He had my permission to die. I don't know if he heard me, but I feel better for telling him that.
Oh my dear Larry.
I am overwhelmed at your posting. You do have saints with Jo Ann and Randy. It cannot be easy doing what they are doing and they will be blessed.
Be brave dear friend.
And I think of one of my favorite Shakespeare lines for your dad.
Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince,
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!
And re: last night's AMERICAN IDOL.
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By the end I was completely frustrated. We've never even seen more than 50% of the final 40. I just hate that. To me between all the auditions and the hollywood show we should see EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN THE TOP 40. At least we will get to see a lot of them tonight. But still. I think it totally sucks.
And while they did follow up on a few audition stories was anybody else slightly confused and frustrated by the last scene with the indian brother and sister. They didn't even show one second of them last night. So how are we going to know if the sister deserved to go home or not???
And then we had to sit through some really horrid performances (that girl who was so obnoxious with the big curly hair - she was the only one in her group to leave after groups). I hated her!
And some of the ones that were so good in the audition rounds (like that girl from NY who lied to her father about auditioning). They cut her without ever showing her in hollywood.
I really don't think they should cut people after one song. They should rate them and then let them sing again. But it would be nice if they showed us all our favorites from the audition shows.
And then they cut so many of the favorites. I loved that country girl baylie brown. Yes she forgot her lyrics. But i totally believe she would have been top 10.
And that bearded guy who was so good at auditions. They never even showed him sing last night.
Then there were many people who were good at auditions who seemingly got through last night (the indian brother, the guy who had a baby). Yet they did not even show them singing one note last night.
I'm really disappointed with them showing weeks and weeks of the crappy auditions and then we get one show for hollywood????
Oh and i totally agree with DR MattH. It is totally unfair that some people have never been seen before. America already has their favorites. And if a contestant has not been shown they will have a much harder time.
I totally agree with each of your points (but come to think of it, what would I expect from American Idol anyway-- it makes me feel guilty that I get caught up in it -- but at least I'm proud to say I've never voted if that's any form of redemption....)... :-[
Matt - you have US, and you have this glorious day, and I'm happy for YOU!!
Since genuine Southerners DRs MATTH and RLP have weighed in on the authenticity of Ms Olympia Dukakis' accent in the film version of STEEL MAGNOLIAS, I will stop complaining about it.
But I still don't like her line readings.
He dropped me off in the alley by the building, lol that was strange, anyway he wished me a Happy Valentine's Day. I thought that was very sweet
I was glad to hear about your day of extrodianary luck Jose.... I hope it carried over to the Mega Millions drawing!!!
FOR THE GAL WHO HAS EVERYTHING:
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(Or maybe for George :D)
der Brucer
And re: last night's AMERICAN IDOL.
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I really don't think they should cut people after one song. They should rate them and then let them sing again. But it would be nice if they showed us all our favorites from the audition shows.
And then they cut so many of the favorites. I loved that country girl baylie brown. Yes she forgot her lyrics. But i totally believe she would have been top 10.
And that bearded guy who was so good at auditions. They never even showed him sing last night.
Then there were many people who were good at auditions who seemingly got through last night (the indian brother, the guy who had a baby). Yet they did not even show them singing one note last night.
I'm really disappointed with them showing weeks and weeks of the crappy auditions and then we get one show for hollywood????
Oh and i totally agree with DR MattH. It is totally unfair that some people have never been seen before. America already has their favorites. And if a contestant has not been shown they will have a much harder time.
Now the editing of the show is a totally different matter... :-\
Received a reqest to fill the water bowl.
May I take my morning nap now, please.
der Brucer
Jo has the feeling that today he will die, and this morning I held his hand, told him I loved him, that I would take care of his estate as he wished it, not let the Macbeths pull any crap, and that he had my permission to die. I don't know if he heard me, but I feel better for telling him that.
May I take my morning nap now, please.
der Brucer
And I would edit that to read:
Received a request to fill the water bowl.
And why aren't YOU shoveling snow, DER BRUCER?
Hmmm...
Well, I guess if you can't and/or won't answer the questions being asked of you, you might as well be funny.
-Yes, I'm watching the President's press conference right now... :-\
{{{{{{{{{DR Elmore}}}}}}}}}}
Is Josh Stamberg related to Susan Stamberg from NPR?
BACKSTAGE AT WESTMINSTER
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der Brucer
And for my BK question:
What was the last Leslie Parrish entertainment you have watched.
In his post, DR Elmore mentioned:
"Josh Stamberg, whom DR MBarnum and I saw on the street in the Village, was the guest star on a date with Lisa Edelstein."
Thanks for providing his name! I LOVE him! He's also playing Harriet Hayes' love interest on STUDIO 60.
