirectly - make me feel that he will live on in many
memories for years to come. This truly is a great comfort. I know nothing
can bring him back to us, but knowing that all of you are keeping him alive
in your hearts and minds means a great deal to us. His crazy sense of
humour, love of the ridiculous, passion for the theatre & arts are only a
part of the whole personality that was Derek. We loved him for all that he
was - both good & bad - and we will never forget him.
So to all of you - again, thank you so very,very much.
Maureen
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And now, good night. It has been a very tough week.
BTW (by the way in internet lingo), George, your friend Chris is quite good in the show.
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Tomovoz - Thank you for posting that message from Derek's sister.
He will truly be missed.
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Derek in Hobart early this year.
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Thanks, Tomovoz, for posting that lovely note.
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And now, good night. It has been a very tough week.
BTW (by the way in internet lingo), George, your friend Chris is quite good in the show.
Yea. ;D
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Goodnight, all. I'm off to bed, too. :)
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Good morning, all! I'm sitting here listening to Kim Criswell's Irving Berlin album. She began singing "Let Me Sing and I'm Happy" as I read Derek's sister's note. When I got to the photo of Derek, I lost it. I miss all those tacky emails!
So, today is an Arlen-Gershwin morning, a date with my attorney at 2:00, and then serious housecleaning for the arrival of DRMBarnum. I have to get that $3,000,000 life insurance policy with myself as beneficiary finished before I show DRMBarnum the wonderful view from my roof.
TOD:
CD: Kim Criswell, Susan Egan, Debbie Gravitte's Menken album
DVD: Something from Netflix, I forget what's sitting here
VCR: the usual suspects
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Good morning, DRBen!
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Good Morning DR Elmore. Are you ready for the invasion?
I hope Barnum has a warm sleeping bag. The fire escape can get cold in October ;D
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Veda, the daughter from HELL! Oh, my she was a nasty girl. How could she treat Joan that way? It makes me not want to have children (especially since it seems the good ones die of pneumonia) ;)
We had a great time last night, in spite of the viewing problems. It seems the print of Mildred Pierce was "brittle" in the words of the projectionist, plus they had begun to pack it up to be shipped out to another theatre. It had to be unpacked and "lubricated" so we could view the masterpiece. While that was being done we had more time with Hedda Lettuce, the drag diva who hosts the weekly event. Lots and lots of fun. Next week is To Catch a Thief with the loverly Cary Grant and beautiful Grace Kelly.
Don't drink and drag! This could happen to you! (Hedda's tag line)
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I hope Barnum has a warm sleeping bag. The fire escape can get cold in October ;D
Well, I figure if I can't get him onto the roof, I can always freeze him. I need that $3000000!
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Spoo! Have I said too much?
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Ah, Mr. Moore has returned.
I'm excited about the East Coast party! Talk will be talked, reputations made and ruined and life will go on. All in the space of a week. What more could you want?
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Don't drink and drag! This could happen to you! (Hedda's tag line)
Ohmigod, it's a leprechaun in drag!
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Ah, Mr. Moore has returned.
I'm excited about the East Coast party! Talk will be talked, reputations made and ruined and life will go on. All in the space of a week. What more could you want?
$3,000,000!
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I'm listening to Folk Club on Radio Ulster right now. Don't know what I'll be listening to after that. I will bring a couple of CDs to the office after lunch but I have a meeting at 3pm so I won't be able to listen to many of them. Saturday is booked with work, dinner and more drag. I won't be able to meet up with Mr. Barnum or Miss Hegerty until later. Sunday will be a day of rest (unless other plans are made).
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Good Morning!
...And sleep I did! -I don't even think I made it to 10:00pm last night... Maybe 9:50, but definitely not 10:00.
Ah, sleep.
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As for the Friday Media Check....
-I guess you could say that I am listening to that wind sound effect too.
;)
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I'm listening to Folk Club on Radio Ulster right now. Don't know what I'll be listening to after that. I will bring a couple of CDs to the office after lunch but I have a meeting at 3pm so I won't be able to listen to many of them. Saturday is booked with work, dinner and more drag. I won't be able to meet up with Mr. Barnum or Miss Hegerty until later. Sunday will be a day of rest (unless other plans are made).
DRDanise and I will be seeing City Opera on Sunday at 1:30; DRs MBarnum, Rodzinski, and TPunk are seeing the Moscow Cats Whatever at 3:00, God knows where! I think Michael wants to put Freddy into show business.
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Good Morning!
...And sleep I did! -I don't even think I made it to 10:00pm last night... Maybe 9:50, but definitely not 10:00.
Ah, sleep.
And what time did you go home?
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DR elmore - Well, if I bring over a bag of Bollywood movies to lure DR MBarnum up to the roof...
How much of the $3,000,000 would be mine?
;D
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And what time did you go home?
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8)
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And since I
did just get home am up early this morning, I think I am going ahead and going to do a test run of the Eating and Walking Tour this morning. And it looks like the perfect morning to do so. According to the TV, it's only 52 degrees outside right now, and the projected high is only 68.
Yeah, Fall!
*Now, I'm just hoping that the rain that is forecasted for next Wednesday keep moving out of the forecast.
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The idea that Mildred Pierce was so brittle that she had to be lubed...
I don't know what to say...I don't know what to say...
Maybe I'll just go on to the Media Check.
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iPod: Narcisco Yepes -- Domenico Scarlatti
Tivo: Last night's Will & Grace and a documentary on PBS, The Sixties.
VCR: This weekend's tape-to-DVD transfer will include the 1985 Tony Awards and the Jane Fonda TV Movie, The Dollmaker.
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DR Tomovoz that message made me teary!
DR George, you can decide if you'd rather have my video vs DR MattH's dvd copy. Just let me know and email me your address if you want the video.
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DR FJL - RE: Your "touch of sadness" post last night.
As we went through the past three days of auditions and callbacks, there were more than a couple of times when someone wonderful would walk in to the room who we could not "use". It wasn't that they were bad - we truly had no one "bad" over the past few days - it's just that they weren't right for the show.
I play a lot of auditions. I like to play auditions. However, I don't think I could ever put myself in that position day after day, week after week. That whole "built in rejection" that is a part of this business is something I don't think I could take on a regular basis.
I am fortunate, in a sense, to be a musician in this part of the business. Most of the time, jobs are offered, and not necessarily sought out. It's all word of mouth and reputation. Yes, there have been jobs that I have "lost", but I never truly lost the gig - it was just offered to someone else, not me. I did not audition. I did not actively put myself on the line. I was not "rejected".
I have many friends who are actors. And I know what they go through. And I admire them for that.
Consequenltly, one of my "missions" when I play auditions is to make sure the actor/singer has a good experience. That I make them feel welcome, comfortable, safe. Make them know that I want to play for them, that I like playing for them. That I want them to give a great audition, a great performance.
One of the greatest compliments that I could ever receive - and have received - is "You are so calm." Again, it's about making them feel comfortable.
"We" - the people behind the table - want to be able to hire everyone. We want "you" to be good. We want to have the "problem" of deciding between a bunch of people for one role.
Alas, when one person is picked, that means many someone else was not.
