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Title: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: bk on March 08, 2012, 12:14:33 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were fried and egg-like, and now it is time for you to post until the fried cows come home.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: bk on March 08, 2012, 12:15:07 AM
And the word of the day is: RUTILANT!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: bk on March 08, 2012, 12:36:39 AM
I had the fried egg and I'm feeling rutilant now.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: George on March 08, 2012, 12:37:49 AM
Topic of the Day...I think that these are all the Dustin Hoffman movies that I've seen:

Dick Tracy
The Graduate (although I barely remember this one)
Kramer vs. Kramer (or this one)
Little Big Man
Midnight Cowboy
Tootsie

:)
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Ben on March 08, 2012, 02:52:28 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Danise on March 08, 2012, 03:46:34 AM
Hi all!

Not much to say because I'm off to work except to tell Vixmom that I think I read someplace that the pink slime is IN McD's hamburgers as well.  Yuck.

Have a good day all!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2012, 03:55:11 AM
Oatmeal, flax seed and raspberries
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2012, 03:56:09 AM
that is all
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Doug R on March 08, 2012, 04:24:14 AM
TOD:

Liked:
Marathan Man
The Graduate
Rain Man

Didn't like
Kramer vs Kramer
Hook
Ishtar
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: elmore3003 on March 08, 2012, 04:36:30 AM
Good morning, all! I slept rather well, except another night of strange dreams, the last one a frustrating one about the Appalachian Christmas show.

I may head to the NYPL at Lincoln Center around noon for some research. After the frusttrations of yesterday, it would be good to accomplish something. I need to look into office rentals today as well. Tonight I'm seeing Kurt Weill's STREET SCENE at NYU. I hope it's good.

Around 6pm last night I got an email from Dublin requesting my presence at auditions for a leading lady for the August recording. My first choice for the role is unavailable since she's singing the lead in THE MAGIC FLUTE in Chicago at the time. So, I'm awaiting the Dublin dates and then I can plan the rest of my year.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Michael on March 08, 2012, 04:44:22 AM
Ordered the book!

I noticed a typo at website page.

Book will ship around the thid week of April.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 05:03:27 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 05:04:23 AM
Hi all!

Not much to say because I'm off to work except to tell Vixmom that I think I read someplace that the pink slime is IN McD's hamburgers as well.  Yuck.

Have a good day all!
The news was that McD's had gotten rid of the pink slime. Guess it wasn't 100 percent all-beef burgers after all.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Sam on March 08, 2012, 05:10:09 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Sam on March 08, 2012, 05:12:37 AM
Good morning everyone.

Thursday, and then one more day to the weekend.

 8)

Yard work, will try for lots of this color this spring and summer.

 :)
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Sam on March 08, 2012, 05:13:06 AM
Must get ready for work.

MEGA VIBES.

 ;D
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Sam on March 08, 2012, 05:19:25 AM
Day 2 in court went well, don't know all the details yet, but Tom does get his son 50% of the time with the papers saying he is the father figure, not the ex's new husband.

That was what he really wanted, not to let a mean drunk take over.

 :) 

Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Sam on March 08, 2012, 05:21:50 AM
I get more time.  Hope this is a positive thing for me.

I always complained I did not have enough time, now I'm worried.

Don't figure.   ???
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Sam on March 08, 2012, 05:21:57 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jrand73 on March 08, 2012, 05:48:37 AM
Nice to see DR derBRUCER, and although it is sad about two doggies - it is great news about two NEW doggies.

DR ELMORE sorry your Baltimore trip was a bust......but Dublin is looming!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jrand73 on March 08, 2012, 05:49:05 AM
Favorite Dustin Hoffman films:

None.

Dustin Hoffman films I don't like:

All of them.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Ginny on March 08, 2012, 05:52:12 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  Oh, dear, it appears I forgot to log out last night...
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Doug R on March 08, 2012, 06:17:12 AM
Favorite Dustin Hoffman films:

None.

Dustin Hoffman films I don't like:

All of them.

