And the word of the day is: RUBICUND!
And the word of the day is: RUBICUND!
Isn't that what you wear with a tuxedo?
Doctors in Phuket, Thailand, are warning vegetarians at the annual Chinese Vegetarian Festival that piercing their faces with knives, axes, spades and beach umbrellas could expose them to health risks.
Weird---above bk's pm messages wihch went to my mindspring account when I went to check my email was an email from DR Jeanne from last November! I sorted by date and it went away. Very odd...
My hunch was right about one thing.
80% of the people who came to Roger Corman's table had their own thing for him to sign.
The truth is that the HOLLYWOOD COLLECTOR'S SHOW was fairly well attended yesterday.
With the exception of 1 or 2 5-minute lulls, there were always people at our table. In fact, we were so busy that, unlike every other show I've attended, I was unable to get up, walk around and visit the other tables.
On TV Tonight!
ABC - EXTREME MAKEOVER,...
On TV Tonight!
ABC - EXTREME MAKEOVER,...
DR MattH - thank you for mentioning this one. It features a nearby family whose house was made over this summer while I was recovering from my surgery. The coverage in our local papers was so interesting and the story is a real tear-jerker. I've never watched this program, but will tonight!
My hunch was right about one thing.
80% of the people who came to Roger Corman's table had their own thing for him to sign.
What was the MOST interesting thing someone brought, or the thing that made Mr Corman stop to examine it......
Will we never get to page three?
The truth is that the HOLLYWOOD COLLECTOR'S SHOW was fairly well attended yesterday.
With the exception of 1 or 2 5-minute lulls, there were always people at our table. In fact, we were so busy that, unlike every other show I've attended, I was unable to get up, walk around and visit the other tables.
I received an e-mail from someone who goes to the show regularly and was merely passing on HER assessment of the attendance. But since Druxy also thought the last show was fine (it wasn't - but his guy did well), I'm sure yesterday's show was not as well-attended as it should have been, given the lineup. I would, in fact, have been surprised if Mr. Corman DIDN'T have people at his table all day - he's new to the show and no matter what the attendance in general, the people who were there probably came specifically to see him. It was the same when Bert I. Gordon did it the first time - not a packed crowd, but he always had people at his table. The gal who wrote me didn't say it was ill-attended like the last show, just that she was a little surprised that it wasn't more people. I'm looking forward to going.
And a happy haineshisway.com birthday to Jenny, who I have a vague memory of being a very sweet young girl.
Very much enjoyed DR Edisaurus's and bk's accounts of their most interesting days yesterday.
The new dog down the street is no longer tied to a tree. There is a strong (I hope) rope tied to the house and then to the tree, and she has a lead that lets her trot along the length of the rope. But she has no dog house or shelter. She was sleeping when I drove by about half an hour ago.
And a happy haineshisway.com birthday to Jenny, who I have a vague memory of being a very sweet young girl.
And she was. DR Noel, are you still in contact with her?
Jane, for your sake, I didn't post the gorgeously lurid photographs
I am sure Miss Doggie has food and water, but they are probably closer to the house than I can see from the street. DRJANE I am not sure about her getting any attention, I never see anyone in the yard there....
Broiled Cod in Miso Sauce
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
6 Tablespoons white miso (fermented soybean paste)*
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)*
1/4 cup sake
4 6-ounce black cod or sea bass fillets (each about 3/4 inch thick)
Start marinating the fish for this dish at least two hours before you plan to serve it.
Mix first 4 ingredients in shallow baking dish. Add fish and turn to coat. Cover dish tightly and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
Preheat broiler.
Remove fish from marinade. Broil until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.
*Available at Japanese markets, specialty foods stores and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.
I've been excused from church ...
I'll be speaking to the singer this morning. She chatted with her MD and with my booklet designer (who designed her press materials) both of whom I sent the entire volley of last night's e-mails. Neither of them saw any disrespect or tone in my e-mails to her and told her so. She wrote me back and asked to chat this morning and wanted to clear the air, and I said okay.
On TV Tonight!
ABC - EXTREME MAKEOVER, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, BROTHERS & SISTERS
CBS - AMAZING RACE, COLD CASE, THE UNIT
NBC - NFL FOOTBALL
HBO - TRUE BLOOD, ENTOURAGE, LITTLE BRITAIN USA
SHO - DEXTER
AMC - MAD MEN
What a CROWDED night of superlative television programming!
