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Title: OUT OF PITH
Post by: bk on March 31, 2010, 12:42:40 AM

Well, you've read the notes, the notes had only a small amount of pith, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently having the pith kicked out of them.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: bk on March 31, 2010, 12:43:21 AM

And the word of the day is: BEDIZEN!

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Post by: George on March 31, 2010, 12:52:59 AM

A Very Happy Birthday to DR Ann!! ;D

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Post by: Ben on March 31, 2010, 04:07:28 AM

Morning all.

That is all.

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Post by: John G. on March 31, 2010, 04:40:08 AM

Good morning. Got an early morning meeting on the magazine, and who knows what the rest of the day will bring. I'm hoping to get to Pilates, but I can't tell at this point. Then it's time to start cleaning house  before Easter and maybe get some more work done on taxes. (I'm missing one or two documents and it's going to drive me crazy.)

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Post by: Ginny on March 31, 2010, 05:04:06 AM

Wednesday morning greetings!  I'm up early to see DS Rob off for his first day of paramedic training and to get started on preparations for tonight's "Green Eggs and Ham" dinner.

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Post by: elmore3003 on March 31, 2010, 05:11:46 AM

Good morning, all! I had strange dreams about the Al Carmines show PROMENADE, which is being given in concert in April and I'm thinking about attending, all depending on whether the concert will be with piano or the wonderful Eddie Sauter orchestrations. The dream was mostly about my debating on whether or not to go, weird happenings in the dress rehearsal and then I was working on a production of THE BEGGAR'S OPERA; it was weird.

Today, I have a meeting with my friend, record producer Judy Sherman, about some recording for the McGlinn executor, john Vogel. The three of us are meeting at 10:30 to discuss all the preliminaries: AGVA fees, calendar, schedule, studios, budget, etc. Mr Vogel has never met Judy, whom I've known since 1985 when she produced the McGlinn "Songs of New York" recording for the Book-of-the-Month Club and the NYC Gay Men's Chorus albums between 1985 and 1992.

After that, I have work here on the never-ending Montgomery & Stone Medley and THE WIZARD OF OZ before I pack for my trek tomorrow to the wilds of DC and the Library of Congress. I am going with a bit of trepidation since I have no idea if the people I wish to avoid will be there or not and I'm still feeling bruised over the hostility of LIFE BEGINS AT 8:40. I have things to research and photocopy, so I'm taking the train to DC, come hell or high water.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: td on March 31, 2010, 05:15:51 AM

I'm awake and off to work.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 05:25:40 AM

The Dream-0-Matic 6000 says that DR ELMORE is more interested in working on songs and musicals already established rather than brand new untried material - but that there must be a new approach and lots of discussion before he is interested in beginning his work.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 05:26:02 AM

Wednesday - and it promises to be a lovely day weather wise.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 05:26:31 AM

My first question for ASK BK day - what feature on your new motor car would you now be unable to live without?

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 05:26:44 AM

Out of pith is better than being out of pitch.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Ben on March 31, 2010, 05:34:03 AM

The good weather is on the way to New York. It has stopped raining, though it's still grey and cloudy and by the weekend we may have an 80 degree day.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Ben on March 31, 2010, 05:34:27 AM

Back to work.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: elmore3003 on March 31, 2010, 05:42:41 AM

Quote from: JRand59 on March 31, 2010, 05:25:40 AM

The Dream-0-Matic 6000 says that DR ELMORE is more interested in working on songs and musicals already established rather than brand new untried material - but that there must be a new approach and lots of discussion before he is interested in beginning his work.

DR JRand59, you are amazing! I would amend that analysis by saying that it all depends on the new material; for instance, I would rather have my ears drilled than work on a show by a couple of writers I won't mention, but there are shows by other writers whose work I would be happy to orchestrate. I would love to do YANK!, for example. I love big band 40's music.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Laura on March 31, 2010, 05:47:20 AM

Coffee.

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Post by: Kerry on March 31, 2010, 06:08:42 AM

Cranberries!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: elmore3003 on March 31, 2010, 06:15:03 AM

The Bravo Channel is showing the weirdest PROMISES PROMISES ads: we get it once with the band (sounds like a synth on a brass patch) playing the title song. Then after another commercial, we get the same PROMISES PROMISES ad, with the very same copy, and an underscore of "Say A Little Prayer." Very tiresome.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Ben on March 31, 2010, 06:37:51 AM

The sun has returned to Manhattan!

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Post by: Jennifer on March 31, 2010, 06:50:53 AM

Happy Birthday to DR Ann!

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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 31, 2010, 06:51:27 AM

"Out of pith othen comth thertainty"
                                   --unknown

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Post by: Jennifer on March 31, 2010, 06:52:31 AM

One of my favorite shows is starting again tonight, IN PLAIN SIGHT.  Unfortunately it is on the USA network which is not available in Canada.  So i just have to wait (hopefully soon) for Global tv to post their schedule.

Hopefully i won't have to wait as long as i've had to wait for THE CLOSER.  The station W that shows it still has not shown season 4. Although when i emailed them they said they would be showing it this year.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 31, 2010, 06:52:32 AM

! ! ! ! !  Happy Birthday to DR Ann (of the beguiling eyes)  ! ! ! ! !

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jennifer on March 31, 2010, 06:56:46 AM

Re: last night's DANCING WITH THE STARS results


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one two three alkj klj iou oiu oiu  and then there wanted to see and then happy and then one and and much too soo
I was a little bit bummed about the bottom 2. Although these two teams were not the best, they were not the worst.
They had announced pamela anderson right at the beginning of the show as being in the B2. I thought her name would have made her more popular. Then they had shannen dougherty and kate gosselin (one would make it and the other would be in the bottom). They announed it was mark and shannen in the bottom. I really like mark ballas a lot. And thought that this week he was great (the routine was great). And shannen was really so much improved. So i was upset when they were voted out.  However after the vote was revealed, it was revealed that mark had injured himself (his knee) in rehearsals that day and would be out for 6 weeks. So shannen actually sort of seemed happy because she said she didn't want to dance with anyone but him. And she would have had to switch partners. So i was then sort of happy. Because i also would not have wanted to see her with another partner.
one two three alkj klj iou oiu oiu  and then there wanted to see and then happy and then one and and much too soo

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jennifer on March 31, 2010, 06:57:37 AM

We still have cool weather today. But starting i think thursday or for sure friday it is supposed to get really warm. I think saturday and sunday are supposed to be like 24C (which is 70s). Yeah!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Druxy on March 31, 2010, 07:02:44 AM

BK,

The other day you mentioned that Louis Lepke was a major character in the long musical.  So, is this a musical about Murder, Inc. or is that just a subplot?

On a similar subject:

Several years ago, I had the idea of turning my original script of DILLINGER AND CAPONE into a musical.  I had sold it to Roger Corman, who produced the film.  Unfortunately (after his experience with THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS),  were unable to negotiate a realistic deal for me to regain the rights, so I dropped the project.

