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Title: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: bk on April 29, 2009, 12:04:48 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were rich, and now it is time for you to post until the rich cows come home.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: bk on April 29, 2009, 12:06:05 AM
And the word of the day is: BUMPTIOUS!
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Post by: Cason on April 29, 2009, 01:00:01 AM
Oy...what a day.  Though I'm glad I was there.
And honestly I'm surprised you didn't already have notes titled "If I Were A Rich Man."

But hey - today was a day for it.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Cason on April 29, 2009, 01:01:27 AM
I just wish Ben Hur had stuck around so we could have heard him.  Although with no sheet music and no headshot/resume, who knows what we would have gotten from him.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: DAW on April 29, 2009, 02:12:23 AM
It sounds like some of the real live auditions rival the audition segment in the film!!!!     :)
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Post by: Cason on April 29, 2009, 02:19:32 AM
No "scales" thus far though...
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Post by: Cason on April 29, 2009, 02:20:09 AM
Although some of today's auditions rivaled that absurdity...
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Post by: Cason on April 29, 2009, 02:21:20 AM
As I mentioned elsewhere, I will never be able to hear "If I Were A Rich Man" or "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" the same ever again.
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Post by: Cason on April 29, 2009, 02:22:12 AM
And "Miss Byrd" was an ever-popular choice.  As well as "Whatever Lola Wants."
Being on this side of the casting table is quite an eye-opener.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: DAW on April 29, 2009, 02:22:40 AM
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TO DR THE VIXTER!!!!!!

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Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Cason on April 29, 2009, 02:22:53 AM
It's taught me that you should bring in a sax and a finger piano to get noticed.  That's what it is all about.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: DAW on April 29, 2009, 02:24:11 AM
Being on this side of the casting table is quite an eye-opener.

I'm sure that is true.         :P
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: DAW on April 29, 2009, 02:25:01 AM
That's what it is all about.

Besides the Hokey Pokey, you mean?      :)
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: FJL on April 29, 2009, 03:41:11 AM
Happy happy happy birthday to dear Vixter!!!!!  Much love from Fred, Skip, Toby and Dylan
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Post by: Michael on April 29, 2009, 03:58:14 AM
Yes!!!

A very big birthday wish to the Vixter
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Post by: Michael on April 29, 2009, 03:58:58 AM
And I am back in Florida and have three days to catch up on
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Post by: vixmom on April 29, 2009, 04:01:33 AM
HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS
TO MY
MOST BELOVED DAUGHTER!!!!!

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Post by: vixmom on April 29, 2009, 04:07:42 AM
The Vixter just left for school but before she did she saw the birthday wishes from  DAW, FJL and Michael S.  She says "thank you!" to all and she will try to get on this afternoon to say  "Thanks" personally!


Today is a busy day after school she has rehearsal for the Shakespeare Festival  where her class is performing (alongwith other schools) in NYC this Friday - then she has a school concert to perform in tonight and then we ae all going over to my Mom's for a family celebration of her Sweet Sixteenth
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: vixmom on April 29, 2009, 04:09:06 AM
Ginny - yours was the first card she opened this morning ay breakfast.  She was very touhed that you thought of her and very excited to take her friedns to Cold Stone and use the Conversation Confetti!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ben on April 29, 2009, 04:15:44 AM
Greetings.

And a Happy 16th to our own Dear Vixter!!!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Michael on April 29, 2009, 04:18:52 AM
from Sunday

BELATED BIRTHDAY WISHES TO

JENNIFER
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Michael on April 29, 2009, 04:22:36 AM
From Sunday #2

Quote from: Kerry on April 26, 2009, 03:12:56 PM
I was listening to the Liz Callaway  Frank Loesser album again.  It is so lovely, but I wish the tempos were just atad faster on some songs.

If the number in question is "My Heart Is So Full Of You," then, too bad, you're wrong. Wink


I have said this so many times but this and Joey Joey are my favorite tracks from the Liz Callaway album

Especially the instrumental break that starts at the music break at about 4:00 minute and every that goes on from there, Especially the use of the piano. I never get tired of listening to it
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Michael on April 29, 2009, 04:25:19 AM
From Sunday #3

BK:

You and Cason have to stop going to those restaurants where the waiters ogle him. They are probably thinking

a) He is on the "job"

or

b) There is a "daddy"/son thing going on there.  ;D

Cason is probably safer going to Denny's of IHOP  :D
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Michael on April 29, 2009, 04:31:49 AM
Caught up on Sunday's postings.

Now I have to go to work.

I will try to get the rest of the postings for Monday and Tuesday later tonight.

Have a great day everyone.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Jrand73 on April 29, 2009, 05:15:07 AM
Happy Birthday to THE VIXTER!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Jrand73 on April 29, 2009, 05:15:25 AM
Thoughts vibes sympathy and hugs to DR TCB on losing his Angel.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Jrand73 on April 29, 2009, 05:15:35 AM
Now she is living up to her name.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Jrand73 on April 29, 2009, 05:17:44 AM
Interesting audition stories in the notes.....yes DR CASON it is entirely different on that side of the table.  What surely seems like a good idea in front of the mirror at home - doesn't turn out to be so good....in front of the staff.  I look forward to more interesting stories today.

Sorry you didn't hear "Scales" yet.....as you say, the potential is there today.

