Topic: THE APRIL FOOLS 2008 (Read 26094 times)

FJL · « **Reply #120 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:06:14 PM »

And one for Cholly

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #121 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:09:13 PM »

In today's UPS shipment:

Bette Davis Collection, Vol. 3:
"Deception"
"Watch on the Rhine"
"In This Our Life"
"The Great Lie"
"All This and Heaven, Too"
"The Old Maid"

Matt H. · « **Reply #122 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:09:24 PM »

Quote from: JMK on April 01, 2008, 01:52:02 PM

Is there no Blu-Ray release of Sweeney?

The one thing that kind of annoyed me is it evidently doesn't recognize full frame as my Toshiba HD-DVD player did. That was one thing I loved about the Toshiba--if the menus were enhanced but the feature was 1.33:1, it just converted automatically. We popped in a Cholly Chan last night in this new one, and while the extras, which go back and forth between the ratios, worked just fine, the feature itself simply would not display in full frame, no matter how much I futzed with settings on the tv or the player. Luckily we still have our SD DVD player, too, which I also use to record stuff with.

Paramount/Dreamworks and Universal have neither announced any specific releases for Blu-ray, only that they will be coming by the second half of 2008.

The PlayStation 3 does not recognize full frame either. I have to manually adjust the aspect ratios on my TV to get it to display a full frame release properly. (That's why I rarely use the PS3 to upconvert 4:3 material. The Toshiba HD-DVD and my Sony DVD player and my Panasonic player/recorder do this flawlessly.)

Matt H. · « **Reply #123 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:11:34 PM »

I began my afternoon viewing by watching last night's season finale of OLD CHRISTINE. It was the best episode of the season: hilarious from beginning to end as Christine inadvertently rubs herself with testosterone cream and begins being aggressive with everyone in her orbit, particularly the Meanie Moms who constantly give her grief. To see her upbraid them FINALLY was so hysterical.

Matt H. · « **Reply #124 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:12:56 PM »

Next, I watched last night's CSI: MIAMI. Calleigh's got a stalker, Horatio's been extradited to Brazil, and the team still manages to solve a murder.

The show's second half runs tonight.

Matt H. · « **Reply #125 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:17:09 PM »

Next, I watched the remainder of PAL JOEY which I had gotten about halfway through last night. It's not the stage show, of course, but it's OK entertainment.

Frank Sinatra won the Golden Globe for his performance in the film.

Matt H. · « **Reply #126 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:19:01 PM »

Next, having enjoyed revisiting PAL JOEY, I decided to revisit another musical from the musical shelf. So, I picked HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN. This is an old HBO DVD release, but the transfer still looks very good. I was expecting the worst, but I was pleasantly surprised.

And is that score magnificent or what! All those songs, and not a bad one in the bunch!

Matt H. · « **Reply #127 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:19:31 PM »

I skimmed through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. No Luke or Noah, and they're not in tomorrow's previews either.

TCB · « **Reply #128 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:19:59 PM »

My thanks to Jennifer, Cillaliz, Matt H, MBarnum, and DakotaCelt for their kind wishes last night after I left for the evening.

I apologize to anyone who I forgot to thank, because believe me, the good wishes are appreciated.

TCB · « **Reply #129 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:22:17 PM »

T.O.D.

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN

TCB · « **Reply #130 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:24:26 PM »

Quote from: JRand57 on April 01, 2008, 05:46:03 AM

Best of feel better vibes to DR TCB.

DR JMK sorry to hear about your coffeemaker. I don't drink coffee myself, but since there are two of them here, and LOTS of company coming in and out, we have an emergency coffeemaker on a high shelf in the pantry.

Thank you Jrand57.

TCB · « **Reply #131 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:26:15 PM »

Quote from: Ben on April 01, 2008, 06:23:03 AM

Hugs and vibes to our dear TCB

Thanks to Ben and an additional thanks to Jose.

Jane · « **Reply #132 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:27:47 PM »

Quote

Now... Didn't Orange Julius's used to come out of a sort-serve type of machine? Or was that a different type of OJ product?

Must be something else. They always mix the Orange Julius's in the blender. The best place to make them was across from the Bruin Theater in Westwood. He always used more than the standard amount of the powdered mix.

TCB · « **Reply #133 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:29:01 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on April 01, 2008, 06:54:01 AM

Today, I have sme orchestra parts to lay out on paper, count the pages and send off an invoice. I've also been asked to write a piano part for a Mario Frangoulis chart. Hoepfully, I'll get a chance to watch Sunday's episode of JOHN ADAMS.

Oh, I do love the Sme Orchestra. You are a very lucky man, elmore.

Jane · « **Reply #134 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:29:17 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on April 01, 2008, 04:43:35 AM

I don't feel like an April Fool today.

Years ago, an April 1st we used to leave "While You Were Out" messages on colleague's desks, saying that "Mr. Wolf" had called. The call back number was the phone number for the local zoo. At the time, we thought it was hilarious. But we were much younger then. $:-\$

I did something like that to Keith one year, only had his secretary leave the message to call Mr Lyon. He tried all day to return the call & the line was busy.

