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Title: THE BRIGHT ELUSIVE BUTTERFLY OF LOVE
Post by: bk on November 11, 2005, 12:07:47 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes have not eluded you, and now it is time for you to post until the bright elusive cows come home - they're off looking for love in all the wrong places.
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Post by: bk on November 11, 2005, 12:11:06 AM: And the word of the day is: TERETE!
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Post by: Charles Pogue on November 11, 2005, 12:37:16 AM: Bk, try Alexis with Errol Flynn in Gentleman Jim, some nice stuff. The western you may thinking of is also with Flynn...actually there are two...Montana and San Antonio. In San Antonio, I believe she sings some ditty...Some Sunday Morning??? Sorry, I can't be anymore exact the movie references are inaccessible at the moment.
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Post by: George on November 11, 2005, 01:12:43 AM: BK, I have a video of a live 1982 TV concert called "That's Singing: The Best of Broadway (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/6301648897/qid=1131700189/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-6738108-7460936?v=glance&s=video)" (according to the video box, the original title was "Showstoppers: The Best of Broadway"). Anyway, it has Alexis Smith singing "Could I Leave You?" from Follies. Is that something you could use?

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Post by: George on November 11, 2005, 01:14:50 AM: AND it has your very own Stephen Nathan singing "All For the Best" from Godspell! ;D
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Post by: George on November 11, 2005, 01:18:55 AM: I just realized that you asked for "a good Alexis Smith DVD" and this is only available on VHS. My sister's boyfriend could transfer it to DVD, but it would probably take too long for you. :-\
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Post by: Michael on November 11, 2005, 04:11:22 AM: TOD

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

and to DR Rodzinsky

Yes I know that Chitty etc was written by Ian Flemming just as You Only Live Twice was written by Flemming. I was refering to the film versions.

I really do think Dahl must have had a dark side when it came to children. Some of his children's novels especially Matilda was basically about child abuse with only one of the characters almost getting what they deserve.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 11, 2005, 04:30:56 AM: Of course one of my favorite Alexis Smith performances is also only available on VHS: THAT HAPPY FEELING as an actress with a yen for Curt Jergens.

"Come on over, we'll have a party that'll make those Roman get togethers look like a taffy-pull!"
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Post by: Michael on November 11, 2005, 04:32:00 AM: Quote from: George on November 11, 2005, 01:12:43 AM
BK, I have a video of a live 1982 TV concert called "That's Singing: The Best of Broadway (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/6301648897/qid=1131700189/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-6738108-7460936?v=glance&s=video)" (according to the video box, the original title was "Showstoppers: The Best of Broadway"). Anyway, it has Alexis Smith singing "Could I Leave You?" from Follies. Is that something you could use?

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/6301648897.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

Should point out that the tape is not the complete version of the show that aired on PBS. I think I still have it.

There were many performances by the originally stars singing their songs. Many in semblances of costumes and set pieces.

Here is what's on the tape.

1. Everything's Coming Up Roses--Ethel Merman (Gypsy)
2. Quadrille--the American Dance Machine (Can-Can)
3. Get Some Cash for Your Trash--Nell Carter (Ain't Misbehaving)
4. You Could Drive a Person Crazy--Donna McKechnie, Pamela Myers, Susan Browning (Company)
5. You Made Me Love You--Debbie Reynolds (Irene)
6. Try to Remember--Jerry Orbach (The Fantastics)
7. Shriner's Dance--Chita Rivera and the American Dance Machine (Bye Bye Birdie)
8. Summer Loving--Barry Bostwick and Carol Demas (Grease)
9. Sleeping Bee--Diahann Carroll (House of Flowers)
10. Never Will I Marry--Anthony Perkins (Greenwillow)
11. All for the Best--Stephen Nathan and David Haskell (Godspell)
12. Mean to Me--Nell Carter (Ain't Misbehaving)
13. I Believe in You--Robert Morse (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying)
14. Could I Leave You--Alexis Smith (Follies)
15. Charlie's Place--Donna McKechnie, Wayne Cilento, and the American Dance Machine (Over Here)
16. Little Old New York--Chita Rivera and the American Dance Machine (Tenderloin)
17. Pretty Woman--Len Cariou (Sweeney Todd)
18. Send in the Clowns--Glynis Johns and Len Cariou (A Little Night Music)
19. Those Were the Good Old Days--Ray Walston (Damn Yankees)
20. They Say It's Wonderful--Ethel Merman (Annie Get Your Gun)
21. Lullaby of Broadway--Jerry Orbach and the entire company

In the Broadcast was:

Mary Martin and children (Ethnically mixed) singing Do Re Mi
Debbie Reynolds Alice Blue Gown (I think) from Irene
I think Tom Bosley did something from Fiorello as he was the host of the show.
I believe other performances were also dropped from the original broadcast.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 11, 2005, 04:32:20 AM: Very interested in hearing about the Gower Champion book from MR BK and others who may read it.

DVD: Rock Rock Rock - courtesy DR MBARNUM

VHS: The Flesh Eaters - courtesy DR MBARNUM

CD: Doris Day the 1960's Singles
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 11, 2005, 05:16:15 AM: Another day at home with Mario Frangoulis; it's very tedious work jumping from theprinted chart to the new scores I'm filling out. I'd rather be writing from scratch.

I've ordered the Gower Champion book, and I expect it will arrive next week. For some reason (REWIND, p'raps?), I'm rereading the unxpurgated, unabridged Penguin translation of THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO. What a great book. It's as long, if not longer, than the unabridged LES MISERABLES, but I find Dumas more fun than Hugo, and I found LES MIS a bit of a chore.

TOD:
CD: LAST STARFIGHTER, Rebecca Luker's LEAVING HOME, Kurt Weill symphonies with the LADY IN THE DARK arrangements by Russell Bennett.
DVD: WIZARD OF OZ, REEFER MADNESS
VHS: el cheapo
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Post by: Ben on November 11, 2005, 05:21:43 AM: Yes, I did win a sparkling prize last night, although the prize (two actually) was not as sparkling as one would hope. Here I am, a prize winner, carping about my prizes.

One prize is a voucher for two tickets to The Donkey Show. Here is a link so you may see what it's all about:

http://www.thedonkeyshow.com/

I also got a voucher for two tickets to Five Course Love, a new three character piece at the Minetta Lane Theatre. Again, a link for those of you interested.

http://www.fivecourselove.com/

If the show had not received some really bad reviews, I might be more interested in seeing the show. The reviews listed on the Web site are only some of the notices. Others have said it's dreadful, full of insulting stereotypical jokes and aside from the performers it's a wonder why it moved from GeVa Theatre.

Oh, well. We shall see.

I did have a good time with Jason last night. Anthony is still recovering from a cold and since it has turned chilly in NYC he decided to stay in and watch reruns of Law and Order and movies on Lifetime Movie Network.
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Post by: Ben on November 11, 2005, 05:29:17 AM: I'm not listening to anything right now but I will be listening to something soon. Don't know what, though.

We have things to watch at home but nothing is in the DVD/VCR waiting to be played.

I might have to make a visit to a Dog Spa and Hotel today after work. A friend who has a beagle is away on business for two weeks. He boards Homer (the beagle) when he goes away. I was listed as the emergency contact. Well, yesterday, while I was watching Mr. Mineo pine for James Dean, someone from Dog Spa called to say that while Homer was playing, he pulled a nail out of his paw. Apparently it's minor. A vet will examine him today and perhas prescribe an antibiotic. I will call the Spa soon to see if Homer is allowed visitors so I can let my friend know that his doggie is OK. Homer is suffering relocation anxiety. He was just moved (about two months ago) from a home in Ann Arbor with a yard and a big house to a 15th floor apartment on 28th Street in New York. He's acting out to show his unhappiness. One day he jumped on the coffee table and peed all over it. After that Elan, (no, not the Elan that posts here) put him in the kitchen with a gate. Homer was not stopped by the gate. It was destroyed and he escaped from the kitchen into the rest of the apartment. Poor doggie. It's hard enough for a child to relocated but a dog can't say anything. All he can do is pee and chew and act out.
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Post by: Ben on November 11, 2005, 05:31:17 AM: Well, on to work for me. I'll be back later.

Hi Larry. Bye Larry.

Antonia, I didn't recognize Tom in the dancing picture from last night because he wasn't wearing his glasses.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 11, 2005, 05:41:15 AM: MEdia check

iPod -- 90s playlist. Mambo #5! Can't listen to that one enough times, can't we?

Tivo -- INVASION. I got two episodes to catch up on in addition to the episode I missed viewing and recording two weeks ago. I keep checking to see if iTunes is offering INVASION the way they do LOST and DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES but so far no go.
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Post by: FJL on November 11, 2005, 06:17:29 AM: BK mentioned Carol Reed's FALLEN IDOL in the notes. The young actor in the film, Bobby Henrey, grew up to be the formidable (in a good way) head of the International Tax Consulting Group at Coopers & Lybrand, Robert Henrey, and Robert was my boss for about four years in the 1980's. When I saw the film again a few years ago, and little Bobby Henrey shouted out "Baines" to Ralph Richardson, you could see the seeds of the impressive adult and boss he would become, firm but generally fair.

Small coincidence: I had worked for Robert Henrey in the summer of 1982, and then when I started working for his department full-time in the fall of 1983, the day I started happened to be the day Ralph Richardson's death hit the papers, so FALLEN IDOL had been mentioned in the papers that day.