...And then when I see them again the following week at another set of auditions... :)
As I've been wont to say lately: It's easy when you care.
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DR Tomovoz - Thank you for sharing that letter with us. It's nice to know that Derek was truly surrounded by his loved ones during his final days on this earth.
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Hmm... Just checked the 10-day forecast - again. It seems there might be a warming trend next week - at least compared to today's temps. Upper 70s', low 80's on Wednesday. Alas, some rain is still forecasted, but, right now, they're only calling for "occasional showers". So...
Don't forget your umbrella!
;)
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Well... Time for me to get ready to head out...
Laters...
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DR Jose - As far as what actors do, I could never do it. And unless someone breaks out and becomes a star, the audition cycle just goes on and on.
I know that writers also submit samples of their work to be considered for projects, and that rejection can hurt. But at least it's not putting your physical self up for scrutiny the way actors do.
My feeling about the actors in your post really had nothing to do with those actors that were just not right for the part, just that there were several actors that were completely right for the part and wouldn't get the job because of an embarrassment of riches in the audition process. Not being right for the part is just a part of the game; a reasonable number of actors being completely right for the part and not getting it just because of luck and such intense competition - that's the part that hit me in reading your post.
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DRDanise and I will be seeing City Opera on Sunday at 1:30; DRs MBarnum, Rodzinski, and TPunk are seeing the Moscow Cats Whatever at 3:00, God knows where! I think Michael wants to put Freddy into show business.
Moscow Cats Whatever!!!? It's Moscow Cats Theatre- with an re so you know it's classy!
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Media Check update: I am now listening to a West Side Story recording that's sung in Japanese. Other than that it was recorded in 1977, I don't know anything about it. It is very lovely, though.
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DR FJL - ...And as you probably know, it's even harder when you have friends among the "embarrassment of riches".
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Well, I believe I'm going to finish watching "Ellen"... And then I will head out.
:)
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I'm up, I'm up, after not getting enough sleep - there are reasons I did not get enough sleep, and I'm quite annoyed about them. I'm going to try to go back to sleep now, but I doubt it will work.
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Dear Tomovoz, Thank you so much for sharing Derek's sister Maureen's letter with us. It made me teary -eyed as well I have already been a bit in that state since early this morning as my neighbor across the street died early this morning, his son came over to tell me as I was leaving for work, the Funeral Home was just arriving to transport him
He had been fighting cancer of the spine.
Anyway as I was saying when I saw Derek's picture I just started sobbing. I do miss his silly little posts. I find myself thinking aboyut him at odd tiomes. Fi\unnyhow you can feel such a deep sense ofloss for someone you have only "met" via the internet.
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Good morning!
Cool weather has finally come upon us. I took my walk in a bracing 57 degree morning, and it was deliciously invigorating. Loved every minute of it.
And our high today is only to be in the mid-70s, so I am a happy, happy camper.
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What a beautiful letter from DR Derek's sister. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
I do miss DR Derek around these here parts so much.
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Many, many wishes for broken legs and other sundry limbs to DR TCB on his opening night performance in MY FAIR LADY tonight!
Will look forward to reading all about it.
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For the culmination of Spirit Week at her school this week Victoria left for class wearing a T Shirt and sweatpants in the school colors (maroon & grey) with her hair which had also been sectioned and sprayed maroon and grey in two plaits,and the school initals and the Town's initials painted on either side of her face.
She still could not compare to the boy at the busstop with his face entirely painted in the school colors !
This Spirit Week was actually a fun idea they tried for the first time this year,
Monday was Wear Your Clothes Backwards
Tuesday was Mardi Gras Day
Wednesday was Sports Team Jersey Day
Thursday was Crazy Hair Day
and today was School Colors Day
The kids really enjoyed it and classes went on as usual.
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A couple of friends of mine are also opening in a show tonight - OLIVER! so many good wishes go out to them, too.
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Friday Media Check:
CD - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (revival cast recording)
MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT (OCR)
DVD - ANYTHING GOES (1956 with Crosby and O'Connor)
JAMES DEAN - FOREVER YOUNG
DVR - last night's ALIAS
last night's REUNION
last night's CSI
Tuesday night's THE OFFICE
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MattH, You mentioned that W & G was bleeped a couple of times. Not so in NY! I guess it may have been a locl channel decision which leads me to believe that there was some sort of "delay"
I am so annoye I could not (and still have not) found the video tapes I know I just purchased.
They will probably fall on my head from some cupboard while I am looking for something else. That's the problem with a house with no den, so everything is in the living room and must be hidden away (in a too small house with not enough storage)when guests are expected.
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BK, I wonder how suprised your landlord was to find that the limo driver had a package for him!
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Tonight is the third episode of THRESHOLD, and after the show I will decide if it's going to stay on my must-see list or drop off.
I'll also be viewing the second episode of INCONCEIVABLE which I really enjoyed last week but which did dismally in the ratings. I have a feeling it will be canceled if tonight's ratings don't pick up some.
I'l bet NBC is regretting canceling LAW & ORDER: TRIAL BY JURY now. Of course, waiting in the wings is Dick Wolf's new series about young lawyers which will use many of the sets from TRIAL BY JURY.
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TCB
I love your new avatar... PLEASE don't bring back thelast one it was too Scary
I much prefer to see your handsome face.
~~~VIBES ~~ and ~~~ Broken Legs~~~ for opening Night for you and company.
If you need any understudies I understand JRand has some excellent recommendatons!
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MattH, You mentioned that W & G was bleeped a couple of times. Not so in NY! I guess it may have been a locl channel decision which leads me to believe that there was some sort of "delay"
Oh, I'm sure the show was running on a delay. All live shows now do that in light of fines and censures from the FCC after the Janet Jackson fiasco.
The bleeping did sound weird, so it may indeed have been a local censor in place. I haven't re-watched it yet so I'll be able to study it more closely and even go back and forth with it today. I do want to see it again.
And Megan Mullally really had hurt her foot and that's why she was on that golf cart contraption and using crutches at the bows.
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For you West Coasters who watched WILL & GRACE, did Debra Messing and Sean Hayes break up during their "eyebrow" scene for you the way they did for us? Very curious about that.
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Thanks for sharing the lovely letter, DRTOMovOZ!
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Broken legs and a flashlight to DR TCB!
And broken legs to DR MATTH's OLIVER friends!
When I directed MY FAIR LADY for the last time, we closed the first act with the ball scene and opened ACT TWO in the study. I think I got the idea from the Richard Chamberlain touring version....I am not even sure the Ball Scene was included in that production, the first act ending as they leave the study and Act Two opening upon their return. Of course everything that happens at the ball IS sung about - but I missed the waltz.
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Fifty years ago today:
Mr James Dean was killed in an auto accident near Chalome, CA!
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POSSIBLE WILL & GRACE SPOILERS
Oh, I'm sure the show was running on a delay. All live shows now do that in light of fines and censures from the FCC after the Janet Jackson fiasco.
The bleeping did sound weird, so it may indeed have been a local censor in place. I haven't re-watched it yet so I'll be able to study it more closely and even go back and forth with it today. I do want to see it again.
