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Title: KRITZERLAND AT THE GARDENIA 15
Post by: bk on November 03, 2011, 02:34:31 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were all Kritzerlandish, and now it is time for you to post until the Krtizer kows kome home.
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Post by: bk on November 03, 2011, 02:35:49 AM: And the word of the day is: OBSCURANTISM!
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 03, 2011, 03:37:39 AM: Good morning, all! 5:30 came way too early to make me happy, but I am bathed and dressed and ready for my second cup of coffee. I need t be put of here early to get the newly copied opening sequence from the show copied, collated, and ready for rehearsal. Deb Lyons has asked me for a copy of the closer, "Christmas Time's A-Comin," in its performance key of D, not the lead sheet I prepared in F, so I'd like to copy that this morning as well. I need everything ready by 10AM, so I'm shortly off to work.
DR George, good news about the modem!

DR vixmom, I'm glad you made it back in one piece.

DR Jose, how are ticket sales going for the BFS shows?

BK, fantastic news about the show! "Here On Earth" is my favorite song from the show, too!

More coffee!
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Post by: Michael on November 03, 2011, 04:14:00 AM: DR elmore
Please let us know about the recording as soon as it is available
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Post by: Michael on November 03, 2011, 04:14:17 AM: AND A GOOD MORN TO ALL
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Post by: Ben on November 03, 2011, 04:36:09 AM: Morning all.

That is all.

As Vixmom said,

Work, sleep, work.
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Post by: Michael on November 03, 2011, 04:38:25 AM: I actuall thought that the TOPIC OF THE DAY was going to be what is your favorite Bruce Kimmel song.

So to complete that notion I am going to list my favorite songs in no particular order

Superman Is Dead
Three Acts
No Letting Get
Circles
Hold Me Thrill Me Touch Me (Always thought it could be a big dance hit)
Falling Out Of Love
All About Men
Here On Earth
I Need An Earthman
It Doesn't Getting Easier

and the very amusing
Barry In Concert
The Hills Have Eyes Part 2
Heartbreaker
I Want To Eat Your Face
Looking Up (The Affliates Song)

and the most unusual
The Dissection of The Frog

and the ever so cute
Samantha's Song
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Post by: FJL on November 03, 2011, 04:44:09 AM: Been so busy these last few days, but I feel like nothing's getting done - just lots of things with steps left to complete them.

I'll have to wait until the weekend to catch up, so if I've missed any occasions, i'm really sorry about that.
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Post by: Ginny on November 03, 2011, 05:11:56 AM: Thursday morning greetings! After 2 days of running around, I get to stay home all day today and prepare a nice family dinner for Richard and our guests - Rob and Mary Linda. She arrived in Cincinnati to stay this past weekend and we're looking forward to catching up with her. Richard and Rob have some car and insurance business to deal with and she and I have to go to my favorite consignment shop/Vera Bradley ~~enabler~~ retailer to look for some furniture for their apartment. Steak and baked potatoes for dinner!
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Post by: John G. on November 03, 2011, 05:26:47 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on November 03, 2011, 05:27:07 AM: Just was wondering where you were, FJL. Welcome home.
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Post by: John G. on November 03, 2011, 05:28:00 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on November 03, 2011, 03:37:39 AM
Good morning, all! 5:30 came way too early to make me happy, but I am bathed and dressed and ready for my second cup of coffee. I need t be put of here early to get the newly copied opening sequence from the show copied, collated, and ready for rehearsal. Deb Lyons has asked me for a copy of the closer, "Christmas Time's A-Comin," in its performance key of D, not the lead sheet I prepared in F, so I'd like to copy that this morning as well. I need everything ready by 10AM, so I'm shortly off to work.

You mean life ain't like the movies where you just tell the orchestra, "You Are My Lucky Star" in D and they play it?
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Post by: John G. on November 03, 2011, 05:29:13 AM: TOD: Harold Prince is probably at the top of my list, and I think you can probably guess what we would discuss.
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Post by: Ginny on November 03, 2011, 05:29:42 AM: BK - congratulations on Gardenia 15!
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 03, 2011, 06:12:56 AM: Quote from: bk on November 03, 2011, 02:35:49 AM
And the word of the day is: OBSCURANTISM!

Ands The Song Of The Day Is: COULD I LEAVE YOU?
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Post by: Kerry on November 03, 2011, 06:58:27 AM: Congratulations on the Gardenia show-- I'm glad it all went so well!
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Post by: Druxy on November 03, 2011, 07:00:22 AM: TOD:

Herman Cain
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Post by: Druxy on November 03, 2011, 07:05:05 AM: Quote from: Michael S on November 03, 2011, 04:38:25 AM
I actuall thought that the TOPIC OF THE DAY was going to be what is your favorite Bruce Kimmel song.

So to complete that notion I am going to list my favorite songs in no particular order

Superman Is Dead

Where can I hear this?
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 03, 2011, 07:07:35 AM: MR BK thanks for sharing the info on the KimmelSongs event. I look forward to the photos.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 03, 2011, 07:11:24 AM: Fun videos DR CILLA LIZ.

DR ELMORE - yes a recording would be excellent!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 03, 2011, 07:11:45 AM: It is getting ready to rain right now - but since I have nothing to do today, that is OKAY.
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Post by: John G. on November 03, 2011, 07:19:17 AM: TOD: I'd also like to meet are the writer John McPhee.
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Post by: John G. on November 03, 2011, 07:19:37 AM: Congrats on a great show, BK
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Post by: Ginny on November 03, 2011, 07:52:37 AM: TOD - author David McCullough
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Post by: Doug R on November 03, 2011, 07:55:44 AM: After my lack of calories yesterday, I made up for it this morning by going to the Mall for a plate of scrambled egg, sausage, bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms and fried potatoes. Only had chicken soup for lunch though.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 03, 2011, 07:58:15 AM: I am not sure about the TOD.....hmmmm
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 03, 2011, 07:58:31 AM: Sugarfoot the Monarch Butterfly is still going strong.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 03, 2011, 08:05:04 AM: TOD:

Author: Stephen King
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 03, 2011, 08:06:33 AM: Quote from: Jrand61 on November 03, 2011, 07:11:45 AM
It is getting ready to rain right now - but since I have nothing to do today, that is OKAY.