And as for not showing up......yes, what's up with that?
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Jrand73 on April 29, 2009, 05:18:42 AM
My question for ASK BK day for MR BK and everyone:

What important event - family or otherwise - have you had to miss because of a performance obligation? 
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on April 29, 2009, 05:31:35 AM
And the word of the day is: BUMPTIOUS!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  SHOW ME
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: elmore3003 on April 29, 2009, 05:51:26 AM
Good morning, all! In another hour I am off to the Met for the dress rehearsal of Rossini's LA CENERENTOLA. I hope it's good, because if it ain't funny, this version of Cinderella is tedious to endure.

I have little else to report; I just ordered HOUSE OF FLOWERS frm the Kritzerland site, paid my eBay invoices, and I have a bit of work to accomplish before I walk down to Lincoln Center.

DRvixmom, speaking of Shakespeare, whose death anniversary we all missed last week, I do believe the vixter and you would enjoy this musical based on A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM:
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 29, 2009, 05:53:03 AM
!!!!!!!! Happy Happy Happy Birthday to Our DR the vixter !!!!!!!!


Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ginny on April 29, 2009, 06:08:03 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  It's a dreary day here in SW Ohio, perfect for staying home and continuing the big furniture switcheroo that we started on Monday.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ginny on April 29, 2009, 06:08:24 AM
Happiest of birthdays to The Vixter!!!
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Post by: Laura on April 29, 2009, 06:22:53 AM
Happy Happy Birthday to our very own Miss Vixter!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Laura on April 29, 2009, 06:23:26 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  It's a dreary day here in SW Ohio, perfect for staying home and continuing the big furniture switcheroo that we started on Monday.

Beautiful sunny day here!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 29, 2009, 06:33:38 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And it's a nice, cool(er) morning here in NYC.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 29, 2009, 06:40:39 AM
!!!!!!!!HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR THE VIXTER!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 29, 2009, 06:46:01 AM
To quote The Prodcuers...

"Auditions?  Aaahh.. Auditions."
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 29, 2009, 06:47:19 AM
*And someday I would still like to mount a small camera right above the piano's music rack, sort of like an audition-cam, but it would only be aimed at my face.. and my reactions.. and my "reactions". ;)
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Sam on April 29, 2009, 06:53:28 AM
Good morning everyone.

Casting vibes for The First Nudie Musical.

Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Sam on April 29, 2009, 06:54:31 AM
What day does the postage change ?  to 44 cents ?  Mailing all by bills in the next few days and forgot.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Sam on April 29, 2009, 06:55:38 AM
Off to work, and then a show on Fairfax, might just have to stop at Canters.

Till tonight. ;D
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ginny on April 29, 2009, 07:05:08 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  It's a dreary day here in SW Ohio, perfect for staying home and continuing the big furniture switcheroo that we started on Monday.

Beautiful sunny day here!

 8)
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: elmore3003 on April 29, 2009, 07:09:12 AM
Time for a walk to the Met. I've paid my bills, ordered what I need, and I even have a date to the concert at the Library of Congress on May 5. So far, it's a great day!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 29, 2009, 07:14:07 AM
What day does the postage change ?  to 44 cents ?  Mailing all by bills in the next few days and forgot.

May 11.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 07:18:51 AM
Good morning!

Sunny but more overcast today and thankfully a little cooler, too, with highs in the high 70s instead of the 80s as it had been for the last week. It's a very pleaswant morning thus far.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: TCB on April 29, 2009, 07:19:17 AM
Thanks, once again, to all of you wonderful friends who took the time and interest to offer your expressions of sympathy and love (and virtual hugs) over the loss of my beloved, Angel.  I can't begin to explain how much it means to me.  Knowing in your head that this day will eventually arrive still never manages to prepare your heart for the grief that you feel.

Hearing from all of you is such a comfort.  My life is much fuller and richer because of the family that I have here at HHW.  Thank you, BK, for offering us this place to share our similarities and our differences.  On behalf of Nicky and myself (and Angel), thank you all.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 07:19:42 AM
Happy Birthday to the Vixter!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 07:21:56 AM
On TV Tonight!™

CBS - comedies, CRIMINAL MINDS, CSI: NY
NBC - LAW & ORDER
ABC - comedies, LOST (100th episode), THE UNUSUALS
FOX - LIE TO ME, AMERICAN IDOL results
CW  - AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL
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Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 07:23:48 AM
Looks like my work project today will indeed be John Huston's WISE BLOOD, the next Criterion release. BRIDE WARS on Blu-ray was shipped yesterday (the day it streeted) and isn't scheduled to get here until tomorrow at the earliest. That the ETA for the other Fox Blu-rays I'm to be getting.

Once they arrive, it'll be full speed ahead on getting them all done since they're all past due date.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 07:25:48 AM
Every time I attend an audition around here, I expect (and am almost never wrong) to hear "On My Own." I have heard that LES MIZ song so much it just makes me burst into laughter within the first few notes. "All That Jazz" gets used by a lot of ladies, too.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: TCB on April 29, 2009, 07:27:38 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR THE VIXTER!


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Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Laura on April 29, 2009, 07:47:14 AM
Didn't BK write an audition song for one of the young women here at one time?
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Post by: Laura on April 29, 2009, 07:47:30 AM
Does anyone know where I left my camera?
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Post by: Sandra on April 29, 2009, 07:53:16 AM
Does anyone know where I left my camera?