That International group at Coopers & Lybrand was a somewhat theatrically-oriented group. One of my other bosses in Robert Henrey's department, Tom Bissell, was the son of the co-author of PAJAMA GAME and the author of SAY DARLING. (After I saw Robert Armin's beautiful production of SAY DARLING in 1996, I had called Tom Bissell and mentioned that I had seen it, and Tom had not known about it but went to see it and loved it.)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 11, 2005, 06:18:04 AM: Good Morning!

Good Day!

And Goodbye... for now.

:)

Laters...
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Post by: Jennifer on November 11, 2005, 06:25:52 AM: Can I ask you guys in the US a question? Do most people have Veteran's Day off work? And would most banks definitely be closed?
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Post by: Ben on November 11, 2005, 06:31:12 AM: Yes, most banks (and the Post Office) are closed and no, most people do not have the day off.
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Post by: TPunk on November 11, 2005, 06:35:19 AM: I think Veteran's day is about half and half as far as work holidays go. For instance, the Jewish Board and Playbill where Tom and I work are open. But the schools are all closed. I believe all of the banks would be too since they seem to take off every day possible.
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Post by: TPunk on November 11, 2005, 06:47:44 AM: Media Check
VCR: last night's episode of Alias
Book: Under the Banner of Heaven
Music: Sarah Shannon & Megan Slankard
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Post by: Jennifer on November 11, 2005, 06:57:21 AM: Did anybody else see Survivor last night?

Were you surprised at who got voted off? OR when quarterback guy showed up with the mystery Idol. I was sort of thinking he might have found it. And i was totally wondering if they were going to show it. I sort of wish they had (hopefully they will next week).

How funny when gary saw Judd looking up in the air when he said the idol was on the ground! :)
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Post by: MBarnum on November 11, 2005, 07:11:03 AM: Media Check:

VHS: Jeff Chandler and Colleen Miller in MAN IN THE SHADOW (which I am taping off of TCM tomorrow).

DVD: More episodes of LOCK-UP.

CD: A NIGHT IN ISTANBUL: Traditional Ottoman Music Meets the Lates Turkish Beats.
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Post by: MBarnum on November 11, 2005, 07:13:30 AM: My sis and I will be heading up to Sherwood shortly to babysit her son's (my nephew's) kids Taylor and Ben.

It is amazing how excited we both are about it! LOL! We just adore those two kids!
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Post by: Ben on November 11, 2005, 07:25:10 AM: Things are shaping up for the great Dublin tour. I recorded 12 more segments for Showtime, the radio show to which I contribute and when I spoke to the producer she said that two of the dates I gave her are good for Beverly, the host. We will fly across the pond to Cardiff, see a bit of Wales and also meet Beverly Humphreys. Now I just have to find a place for Christmas dinner in Dublin :-)

I also should be on the air next week with a review of Souvenir, the new play w/music about Florence Foster Jenkins. It opened last night to decent reviews but a show about Jenkins starring Maureen Lipman opened in London last month. The producer wants to play that up so she will try to get my segment on next week's (November 16th) show.
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Post by: Jason on November 11, 2005, 07:27:06 AM: Geez, I wish we had the day off. Or at least a half-day. 75% of the customers in the amateur department are schools, and...well...they're closed today. Fine by me, but let's close up early, too! We won't get any mail today, so there will be very little to process after 1:30-ish. I just want to go home, curl up and watch a movie. And maybe have some pizza. Mmmm...pizza.

DR Ben: I just found out that I may actually get my wish - I might have the entire apartment to myself over Thanksgiving weekend!!! Oh, RAPTURE! I honestly don't think I've had one night by myself in that apartment in six months, when Jenn came back from her tour. Keep your fingers crossed that the roommates actually do head up to Boston!
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Post by: vixmom on November 11, 2005, 07:36:01 AM: Hi guys! I have not caught up and I will be taking a half day today as Vixdad & the Vixter are both off and the Vixter has a concert this evening so I will spend the afternooon helpin her "get gorgeous" and then we are off to see her sing and then who knows?!
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Post by: vixmom on November 11, 2005, 07:38:54 AM: We met withthe cardiologist yesterday and vixdada will be goingin for an angiogram on the mroning of the 29th, probably immedaitely to progress to an angioplasty with one or "stents". Apparently the heart muscle itself looks good but e may bneeed neof more vessels "cleaned out" so not wonderful news byt not devastating either. Prayers vibes etc are all very much appreciated.
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Post by: vixmom on November 11, 2005, 07:40:08 AM: Georeg thank you for the West Wing it arrived yesterday!! We wer not in a TV mood last night so we shall be viewing it tonight or tomorrow. Thanks so much!!
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 11, 2005, 07:40:41 AM: More Vibes to Vixdad!
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 11, 2005, 07:42:12 AM: BK- For Paul Winfield, may I suggest the great scene in DAMNATION ALLEY where he and Jan-Michael Vincent are singing "Will the Circle Be Unbroken".

Then cut to the scene where Winfield is being devoured by giant hissing cockroaches.

Or maybe not...
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Post by: Matt H. on November 11, 2005, 07:42:35 AM: It's not a good film, but Alexis Smith is in NIGHT AND DAY which is on DVD.

The performances of the music are certainly fine.

As Charles Pogue said, she's wonderful in GENTLEMAN JIM, but that's not out on DVD yet (supposedly slated for the next Errol Flynn box in 2006).
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Post by: Matt H. on November 11, 2005, 07:43:59 AM: Good morning!

We have a REAL autumn day here. Beautiful blue skies and very cool, crisp temperatures.
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 11, 2005, 07:44:32 AM: Michael S-
Dahl definitely had some kind of issues with child abuse. The adults in his books are almost always screwy.

Has anyone else ever read DANNY, CHAMPION OF THE WORLD ?
That's an odd one where this kid's deadbeat dad gets him into pheasant poaching.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 11, 2005, 07:46:40 AM: The Gower CHampion book was slated to be delivered today, but as there is no mail service, I guess I will get it tomorrow. Looking forward to reading it. We will then have, if this book is any good, excellent biographies on perhaps the three greatest Broadway choreographers of the late Golden Age: Michael Bennett, Bob Fosse, and now Gower Champion. (Tommy Tune wrote his own book which I wouldn't rank anywhere near the complete jobs done on Bennett and Fosse by their biographers.)
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Post by: vixmom on November 11, 2005, 07:47:36 AM: Gonna go try and check up on the past couple of days!
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Post by: JMK on November 11, 2005, 07:48:28 AM: MattH beat me to the punch--yes, Night and Day is on DVD. She looks grand in that film, so I think that is a great choice.

TOD: DVD: The Testament of Dr. Mabuse. I just showed DS Betsy one of the most proto-Hitchcockian (that's a word, isn't it? ;) ) moments I've ever seen outside of an actual Hitchcock film: the sequence in the cars with the horn-honking (I won't say more in case you've never seen the film, but it is one great sequence, let me tell you that).

CD: Celso Fonseca. This guy absolutely channels Caetano Veloso, I tell you. Smooooooth vocals and that ineluctable Brasilian beat. ;D
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Post by: Matt H. on November 11, 2005, 07:50:16 AM: Friday Media Check:

CD - HIT THE DECK (soundtrack)
DUBARRY WAS A LADY (soundtrack)

DVD - MYSTERIOUS SKIN (thanks to DRs td and Ron P's recommendations)
BOYS TOWN

DVR - last night's REUNION
last night's JOEY
Tuesday night's THE OFFICE
BIRTH (Nicole Kidman)
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Post by: vixmom on November 11, 2005, 07:51:13 AM: Quote from: Rodzinski on November 11, 2005, 07:44:32 AM
Michael S-
Dahl definitely had some kind of issues with child abuse. The adults in his books are almost always screwy.

Has anyone else ever read DANNY, CHAMPION OF THE WORLD ?
That's an odd one where this kid's deadbeat dad gets him into pheasant poaching.

Did you ever read his autobiography 'My Family & Other Animals"?

Kind of an odd childhood...
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Post by: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 07:55:36 AM: Friday greetings!

Dayton Metro Library is not closed for Veteran's Day, nor are most other public library systems. However, when I worked for a university library, Veteran's Day was what they called a "minimal staffing" day, when the support staff had the day off, but the librarians (who were considered faculty) did not. That meant that we were expected to provide full service with very little staff.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 11, 2005, 07:57:50 AM: Alexis Smith had a part in THE LITTLE GIRL WHO LIVES DOWN THE LANE, too, and I know bk HAD that movie since he wrote some thoughts about it a week or two ago. He may have traded it in, however.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 11, 2005, 08:04:34 AM: I used to dread Veteran's Day when I was teaching. The ROTC from the high school would come over and have a memorial ceremony in the front courtyard (which I thought was a great idea and fully supported; the kids needed to know about the sacrifices that have been made for our freedoms). Rather than use our closed circuit camera system to shoot the ceremony but let us remain in our classrooms and watch, we'd herd all 900 students into that courtyard where very few could see anything while trying to keep order and discipline with adolescents who couldn't see and were having to stand still for 20-30 minutes was something of an ordeal.

