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Title: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: bk on August 11, 2011, 12:54:11 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were born to entertain, and now it is time for you to post until the entertaining cows come home.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: bk on August 11, 2011, 12:55:22 AM
And the word of the day is: BILLET!
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Post by: bk on August 11, 2011, 12:56:01 AM
And a very happy haineshisway.com birthday to singingnymph.
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Post by: John G. on August 11, 2011, 03:58:28 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on August 11, 2011, 03:59:14 AM
Congrats to Melody and BK for what sounds like a great evening.
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Post by: Ben on August 11, 2011, 04:28:07 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: John G. on August 11, 2011, 04:49:24 AM
So, apparently Pee Wee Herman was in San Antonio with his bicycle to film at the Alamo as part of "Top Chef." I didn't get invited to that taping. Drat. I wonder if he ever found the basement at the Alamo?

Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: elmore3003 on August 11, 2011, 05:04:40 AM
Good morning, all! I'm still deciphering emails from Dublin over this Mary-Marcella situation. I honestly cannot tell from the correspondence between Dublin and Philadelphia which young lady has been cast of if by accident both have been cast! Oy! So, I wait for the fallout.

Today I've got errands to run this morning, shopping for travel supplies, printing out dialogue sheets, and stopping at the bank. I'm thinking of holding off laundry until Saturday morning, so I have something to do besides pack and panic about travel disasters, and tomorrow I must run down to Toyland and check on the office before I go.

BK, good nows about last night's show. Congratulations!

I guess that's it for now. More coffee!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jrand74 on August 11, 2011, 05:34:49 AM
There is NO basement at the Alamo.   HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jrand74 on August 11, 2011, 05:35:26 AM
Good news about MELODYLAND.....

Congratulations to all!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jrand74 on August 11, 2011, 05:37:16 AM
So many travels coming up for MR BK and other HHW'ers.  Most exciting.  Everybody remember to take a camera and USE it!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jrand74 on August 11, 2011, 05:37:30 AM
Run thru was fine and cast is ready....so let's go.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jrand74 on August 11, 2011, 05:37:40 AM
DR JOSE:

And two bits.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 11, 2011, 05:58:19 AM
And the word of the day is: BILLET!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  A ROOM WITH A VIEW
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 11, 2011, 06:15:46 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I have a whole lotta stuff to do in the next three hours.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 11, 2011, 06:16:08 AM
Congrats to Melody! Congrats to bk!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 11, 2011, 06:16:53 AM
DR JOSE:

And two bits.

;D
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: elmore3003 on August 11, 2011, 06:19:11 AM
I've sent emails to Rachel Kelly, our Rosie, about an ensemble concern, and to the Dublin production about our piper soloist, I've ignored an email from Ohio Light Opera about JUBILEE, since they only continue to insult me, I've printed put my packing list and made the bed. Now I'm off to run a few errands.

Heigh ho, the glamorous life!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: elmore3003 on August 11, 2011, 06:19:56 AM
I still don't know if we have Mary or Marcella singing Eileen!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 11, 2011, 06:23:18 AM
And now I need to run out for a bit to take care of some errands before I run out again to take care of some more errands before I head in for today's put-in rehearsal. Capisce?

Laters...
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: FJL on August 11, 2011, 06:28:09 AM
Great news in the notes!!!!!
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Post by: FJL on August 11, 2011, 06:29:37 AM
Happy to singingnymph
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Post by: Kerry on August 11, 2011, 06:48:12 AM
Congratulations to Melody and to Bruce on the successful show!
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Post by: Ginny on August 11, 2011, 06:49:39 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  I'll be E & T some today because I'm going to help my Mom get her gift ready for Saturday's bridal shower.  We'll probably go out to lunch and to the party venue (which is on her campus) to see what we can see.

Best news of the day - our windows are open and the AC is off!  I thought it seemed stuffy when I got up this morning and, sure enough, the outside thermometer read about 10 degrees cooler than the inside thermostat.  Aaaahhh!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Druxy on August 11, 2011, 06:58:51 AM
Congrats on the successful show!
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Post by: JMK on August 11, 2011, 07:03:09 AM
Funny that PEE WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE should be referenced, as I just last night was joking with Gabe about it.  The only two films which totally freaked him out when he was young were PEE WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE (due to that horribly morphing truck driver early on) and DARBY O'GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE (due to the banshee).  We were giggling pretty heartily last night about these two movies being the ones that freaked him out so badly.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Ginny on August 11, 2011, 07:11:58 AM
Opening night break-a-leg vibes to DR JRand and the CAMELOT company!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Ginny on August 11, 2011, 07:12:19 AM
Congratulations to Melody!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Amy on August 11, 2011, 07:56:18 AM
Melody Hollis's show was wonderful last night! She is an extremely charismatic child, and she performs like a grownup. It's hard to believe she really picked most of the songs because they were of the so-obscure nature that Bruce is famous for. I think I only recognized about five of them, and one of them I only heard for the first time last December. It left me wondering how such a young person could even know of such songs, but Mark said since she obviously comes from a musical family it is possible she's been exposed to a lot more musicals than I was as a child. I grew up listening to "The Sound of Music" and "Fiddler on the Roof" - we were Jewish, and those were the only records we had, and we played them over and over. Funny, Melody is Jewish too, so she referred to her dad as "Father Hollis" the entire evening, which brought some nice laughs.