 ;D
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Kerry on March 08, 2012, 06:27:39 AM
Yesterday was a long day at work.  Today should be back to normal.  SO, let's all have a nice back-to-normal day.  Whatever the hell THAT is.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 06:36:06 AM
TOD:

Faves:
Marathon Man
Lenny
The Graduate
Last Chance Harvey
I Heart Huckabees
Little Big Man

Dislikes:
Kramer vs. Kramer
Rain Man
Hook


Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: JMK on March 08, 2012, 06:50:51 AM
I have a soft spot for HARRY KELLERMAN (as awful as it undeniably is) only because of the "family" connection of Hoffman and Harris, both of whom were longtime tenants of my late Uncles.  I have recounted talking to "Dusty" one evening when I hadn't the faintest clew who was on the phone, and many years later after my second Uncle died, finding the locked safe full of signed photos of Ms. Harris, which was truly one of the oddest "discoveries" ever.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on March 08, 2012, 07:04:28 AM
And the word of the day is: RUTILANT!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  RED SAILS IN THE SUNSET
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Druxy on March 08, 2012, 07:04:40 AM
TOD:

THE GRADUATE
TOOTSIE
LITTLE BIG MAN
MARATHON MAN
LAST CHANCE HARVEY
BILLY BATHGATE
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: elmore3003 on March 08, 2012, 07:05:47 AM
My adopted son Joshie sould use some vibes today. He's daling with a cheap producer and a deadline, two battles he needs to win.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Victory Vibes for my aon Joshie! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: elmore3003 on March 08, 2012, 07:08:15 AM
Nice to see DR derBRUCER, and although it is sad about two doggies - it is great news about two NEW doggies.

DR ELMORE sorry your Baltimore trip was a bust......but Dublin is looming!

Thank you, DR JRand61! It is frustrating that I can find nothing on the Baltimore preview of DEAREST ENEMY, from a song list to a program or flyer. Perhaps, in retrospect, I should have gone directly from the Historic Society to the Baltimore Public Library.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Druxy on March 08, 2012, 07:10:27 AM
We had some real excitement here last night.

Somebody broke into my next door neighbor's house. 

The family came home after being out for about a half hour, and found the back door open. 

The husband had his wife and son wait outside while he got his gun and searched the house. 

He found the perp hiding in the bedroom closet.  The guy deflected the gun, as the husband took a shot at him.

The perp ran out the back door and jumped the fence.

The only injury was the bedroom wall and a TV set.

There were helicopters and K-9 units all over the place last night, but the perp got away.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: elmore3003 on March 08, 2012, 07:21:46 AM
I've worked for Dustin Hoffman on several occasions and I am crazy about him. I first waitedon him at the Drama Book Shop, and I latwr did several projects for his production company. He had a wonderful staff that I was quite fond of. My big job for him was research for his Shylock in Peter Hall's London and Broadway production of The Merchant of Venice, the production where I got to know Ben Browder.

In December 1983, I was unemployed and a friend who manged the long-gone Minskoff rehearsal studios asked me to manage the place for two weeks while she went home for Christmas. At the time I was orchestrating John McGlinn's first recording "Songs of New York" for Book-of-the-Month Club. So, every day, I opened the rehearsal studios, sat at my friend's desk, made bookings and cancellations and wrote music. Hoffman and the company of DEATH OF A SALESMAN were rehearsing there, and every morning Dustin would show up with Arthur Miller, the actress who played the secretary, and spend the day in the largest rehearsal space. Dustin supported himself through acting classes by playing piano for dance classes, and while he's very shy, he never spoke to me the first week I was there but he did ntice there was music paper all over my desk. Beginning the second week, every night when he left, he would walk by my desk and say "Good night, Mr Schubert" or "Good night, Mr Lizst," and i would yell after him, "Call me Franz" or "Call me Richard" if I were Mr Wagner that day.

The last day I was there, it was the birthday of the actress who played the secretary, and around 3 in the afternoon, Dustin sent a slice of birthday cake and a glass of champagne to my desk. He remains one of  my favorite celebrities. John Malkovitch was in that production. I feel the complete opposite about him.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Ginny on March 08, 2012, 07:26:13 AM
Lovely Dustin Hoffman story, DR Elmore - thanks for sharing it!

Sorry about your trip to Baltimore...
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 07:36:58 AM
My adopted son Joshie sould use some vibes today. He's daling with a cheap producer and a deadline, two battles he needs to win.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Victory Vibes for my aon Joshie! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Vibes for Joshie, but, Elmore, isn't "cheap producer" redundant?
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 07:39:03 AM
We had some real excitement here last night.

Somebody broke into my next door neighbor's house. 

The family came home after being out for about a half hour, and found the back door open. 

The husband had his wife and son wait outside while he got his gun and searched the house. 

He found the perp hiding in the bedroom closet.  The guy deflected the gun, as the husband took a shot at him.

The perp ran out the back door and jumped the fence.