In the airing you have, did Sean Hayes mention the name of a woman's anatomy beginning with the letter 'V"?
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James Dean Page Three Stroll. ;D
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For you West Coasters who watched WILL & GRACE, did Debra Messing and Sean Hayes break up during their "eyebrow" scene for you the way they did for us? Very curious about that.
They did break up in that scene. And after your desription last night, I was wondering if they actually did do the show twice, or if it was just a rebroadcast of the East Coast performance. A couple of the "out of character" moments felt like things people would do when they've done something too many times.
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POSSIBLE WILL & GRACE SPOILERSIn the airing you have, did Sean Hayes mention the name of a woman's anatomy beginning with the letter 'V"?
Yes.
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I think I have that FOREVER YOUNG DVD as well DR MATTH. I got a new one this year with some new interviews with his cousins in Fairmont that are interesting. I had never seen an interview with his older "girl" cousin, but had seen Mark interviewed a few times.
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We have of course visited the museum and the cemetery and driven by the farm several times. Interesting to see....and it looks much the same as it did when Jim lived there. The old school was scheduled to be torn down a few years ago, so I don't know if it's still standing or not.
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I must be off for work now (after a shower, of course). Have a good day all!
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That James Dean DVD I have in my Friday Media Check is a documentary that collects his early film and TV performances and which got GREAT reviews at Sundance or one of the other festivals where it played. I'm really looking forward to seeing it.
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I have to go run a few errands as well.
WBBL.
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And speaking of wind.
The first time we visited the cemetery, I was sitting in the car with the driver's door open - and there was not a hint of breeze, nor were we parked on a hill....my sister was taking one last photo of the headstone, and the door SLAMMED shut. I said, "Let's go. Either Jimmy wants us to leave or he's going with us."
Spooky - as Dame Edna would say.
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That James Dean DVD I have in my Friday Media Check is a documentary that collects his early film and TV performances and which got GREAT reviews at Sundance or one of the other festivals where it played. I'm really looking forward to seeing it.
Ahh....different way to make money from Dean....I will have to look for it. I have MOST of his early television work on some P.D. DVD's. 8)
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What a beautiful morning here in New York City. 56 degrees and sunny with the bluest skies I think I've ever seen. Just gorgeous! If only the weather could stay like this for Wednesday!
MBarnum: I really enjoyed "Mildred Pierce." The cinematography was GORGEOUS - the use of shadow and light was amazing. Ms. Crawford was splendidly over-the-top and Ms. Veda was just evil. "With this money I can get away from you. From you and your chickens and your pies and your kitchens and everything that smells of grease. I can get away from this shack with its cheap furniture. And this town and its dollar days, and its women that wear uniforms and its men that wear overalls." Boy! When Mildred spun on her heels, growled out "VEDA!" (I wanted her to follow that with "Bring me the axe!") and followed her up the stairs to give her a good smack, the whole place burst into applause. Of course, when Veda gave her a good one in return, the roof blew off the place for all the shouts of disbelief, horror and approval.
Butterfly McQueen was a hoot as the hired help and Eve Arden - well! She was just wonderful. "Leave something on me - I might catch cold!"
I tell ya, I'm loving my Thursday nights at the movies with Ben & Anthony. Good company, classic movies and good laughs - all for $6! You can't beat that in NYC.
One thing I did find myself wondering through the whole movie - how did Joan get those two teardrops to stay right there under her eyes without running down her cheeks? Now THAT'S acting!
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Has anyone heard from Jason? Is his granny okay?
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I've heard from Paradise, but I've never heard from me.
No news is good news, so everything seems to be going well for Granny. The last I heard from my parents was yesterday afternoon, and they swore they'd call if anything happened, so that's good. My mom seems fairly convinced that this is not the old girl's last hurrah, so we'll see. I was very disappointed to hear that my cousin, Craig, wouldn't go into the room to see her when he stopped by the hospital. Honestly, though, I wouldn't have expected much more out of him. Still - if I had the chance to see her, I would. You'd think he'd do the same.
And after that long spiel, thanks for asking, Vixmom.
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I sort of look stoned in this new avatar, don't I? It's not the clearest of photos, but...why do I look like I've just taken a hit off a huge bong? Not enough mascara, perhaps...
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Look at me! I Am My Own Frenzy!
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We must have beenpsoting at the same time Jason. I am glad the prayers and vibes arew working and granny and family on now on my church's prayer list as well so you'll have a whole passell of Lutherans praying for you !
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Well I am taking a half day so I will be toddling off. This afternoon I am heading out to Long Island's own wine country to partake in a wine tasting party.!!
see you tomorrow if I can still type straight
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Thanks again for putting her on your prayer list. It means a lot.
Have fun at your wine-tasting party!! Don't drink and drag drive!
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for all our wonderful traveling HHW'ers!!!
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Thanks again for putting her on your prayer list. It means a lot.
:-*
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Thanks for the heads up on the LP, MR BK. Wish I had money.
Very interesting meeting for you last night. I wonder if his father knew you were going to be there?
Did you have to identify yourself to the limo driver....did he think you were James?
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I guess he did think I was James.
I went back to bed, but just lay there like so much fish. Oh, well.
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Ms. Hedda Lettuce as Ms. Faye Dunaway as Ms. Joan Crawford...
"Christina! BRING ME THE AXE!"
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TOD:
CD: Kim Criswell, Susan Egan, Debbie Gravitte's Menken album
DVD: Something from Netflix, I forget what's sitting here
VCR: the usual suspects
elmore, maybe Mr. Barnum can bring you some of those wonderful videos from the series entitled, VERY OLD GADIATOR ACTORS REDUCED TO MAKING GAY PORN.
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elmore, maybe Mr. Barnum can bring you some of those wonderful videos from the series entitled, VERY OLD GADIATOR ACTORS REDUCED TO MAKING GAY PORN.
Ah...but is it CHEAP porn?
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59 degrees here this morning, clear, and calm. :)
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COMMENTS on last night's ALIAS season premiere.
Did anybody here see it?
SPOILERS.
do not read if you haven't watched yet.
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Wow. What a crazy first episode. I am wondering how long we will be without vaughn. Since he is still in the credits, and since I am assuming he is staying, are they simply faking his death? Hopefully he will be back on next week, since i'm thinking most alias fans will be freaking out pretty bad after watching the funeral!
any thoughts?
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COMMENTS on last night's ALIAS season premiere.
Did anybody here see it?
Saw it. Something about the photography was very different, haven't figured out exactly what yet.
SPOILER ALERT:
And there was a blonde at the computer; were we supposed to know who it was?
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Der Brucer is watching Knight Rider reruns. The music sounds like something from a cheap porno video. ::)
I'm not listening or watching anything, except for Alias last night, which we had taped (and then I had to wait until he was finished watching everything he wanted to watch).
I will have my revenge. I'm thinking of tieing him up and making him watch a Dr. Who DVD that I've been saving for a special occasion.
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Irritating, isn't it! ;D
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Today is St. Jerome's day. St. Jerome is the patron of librarians and students (appropriate for a number of DRs).