It was amazing that she didn't make a single obvious mistake. I kept hoping Father Hollis had the lyrics on his music so he could help her out, but it wasn't needed. Her patter was perfect - not too long, not too short, and always funny. And the song Bruce wrote for her was absolutely perfect too. If I had to pick something to criticize I would say the song that came after Melodyland was too similar to Melodyland in its sentiment, and it would have been better to separate them by a few songs. "Postal Card" is no longer the weirdest song I've ever heard. It's some song about a boy from a place with an impossibly long name. One thing I noticed is that there were no programs, which is good because programs can spoil the surprise element, but bad because if you really like something, and you want to know what the heck it was, you have nothing to refer to. Bruce, what was the name of that crazy song?

Anyway, it will be so interesting to see and hear how she develops into an adult. Right now her falsetto voice is very breathy, but I imagine she'll grow out of that. I look forward to seeing her at more Gardenia shows.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: MBarnum on August 11, 2011, 08:27:46 AM
DR TCB, CLASSIC IMAGES can be found on many magazine racks in better stores worldwide, including some Barnes and Nobles. Otherwise you can order a copy straight from the source at www.classicimages.com.

If you do get a copy I hope you will enjoy the Rex Reason story! And thanks for the support!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jrand74 on August 11, 2011, 08:28:14 AM
Oh hell. DR ELMORE - I'll sing Eileen for you.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jrand74 on August 11, 2011, 08:30:30 AM
Page Two Mini Warbler Dance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxuWSXwR4Mc
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 11, 2011, 08:39:09 AM
Opening night break-a-leg vibes to DR JRand and the CAMELOT company!

Ditto
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jeanne on August 11, 2011, 09:14:11 AM
Good morning, everyone.

A BIG CONGRATS to MELODY and BK!! I had no doubt it'd be a great show!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jeanne on August 11, 2011, 09:14:45 AM
Congrats, too, to MBARNUM on his published article.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jeanne on August 11, 2011, 09:15:15 AM
Yesterday must have been HHW Haircut Day. I, too, had my hairs cut.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jeanne on August 11, 2011, 09:16:38 AM
Travel vibes to all who are traveling.

I am staying put for a bit, rather happily.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jeanne on August 11, 2011, 09:18:29 AM
Happy Birthday to DR SingingNymph. I hope you are doing well. May you have a lovely day.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jeanne on August 11, 2011, 09:19:54 AM
EILEEN vibes to Larry, CAMELOT vibes to JRand, and vibes of all flavors to all.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jeanne on August 11, 2011, 09:20:17 AM
Gotta scoot.

TTFN.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jrand74 on August 11, 2011, 09:25:56 AM
I would be most interested in reading DR MBARNUM's interview with Mr RR.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: elmore3003 on August 11, 2011, 09:36:42 AM
Oh hell. DR ELMORE - I'll sing Eileen for you.

I would pay good money for that!

It turns out the offer did go to Marcella, although my friend Bruce Pomahac does not like her vibrato. I only hope he's wrong. Or we're in big trouble.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Laura on August 11, 2011, 09:38:41 AM
I am so happy for Melody!
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Post by: Laura on August 11, 2011, 09:38:55 AM
Broken legs for JRand and the cast of Camelot!
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Post by: Laura on August 11, 2011, 09:39:10 AM
Happy Birthday, Singing Nymph!
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Post by: Laura on August 11, 2011, 09:39:34 AM
The three sneezy kittens are sneezing and playing. Mother Kim is hissing at everyone.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 09:52:47 AM

A very happy  birthday to singingnymph.



(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQNSSCc135hm3_dljWF6KuEkvoNuFuI6tFKoQYxwGhRVFvluXYY)
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 09:58:58 AM
Poor Mother Kim.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 10:04:12 AM
Bruce & Melody,

(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQzeom9MwkftXllMbxEsN6BwjBw-rPkvxzZ-F_8SIJx5MvoyeJvcQ)
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 10:04:33 AM
DR Amy thank you for the detailed comments on the exciting event.
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Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 10:08:24 AM
Sherlock in Carmel celebrating his 5th birthday.  He has his back to us while watching his two new friends he met the night before, stories to follow.

Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 11, 2011, 10:10:13 AM
Funny that PEE WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE should be referenced, as I just last night was joking with Gabe about it.  The only two films which totally freaked him out when he was young were PEE WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE (due to that horribly morphing truck driver early on) and DARBY O'GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE (due to the banshee).  We were giggling pretty heartily last night about these two movies being the ones that freaked him out so badly.