It's "fixin'" to rain!
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:07:56 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 03, 2011, 08:05:04 AM
TOD:

Author: Stephen King

Have you seen this? (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Haven-The-Complete-First-Season-Blu-ray/21608/#Review)
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:09:16 AM: Oh, JR, some MOD movies are available:

HER HUSBAND'S AFFAIRS (1947) Charles Lederer and Ben Hecht of His Girl Friday fame offer up the wisecracks in this tale of a hapless hubby ad-man (Franchot Tone) whose quick-thinking bride (Ball) must constantly come to his rescue.
MISS GRANT TAKES RICHMOND (1949) William Holden lights up the screen alongside Lucy, long before his famous guest spot on I Love Lucy. A bookie (Holden) hires a trainee secretary (Ball) to manage his phony real estate office front, only to have her accidentally maneuver him and his criminal cronies into developing low-income housing.
THE FULLER BRUSH GIRL (1950) Scatterbrained saleswoman Sally Elliot (Ball) tries her hand at selling the famed Fuller brushes, but when one of her clients is murdered all sign point to her as the culprit. As the law closes in, it's up to her and her equally addled fiancee (Eddie Albert) to crack the case.
THE MAGIC CARPET (1951) Lucy's screen swan song (but only for the moment!) as she said goodbye to her Columbia contract and hello to TV superstardom, found her sandals deep in an Arabian adventure. Wildly cast against type, Lucy plays the sultry villainess Narah, who helps steal the Caliph's throne from infant Ramoth alongside her brother and his cohort, Grand Vizier Boreg (Raymond Burr).
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Post by: FJL on November 03, 2011, 08:14:06 AM: Quote from: John G. on November 03, 2011, 05:27:07 AM
Just was wondering where you were, FJL. Welcome home.

thanks, John G
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:18:07 AM: Today's review project is that lovely family film known as BLUE VELVET.
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:19:04 AM: The BD has almost an hour of recently discovered footage that was excised from the final version of the film and there's a most amusing cameo by someone who would later become a rather well known television star, and who, I believe, may even be a close personal acquaintance of BK's.
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:19:44 AM: This future star played a supporting role (winning several Emmys IIRC) on a long running tv series which starred one of JR's most adored celebrities. :)
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:20:35 AM: I am listening to a truly bizarre bossa nova version of All I Ask of You. It's no better that way.
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Post by: Amy on November 03, 2011, 08:20:48 AM: Kritzerland at the Gardenia 15 was amazing! Every song was a winner, and Bruce was in very fine voice. This show was particularly humorous, obviously since Bruce mostly writes comedies, so there was lots and lots of laughter. During dinner, Mark said to me, "I think that's Corkey Hale and the man who wrote 'Houndog'." (Mark had fun later on his computer looking up all the other gazillions of hits that man wrote.) Then he said, "And I think that's the person who designs the covers of Bruce's CDs." I don't know how Mark recognizes these people. I mean I can understand how he would know their names, but how does he know their faces? And he does this everywhere we go...really odd. Anyway, it was great hearing several songs from "The Brain" again since we haven't seen that show for a while, and it's so chock full of great songs. Despite having to read the lyrics, Jason acted his part very well, and was really funny. The Dancing Dildos were a huge hit, and "Chinese Food in Bed" was the perfect song to follow it. Bruce even sounded a little bit like he was tearing up at the end...I'm assuming that song is autobiographical in some regard because he seemed particularly emotional for that one. I can understand Bruce's comments about "Burning Bush" being done outside of the show, but it still got huge laughs. Introducing the song was a bit tricky because Bruce decided he couldn't say "stunt cock" at the restaurant. I don't know why - it was okay to say "dildo" several times, but "stunt cock" was somehow against FCC rules. If Cindy Williams had been there, she would have been happy to say it for him, I'm sure. "I Want to Eat Your Face" also got really big laughs. Mark was laughing so hard, he was sobbing. And once again, poor Melody got the wordiest song with "Sing-A-Long". And this was the wordiest of all the wordy songs that Bruce has ever made her sing. I don't know how she learned all those lyrics and could sing them so fast - she is an amazing talent. I was sitting in front, and I could even read the words, but I could never keep up and sing that fast...nor could anyone else. It was a great way to end the show. I look forward to the Christmas show next month.
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:21:21 AM: I also received an advance copy of the Brando MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY yesterday. Don't believe everything you read is all I can say. More later.
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Post by: Ginny on November 03, 2011, 08:22:55 AM: Nice to see you, DR Amy - thanks for the Gardenia report!
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:23:08 AM: I will say this: it may not in fact be a new transfer, but it most definitely and undeniably a new encode.
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:51:30 AM: Nothing against Maurice Jarre, but Bronislau Kaper was ROBBED (robbed, I tells ya).
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 03, 2011, 08:59:49 AM: Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:07:56 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 03, 2011, 08:05:04 AM
TOD:

Author: Stephen King

Have you seen this? (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Haven-The-Complete-First-Season-Blu-ray/21608/#Review)

Oh, yes. Haven't missed an episode. Bought the Season 1 Blu-ray when it first came out!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 03, 2011, 09:01:27 AM: Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:21:21 AM
I also received an advance copy of the Brando MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY yesterday. Don't believe everything you read is all I can say. More later.

?? I am afraid I'm going to need more info, DR JMK!

I have the HD-DVD and it is, in a four-syllable word, SPEC-TAC-U-LAR!

Please tell me they didn't ruin it for Blu-ray!
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Post by: John G. on November 03, 2011, 09:05:07 AM: Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:20:35 AM
I am listening to a truly bizarre bossa nova version of All I Ask of You. It's no better that way.
Oh, no. I'm sure it is. Wait, you don't mean for Halloween. Never mind.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 03, 2011, 09:08:04 AM: Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:51:30 AM
Nothing against Maurice Jarre, but Bronislau Kaper was ROBBED (robbed, I tells ya).

I'm torn, I tell you, torn. No one loves Kaper's "Mutiny on the Bounty" more than I do. No one. But also that year (1962) were two other scores I love: "To Kill A Mockingbird" and "Taras Bulba"...each a masterwork for composers Elmer Bernstein and Franz Waxman, respectively.