The only injury was the bedroom wall and a TV set.

There were helicopters and K-9 units all over the place last night, but the perp got away.
Scary story. Were you home at the time? Did you know what was happening?
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 07:40:01 AM
Great Dustin Hoffman story, Elmore. I would add the TV version of "Death of a Salesman" to my list of faves. I was only thinking of movies earlier.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Doug R on March 08, 2012, 07:47:31 AM
I think I've worked out the best time to visit my local coffee shop. That is to say, when the swarms of mothers and children aren't there. Before 10.00 and after 11.30 in the morning seem to be the best times.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: JMK on March 08, 2012, 07:49:58 AM
My Uncle Charlie also said that Dustin (or Dusty ;) ) was one of the nicest guys he ever helped out in NYC.  (Charlie had a longstanding policy of not hassling artists in any genre about rent if they weren't gigging).  IIRC, Dustin was working as a cab driver when he got his first big part.  Was it Panic in Needle Park?  I can't remember the details, I just remember Charlie telling me about it.  On the commentary on the straight version of THE PRODUCERS, Mel Brooks talks about Dustin coming down and throwing pebbles at a window on W. 11th to tell him he had been signed for THE GRADUATE and couldn't do THE PRODUCERS.  That was one of my Uncles' buildings and in fact the building that I used to stay in when I visited NYC.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Ben on March 08, 2012, 07:58:17 AM
Dear Amy also has only wonderful things to say about Mr. Hoffman. He narrated Jews and Baseball.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jrand73 on March 08, 2012, 08:02:39 AM
Scary story DR DRUXY!!!

DR ELMORE - Mr Hoffman, I am sure, is a very nice person.  I am commenting merely on his movies.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: JMK on March 08, 2012, 08:03:35 AM
This (http://streeteasy.com/nyc/building/31-west-11-street-new_york) is the building on W. 11th, which was sold after Pat's death.  They actually owned almost all of that side of W. 11th at one point.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: elmore3003 on March 08, 2012, 08:14:09 AM
Scary story DR DRUXY!!!

DR ELMORE - Mr Hoffman, I am sure, is a very nice person.  I am commenting merely on his movies.

DR JRand61, i don't think Laurence Olivier was fond of him, so I'm not throwing any rocks, just telling what a mensch he can be. After the work for him on Merchant of Venice, he sent me a fantastic gift of engraved stationery.

And that leads to the day at Drama Book Shop when a customer on the phone ordered 30 copies of the play The Merchant of Venus. I wonder if DR MBrarnum ever worked as a school seretary?
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Druxy on March 08, 2012, 08:18:53 AM
We had some real excitement here last night.

Somebody broke into my next door neighbor's house. 

The family came home after being out for about a half hour, and found the back door open. 

The husband had his wife and son wait outside while he got his gun and searched the house. 

He found the perp hiding in the bedroom closet.  The guy deflected the gun, as the husband took a shot at him.

The perp ran out the back door and jumped the fence.

The only injury was the bedroom wall and a TV set.

There were helicopters and K-9 units all over the place last night, but the perp got away.
Scary story. Were you home at the time? Did you know what was happening?

I was home, but I was watching a very loud movie in my media room.  I wasn't aware of what was happening until I came out and saw the flashing lights outside through the window.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Druxy on March 08, 2012, 08:26:32 AM
I have a soft spot for HARRY KELLERMAN (as awful as it undeniably is) only because of the "family" connection of Hoffman and Harris, both of whom were longtime tenants of my late Uncles.  I have recounted talking to "Dusty" one evening when I hadn't the faintest clew who was on the phone, and many years later after my second Uncle died, finding the locked safe full of signed photos of Ms. Harris, which was truly one of the oddest "discoveries" ever.

I haven't  seen HARRY KELLERMAN since it first came out, but I do remember liking it...sort of.

Perhaps, if I saw it again today, I would feel differently.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Druxy on March 08, 2012, 08:27:54 AM
Scary story DR DRUXY!!!

DR ELMORE - Mr Hoffman, I am sure, is a very nice person.  I am commenting merely on his movies.

DR JRand61, i don't think Laurence Olivier was fond of him, so I'm not throwing any rocks, just telling what a mensch he can be. After the work for him on Merchant of Venice, he sent me a fantastic gift of engraved stationery.

And that leads to the day at Drama Book Shop when a customer on the phone ordered 30 copies of the play The Merchant of Venus. I wonder if DR MBrarnum ever worked as a school seretary?