When you lose things, they usually turn up in the dishwasher.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Sandra on April 29, 2009, 07:56:26 AM
Happy birthday, Vixter! I'm drinking a Cherry Coke to celebrate.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: bk on April 29, 2009, 07:58:57 AM
Why isn't the Vixter's birthday on the calendar???  In any case, a big, fat haineshisway.com birthday cheer for the Vixter - at SIXTEEN.  As Mr. Pogue would say, "Be afraid, be very afraid." :)
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: bk on April 29, 2009, 08:00:34 AM
I missed my grandmother's funeral because of a performance at LACC in The Man Who Came To Dinner.  If you've read the Kritzer books you probably know that I would have missed the funeral even if I hadn't had a performance.  Actually, it may have been my grandfather now that I think of it - in fact, it had to be because my grandmother outlived my mother by a year, I think - who remembers anymore.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 29, 2009, 08:01:35 AM
Thanks DR Michael S.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 29, 2009, 08:01:58 AM
Happy Sweet Sixteen to the Vixter! Hope you have a great day and great night!!!!!!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JMK on April 29, 2009, 08:02:33 AM
We finally watched NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN last night.  Wow!  My Ask BK/DR question:  what did you make of the ending?
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JMK on April 29, 2009, 08:02:59 AM
Happy Birthday to the Vixter.
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Post by: JMK on April 29, 2009, 08:05:42 AM
Listening to INSIDE DAISY CLOVER.  One of the cues has a snippet that sounds exactly like the Theme to MCHALE'S NAVY.  I kid you not.
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Post by: JMK on April 29, 2009, 08:06:20 AM
DS Betsy thought I was playing Cirque du Soleil music when IDC started this morning.  The scary thing is, I can hear that, too.  ;)
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Post by: JMK on April 29, 2009, 08:07:29 AM
I had my first vocal run through with PRODUCERS cast members last night--Roger and Carmen.  We kept it quite gay (so to speak) and had a gay old time.  But straight (in my instance).  ;)
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Post by: MBarnum on April 29, 2009, 08:12:14 AM
A fine and happy birthday to The Vixter!! Have a great day!!!


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Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: MBarnum on April 29, 2009, 08:14:38 AM
My question for BK:


Would you ever consider producing and directing another film, one of your own creation?

And if so, would you ever remake or create a sequel to one of your previous films?
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Post by: Matthew on April 29, 2009, 08:15:33 AM
Happy Birthday to the Vixter -

A note to the Vixter - take everything they give you, because tomorrow, it's back to normal :)
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 08:20:11 AM
Guess I'll head downstairs now and check the mail before thinking about what I'm going to prepare for lunch.

WBBL.
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Post by: Miss Karen on April 29, 2009, 08:20:58 AM
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TO DR THE VIXTER!!!!!!

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DITTO!!   AND ...

Many, many, many more!!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Miss Karen on April 29, 2009, 08:27:41 AM

And honestly I'm surprised you didn't already have notes titled "If I Were A Rich Man."


DITTO!

And honestly, when would the opportunity to use "A Sax and A Finger Piano" for the notes' title present itself again ...

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Post by: Miss Karen on April 29, 2009, 08:32:16 AM
... although, bk might coin a new phrase for HHW usage: Dino at the Finger Piano
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: bk on April 29, 2009, 08:37:00 AM
My question for BK:


Would you ever consider producing and directing another film, one of your own creation?

And if so, would you ever remake or create a sequel to one of your previous films?

At one time, we were going to do a sequel to Nudie, but it was the early 80s and, as you know, attitudes towards sex and humor sadly changed in ways no one could ever have imagined.  However, several things I was planning on doing in the sequel, including one huge production number, have ended up in the stage version. 

And of course I would direct another film, and was planning to back in 2002 with the Meltz and Ernest story, until the flaky producers flaked.  Happy to say they seem to have disappeared off the face of the Earth (they were also supposed to bring Nudie to B'way back in that same year).
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Post by: Miss Karen on April 29, 2009, 08:47:38 AM
One of my many excuses for being so E and T as of late is I'm busy working on a new play for our local community theatre. I absolutely love this play and recommend it to my fellow HHW community theatre members as a choice for a future season. Really, check it out:

37 Postcards by Michael McKeever (through the Barbara Hogenson Agency in NYC)

It's filled with the most eccentric, wacky, charming, funny, and endearing characters. Lots of laugh out loud moments, but lots of moving, poignant moments too -- it's about the way a family deals with the loss of a loved one. 

A great comedy with lots of heart ...  or is it a great drama with lots of laughs?  Whatever, it is absolutely wonderful (especially in the hands of our director and cast).
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Post by: Jane on April 29, 2009, 08:50:53 AM
DR TCB, it never stops hurting, it just gets easier.  My heart goes out to you today.

DR Druxy, you have been very quiet & I worry about you and your DD Cody.
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Post by: Jane on April 29, 2009, 08:53:22 AM
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Post by: Jane on April 29, 2009, 08:57:29 AM
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Post by: Miss Karen on April 29, 2009, 08:58:48 AM
*Heart* vibes to DR TCB
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Post by: Jane on April 29, 2009, 08:59:15 AM
DR Vixter,

 HAVE A BIRTHDAY AS SWEET AS YOU ARE!
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Post by: Miss Karen on April 29, 2009, 09:03:34 AM
Well, enough of my mini-frenzy. Gotta scram.  Lots to do today.