PWBA  was the movie that caused my nephew to become absolutely obsessed with all things Pee Wee when he was six years old.  And of course this was years after the actual Pee Wee craze, so it wasn't exactly easy (or cheap) to find him all things Pee Wee such as the Playhouse playset (and action figures), Colorforms, lunchbox, dolls, etc.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 11, 2011, 10:10:56 AM
Congrats to Melody and BK on a successful MELODYLAND!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 11, 2011, 10:13:59 AM
@  @  @  @  @  BREAKING OF LEGS TO THE CAST AND CREW OF CAMELOT  @  @  @  @  @
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: George on August 11, 2011, 10:14:37 AM
Opening night break-a-leg vibes to DR JRand and the CAMELOT company!

~~~DITTO!!~~~
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 10:15:53 AM
The night before we were eating dinner at the wonderful Cypress Inn when Sherlock suddenly begins dragging Keith, who was sitting in his chair, over to a Bernese Mt. Dog that unbeknownst to us had just walked in.  The couple with the dog sat at the table across from us which permitted the dogs to visit.  Of course we did the typical, where are you from & what is your dog's name.  As soon as we said Sherlock's name the young woman asked if we knew  Matty B, our best friend's son's nickname since college.  Talk about a small world.  He had told his friend that her dog, Sidney, needed to meet Sherlock.  Since Sidney lives in Denver they figured it would never happen.

If it weren't for Facebook I wouldn't have known who Matty B is, Keith didn't. ;D

BTW Matty B is the nephew of Bruce's high school classmate.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 11, 2011, 10:16:06 AM
Congrats to DR MBarnum on his CLASSIC IMAGE interview!

I will pick up a copy when I next haunt a Barnes & Nobel.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jrand74 on August 11, 2011, 10:19:29 AM
Sherlock Pictures!!!!
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Post by: George on August 11, 2011, 10:19:37 AM
Congrats, too, to MBARNUM on his published article.

Ditto, too!!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jrand74 on August 11, 2011, 10:20:07 AM
thanks for Opening Night vibes everyone!!!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 10:20:50 AM
While driving to Carmel on the winding coast road we were the second car stuck behind two idiot drivers up ahead.  For 45 minutes, far below the speed limit, we followed a white SUV with a paw print sticker on the back & the name Zoe above the paw print.  We kept trying to figure out what the large, Sherlock size, dog in the back was but it was difficult to see through the tinted windows.

While we were talking to Sidney & her family in comes a St. Bernard named Zoe, & yes they were also as frustrated as we were.  In fact they turned off the road before we did which is why they arrived at our hotel after we did.  They had heard of Sherlock & knew who we were.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jrand74 on August 11, 2011, 10:20:54 AM
My FireFox is being very WONKY today.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 10:22:20 AM
DR Jrand,

(http://www.deanmorriscards.co.uk/images/medium/cards/break03_MED.jpg)
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: George on August 11, 2011, 10:22:59 AM
While driving to Carmel on the winding coast road we were the second car stuck behind two idiot drivers up ahead.  For 45 minutes, far below the speed limit, we followed a white SUV with a paw print sticker on the back & the name Zoe above the paw print.  We kept trying to figure out what the large, Sherlock size, dog in the back was but it was difficult to see through the tinted windows.

While we were talking to Sidney & her family in comes a St. Bernard named Zoe, & yes they were also as frustrated as we were.  In fact they turned off the road before we did which is why they arrived at our hotel after we did.  They had heard of Sherlock & knew who we were.

Jane, are people stalking you...or Sherlock??

;)
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: George on August 11, 2011, 10:23:53 AM
Happy Birthday to DR singingnymph!! ;D

And former DR Diane (who hasn't posted since January 2004).

It's also the birthday of someone named "Pianogirl," but she's never posted. :P
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: George on August 11, 2011, 10:24:22 AM
.... "Postal Card" is no longer the weirdest song I've ever heard. It's some song about a boy from a place with an impossibly long name. One thing I noticed is that there were no programs, which is good because programs can spoil the surprise element, but bad because if you really like something, and you want to know what the heck it was, you have nothing to refer to. Bruce, what was the name of that crazy song?

I wonder if it's "The Boy From..." by Mary Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 11, 2011, 10:28:08 AM
Today's humor ONE:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xa05CQCZdwI/SsAi9wuRi5I/AAAAAAAAA_k/pB7zY12vQ5s/s1600/ShowLetter.jpg)

der Brucer
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 11, 2011, 10:30:00 AM
Humor TWO

Two young businessmen in Florida were sitting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store in the shopping mall. As yet, the store wasn't ready, with only a few shelves and display racks set up.

One said to the other, "I'll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by, put his face to the window, and ask what we're selling."

Sure enough, just a moment later, a curious senior gentleman walked up to the window, looked around intensely and rapped on the glass, then in a loud voice asked, "What are you sellin' here?"

One of the men replied sarcastically, "We're selling ass-holes."

Without skipping a beat, the old timer said, "You must be doing well. Only two left."

Seniors -- don't mess with them, They didn't get old by being stupid!

der Brucer
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: MBarnum on August 11, 2011, 10:33:12 AM
a very happy birthday to DR Singingnymph. Hope life is treating you well!


(http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/5/2/1/7/3/6/webimg/496272397_o.jpg)


(http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/5/2/1/7/3/6/webimg/496272435_o.jpg)


(http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/5/2/1/7/3/6/webimg/496272467_o.jpg)
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 11, 2011, 10:34:32 AM
!  !  !  !  !  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR singingnymph  !  !  !  !  !
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 11, 2011, 10:36:40 AM
Seems to me that almost all drawings of little girls during the 40s greatly resembled Little Audrey.  She must have been very influential.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 10:46:18 AM
While driving to Carmel on the winding coast road we were the second car stuck behind two idiot drivers up ahead.  For 45 minutes, far below the speed limit, we followed a white SUV with a paw print sticker on the back & the name Zoe above the paw print.  We kept trying to figure out what the large, Sherlock size, dog in the back was but it was difficult to see through the tinted windows.