Let us toast him, and them, with some mulled cider, because today is also National Mulled Cider Day!
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I'm meeting my pal David Wechter for an impromptu lunch - I won't be eating anything but maybe a small salad, as I'm saving myself for the big Hisaka meal later - still have no idea where we're going - might try to find a nice Eyetalian jernt.
The raging fire was but 200 feet from David's house - they had to evacuate, but miraculously, the firefighters did a great job and contained the fire there, and the neighborhood came through unscathed.
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Um, something is not computing. Last post over an HOUR ago, and I'm the only one in the jernt??? Um, something is not computing. What will be computing is that I will be bitch-slapping all the errant and truant from here to eternity and hell and back.
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Have not heard a peep from Hisaka. I can't remember when she was getting in, but the fires may have slowed the airport down a bit, even though they are nowhere near the airport.
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Friday greetings!
My long last day here is going very slowly, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
TOD - CD (car) - Ragtime Original Cast Recording.
DVD - Six Feet Under, Season 4, Disc 1.
Probably not much other media for me this weekend, because I have an all-day meeting in Columbus Saturday, My Fair Lady matinee Sunday, and Middletown's annual international festival, Middfest, all weekend. The cultural focus this year is indigenous peoples from 6 previously-featured countries. Oh, yeah, I have to get ready to leave for NYC/Atlanta, too!
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Topic of the Day:
In my CD player: nothing. I have too much to do at work and I can't just sit and listen...yet. A little later in the afternoon, I will be able to, and I'll decide what to listen to then.
In my DVD player: "Bent" from Netflix, and a couple others that I can't remember what they are.
In my VCR: tapes of new shows from this past week that I haven't watched yet. "Battlestar Galactica" is over for the season, but "Ghost Whisperer" and "Threshold" are on tonight.
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I just got this in an e-mail:
I went into a B.P. gas station the other day and asked for five dollars worth of gas. The clerk farted and gave me a receipt.
;D
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From Bruce last night.
What a wonderful meal we had, except Pogue FORCED me to eat so much food - he MADE me do it - chicken, three side dishes, onion rings - I feel like I'm going to explode.
Sure, just like I made you eat whipped cream. ::)
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TCB I like your new avatar. :D
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Tomovoz thank you for sharing Maureen’s beautiful letter and the happy photo of Derek.
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Lucky escape for Mr Wechter!
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Forgot the TOD!!
DVD: Tombstone Territory 3 episodes featuring Miss Allison Hayes. In two of them she plays women who get married and in the third she is the intrepid Nellie Bly, newspaper reporter extraordinaire!
CD: Promises Promises Original Broadway Cast Album & Dirty Rotten Scoundrels OBC
VCR: Midnight Lace starring Miss Doris Day
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Friday night in LA and dinner for Mr BK & Hisaka. Maybe you should go to the watering hole where all the stars gather at sundown.
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ALIAS comments and thus spoilers
DR Jennifer, I believe Michael Vartan is gone from ALIAS. They could have been faking his death and allow him to come back from the "dead" later in the season, but from everything I have read, Garner wanted him off the show, and he's gone.
If you noticed, the credits were simply done over the action rather than an actual credit sequence. I'm thinking maybe the new credits will omit him starting next week.
But I hope the death was faked. It's hard to imagine ALIAS without Michael Vartan.
There were some things done to hide Garner's expanding body early in the opening scenes. I guess they jumped four months later on in the episode so that starting next week, they won't have to be so careful showing her.
Show certainly had some taut sequences as it always has done very well with. But now the show kind of starts itself over again (yet another reinvention) next week. I'll see how it goes.
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Now I am intrigued by The Long Ships and The Vikings. Eventually they will be owned!
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I watched CSI off the DVR after watching ALIAS. An average episode. Last night, we got some personal information about lab rat Hodges. Why after all these seasons they feel we're interested in the personal lives of these characters, I just don't know. These are not character based shows. They are triumphantly plot driven and should stay that way. I find that kind of thing intrusive to the action.
It's one thing to have Nick involved with a prostitute who turns up dead or Warrick to be dating a lounge singer who's hooked on heroin. But that information was in each case intrinsic to the story. Learning about Hodges' love ife was not.
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I then watched the first hour of the JAMES DEAN - FOREVER YOUNG documentary.
Thing that surprised me most about Dean's career: he continuing acting on live and filmed TV shows even after making EAST OF EDEN and becoming a big movie star. I had thought all of his TV work was a stepping stone to being discovered for films. According to the documentary, he had many friends in New York, felt a family connection to them and went back there to see them and act on TV between making EAST OF EDEN and REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE.
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I still have REUNION and THE OFFICE to watch from the DVR before I start on network TV tonight, too.
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DR Tomovoz - thank you for posting Maureen's letter.
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Thanks to all of you who expressed such nice comments about my new avatar. I think I will keep it for a little while. Also, thanks to all who offered good wishes on the opening of MY FAIR LADY. I think it will be a good show. How can it help but be with all these HHW vibes being sent my way?
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The idea that Mildred Pierce was so brittle that she had to be lubed...
Well, it made Joan happy.
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Yes DR MATTH - I think Jimmy and Natalie Wood made their first appearance on live television during this period.
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Moscow Cats Whatever!!!? It's Moscow Cats Theatre- with an re so you know it's classy!
DRTPunk, wherever you are, it's classy!
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Well, it made Joan happy.
And things worked much better when she was happy. ;D
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I have heard of Nashville Cats but I don't know nothin' 'bout no Moscow Cats.
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Just read a Moscow Cats review. I am intrigued.
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elmore, maybe Mr. Barnum can bring you some of those wonderful videos from the series entitled, VERY OLD GADIATOR ACTORS REDUCED TO MAKING GAY PORN.
I suspect DRMBarnum keeps them quite close to his . . .
heart.
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As I've been wont to say lately: It's easy when you care.
DR Jose - What a wonderfully positive outlook! I wish my coworkers would adopt it.
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Gotta go help close up the Library - bye for now.
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Very true, DR JRand. The documentary shows a scene from the TV show Jim and Natalie did before they appeared together in REBEL.
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This has truly been a glorious fall day. The high hasn't gone above 72, and for most of the day, the lower temperatures and lack of humidity made having the windows open sheer bliss.
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Hisaka has arrived. I'll mosey on over there shortly and pick her up.
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Glad to read DR Hisaka arrived safe and sound.
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It's Friday, and that means time to mop the kitchen floor.
WBBL.
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A LEVITY TREAT FOR KIMLETS (Part I):
Let's face it - English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple.
English muffins weren't invented in England or French fries in France.
Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat. We take English for granted. But if we explore its paradoxes, we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.
And why is it that writers write but fingers don't fing, grocers don't groce and hammers don't ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, why isn't the plural of booth, beeth? One goose, 2 geese. So one moose, 2 meese? One index, 2 indices? Doesn't it seem crazy that you can make amends but not one amend? If you have a bunch of odds and ends and get rid of all but one of
them, what do you call it?
If teachers taught, why didn't preachers praught? If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat? Sometimes I think all the English speakers should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane. In what language do people recite at a play and play at a recital? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship? Have noses that run and feet that smell?