I think either "Bounty" or "Mockingbird" should have taken that Oscar.
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 09:14:07 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 03, 2011, 09:01:27 AM
Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:21:21 AM
I also received an advance copy of the Brando MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY yesterday. Don't believe everything you read is all I can say. More later.

?? I am afraid I'm going to need more info, DR JMK!

I have the HD-DVD and it is, in a four-syllable word, SPEC-TAC-U-LAR!

Please tell me they didn't ruin it for Blu-ray!

No, quite the opposite, though you wouldn't know it from the Forums (Fora?). :)
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 09:15:05 AM: It's not perfect, mind you, but it's often mind blowingly gorgeous.
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 09:15:47 AM: As much as I love MOCKINGBIRD, when you think of the sheer scope of Kaper's score, there's no competition, in my mind at any rate.
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 09:23:28 AM: I am listening to the FSM MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY, which is decidedly better than bossa nova versions of All I Ask of You.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 03, 2011, 09:39:44 AM: Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 09:23:28 AM
I am listening to the FSM MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY, which is decidedly better than bossa nova versions of All I Ask of You.

With no disrespect to anyone who has ever produced a soundtrack album, the FSM "Mutiny on the Bounty" is the most spectacularly produced soundtrack EVER. What makes it more remarkable is that there are three score presentations on it....the one that graces the released film, the one that was written (and is in many ways very different, but in the same mold) for the original cut that was altered, with re-takes ordered, etc., and then the one re-recorded for the MGM score album.
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Post by: bk on November 03, 2011, 09:56:42 AM: I'm looking forward to Mutiny on the Bounty - and have read the forums, who are making it seem like it's a disaster. I posted that if they'd used the same transfer as the DVD that it would not be good, since the DVD was VERY soft verging on being out of focus, but the few screencaps I've seen lead me to believe this is sharp and therefore at least redone in some way.
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Post by: bk on November 03, 2011, 09:57:24 AM: I've added Amy and Mark to the notes - my brain was so tired last night - and also Vincent Jan and his wife - I didn't see them after the show, they must have run out quickly.
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Post by: bk on November 03, 2011, 09:58:10 AM: I'm up. I was asleep before my head even hit the pillow, did not wake up once during the night, so I got seven hours of sleep and hope to go to bed early tonight.
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Post by: Doug R on November 03, 2011, 10:00:44 AM: Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:21:21 AM
I also received an advance copy of the Brando MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY yesterday. Don't believe everything you read is all I can say. More later.

I'm so glad I saw the film when it first opened in 70mm. Wonderful experience! The sniffy London critics were so dismissive of it but those who saw the roadshow presentation obviously loved it.
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Post by: bk on November 03, 2011, 10:01:56 AM: I saw Mutiny about eight times in 70mm at the Egyptian - they had three of these huge roadshows in a row there - Ben-Hur (which played for more than a year there), King of Kings, and Mutiny.
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Post by: bk on November 03, 2011, 10:08:47 AM: I just heard a telephonic voice mail message from Mike Stoller who said he was "bowled over" by the show and the material - amazing to hear that coming from him. My first big laugh of the evening, talking-wise, was in the opening patter and not in my commentary but off the cuff - in saying that a lot of folks don't even know I write songs, I said that there were people in the audience who'd had some pretty unbelievable hits and that my only hit was Dancing Dildos.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 03, 2011, 10:09:11 AM: Quote from: John G. on November 03, 2011, 05:29:13 AM
TOD: Harold Prince is probably at the top of my list, and I think you can probably guess what we would discuss.

My top choice, as well, DR John G.

I would also include
Stephen Sondheim
Tommy Tune
Norman Lear
Carl Reiner
Mel Brooks
Carol Burnett
Mary Tyler Moore
Elaine Stritch
Chita Rivera

Hmmm...I guess just about anyone who had a career in TV and theatre pre-1970
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Post by: Jane on November 03, 2011, 10:11:47 AM: Quote from: Ginny on November 03, 2011, 08:22:55 AM
Nice to see you, DR Amy - thanks for the Gardenia report!

DITTO!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 03, 2011, 10:11:54 AM: Congrats to BK and the cast of last evening's Gardenia Show!
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Post by: Jane on November 03, 2011, 10:14:27 AM: Quote from: bk on November 03, 2011, 09:56:42 AM
I'm looking forward to Mutiny on the Bounty - and have read the forums, who are making it seem like it's a disaster. I posted that if they'd used the same transfer as the DVD that it would not be good, since the DVD was VERY soft verging on being out of focus, but the few screencaps I've seen lead me to believe this is sharp and therefore at least redone in some way.

I am currently reading Herman Wouk's first novel, AURORA DAWN.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 03, 2011, 10:15:00 AM: Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:19:44 AM
This future star played a supporting role (winning several Emmys IIRC) on a long running tv series which starred one of JR's most adored celebrities. :)

Why, it must be Megan Mullally!
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Post by: Jane on November 03, 2011, 10:15:30 AM: Quote from: bk on November 03, 2011, 10:08:47 AM
I just heard a telephonic voice mail message from Mike Stoller who said he was "bowled over" by the show and the material

Congrats on a successful show!
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Post by: Jane on November 03, 2011, 10:16:25 AM: DR Vixmom I'm impressed with the speed you maneuvered through security. With my implant I would have missed the plane unless they held it for me.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 03, 2011, 10:17:26 AM: Page Three Shindig Dance:

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Post by: FJL on November 03, 2011, 10:18:59 AM: Great to hear about the success of the Gardenia show!
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Post by: VinTek on November 03, 2011, 10:40:39 AM: Yes, we did run out after the show (we always do because I have to be in the office at 6:30 the next morning). I usually say goodnight to Bruce before leaving, but he was occupied and I also wanted to say hello to Steve Yudson (one of the dancing dildos) whom I hadn't seen in perhaps 15 years.

As for the show itself, a splendid time was had by all. I paid my respects to the people I knew (Adryan Russ is always so kind and welcoming) or had met before. Janet and I had a marvelous time. Interestingly enough, there were only a few songs last night that I don't think I already had a recording of, as I had some of the some of the earlier work from a little CD called "The Music of Bruce Kimmel." I just looked it up on Amazon and I'm amazed -- there' only 1 copy for sale and it's going for $71.99! Mine is signed by Bruce (he scribbled, "My God! You have one of these!" and no, it's not for sale.