I suppose it was good training for them in a way, but there was always that potential for disruption and trouble. And there were always screams galore during the 21 gun salute, even though all the kids had been alerted about it prior to the ceremony.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 11, 2005, 08:07:20 AM: I need to hop in the shower now and get ready for the day. I have some errands to run and then must pack for my overnight excursion.

WBBL.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 11, 2005, 08:07:54 AM: [move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~EXCELLENT HEALTH VIBES FOR VIXDAD!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Re Roald Dahl and child abuse: this goes back to Dickens, The Babes in the Wood, even folklore: look at Hansel and Gretel and the Pied Piper, not to mention the loathsome Children's Crusade. John Boswell wrote a book on child abandonment in the middle ages. Harry Potter is a victim of child abuse as well. We're always cheering for the good victim who ends up in a tub of butter.
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Post by: Jason on November 11, 2005, 08:21:49 AM: ...Life's candy and the sun's a tub of buttuh...

(Yes, I know the real lyric is BOWL...)
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Post by: vixmom on November 11, 2005, 08:56:25 AM: I am caught up and I thank you all for the vibes, and for the kind emails as well
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Post by: vixmom on November 11, 2005, 08:59:34 AM: and before I go further... I have been quite remiss in saying:

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy Veteran's Day
to our very own
Dear Reader Veterans[/move]
Thank you for your years of service!!!!
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Post by: bk on November 11, 2005, 09:02:24 AM: Thanks for all the great Alexis suggestions. I have Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane and Night and Day, so that's good. Isn't Lucy and Jessie on one of those B'way's Lost Treasures DVDs? Or, can someone burn a DVD of just Could I Leave You off of That's Singing?

Are any of Paul Winfield's well-known films out on DVD?
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 11, 2005, 09:03:13 AM: What, pray tell, is the latest Turkish beat?
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 11, 2005, 09:03:20 AM: Quote from: Jason on November 11, 2005, 08:21:49 AM
...Life's candy and the sun's a tub of buttuh...

(Yes, I know the real lyric is BOWL...)

Actually, DRJason, I think it's "ball" of butter.
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Post by: bk on November 11, 2005, 09:03:42 AM: For Al Freeman, I think I've got that film that takes place on the subway, The Incident - I think that's him, and, of course, I've got Finian's Rainbow and will use the famous slow walk bit where he's bringing Keenan Wynn the mint julep.
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Post by: Jason on November 11, 2005, 09:16:23 AM: As expected, Ms. Judy Kaye received glowing reviews for her terrific performance in SOUVENIR. Also, as expected, most of the reviews say that the show is too long - that it's a one-joke wonder that wouldn't work without Ms. Kaye's wonderfully bad performance (in this case, her bad performance is a misnomer - she gives a great performance playing a really bad singer).

Despite the reviews, I just don't see it running that long...how in the world will they ever fill the Lyceum? I hope the audiences prove me wrong in this case - everyone should see/hear what Judy's (I can call her Judy - we've worked together in the studio ;) ) doing up there...
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Post by: Jason on November 11, 2005, 09:18:29 AM: Oh, my...what a faux pas! I guess "ball of butter" does make more sense, but...geez! I've been mishearing Barbra for years now! Did anyone else think it was BOWL???
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Post by: Matt H. on November 11, 2005, 09:30:46 AM: The Alexis Smith "Story of Lucy and Jessie" is not on any of the LOST TREASURES DVDs (yet). Perhaps the next go-round. (She did it years after winning the Tony for FOLLIES. They didn't do any FOLLIES numbers on the telecast the year it won 7 awards.)

I could burn Alexis' "Could I Leave You" on a DVD but only IF I can find that tape I recorded off some cable channel when it broadcast that show. I have hundreds of those old homemade videotapes, and even though I have them labeled, I'm sure the box is not labeled THAT'S SINGING. I called it something else, and it would take some time to find. Don't mind looking if no one else can accommodate bk, but I am not going to be back in town until tomorrow afternoon.

How soon do you need it, bk?
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Post by: Matt H. on November 11, 2005, 09:32:25 AM: Quote from: bk on November 11, 2005, 09:02:24 AM

Are any of Paul Winfield's well-known films out on DVD?

His Oscar-nominated role in SOUNDER was released on DVD, but I think it was a pan and scan release of that Panavision film.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 11, 2005, 09:37:35 AM: Winfield is also in STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN, and that's definitely available on DVD (in a couple of different versions!)
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Post by: Matt H. on November 11, 2005, 09:40:32 AM: Need to go have a quick lunch and then get to packing. My ride is going to be here around 3 p.m.

Will try to pop back on this afternoon before I go, and if possible, later on tonight after the show.
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Post by: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 09:42:01 AM: DR vixmom - thank you for your Veteran's Day message. My DH Richard is a proud Army vet and very busy today with activities centered at the American Legion post where he is a member of the Honor Guard (the guys who do military funerals). They've also done school programs like DR MattH described, but they're only for 7th graders and are in the school auditorium - they are very dramatic and the students are quite mannerly and respectful.
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Post by: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 09:45:07 AM: Quote from: Jason on November 11, 2005, 09:16:23 AM
As expected, Ms. Judy Kaye received glowing reviews for her terrific performance in SOUVENIR. Also, as expected, most of the reviews say that the show is too long - that it's a one-joke wonder that wouldn't work without Ms. Kaye's wonderfully bad performance (in this case, her bad performance is a misnomer - she gives a great performance playing a really bad singer).

Could a REALLY "really bad singer" pull off the part? If so, Broadway, here I come ;)!
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Post by: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 09:50:13 AM: DR Joy - I was glad to read yesterday that your friend in Jordan is OK.

DR TPunk - I loved the dancing picture you posted last night.
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Post by: William F. Orr on November 11, 2005, 09:57:49 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on November 11, 2005, 05:16:15 AM
Another day at home with Mario Frangoulis; it's very tedious work...

Some of us pray for such tedium! ;D
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 11, 2005, 10:17:16 AM: The black guy in THE INCIDENT is the late Brock Peters.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 11, 2005, 10:20:24 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on November 11, 2005, 09:03:20 AM
Actually, DRJason, I think it's "ball" of butter.

It's not "Baal of butter"? I always thought that Merrill was making a reference to the ancient Phoenician sun-god.
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 11, 2005, 10:35:35 AM: Good stuff, Dan!
Acutally "Butter of Baal" would be a great name for a sun-tan lotion.
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 11, 2005, 10:36:16 AM: Al Freeman is in THE DETECTIVE, which you had a few weeks ago.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 11, 2005, 10:56:31 AM: Actually is "Bawl of butter" - she is crying because she keeps getting margarine!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 11, 2005, 10:56:58 AM: Then the sun spits morning into this guy's face!
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Post by: JMK on November 11, 2005, 11:12:53 AM: Max Preeo just posted that Deep Discount DVD's 20% off sale is up and running again! Just went and spent several hundred (but several hundred less than I would have spent ;D). Codes are SUPERSALE and USATODAY. This is a great way to get those boxed sets you've been waiting for, cheap, cheap, cheap.
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Post by: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 11:20:42 AM: TOD - CD(car): On my way to work this morning, Standing in the Shadows of Motown soundtrack; on my way home later today, Mario Frangoulis' Follow Your Heart, the only MF recording available in my library system.

DVD - Who knows? DS Rob will be home for the weekend, so we'll try to watch a movie and eat pizza together.

VCR - ?
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Post by: Ben on November 11, 2005, 11:23:17 AM: Paging Danise, Paging Danise!!!

Here is a link to a program on BBC Radio 2 hosted by Michael Ball. It airs today and will be available through next Friday. It's got to do with the Country Music Awards ceremony which is being held in Manhattan this year, at Madison Square Garden.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/r2music/documentaries/balloverbroadway.shtml (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/r2music/documentaries/balloverbroadway.shtml)
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Post by: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 11:24:13 AM: Would you believe, after all the jewelry talk yesterday, that I forgot to wear earrings today?
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Post by: JMK on November 11, 2005, 11:30:20 AM: Re: Baal. My ASCAP Publishing entity is called Ba'alshazar Music. The root ba'al is actually quite interesting for those of you who are etymologically inclined.
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Post by: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 11:34:01 AM: DR Ben - Your trip to Ireland, with the additional visit to Wales, sounds wonderful! I'm so glad you'll get to meet Beverly - be sure to have some photos taken that you can post for us!
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Post by: Jason on November 11, 2005, 11:42:30 AM: This is painful. We're sooooo un-busy that the day is dragging along. All the schools in the country are closed - there' s no mail. I think I've had 5 phone calls all day. Why won't they close up early? It's ridiculous!
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Post by: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 11:44:55 AM: Quote from: Jason on November 11, 2005, 11:42:30 AM
This is painful. We're sooooo un-busy that the day is dragging along. All the schools in the country are closed - there' s no mail. I think I've had 5 phone calls all day. Why won't they close up early? It's ridiculous!

DR Jason - We're not too busy, either. People probably assume we're closed.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 11, 2005, 11:46:38 AM: My dad was an Army veteran, and I will always be proud and grateful for what he and millions of others have done for our country.

I hope my criticism of the way our Veteran's Day celebration was observed didn't come across as disrespectful. I just think the service could have been handled much more efficiently and for a greater overall impression had we used all the facilities at our disposal.
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Post by: Jason on November 11, 2005, 11:47:05 AM: Quote from: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 11:44:55 AM
DR Jason - We're not too busy, either. People probably assume we're closed.