While we were talking to Sidney & her family in comes a St. Bernard named Zoe, & yes they were also as frustrated as we were.  In fact they turned off the road before we did which is why they arrived at our hotel after we did.  They had heard of Sherlock & knew who we were.

Jane, are people stalking you...or Sherlock??

;)

Sherlock, not me. ;)
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: elmore3003 on August 11, 2011, 10:46:28 AM
The three sneezy kittens are sneezing and playing. Mother Kim is hissing at everyone.

Maybe you shold change her name to Donna Yvonne.

That's my sister-in-law Lady Macbeth's real name!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: elmore3003 on August 11, 2011, 10:47:39 AM
@  @  @  @  @  BREAKING OF LEGS TO THE CAST AND CREW OF CAMELOT  @  @  @  @  @

I thought it was last night!

Ditto Again!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 10:48:18 AM
Darn, I missed DR DerBrucer. :(
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 11, 2011, 11:02:24 AM
"This too shall pass" department.

A few weeks back, Woody received an urgent plea from a coworker who had an about to be trailer dispossed friend who was moving in with her daughter. Daughter's apartment had a no-dogs policy and the friend needed a temporary home for her dog, or she (the dog) would have to be dropped off at the pound from which she would likely never return.

Begrudgingly, I said OK - for a short while.

We went to greet the young lady (the dog) and she was a very friendly one year old face-licking pit bull. As we loaded her into the car her owner remarked, "Oh, buy the way, she's in heat!"

BY THE FRIGGIN' WAY !!!!!

Naturally the dog had neither shots nor license. The very next day she (the dog) had an encounter with our Bonnie which I had to break up and Bonnie was left nursing a bloody neck (Fortunately just skin punctures). Buster refuses to acknowledge the effects of his puppy surgery and followed the randy bitch everywhere trying to do that which he could not.

She really is a nice dog, just very protective and short tempered. She wants to be the center of attention (a typical pittie behavior). The owners have promised quite a few times to pick her up and place her elsewhere. They made another promise to get her this evening.

Actually, she has been behaving better and learning to share a bit with the other dogs. Fletcher (the dalmatian) thinks she's great fun and wants to play.

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/DIN1.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/DINAH0002.jpg)

They called her Diamond, which we shorted to Di, and that has morphed into Dinah.

der Brucer

Maybe I'll put her in a crate and send her to Laura
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 11, 2011, 11:07:18 AM
Darn, I missed DR DerBrucer. :(

Keep looking :D
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 11, 2011, 11:15:55 AM
For George:

(http://i.imgur.com/YU96s.jpg)

der Brucer
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: George on August 11, 2011, 11:18:01 AM
For George:

(http://i.imgur.com/YU96s.jpg)

der Brucer

Cool!  Thanks!  So...when will I get it?

;)
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: FJL on August 11, 2011, 11:20:20 AM
Camelot vibes!!!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 11, 2011, 11:41:33 AM
So...when will I get it?

I looked for somewhere to buy one for Woody, but no luck.

der Brucer

(Could I interest you in a loving white dog?)
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 11, 2011, 11:45:20 AM
One of my favorite comments on the Pogy & Bess fiasco:

I think I will wait for Diane Paulus' reinvention of Sweeney Todd. I've always been a little put off by all of the bloodshed and of course, it is too reminiscent of the Holocaust to have anyone burned in an oven. I think Mrs. Lovett running off with Sweeney will be much more uplifting, and of course Anthony could use a good home.

der Brucer
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 11:49:52 AM
Darn, I missed DR DerBrucer. :(

Keep looking :D

:)

I've been watching for your story about Dinah.  Did you really expect them to pick her up after the way they gave her to you?  I'm glad the situation has begun to improve.  Good 'ol Fletcher, still a funny sweet boy.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: George on August 11, 2011, 11:53:35 AM
So...when will I get it?

I looked for somewhere to buy one for Woody, but no luck.

der Brucer

(Could I interest you in a loving white dog?)

Umm...no.

But thanks for the offer!

 :-*
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: singingnymph on August 11, 2011, 12:07:30 PM
I'm alive, after a night out with too much gin & not enough water. Whoops! Off to the lake today for camping with my bestie & her kiddos. Hopefully we'll have a great view of the Perseid meteor showers!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Ginny on August 11, 2011, 12:08:24 PM
Back for a bit.  I still have more errands to run, but thought I'd better get the deli items from our favorite lunch place in the fridge.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 12:10:53 PM
Hi Singingnymph!  I hope you have a wonderful day.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 12:12:29 PM
DGD (dear grand dog) Yogi on Mount McLoughlin.  Had Yogi been able to make it to the top Craig would have photos of Mt. Shasta.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Druxy on August 11, 2011, 12:13:43 PM
@  @  @  @  @  BREAKING OF LEGS TO THE CAST AND CREW OF CAMELOT  @  @  @  @  @

Ditto!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 12:19:06 PM
Correction, Craig would have had better views of Mt. Shasta.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 11, 2011, 12:36:45 PM
Did you really expect them to pick her up after the way they gave her to you? 

Silly me!  After all these years I still keep trying to have a  bit of faith in my fellow man.

der Brucer
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: Jrand74 on August 11, 2011, 12:45:48 PM
Such lovely photos!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 11, 2011, 12:45:53 PM
Good Afternoon!

Greetings from "The Schoolhouse"!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 11, 2011, 12:46:27 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR SINGINGNYMPH!!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 11, 2011, 12:46:50 PM
Hello, DD Sherlock!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 11, 2011, 12:47:05 PM
Hello, DD Dinah!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 11, 2011, 12:56:14 PM
And as they run the auction scene...

I managed to get my luggage packed and all of my errands run before heading into the theatre in a timely and non-rushed manner.

Since it will be an afternoon wedding and since I am not one of the groomsmen (at least I don't think I am), I went ahead and splurged at Thomas Pink on a new dress shirt and tie (no suit jacket). Hopefully, that will be dressy enough. And I even picked up their wedding gift. And a card. (Whew!) ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 11, 2011, 12:56:58 PM
Oh... That's right... Ali Hakim is only in one song...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 11, 2011, 12:59:01 PM
~~~~~OPENING NIGHT VIBES TO THE CAST, CREW, ORCHESTRA & STAFF OF CAMELOT~~~~~
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 11, 2011, 01:06:22 PM
Oh... That's right... Ali Hakim is only in one song...