Ciao!
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Post by: Ginny on April 29, 2009, 09:31:59 AM
An unexpected development in our big household switcheroo - I made room in a high-up kitchen cupboard for our good china, which will facilitate more frequent use of those dishes.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 29, 2009, 09:36:21 AM
To "the vixter":
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Post by: Ben on April 29, 2009, 09:37:27 AM
Our Town (the bacon play) was on TDF for a fleeting second but by the time I got to it all the tickets had been taken. They hadn't refreshed the board. It's gone now. I will just have to go to the Theatre and see if I can get a ticket.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 29, 2009, 09:46:15 AM
! ! ! ! !  HAPPY SWEET 16 TO THE VIXTER  ! ! ! ! !
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 29, 2009, 09:49:28 AM
"If I were a rich man...
Diedle-beedle-deedle-doodle-boodie-diedie-dee-dee...
LINE!"
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 29, 2009, 09:53:13 AM
Auditioning Actor:  If I were a rich man,
                              Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum...

Blonde Casting Director:  Oh, God--he can't remember the words!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: bk on April 29, 2009, 09:54:40 AM
Back from the long jog and shall now be on my way to USC.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ben on April 29, 2009, 10:01:44 AM
Auditioning Actor:  If I were a rich man,
                              Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum...

Blonde Casting Director:  Oh, God--he can't remember the words!


I have many blond and blonde friends but that made me laugh!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 29, 2009, 10:06:33 AM
This morning I was given my brand spanking new PC at work.  I haven't really given it too much of a spin yet but I will say this for it:  it is amazingly quiet.  Not a peep or a wrrrrrrr.  The monitor makes more noise! Fro that, I am very happy.

What's been a little frustrating is setting up all my old stuff.  I've been trying to get my iTunes back.  I've had to import from two different folders and I kept getting errors when it tried to import the one that contained videos.  I worked around that by pulling out the video folder--hopefully I'll get that all in later.  My next concern is what will happen when I attach my iPod and it starts to sync.  I expect unpleasantness.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on April 29, 2009, 10:08:35 AM
16 is Magical and Wonderful

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIXTER
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on April 29, 2009, 10:10:00 AM
AS BY WIZARDRY PAGE 4
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 29, 2009, 10:10:01 AM
If I only have one life, let me live it as a blonde!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: DAW on April 29, 2009, 10:30:46 AM
I expect unpleasantness.

That's my new philosophy!    :)


***NEW COMPUTER VIBES***
for DR DtM!!!!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JMK on April 29, 2009, 10:44:14 AM
I guess no one stayed for the ending of NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN. 
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JMK on April 29, 2009, 10:45:05 AM
I just mentioned "If I Were a Rich Man" in my review of THE ADVENTURE OF ENGLISH, wherein I lauded the correct use of the subjunctive.

Lauding the Correct Use of the Subjunctive is my new jazz big band piece.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ben on April 29, 2009, 10:57:56 AM
I didn't see the movie (No Country for Old Men). I saw the previews and knew I wouldn't like it, but then my taste is different than about 99.99% of the entire world so don't go by me.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 29, 2009, 11:36:45 AM
FWIW, Josh Brolin gives a terrific performance in "No Country for Old Men".   Javier Bardem isn't shabby, either.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JMK on April 29, 2009, 11:38:49 AM
Ben, I didn't think I would like it either, which is why I waited so long to finally watch it.  I loved it, though--reminded me, tonally at least, of the Coens' BLOOD SIMPLE.  The ending just seemed to come out of left field, though, and left me with a bunch o' questions.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: bk on April 29, 2009, 11:50:40 AM
Back from USC - very easy to get there and pick up tapes.
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Post by: George on April 29, 2009, 11:55:08 AM
A Very Happy Birthday to Our Very Own DR The Vixter!! ;D
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 29, 2009, 12:10:47 PM
I had a fantastic time at the opera! My date today was Tiger Lily, Sondra Lee herself, who is a wonderful kind lady who will have a memoir published in the fall titled I SLEPT WITH EVERYONE. I walked her home after the rehearsal - she lives 5 blocks south of me - and we ran into Donald Sadler on the way. It was nice ro see him again. When I first met him around 1972, I was working box office at the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, and Donald came to a performance with the original Mazeppa, Miss Faith Dane. He introduced her to me after the performance. Nice man.

As to the opera, it was very very funny and the mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca is amazing.
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Post by: George on April 29, 2009, 12:16:54 PM
One of my many excuses for being so E and T as of late is I'm busy working on a new play for our local community theatre. I absolutely love this play and recommend it to my fellow HHW community theatre members as a choice for a future season. Really, check it out:

37 Postcards by Michael McKeever (through the Barbara Hogenson Agency in NYC)

It's filled with the most eccentric, wacky, charming, funny, and endearing characters. Lots of laugh out loud moments, but lots of moving, poignant moments too -- it's about the way a family deals with the loss of a loved one. 

A great comedy with lots of heart ...  or is it a great drama with lots of laughs?  Whatever, it is absolutely wonderful (especially in the hands of our director and cast).

Is that a sequel to the Craig Lucas/Craig Carnelia musical, Three Postcards?

;)
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Jrand73 on April 29, 2009, 12:22:53 PM
DR ELMORE you are certainly rubbing elbows Broadway history today!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Jrand73 on April 29, 2009, 12:24:43 PM
MR BK - I just learned from my friend Keith Dunn that he worked the box office at the York Theatre when BRAIN FROM PLANET X was playing there.

He is a terrific singer and dancer and very funny comic actor - if you are looking for anyone in New York, you might want to see him.  i thought you were going to NYC for something..... in May.....but I forget why.....