How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language in which your house can burn up as it burns down, in which you fill in a form by filling it out and in which, an alarm goes off by going on.
English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race, which, of course, is not a race at all. That is why, when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are
out, they are invisible.
PS. - Why doesn't "Buick" rhyme with "quick"
der Brucer
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LEVITY FOR KIMLETS - Part II:
You lovers of the English language might enjoy this . .
There is a two-letter word that perhaps has more meanings than any other two-letter word, and that is "UP."
It's easy to understand UP, meaning toward the sky or at the top of the list, but when we awaken in the morning, why do we wake UP ? At a meeting,
why does a topic come UP? Why do we speak UP and why are the officers UP for election and why is it UP to the secretary to write UP a report ?
We call UP our friends. And we use it to brighten UP a room, polish UP the silver, we warm UP the leftovers and clean UP the kitchen. We lock UP the house and some guys fix UP the old car. At other times the little word has real special meaning. People stir UP trouble, line UP for tickets, work UP an appetite, and think UP excuses. To be dressed is one thing but to be dressed UP is special.
And this UP is confusing: A drain must be opened UP because it is stopped UP . We open UP a store in the morning but we close it UP at night.
We seem to be pretty mixed UP about UP! To be knowledgeable about the proper uses of UP, look the word UP in the dictionary. In a desk-sized
dictionary, it takes UP almost 1/4th of the page and can add UP to about thirty definitions. If you are UP to it, you might try building UP a list of the many ways UP is used. It will take UP a lot of your time, but if you
don't give UP , you may wind UP with a hundred or more. When it threatens to rain, we say it is clouding UP. When the sun comes out we say it is clearing
UP .
When it rains, it wets the earth and often messes things UP.
When it doesn't rain for awhile, things dry UP.
One could go on and on, but I'll wrap it UP, for now my time is UP ,
so............ Time to shut UP .....!
Oh...one more thing:
What is the first thing you do in the morning & the last thing you do at night?
U-P
der Brucer
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Friday night!
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Wacky English!
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A LEVITY TREAT FOR KIMLETS (Part I):
Let's face it - English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple.
<SNIP>
If teachers taught, why didn't preachers praught? If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat? Sometimes I think all the English speakers should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane. In what language do people recite at a play and play at a recital? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship? Have noses that run and feet that smell?....
der Brucer
And in English, we also park on a driveway and drive on a parkway!
Pretty darned funny! ;D
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SPOILERS FOR last night's ALIAS
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DR MattH, I didn't realize that Jennifer Garner wanted him gone or that Michael V. was out for now. I still wonder when he will come back though. I know he has a lot of fans who want to see Vaugh and Syd together.
As for DR SWW's question about the blonde girl at the computer. Wasn't she the same girl who came onto Vaughn at the party pretending to be the daughter. Does anyone know if she is the new girl that everyone is talking about who will be on the show from now on. I know Syd is supposed to be tutoring someone. And I also know there is supposed to be a blonde girl who will be featured very prominently this season.
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And for DR MattH, re: the season premiere of Veronica Mars.
(don't read if you haven't watched).
OMG.
OMG.
OMG.
What a fantastic episode. I will admit I need to watch it again, since it was very confusing (the way they kept talking about her rich boyfriend in the past and then the present). I had a feeling she would be dating Duncan. And at first I was "oh ick!". But the way they did it was great.
And then we were told to expect a great surprise. And we were told "if you are asking yourself if you've seen it, then you haven't" (i guess after the duncan bf twist some people might have wondered). Interesting how logan isn't even involved in the new case. They resolved his case so quickly. But the end was like "wow, wow, double wow". What a great episode.
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TODAY'S NASTY:
THE OFFICIAL CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO:
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COMMENTS on last night's ALIAS season premiere.
Did anybody here see it?
SPOILERS.
do not read if you haven't watched yet.
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Wow. What a crazy first episode. I am wondering how long we will be without vaughn. Since he is still in the credits, and since I am assuming he is staying, are they simply faking his death? Hopefully he will be back on next week, since i'm thinking most alias fans will be freaking out pretty bad after watching the funeral!
any thoughts?
More SPOILERS
Okay, so I thought that they were faking his death when he got shot up and the train was obsuring her view, that the CIA guys was going to extract him. But then she was at the hospital with him and I kept thinking that I couldn't believe he had survived... do you think they are really going to bring him back or are they keeping him in the credits to throw us off- can they do that?
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Pickering leg breaks to TCB but not on the street where he lives - just the theatre.
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Saw it. Something about the photography was very different, haven't figured out exactly what yet.
SPOILER ALERT:
And there was a blonde at the computer; were we supposed to know who it was?
I had the same question and looked it up online. I think she was Rachel Nichols, a new cast member in the role of Rachel Gibson. But I have no idea what her significance is supposed to be.
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Thank you DRs for the comments re Maureen's note.
She is taking the next week off from work and spending time with her sister Judith. I'm in touch with Maureen and I know that Derek's siblings have been having a very difficult time. Maureen and I correspond nearly every day. They do know their brother was very loved. Love and humour give them the stength to cope.
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Those of you who are fans of the Disney attraction, ITS A SMALL WORLD, should avoid watching "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" - for the rest of you who find that stupid theme ringing in your mind at the most inconsiderate times - you will enjoy Tim Burton's wonderful send-up at the start of the film.
der Brucer
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I'm so glad there are other Alias fans here. Over the years my viewing buddies have moved away from NYC and Rodzinski refuses to watch with me (but to give him credit, he has committed to watching Medium).
For those of you who watch the show, picture me earlier this year just after the season finale, jumping up and down screaming, with nobody to share it with.
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DR TPunk, there are quite a few of us here who watch Alias. And we usually comment on it the next day!
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DR MattH re: the premiere episode of VERONICA MARS.
(spoilers).
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I went back and rewatched parts of the show. And I realized exactly the scene that confused me. In the middle of the show they showed Veronica in her waitress outfit at her job. She was talking to duncan saying that she hadn't seen him ALL SUMMER. And then she went to kiss Logan her boyfriend.
Since all the scenes with her as a waitress were from the day before school and beyond. And since she mentioned not having seen duncan all summer. I guess i assumed that this scene was taking place just before school started.
So I was thrown off by that. I guess that scene was supposed to be a month into summer. Very tricky.
But boy I was not expecting that ending. I can't believe how I didn't see that coming at all. But I didn't.
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ALIAS SPOILERS from last night's show.
I had the same question and looked it up online. I think she was Rachel Nichols, a new cast member in the role of Rachel Gibson. But I have no idea what her significance is supposed to be.
Yes it was new cast member Rachel Nichols. So was she working that bad guy or was she unknowingly helping him? And it was her at the party with vaughn and sydney, right (coming on to vaughn saying she was the daughter of the guy).
I read some rumors about her that the writers are hoping that the viewers like her. Because if Jennifer Garner leaves next year, then this woman (who is gonna be syd's apprentice) would star in the show? Anybody else hear this?