Bruce was very self-effacing because the room was lousy with songwriters. Well I gotta tell ya, Bruce has written some great stuff and my only disappointment last night was that I didn't hear all of the songs I'd hoped for (I have a soft spot in my heart for a song called "3 Acts.")

Anyway, the show was some of the best fun you can have with your clothes on, and my wife and I are looking forward to the Christmas show in December.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 03, 2011, 11:17:31 AM: Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 09:14:07 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 03, 2011, 09:01:27 AM
Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:21:21 AM
I also received an advance copy of the Brando MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY yesterday. Don't believe everything you read is all I can say. More later.

?? I am afraid I'm going to need more info, DR JMK!

I have the HD-DVD and it is, in a four-syllable word, SPEC-TAC-U-LAR!

Please tell me they didn't ruin it for Blu-ray!

No, quite the opposite, though you wouldn't know it from the Forums (Fora?). :)

I visited the active Blu-ray.com forum...and was not surprised in the least at everyone -- without seeing it at all -- condemning it as badly done. What a farce. And screen caps....sorry, but you cannot judge how a film looks by screen caps alone. They are always a bit fuzzy/soft, IMO.

There's a lot of anal 'tude at that forum.
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Post by: bk on November 03, 2011, 11:33:35 AM: Especially the screencaps at DVD Beaver - his are the worst and never resemble in the least what a transfer will look like - and yet, despite everyone saying that, they all use those caps as "evidence" that the transfer is a bust - it may well be but I'm not judging until I see it.
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Post by: George on November 03, 2011, 11:56:40 AM: Congrats to BK and the Cast of Gardenia 15: Kimmelsongs!!
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Post by: George on November 03, 2011, 11:57:21 AM: So BK, when are you going to record (or better yet, videorecord) one of these Gardenia concerts??
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Post by: George on November 03, 2011, 12:09:08 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:07:56 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 03, 2011, 08:05:04 AM
TOD:

Author: Stephen King

Have you seen this? (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Haven-The-Complete-First-Season-Blu-ray/21608/#Review)

Great review, JMK...I checked out the DVD from the library, but because of "The Hound of the Baskervilles," I didn't get a chance to watch it before it was due. I couldn't renew it because there were requests.
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Post by: George on November 03, 2011, 12:09:51 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:19:04 AM
The BD has almost an hour of recently discovered footage that was excised from the final version of the film and there's a most amusing cameo by someone who would later become a rather well known television star, and who, I believe, may even be a close personal acquaintance of BK's.

That sounds interesting.
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 12:10:08 PM: Quote from: bk on November 03, 2011, 11:33:35 AM
Especially the screencaps at DVD Beaver - his are the worst and never resemble in the least what a transfer will look like - and yet, despite everyone saying that, they all use those caps as "evidence" that the transfer is a bust - it may well be but I'm not judging until I see it.

You'll have accurate screencaps to go by soon. ;)
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 03, 2011, 12:55:46 PM: :P

Or anyone else in that show.

Thanks for the warning DR JMK
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 03, 2011, 12:56:32 PM: Happy to read all of the kudos for MR BK and Co.

Praise from Mr Stoller is praise indeed.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 03, 2011, 12:57:15 PM: I like Marlon Brando and Mutiny on the Bounty - but I doubt that I will pay full price for a Blu Ray since I have only watched the DVD a couple of times in the past few years.
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 01:10:25 PM: You tell me if this (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Mutiny-on-the-Bounty-Blu-ray/26357/#Review) doesn't look pretty damned good.
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Post by: Matthew on November 03, 2011, 01:25:11 PM: TOD - someday, I'd love to sit down and chat with our esteemed bk, whether it was a meal or just a chat. Someday....
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Post by: Doug R on November 03, 2011, 01:28:50 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 01:10:25 PM
You tell me if this (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Mutiny-on-the-Bounty-Blu-ray/26357/#Review) doesn't look pretty damned good.

Thank JMK. Great review. Can't wait to get this.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 03, 2011, 01:31:39 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 01:10:25 PM
You tell me if this (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Mutiny-on-the-Bounty-Blu-ray/26357/#Review) doesn't look pretty damned good.

It does. Nice review, too.
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Post by: George on November 03, 2011, 02:04:48 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 03, 2011, 01:31:39 PM
Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 01:10:25 PM
You tell me if this (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Mutiny-on-the-Bounty-Blu-ray/26357/#Review) doesn't look pretty damned good.

It does. Nice review, too.

Ditto and ditto.
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Post by: Michael on November 03, 2011, 02:26:09 PM: Quote from: VinTek on November 03, 2011, 10:40:39 AM
Yes, we did run out after the show (we always do because I have to be in the office at 6:30 the next morning). I usually say goodnight to Bruce before leaving, but he was occupied and I also wanted to say hello to Steve Yudson (one of the dancing dildos) whom I hadn't seen in perhaps 15 years.

As for the show itself, a splendid time was had by all. I paid my respects to the people I knew (Adryan Russ is always so kind and welcoming) or had met before. Janet and I had a marvelous time. Interestingly enough, there were only a few songs last night that I don't think I already had a recording of, as I had some of the some of the earlier work from a little CD called "The Music of Bruce Kimmel." I just looked it up on Amazon and I'm amazed -- there' only 1 copy for sale and it's going for $71.99! Mine is signed by Bruce (he scribbled, "My God! You have one of these!" and no, it's not for sale.

Bruce was very self-effacing because the room was lousy with songwriters. Well I gotta tell ya, Bruce has written some great stuff and my only disappointment last night was that I didn't hear all of the songs I'd hoped for (I have a soft spot in my heart for a song called "3 Acts.")

Anyway, the show was some of the best fun you can have with your clothes on, and my wife and I are looking forward to the Christmas show in December.

I am glad to see (hear) that someone else knows Bruce's 3 Acts which I listed in an earlier post. I recommend a listen to all.
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Post by: Michael on November 03, 2011, 02:31:21 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:21:21 AM
I also received an advance copy of the Brando MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY yesterday. Don't believe everything you read is all I can say. More later.