DR JOSE - he might like the food tour as well.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ginny on April 29, 2009, 12:24:47 PM
Back from the bank, where I had my loose change converted into my Vera-Bradley-outlet-sale-seed-money.  Now I won't start feeling guilty until I've spent more than $46  ;)
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Jrand73 on April 29, 2009, 12:25:15 PM
Heading for rehearsal.  Act One run thru WITH music!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Jrand73 on April 29, 2009, 12:25:36 PM
Back from the bank, where I had my loose change converted into my Vera-Bradley-outlet-sale-seed-money.  Now I won't start feeling guilty until I've spent more than $46  ;)

Perfect....I like this thinking!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: vixmom on April 29, 2009, 12:27:23 PM
.

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DRvixmom, speaking of Shakespeare, whose death anniversary we all missed last week, I do believe the vixter and you would enjoy this musical based on A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM:


I will add it to my queue!  Thanks!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: vixmom on April 29, 2009, 12:35:41 PM
I decorate the front steps with balloons but I guess I didn't tie them tight enough - two of them flew away


Oh well there are still four left
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: vixmom on April 29, 2009, 12:36:38 PM
The Vixter has not arrived home yet fromschool I guess the rehearsals for the Shakespeare festival are running late.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Jrand73 on April 29, 2009, 12:59:28 PM
That Shakespeare fella does go on and on, that's fer shure.  And when you see one of his shows, you can't spit without hitting a king or a prince.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Jrand73 on April 29, 2009, 01:02:31 PM
Oh, if any DR happens to have one of those paperback copies of the script from MAN OF LA MANCHA that you would like to donate to PCPH, it would be most appreciated.  It is from TAMS-WITMARK and I would like as many people as possible to have a book and not sides.

I have been buying a few here and there and have four, but would like six or seven more.  Check your libraries!  Thanks.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 01:02:46 PM
Warmed up quickly early in the afternoon. I think we may have crept into the 80s. It certainly feels warmer than 70s to me.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 01:03:47 PM
I guess no one stayed for the ending of NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN. 

I thought you were asking bk. Obviously I've seen it; I've reviewed it twice on Blu-ray.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 29, 2009, 01:03:48 PM
"If I were a Flintstone
Yabba-dabba-yabba-dabba-yabba-dabba-dabba-doo..."
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 01:06:43 PM
Oh, if any DR happens to have one of those paperback copies of the script from MAN OF LA MANCHA that you would like to donate to PCPH, it would be most appreciated.  It is from TAMS-WITMARK and I would like as many people as possible to have a book and not sides.

I have been buying a few here and there and have four, but would like six or seven more.  Check your libraries!  Thanks.

I have one, and in fact I used it myself when I played The Duke/Dr. Carasco in a local production of MAN OF LA MANCHA. However, I'd like to hold onto it. Sorry, DR JRand.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 01:09:14 PM
I watched last night's RESCUE ME while I ate lunch this afternoon. Good episode with some really funny bits.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 01:10:13 PM
I had time, so I rewatched some of the performances from last night's IDOL again. Still thought Kris was overpraised and that Matt will go home tonight.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 01:11:57 PM
Next, I watched WISE BLOOD. What a peculiar, odd little provincial comedy-drama. The drama which happens in the last third is really a bit of a jolt compared to all the quirky comedy that has gone before it. Still, a small, funny little gem.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 01:13:46 PM
I spent the rest of the afternoon watching the bonus features. There were interviews with star Brad Dourif and each of the Fitzgerald brothers who wrote the movie.

There's an audio recording of Flannery O'Connor reading one of her short stories.

I got about halfway through a Bill Moyers program on director John Huston. I will need to finish it when I go back downstairs.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 01:14:00 PM
Page Five Dance!!!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: George on April 29, 2009, 01:15:14 PM
That Shakespeare fella does go on and on, that's fer shure.  And when you see one of his shows, you can't spit without hitting a king or a prince.

Or a Lord.  Let me introduce myself.  I'm Lord Montague! :D

Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: elmore3003 on April 29, 2009, 01:36:33 PM
That Shakespeare fella does go on and on, that's fer shure.  And when you see one of his shows, you can't spit without hitting a king or a prince.

Then you've never seen The Merry Wives Of Windsor!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: elmore3003 on April 29, 2009, 01:38:21 PM
Oh, if any DR happens to have one of those paperback copies of the script from MAN OF LA MANCHA that you would like to donate to PCPH, it would be most appreciated.  It is from TAMS-WITMARK and I would like as many people as possible to have a book and not sides.

I have been buying a few here and there and have four, but would like six or seven more.  Check your libraries!  Thanks.

DR JRand58, check out http://www.abebooks.com! I suspect they should have quite a few.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Amy on April 29, 2009, 01:44:00 PM
ASK BK:

Question 1: Bruce, I understand your mother was quite a different person than the mother characterized in the Kritzerland books. BUT, did your mother at least love to use common sayings and adages like the character in the book did? I just thought the way you would string several sayings together was hilarious. I'm afraid I would be disappointed to find your mother didn't use sayings at all.

Question 2: What's a box-folding question? I made the mistake (about a week ago?) of asking this question on a non-ask BK day and was severely punished by...not being answered.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 01:47:16 PM
I need to start writing now, so I'm hopping off-line and then will head downstairs for more viewing.

WBBL.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ben on April 29, 2009, 01:47:32 PM
I think the box folding question is one of those visual questions. You have a diagram that, when folded, will resemble a box. You have to look at the diagram and then decide which box it will look like when after it's folded.