But, one of the numbers I was planning for the show was "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Polka".

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 07:10:35 AM

Good morning!

Very cool this morning (38), but the walk went well. This was the first morning since the time change that the street lights were off by the time I got to the last half of the walk (due to daylight taking over).

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 07:11:51 AM

After I ate a light breakfast, I went out and mowed the front yard this morning, the first time in 2010 (first of many, I'm UNHAPPY to say). Can't stand doing it, but it was over in 15-20 minutes.

However, from now on, I'll either walk in the morning or mow the grass, but I WON'T do both!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 07:12:50 AM

Unless the UPS truck sneaked by me when I was away from my desk this morning, there has been no delivery and thus, I'm looking at another day off. Maybe the delivery will be later this morning.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 07:13:21 AM

Guess I'll speed through last night's IDOL later this morning. I see that it was soul music night.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 07:13:31 AM

Does this take us to page two?

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Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 07:13:41 AM

It does!!!

Page Two Dance!!!

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Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 07:15:05 AM

Also have new episodes of HUMAN TARGET and MODERN FAMILY to record and watch tonight. CBS is doing reruns again, and NBC does have a new SVU at 10 but everything else appears to be reruns.

Of course, UGLY BETTY will also be recorded, but I won't get to watch it until later in the week.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 07:31:33 AM

Well, I'll finish up a few odds and ends in the office and then head downstairs to beging viewing for the day. Wonder if it'll be leisure viewing or work-oriented? Who knows?

WBBL.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 07:40:58 AM

Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I'm sipping some green tea. -Just thought you'd liked to know that.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 07:52:26 AM

Hmm... I may need to start a pot of coffee...

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Post by: Jennifer on March 31, 2010, 08:08:04 AM

And another tv show that is new tonight (but i don't get the channel so won't get to watch it till saturday) is AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL.

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 31, 2010, 08:12:49 AM

Quote from: Jennifer on March 31, 2010, 08:08:04 AM

And another tv show that is new tonight (but i don't get the channel so won't get to watch it till saturday) is AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL.

Heavens forfend!   Ugh!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: JMK on March 31, 2010, 08:13:32 AM

Druxy, have you ever seen SUGAR, the musical version of SOME LIKE IT HOT?  It has a St. Valentine's Day Massacre Tap!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Druxy on March 31, 2010, 08:17:43 AM

Quote from: JMK on March 31, 2010, 08:13:32 AM

Druxy, have you ever seen SUGAR, the musical version of SOME LIKE IT HOT?  It has a St. Valentine's Day Massacre Tap!

Yes, I saw it when they did it at the Dorothy Chandler in Los Angeles.  My late client, Gale Gordon, played the Joe E. Brown part.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Druxy on March 31, 2010, 08:21:35 AM

I recall that Larry Kert played the Tony Curtis role and, I believe, Nick Condos was George Raft.

Does anybody remember that production?

Did Robert Morse do the Jack Lemmon part?   Also, who did the Monroe character?

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 08:32:28 AM

Did Gale do a cartwheel?

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 08:32:47 AM

Let's choose our drag names today and pretend we are going on RuPaul's Drag Race.  ;D

I want to be:

Helen Highwater

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 08:35:44 AM

Quote from: JRand59 on March 31, 2010, 08:32:47 AM

Let's choose our drag names today and pretend we are going on RuPaul's Drag Race.  ;D

I want to be:

Helen Highwater

I still like "Mama Jose" - ("Jose" rhymes with "Rose") ;)

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 08:36:31 AM

And now... I need to get ready for the rest of my day outside of my apartment.

Laters...

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Ben on March 31, 2010, 08:41:23 AM

Quote from: Druxy on March 31, 2010, 08:21:35 AM

I recall that Larry Kert played the Tony Curtis role and, I believe, Nick Condos was George Raft.

Does anybody remember that production?

Did Robert Morse do the Jack Lemmon part?   Also, who did the Monroe character?

I don't know who did the tour but Elaine Joyce did the Broadway production with Robert Morse (Jack Lemmon) and Tony Roberts (Tony Curtis)

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: MBarnum on March 31, 2010, 08:46:46 AM

I'll be Notta Chance.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Druxy on March 31, 2010, 08:47:19 AM

Quote from: Ben on March 31, 2010, 08:41:23 AM

Quote from: Druxy on March 31, 2010, 08:21:35 AM

I recall that Larry Kert played the Tony Curtis role and, I believe, Nick Condos was George Raft.

Does anybody remember that production?

Did Robert Morse do the Jack Lemmon part?   Also, who did the Monroe character?

I don't know who did the tour but Elaine Joyce did the Broadway production with Robert Morse (Jack Lemmon) and Tony Roberts (Tony Curtis)

I think that Morse and Joyce did it in Los Angeles, too.  Not sure, though.

BK should know.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 09:14:19 AM

Only THREE drag names......Helen, Mama Jose, and Notta - need some competition.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: bk on March 31, 2010, 09:19:55 AM

Quote from: JRand59 on March 31, 2010, 05:26:31 AM

My first question for ASK BK day - what feature on your new motor car would you now be unable to live without?

Well, I do love the keyless entry and ignition and am now quite used to it.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: bk on March 31, 2010, 09:21:48 AM

Quote from: Druxy on March 31, 2010, 07:02:44 AM

BK,

The other day you mentioned that Louis Lepke was a major character in the long musical.  So, is this a musical about Murder, Inc. or is that just a subplot?

On a similar subject:

Several years ago, I had the idea of turning my original script of DILLINGER AND CAPONE into a musical.  I had sold it to Roger Corman, who produced the film.  Unfortunately (after his experience with THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS),  were unable to negotiate a realistic deal for me to regain the rights, so I dropped the project.

But, one of the numbers I was planning for the show was "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Polka".

The Lepke gangster stuff is not the main plot of the show - the show is about a young fellow whose dream it is to work as an usher at the Roxy movie palace in NY.  He inadvertently saves Lepke's life and the two begin an unlikely friendship.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: bk on March 31, 2010, 09:22:59 AM

BK always knows - Robert Morse did the Lemmon part, Larry Kert, the Curtis part, and Leland Palmer did Sugar.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: bk on March 31, 2010, 09:23:21 AM

It was a wonderful show - especially Gower Champion's terrific staging.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Druxy on March 31, 2010, 09:25:08 AM

Quote from: bk on March 31, 2010, 09:21:48 AM

Quote from: Druxy on March 31, 2010, 07:02:44 AM

BK,

The other day you mentioned that Louis Lepke was a major character in the long musical.  So, is this a musical about Murder, Inc. or is that just a subplot?

On a similar subject:

Several years ago, I had the idea of turning my original script of DILLINGER AND CAPONE into a musical.  I had sold it to Roger Corman, who produced the film.  Unfortunately (after his experience with THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS),  were unable to negotiate a realistic deal for me to regain the rights, so I dropped the project.