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Thanks to all of you who expressed such nice comments about my new avatar. I think I will keep it for a little while. Also, thanks to all who offered good wishes on the opening of MY FAIR LADY. I think it will be a good show. How can it help but be with all these HHW vibes being sent my way?
I'm guilty of not doing so before.
GREAT VIBES!!
I suspect you will be a hit, with or without our vibes :).
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ALIAS SPOILERS from last night's show.Yes it was new cast member Rachel Nichols. So was she working that bad guy or was she unknowingly helping him? And it was her at the party with vaughn and sydney, right (coming on to vaughn saying she was the daughter of the guy).
I read some rumors about her that the writers are hoping that the viewers like her. Because if Jennifer Garner leaves next year, then this woman (who is gonna be syd's apprentice) would star in the show? Anybody else hear this?
I'm going to have to rewatch last night's show to see her- I totally didn't pick up that it was the same girl! That's what I get for multitasking.
I don't know if I could watch it if Jennifer Garner left- not because I love so much I could never see anyone replace her (although I do love her) but because so much of the show's tension comes not only from the action sequences, but from the relationships, her hatred of Sloane, the distance between her and her father (who is all she has left, so that should get interesting) her confliction about her mother- how could you introduce a brand new character and replicate any of these relationships?
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Wednesday's Doggie Picture Shoot:
Papa Beau:
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6916436/113492784.jpg)
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6916436/113492779.jpg)
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6916436/113492776.jpg)
And son, Rocky:
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6916436/113492965.jpg)
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6916436/113492963.jpg)
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6916436/113494349.jpg)
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6916436/113494346.jpg)
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More Pound Pups:
Sam
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6916436/113493189.jpg)
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6916436/113493187.jpg)
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6916436/113493185.jpg)
and, Pepper
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6916436/113492975.jpg)
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6916436/113492970.jpg)
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6916436/113492967.jpg)
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And for your pre-teens Show and Tell:
JAKE:
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6916436/113492772.jpg)
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6916436/113492768.jpg)
Jake is a 40 pound, nine foot long, Burmese Python who is very friendly and easy to handle.
der Brucer
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Cute puppy. I'm almost tempted, not the key word-almost.
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Just looking at the weather forcast for New York City and it shows upper 70s and lower 80s through Tuesday....hmmm...I might need to repack a bit and throw in another pair of shorts.
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Is this child abuse?
(http://www.foxnews.com/images/178605/0_24_angelina_maddox.jpg)
der Brucer
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Is this child abuse?
(http://www.foxnews.com/images/178605/0_24_angelina_maddox.jpg)
der Brucer
Be careful about how you talk about Angelina...
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And Pepper is even more tempting.
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Be careful about how you talk about Angelina...
If I really wanted to start a fuss I'd go on a rant about people who find it "fashionable" to adopt children from overseas when there are so many needy kids desparate for good homes right here! If you're rich and famous and want to help out deserving orphans in another land why not endow a trust to enable worthy, but financially challenged, couples in foreign lands to adopt their own!
der Brucer (who waits with dreaded anticipation until Maddox has his nose pierced!)
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DerBrucer, I agree but you never know what will tug at your heart and for her it is these children.
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And Pepper is even more tempting.
And the poor fellow isn't even kept in the kennels up front where people can see him!
Here is an example of how the SPCA posts their animal pictures:
(http://www.petfinder.org/fotos/DE15/DE15.5137476-3-pn.jpg)
der Brucer (they have turned down my offer to come offer on my time, with my camera, and take pictures for them - they don't have the time to be bothered!)
PS And that pic is better than the ones they publish in their weekly newspaper ads!
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Bruce say hello to Hisaka and have a good time. Does the Kritzer tour include the house with the piano in the big living room?
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TOTD: Last night's viewing was "The Motorcycle Diaries". Excellent.
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If I really wanted to start a fuss I'd go on a rant about people who find it "fashionable" to adopt children from overseas when there are so many needy kids desparate for good homes right here! If you're rich and famous and want to help out deserving orphans in another land why not endow a trust to enable worthy, but financially challenged, couples in foreign lands to adopt their own!
der Brucer (who waits with dreaded anticipation until Maddox has his nose pierced!)
Agreed that there are plenty of children in need in this country. However, not many infants which I think is why lots of folks go to other countries to adopt. I can see both sides of the issue. I do find it neat that her latest adoption got press and hope that it will encourage others considering adoption to take the surviving children of HIV infected parents into their homes.
Also, don't you think she would get him tattooed before having his nose pierced? That's the order I followed. ;)
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Well, time to give Ghost Whisperer another chance - wasn't that impressed by the pilot.
Then it's Threshold's turn to try to capture my devotion.
Numbers at 10 - which is one of my favorites!
der Brucer
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Numbe3s was a favorite until they began making "improvements" in the show. Sadly we don't enjoy it anymore.
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Here it is folks, the night before I leave and this will be my one and only post for the day/night. I’ll try to post a quickie before I leave but really the next time you hear from me, I shall be in NYC!!!!!!!
What a lovely letter from DR OzDericks family. My emotions are already on overload with happiness for the trip, nerves, and sadness at leaving Mom that it threw me into overload. I sobbed as I read it but it was a good kind of cry.
My bobbing emotions got a giggle when Ben called me “Miss Hegerty”. I’ll never forget the first time someone called me that. It doesn’t seem right somehow. “Miss Hegerty” is a grown up name and (at 48) I still don’t really feel like I belong with the adults.
Dear TCB, I wish you every broken bone wish there is so long as it brings you luck and no harm. Have a GREAT show. I just wish I could see it. I also love the new avatar.
Speaking of shows, I might want to go see Once Around The Sun, Maybe Friday night if I get back fast enough. If anyone else wants to go, let me know.
I’m glad to hear that DR Hisaka arrived safe and sound. Have a lovely time!
I have a mix of clothes. From shorts to long johns. I think I am prepared for just about anything from a heat wave to a snow storm!
I can’t say how much I’m looking forward to this coming week!
Be with you and see you soon!
Good night all! :) ;D :)
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Good Evening!
Whew! What a wonderful day for a walk! -And I really do hope the rain holds off next Wednesday. However, it "very New York" for it rain, so...
I got the route all mapped out. I think I've found enough public bathrooms along the way. I picked up cards and menus from most of the places along the way. And I even found a few more cool places to point out and/or visit!
So...
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I'm only taking two pairs of jeans, two t-shirts (nice ones) and two warmer tops, depending what will fit in my little suitcase.
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I'm only taking two pairs of jeans, two t-shirts (nice ones) and two warmer tops, depending what will fit in my little suitcase.
You know, Nursie, there is a laundry in my basement.
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You know, Nursie, there is a laundry in my basement.
... and a bat in your belfry?? :D
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*I'll send this out in an e-mail, but since it's fresh on my mind right now...
For those DRs who will be joining me on the Eating and Walking Tour next Wednesday...
1) Wear comfortable shoes.
2) Bring an umbrella.
3) Even though we will be snacking, knoshing, grazing, eating, etc., along the way, I'd suggest having a light breakfast beforehand. -Our first actual food stop will take place about a half hour into the tour.