The Hoffman/Laurence Olivier story is classic.

 :D
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 08:33:10 AM
Scary story DR DRUXY!!!

DR ELMORE - Mr Hoffman, I am sure, is a very nice person.  I am commenting merely on his movies.

DR JRand61, i don't think Laurence Olivier was fond of him, so I'm not throwing any rocks, just telling what a mensch he can be. After the work for him on Merchant of Venice, he sent me a fantastic gift of engraved stationery.

And that leads to the day at Drama Book Shop when a customer on the phone ordered 30 copies of the play The Merchant of Venus. I wonder if DR MBrarnum ever worked as a school seretary?

The Hoffman/Laurence Olivier story is classic.

 :D

And very much an echo of "My Week with Marilyn." Olivier really couldn't stand method acting.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 08:42:56 AM
We had some real excitement here last night.

Somebody broke into my next door neighbor's house. 

The family came home after being out for about a half hour, and found the back door open. 

The husband had his wife and son wait outside while he got his gun and searched the house. 

He found the perp hiding in the bedroom closet.  The guy deflected the gun, as the husband took a shot at him.

The perp ran out the back door and jumped the fence.

The only injury was the bedroom wall and a TV set.

There were helicopters and K-9 units all over the place last night, but the perp got away.
Scary story. Were you home at the time? Did you know what was happening?

I was home, but I was watching a very loud movie in my media room.  I wasn't aware of what was happening until I came out and saw the flashing lights outside through the window.
Sad to say, but that kinda noise and the flashing lights outside could almost be business as usual on my street.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: MBarnum on March 08, 2012, 08:50:25 AM
TOD:

I feel the same as DR JRand. Have just never enjoyed any of the Dustin Hoffman movies that I've seen.

It is nice, however, to know that he is a nice person. Perhaps he will someday make a film I like.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Matthew on March 08, 2012, 09:43:16 AM
Lovely Dustin Hoffman story, DR Elmore - thanks for sharing it!

Sorry about your trip to Baltimore...

I agree... fantastic story :)
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Matthew on March 08, 2012, 09:49:16 AM
First rehearsal for Annie last night.  Very strong orphan ensemble and a really strong adult ensemble.  I'm finding I don't like the "new" score (30th anniversary) as it deleted some fun things and added some stupid and uneeded things.  So, as usual, we're making it our own as the director and I are quite fond of the original material.  I wish I could get the original orchestrations, though.  That said, I wish I could afford the musicians for the original orchestration.  I am reducing it down to 10 players as it is. 
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 08, 2012, 09:50:31 AM
All day long yesterday I was feeling blah.  Once I got home I began to develop a sore throat and later a fever and over night a dry cough.  So I stayed home this morning.  I didn't want to risk getting worse by going out in the solar storm.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 08, 2012, 09:52:31 AM
DR Matthew, I know that they dropped "We Like To Thank You, Herbert Hoover".  What else is gone?
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jrand73 on March 08, 2012, 09:59:10 AM
The Merchant of Venus.

I think this title has possibilities.

Along with Romero and Juliet, and of course......The Naming of the Shrew and A Midsummer Night's Scream.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jrand73 on March 08, 2012, 09:59:53 AM
DR Matthew, I know that they dropped "We Like To Thank You, Herbert Hoover".  What else is gone?

Oh no!!!  That's one of my favorite songs from the show!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 08, 2012, 09:59:59 AM
TOD:

I like:
THE GRADUATE
LITTLE BIG MAN
MIDNIGHT COWBOY
KRAMER VS KRAMER
TOOTSIE

I don't like:
STRAW DOGS
JOHN AND MARY
HOOK
MR MAGORIUM'S EMPORIUM
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 08, 2012, 10:05:40 AM
The Merchant of Venus.

I think this title has possibilities.

Along with Romero and Juliet, and of course......The Naming of the Shrew and A Midsummer Night's Scream.

How about
Much Hair-do About Nothing
All Swell That End Swell
Hamlet Vs MacBeth
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Matthew on March 08, 2012, 10:07:08 AM
DR Matthew, I know that they dropped "We Like To Thank You, Herbert Hoover".  What else is gone?