Does this release have the prologue that I have read about where it takes place years after the events and richard Hayden's character recounts the tale in flashback?
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Post by: MBarnum on November 03, 2011, 02:48:04 PM: BK, I am so happy that the show went well last night. That would have been such fun to see and hear! Sometimes I forget that you write songs, also, but boy do you!
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Post by: MBarnum on November 03, 2011, 02:51:25 PM: TOD:

Person who is currently at the top of their game.....hmmm....George Clooney perhaps? I don't know what I'd talk to him about though. Maybe the birds and the bees.
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Post by: MBarnum on November 03, 2011, 02:54:08 PM: TOD:

Oh of course, silly me....Akshay Kumar....he is one the the top actors in Hindi films, and he collects old movie posters. I'd love to lunch with him and have a chat. Maybe he would invite me over to see his collection.

(http://internationalreporter.com/images/akshay-kumar_thank-you.jpg)
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 03:06:12 PM: I am up to a really quite astonishing nine (!!) FedEx/UPS deliveries so far today. I don't think I have EVER received so much review product in one day, it's mind boggling.
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 03:34:23 PM: It's a rare day when I get titles as diverse as JETHRO TULL: AQUALUNG to DESTROY ALL MONSTERS. :)
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 03:35:09 PM: Oh, Lord, the BLUE VELVET fanatics are pestering me about not giving the film 5 out of 5 stars. When did 4/5 become a bad score?
Title: Re: KRITZERLAND AT THE GARDENIA 15
Post by: Laura on November 03, 2011, 03:41:37 PM: My poor son had all four wisdom teeth removed today. He just got home. Poor guy. Wait until that novacaine wears off.
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 03:43:18 PM: Just having one removed was enough to set me back for days. :)
Title: Re: KRITZERLAND AT THE GARDENIA 15
Post by: elmore3003 on November 03, 2011, 03:45:26 PM: Quote from: John G. on November 03, 2011, 05:28:00 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on November 03, 2011, 03:37:39 AM
Good morning, all! 5:30 came way too early to make me happy, but I am bathed and dressed and ready for my second cup of coffee. I need t be put of here early to get the newly copied opening sequence from the show copied, collated, and ready for rehearsal. Deb Lyons has asked me for a copy of the closer, "Christmas Time's A-Comin," in its performance key of D, not the lead sheet I prepared in F, so I'd like to copy that this morning as well. I need everything ready by 10AM, so I'm shortly off to work.

You mean life ain't like the movies where you just tell the orchestra, "You Are My Lucky Star" in D and they play it?

I wish!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 03, 2011, 03:48:28 PM: Hello!

Tech.. Tech... Tech...

It was a good day of tech, a good first run-thru.

And now we have the invited dress.

I shall return.

Laters...
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 03, 2011, 04:05:19 PM: It's been one long day, and I'm ready for a nap. The morning was spent blocking and running the first half of the show. During the lunch break, we had a production meeting on concerns, questions, and things we needed to address. After lunch we worked on the band, how they get to their instruments, the logistics of who plays what, and where and when. After that, we ran the music for the opening, the Cherry Tree Carol, The New Year Carol, and a couple of others. Then, DJ arrived with a new song to be added before ~~Mary~~ Joy Linn gives birth.
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Post by: Jane on November 03, 2011, 04:19:13 PM: DR Laura I hope your son is home with you.

VIBES HE ISN'T SICK TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

QUICK HEALING VIBES!!!!!
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Post by: KevinH on November 03, 2011, 04:21:38 PM: Congrats to BK on the Gardenia Show!
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Post by: Jane on November 03, 2011, 04:22:22 PM: For the first time I am first in the library queue for a book which will be released on the 8th. When my library will have it I don't know.

I saw the new listing at Goodreads for THE BOY IN THE SUITCASE....http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10776592-the-boy-in-the-suitcase
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Post by: Druxy on November 03, 2011, 04:29:28 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 03:35:09 PM
Oh, Lord, the BLUE VELVET fanatics are pestering me about not giving the film 5 out of 5 stars. When did 4/5 become a bad score?

My friend, George Dickerson, is in that film. He plays the cop.
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Post by: TCB on November 03, 2011, 04:59:24 PM: Congratulations, BK, for what sounds like a very special evening!
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Post by: vixmom on November 03, 2011, 05:37:32 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 01:10:25 PM
You tell me if this (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Mutiny-on-the-Bounty-Blu-ray/26357/#Review) doesn't look pretty damned good.

you know in the second screencap the guy with the beard was very fuzzy =- obviously the transfer is total garbage =
Title: Re: KRITZERLAND AT THE GARDENIA 15
Post by: vixmom on November 03, 2011, 05:39:18 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on November 03, 2011, 02:51:25 PM
TOD:

Person who is currently at the top of their game.....hmmm....George Clooney perhaps? I don't know what I'd talk to him about though. Maybe the birds and the bees.

sorry Mikey that one is MY dinner date! along with Mr. Depp of course
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Post by: vixmom on November 03, 2011, 05:41:23 PM: Quote from: Laura on November 03, 2011, 03:41:37 PM
My poor son had all four wisdom teeth removed today. He just got home. Poor guy. Wait until that novacaine wears off.

hmmm did you tell him he was going to the Vet or just throw him in the carrier?

DR Sandra mind your teeth ! First Joshie and now your brother she'll be coming after you next!!!
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Post by: vixmom on November 03, 2011, 05:42:34 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 03, 2011, 03:48:28 PM
Hello!

Tech.. Tech... Tech...

It was a good day of tech, a good first run-thru.

And now we have the invited dress.

I shall return.

Laters...

my invitations must have been lost int eh mail
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Post by: vixmom on November 03, 2011, 05:43:04 PM: Jose thank you for your kind offer actually my boss called and they located hos key and are mailing it to hom
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Post by: Laura on November 03, 2011, 05:47:48 PM: Yes, he is home with me. Still sleeping. He usually works nights, so daytime is his usual sleep time. He will probably wake up in the middle of the night.
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Post by: KevinH on November 03, 2011, 05:47:57 PM: DR vixmom--you should have stopped by to say hello on your way to the airport (DCA) the other day. It sounds like you had time to kill.
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Post by: KevinH on November 03, 2011, 05:49:11 PM: Just saw this:

http://www.broadway.com/buzz/158441/funny-girl-revival-starring-lauren-graham-bobby-cannavale-postponed/
Title: Re: KRITZERLAND AT THE GARDENIA 15
Post by: TCB on November 03, 2011, 05:54:11 PM: Quote from: Jrand61 on November 03, 2011, 12:55:46 PM
:P

Or anyone else in that show.