But, one of the numbers I was planning for the show was "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Polka".

The Lepke gangster stuff is not the main plot of the show - the show is about a young fellow whose dream it is to work as an usher at the Roxy movie palace in NY.  He inadvertently saves Lepke's life and the two begin an unlikely friendship.

Reminds me of something I wrote once that was based on my encounter with Eddie Cannizarro, who claimed to have shot "Bugsy" Siegel.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Druxy on March 31, 2010, 09:26:01 AM

Quote from: bk on March 31, 2010, 09:22:59 AM

BK always knows - Robert Morse did the Lemmon part, Larry Kert, the Curtis part, and Leland Palmer did Sugar.

That's why we always ask you.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: bk on March 31, 2010, 09:28:12 AM

I am adding Ann's b-day to the notes, not that she comes around here much these here days.  I probably would have seen it was her b-day last night, but, you know, the phone rang at midnight just as I was writing the second section of the notes and the co-author or the long musical kept me on the phone for twenty minutes - after that I wasn't thinking about anything but bed.

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Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 09:38:52 AM

Happy Birthday to DR ANN.

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Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 09:39:12 AM

BRAINEX opens in Indiana next week.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: bk on March 31, 2010, 09:46:11 AM

Well, if they did anything to the street I see no evidence - none, that is, except for removing the no parking signs that have been there for a week.  So, I guess I could have parked in the garage after all.

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Post by: Edisaurus on March 31, 2010, 09:54:22 AM

Good afternoon; and what a lovely afternoon it is, here in Atlanta GA!

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Post by: Edisaurus on March 31, 2010, 09:57:55 AM

My question for bk: have you ever mistakenly sent an email to someone and inadvertently copied someone on it that you hadn't meant to? Someone who was referenced in said email with a somewhat negative tone?

I did that yesterday regarding our film. I didn't say anything horrible and was able to smooth things over quickly, but I still had a panic attack. Greg said he'd never done this, so I wondered how common this was, and if there are any good stories involving said scenario?

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Post by: Edisaurus on March 31, 2010, 09:58:23 AM

And a very Happy Birthday to Ann!

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Post by: John G. on March 31, 2010, 09:59:06 AM

happy birthday, DR Ann!

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Post by: John G. on March 31, 2010, 09:59:23 AM

Page 3 dance!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: John G. on March 31, 2010, 10:00:57 AM

Quote from: bk on March 31, 2010, 09:23:21 AM

It was a wonderful show - especially Gower Champion's terrific staging.

I hear this from most everyone who saw the show and I love the songs, so why didn't it quite make it?

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Druxy on March 31, 2010, 10:07:00 AM

Quote from: John G. on March 31, 2010, 10:00:57 AM

Quote from: bk on March 31, 2010, 09:23:21 AM

It was a wonderful show - especially Gower Champion's terrific staging.

I hear this from most everyone who saw the show and I love the songs, so why didn't it quite make it?

Perhaps it's because that there were no songs that lived beyond the show?

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 10:12:36 AM

I love Pitiful Penniless Bums - but I don't really know it from the show, only from MR BK's recording with Brent Barrett.

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Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 10:15:33 AM

And Robert Morse did The Beauty That Drives Men Mad on the Tony show that spotlighted Broadway women....and he was hilarious!

My guess as to it's non-success, that movie is a hard act to follow....and when it hit Broadway in 1972, the movie was only 13 years old....and it had a respectable if not spectacular 505 performance run.

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Post by: JMK on March 31, 2010, 10:34:23 AM

I think SUGAR also marked the beginning of David Merrick's long, slow decline as a producing powerhouse.  There was some major article in some magazine back then about SUGAR, talking about how divided the out-of-towners were on it.  And I think, rightly or wrongly, a lot of people (including Merrill, IIRC) decried Styne's music, though I think a lot of it is quite winning.

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Post by: John G. on March 31, 2010, 10:35:54 AM

Despite the run count, the production lost money. But the cast album has some treasures, including the songs already mentioned, "When You Meet a Man in Chicago," "Sun on My Face" (OK, lame lyric, great melody) and the title song. There were other shows from the era that had no stand-alone hits but somehow managed to be remembered and revived. Granted, the show was revived with Tony Curtis and under the name "Some Like It Hot," but I hear that was hardly an artistic or financial successs.

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Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 10:42:39 AM

What could Mara Corday be looking at that prompted this response?   :o

http://www.coolcinematrash.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/ndvd_025.jpg (http://www.coolcinematrash.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/ndvd_025.jpg)

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Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 10:43:25 AM

Why - this of course.

http://www.coolcinematrash.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/ndvd_023024.gif (http://www.coolcinematrash.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/ndvd_023024.gif)

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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 31, 2010, 11:05:50 AM

I recall reading that SUGAR's main problems were it's flat book and that it was pretty expensive to run.  If the latter was true, I wonder if the tour cut costs somehow...

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Post by: Ginny on March 31, 2010, 11:17:17 AM

Happiest of birthdays to DR Ann!

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Post by: Jane on March 31, 2010, 11:17:35 AM

LOL Ginny.  Keith steals the covers back from me.  My problem is Sherlock, once he pulls the covers there is no moving them.

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Post by: Jane on March 31, 2010, 11:22:52 AM

DR Ann,

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Post by: Jane on March 31, 2010, 11:59:44 AM

DtM it is my understanding Kindle won't work well when I'm reading at night in the dark.  Thanks for the book info.  If it seems to heavy when I won't check it out from the library. 

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Post by: Jane on March 31, 2010, 12:00:52 PM

We watched CASTLE last night & agree with Matt H, excellent episode.  Matt, I'm baffled why you thought Martha had anything to do with the killer? ;D

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Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 12:03:58 PM

The book is flat, the grass is green, the door is open.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 12:04:35 PM

DR ELMORE of course the interpretations of the Dream-0-Matic 6000 are open for discussion.

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Post by: Ginny on March 31, 2010, 12:11:57 PM

Our table is set for 12, but I'm betting we'll only have 11 for dinner.  I'm signing off and will be back when the party's over...bye for now!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: bk on March 31, 2010, 12:19:36 PM

Quote from: Edisaurus on March 31, 2010, 09:57:55 AM

My question for bk: have you ever mistakenly sent an email to someone and inadvertently copied someone on it that you hadn't meant to? Someone who was referenced in said email with a somewhat negative tone?

I did that yesterday regarding our film. I didn't say anything horrible and was able to smooth things over quickly, but I still had a panic attack. Greg said he'd never done this, so I wondered how common this was, and if there are any good stories involving said scenario?

Yep, I've done it and had to do what you did - smooth it over.  I've also been sent e-mails that I wasn't supposed to see - the funniest of those was from the record label that shall not be named, in the midst of our lawsuit they accidentally sent me an e-mail meant for the two-faced back-stabbing prick who was at least partly responsible for that whole debacle - I was able to use that in my deposition in a very funny way.