I just noticed a new thing in our board software - the "jump to" icon below the final post on every page - it's set for whatever specific board your posting on (in this case daily discussions), and clicking on "go" takes you back to the list of topics. Nice.
No word on June Kenney, DR MBARNUM....as yet, I guess.
I'll be speaking to the singer this morning. She chatted with her MD and with my booklet designer (who designed her press materials) both of whom I sent the entire volley of last night's e-mails. Neither of them saw any disrespect or tone in my e-mails to her and told her so. She wrote me back and asked to chat this morning and wanted to clear the air, and I said okay.
Wow....can a musical version of THE UNDEAD be far behind?
There are a few things listed there that sound like fun.....but so much of it sounds.....well tired or at least uninspired....I wish some of the titles were zippier!
Wow....can a musical version of THE UNDEAD be far behind?
There are a few things listed there that sound like fun.....but so much of it sounds.....well tired or at least uninspired....I wish some of the titles were zippier!
I wonder if DR George got to see THE YELLOW WOOD during the New Musical Festival at The Village Theater?
Wow....can a musical version of THE UNDEAD be far behind?
There are a few things listed there that sound like fun.....but so much of it sounds.....well tired or at least uninspired....I wish some of the titles were zippier!
I wonder if DR George got to see THE YELLOW WOOD during the New Musical Festival at The Village Theater?
Well... I saw The Yellow Wood last year at NYMF if that counts for anything. ;)
And the word of the day is: RUBICUND!
And since I've been up, I've made breakfast... I improvised a sort of matzohbrei \
For those who missed it first-hand last night, Anne Hathaway (as Mary Poppins) on SNL:
http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/mary-poppins/727503/
Druxy - do you know about the well-talked-about musical that will be at NAMT this year, BEATSVILLE, based on Mr. Corman's movie Bucket of Blood?
For those who missed it first-hand last night, Anne Hathaway (as Mary Poppins) on SNL:
http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/mary-poppins/727503/
Thanks for posting this, DR td.
And..............................
So...
Has Sunday night become the new "Must-See" TV night? I just find it very interesting that so much quality programming is now on Sunday nights - which is basically a "school night" for most adults.
I arrived at the Hollywood Collector's show at about ten-forty and found parking easily. When I walked in the front door I knew why - it was pretty dead, attendance-wise. I walked around the room seeing who was there and saw Roger Corman also walking around the room - the fact that he wasn't at his table told me everything I needed to know. The first person I said hey to was Ruta Lee, who I've known for twenty years or so. She looked great and we had a nice chat. Then I found Roger and Druxy - Roger was already packing up, and left five minutes later. As I said to him, "The writing's on the wall, huh?" Seated next to him was Miss Barbara Steele, and I said hi to her and reminded her I'd issued the Black Sunday soundtrack and that we'd met a bunch of times. She was very sweet. I wandered around checking out everyone and talking to dealer pals. While it never really got busy in the two hours I was there, there were, at least, a few more people. Leslie Nielsen walked in around eleven-fifteen - he had a little line of people waiting. Jane Russell wasn't there - apparently she wasn't feeling well. Linda Gray (is that her name - the Dynasty woman) had a small line, but no one was really doing much business, especially the dealers. For me, though, I had a blast, because I had a wonderful chat with Tony Dow, who I hadn't seen since I did my documentary Weekday Heroes, which he hosted. He's so nice and his wife was there and we had the best time reminiscing about the shoot - he'd just watched the show a week ago, in honor of Engineer Bill's recent passing. I was delighted to find out that Sheriff John is still alive and living in Boise, and apparently Chucko the Clown is also alive.
Most shocking celeb in terms of looking nothing like they used to: Tommy Kirk.
Best-looking celebs who still look incredible - Meredith Salinger and Cynthia Gibb.
Other celebs seen: Barry Bostwick, Tom Laughlin and his wife, Noell Neill, Pogue's pal Denny Miller, Richard Kiel, and others I can't remember right now.
As soon as I saw that Leslie Nielsen had no people at his table I went up to him and reminded him of The Creature Wasn't Nice, which he remembered right away. We also had a nice chat. So, I'm really glad I went.