Thanks for the warning DR JMK

Oh, I thought he was talking about Vivian Vance.
Title: Re: KRITZERLAND AT THE GARDENIA 15
Post by: elmore3003 on November 03, 2011, 05:55:22 PM: Quote from: Druxy on November 03, 2011, 04:29:28 PM
Quote from: JMK on November 03, 2011, 03:35:09 PM
Oh, Lord, the BLUE VELVET fanatics are pestering me about not giving the film 5 out of 5 stars. When did 4/5 become a bad score?

My friend, George Dickerson, is in that film. He plays the cop.

There was a George Dickerson in the Miami University Music Dept in the early 1970s. He preferred to be called Greta.
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Post by: TCB on November 03, 2011, 05:57:31 PM: Quote from: Matthew on November 03, 2011, 01:25:11 PM
TOD - someday, I'd love to sit down and chat with our esteemed bk, whether it was a meal or just a chat. Someday....

You would be in for a delightful conversation.
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Post by: TCB on November 03, 2011, 06:01:35 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on November 03, 2011, 02:54:08 PM
TOD:

Oh of course, silly me....Akshay Kumar....he is one the the top actors in Hindi films, and he collects old movie posters. I'd love to lunch with him and have a chat. Maybe he would invite me over to see his collection.

(http://internationalreporter.com/images/akshay-kumar_thank-you.jpg)

Does he even speak English (stupid question)?
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Post by: TCB on November 03, 2011, 06:03:40 PM: KIMMELSONGS sounds like a great title for an Off-Broadway show.
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Post by: Jane on November 03, 2011, 06:14:13 PM: Quote from: vixmom on November 03, 2011, 05:41:23 PM
Quote from: Laura on November 03, 2011, 03:41:37 PM
My poor son had all four wisdom teeth removed today. He just got home. Poor guy. Wait until that novacaine wears off.

hmmm did you tell him he was going to the Vet or just throw him in the carrier?

DR Sandra mind your teeth ! First Joshie and now your brother she'll be coming after you next!!!

;) ;)
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Post by: TCB on November 03, 2011, 06:15:38 PM: I tried to find just the video of this murmuration (starlings) over the River Shannon in Ireland, but I could only find it connection to the Huffington Post. Still, it is incredible to watch.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/02/murmuration-starlets_n_1072687.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl6%7Csec1_lnk2%7C109704
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 03, 2011, 06:16:33 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 03, 2011, 06:01:35 PM
Quote from: MBarnum on November 03, 2011, 02:54:08 PM
TOD:

Oh of course, silly me....Akshay Kumar....he is one the the top actors in Hindi films, and he collects old movie posters. I'd love to lunch with him and have a chat. Maybe he would invite me over to see his collection.

(http://internationalreporter.com/images/akshay-kumar_thank-you.jpg)

Does he even speak English (stupid question)?

Mikey just wants to stare; I doubt he'd say anything but giggle like a 10 year-old girl.
Title: Re: KRITZERLAND AT THE GARDENIA 15
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2011, 06:18:30 PM: Quote from: Laura on November 03, 2011, 05:47:48 PM
Yes, he is home with me. Still sleeping. He usually works nights, so daytime is his usual sleep time. He will probably wake up in the middle of the night.

When Bryan had his teeth pulled Craig kindly fetched for him all day. Craig was exhausted from running up & down the stairs so many times-glad I didn't have to do it.

When Craig had his pulled (I had insisted he do it over a school break instead of in San Francisco)he got sick during the night & was glad I had put the phone next to him so he could call us. I'm sure he had a reaction to the pain meds.
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Post by: Jane on November 03, 2011, 06:18:52 PM: Quote from: KevinH on November 03, 2011, 05:47:57 PM
DR vixmom--you should have stopped by to say hello on your way to the airport (DCA) the other day. It sounds like you had time to kill.

;D
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Post by: Jane on November 03, 2011, 06:20:26 PM: DR TCB I read your post on FB. Maybe it is time to let your friend's know just what help you need. What happened to the fundraiser from your theater friends?
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Post by: Jane on November 03, 2011, 06:23:07 PM: Keith saw a recipe for FRUITCAKE-INSPIRED BROWNIES he thinks would be good. I might attempt it as my book group is meeting here on Tuesday morning. I'm not so sure though, any opinions?
http://www.food52.com/recipes/14791_fruitcakeinspired_brownies
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Post by: TCB on November 03, 2011, 06:33:51 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 03, 2011, 06:20:26 PM
DR TCB I read your post on FB. Maybe it is time to let your friend's know just what help you need. What happened to the fundraiser from your theater friends?

I read your post, Jane. Thank you. I also wondered what happened to the fundraiser. I asked my friend and she said that basically she figured that the need (back in August) was so immediate that she squelched the idea, because they wouldn't have been able to put it together until November.

I said, "Well it is November now." She said that it was too late to do it now. Thank you very much.
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Post by: TCB on November 03, 2011, 06:37:28 PM: Page Five!
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Post by: TCB on November 03, 2011, 06:38:11 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 03, 2011, 06:23:07 PM
Keith saw a recipe for FRUITCAKE-INSPIRED BROWNIES he thinks would be good. I might attempt it as my book group is meeting here on Tuesday morning. I'm not so sure though, any opinions?
http://www.food52.com/recipes/14791_fruitcakeinspired_brownies

This recipe sounds a lot better than the name would suggest. Maybe you should just call them Holiday Brownies.
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Post by: TCB on November 03, 2011, 06:39:09 PM: G'night!
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 06:50:37 PM: I've been poking around the internets and just found out that Elmer Bernstein recorded a version of the Love Song from Mutiny on the Bounty! Yes, I have found and bought the LP. :)
Title: Re: KRITZERLAND AT THE GARDENIA 15
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2011, 07:04:04 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 03, 2011, 06:33:51 PM
Quote from: Jane on November 03, 2011, 06:20:26 PM
DR TCB I read your post on FB. Maybe it is time to let your friend's know just what help you need. What happened to the fundraiser from your theater friends?