It's a Scandal!  It's A Outrage!
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 11, 2011, 01:06:34 PM
Thanks DR JOSE.
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Post by: bk on August 11, 2011, 01:08:57 PM
Amy, the song was The Boy From... written by Mary Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim for The Mad Show.
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Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 01:09:58 PM
Did you really expect them to pick her up after the way they gave her to you? 

Silly me!  After all these years I still keep trying to have a  bit of faith in my fellow man.

der Brucer

I know what you mean, sigh.
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Post by: bk on August 11, 2011, 01:10:42 PM
I'm back from a lot of stuff.  In fact, I have not stopped since nine.  We got everything shipped, I sent singers mp3s and sheet music (well, three singers - I'm still choosing stuff for the fourth and we now have to cast the fifth).  Then I did the four-mile jog and whilst doing so I came up with some really funny stuff for one of our LA episodes for the web series.  So, maybe I'll finish writing that one today or on the plane tomorrow.
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Post by: bk on August 11, 2011, 01:11:24 PM
Now I have to pick up mail and packages, do banking, and then eat.  Once I'm back, then I have to really make sure all details have been attended to for our Monday and Tuesday shoot.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 11, 2011, 01:12:51 PM

Details are important.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 11, 2011, 01:39:14 PM
Off to Opening Night.

Many thanks for the patented HHW Vibes for the show!!!

Much appreciated!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 11, 2011, 01:45:46 PM
And here's the new can of worms: the producer of the recording has sent an email to everyone saying she prefers Mary, my preference, to Marcela. The only problem is that she's a day lat and Marcella has been signed (I think).

I hate the fact that the "producer," and I'm very fond of her, is a day late with her opinions.
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Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 02:06:32 PM
I'm sorry about that DR elmore.  I hope you won't be disappointed with Marcella.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 11, 2011, 02:21:21 PM
I'm sorry about that DR elmore.  I hope you won't be disappointed with Marcella.

Let's hope!
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Post by: JMK on August 11, 2011, 02:45:57 PM
In the "who knew?" department, I just discovered that BK's sometime dinner companion and long ago co-star of Miss Frances Farmer Norman Lloyd produced the American version of the old UK horror series, "Journey to the Unknown," whose theme song is still emblazoned upon my synapses 40+ years after it aired briefly for part of one season.
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Post by: JMK on August 11, 2011, 02:48:25 PM
For JR and his opening night festivities:

 Rare vocal stylings by one of JR's favorite actors  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF-BwHjJyKU)
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Post by: George on August 11, 2011, 02:50:55 PM
Oh... That's right... Ali Hakim is only in one song...

It's a Scandal!  It's A Outrage!

Where's his backstory??
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: JMK on August 11, 2011, 02:52:05 PM
Oh... That's right... Ali Hakim is only in one song...

It's a Scandal!  It's A Outrage!

Where's his backstory??

In Kismet, I believe.
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Post by: MBarnum on August 11, 2011, 02:57:46 PM
@  @  @  @  @  BREAKING OF LEGS TO THE CAST AND CREW OF CAMELOT  @  @  @  @  @

Ditto!