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Post by: bk on March 31, 2010, 12:19:57 PM

Finished the liner notes for our new release, announcing on Monday, if all goes well.

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Post by: Jane on March 31, 2010, 12:47:29 PM

The 5-10 mile speeding buffer may be a thing of the past:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-03-30-speeding-cushion_N.htm?se=yahoorefer

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: elmore3003 on March 31, 2010, 01:00:58 PM

Quote from: JRand59 on March 31, 2010, 12:04:35 PM

DR ELMORE of course the interpretations of the Dream-0-Matic 6000 are open for discussion.

Why aren't you in DC working for the government?

I'm all set for my trip tomorrow to DC; all I have to do tonight is pack and make sure the alarm goes off at 5 am.

After today's meeting, I guess I can officially announce that in September I will begin a recording project of all the extant cello & piano music, piano solo music, and songs written for other venues than a show by Victor Herbert; this will include German lieder, Irish patriotic songs, Irish folksong arrangements, songs for plays, vaudeville acts and revues, and special occasion pieces like the Catholic University Alma Mater. Soloists will include Rebecca Luker, George Dvorsky, Ron Raines, Jeanne Lehman, Zachary Stains (DR JRand's fave Hercules), Steven LaBrie, Korliss Uecker, Rosalie Sullivan, Margaret Jane Wray, Dillon McCartney, Marnie Breckinridge, Valerian Ruminski, Jonathan Michie, and Christopher Fitzgerald, accompanied by William Hicks, who will be piano soloist. The cellist will be Jerry Grossman, principal cellist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, a post once held by Victor Herbert.

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Post by: Jennifer on March 31, 2010, 01:02:40 PM

I'm not sure how many people love Cadbury's easter cream eggs. But here is a Todd Wilbur clone. I have not yet tried. But i am definitely going to. I like the idea about putting it in little egg molds (i wonder if i have those?)

http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/recipedetail.asp?sessionid=&login=yes&id=134

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Post by: John G. on March 31, 2010, 01:07:42 PM

Just back from Pilates for the first time in two weeks -- and I can feel it in every muscle. Stopped off at Big Lots and there was a new shipment of DVDs for $2.50 apiece. Got "Clueless" and "Chinatown" plus "Funny Face" and "Too Many Girls," which I don't think I've ever seen.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Laura on March 31, 2010, 01:17:42 PM

Lois Denominator

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 01:18:06 PM

Good Afternoon!

Since my friends are staying down by Columbia University, I directed us to Community Food & Juice (http://www.communityrestaurant.com/) for lunch. Well, brunch.  I had their amazing(!!!!!!!) Blueberry Pancakes with Maple Butter.  Soooo good, and perfect for this drier but still cool early Spring day here in NYC.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:20:00 PM

Quote from: bk on March 31, 2010, 09:23:21 AM

It was a wonderful show - especially Gower Champion's terrific staging.

I have never seen SUGAR on stage. It never seems to have caught on for community theaters and local theaters to do. Of course, a lot of Broadway shows at around that same time - OVER HERE! and SEESAW are two others that spring quickly to mind - don't get done much locally either.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 01:20:28 PM

Something to bookmark:

Sony Launches Website Devoted to Its Show Music (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/138346-Sony-Launches-Website-Devoted-to-Its-Show-Music)

www.MasterworksBroadway.com

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 01:21:18 PM

(http://www.playbill.com/images/photo/m/a/masterworksCDs200.jpg)

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: MBarnum on March 31, 2010, 01:22:01 PM

JRand, I had the same reaction that Mara did...but without the gloves.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:22:55 PM

Quote from: John G. on March 31, 2010, 01:07:42 PM

Just back from Pilates for the first time in two weeks -- and I can feel it in every muscle. Stopped off at Big Lots and there was a new shipment of DVDs for $2.50 apiece. Got "Clueless" and "Chinatown" plus "Funny Face" and "Too Many Girls," which I don't think I've ever seen.

You'll see Van Johnson in the chorus of TOO MANY GIRLS.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:24:19 PM

Quote from: Jane on March 31, 2010, 12:00:52 PM

We watched CASTLE last night & agree with Matt H, excellent episode.  Matt, I'm baffled why you thought Martha had anything to do with the killer? ;D

I couldn't remember the name of the younger man she was dividing her time with, and I thought maybe a surprise would spring out that he had been dating her to get close to Castle so he could somehow get to Beckett through him.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: George on March 31, 2010, 01:30:17 PM

Quote from: JRand59 on March 31, 2010, 10:15:33 AM

And Robert Morse did The Beauty That Drives Men Mad on the Tony show that spotlighted Broadway women....and he was hilarious!

I prefer the version of this song from the London cast recording.  It has a couple of different verses, but more importantly, a longer (and better) ending.  I performed in an AIDS benefit series here in Olympia from 1993-2001 or 2002 and we had that song transcribed.  I sang "Josie's" part.  We brought down the house! :D

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 01:30:25 PM

DR elmore - Congrats on the new Victor Herbert project!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:30:38 PM

Before I started cooking lunch, I watched last night's AMERICAN IDOL performances/judges remarks (I skip everything else). The best performances: Michael (by far), Lee (next by far), Casey, and Crystal. The rest ranged from bland (Aaron, Katie) to inept (Tim, Didi). And the judges gushing over Andrew? What was THAT all about? Yep, it was somewhat better than the prior weeks, but it was hardly a major rebound. Slightly better, more in control, but that's ALL it was.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: George on March 31, 2010, 01:31:03 PM

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 31, 2010, 01:00:58 PM

After today's meeting, I guess I can officially announce that in September I will begin a recording project of all the extant cello & piano music, piano solo music, and songs written for other venues than a show by Victor Herbert; this will include German lieder, Irish patriotic songs, Irish folksong arrangements, songs for plays, vaudeville acts and revues, and special occasion pieces like the Catholic University Alma Mater. Soloists will include Rebecca Luker, George Dvorsky, Ron Raines, Jeanne Lehman, Zachary Stains (DR JRand's fave Hercules), Steven LaBrie, Korliss Uecker, Rosalie Sullivan, Margaret Jane Wray, Dillon McCartney, Marnie Breckinridge, Valerian Ruminski, Jonathan Michie, and Christopher Fitzgerald, accompanied by William Hicks, who will be piano soloist. The cellist will be Jerry Grossman, principal cellist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, a post once held by Victor Herbert.

Congratulations, Larry!! ;D

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:33:07 PM

The UPS truck did finally arrive, and with it a review copy, but not ALVIN.

No, it was another Criterion Blu-ray: RIDE WITH THE DEVIL. So into the pile it went. Not due for weeks.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: John G. on March 31, 2010, 01:33:59 PM

Quote from: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:20:00 PM

Quote from: bk on March 31, 2010, 09:23:21 AM

It was a wonderful show - especially Gower Champion's terrific staging.