I read your post, Jane. Thank you. I also wondered what happened to the fundraiser. I asked my friend and she said that basically she figured that the need (back in August) was so immediate that she squelched the idea, because they wouldn't have been able to put it together until November.

I said, "Well it is November now." She said that it was too late to do it now. Thank you very much.

::)
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 07:09:07 PM: Maybe Kritzerland will release that Bernstein LP on CD, hint, hint, nudge, nudge, say n'more.
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Post by: vixmom on November 03, 2011, 07:13:17 PM: :D
Quote from: KevinH on November 03, 2011, 05:47:57 PM
DR vixmom--you should have stopped by to say hello on your way to the airport (DCA) the other day. It sounds like you had time to kill.
:D
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Post by: Jane on November 03, 2011, 07:14:02 PM: 'night
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Post by: Jennifer on November 03, 2011, 07:14:20 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 03, 2011, 04:22:22 PM
For the first time I am first in the library queue for a book which will be released on the 8th. When my library will have it I don't know.

I saw the new listing at Goodreads for THE BOY IN THE SUITCASE....http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10776592-the-boy-in-the-suitcase

Are you never first because there are so many libraries that go in the same system?

I am almost always first. And hate it when i'm not :)

Although I reserve the books i want way in advance. There are some popular authors that i do not read (like danielle steel or james paterson). You can reserve those well in advance and still not be first.
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Post by: vixmom on November 03, 2011, 07:25:46 PM: vixdad took us to IHOP for dinn loaded baked potato soup and 1/2 pot roast sammich....... now i must sleep.......
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Post by: vixmom on November 03, 2011, 07:26:17 PM: Vibes for Laura's son!!
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Post by: vixmom on November 03, 2011, 07:26:33 PM: Vibes for our dear TCB
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Post by: George on November 03, 2011, 07:35:04 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 03, 2011, 06:33:51 PM
Quote from: Jane on November 03, 2011, 06:20:26 PM
DR TCB I read your post on FB. Maybe it is time to let your friend's know just what help you need. What happened to the fundraiser from your theater friends?

I read your post, Jane. Thank you. I also wondered what happened to the fundraiser. I asked my friend and she said that basically she figured that the need (back in August) was so immediate that she squelched the idea, because they wouldn't have been able to put it together until November.

I said, "Well it is November now." She said that it was too late to do it now. Thank you very much.

:(
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Post by: bk on November 03, 2011, 07:36:37 PM: What Bernstein LP is it?
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Post by: bk on November 03, 2011, 07:39:35 PM: Re Funny Girl, funnily the Ahmanson called me last week and said that if they couldn't license the overture from the OBC that they'd want me to record it for their radio spots. And frankly, even from that conversation it didn't sound like there was much energy for this thing. I think maybe someone got off their medication and realized just who they'd hired to direct and star - when you have a musical COMEDY, with a starring role for a major comedienne, then you'd better have a director who knows comedy (Bart Sher is a fine director - but even in his lovely South Pacific revival none of the comedy really worked at all, save for Danny Burstein, who was just doing his thing), and a star who is a first-class clown and, in the case of Funny Girl, more than a first-class singer.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 03, 2011, 07:41:09 PM: Quote from: Laura on November 03, 2011, 03:41:37 PM
My poor son had all four wisdom teeth removed today. He just got home. Poor guy. Wait until that novacaine wears off.

Hope he has some good pain meds. I got mine out when I was in college and man did I need them
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Post by: bk on November 03, 2011, 07:43:39 PM: I've had a rather annoying afternoon. Having to adjust rehearsal scheds for next week - one of our cast members wrote down the wrong start date ages ago and booked a reading that happens next weekend, so I have to now work around that. Another cast member can't be there Monday night, and then is out of town from Thursday to Sunday. Another cast member can't be there the ENTIRE Thanksgiving week - which means he's gone for seven days and then goes right into our one and only tech rehearsal, which is a little nutty - thankfully, he's singing songs he's done in various Gardenia shows, so he knows them at least, but it makes the three run-throughs that week absolutely hellacious. We sent out an group e-mail explaining this is not like the Gardenia shows - two rehearsals and flying by the seat of our pants - this is a fully staged professional production which we hope to have other theaters see in hopes of moving it. This thing is scaring the hell out of me - I'm sure once we get into it I'll feel more at ease but I sure don't feel at ease right now.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 03, 2011, 07:44:09 PM: Quote from: vixmom on November 03, 2011, 05:41:23 PM
Quote from: Laura on November 03, 2011, 03:41:37 PM
My poor son had all four wisdom teeth removed today. He just got home. Poor guy. Wait until that novacaine wears off.

hmmm did you tell him he was going to the Vet or just throw him in the carrier?

DR Sandra mind your teeth ! First Joshie and now your brother she'll be coming after you next!!!

LOL!!!! :D
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Post by: bk on November 03, 2011, 07:48:06 PM: Then, I'm driving to the mail place. I leave my house, turn left on the street to the east of me and am literally driving fifteen miles an hour because, you know, I've just made a slow turn and haven't even had much of a chance to put my foot on the gas pedal. But, to my left, there's one of those disgusting Studio City entitled parents who have RUINED this neighborhood beyond belief and she shoots me this look and gives a slow down gesture. This happens a lot in this neighborhood and I'd just had it. I slammed on my brakes, rolled down my window and said, "WHAT?" She said, "Slow down, there are children in this neighborhood and the speed limit is twenty-five miles an hour." I got a little louder than usual and said, "No, incorrect, the speed limit in this neighborhood is thirty-five miles an hour and I was going fifteen so I don't understand your problem, lady. I've lived here a hell of a lot longer than you, I'm a parent, I love children, and your parenting is a lot scarier than my driving well under the speed limit." She just gave me an entitled look and I drove off before doing what I knew I was about to do - get out of my car and have a real conversation.
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Post by: George on November 03, 2011, 07:48:12 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 03, 2011, 06:15:38 PM
I tried to find just the video of this murmuration (starlings) over the River Shannon in Ireland, but I could only find it connection to the Huffington Post. Still, it is incredible to watch.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/02/murmuration-starlets_n_1072687.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl6%7Csec1_lnk2%7C109704