And another well wish, from me!
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Post by: TCB on August 11, 2011, 03:15:43 PM
What a lovely set of notes, BK.  They made me smile, they gave me goosebumps, they even brought out a few tears.  I have truly enjoyed this journey that you have taken with Melody; from the first discussions about a possible act right through to opening night.  The only thing that could have made it better, would to have been there last night.

Thanks, BK.
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Post by: TCB on August 11, 2011, 03:17:11 PM
Wow, I sure know how to clear a room.  There were four of us here when I started to write my post, and now it is only me.
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Post by: TCB on August 11, 2011, 03:18:27 PM
Very much the same as I have cleared my life of friends since this latest health crisis.  I have a knack!
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Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 03:25:08 PM
Very much the same as I have cleared my life of friends since this latest health crisis.  I have a knack!

:(
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Post by: TCB on August 11, 2011, 03:35:01 PM
Opening night vibes for the cast and crew (and the director) of CAMELOT.  

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



(I hope and pray that the opening night show gets over in time to set up for the next night's show.)
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Post by: TCB on August 11, 2011, 03:35:53 PM
Page Five (5)!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 11, 2011, 03:45:52 PM
Good Evening!

The put-in rehearsal went very well, and ended up only lasting an hour instead of the scheduled two, so...

I had to make a few corrections and clarifications to the keyboard part, so I went ahead and agog those copied and re-inserted into my sub's book.

Then it was off to Ted's Bulletin for dinner and a milkshake. And some of their homemade Pop Tarts (for tomorrow's breakfast).

And now a little break...
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Post by: TCB on August 11, 2011, 03:45:57 PM
Happy Birthday, Singingnymph!  I hope it is a wonderful day.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 11, 2011, 03:47:56 PM
Of course, since our Ado Annie will be out for a few performances next week - she's visiting a potential college (she'll be a high school senior in the fall), we have yet another put-in rehearsal on Tuesday afternoon. As long as my plane lands on time...
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: TCB on August 11, 2011, 03:48:00 PM
Amy, the song was The Boy From... written by Mary Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim for The Mad Show.


Good call, George.
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 11, 2011, 03:49:09 PM
Oh... That's right... Ali Hakim is only in one song...

It's a Scandal!  It's A Outrage!

Keeee-rectamundo!
Title: Re: BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Post by: TCB on August 11, 2011, 03:52:57 PM
For JR and his opening night festivities:

 Rare vocal stylings by one of JR's favorite actors  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF-BwHjJyKU)


Now I know why I never watched CAPTAIN NICE.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 11, 2011, 03:54:37 PM
Since I know the next 24-36 hours will be kind of crazy for me:


~~~~~SAFE AND TIMELY TRAVEL VIBES TO YOU (WHOEVER YOU ARE)~~~~~
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Post by: Druxy on August 11, 2011, 04:04:56 PM
Oh... That's right... Ali Hakim is only in one song...

It's a Scandal!  It's A Outrage!

That's the song they cut from the movie, isn't it?

Also, the original Broadway cast recording?
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Post by: FJL on August 11, 2011, 04:15:27 PM
Jose - Ben Brantley wrote an article on kisses onstage, and goes into detail about the kissing in your OKLAHOMA!

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/11/theater-talkback-unforgettable-summer-kisses/


(I did my parody-lyric take on that at comment #6, an IT'S IN HIS KISS / OKLAHOMA mash-up :) )
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Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 04:19:05 PM
Since I know the next 24-36 hours will be kind of crazy for me:


~~~~~SAFE AND TIMELY TRAVEL VIBES TO YOU (WHOEVER YOU ARE)~~~~~

Then I had better wish you safe & easy travel vibes now.

(http://th85.photobucket.com/albums/k70/cbcat/th_HaveaSafeTrip.gif)
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Post by: bk on August 11, 2011, 04:46:06 PM
Wishing Jrand, cast and crew many broken legs for Camelot's opening night.
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Post by: bk on August 11, 2011, 04:50:30 PM
The only time out I've had today was to eat a salad.  But I think I've gotten everything done, at least I hope so.  This whole deal has been very complicated.  I had to make sure I e-mailed myself everything that I'd need - scripts, mp3s, announcement blurb, all of it.  I did the schedule (it would be SO nice to have a helper on this - Barry's been great, actually, but I also need someone here), which I hope will work for everyone.  We're still desperately trying to get a shooter for Tuesday.  Everything else has fallen into place.  I got everyone everything they needed for Monday's announcement, and the good news is the master has begun to upload so I can actually get all the audio samples to the web guy tonight.  I've packed (hopefully everything I need), and I've banked and I've picked up packages.  Hopefully, outside of a few little dribs and drabs, that's everything I needed to do today.
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Post by: FJL on August 11, 2011, 05:16:17 PM
BK will probably hit 62,000 posts while In NY.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 11, 2011, 05:21:59 PM
It's been a looooong afternoon, waiting for a pdf from an Ohio bank to be notarized, signed and mailed back before I leave town, an hour long conversation with hte producer of the recording over the too-short recording schedule, an email to Dublin about one extra recording session on Friday, and too much angst.