I have never seen SUGAR on stage. It never seems to have caught on for community theaters and local theaters to do. Of course, a lot of Broadway shows at around that same time - OVER HERE! and SEESAW are two others that spring quickly to mind - don't get done much locally either.

when I used to review community theater, I must have seen four or five productions of "Over Here!" No "Sugar." No "Seesaw." No "Applause." But I saw "Sound of Music" at least two dozen times. The one true novelty was finding a high school in Camden, Ohio, there near Middletown that staged "All-American."

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: John G. on March 31, 2010, 01:35:48 PM

Congrats, Larry!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:35:58 PM

While I ate lunch, I watched last night's SOUTHLAND. I absolutely cannot stand Tami, and everytime she's there whining and moaning about her boring life, I want to put my foot through the TV screen. The cases were all interesting, but Tami sucks the life out of every scene with her ego, her self-obsession, and her stupidity. She DESERVED what happened to her. I'm just sorry her poor husband Sammy must also bear the brunt of her idiotic decisions.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:37:14 PM

Quote from: John G. on March 31, 2010, 01:33:59 PM

Quote from: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:20:00 PM

Quote from: bk on March 31, 2010, 09:23:21 AM

It was a wonderful show - especially Gower Champion's terrific staging.

I have never seen SUGAR on stage. It never seems to have caught on for community theaters and local theaters to do. Of course, a lot of Broadway shows at around that same time - OVER HERE! and SEESAW are two others that spring quickly to mind - don't get done much locally either.

when I used to review community theater, I must have seen four or five productions of "Over Here!" No "Sugar." No "Seesaw." No "Applause." But I saw "Sound of Music" at least two dozen times. The one true novelty was finding a high school in Camden, Ohio, there near Middletown that staged "All-American."

ALL AMERICAN! Wow! I've often used "Once Upon a Time" as an audition song, but I've never seen that show staged either. I have seen APPLAUSE here once.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:40:24 PM

I spent the majority of the afternoon watching one of my favorite recent comedies: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. Always enjoy it so much every time I watch. It's one of the most beautifully cast movies in recent memory.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:40:47 PM

I did have time to skim through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. Nothing of interest and nothing in the previews.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:41:45 PM

I also skimmed through today's excruciating ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Yes, Oliver was on in scenes that were seconds long, and he finally did get his revelation moment near the end of the show, but SO many scenes with these dull, dull, dull actors and stories. Argh!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: George on March 31, 2010, 01:43:12 PM

Quote from: John G. on March 31, 2010, 01:33:59 PM

Quote from: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:20:00 PM

Quote from: bk on March 31, 2010, 09:23:21 AM

It was a wonderful show - especially Gower Champion's terrific staging.

I have never seen SUGAR on stage. It never seems to have caught on for community theaters and local theaters to do. Of course, a lot of Broadway shows at around that same time - OVER HERE! and SEESAW are two others that spring quickly to mind - don't get done much locally either.

when I used to review community theater, I must have seen four or five productions of "Over Here!" No "Sugar." No "Seesaw." No "Applause." But I saw "Sound of Music" at least two dozen times. The one true novelty was finding a high school in Camden, Ohio, there near Middletown that staged "All-American."

As far as I know, none of these shows has ever been done in Olympia. :-\

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:48:52 PM

Wow! I just saw the list of the Peabody Award Winners (highest honor in TV) for this season:

The only two regularly scheduled network series that won:

GLEE and MODERN FAMILY.

Among other series winners were IN TREATMENT and THE LADIES NO. 1 DETECTIVE AGENCY on HBO.

The Jerome Robbins "American Masters" special won (deservedly so).

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: bk on March 31, 2010, 02:00:32 PM

Finished with errands and whatnot and visits and whatnot and shall now relax until it is time to leave.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 02:17:08 PM

I have some things in the office that require attention, and then I'll head down and do some evening viewing. I do know I want to rewatch THE HEIRESS tonight. If there's time, I'll watch GRAN TORINO. If not, I'll fill in with some TV box set episodes of NCIS or THE CLOSER or BONES until I tune into HUMAN TARGET.

WBBL.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 02:20:18 PM

Oh... I think I just took a nap.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 02:23:59 PM

And now I need to get ready for tonight's dress rehearsal... I just need to decide which one I'm going to end up at.

Laters...

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: MBarnum on March 31, 2010, 02:43:43 PM

Quote from: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:35:58 PM

While I ate lunch, I watched last night's SOUTHLAND. I absolutely cannot stand Tami, and everytime she's there whining and moaning about her boring life, I want to put my foot through the TV screen. The cases were all interesting, but Tami sucks the life out of every scene with her ego, her self-obsession, and her stupidity. She DESERVED what happened to her. I'm just sorry her poor husband Sammy must also bear the brunt of her idiotic decisions.

She is one of a few other characters on the show I think they ought to phase out.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: elmore3003 on March 31, 2010, 03:07:59 PM

Quote from: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 02:17:08 PM

I have some things in the office that require attention, and then I'll head down and do some evening viewing. I do know I want to rewatch THE HEIRESS tonight. If there's time, I'll watch GRAN TORINO. If not, I'll fill in with some TV box set episodes of NCIS or THE CLOSER or BONES until I tune into HUMAN TARGET.

WBBL.

Is this the Olive deHavilland HEIRESS? One of my all-time favorite movies! I think the play is great but I wasn't crazy about the revival with Cherry Jones. I did love Frances Sternhagen, though.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: TCB on March 31, 2010, 03:42:43 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANN!

To my lovely daughter in law and mother of my handsome grandson, Toby!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: JMK on March 31, 2010, 03:53:37 PM

Great news, Larry!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: TCB on March 31, 2010, 03:59:25 PM

Yesterday afternoon, I was so tired when I came home from work that I fell asleep reading yesterday's posts (no offense).  I was in bed by 5:30, I didn't read or watch TV, but I turned out the light and fell right asleep.  And I still managed to over-sleep this morning. 

All day long, I have been dragging like I hadn't gotten any sleep at all.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: TCB on March 31, 2010, 04:01:23 PM

Quote from: MBarnum on March 31, 2010, 08:46:46 AM

I'll be Notta Chance.

Yes, we know.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: TCB on March 31, 2010, 04:04:36 PM

I guess:

Ima Orr

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: TCB on March 31, 2010, 04:05:09 PM

PAGE FIVE!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: TCB on March 31, 2010, 04:06:07 PM

Quote from: Edisaurus on March 31, 2010, 09:57:55 AM

My question for bk: have you ever mistakenly sent an email to someone and inadvertently copied someone on it that you hadn't meant to? Someone who was referenced in said email with a somewhat negative tone?