4) Be sure to get a good night's sleep the night before. -I'm pretty sure that you will be sleeping rather soundly after the all the walking and eating and walking.
That's all for now. Stay tuned for more details and updates!
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TOTD: Last night's viewing was "The Motorcycle Diaries". Excellent.
VERY good indeed... and I like Javier Something very much. And so does elmore... if I remember correctly! :)
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...and if you do find yourself getting a little chilly along the way, there are plenty of vendors selling those "I <heart> New York" t-shirts - 6 for $10.00!
Layers, baby, Layers!
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DerBrucer, I agree but you never know what will tug at your heart and for her it is these children.
In that matter, "things" should not tug to one's heart but one's common sense. One does not adopt a kid for oneself but the kid's needs!
But then what do i know, me, not famous, not rich and not married without children! :(
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yes, the Kritzer tour includes all residences. Hisaka is here in the home environment. We're having a nice chat before dinner at The Smoke House. I'm showing her some interesting videos.
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DR Jose - What a wonderfully positive outlook! I wish my coworkers would adopt it.
Thank you.
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yes, the Kritzer tour includes all residences. Hisaka is here in the home environment. We're having a nice chat before dinner at The Smoke House. I'm showing her some interesting videos.
The Smoke House!!
I hope they have "non smoking" tables!! ;)
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Just looking at the weather forcast for New York City and it shows upper 70s and lower 80s through Tuesday....hmmm...I might need to repack a bit and throw in another pair of shorts.
............or, nothing at all!
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RE: Last night's "Will & Grace"... During the third hour of "The Today Show", they showed clips from both the East and West coast versions/broadcasts. Some of the "break ups" seemed less than spontaneous. However, they did show a line flub from the West Coast, that did not happen during the East Coast.
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............or, nothing at all!
Love that song; Nothing At All! Mostly Tormé's or Bubblé's version! ;)
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Back from dinner at Middfest. My favorite food vendors, serving dishes from the Philippines, were NOT there. I was counting on some skewered pork, etc. Oh well, had Bourbon chicken with rice instead. We saw many people, including some known by DR elmore who were showing off their grandbaby. I'll tell you who Monday night ;)
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Back from dinner at Middfest. My favorite food vendors, serving dishes from the Philippines, were NOT there. I was counting on some skewered pork, etc.
Hmmm... So you have a hankering for some ihaw-ihaw? Hmm...
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DR Hisaka - Welcome to the USA! I'm glad you arrived safely.
DR TCB - I, too, like your new avatar. Break a leg in My Fair Lady - DH Richard and I are seeing a touring company Sunday afternoon as part of our Broadway Series in Dayton.
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Hmmm... So you have a hankering for some ihaw-ihaw? Hmm...
Is that what it's called? Also, some fine noodles with veggies and a skinny egg roll type of thing. Will something like that be on the tour?
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TCB, I am happy to see your handsome mug on your avatar once again! :D
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Media Check:
CD: LIZ DAMON'S ORIENT EXPRESS
DVD: Episodes of PUBLIC DEFENDER
VHS: Last nights AMAZING RACE.
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Looks like my dear cyberfather TCB took off for the theater while I was catching up on the day's posts, but I still send him the best of vibes for opening night! It will be decidedly odd not having him with us in Charley's Aunt for these last three performances.
Spent my afternoon participating in a mock jury project. Kinda interesting, I gotta say. Far worse ways to spend an afternoon.
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To me it makes no difference if the child-in-need is from here or from there...just the fact that they are helping make a better life for the young'un is good enough for me.
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Just looking at the weather forcast for New York City and it shows upper 70s and lower 80s through Tuesday....hmmm...I might need to repack a bit and throw in another pair of shorts.
So, DR MBarnum, when do you get into NYC?
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TCB, I am happy to see your handsome mug on your avatar once again! :D
Thanks Mike! Now, you be a good boy in New York!
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Thanks son, you and the cast of CHARLEY'S AUNT will be in my thoughts tonight.
And thanks for all the additional good wishes from everyone. I am now off to break some legs.
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So, DR MBarnum, when do you get into NYC?
My plane lands at 8:15 am.
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My plane lands at 8:15 am.
Tomorrow. Oh, the horror!
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You know, Nursie, there is a laundry in my basement.
;D Thanks. And I expect there are dry cleaners around too.
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The Smoke House!!
I hope they have "non smoking" tables!! ;)
Yes, the Smoke House!
Famous for it's cheese bread.
Also the place where the Captain and Tennille were discovered.
And there are no "smoking" tables any more. Haven't been for years.
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1 and 1/2 hour and I leave for the airport! My next post shall likely be from the York of New.
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*I'll send this out in an e-mail, but since it's fresh on my mind right now...
For those DRs who will be joining me on the Eating and Walking Tour next Wednesday...
1) Wear comfortable shoes.
2) Bring an umbrella.
3) Even though we will be snacking, knoshing, grazing, eating, etc., along the way, I'd suggest having a light breakfast beforehand. -Our first actual food stop will take place about a half hour into the tour.
4) Be sure to get a good night's sleep the night before. -I'm pretty sure that you will be sleeping rather soundly after the all the walking and eating and walking.
That's all for now. Stay tuned for more details and updates!
:)
ROTFLOL.
I doubt I will get to sleep early and the morning will come very quickly to this west coast girl
It will likely be far too early for me to eat, 10:00 will be just fine with me. I just wish I drank coffee for an energy boost. I promise not to blame you when I start shaking from an overdose of sugar on an empty stomach.
No problem with the shoes thank goodness ;D
Still looking for the umbrella.
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1 and 1/2 hour and I leave for the airport! My next post shall likely be from the York of New.
Have a smooth flight, DR MBarnum. See you Monday!
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Is that what it's called? Also, some fine noodles with veggies and a skinny egg roll type of thing. Will something like that be on the tour?
Grilled/barbecued meats, in general, are called ihaw-ihaw. There is a term for the grilled pork on a stick, but, most of the time growing up, we just called it shish kebab- at least a Filipino version of it.
As for the noodles... That's pancit.
And the eggrolls are called lumpia.
I haven't really found a Filipino place here in Manhattan - yet. -However, since I grew up on the stuff, I haven't exactly been searching it out. ;)
However, I guess I could always hit the kitchen over the next few days.... Hmmm...
;)
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1 and 1/2 hour and I leave for the airport! My next post shall likely be from the York of New.
WOW! Can you say "red-eye"?
;)
Note to DR elmore - With DR MBarnum taking late flight and coming in early, that should make it easier to distract him while he keeps backing up closer and closer to the ledge.
:o
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It will likely be far too early for me to eat, 10:00 will be just fine with me. I just wish I drank coffee for an energy boost. I promise not to blame you when I start shaking from an overdose of sugar on an empty stomach.
Green tea? And there's always Jamba Juice.
;)
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In that matter, "things" should not tug to one's heart but one's common sense. One does not adopt a kid for oneself but the kid's needs!
But then what do i know, me, not famous, not rich and not married without children! :(
Is it okay I laughed? ;D
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Jose where are we meeting on Wednesday?
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'night
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Another note to those DRs who will be taking the Eating and Walking and Eating and Walking Tour next Wednesday...