I was HORRIFICALLY BAD at those kind of questions and I would fail miserably. I am not visually adept in that way and I have no concept of how to fold something in my mind so that it will resemble the diagram.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 29, 2009, 01:53:15 PM
Listening to INSIDE DAISY CLOVER.  One of the cues has a snippet that sounds exactly like the Theme to MCHALE'S NAVY.  I kid you not.


Which cue has that snippet?
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 29, 2009, 01:58:49 PM
This may not be news here in this forum, but Warner Brothers Home Video is extending an olive branch to folks who bought Warner product when HD-DVD was still in the marketplace.

The company is offering to take your HD-DVDs (on WB or associated label) and trade them out for the Blu-ray versions for $4.95 per disc.

You can trade up to 25 titles (multiple-disc sets count as one title, although you pay $4.95 per disc in a set).

Details can be found at Red2Blu.com.

I mailed off 23 HD-DVD inserts today.  I should have my Blu-ray replacement titles in 4 to 6 weeks.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 29, 2009, 02:04:02 PM
The World Health Organization has raised its pandemic alert for swine flu to the second highest level, meaning that it believes a global outbreak of the disease is imminent.

WHO says the phase 5 alert means there is sustained human to human spread in at least two countries. It also signals that efforts to produce a vaccine will be ramped up.


Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JMK on April 29, 2009, 02:10:49 PM
Listening to INSIDE DAISY CLOVER.  One of the cues has a snippet that sounds exactly like the Theme to MCHALE'S NAVY.  I kid you not.


Which cue has that snippet?

I was listening from the other room, so will have to do a more thorough report later--I'm pretty sure it was an instrumental interlude between some sung stuff about a wild, wacky world.  Does that make sense?  But it may not be that tune--just what's coming to mind right now.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 29, 2009, 02:54:48 PM
Listening to INSIDE DAISY CLOVER.  One of the cues has a snippet that sounds exactly like the Theme to MCHALE'S NAVY.  I kid you not.


Which cue has that snippet?

I was listening from the other room, so will have to do a more thorough report later--I'm pretty sure it was an instrumental interlude between some sung stuff about a wild, wacky world.  Does that make sense?  But it may not be that tune--just what's coming to mind right now.


I've listened to disc 1 many, many, MANY times, and I'm having a hard time recalling anything I've heard as bearing a similarity to the "'McHale's Navy' Theme" 
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JMK on April 29, 2009, 03:54:10 PM
Well, listen circa 4:43 on track 21.  It's in 3/4, but it's McHale's Navy.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 29, 2009, 04:04:30 PM
Good Evening!

I had another wonderful wandering the streets of New York City.  And, yes, of course, there was some food of course.  Oh, and a haircut.  A very good haircut. -Which I didn't have to wait for: I walked into Chelsea Barber. Max was sitting in a chair.  He motioned for me to take a seat, and he started cutting. 20 minutes later, I was out of there with a fresh 'do, able to feel the spring breeze on my scalp again.  Aaaaahhhh. :)
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 29, 2009, 04:17:32 PM
OK... And now that I'm home, I have to take care of the unpacking and repacking of my luggage.

Laters...
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: DAW on April 29, 2009, 04:20:12 PM
to feel the spring breeze on my scalp again.  Aaaaahhhh. :) 

The boy from Ipanema!    :)
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 29, 2009, 04:36:47 PM
Well, listen circa 4:43 on track 21.  It's in 3/4, but it's McHale's Navy.

If you mean the song "The Circus is a Wacky World", the tempo is certainly in the ballpark, but the syncopation is totally different, as is the melody line.  IMO, of course.  I can understand someone being reminded of the theme to "McHale's Navy" if one remembers that one.  I found it on youtube and refreshed my memory. 

Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JMK on April 29, 2009, 04:50:04 PM
Oh, Ron, Ron, you splendid, stubborn, adorable fool.  It's the snippet at 4:30 (I amend it now that I have it in front of me).  I will gladly notate it for you as well as the opening phrase of McHale's Navy.  They're more or less exactly the same.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Mr. Piggy on April 29, 2009, 04:53:12 PM
Oink!  Swine flu? Snort, oink, oink-oink!  Snort, oink, snort-snort, oink-oink, bad rap!  Oink!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 29, 2009, 04:55:05 PM
Oh, Ron, Ron, you splendid, stubborn, adorable fool.  It's the snippet at 4:30 (I amend it now that I have it in front of me).  I will gladly notate it for you as well as the opening phrase of McHale's Navy.  They're more or less exactly the same.


Wow!  You're harsh! 
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JMK on April 29, 2009, 05:00:32 PM
I've studied at the feet of the snark-master.  :)
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: pigs on April 29, 2009, 05:10:02 PM
Oink!  Swine flu? Snort, oink, oink-oink!  Snort, oink, snort-snort, oink-oink, bad rap!  Oink!

Hey!!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Cillaliz on April 29, 2009, 05:20:18 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE VIXTER~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Cillaliz on April 29, 2009, 05:24:15 PM
What day does the postage change ?  to 44 cents ?  Mailing all by bills in the next few days and forgot.

That reminds me, I should go buy a bunch of forever stamps. Then the increase doesn't matter
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: td on April 29, 2009, 05:28:39 PM
HAPPIEST OF NATAL DAYS,  DR VIXTER!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Michael on April 29, 2009, 05:32:21 PM
From Yesterday

DR TCB

So sorry to hear about your beautiful cat.