I did that yesterday regarding our film. I didn't say anything horrible and was able to smooth things over quickly, but I still had a panic attack. Greg said he'd never done this, so I wondered how common this was, and if there are any good stories involving said scenario?

I have - many times.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: TCB on March 31, 2010, 04:09:25 PM

Quote from: Jane on March 31, 2010, 11:59:44 AM

DtM it is my understanding Kindle won't work well when I'm reading at night in the dark.  Thanks for the book info.  If it seems to heavy when I won't check it out from the library. 

They sell little Kindle lights for reading at night.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: TCB on March 31, 2010, 04:14:41 PM

Quote from: Jane on March 31, 2010, 12:47:29 PM

The 5-10 mile speeding buffer may be a thing of the past:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-03-30-speeding-cushion_N.htm?se=yahoorefer

Quoted from the article:

Quote

Tim Davenport, 42, of Kansas City, Mo., was recently stopped on 15th Street in Blue Springs, Mo., and ticketed for going 40 mph in a 35-mph zone — although the police officer initially ticketed him for 40 in a 25, he says. "I drove down that road again, and the posted limit was 35," he says. "I figured the judge wouldn't accept that, since I was over the speed limit, and would still charge me with it. So I went ahead and paid" the $60 ticket.

Too bad this guy didn't fight the ticket.  Since the officer wrote the wrong posted speed down, the ticket is null and void.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jane on March 31, 2010, 04:15:47 PM

Quote from: Jennifer on March 31, 2010, 01:02:40 PM

I'm not sure how many people love Cadbury's easter cream eggs. But here is a Todd Wilbur clone. I have not yet tried. But i am definitely going to. I like the idea about putting it in little egg molds (i wonder if i have those?)

http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/recipedetail.asp?sessionid=&login=yes&id=134

Are your made in England or Canada.  The ones I've have directly from England taste better than the ones made here, or used to.  It has been awhile since I've had a Cadbury egg.  I used to buy them for Craig.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: TCB on March 31, 2010, 04:17:45 PM

Quote from: Laura on March 31, 2010, 01:17:42 PM

Lois Denominator

I like that one!   ;D

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jane on March 31, 2010, 04:19:04 PM

Quote from: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:24:19 PM

Quote from: Jane on March 31, 2010, 12:00:52 PM

We watched CASTLE last night & agree with Matt H, excellent episode.  Matt, I'm baffled why you thought Martha had anything to do with the killer? ;D

I couldn't remember the name of the younger man she was dividing her time with, and I thought maybe a surprise would spring out that he had been dating her to get close to Castle so he could somehow get to Beckett through him.

Got it, or why you made the connection :)   For me it was always about Nikki Heat.  I enjoyed Dana Delany's character.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jane on March 31, 2010, 04:20:28 PM

Quote from: George on March 31, 2010, 01:31:03 PM

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 31, 2010, 01:00:58 PM

After today's meeting, I guess I can officially announce that in September I will begin a recording project of all the extant cello & piano music, piano solo music, and songs written for other venues than a show by Victor Herbert; this will include German lieder, Irish patriotic songs, Irish folksong arrangements, songs for plays, vaudeville acts and revues, and special occasion pieces like the Catholic University Alma Mater. Soloists will include Rebecca Luker, George Dvorsky, Ron Raines, Jeanne Lehman, Zachary Stains (DR JRand's fave Hercules), Steven LaBrie, Korliss Uecker, Rosalie Sullivan, Margaret Jane Wray, Dillon McCartney, Marnie Breckinridge, Valerian Ruminski, Jonathan Michie, and Christopher Fitzgerald, accompanied by William Hicks, who will be piano soloist. The cellist will be Jerry Grossman, principal cellist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, a post once held by Victor Herbert.

Congratulations, Larry!! ;D

Yes, CONGRATULATIONS!  It sounds wonderful!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jane on March 31, 2010, 04:22:21 PM

DR TCB sometimes it takes a few nights to catch up on sleep & feel good again.  Sleep well tonight!!!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: bk on March 31, 2010, 04:35:26 PM

I shall shortly be on my way to sup and then rehearse.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: TCB on March 31, 2010, 04:41:09 PM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 01:20:28 PM

Something to bookmark:

Sony Launches Website Devoted to Its Show Music (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/138346-Sony-Launches-Website-Devoted-to-Its-Show-Music)

www.MasterworksBroadway.com

I wonder why SONDHEIM: THE STORY SO FAR only contains one cut from SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE?

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: TCB on March 31, 2010, 04:43:33 PM

CONGRATULATIONS, ELMORE!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: elmore3003 on March 31, 2010, 04:44:24 PM

Quote from: TCB on March 31, 2010, 04:04:36 PM

I guess:

Ima Orr

Eitha Orr.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: TCB on March 31, 2010, 04:59:51 PM

Quote from: Jane on March 31, 2010, 04:22:21 PM

DR TCB sometimes it takes a few nights to catch up on sleep & feel good again.  Sleep well tonight!!!

But I didn't know that I had lost any sleep.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: elmore3003 on March 31, 2010, 05:00:35 PM

Quote from: TCB on March 31, 2010, 04:43:33 PM

CONGRATULATIONS, ELMORE!

Thank you, all, for the good wishes! It's a project I'm happy to see initiated, and we'll record through January since there are a lot of singers and a ton of material. I'll bring back some more on Friday from the LoC.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jane on March 31, 2010, 05:01:07 PM

LOL TCB-I thought you had when your back was hurting.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: elmore3003 on March 31, 2010, 05:32:30 PM

Quote from: MBarnum on March 31, 2010, 08:46:46 AM

I'll be Notta Chance.

Don't you usually add "Professional Virgin" after that?

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: elmore3003 on March 31, 2010, 05:38:08 PM

I am packed, I've made my snack and lunch for the 3 and a half hour train ride, and I remembered to take along huge manila envelopes this time to hold the photocopies. I'm will have dinner tomorrow night with my friend Loras Schissel and I am really looking forward to that. I am hoping they're still recording LIFE BEGINS AT 8:40 tomorrow and that my former friend from the LoC who made the whole experience so dreadful is here in Manhattan at the sessions and not at the Library.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: elmore3003 on March 31, 2010, 05:41:33 PM

I forgot to pack my book! I'm reading a biography of the Australian opera star Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931), who was an amazing woman.

And a tough old broad with a scandalous life. There's an Australian mini-series about her that I want to order from my fave Australian DVD source.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: elmore3003 on March 31, 2010, 05:46:49 PM

According to the TIMES, YANK! is going to Broadway:
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/31/yank-to-move-to-broadway-next-season/

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jennifer on March 31, 2010, 05:47:58 PM

Quote from: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:40:24 PM

I spent the majority of the afternoon watching one of my favorite recent comedies: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. Always enjoy it so much every time I watch. It's one of the most beautifully cast movies in recent memory.