FOR THE GAL WHO HAS EVERYTHING:
(http://www.foxnews.com/images/261789/0_61_enlightened_bra.jpg)
(Or maybe for George :D)
der Brucer
Wasn't he in LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD?
I guess Der B can't go out and play in the snow.
After yesterday's post, I would think DR DtM would be the most in need of this garment. 8)
EXACTLY what I was thinking ;D
der Brucer
Woody wants me to take a nap!
der Brucer
No, but I could go out and freeze my [insert anatomical part] off.
der Brucer
Everyone, thanks again for the good wishes! I'm on the horms of a dilemma on whether to buy a new suit or have the pants altered on the suit I have here. I brought it to Ohio last summer thinking I might need it at any moment, and it fit then. No mo! Sam, you made the waist too tight.
My nephew Matt and I went shopping, he for a Valentine gift and I for a suit. My depressed and depressing hometown is a mess! I looked at a suit but didn't purchase, no matter how much pressure I got from my sales lady. Perhaps tomorrow I'll decide something.
Such a nice post --- actually all of you are so sweet to each other (and teasing, and wacky, and clever, and funny, etc.)... I see why DR ELmo so highly recommended this site.
You are loved DR Elmo!
Instead of frostbite, electric shock?
...My depressed and depressing hometown is a mess! I looked at a suit but didn't purchase, no matter how much pressure I got from my sales lady. Perhaps tomorrow I'll decide something.
My [first] question for ASK BK day:
What is your favorite Broadway musical based on a movie? - If any.
And what is your favorite Hollywood version of a Broadway show - beyond the obvious choices such as THE MUSIC MAN & LI'L ABNER.
AND what is your favorite movie made by Miss Doris Day?
Good Afternoon!
Well... At least I look presentable... I think... Here goes nothing!
;)
Laters...
Question for today:
I haven’t received a response from my question last night, does this mean no one has a suggestion how I can contact Richard Elfman?
And the word of the day is: EPULOSITY!Casey would waltz
Quite a lineup at the Courts Show....Not my style.
And - you can buy some of Hilary Duff's clothes if you are so inclined!
Page Three Ariel Dance!!!That's not Ariel!
And why aren't YOU shoveling snow, DER BRUCER?I'll answer.
BACKSTAGE AT WESTMINSTERLooks like Joan Rivers has had anouther face lift.
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der Brucer
Question for today:
I haven’t received a response from my question last night, does this mean no one has a suggestion how I can contact Richard Elfman?
I haven’t received a response from my question last night, does this mean no one has a suggestion how I can contact Richard Elfman?
Will we never get to page five?
Will we never get to page six?
After yesterday's post, I would think DR DtM would be the most in need of this garment. 8)
It's pretty pitiful, isn't it? I am glad to hear that you and your nephew were able to be out and about a bit today.
Even though I'm not as eloquent as others here, you know I'm thinking about you and keeping your dad and family in my prayers.
Did you find the recordings you were looking for yesterday?
No exciting mail today.
Who amongst us has had a Valentine's Day kiss? I had one on the cheek from Alet.
I've been looking over der Brucer's televiewing schedule for tonight.
Eight o'clock - he's watching Bones and DVRing Return to Jericho.
I'm not really interested in either of them.
Nine o'clock - he's watching Criminal Minds and DVRing American Yodel.
I'm not interested in the former, and the latter makes me want to puke.
Ten o'clock - he's watching CSI:NY, DVRing Lost, and recording on his VCR (in his bedroom) Medium.
I don't care about CSI in any form, or about Medium. I still haven't been able to watch the last two episodes of Lost, because der Brucer has every night's schedule loaded with recording/watching all sorts of stuff I don't care about.
What I WANT to watch is tonight's new episode of Good Eats. Can I watch it in the living room? No. Der B has the living room booked. Can I watch it in his room? No, that's booked, too.
I'm stuck with watching it in the kitchen, I guess.
So much for Valentine's Day.
grrrrr.
I will have the two LAW & ORDER shows from last night to watch, and I'm looking forard to them. There is also BOSTON LEGAL.
BTW, I wouldn't be surprised if Mark Valley gets written off the show by the end of the season. I read that he'll be starring in a comedy pilot for another network, and if the show gets picked up, he'll be off BOSTON LEGAL. Of course, I have never felt that they got the most out of him anyway. After seeing him on the brilliant and underrated KEEN EDDIE, he's fully capable of carrying a show on his own.
BOSTON LEGAL found Clarence on his first case, and it happened to be a murder trial for which he felt himself extremely inadequate but managed to pull himself together (with the help of his wig) to do what needed to be done.
And here I was talking about Mark Valley leaving the series, and the producers pull a BIG surprise on me. However, I suspect all was not what it seemed last night.