Jane · « **Reply #135 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:38:24 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on April 01, 2008, 12:07:51 PM

I made an interesting discovery in the house here - actually in the garage. I found an etching - a print on tissue paper - that is framed and is by Olive Fell. The back paper on the frame says they purchased it in Yellowstone in 1948. Turns out Olive Fell was a well known artist and a friend of Georgia O'Keefe. She did a series of bears that were used as postcards from Yellowstone. I haven't found "A Good Will Tour" (the name of mine) anywhere, but similar looking works by Olive are around $600 or more. This frame is a mess. I think I'm going to see about having it mattes and reframed. There is also a bio of Olive framed with the print. This could be a found treasure!

WOW!

Jane · « **Reply #136 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:40:46 PM »

FJL, regarding the house seats. Aside from the fact these people were rude, I’m confused they didn’t pay for the tickets up front, making them responsible for missing a show.

Oh, I see they asked for their money back. I’m shocked you would be asked to undo the purchase, even if it is possible.

Are house seats created unequally, those you purchase & those which are gifted?

Jane · « **Reply #137 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:43:50 PM »

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIN TEK! HAVE A GREAT DAY! [/b][/size]

Jane · « **Reply #138 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:45:54 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on April 01, 2008, 12:51:22 PM

Mine is similar to this, but it's not the same one. I like mine a lot better

And yours is better-NICE!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #139 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:49:08 PM »

Quote from: TCB on April 01, 2008, 02:29:01 PM

Oh, I do love the Sme Orchestra. You are a very lucky man, elmore.

It's always good to see the MRSA hasn't affected that evil mind!

Today in the post I got the new Julie Andrews bio, and that gives me pause to wonder whatever hapened to DR Francois?

brian · « **Reply #140 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:49:47 PM »

Perfect TOD timing; just last Fri, I watched my dvd of The GRIFTERS; Another fave Bernstein score=Far From Heaven and The Age of Innocence; Oddly enough he didn't win the Oscar for these. Nor did he win for TEN COMMANMENTS, MAGNIFICENT SEVEN or TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD; He won for THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, which has a wonderful title song, which is by Cahn/Van Heusen.At least he did win one, but what an odd choice given all the other splendid scores.

TCB · « **Reply #141 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:52:51 PM »

I certainly wish that some day I could meet either Mr. David, or Mr. Bacharach, or possibly both. I would love to be able to thank them, in person, for writing the theme from THE APRIL FOOLS. It remains one of my favorite songs of all-time.

brian · « **Reply #142 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:53:04 PM »

Dr Elmore,I bought the Andrews bio at Borders and will begin reading tonite. By MRSA, do you mean methecillen(sp?) resistant staph aureous? or am I just too plugged into my hospital life?

Jane · « **Reply #143 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:53:54 PM »

DR Jennifer, Egg Beaters

Matt H. · « **Reply #144 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:56:57 PM »

I'm interested in the Andrews' biography, too, but I'll probably opt for a used copy later. I read the review in ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY (very positive) which said this stage of her story ends when she heads to Hollywood to make MARY POPPINS. Wonder how that turned out?

Matt H. · « **Reply #145 on:** April 01, 2008, 02:59:32 PM »

I meant to post this yesterday, so I'm guessing most who would be interested have already read it, but for those fans of THE WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB TV series, it returns to ABC for its final three episodes of the season (hopefully, these won't be the last ever) at the end of April. But it won't be coming back on Friday night. Instead, it'll be slotted in the Tuedday at 10 p.m. timeslot bumping BOSTON LEGAL to Wednesdays at 10 for three weeks, and driving MEN IN TREES into hiatus again.

TCB · « **Reply #146 on:** April 01, 2008, 03:00:59 PM »

Quote from: TCB on April 01, 2008, 02:52:51 PM

I certainly wish that some day I could meet either Mr. David, or Mr. Bacharach, or possibly both. I would love to be able to thank them, in person, for writing the theme from THE APRIL FOOLS. It remains one of my favorite songs of all-time.

And to refresh your memory.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAxrQnzbjws

Matt H. · « **Reply #147 on:** April 01, 2008, 03:01:30 PM »

Heading back down now to get back into viewing for the evening. I'm planning on watching the NCIS rerun tonight since from the description, it's one I haven't seen. I'll speed through IDOL at 9, flip over to see who gets eliminated on DANCING WITH THE STARS, and then at 10, I'll watch CSI: MIAMI.

WBBL.

TCB · « **Reply #148 on:** April 01, 2008, 03:02:02 PM »

Quote from: brian on April 01, 2008, 02:53:04 PM

Dr Elmore,I bought the Andrews bio at Borders and will begin reading tonite. By MRSA, do you mean methecillen(sp?) resistant staph aureous? or am I just too plugged into my hospital life?

That would be what I have.

TCB · « **Reply #149 on:** April 01, 2008, 03:05:49 PM »

I did go to the doctor today, he took a culture, he lanced my stomach, and he put me back on Sulfa drugs.

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FJL