I am sure Angel is an angel
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: td on April 29, 2009, 05:32:52 PM
I also did not think that I would like NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, but, it's quickly become one of my favorite films.  One of things I admire about it is its ambiguous ending.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: td on April 29, 2009, 05:35:13 PM
I've been thinking about seeing WERE THE WORLD MINE, now that DR Elmore has strongly endorsed it, I'll definitely check it out.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: FJL on April 29, 2009, 05:43:02 PM
He likes the free, fresh breeze on his scalp
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: FJL on April 29, 2009, 05:43:52 PM
Wasn't "I Sleep with Everyone" the Forbidden Bway lyric for "Love Changes everything"
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JMK on April 29, 2009, 06:01:02 PM
Oy, I have spent most of today doing the MIDI (soon to be MP3) of the complete Bialystock number that closes Act I.  It featured virtually no snippets that sound like McHale's Navy.  ;)
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 29, 2009, 06:03:27 PM
DR JMK - You may have answered this already, and I may have missed said answer, but just in case...

Did your rental package from MTI include the sounds effects - bomb drops, grenades, gun shots... "Mel Brooks"?
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 29, 2009, 06:06:15 PM
I've studied at the feet of the snark-master.  :)

Now that I am home and have cued up said snippet at 4:30 into cue 21...I guess if one were inclined to "hear" the opening 2 or 3 seconds of the "McHale's Navy" theme, then a case could be made. 

 :P  :P I'll hate you forever now that you've forced the "McHale's Navy" theme into my noggin!!! :P  :P








 ;)
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 29, 2009, 06:07:30 PM
Good Evening, once again.

Well, I've unpacked my two large pieces of luggage and my one carry-on, as well as the four boxes of books, papers and other assorted items that I shipped back to myself.  I seem to have accounted for everything except for my light jacket (sweat suit).  Hmm...  I'm washing some shirts right now while watching "Lost" (live), and I shall commence packing for Chicago after said episode of "Lost".  -Although, since my train does not leave until 4:00 tomorrow afternoon, I could pack in the morning should I so desire.

And that's that for this post.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 29, 2009, 06:08:26 PM
He likes the free, fresh breeze on his scalp

-And the rest of lyric would then go... ???
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: FJL on April 29, 2009, 06:09:11 PM
The fella is a champ
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 29, 2009, 06:13:31 PM
The fella is a champ

I meant for the bridge. ;)
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: FJL on April 29, 2009, 06:21:21 PM
Climbs any alp?
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 29, 2009, 06:26:34 PM
Am looking forward to tonight's "Lost."

I've enjoyed many of this week's shows, especially the amazing season finales to "Chuck" and "Heroes" (although I'm a bit unnerved/unsettled about one development in the latter).

Loved the laugh-out-loud scene in the school nurse's office with Bridgit!   
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 29, 2009, 06:27:19 PM
Climbs any alp?


That laddy's a tramp!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: td on April 29, 2009, 07:10:19 PM
LOST's 100th episode. . . .wowza!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: FJL on April 29, 2009, 07:30:27 PM
MINI-HHW-GET-TOGETHER AT FRED AND SKIP'S FRI MAY 8

RSVP no later than May 3 to AOL address dylan43rd (Please don't RSVP here on HHW)

FRIDAY EVENING MAY 8, STARTING AROUND 7 P.M. IN HONOR OF BK BEING IN TOWN
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Jrand73 on April 29, 2009, 07:43:24 PM
I played three - count them three - parts in the rehearsal tonight, so I didn't have a chance to take any photos!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Jrand73 on April 29, 2009, 07:45:16 PM
Why is MR BK going to New York?  i forget.....

DR MATTH i completely understand that you want to keep your copy of MAN OF LA MANCHA.....I was requesting the odd this or that one that someone may have picked up along the way....sort of like ex-es. 

thanks for the link, DR ELMORE....but I am cheap enough to be looking at less than $4 a copy.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Jrand73 on April 29, 2009, 07:45:36 PM
THE BIRDS is on.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: bk on April 29, 2009, 07:46:06 PM
Back from casting day two - with a still surprising amount of no-shows.  The ignorance of these people is mind-boggling.  We saw some good people today, including very strong candidates for Eunice and Juanita (especially good - really cute and perky and a real Cuban).  I'd say we have seen no ensemble males that I'd be willing to cast, but I think we're okay for females.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: bk on April 29, 2009, 07:46:18 PM
Had dinner at Hugo's.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: bk on April 29, 2009, 07:47:40 PM
Amy - box-folding explanation was given by Ben on page five.  As to my mother, no, she was not different from the mother in the book - she was exactly the mother in the book - she did do the sayings, but not to the extent that I took them to - it was just really fun to embellish that.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Michael on April 29, 2009, 08:02:03 PM
ASK BK

Your song "Chinese Food In Bed" was it written for a show? If not is it autobiographical and can you divulge who it is about?
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: bk on April 29, 2009, 08:05:44 PM
Not written for a show and not autobiographical - it just sort of was a happy accident one night, when I was noodling at the piano and came up with the opening vamp.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 08:19:34 PM
I finished watching the Bill Moyers' interview with John Huston (some of it on the set of ANNIE). What a full life that man led, not all of it pleasant.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 08:23:40 PM
Then I took out my next Warner Archive selection: PAYMENT ON DEMAND. I've always thought this was one of Bette Davis' strongest, more mature films from the middle part of her career, and it often gets ignored.