Jose, Jason sang a song from Snoopy - can't remember the title - a ballad. And there was no list of singers - they were all announced from the stage.
And sitting next to someone named Gordon, who was also on that show. His wrangler is someone I know, so I had a nice chat with him, too.
DR Danise - never underestimate the effectiveness of retail therapy! Hope you enjoy your new computer (laptop or desktop?).
DR Danise - never underestimate the effectiveness of retail therapy! Hope you enjoy your new computer (laptop or desktop?).
It's a desktop. I'm just looking at things right now. I see a few problems. They set things up for me in the store like the Mobile Me. It has a password but I don't know what it is. And whoever set my computer up put my name in someplace as Denise instead of Danise. I have to find where that is so I can fix it.
Then I found Roger and Druxy - Roger was already packing up, and left five minutes later.
DR Danise - Welcome to the Cult of Mac! ;)
Did you get an iMac? or did you really splurge on a Mac Pro?
As for the cost, I think as you start getting more comfortable and explore more of the "on board" features, you'll find that your "splurge" was a cost-effective purchase. Or something like that. ;)
*And the free classes at the Apple Store are a great resource. Sometimes I will just sit by and listen in on one if it's dealing with a program I don't think I really need. ;)
I have nothing to say, except that my football team won today. It's a fairly rare occurrence, so it's something to celebrate.
I didn't realize Enter Laughing is closing this next weekend. I will have to try and see it. I know George Irving's rendition of the Butler's Song from the cast recording but I would love to see it on stage. It's a great song.
I also need to get a ticket for Dividing the Estate, the new Horton Foote play transfering from Off-Broadway to Broadway.
Good evening, DRs.
That is all.
Well, something fairly miraculous has taken place today. I was able to get into my tan suede sneakers and lace them up. After wearing them all day, the swelling in my left foot is significantly reduced. I've been trying on all my left shoes and have been able to get into most of them. What do you suppose my foot will look like in the morning?
I've said it before and I'll say it again - in this economy, and after so many years of doing these shows, Ray needs to rethink in total what he's doing. He won't, unfortunately. I would cut this back to twice a year. Or, if he's going to do it four times a year and on Saturday and Sunday, I would somehow find a way to split the celebs over the two days, so that there's a whole new influx of great people on the second day. And I hate to say it, but I would go back to the Beverly Garland hotel, and go back to having five dealer rooms and one room for the celebs - yes, it was much smaller, but it was ALWAYS jammed.
Thanks Jane. Hope you have a great day too
I watched TAR too. Not sure who my favorites are but I was ok with the team that left
Next, I watched the first three episodes of season 5 of MISSION IMPOSSIBLE. The show had begun to run down by now. The narrow escapes were fairly predictable, and no one on the team ever really seemed in serious danger. This was the season Lesley (Ann) Warren joined the team, but it was an ill-fit. Wanting to be a serious actress and not a Disney ingenue any more, she refused glamour makeup to hide her freckles, she smoked and drank. But it all seemed like a little girl play acting. She just didn't have the innate sophistication and life experience to pull off being on the team. She only lasted this one season.
DR JRand - No Christmas show(s)?
I'm back from ENTER LAUGHING, which I liked. I think it's a very funny but very very flawed show, and the direction and cast were wonderful. My friend Josh was really wonderful, and he reminded me quite a lot of BK's performance in THE FIRST NUDIE MUSICAL. I lost my program on the way home, so I don't remember all of the cast, but the two major ladies in the show, Wanda the girlfriend and the actress-daughter of the impressario, had very funny material to sing. George S. Irving is amazing as he's alwaus been and his "Butler's Song," very raunchy and tres rude, was one of the funniest things in a funny afternoon.
[/quoteI didn't realize Enter Laughing is closing this next weekend. I will have to try and see it. I know George Irving's rendition of the Butler's Song from the cast recording but I would love to see it on stage. It's a great song.
I also need to get a ticket for Dividing the Estate, the new Horton Foote play transfering from Off-Broadway to Broadway.
It's been extended for two more weeks, I believe.
The revised version will be playing locally for a month down here. Looking forward to seeing it
DR JRand - No Christmas show(s)?
No heat - no show! It's a barn, you know!
Ah...
So... If you "collapse" the Quick Reply box by clicking "Quick Reply", then when you hit "Quote", it will then go to the full Reply box/screen. Which explains the options for showing the Quick Reply box as "default on", "default off", or not at all.