That's really cool!
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Post by: bk on November 03, 2011, 07:52:11 PM: Then I had to make the LACC gals CDRs, which I'll drive over to the school in the morning. Then the Time Machine backup has literally not been off my desktop for more than ten minutes without it doing another backup. Something is clearly wrong. It should do one an hour, but Apple won't or can't figure it out and says as long as it's not getting an error message that it's doing its job. Sorry, its job is not to jam up this computer every ten minutes with these endless backups. And the backups are taking forever because it's backing up WAY too much stuff - it's only supposed to backup the new stuff, not the whole damn enchilada - that it's supposed to do once an evening. I've about had it with this thing. And because it's doing what it's doing it has nuked all the older backups and that does not make me comfortable at all. This is a 500 gig backup drive yet my backups only now go back two or three weeks because of the way in which it's constantly backing up everything on the computer every ten damn minutes.
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Post by: bk on November 03, 2011, 07:52:40 PM: I started to watch a motion picture, but I just get so irritated at this stuff that I can't concentrate and being overtired does not help.
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Post by: bk on November 03, 2011, 07:53:17 PM: And then every three minutes there's a new spambot registration here - I get hundreds now every week.
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Post by: bk on November 03, 2011, 07:54:15 PM: Then I saw the test page for Filichia on Friday - hated everything about it except for a fun header at the top of the page - I again had to get louder than I like because I could not get the designer to understand why I hated it even though I was being very clear.
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Post by: Laura on November 03, 2011, 08:05:34 PM: My son woke up a little bit ago. He asked for some ibuprofen, saying it didn't hurt too bad. After a few minutes went by, he asked for a pain pill. (The pharmacist said he could take both.) Then he went back to bed.

When I had mine out, they did it in two surgeries. The second surgery, I had a crawling baby and a toddler to care for. I wasn't able to take any "good" pain meds.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 03, 2011, 08:09:13 PM: Good Evening!

The invited dress went very well. Things really fell into place, and the show had a nice groove to it. It's also as short as I kept telling people it was. -Especially since most of the ballet music ended up getting cut.

We have a brief notes/fixes call tomorrow afternoon, and then first paying audience tomorrow night. I'm mainly looking forward to not have another 14-hour this week. I've already had four of them in a row.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 03, 2011, 08:10:34 PM: And now I'm waiting for a friend from NYC who gave a recital here tonight. We'll be catching up over an adult beverage. Or two. ;)
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Post by: John G. on November 03, 2011, 08:13:25 PM: There's a virus in the air today, JMK. I found a copy of "Betty Buckley 1967" in dollar bin and it has a bossa nova version of "C'est Magnifique" on it.
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Post by: John G. on November 03, 2011, 08:14:11 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 03, 2011, 08:09:13 PM
Good Evening!

The invited dress went very well. Things really fell into place, and the show had a nice groove to it. It's also as short as I kept telling people it was. -Especially since most of the ballet music ended up getting cut.

We have a brief notes/fixes call tomorrow afternoon, and then first paying audience tomorrow night. I'm mainly looking forward to not have another 14-hour this week. I've already had four of them in a row.
Did the ballet music get cut because the choreographer couldn't work fast enough?
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Post by: John G. on November 03, 2011, 08:15:10 PM: Quote from: bk on November 03, 2011, 07:54:15 PM
Then I saw the test page for Filichia on Friday - hated everything about it except for a fun header at the top of the page - I again had to get louder than I like because I could not get the designer to understand why I hated it even though I was being very clear.
Rest vibes.
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Post by: John G. on November 03, 2011, 08:18:50 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on November 03, 2011, 06:16:33 PM
Quote from: TCB on November 03, 2011, 06:01:35 PM
Quote from: MBarnum on November 03, 2011, 02:54:08 PM
TOD:

Oh of course, silly me....Akshay Kumar....he is one the the top actors in Hindi films, and he collects old movie posters. I'd love to lunch with him and have a chat. Maybe he would invite me over to see his collection.

(http://internationalreporter.com/images/akshay-kumar_thank-you.jpg)

Does he even speak English (stupid question)?

Mikey just wants to stare; I doubt he'd say anything but giggle like a 10 year-old girl.

Giggling is a universal language.
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Post by: John G. on November 03, 2011, 08:19:09 PM: Page Six!
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:24:28 PM: Quote from: bk on November 03, 2011, 07:36:37 PM
What Bernstein LP is it?

Elmer Bernstein "A Man and His Movies" (though it's not only "his" movies). Mainstream. Odd that they didn't release that when they did A Patch of Blue, etc.
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Post by: JMK on November 03, 2011, 08:25:23 PM: Quote from: John G. on November 03, 2011, 08:13:25 PM
There's a virus in the air today, JMK. I found a copy of "Betty Buckley 1967" in dollar bin and it has a bossa nova version of "C'est Magnifique" on it.

That tune's a usual suspect when you have as many bossa albums as I do. :) I even have a bossa "La Vie en Rose." More than one, actually. ;)
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Post by: Sam on November 03, 2011, 08:57:51 PM: ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

14 smiley faces for the 14 days i've missed from being sick.

Only been going to work and resting enough to go to work.
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Post by: Sam on November 03, 2011, 09:01:08 PM: MEGA VIBES FOR EVERYONE. :) :) :) :)

Hope to hang out on this here site on the weekend.

Back to bed, night everyone.

;)
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Post by: George on November 03, 2011, 11:34:00 PM: I watched tonight's "Grey's Anatomy" and I'm now watching (and have been trying to record onto my DVD burner) Monday's "The Sing-Off." I say "trying" to record onto my DVD burner because I keep forgetting that I'm recording it and I start to fast-forward before the commercial starts. So, I've given up on recording it while I watch it. I'll set it to record when I go to bed.
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Post by: George on November 03, 2011, 11:34:10 PM: And that's been my evening.
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Post by: George on November 03, 2011, 11:34:23 PM: Just had to share. :)
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Post by: George on November 03, 2011, 11:44:25 PM: And now, I'm very tired, so I'm off to bed.

Good night.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 03, 2011, 11:48:01 PM: Oy! What a day this has been.

Good night, all!