Have you seen the documentary i mentioned this week, THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE, that chronicles the real Devil Wears Prada, Anna Wintour?  I think you would relaly like it.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: John G. on March 31, 2010, 05:49:33 PM

Devoida Tal-Ent

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jennifer on March 31, 2010, 05:49:39 PM

Quote from: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 01:30:38 PM

Before I started cooking lunch, I watched last night's AMERICAN IDOL performances/judges remarks (I skip everything else). The best performances: Michael (by far), Lee (next by far), Casey, and Crystal. The rest ranged from bland (Aaron, Katie) to inept (Tim, Didi). And the judges gushing over Andrew? What was THAT all about? Yep, it was somewhat better than the prior weeks, but it was hardly a major rebound. Slightly better, more in control, but that's ALL it was.

I sort of agree with you. I thought Michael (who i don't normally care for) was excellent. And I also thought that crystal was her usual amazing self. And I thought lee was great. I used to love casey. But now he is just okay for me.

And even though didi has been hit and miss i still love her. Her voice is so unique. I really hope that she can pull it together in the future.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jane on March 31, 2010, 05:49:56 PM

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 31, 2010, 05:38:08 PM

I am packed, I've made my snack and lunch for the 3 and a half hour train ride, and I remembered to take along huge manila envelopes this time to hold the photocopies. I'm will have dinner tomorrow night with my friend Loras Schissel and I am really looking forward to that. I am hoping they're still recording LIFE BEGINS AT 8:40 tomorrow and that my former friend from the LoC who made the whole experience so dreadful is here in Manhattan at the sessions and not at the Library.

HAVE A SAFE & ENJOYABLE TRIP!!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jennifer on March 31, 2010, 05:50:51 PM

Quote from: Jane on March 31, 2010, 04:15:47 PM

Quote from: Jennifer on March 31, 2010, 01:02:40 PM

I'm not sure how many people love Cadbury's easter cream eggs. But here is a Todd Wilbur clone. I have not yet tried. But i am definitely going to. I like the idea about putting it in little egg molds (i wonder if i have those?)

http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/recipedetail.asp?sessionid=&login=yes&id=134

Are your made in England or Canada.  The ones I've have directly from England taste better than the ones made here, or used to.  It has been awhile since I've had a Cadbury egg.  I used to buy them for Craig.

I have no idea. I assume that the ones i've had are made in canada. But they could be made in the US.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jennifer on March 31, 2010, 05:51:49 PM

Travel vibes to DR Elmore. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: TCB on March 31, 2010, 06:37:20 PM

Safe travel vibes to elmore!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: TCB on March 31, 2010, 06:37:55 PM

Bedtime for Bozo.




G'night!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Jane on March 31, 2010, 06:39:32 PM

Quote from: Jennifer on March 31, 2010, 05:50:51 PM

Quote from: Jane on March 31, 2010, 04:15:47 PM

Quote from: Jennifer on March 31, 2010, 01:02:40 PM

I'm not sure how many people love Cadbury's easter cream eggs. But here is a Todd Wilbur clone. I have not yet tried. But i am definitely going to. I like the idea about putting it in little egg molds (i wonder if i have those?)

http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/recipedetail.asp?sessionid=&login=yes&id=134

Are your made in England or Canada.  The ones I've have directly from England taste better than the ones made here, or used to.  It has been awhile since I've had a Cadbury egg.  I used to buy them for Craig.

I have no idea. I assume that the ones i've had are made in canada. But they could be made in the US.

And you don't know if they are different from the ones in England?   Do you have any British shops near you to compare? ;)

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 07:09:41 PM

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 31, 2010, 03:07:59 PM

Quote from: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 02:17:08 PM

I have some things in the office that require attention, and then I'll head down and do some evening viewing. I do know I want to rewatch THE HEIRESS tonight. If there's time, I'll watch GRAN TORINO. If not, I'll fill in with some TV box set episodes of NCIS or THE CLOSER or BONES until I tune into HUMAN TARGET.

WBBL.

Is this the Olive deHavilland HEIRESS? One of my all-time favorite movies! I think the play is great but I wasn't crazy about the revival with Cherry Jones. I did love Frances Sternhagen, though.

Yes, indeed, the 1949 movie.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Laura on March 31, 2010, 07:14:00 PM

Congratulations on the new project, Elmore! And travel vibes!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: John G. on March 31, 2010, 07:15:10 PM

Travel vibes, Larry

And a page six dance!

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Laura on March 31, 2010, 07:15:22 PM

This morning I went for a walk, and this is what I saw:

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 07:15:29 PM

And that's what I watched when I went back downstairs. Hadn't watched it in several months (maybe a year), so I quite enjoyed watching it.

I wonder what the justification for casting Ralph Richardson as the father was. Since Basil Rathbone had won a Tony Award for it on stage, and he was certainly a known presence on screen, why wouldn't they use him. Was this some of the remnants of Holmes type casting hurting him in this instance? Did William Wyler not want him? Olivia? Was he busy doing something else?

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: John G. on March 31, 2010, 07:16:23 PM

Quote from: Laura on March 31, 2010, 07:15:22 PM

This morning I went for a walk, and this is what I saw:

Beautiful

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 07:17:25 PM

When THE HEIRESS was over, I put in an NCIS second season episode. This afternoon, I happened to channel surf by some HD channel that was showing this episode, but it was 3/4 of the way finished, so I found the episode in the second season box set and watched it next. Very enjoyable one, about a marine who fell from a cliff in a park while shooting video, the camera capturing some of the "accident" which turned out to be murder.

Title: Re: OUT OF PITH
Post by: Laura on March 31, 2010, 07:18:20 PM

And:

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Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 07:20:19 PM

Next came tonight's HUMAN TARGET. Another bold rescue attempt for Chance saving a lady doctor. Hard to believe anyone could survive so many close calls in one episode, but it IS escapist entertainment.

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Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 07:21:52 PM

And then another very funny MODERN FAMILY episode with hilarious episodes involving Phil, Mitchell, and Cameron.Gloria got out some good one liners tonight, too.

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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on March 31, 2010, 07:22:55 PM

Quote from: bk on March 31, 2010, 12:43:21 AM

And the word of the day is: BEDIZEN!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  BAUBLES, BANGLES AND BEADS

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Post by: Jane on March 31, 2010, 07:24:04 PM

Lovely photos Laura.

'night

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Post by: Laura on March 31, 2010, 07:26:01 PM

And:

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Post by: George on March 31, 2010, 07:32:32 PM

Nice pictures, Laura! 

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Post by: George on March 31, 2010, 07:33:42 PM

And now, it's time for me to leave work and put up a poster for my niece.  I bought one of those laser-light levels to put up shelves in my TV room, so now it'll get used again. :)

Until later!

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Post by: Matt H. on March 31, 2010, 07:42:37 PM

I'm going to finish computer stuff here and then head downstairs and go to bed.

Good night!