Most of our customers' businesses ARE closed, so there's VERY little happening in the way of business today. What could it possibly hurt to close up at 3:00?
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Post by: Jason on November 11, 2005, 11:48:56 AM: DR JMK: Thank you for the notification about DeepDiscountDVD's sale!! As you all know, I was just ripped off by someone at Amazon.com, but with the discount, I just bought the Hitchcock Masterpiece Collection for only about $10 more than what I paid on Amazon - and I can trust DeepDiscountDVD!!

Now, if only Amazon would hurry up and give me my refund...
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Post by: Matt H. on November 11, 2005, 11:49:15 AM: Want to say a few things about the shows I watched this afternoon.

JOEY had another good episode, matched with the good one from last week. Nope, it's not a great comedy, but they're starting to make use of the cast in what they do best, and Matt LeBlanc's work last night should be his Emmy submission tape if he's able to get nominated.
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Post by: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 11:52:16 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on November 11, 2005, 11:46:38 AM
I hope my criticism of the way our Veteran's Day celebration was observed didn't come across as disrespectful. I just think the service could have been handled much more efficiently and for a greater overall impression had we used all the facilities at our disposal.

Not at all, DR MattH. I think what made the school program so successful here was that it was the final event in the students' cross-discipline study of the Vietnam War. They did something in every class that related, even in math, where they studied probability by learning about the draft lottery. They were totally into the subject by the time all these uniformed veterans showed up, carrying rifles, yet.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 11, 2005, 11:53:07 AM: THE OFFICE had another very funny and oddly poignant episode. This has become my favorite comedy on television. The losers on the show are given some moments where they can feel like winners, and the characters with crushes get some validation before it gets snatched away. In this regard, with the addition of some heart along with the boss's callousness and buffoonery, the American version of the show has gained on its British counterpart. It has now become its own show without having to wilt in the huge shadow of its predecessor.
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Post by: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 11:54:23 AM: Off for a couple hours of information waitressing.

Bye for now.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 11, 2005, 11:56:51 AM: SMALLVILLE was certainly different last night and surprised me by its not being a dream.

In the old comic books, you'd have these unbelievable stories and in the last couple of panels, the character would wake up from a dream and you'd realize that, much like Dorothy in the movie version of THE WIZARD OF OZ, the entire adventure had been a dream (Should I have said "spoiler here? ;D )

But, nope, this wasn't a dream despite a lot of property and personal destruction that seemed to be going on. Very surprising!
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Post by: Sandra on November 11, 2005, 11:58:14 AM: Now I want butter.

The dreaded Dr. C hasn't given out the paper topic yet, so I have a paper-free Cherry-Coke-full three-day weekend. Woo hoo!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 11, 2005, 12:02:33 PM: DR SANDRA why not write a paper on SPEC and it will be ready when the assignment comes?
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Post by: Jason on November 11, 2005, 12:09:53 PM: Just read on CNN.com that "Arrested Development" and "7th Heaven" both got the boot.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 11, 2005, 12:13:36 PM: I get such a boot out of it when you sing Baba-Lu!
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Post by: Ben on November 11, 2005, 12:16:46 PM: Ginny, I will certainly take photos of Beverly and me which will be posted here and then one of them will most likely end up as the cover photo for Volume 3 of my reviews. Until then, here is a picture of her, without me.
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Post by: Ben on November 11, 2005, 12:17:23 PM: Two more to page 4 so here is one.
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Post by: Ben on November 11, 2005, 12:17:41 PM: Here is two.
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Post by: Ben on November 11, 2005, 12:18:16 PM: And one for Mahler (you know, the pastry shop on the east side near to the Ladies Who Lunch)
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Post by: Ben on November 11, 2005, 12:18:26 PM: And my frenzy is over.
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Post by: George on November 11, 2005, 12:23:32 PM: Quote from: vixmom on November 11, 2005, 07:40:08 AM
Georeg thank you for the West Wing it arrived yesterday!! We wer not in a TV mood last night so we shall be viewing it tonight or tomorrow. Thanks so much!!

It was my pleasure! I'm glad that I could help. ;D
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 11, 2005, 12:31:18 PM: Quote from: Ben on November 11, 2005, 11:23:17 AM
Paging Danise, Paging Danise!!!

Here is a link to a program on BBC Radio 2 hosted by Michael Ball. It airs today and will be available through next Friday. It's got to do with the Country Music Awards ceremony which is being held in Manhattan this year, at Madison Square Garden.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/r2music/documentaries/balloverbroadway.shtml (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/r2music/documentaries/balloverbroadway.shtml)

A Michael Ball of Butter!
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Post by: George on November 11, 2005, 12:33:37 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on November 11, 2005, 07:43:59 AM
Good morning!

We have a REAL autumn day here. Beautiful blue skies and very cool, crisp temperatures.

Here in Olympia, it's raining somewhat and windy, but not too cool. Not a terribly unpleasant day...I like the rain. :)
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Post by: George on November 11, 2005, 12:36:45 PM: Quote from: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 07:55:36 AM
Friday greetings!

Dayton Metro Library is not closed for Veteran's Day, nor are most other public library systems. However, when I worked for a university library, Veteran's Day was what they called a "minimal staffing" day, when the support staff had the day off, but the librarians (who were considered faculty) did not. That meant that we were expected to provide full service with very little staff.

All Timberland Libraries (where I work) are closed today in observance of Veteran's Day. Not to brag or anything. ;)
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Post by: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 12:45:55 PM: Quote from: George on November 11, 2005, 12:36:45 PM
All Timberland Libraries (where I work) are closed today in observance of Veteran's Day. Not to brag or anything. ;)

And are you having a relaxing day off, DR George?
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Post by: George on November 11, 2005, 12:53:19 PM: I am...so far. Sitting at my computer catching up on the posts and holding my cat who was just starting to snore, but then she just decided to jump off of me. UNFORTUNATELY, she had to use her claws to get off me. OUCH! :P
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Post by: George on November 11, 2005, 12:58:22 PM: Quote from: bk on November 11, 2005, 09:02:24 AM
Thanks for all the great Alexis suggestions. I have Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane and Night and Day, so that's good. Isn't Lucy and Jessie on one of those B'way's Lost Treasures DVDs? Or, can someone burn a DVD of just Could I Leave You off of That's Singing?

Are any of Paul Winfield's well-known films out on DVD?

BK, I just talked with my sister's boyfriend and he said that he could record Alexis' song onto a DVD today. I could get it into the mail first thing tomorrow and if you needed it overnight (by Monday), that could happen, too. Let me know. :)
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Post by: TCB on November 11, 2005, 12:59:18 PM: HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY,

TO ALL WHO SERVED

FROM ALL WHO WERE PROTECTED.
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Post by: Jason on November 11, 2005, 01:00:55 PM: I'm BORED!
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Post by: TCB on November 11, 2005, 01:01:45 PM: How unusual, the State of Washington closed all of their offices for Veteran's Day. So, today, I can actually post during the day.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 11, 2005, 01:09:59 PM: Oh everything is wonderful.

I just got an email from a man in Nigeria who needs to get $18 million to America. I only have to send him my checking account number and he will transfer the money here and I get to keep half of it!!!
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Post by: JMK on November 11, 2005, 01:12:59 PM: Quote from: JRand55 on November 11, 2005, 01:09:59 PM
Oh everything is wonderful.

I just got an email from a man in Nigeria who needs to get $18 million to America. I only have to send him my checking account number and he will transfer the money here and I get to keep half of it!!!

That's amazing--he and his English cousin who works for Barclay's also emailed me. ;)
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 11, 2005, 01:19:46 PM: We're rich!
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Post by: George on November 11, 2005, 01:24:41 PM: Quote from: JRand55 on November 11, 2005, 01:19:46 PM
We're rich!

I hope you don't forget us little people! ;)
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 11, 2005, 01:33:18 PM: Quote from: George on November 11, 2005, 01:24:41 PM
I hope you don't forget us little people! ;)

Who? ;D
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Post by: George on November 11, 2005, 01:43:56 PM: Quote from: JRand55 on November 11, 2005, 01:33:18 PM
Who? ;D

Dammit. I hate it when that happens. :wink:
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 11, 2005, 01:49:53 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 11, 2005, 01:01:45 PM
How unusual, the State of Washington closed all of their offices for Veteran's Day. So, today, I can actually post during the day.

You mean you don't make a living as an actor? I thought you were the first!
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Post by: François de Paris on November 11, 2005, 01:50:46 PM: Just want to share my "discovery" of this site that might interest some of you!

Happy listening!

Disneyland Resort Podcast Debuts

New Monthly Podcast Takes Listeners Behind-the-Magic of
“The Happiest Place on Earth”
Official Disneyland Resort Pocast Debuts

The Disneyland Resort in southern California has premiered the Official Disneyland Resort Podcast, an entertaining and informative monthly show featuring a “Behind-the-Magic” look at what’s new and exciting at “The Happiest Place on Earth.” This unique Internet-based show is free, available now and is accessible to a global audience at http://www.disneyland.com/podcast or via a “Disneyland” search on iTunes.