FOR THE GAL WHO HAS EVERYTHING:
(http://www.foxnews.com/images/261789/0_61_enlightened_bra.jpg)
(Or maybe for George :D)
der Brucer
Here's my question for today: What's the name for Italian meat sauce made with sausage? I have some Bob Evans I need to use and a jar of Newman's Own, so that's what I'll make for my dinner.
Fish Feet - I think that is the aquatic version of Chicken Fingers.
Or hen's teeth.
Here's a thought....go out and have a GOOD TIME. Go see a movie you've longed to see. Visit a local pub and shoot darts and swill a few pints.No. When I go out, WE go out.
AND THE WINNER WAS:
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der Brucer
Perhaps he thought you would enter via the Stage Door!
:)
DR Cillaliz - So, I'm guessing you at least felt safe with your driver this morning?
;)
I'm pretty sure I'd read that Craig Bierko was actually going to be in a new show. But I also loved Mark Valley in "Keen Eddie."
So, DR Jose, what's the number we can call to vote for you?
...Oh, that's not really how it works? Never mind.
Beadle Vibes for DR JOSE.
Was Mr Sondheim there?
No. When I go out, WE go out.
Plus I've got work tomorrow.
Umm... If I knew Mr. Sondheim was going to be in attendance, I would not have bothered to go in. And if had been in the room when I arrived today, I probably would have peed my pants.
;)
However, the music supervisor was there. I met her a few years ago through a mutual friend, and after my audition we had a small catch up session. That was nice.
So...you at least admit that you STUBBED your toe?
Shortly I shall be banging my ahead against a well because the day is moving so slowly.
I can't help, but the IMDB lists his birthdate as March 6, 1949, and gives this bio info:
"Richard grew up in the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles (Boyz n the Hood (1991)), was a semi-professional boxer, food and wine critic and successful stage director. He is also a noted Afro-Latin percussionist and the founder of the original Mystic Knights of the Oingo-Boingo. Richard's first novel, "The Schlemazl of Sebriem" will be published later this year."
Contact details are available through IMDb for anyone who is an IMDbPro member.
Qu'est-ce que ça veut dire?
Earlier I offered you a "Break a leg" wish.
Given your playing down of your audition, I surmised that you are at least stating you "stubbed a toe."
No good?
I see said the blind man.
Well, speaking of Sondheim...it looks like there's a possibility of TWO Sondheim revivals on Broadway (according to Playbill.com)!
London's Sunday in the Park With George Likely to Play Studio 54 (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/105736.html)
and
Will Encores! Follies Find Its Way to Broadway? (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/105738.html)
Thoughts, anyone??
;D
Jose, I don't see the funny in that story; I just see the scary part. That is really really scary.
Dear BK and Dear Readers,
What is your iPod's name? I had to give mine a name when I was installing it. The computer's suggestion was Sandra's iPod, which I found incredibly boring. So I named it Artaxerxes.
Also, what color is your iPod? Artaxerxes is blue.
Fish Feet - I think that is the aquatic version of Chicken Fingers.
The sidewalks were very "interesting". Since there was still stuff falling from the skies, "they" were not required to clear off the sidewalks yet. So, walking around midtown required some big steps and good balance. I saw more than one person slip on the slush. Of course, the cars were driving as if there nothing on the roads - lots of spinning wheels.
Jose, I don't see the funny in that story; I just see the scary part. That is really really scary.
Is it raining or something?
Has there ever been a play called FUNNY-PECULIAR? If not, there should be.
Yes.
Ben - Why would a summer run for FOLLIES necessarily have to be without Donna Murphy? Is LOVEMUSIK actually an open-ended run, or just the usual Biltmore Theatre limited run?
Will we never get to page ten?
Will we never get to page eleven?
Who amongst us has had a Valentine's Day kiss? I had one on the cheek from Alet.
It also could be the story of my life lately! LOL!
LOST had a fabulous episode, a Desmond flashback that was as enigmatic as it was involving. And, of course, his final statement was paralyzingly stunning!
Here's a thought....go out and have a GOOD TIME. Go see a movie you've longed to see. Visit a local pub and shoot darts and swill a few pints.
OH! I forgot to mention that when I checked my lottery tickets from yesterday... I won!
Four dollars.
-Better then not winning, I guess.
Did he remember "Valentine's Day"?
Comments from tonight's top 24 AMERICAN IDOL.
...i have to try to remember their stories from their original auditions (the back-up singer melinda, the guy whose wife had a baby ...). I know i liked them then. But it's been so long.
I just wish they could have shown them throughout the hollywood week so we could see if they improved.
My father, William Edgar Moore, born Fallsburg, KY, Dec. 14, 1921, passed away around 1:00 AM EST today, about 55 minutes ago.
I will miss him.
My father, William Edgar Moore, born Fallsburg, KY, Dec. 14, 1921, passed away around 1:00 AM EST today, about 55 minutes ago.
I will miss him.