I'm just catching up on some of the posts from friday night.
DR RonP commented that the show LIFE will premiere in its Friday slot (as of last friday).
I didn't watch it yet (but i'll assume it is new). But isn't it also going to be another new one tomorrow (monday) at the 10pm timeslot after HEROES?
bk - are you going to look at THE PIRATE? I'm very interested in your opinion of that transfer.
GIGI, I agree is a far better transfer than AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, which IMHO, is not only brown, but entirely too dark.
THE PIRATE, to me, is just a rotten transfer, but I could be wrong.
And I completed my evening of viewing with BROTHERS & SISTERS. Another noisy Walker squabble (I think they should try a week without one), but other portions of the show I enjoyed, so overall it was OK.
DR Edisaurus, loved hearing of you NYC adventures! What fun!
DR Edisaurus, loved hearing of you NYC adventures! What fun!
I thought of you as I passed by Papa Yaking today!
Hmmm... I wonder which of the 20+ flavors of macarons DR edisaurus has selected today? :)
Hi all. I may have done something very foolish. As you know, my computer went down. Well, it turned out that not only did it have a virus, it also had a bad spot on the motherboard.
Translation: The whole computer is a now a piece of junk. I am so fed up on viruses and such that I bought a new computer. An apple. An expensive Apple. I just felt that with everything I have been through these past few months, I deserved something nice.
And since I've been up, I've made breakfast... I improvised a sort of matzohbrei \
That reminds me of one of the funniest song parodies I ever heard. BK wrote the lyrics to the Mothra Theme Song. He actually recorded it as a hidden track, but didn't use it for Jeepers Creepers
And I completed my evening of viewing with BROTHERS & SISTERS. Another noisy Walker squabble (I think they should try a week without one), but other portions of the show I enjoyed, so overall it was OK.
Matt, I get the impression that the next show may be calmer. I'm hoping or I may quit watching
Hmmm... I wonder which of the 20+ flavors of macarons DR edisaurus has selected today? :)
Well, I bought 24 and tried two. One I'd had last time but it was so good that I wanted it again: champagne and apricot, and the other was pumpkin and rhum.
I brought 8 to Peter and his family---they immediately opened and devoured them. and another 8 went to my hosts who are now back home and enjoying them. I brought home 6 to share with Greg, including lime (in the) coconut, cassis, fleur de sel caramel, pistachio, cranberry/strawberry, and espresso. I think it's time to bust them out and see if they survived the trip.
Peter gave me olive oil he'd brought back from Italy, so I had to throw that in my suitcase. Nothing was leaking from it when I claimed it so I think it made it here safely.
Oh, and the ham and cheese croissant at Madeleine---best I've ever had. MMMMM!
I have some serious penance to do next week, but it was worth it!
DR Edi - sounds like you had a wonderful time in NYC. Hope the business discussions went well.
I also need to get a ticket for Dividing the Estate, the new Horton Foote play transfering from Off-Broadway to Broadway.
OH!
DR edisaurus - It sounds like you had a "Mozzarepa" at the street fair.
My "mission" was accomplished then. -The Enabler. ;)
*I tried a Cinnamon Raisin one the other week - WOW!
Do they still use the cute little "lunch box" boxes?
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DR edisaurus - It sounds like you had a "Mozzarepa" at the street fair.
Yes, that was it exactly. It seems to be a franchise---I saw them again today at a street fair up near Peter's. If they decided to expand to Atlanta I think they would do very well.
"Once I was a schleppa
Now it's Mozzarepa"...
My "mission" was accomplished then. -The Enabler. ;)
*I tried a Cinnamon Raisin one the other week - WOW!
Do they still use the cute little "lunch box" boxes?
Yes, and they tied them with different colored ribbons so I would know who gets what. And they have moved! I like their new space better---more room for dining.
I don't think THE PIRATE is rotten; I just think it's lackluster which makes it a bitter disappointment (I think the Todd AO version of OKLAHOMA is a rotten transfer). One of the most vivid Technicolor movies in the MGM canon, and it just doesn't "pop" at all the way the laserdisc from the Judy box did. And when a laserdisc is more vivid and impressive than a studio sanctioned DVD, there is a serious problem.