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Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 07:43:49 PM

Yikes!  A lizard!

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Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 07:44:21 PM

Congrats to DR ELMORE on his job!

I love all the drag names  -  thanks for playing.

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Post by: Laura on March 31, 2010, 07:44:43 PM

A BIG lizard.

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Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 07:45:13 PM

And now I am off to bed.

I hear a siren, but I am hoping it is from one of the televisions down the hall and not out on the street....

Oh it stopped.....it was on television.

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Post by: Jrand74 on March 31, 2010, 07:45:42 PM

Should have had in role in Jurassic Park, DR LAURA.

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Post by: John G. on March 31, 2010, 07:48:41 PM

Watching "Fight Club" for the first time and just heard "Chiribiribin" as part of the soundtrack. Perfectly funny.

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Post by: vixmom on March 31, 2010, 07:53:46 PM

Kayant Sanoe

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Post by: vixmom on March 31, 2010, 07:55:22 PM

First of all the Good News

 well the great news -

I had a PET scan on Friday and the results came in yesterday -everything looks clear - officially have made a full year in Remmission now!!

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Post by: Ginny on March 31, 2010, 07:55:32 PM

We had a fun time entertaining my cousin from Japan and his family.  He has an 18-year-old son from his first marriage and a 6-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter with his lovely current wife.  The little ones were quite comfortable with all of these American relatives and a joy to have around.  Their mom brought a several dishes to add to the feast.  Richard and Rob were great co-hosts and I'm about to crash.

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Post by: vixmom on March 31, 2010, 07:55:59 PM

The rain it raineth everyday

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Post by: Laura on March 31, 2010, 07:56:09 PM

Yay!

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Post by: Ginny on March 31, 2010, 07:56:10 PM

Congratulations to DR Elmore on the new Herbert project!

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Post by: vixmom on March 31, 2010, 07:56:30 PM

the basement it floodeth every blessed day as well

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Post by: Ginny on March 31, 2010, 07:56:35 PM

Hallelujah for DR Vixmom's good news!

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Post by: vixmom on March 31, 2010, 07:57:39 PM

Congratulations to dear Elmore on the new project!!

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Post by: vixmom on March 31, 2010, 07:59:15 PM

Ginny - I am glad youwere able to have such a nice visit with your family

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Post by: vixmom on March 31, 2010, 08:00:25 PM

Beautiful photos Laura!

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Post by: vixmom on March 31, 2010, 08:01:54 PM

I am now on the committee to sell our parsonage with an eye to replacing it with another house -


anybody wanna buy a nice used house on Long Island?

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Post by: vixmom on March 31, 2010, 08:02:20 PM

Happy Passover to all who observe!

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Post by: John G. on March 31, 2010, 08:02:36 PM

Vixmom, that's spectacular news!

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Post by: Ginny on March 31, 2010, 08:19:44 PM

Thank you, DR Vixmom.  It was too short, but we'll take what we can get!

Now I am going to crash - 'night!

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Post by: vixmom on March 31, 2010, 08:20:35 PM

I must be off to bed as well- good night all!

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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 08:39:03 PM

Good Evening!

Today was Wednesday, and it sort of felt like one too.  Or something like that.

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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 08:42:15 PM

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 31, 2010, 05:38:08 PM

I am packed, I've made my snack and lunch for the 3 and a half hour train ride, and I remembered to take along huge manila envelopes this time to hold the photocopies. I'm will have dinner tomorrow night with my friend Loras Schissel and I am really looking forward to that. I am hoping they're still recording LIFE BEGINS AT 8:40 tomorrow and that my former friend from the LoC who made the whole experience so dreadful is here in Manhattan at the sessions and not at the Library.

DR elmore - Just remember that when you get off the train at Union Station that you'll probably be surrounded by a gaggle of Spring Breakers and Cherry Blossom Viewers and Easter Weekenders.  Don't hit them.  Too hard. ;)

*And plan your return time accordingly.

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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 08:42:58 PM

Quote from: vixmom on March 31, 2010, 07:55:22 PM

First of all the Good News

 well the great news -

I had a PET scan on Friday and the results came in yesterday -everything looks clear - officially have made a full year in Remmission now!!

HOO and RAY!!!

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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 08:43:21 PM

Quote from: vixmom on March 31, 2010, 07:56:30 PM

the basement it floodeth every blessed day as well

BOO and HISS!!!

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Post by: Cillaliz on March 31, 2010, 08:49:08 PM

Happy Birthday DR ANN!!!

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Post by: Cillaliz on March 31, 2010, 08:52:15 PM

Great news DR VIXMOM!!!!!

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Post by: Cillaliz on March 31, 2010, 08:52:22 PM

Congrats DR ELmore

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Post by: Cillaliz on March 31, 2010, 08:52:30 PM

Great photos, DR Laura

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Post by: Cillaliz on March 31, 2010, 08:52:57 PM

VIBES TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS THEM~~~~~~~

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Post by: JMK on March 31, 2010, 09:04:28 PM

Happy Birthday, Ann.

Wonderful news, Vixmom.

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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 09:04:42 PM

Quote from: TCB on March 31, 2010, 04:41:09 PM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 01:20:28 PM

Something to bookmark:

Sony Launches Website Devoted to Its Show Music (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/138346-Sony-Launches-Website-Devoted-to-Its-Show-Music)

www.MasterworksBroadway.com

I wonder why SONDHEIM: THE STORY SO FAR only contains one cut from SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE?

They did that so that the "collectors" would not end up with a lot of duplicate tracks from the OCRs.  Additionally, the OCRs for Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, Merrily We Roll Along, and Sweeney Todd had just been reissued.

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Post by: JMK on March 31, 2010, 09:05:29 PM

Re:  flooding basement.  About the only real worry with this new house is there's a persistent leak into the mudroom.  All of the tech people we've had in (and that's quite a few) agree there isn't anything structural to worry about, but they all have different theories as to what's causing it and how to remedy it.  None of them cheap.  :)

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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 09:07:56 PM

As for drag names, I still like...

Fonda Dix

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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 31, 2010, 09:47:58 PM

And since I'm already feeling sleepy, well...

Goodnight.

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Post by: George on March 31, 2010, 10:19:31 PM

Quote from: vixmom on March 31, 2010, 07:55:22 PM

First of all the Good News

 well the great news -

I had a PET scan on Friday and the results came in yesterday -everything looks clear - officially have made a full year in Remmission now!!

Congratulations, Vixmom!!

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Post by: George on March 31, 2010, 10:21:17 PM

Quote from: vixmom on March 31, 2010, 07:56:30 PM

the basement it floodeth every blessed day as well

~~~Stay Dry Vibes for the VixFamily!!~~~

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Post by: bk on March 31, 2010, 11:28:13 PM

Back from another hugely busy rehearsal - so many scenes, so many actors - but these first two are nothing compared to tomorrow - you'll read about it in the notes.