“Our initial podcasts in May and July were so well received by listeners that we have decided to produce a monthly magazine-style show emanating from the Disneyland Resort,” states Duncan Wardle, vice president of press and publicity for the resort. “These podcasts will be an entertaining and engaging way for people to stay connected to our great heritage, find out what’s new and hear what’s coming in the near future.”

A new episode of the Official Disneyland Resort Podcast, hosted by podcast pioneer Michael Geoghegan, will debut every month and will be available online for three months each. As the official podcast from the Disneyland Resort each show will feature interviews with the people who make the magic, from Disney Imagineers, animators, entertainers, authors, celebrities, Resort Cast Members and artisans of every kind.

The premiere podcast features interviews to celebrate the autumn season. Michael Geoghegan scares up some frightful fun with Jason Surrell, Disney Imagineer and author of the book “The Haunted Mansion: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies.” Geoghegan also conjures up a conversation with master Disney animator Andreas Deja, who has drawn a rogues gallery of Disney villains. The podcast closes as Geoghegan takes listeners to the 50th anniversary of "The Mickey Mouse Club" celebration at Disneyland in October.

The innovative Disney podcast made its initial debut in May, 2005, during the launch of the “Happiest Celebration on Earth,” the 18-month global commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Disneyland, continuing throughout 2006. It was the first time that any Disney resort in the world utilized the rapidly growing medium of podcasting.
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Post by: Jason on November 11, 2005, 01:57:33 PM: I just caught the cast of THE COLOR PURPLE singing the title song of the show on Oprah.com (not that I'm surfing the net at work or anything). I cried. How embarrassing...
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Post by: Jason on November 11, 2005, 02:00:25 PM: And theatre producer extraordinaire Mr. Cameron Mackintosh is visiting the office right now. Five years ago I would have been all aflutter, but after having worked with him, it's not such a huge deal.

See how sophisticated I'm trying to be? ;)
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Post by: macchus on November 11, 2005, 02:01:02 PM: I notice several references to the state of Washington.
I'm seriously considering buying a home within an hour's drive of Seattle. If anyone has any advice about property values, and preferred areas, I'd be most appreciative for the input, either on this forum, or by e-mailing me at macchus999@aol.com.
Thanks
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Post by: TCB on November 11, 2005, 02:08:49 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on November 11, 2005, 01:49:53 PM
You mean you don't make a living as an actor? I thought you were the first!

Well, of course I do, my friend, the State job is just my charity work.
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Post by: François de Paris on November 11, 2005, 02:11:50 PM: Quote from: Jason on November 11, 2005, 02:00:25 PM
And theatre producer extraordinaire Mr. Cameron Mackintosh is visiting the office right now. Five years ago I would have been all aflutter, but after having worked with him, it's not such a huge deal.

See how sophisticated I'm trying to be? ;)

I guess for you he's just theatre producer ORDINAIRE! ;) :o
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Post by: JMK on November 11, 2005, 02:11:57 PM: Quote from: macchus on November 11, 2005, 02:01:02 PM
I notice several references to the state of Washington.
I'm seriously considering buying a home within an hour's drive of Seattle. If anyone has any advice about property values, and preferred areas, I'd be most appreciative for the input, either on this forum, or by e-mailing me at macchus999@aol.com.
Thanks

Well, Macchus, if you'd consider being within 2 hours' driving time to Seattle (maybe speeding just a little ;D ), I can tell you about a lovely daylight ranch on .64 acre that has been the site of many a H/K get-together. It's for sale by owner CHEAP!!!!
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Post by: Jennifer on November 11, 2005, 02:25:25 PM: Here is the link to the article DR Jason mentioned:

Arrested Development gets the boot, 7th Heaven dies:

http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/TV/11/11/television.shows.reut/index.html

Gosh I love 7th Heaven. :(
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 11, 2005, 02:25:52 PM: I am home on this Veterans Day after having been out, but hardly about, since 9:30 a.m.

Oh, woe! Oh, woe! I took my car to AAMCO for a diagnostic. The signs were grim that I'd need my transmission rebuilt.

I had to leave the car two hours, so I took a little walk in a nearby neighborhood where I stopped at Peet's Coffee for a nice latte, strolled leisurely past shop fronts, and then took a bite in a bistro called Cato's -- it specializes in sandwiches and ale. I partook of a reuben sandwich and drank water.

Returning to AAMCO, I learned that there was good news and there was bad news.

Now, I already knew something was bad, cuz that's why I took my car in the first place.

The good news, though, was that I do not need either a new transmission or a rebuilding of my current transmission. Rather (and this is what was considered the bad news), a gasket needs replacing and a transmission mount needs repairing.

The good news is that I won't be spending $3,000. The bad news is that the repair will cost just under $1,400, $864 of which is labor!

I'm relieved and a bit bemused. The work will be done Monday.
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Post by: TCB on November 11, 2005, 02:26:49 PM: Quote from: macchus on November 11, 2005, 02:01:02 PM
I notice several references to the state of Washington.
I'm seriously considering buying a home within an hour's drive of Seattle. If anyone has any advice about property values, and preferred areas, I'd be most appreciative for the input, either on this forum, or by e-mailing me at macchus999@aol.com.
Thanks

macchus, I don't even think I have welcomed you to this site yet.........

Welcome!

......... You mention wanting to buy a home within an hour's drive of Seattle, do you have an area you are interested in already, or just anywhere within an hour?

The property values are pretty high in the whole metropolitan area around Seattle. If you travel east an hour you would be at the top of a ski resort (pricey). If you travel west to the Bremerrton / Kitsap County, you are getting into a more rural area. If you go north about an hour, you would be around the Everett area, which is still rather expensive and the winter weather is a little colder and snowier. If you travel south from Seattle about an hour to the Thurston County / Olympia area, there are still some good property values to be had. Olympia (as George can tell you) is a beautiful area right at the southern tip of Puget Sound. That would be the area I would look at first.

I would suggest going to http://www.cbba.com/ for more detailed information regarding the Puget Sound property market.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 11, 2005, 02:51:46 PM: I think I will watch the Carol Lynley version of HARLOW.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on November 11, 2005, 03:03:54 PM: Quote from: Sandra on November 11, 2005, 11:58:14 AM
Now I want butter.

The dreaded Dr. C hasn't given out the paper topic yet, so I have a paper-free Cherry-Coke-full three-day weekend. Woo hoo!!

Don't forget -- we have that train wreck of a weekend, starting tonight.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on November 11, 2005, 03:04:47 PM: I spent several hours having my car serviced today. Now I have to get ready for the train wreck.

JRand, did your leaves change color yet?
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on November 11, 2005, 03:06:00 PM: Page 5 Dance:
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 03:10:30 PM: Well, since I had the day off and it is a beautiful day I decided to clean out the eaves again and do some outdoor stuff. I hate always having to borrow a ladder, so I bought one of those neat ladders you see advertised that can be folded this way and that into about 8 different ladders. Well they don't tell you in the commercial how much it hurts when you crush your finger in the ladder as you are unfolding it.

I think it might be broken, but the joints are working fine and I can still use it, so I'm pretty much ignoring it right now. I did get the eaves cleaned and all the bushes pruned. But it does hurt.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 03:11:03 PM: Gotta go feed the cats and do something with the eggplant soaking in salt water....I'll be back later
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 11, 2005, 03:14:47 PM: TOTD: DVD -"Toy Story"
"Farinelli"
CDs: " By The Sally Gardens" Mutsumi Hatomo
The Art Of Andreas Scholl
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 11, 2005, 03:18:44 PM: Best of wishes for VixDad.
And a speedy recovery for Vixmom's spellcheck.
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Post by: JMK on November 11, 2005, 03:22:35 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 03:10:30 PM
Well, since I had the day off and it is a beautiful day I decided to clean out the eaves again and do some outdoor stuff. I hate always having to borrow a ladder, so I bought one of those neat ladders you see advertised that can be folded this way and that into about 8 different ladders. Well they don't tell you in the commercial how much it hurts when you crush your finger in the ladder as you are unfolding it.

I think it might be broken, but the joints are working fine and I can still use it, so I'm pretty much ignoring it right now. I did get the eaves cleaned and all the bushes pruned. But it does hurt.

Now, Cillaliz, you being an attorney at all, I'm surprised the little phrase "product liability lawsuit" didn't pop into your head immediately. ;D
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Post by: macchus on November 11, 2005, 03:33:38 PM: Thanks for the input. I am enamored with the Seattle area because of its preponderance of gambling casinos. "Why not Nevada?" is a long story. I recently checked out areas like Everett, Tukwilah, Renton, Tacoma, but did not go as far south as Olympia. I'm also interested in connecting with the theatrical community in Seattle, so the closer the better.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 11, 2005, 03:36:18 PM: Our E&T DRJoey is flying into New York early on Monday for some presentation/reading of A TALE OF TWO CITIES, which has finally found a director to fill David Bell's shoes. It's a quickie trip in and out the same day. Please send him good travel and internship vibes on his trek.

Hopefully, I'll get to have lunch with him, perhaps in midtown, depending on how the schedule works out.
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 11, 2005, 03:38:59 PM: Safe trip to DR Joey. A far far better thing than work is to have lunch with DR Joey. Have the best of times.
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Post by: François de Paris on November 11, 2005, 04:02:50 PM: Quote from: DearReaderLaura on November 11, 2005, 03:04:47 PM
I spent several hours having my car serviced today. Now I have to get ready for the train wreck.