I'm ready to chill out now.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 11, 2011, 05:45:36 PM
Good evening.  It's been a really long week.  I'm very glad tomorrow is Friday.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 11, 2011, 05:45:44 PM
VIBES TO ALL WHO NEED THEM
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 11, 2011, 05:45:58 PM
BROKEN LEGS TO ALL WHO NEED THEM
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 11, 2011, 05:46:10 PM
CONGRATS TO ALL WHO DESERVE THEM
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 11, 2011, 05:46:24 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINGING NYMPH!!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 11, 2011, 05:47:25 PM
We may have a thuderstaorm...we're under a watch.  If it starts raining, not only will it be something that hasn't happened in ages, but I will have to run around the house shutting windows.  It will be quite interesting to the cats I'm sure
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 11, 2011, 05:48:13 PM
DR Laura, did Mother Kim ever recover after the anesthesia?  I don't remember you taking her in for adoption, of course I could have missed that.   Vibes to all the kitties
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 11, 2011, 05:48:24 PM
Hi Der B!   Vibes to all the doggies too!
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 11, 2011, 05:49:38 PM
Ok what's with the weather channel now that NBC bought them.  I've been through two if what should have been "local on the 8s" but no local weather.   I'm sorry, but I want my weather on the weather channel...sheesh!
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 11, 2011, 05:50:38 PM
They are having a nature walk to see the Persieds in the Loess Hills near here.  I'm thinking about going, but unfortunately it may rain
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 11, 2011, 05:53:38 PM
Tomorrow night is Movie Night at my friends' house.  Another movie on the patio shown on the big white sheet attached to the back of their garage....
Quote
this weeks feature is TREMORS, starring Kevin Bacon with Reba McIntire, Here’s a teaser… Natives of a small isolated town defend
themselves against strange underground creatures which are killing them one by one…     

Before the feature movie, a 1951 short film will be shown – “Going Steady” – which aims to offer teens
the pros and cons of exclusive dating. Will Marie and Jeff continue to date?? Come and find out!!

Hope it doesnt' rain tomorrow night!
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Post by: Laura on August 11, 2011, 05:56:24 PM
Yes, Cillaliz. They all went to adoptions. Sunshine and Purrcy went several days later because they had a hard time with the anesthetic. Mother Kim doesn't feel good and doesn't even want her own kids around her.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 11, 2011, 06:11:11 PM
Oh, poor Kim. 
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Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 06:16:23 PM
Bruce, SAFE & EASY TRAVEL VIBES!

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lv0xfxlFE4M/SwPsrrPOOrI/AAAAAAAAAIc/6lPUCJodCjs/s640/BonVoy_plane.jpg)
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Post by: TCB on August 11, 2011, 06:22:02 PM
Okay, just one more.
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Post by: TCB on August 11, 2011, 06:22:11 PM


Page Six!!
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Post by: TCB on August 11, 2011, 06:23:35 PM





G'night!
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Post by: bk on August 11, 2011, 06:23:39 PM
Well, hoo and ray we just got our Tuesday cameraman.  Now I can actually relax on the plane!  WHEW.
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Post by: Ginny on August 11, 2011, 06:24:48 PM
Travel vibes to BK and to DR Jose - wave when you fly over Ohio!
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Post by: KevinH on August 11, 2011, 06:35:54 PM
Travel vibes to BK and to DR Jose - wave when you fly over Ohio!




What DR Ginny said! 
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Post by: KevinH on August 11, 2011, 06:37:48 PM
Congrats to BK and Melody on a successful show!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 11, 2011, 06:38:14 PM
Intermission!

Note: When your music is in a 3-ring binder, it is actually preferable to close the 3-rings before turning the pages. ::)
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 11, 2011, 06:44:12 PM
TRAVEL VIBES TO BK AND DR JOSE
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Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 06:50:33 PM
Did anyone watch FALLING SKIES?  We are watching it now & have three episodes left.  We like it so much we watch 2-3 episodes at a time.
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Post by: George on August 11, 2011, 06:59:05 PM
Did anyone watch FALLING SKIES?  We are watching it now & have three episodes left.  We like it so much we watch 2-3 episodes at a time.

I've been watching it.  I don't love it, but I certainly want to see where it's going.
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Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 07:03:11 PM
How many do you have left to watch?
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Post by: George on August 11, 2011, 07:04:18 PM
How many do you have left to watch?

I've been watching it as it was broadcast...so I'm all caught up.
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Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 07:06:53 PM
I think we will finishing watching our last three episodes tonight.  I don't want to stop mid-way between the two part season finale.
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Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 07:07:32 PM
Hmm, "where it is going" sounds like I will still be wondering once I'm done-lol.
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Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 07:11:21 PM
George do you think it matters if I don't watch all three tonight?  Last night we watched Sanctuary part 1 & 2 & it was definitely a continuation of one story.  The finale doesn't say it is 2 parts, only 2 hours.
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Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 07:15:57 PM
I'll say good night even though I'll come peek later to see DR George's response to me question.
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Post by: George on August 11, 2011, 07:17:28 PM
Hmm, "where it is going" sounds like I will still be wondering once I'm done-lol.