9:30 AM
Rockefeller Center
Meet on the Plaza Level "behind" the statue of Prometheus (the one down in the rink area).
*And maybe we can all get on "The Today Show"! :D
Be there or be square!
*Otherwise, be at 1st Ave and Houston at 10:00am.
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Jose where are we meeting on Wednesday?
See above.
:)
*I'll try to send out an e-mail tonight. And I'll be calling everyone next week too.
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Another note to those DRs who will be taking the Eating and Walking and Eating and Walking Tour next Wednesday...
9:30 AM
Rockefeller Center
Meet on the Plaza Level "behind" the statue of Prometheus (the one down in the rink area).
*And maybe we can all get on "The Today Show"! :D
Check!
Ooo, I've always wanted to look in on The Today Show!
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If Garner leaves ALIAS, that will be the end of ALIAS.
It did not fare particularly well last night in the ratings, but then they weren't expecting it to.
Here's something I got off the inertnet about Vartan tonight:
" The show's producers have said Vartan is still part of the "Alias" family, and while it's not unprecedented for characters to return from the dead, he isn't set to return in the near future."
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I am nearly as excited as if I were going to be there! But not quite.
Hello, DR Hisaka. I hope you are enjoying LA and the Kritzer tour.
Who all is at the Courts show this time? I must check their site.
Is friend of DR CP - the luscious Miss June (You Too Can Have a Lovely Bust) Wilkinson going to be there? You can't go wrong with June! She can twist all night!
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I finished watching the James Dean documentary. I only had about 25 minutes left. Marvelous to see the clips from GIANT in enhanced for widescreen TV mode. More about that in a minute.
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Lots of interesting people including Karen Sharpe and Warren Berlinger - and Stella Stevens (Saturday is her birthday!) and Billie Hayes!
Jeanne Carmen!
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Oh and Ty Hardin!
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I got the two disc set of GIANT for Christmas last year and had not opened it, so after the Dean documentary, I put in GIANT.
As some may or may not know, Warners remastered/restored the film but when transferring it to DVD, Warners did not enhance the image for widescreen TVs. Thus it's a simple letterbox.
When the credits came up in their semi-blurry not especially colorful guise, I almost started to cry. I was so upset that this classic was going to look so terrible.
Thankfully, the image itself turned out to be nicely saturated and sharp, if not razor-sharp (which anamorphic encoding would have accomplished). I watched the entire first side of the disc, and while disappointed it's not everything it could have been, I was pleased that dirt and damage are nowhere to be seen on the film. I will finish it tomorrow.
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Saw my third and probably last episode of THRESHOLD. The show's subsequent episodes seem to have them chasing down those men who were infected by that 4-D sphere in the pilot episode, and this alien manhunt just hasn't turned out to be very interesting. Also, they're totally wasting the marvelous actor Peter Dinklage which I find more than mildly irritating. So, that will now free up an hour on Friday night.
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Finished up the evening with INCONCEIVABLE. I liked the pilot last week, and I liked tonight's episode just as much if not more. Very soap opera-ish with lots of storylines going on, but I like the cast, the stories about couples trying to have children have been surprisingly varied and interesting, and so I plan to keep watching.
As I said earlier, I don't know how long this show is going to run. The first week, it finished last in the time slot, and that's going to be a deep canyon to crawl out of. We'll see tomorrow how tonight's episode fared.
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I got the GIANT DVD as well. Unfortunately mine was the Canadian release that was withdrawn shortly after its initial release because the transfer was so disappointing. And it is. I don't watch the movie enough to justify ANOTHER DVD purchase (I already had the two tape set) - but very disappointing that a BIG movie like this would receive such shoddy treatment AGAIN!
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To me, putting any classic made in the widescreen era out on DVD and not enhancing it for widescreen TVs should be against the law.
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Because GIANT is SO long, I didn't get REUNION or THE OFFICE watched tonight. I will get to them at some point this weekend.
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Green tea? And there's always Jamba Juice.
;)
Jamba Juice?
How chain can you get?
::)
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It's not quite midnight, but I'm feeling very tired, so I think I'll head down to bed.
Hope everyone has a great rest of the day.
Good night!
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Or rest of the night.
Right now, I want to wrest the TV from der B.
:P
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Good Evening!
Well...
I have an early morning tomorrow morning, so...
Goodnight.
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Still looking for the umbrella.
Don't they still sell those cheap umbrellas on the corner when it rains. The ones that break after the first time you use them?
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DR Jose - Do you know yet where dinner will be on Wed. night?
And do I remember reading something about an early HHW dinner on Monday?
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Check!
Ooo, I've always wanted to look in on The Today Show!
Is 9:30 early enough for the Today Show?
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I AM ON VACATION!!!!!!!
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Good travel vibes to those flying out in the next day or so
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I got to see the wonderful ISABELLE AND HER PRETTY-UGLY SPELL at NYMF today, before heading into the office. For some reason, this show has gitten a rep as being only for kids or parents taking their kids. I thought it was great for the whole family, but also sophisticated enough for adult fairy-tale lovers just out to have a good time at the theater. Really a delight, another winner of a show for the BMI Workshop.
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DR Jose - Do you know yet where dinner will be on Wed. night?
And do I remember reading something about an early HHW dinner on Monday?
I'd like to know this too, I don't land until 4:37 and have Sweeney Todd tickets, so I'm not sure I can make it, but I'll try.
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At this rate, I'll never make it to 500 posts by the end of Rosh Hashanah, or more importantly, in time for the Wednesday HHW dinner. I was E&T (in tax language, that means I was working on Estate & Trust returns) and couldn't post from the office.
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I believe the Today Show is now on until 10 a.m.
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Well, if I post like crazy all weekend, I can make it to 1000
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Is BK serious that there might not be a trivia contest tomorrow? I might have to make other plans to fill the possible void.
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I'm just aiming for 500 so that I can be a God like everyone else at the table will be (I think).
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My agent shares an office with an acting agent, and I was at her office for a while today. Someone brought in an unsolicited picture and resume, and left it for the acting agent. The credits on the resume were quite impressive, but the pictures on the reverse were like soft-core porn, shirtless shots in the crashing surf and such. I found it odd that someone with such good credits would use photos that made him look sp cheap, but I guess it's a matter of getting attention. The acting agent wasn't there, so I couldn't ask if that was what actors were doing nowadays to get agents' attention.
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Time for bed. If there's no trivia question tomorrow, I may have no excuse for not joining Skip on an insnaely early jaunt with the dogs, and I'm hoping it won't come to that. :)
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I'm just aiming for 500 so that I can be a God like everyone else at the table will be (I think).
You can do it, there's a lot of time between now and Wednesday.
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Just tell Skip you can't see........can't see going for a jaunt that is
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I'm getting goofy, time for bed
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Back from a lovely dinner with dear reader Hisaka, about which more later.
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Alias didn't fare well in the ratings but they didn't expect it to??? Then why is it on the air? The eight o'clock time slot is a joke, and sadly, I felt the episode was, too. More in the notes.
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Hello TCB.. did the correct legs break?