JRand, did your leaves change color yet?

Gosh! Who would have known!! ???

After all those years, I'm finally learning that DR Ron has a transmission and DR Jrand has leaves! ;) :D
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Post by: François de Paris on November 11, 2005, 04:04:06 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on November 11, 2005, 03:38:59 PM
Safe trip to DR Joey. A far far better thing than work is to have lunch with DR Joey. Have the best of times.

The thing is..... I have work and I've never had lunch with DR Joey! I guess I'm missing on something! ;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 04:04:51 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 11, 2005, 03:22:35 PM
Now, Cillaliz, you being an attorney at all, I'm surprised the little phrase "product liability lawsuit" didn't pop into your head immediately. ;D

Lol, no I don't think that way. I've never been a lawyer who was into fighting for money, I fight for freedom (flags flying and patriotic music playing softly in the background).

Besides, what I did was plain stupidity. If you see to pieces of metal about to crash together and your finger is in the way, you should probably move your finger!
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Post by: TPunk on November 11, 2005, 04:11:08 PM: Yum! I just found out that the New York Chocolate Show is this weekend in New York!!
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Post by: td on November 11, 2005, 04:14:11 PM: TOD:
I decided to watch some of the X FILES which I hadn't seen, so I put in some discs from Season Nine and found out that Burt Reynolds is GOD! Seriously, he's GOD in an episode which also features ELLEN GREENE! Another musical theater person appeared in another episode, MICHAEL MCKEAN returned to the files in a very sad episode. . .it's always nice to see Gillian Anderson, but the 9th season is quite bizarre, even featuring an episode called "Jump the Shark."

GOOD HEALTH VIBES TO VIXDAD!
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Post by: TPunk on November 11, 2005, 04:24:07 PM: Earlier today I watched last night's episode of Alias. This show does not fill me with excitement and joy like it once did.
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Post by: TPunk on November 11, 2005, 04:29:24 PM: MattH, in response to your question about Alias -ALIAS possible spoiler-

I thought when she dropped her lipstick it was to help show how nervous/inexperienced/easily flappable this new girl is. And then how she was able to "improvise" like Sydney had done the night before. I don't care for her (Rachel) very much. Sydney was never so wimpy and whiney and unsure of herself. When she was on a mission, she always had her game face on and then would go home and unwind with a glass of wine. I don't feel any kind of connection to this new character and am really only watching this season to see how it turns out.

As a side note, I was excited to see Amy Acker from Angel on the show.
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Post by: Danise on November 11, 2005, 04:46:51 PM: Evening all!

First, I would also like to offer my thanks to all of our men and women in uniform, both past and present for the freedom we all enjoy.

Second, I want to send all manner of good vibes to VixDad for the very best possible outcome!

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Now I have to tell you what DR Elmore did to me. He sent me an e-mail, telling me about the latest Michael Ball DVD. I also got an email from DeepDiscountDVD with the discount.

Add one and two and off to the DDDVD website I went. They did indeed offer to Michael Ball DVD at a much lower price. So I clicked "Buy".

Then (since it was a sale) I looked for Christmas In Connecticut . I clicked "Buy" (do you sense a pattern here?)

I thought I'd look at Lost. It was on sale and with the discount.......... I clicked "Buy".

I continued to look and before I could stop myself, I clicked "Buy" to the tune of a hundred dollars! :o ;) :D

Well, at least I'll have something to watch during the cold winter months. :-\

Speaking of Lost , can somebody PLEASE tell me what the heck Walt is saying??? I backed Tivo up about ten times and just could NOT catch what he was saying. I didn't understand what he said the first time around either. Speak up, kid!
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Post by: TCB on November 11, 2005, 04:49:46 PM: Quote from: Danise on November 11, 2005, 04:46:51 PM

Now I have to tell you what DR Elmore did to me. He sent me an e-mail, telling me about the latest Michael Ball DVD. I also got an email from DeepDiscountDVD with the discount.

Add one and two and off to the DDDVD website I went. They did indeed offer to Michael Ball DVD at a much lower price. So I clicked "Buy".

Then (since it was a sale) I looked for Christmas In Connecticut . I clicked "Buy" (do you sense a pattern here?)

I thought I'd look at Lost. It was on sale and with the discount.......... I clicked "Buy".

I continued to look and before I could stop myself, I clicked "Buy" to the tune of a hundred dollars! :o ;) :D

Well, at least I'll have something to watch during the cold winter months. :-\

Cold winter months? Did you move to Minniesota, Danise?
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Post by: François de Paris on November 11, 2005, 04:52:52 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 11, 2005, 04:49:46 PM
Cold winter months? Did you move to Minniesota, Danise?

No, no! She still lives not far from Mickeysota (Orlandoland!) :D
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Post by: Danise on November 11, 2005, 04:53:59 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 11, 2005, 04:49:46 PM
Cold winter months? Did you move to Minniesota, Danise?

Well, we do get frost from time to time. :)
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Post by: Danise on November 11, 2005, 04:58:12 PM: DR Ben, Thank you for telling me about the Michael Ball Internet radio show thing. I shall listen to it soon and now I can record it as well!

And a Big Thank you to DR Elmore for letting me know about the Michael Ball dvd.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 11, 2005, 05:00:05 PM: It's barely after 5 p.m. and it's already dark in my condo. There is still twilight outside, but it's overcast, so everything is gloomy...almost moorish a la "Wuthering Heights".
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 11, 2005, 05:01:00 PM: I, too, have seen today's "Oprah" and the numbers from "The Color Purple."

I didn't get weepy over them. I want to hear all the songs in context...would LOVE to see the play.

I think it's going to be enormously popular.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 11, 2005, 05:04:01 PM: Quote from: Danise on November 11, 2005, 04:46:51 PM
Speaking of Lost , can somebody PLEASE tell me what the heck Walt is saying??? I backed Tivo up about ten times and just could NOT catch what he was saying. I didn't understand what he said the first time around either. Speak up, kid!

DR Danise, last time Walt made an appearance, his garbled words were actually him speaking backwards. The last time he said something along the lines of "Don't push button. Button bad..." I haven't heard yet what he said this time.
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Post by: Danise on November 11, 2005, 05:04:32 PM: I went shopping for a new dog house today. Bear has taken to sleeping outside for some reason and that kicks poor Brandi out of the dog house.

Soooo, I went to Walmart and bought a large Dogloo. I thought it would be like the one I have.

Well, when I got it home, it was it three pieces and when I tried to put it together some of them just wouldn't lock. I am not happy with it at all. I will take it back tomorrow and go to PetCo to buy the right kind of DogLoo--the molded one piece type. I guess I should have known from the price that it wasn't the same.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 11, 2005, 05:05:47 PM: I've watched my tape of last night's "Smallville" and "Everwood."

"Smallville" just gets better and darker and edgier all the time. I can't wait to see where it all goes. It's not the traditional view of young Clark growing up in Smallville, by any stretch of the imagination, but it's certainly entertaining and interesting and thoughtful and thought-provoking. The writers really know their subject and are stirring the pot in very imaginative ways.

"Everwood" has been a favorite since its debut three years ago. I'm a Treat Williams fan and it was a delight to discover this show and the other fine actors who people it. Yes, it deals with teen angst and is targeted to that audience, but the adults hold their own and their adult problems/issues are very much a part of the learning curve of the teens. Tom Amandes as Dr. Abbott is a wonderful actor and his character is amazing. Even Scott Wolf has been interesting in his supporting role the past two seasons. I love this show!
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Post by: bk on November 11, 2005, 05:05:58 PM: Remember my plan to just take it easy, write, and relax? Whatever happened to that plan? I wrote nothing, spent most of the morning on the phone, spent most of the afternoon at Vinnie's doing the final fixes on Kevin's CD, and have to go out around seven to the music prep lady's house to work on her final chart, as she can't do it tomorrow. So, tomorrow I shall do NOTHING except write, relax, watch DVDs, and take a box of Rewind books to the store where I'll be signing next week.
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Post by: Danise on November 11, 2005, 05:07:16 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on November 11, 2005, 05:04:01 PM
DR Danise, last time Walt made an appearance, his garbled words were actually him speaking backwards. The last time he said something along the lines of "Don't push button. Button bad..." I haven't heard yet what he said this time.

Thank you DR DanTM. Well, THAT'S kind of of silly. I mean who understands dialog that's backwards?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 11, 2005, 05:08:18 PM: I'm having spaghetti tonight. I've thawed the final container of my last batch of sauce and it will be heated this evening. I'm going to add some smoked mozzarella to the final dish. And, of course, there will be garlic toast, made with sourdough bread!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 11, 2005, 05:09:42 PM: The condo smells of Clorox this evening. I poured Clorox into the toilets today to discourage growths, etc. I do this every two to three weeks.

Even though I've cleaned and flushed the toilets since pouring in the Clorox, the aroma lingers.
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Post by: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 05:10:28 PM: Hello, again. Finally, the 3-day weekend is here!

DR Cillaliz - I'm sorry you smashed your finger. Did you put ice on it?