It certainly looks the best of the Archive titles from that period of movie history that I've watched. A few white specks and one audio dropout. Otherwise, just fine.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 08:25:14 PM
Next I watched another NCIS episode from the season 2 set. A marine killed while videotaping an early morning sunrise. I did not guess the murderer though when his alibi was given I did hesitate a minute. I should have stuck to that gut instinct.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 08:25:47 PM
Next, I surfed through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. Nothing of interest, but the boys are on tomorrow.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 29, 2009, 08:26:53 PM
Oh, if any DR happens to have one of those paperback copies of the script from MAN OF LA MANCHA that you would like to donate to PCPH, it would be most appreciated.  It is from TAMS-WITMARK and I would like as many people as possible to have a book and not sides.

I have been buying a few here and there and have four, but would like six or seven more.  Check your libraries!  Thanks.

DR Jrand, ya wouldn't happen know anyone with a complete run of THEATRE ARTS magazine or at least issues from the 60s?  I know they printed the libretto in one issue--I remember reading it in my high school library.  Unfortunately, I don't remember which particular issue it was...
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 08:30:43 PM
The President's press conference took off BETTER OFF TED tonight, so I watched some other items on my DVR that are being stored there until I can transfer them over to DVD-R. That took up about 30 minutes. When I went to the list, the cable box snapped to what it was recording then - IDOL results and I got to see the last person placed into the bottom three.









I had a feeling this was going to happen. All day I had this gut feeling that Adam was going to be in the bottom three. Although I hoped he wouldn't be eliminated, I did hope that it would serve as a wake-up call to his fans that they have to vote if they want him to get to the finals. No one can ever assume anyone is a shoo-in.

I was sweating bullets a bit when Adam and Matt were the bottom two. Could the best singer get kicked out in 5th place? As it turned out, the right person was sent packing. Next week is rock and roll week. It'll be interesting to see what songs the final four select. I assume they'll each do two songs.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 08:31:53 PM
LOST - another amazing, mind-boggling episode. And that ending! Simply astonishing!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 08:32:50 PM
I ended my evening watching tonight's LAW & ORDER. A hate crimes case against illegal aliens. Interesting story but a very predictable conclusion.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: vixmom on April 29, 2009, 08:38:08 PM
"If I were a Flintstone
Yabba-dabba-yabba-dabba-yabba-dabba-dabba-doo..."

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: vixmom on April 29, 2009, 08:50:48 PM
Instead of a cake, the Vixter requested (and then made and decorated) cupcakes

Here she is after blowing out all the candles

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/Vixcupcakes.jpg)
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: George on April 29, 2009, 08:56:16 PM
Wow!  She has certainly grown up!  Vixmom, I remember you posting this picture of her at age 8 (I tend to save a lot of the pictures that are posted on HHW :)):
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Matt H. on April 29, 2009, 09:00:20 PM
I'm heading downstairs to bed now.

Good night!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 29, 2009, 09:07:33 PM
I liked tonight's "Lost" too.  However, for some reason, none of the surprises were that surprising to me.  Who knows? Maybe I've already seen it. ;)
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: bk on April 29, 2009, 09:07:55 PM
That's not the Vixter!  That can't be the Vixter!  She's blossomed from a very cute child into a very beautiful young gal. 
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: bk on April 29, 2009, 09:08:11 PM
Was trying to watch a motion picture but am too antsy.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 29, 2009, 09:12:23 PM
DR vixter - Que Bellissima!!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: JoseSPiano on April 29, 2009, 09:26:14 PM
bk - Are you using a casting agent? Were any of your no-shows with a talent agency?  If so, did you - or Cason - make the "Are they on there way?" call?
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Jrand73 on April 29, 2009, 09:48:12 PM
What a lovely photo, DR ViXMOM!  And the cake is terrific!!

DR DtM - thanks for the Theatre Arts idea.....it would certainly be much less PHOTO COPYING were i to find one.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Jrand73 on April 29, 2009, 09:48:35 PM
I may stay up to watch THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO....
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Laura on April 29, 2009, 09:56:14 PM
I also think of the Vixter as a little girl. But then, I think of DRs Sandra and Megan as little girls, too.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Sam on April 29, 2009, 10:32:42 PM
Happy Birthday Vixter.

Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Sam on April 29, 2009, 10:33:46 PM
Thanks Jose, May llth.

Thanks MattH, Criminal Minds, really good again.

Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Sam on April 29, 2009, 10:38:45 PM
Had dinner at Canter's.   The place never changes, although as I get older it looks tackier than I remember.  The food is still good.

Also heard another wonderful set of young theatre work's stories.  My friend's production company helps kids in highschool write stories for plays, then professional actors perform them on stage.

Tonight was at the Greenway Theatre on Fairfax.  First time I was there(for something else), I believe BK and Cindy Williams were both in attendance.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: George on April 29, 2009, 10:52:04 PM
Happy 500th Post, Sam!! :D

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/Sams500thPost.png)

You're now a HERO Member!!
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Sam on April 29, 2009, 10:53:14 PM
I picked up No Country for Old Men at Target yesterday for $5.  I guess I should watch it this weekend.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Sam on April 29, 2009, 10:55:01 PM
Hi George

500 posts, and 5 stars.

The time goes quickly, when we are having fun.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: Sam on April 29, 2009, 10:59:25 PM
Goodnight everyone.

2 days till the weekend.
Title: Re: IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Post by: George on April 30, 2009, 12:00:52 AM
I need to get to sleep.  Tomorrow (I JUST realized) is the last day to pay my property taxes!!  I need to get to the court house early.  It's also the last day for me to order (renew) my season ticket to the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle...if I want.  I'm still deciding.  I do want to see the new musical version of Catch Me If You Can.  We'll see.