"Where it is going," as in "next season." :)
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Post by: George on August 11, 2011, 07:19:13 PM
George do you think it matters if I don't watch all three tonight?  Last night we watched Sanctuary part 1 & 2 & it was definitely a continuation of one story.  The finale doesn't say it is 2 parts, only 2 hours.

I've been watching them as they've been broadcast and have been able to keep up and remember what happened.  They also have a "previously on Fallen Skies" segment at the beginning of each episode, so that helps.  I wouldn't worry about not watching the rest of it all at once.
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Post by: George on August 11, 2011, 07:20:05 PM
And now, I'm going home.

Be back later.
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Post by: Jane on August 11, 2011, 07:20:07 PM
Thanks.
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Post by: John G. on August 11, 2011, 07:47:12 PM
Many vibes for JRand and company who must be nearing intermission by about now.
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Post by: John G. on August 11, 2011, 07:48:49 PM
Crazy day. Got plenty of work done and it was busy, but I get the feeling that this job isn't going to last. So, I went out and enjoyed some Pakistani food tonight and was just thankful for what I have while it lasts.

Made it to my first dance class in a couple of months. Felt good. Yet I felt wiped out by the end of 90 minutes.
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Post by: John G. on August 11, 2011, 07:54:15 PM
Thanks for the Ben Brantley link, FJL. If any of you read it, read Bob Gunton's hilarious response among the comments afterward. And, of course, FJL's lyrics.
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Post by: FJL on August 11, 2011, 08:00:35 PM
Thanks for the Ben Brantley link, FJL. If any of you read it, read Bob Gunton's hilarious response among the comments afterward. And, of course, FJL's lyrics.

Bob Gunton's comment is comment #2.


It's fun that Ben Brantley mentioned "As Time Goes By" and "It's In His Kiss" in his article, and that the editor provided links to those songs right there in the Ben Brantley article.
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Post by: John G. on August 11, 2011, 08:11:10 PM
A good editor would do that. Or do you find it too much?
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Post by: FJL on August 11, 2011, 08:17:41 PM
A good editor would do that. Or do you find it too much?

Oh no, not too much at all.  As i said, i think it's fun - both that Brantley does stuff like that in the ArtsBeat blog and that the editor follows through with the links to the actual songs.  Also smart, in that it seems it probably keeps people on the Times page longer.
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Post by: FJL on August 11, 2011, 08:23:13 PM
I was talking to relatives in Baltimore and got to thinking of Baltimora and their "Tarzan Boy" song - surprised to find out that their lead performer had died about 15 years ago, and that there was controversy over whether he actually did the song's vocals or if he was just the front man because of his dancing. 

but I loved the song in the 80's, so a Baltimora TARZAN BOY dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r0n9Dv6XnY
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Post by: FJL on August 11, 2011, 08:25:44 PM
And the TARZAN BOY Listerine ad

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKx5uT8px8U
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Post by: John G. on August 11, 2011, 08:31:35 PM
A good editor would do that. Or do you find it too much?

Oh no, not too much at all.  As i said, i think it's fun - both that Brantley does stuff like that in the ArtsBeat blog and that the editor follows through with the links to the actual songs.  Also smart, in that it seems it probably keeps people on the Times page longer.
I read a book last year called "The Shallows" and it talked about how such links keep people from remembering stories in a linear fashion, so they don't remember all the details correctly.

Now, in a piece like this, that's OK. In a story about a medical treatment or a Ponzi scheme or something convoluted, it may be a different story. But it's always interesting to hear what people think of such things.
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Post by: FJL on August 11, 2011, 08:34:50 PM
A good editor would do that. Or do you find it too much?

Oh no, not too much at all.  As i said, i think it's fun - both that Brantley does stuff like that in the ArtsBeat blog and that the editor follows through with the links to the actual songs.  Also smart, in that it seems it probably keeps people on the Times page longer.
I read a book last year called "The Shallows" and it talked about how such links keep people from remembering stories in a linear fashion, so they don't remember all the details correctly.

Now, in a piece like this, that's OK. In a story about a medical treatment or a Ponzi scheme or something convoluted, it may be a different story. But it's always interesting to hear what people think of such things.

I always read the articles through and then go back over to the links afterwards.
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Post by: John G. on August 11, 2011, 09:16:22 PM
Sadly, the latest Bing Crosby movie I'm watching has another blackface routine in it. With shuffling and grunts. Ugh.
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Post by: John G. on August 11, 2011, 09:16:34 PM
Page seven!
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Post by: vixmom on August 11, 2011, 09:18:41 PM
in at 7 out by 11
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Post by: vixmom on August 11, 2011, 09:19:18 PM
of course i did take an hour off togo to DMV and renew my licesne
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Post by: John G. on August 11, 2011, 09:22:32 PM
Wish you had renewed mine, too, Vixmom.
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Post by: John G. on August 11, 2011, 09:22:48 PM
Night, all.