DR Danise - Your finger seems to have a "Buy" spasm. Maybe I'll check out that website.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 11, 2005, 05:10:59 PM: I've a few DVDs lined up to watch this weekend:

"Nicholas and Alexandra"
"Ruthless People"
"The Trouble With Harry" (a favorite Hitchcock)
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Post by: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 05:14:19 PM: TOD, amended: The book I'm reading now is The Diaries of Dawn Powell, 1931-1965. My favorite quote so far:

"...life is too short to go on unpleasant byroads." (March 4, 1930)
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 11, 2005, 05:15:01 PM: Quote from: Danise on November 11, 2005, 04:58:12 PM
DR Ben, Thank you for telling me about the Michael Ball Internet radio show thing. I shall listen to it soon and now I can record it as well!

And a Big Thank you to DR Elmore for letting me know about the Michael Ball dvd.

Well, DRDanise, do I know you or what?
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Post by: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 05:18:07 PM: Oh, and travel vibes to DR Joey!
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 11, 2005, 05:18:35 PM: GHOST WHISPERER is eery tonight.
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Post by: Danise on November 11, 2005, 05:19:40 PM: Quote from: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 05:10:28 PM
DR Danise - Your finger seems to have a "Buy" spasm. Maybe I'll check out that website.

Be sure to use the discount code: Supersale
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Post by: TCB on November 11, 2005, 05:20:07 PM: Well, I am off (don't say it, Ron). I have a Murder Mystery Dinner performance to do this evening. DR Ann and Jed endured it last night. Hopefully we can tweak it a little tonight, and make it a little harder to solve.
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Post by: Danise on November 11, 2005, 05:21:16 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on November 11, 2005, 05:15:01 PM
Well, DRDanise, do I know you or what?

;D
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Post by: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 05:33:07 PM: Grant Rant, Day 2: Guess who got to break the 24-hour-old news to the library director that we were not selected? You got it, Ginny, the peon. Guess who was not even in the building today? You got that, too, the PR "expert."
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on November 11, 2005, 05:40:10 PM: Off to the first event of the train wreck of a weekend.
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Post by: JMK on November 11, 2005, 05:42:21 PM: Out of the mouths of babes department:

I had been playing with the kids with the t.v. on, but the sound off, when my 9 year old looked at the t.v. and said:

"Wow, there are a lot of African Americans in that play!" I looked and Oprah was on with The Color Purple cast.

Oprah got up on the stage, at which point my 7 year old asked "Are all those people her kids?" ;D
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Post by: bk on November 11, 2005, 05:42:47 PM: I had a lovely luncheon with Vinnie - we ate at The Cheesecake Factory - I ordered a half-Caesar, which I only ate half of, since it was HUGE, and my favorite spicy cashew chicken, which I also only ate half of. I took the rest of the latter home and will nibble on it now.
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Post by: Danise on November 11, 2005, 05:50:22 PM: I loved "Some Sunday Morning". I even bought the sheet music (even thought I can't play it). Was it ever released to a single or a LP?
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Post by: Danise on November 11, 2005, 06:00:40 PM: I have to admit.

"Ghost Whisper" is turning into my weekly cry. I haven't had that since "Little House".
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 11, 2005, 06:05:37 PM: I like the show, too. I didn't know from the spooky beginning that it was going to become warm and fuzzy.
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 11, 2005, 06:49:51 PM: "Some Sunday Morning" - Is that the song by my least favourite artist -Wayne Newton?
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Post by: Danise on November 11, 2005, 06:54:39 PM: Alexis Smith sang it in one of Errol Flynn's movies.
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Post by: Jane on November 11, 2005, 06:59:59 PM: Ben, poor Homer. Aren’t there doggie parks in NY where he can play? On a happier note I’m glad the dates for Cardiff work out.

Continued vibes for vixgranddad.
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 11, 2005, 07:00:51 PM: Ah! Dick Hames and Helen Forrest recorded it.
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Post by: Jane on November 11, 2005, 07:01:24 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on November 11, 2005, 03:18:44 PM
Best of wishes for VixDad.
And a speedy recovery for Vixmom's spellcheck.

;D ;D ;D sorry vixmom
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Post by: Jane on November 11, 2005, 07:08:02 PM: François thanks for the Disney link. I shared it with friends.

Good travel and internship vibes for Joey

Good finger vibes for Cillaliz-ouch.

TPunk don’t forget to post photos of the chocolate show
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Post by: Jane on November 11, 2005, 07:13:35 PM: Ron it seems to me with all your allergies you should avoid Clorox, not use so much of it.

Ginny I’m very sorry about the grant and know how hard you worked for it.
.
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Post by: Ginny on November 11, 2005, 07:16:44 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 11, 2005, 07:13:35 PM
Ginny I’m very sorry about the grant and know how hard you worked for it.

Thanks, Jane. Now that I've ranted for a couple of days, I'm going to try to put it aside and enjoy my weekend with my family and all you wonderful people out there in the dark. But first, I need a good night's sleep. See y'all tomorrow - 'night!
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Post by: Joy on November 11, 2005, 07:17:58 PM: [move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]<3 <3 <3 HEALTHY HEART VIBES FOR VIXDAD <3 <3 <3[/move][/glow]

Well, I was offered a word processing job for 6 p.m. to midnight so I took it (really needed the $$$) and here I sit, waiting for work to be handed back to me. Luckily, I was able to catch up on today's posts!
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Post by: Joy on November 11, 2005, 07:20:20 PM: Well, there were SUPPOSED to be vibes there, but they didn't show up, further proof of my ignorance of how these bells and whistles work. I shall try again:

<3<3<3 HEALTHY HEART VIBES TO VIXDAD! <3<3<3

Fine, they will just have to sit there like so much fish, rather than scrolling like I wanted. ::) :D
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Post by: Danise on November 11, 2005, 07:22:36 PM: About the jewerly and perfume. I'm not much for perfume (as you should already know) but jewerly. Ahhh jewelry. I LOVE it. I buy tons of it and put it all in my jewelry box and that's where most of it stays.

I guess I'm more of a collector. I do have some favorites. My dragons and unicorns. My good luck gargolye that I wear on every trip. My watch. Some earrings.

I also get a kick out of wearing my Babylon 5 pins at important meetings. I know that's odd but it makes me feel smug and I have yet to have anyone who knows what they mean without my telling them.

There they all sit and I'm wearing a Psi Corps insignia or the Ranger pin. I've even had some compliments on how nice they are. :)
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Post by: Joy on November 11, 2005, 07:27:42 PM: TOD: At this very moment? Why, "Elusive Butterfly" by Bob Lind, of course! It's from the Time-Life Singers & Songwriters collection, which is on my iTunes -- all 216 songs!

DVD player -- nothin', but I'm expecting the first few episodes of "Lost" to arrive tomorrow.
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Post by: Joy on November 11, 2005, 07:29:09 PM: TPunk, love the dancing pic... although it seriously made me do a double take because I thought for an instant I was looking at myself. Weird. You're like the "Skinny-Me". ;)
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Post by: Joy on November 11, 2005, 07:29:56 PM: Rah rah ree, kick em in the knee.
Rah rah rass, kick em in the other knee.

Page 7 cheer!
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Post by: Jane on November 11, 2005, 07:30:06 PM: Danise you are still up :o :)
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Post by: Joy on November 11, 2005, 07:32:15 PM: ooooooh, Jane, that was your 6666th post! :o
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Post by: Danise on November 11, 2005, 07:32:44 PM: It's Friday of a three day weekend.
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Post by: Danise on November 11, 2005, 07:33:16 PM: But.....not much longer......
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Post by: Jane on November 11, 2005, 07:37:23 PM: The kitchen project continues and we continue to grow grumpier by the minute. It will most likely be months now before we are finished. I say months since a junk of cabinets are not here, not here as they were never ordered. We also need to get the drywall guy back for work that the designer said wasn’t needed and most definitely was. We can’t get him back until he returns our calls.

If I didn’t eat so much junk from stress I would sleep better and then I would cope with this better.

End of rant. Good night.
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Post by: Jennifer on November 11, 2005, 07:40:28 PM: DR Danise I don't think you're supposed to understand what Walt said. But yes Lost fanatics have taken to listening to the words in every manner and what DR Dan The Man wrote was what they discovered.

DR RonP, I also really like Everwood. Although I have a few other WB shows that I like better (Gilmore Girls, Charmed, and 7th Heaven). But it is quite a good show.
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Post by: Danise on November 11, 2005, 07:44:21 PM: Well, I'm doing something right because I sure don't understand him!

Good evening, DR Jane!
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Post by: Joy on November 11, 2005, 07:47:02 PM: Oh, and I sent DH Noel to see "Beowulf" in my place tonight, as our office had an extra ticket. I can't wait to see what he has to say about it. Tee hee!
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Post by: Joy on November 11, 2005, 07:47:45 PM: I'm so bored I could pick my nose.
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Post by: Jennifer on November 11, 2005, 07:47:52 PM: DR Jane hope your renovations start going better.

And DR Cillaliz so sorry about your finger.

DRs Danise and Elmore, I also totally love Ghost Whisperer. It always makes me happy. I cannot wait to see the creepy tattoo guy on this week's show. I did not watch yet since I was with my baby niece tonight.
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Post by: bk on November 11, 2005, 07:49:22 PM: I was supposed to hear from my music prep gal at seven. It's now close to eight, and I haven't heard a peep, and I'm much less willing to go out now and spend an hour making sure everything is right than I would have been at seven. And I purposely didn't start watching anything on DVD because I thought I'd be out - now I've probably wasted the evening's viewing.
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Post by: bk on November 11, 2005, 07:49:59 PM: Wow, fourteen more posts and I will achieve my new plateau of 16,000 posts. I do believe that will happen this very evening.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 11, 2005, 07:52:52 PM: Good Evening!

They - whoever "they" are - have been doing work on the cable line tonight - which, consequently, affects the internet connection here, so... I tried to post earlier when I got home from rehearsal, but the connection was just too "spotty". It's a little better now, but, apparently, the line work is supposed to continue until midnight. Ah, well...

In any case, I fell asleep on the couch after watching the new "Sponge Bob Square Pants" episode. -It was pretty good, and the longer format - 22 minutes instead of their usual 11 - worked well.

I'm still a bit drowsy, and I think I'm just going take that as a hint to go ahead and head to bed now. And then just get up earlier... And take care of the rest of my internet stuff then (hopefully, things will be back to normal by then).

However...

DR vixmom - Glad to hear that the vixdad is "repairable". Continued Good Heart Health Vibes being sent his way.

So... I'll be back "tomorrow"...

Laters...
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Post by: Danise on November 11, 2005, 07:56:11 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on November 11, 2005, 07:47:52 PM
DR Jane hope your renovations start going better.

And DR Cillaliz so sorry about your finger.

DRs Danise and Elmore, I also totally love Ghost Whisperer. It always makes me happy. I cannot wait to see the creepy tattoo guy on this week's show. I did not watch yet since I was with my baby niece tonight.

I think you will enjoy it. :)

I must have somehow missed DR Cillaliz's finger. Vibes for it!

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Post by: Joy on November 11, 2005, 07:57:10 PM: I have to say I really don't understand how they got "Virgo" or the virgin out of that symbol. I mean, what the h-e-double hockey sticks IS that thing?
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 08:12:23 PM: DR Ginny, no, I knew I should put ice on my finger, but I still had too much work to do, so I just kept working. It was in the 70s and I really needed to finish up the outdoor work before the weather goes south...why do we say things go south....wouldn't it be goes north since it will be getting colder?
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 08:17:33 PM: Tonight I went to DERAILED. I enjoyed it and won't say anything about it, so I don't give it away. I did hold my cold diet coke against my finger...so I sort of iced it.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 08:18:37 PM: There was a preview of Memoirs of a Geisha tonight. Looks like it will be pretty interesting. I read the book so long ago but did remember it as the trailer ran.
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Post by: Joy on November 11, 2005, 08:18:46 PM: ----------------------->
Finger vibes! :D
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Post by: Joy on November 11, 2005, 08:19:23 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 08:18:37 PM
There was a preview of Memoirs of a Geisha tonight. Looks like it will be pretty interesting. I read the book so long ago but did remember it as the trailer ran.

I read it this summer, and the preview looks fantastic, and very much like I imagined it while reading the book. I can't wait!
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 08:19:59 PM: Tomorrow I'm considering seeing Jarhead and/or The Weatherman. I'm going to do a matinee, just not sure what.

DR Jane, I signed up for Netflix last night. I think I'll like it. I can get all the obscure documentaries that don't make it here.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 08:22:02 PM: The news just said that women enjoy a good joke better than men because they often don't expect them to be funny and enjoy them much more when they are. Now how on earth do you figure that out.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 08:23:08 PM: Quote from: Joy on November 11, 2005, 08:19:23 PM
I read it this summer, and the preview looks fantastic, and very much like I imagined it while reading the book. I can't wait!

I thought the preview looked great too. It must have been similar to what I imagined as well because I knew exactly where in the book each scene came from without even thinking about it
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 08:23:30 PM: Wow! I'm almost having a frenzy
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 08:24:29 PM: I had to decide between ice cream with chocolate sauce, a root beer float and chamomile tea. I went for the tea...I am so proud
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 08:24:48 PM: I am also getting sleepy
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 08:25:10 PM: So, I think I'll end this frenzy and get some sleep
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 08:26:51 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 08:22:02 PM
The news just said that women enjoy a good joke better than men because they often don't expect them to be funny and enjoy them much more when they are. Now how on earth do you figure that out.

Oh and they also said women are more analytical...why would they say that?
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 08:27:33 PM: Well, I'm going to wussburger and get some sleep. Night
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 11, 2005, 08:28:07 PM: Cool beans, page 8.....I'll do the lambada as I make my way to the sleeping environment
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Post by: Joy on November 11, 2005, 08:29:15 PM: Nooooooooooo.... don't leave me here all alone...
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Post by: Joy on November 11, 2005, 08:40:36 PM: So saaaad to be arrr arone in de worrrd.
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Post by: bk on November 11, 2005, 08:46:19 PM: Not a bleedin' peep from the music prep lady - VERY odd, since she made a big deal out of wanting to do this tonight. She was having dinner with her dad at six and was going to call at seven. Nada. I'm not watching a wonderful motion picture on DVD.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 11, 2005, 08:55:42 PM: Maybe they had a slow waiter.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 11, 2005, 08:56:01 PM: No DRLAURA - my leaves are still yellow and still hanging stubbornly onto the tree.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 11, 2005, 08:56:44 PM: Going to watch Captain Nemo and the Underwater City on TCM now.

I finally won a Criterion DVD edition of THE CARDINAL...for only $16.50 including shipping and insurance!
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Post by: Charles Pogue on November 11, 2005, 09:00:34 PM: In San Antonio,not only did Alexis Smith sing Some Sunday Morning, but I believe Doodles Weaver (uncle to Sigourney, I believe and staple of the Spike Jones Band) sang Put Your Little Foot, Put Your Little Foot, Put Your Little Foot Right Out.

Apparently Doodles was a great prankster. He once called all the Bass Fiddle players in the Musicians Union in LA (or maybe it was Tuba players) and told them there was a job for them and to met so-and-so with their Bass Fiddle (or Tuba) at Holywood and Vine at noon. He did it just for the laugh he would get seeing every Bass Fiddle Player (or Tuba Player) in LA converged at the corner of Hollywood and Vine with their instrument. That's my kind of sense of humour.
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 11, 2005, 09:23:23 PM: I'd hate to have lugged my bass fiddle (or tuba) out to Hollywood and Vine when I needed a gig because my rent was due, and I even turned down a real gig because I figured, heck, Hollywood and Vine has to be a pretty big deal, could lead to some serious movie stuff down the road, then I might even ask my sweetheart to marry me (she's so worried about me being a musician and being poor)....
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 11, 2005, 09:24:59 PM: Today, I listened to The Last Starfighter and enjoyed it.

I have not yet watched any TV or movies.
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Post by: bk on November 11, 2005, 10:07:22 PM: Finally heard from the music prep lady at nine o'clock. She had an unexpected visit from someone. Apparently it never occured to her to call me to tell me that. People - can't live with 'em, can't live with 'em.
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 11, 2005, 10:39:17 PM: Der Grampa and I have spent another sparkling day with the grandlads. We picked them up at day care, where the caregiver had kept them inside the entire time with little real playtime. Our first stop was at McDonaldsIsEvil. Well, that's what I call it. At least they got some food in them.

Then we went to a bookstore, a Borders, where Alex picked out a stack of books that he wanted and William picked out a smaller stack (William isn't reading yet). I meanwhile picked out a compilation of Elton John hits, a compilation of Billy Joel hits, and the film version of Last Starfighter, which I still haven't seen and which der Grampa thinks the lads should see before we introduce them to the musical, just so they will understand the story better.

Our next stop was a movie theater, where we saw Chicken Little. The lads enjoyed it, but it's writing is highly flawed. Finally, we went to a buffet restaurant for dinner, where they both ate their fill, which was a good thing, although Alex still refuses to try anything new. On the way back home, they both fell asleep, happily exhausted.

So, the car CD player got some use. We played the revival recording of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, some of that Billy Joel CD, Elton John's Caribou (the disc that introduced them to Sir Reg, but only because we haven't yet told them he's the guy who wrote the Lion King songs), and then on our drive back to Rehoboth we listened to the first disc of our new Elton John set.

Oh, we've also picked up the 2-disc set of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I watched some of the second disc stuff yesterday; it's fun, and underlines just how much of a workout Deep Roy had in playing all of the Oompa-Loompas.
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Post by: George on November 11, 2005, 10:40:27 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on November 11, 2005, 07:47:52 PM
DRs Danise and Elmore, I also totally love Ghost Whisperer. It always makes me happy. I cannot wait to see the creepy tattoo guy on this week's show. I did not watch yet since I was with my baby niece tonight.

I watch this show, too. I started watching it mainly because it's the lead-in to "Threshold," which I like a lot, too. :D
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 11, 2005, 11:54:18 PM: Just a word about Thursday night's "Will and Grace", which had potential if only Debra Messing had been replaced with anyone else.

What is with her? Has she not been able to recover from having a baby a year ago? Or is she again pregnant?

I think the show has suffered enormously the past two seaons, and it's primarily because she has not been up to the challenge of being the Grace we had for five seasons.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 12, 2005, 12:01:54 AM: Here it is midnight. I'm ready for bed. I hear sirens. They're either on the freeway, or in the nearby village.

sigh.
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Post by: George on November 12, 2005, 12:02:21 AM: It's been so long since I've watched "Will and Grace" on a regular basis, that I didn't think about that. I just thought that they all just got older. :-\