Hooverville is still in the score.  It's true that many people cut it, which is a shame.  Little music things, lines in the script etc, they are subtle, but a good Annie fan would know
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 10:12:54 AM
First rehearsal for Annie last night.  Very strong orphan ensemble and a really strong adult ensemble.  I'm finding I don't like the "new" score (30th anniversary) as it deleted some fun things and added some stupid and uneeded things.  So, as usual, we're making it our own as the director and I are quite fond of the original material.  I wish I could get the original orchestrations, though.  That said, I wish I could afford the musicians for the original orchestration.  I am reducing it down to 10 players as it is. 
Thank you. I agree with you completely. Hated the new songs for the movie and all the added songs through the years. It's like all the tinkering that folks did with "Little Me" through the years. They never improved upon the original.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 08, 2012, 10:14:11 AM
ANNIE was a perfectly wonderful show during the first three or four years of its run.  It was equal part cynical and sweet and entertained kids as well as adults.  But it was initially aimed at adults.  At some point someone decided that the true audience for the show was little girls and that's how it's been tailored ever since. I applaude DR Matthew's efforts to return it to its roots.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 10:14:48 AM
There are new songs at the end, right? Or is "New deal for Christmas" still there? I thought that one got dropped. Or maybe it was just the production I saw.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Matthew on March 08, 2012, 10:23:49 AM
ANNIE was a perfectly wonderful show during the first three or four years of its run.  It was equal part cynical and sweet and entertained kids as well as adults.  But it was initially aimed at adults.  At some point someone decided that the true audience for the show was little girls and that's how it's been tailored ever since. I applaude DR Matthew's efforts to return it to its roots.

Trying to recruit for this show has been difficult because of exactly what DR Dan (the Man) has said.  Ignorant people think that Annie is about the orphans and what would an adult have to do in the ensemble?  Well, truth is, ignorant people, (none of which exist here at HHW) that the orphans have 3 - count them - 3 scenes in the show.  (and bits here and there) But to be in the adult ensemble, you are on stage a whole lot more than the orphans are.  Still couldn't convince people of that.  Oh well.

Last night, when rehearsing the finale with everyone (which is "Tomorrow"), I asked if anyone in the cast really disliked this song.  The room was silent and they looked at me like I had three heads.  None of them raised their hands.  Of course I was happy.  Back to the ignorant people - not only do they think this show is about little girls, but the next thing that comes to mind is that "horrible" song "Tomorrow".  When you don't know the show, you don't understand the meaning of the song and the context in the show.  It's what makes the show so special and full of optimism and hope.  Many of those ignorant people out there could stand to sit through a good performance of Annie.

And that's all I have....
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Matthew on March 08, 2012, 10:25:45 AM
There are new songs at the end, right? Or is "New deal for Christmas" still there? I thought that one got dropped. Or maybe it was just the production I saw.

In the score, there is actually a new song for Warbucks.  Which is not very good IMHO.  We aren't using it.  "New Deal of Christmas" is still in the score and is still the final song. The  "Tomorrow" reprise is for after the bows, making it sorta the "Finale" etc...
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: bk on March 08, 2012, 10:26:37 AM
I'm up and getting ready to go to Teddy for a haircut on my heady.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Ginny on March 08, 2012, 10:28:05 AM
I'm off for a haircut, too, BK!  Also to the grocery store, because it's materialized in the past hour that Rob and Mary Linda will be here for dinner  ;D

Bye for now!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Ben on March 08, 2012, 10:37:53 AM
It's haircut week. I will be getting a haircut on Saturday morning at 8am.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: JMK on March 08, 2012, 10:51:28 AM
Back from the dentist, and the news is not good.  I guess I should really go more often than once a decade.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: JMK on March 08, 2012, 10:51:57 AM
I was spoiled by never having had a cavity well into my adult years.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jrand73 on March 08, 2012, 11:09:37 AM
I like DR DtM's All's Swell That Ends Swell!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: elmore3003 on March 08, 2012, 11:19:16 AM
Good news so far about an office rental! Except the broker sent me the wrong office number.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: George on March 08, 2012, 11:25:12 AM
My adopted son Joshie sould use some vibes today. He's daling with a cheap producer and a deadline, two battles he needs to win.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Victory Vibes for my aon Joshie! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~Additional Vibes for Elmore's Adopted Son, Joshie!!~~~
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Ben on March 08, 2012, 11:26:32 AM
Good news so far about an office rental! Except the broker sent me the wrong office number.

Will you be in the same neighborhood as you are now so it will be easy to visit you?
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 08, 2012, 11:27:04 AM
I need a haircut.  If I feel better this weekend, I shall head to my favorite tonsorial parlor.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: George on March 08, 2012, 11:27:19 AM
We had some real excitement here last night.

Somebody broke into my next door neighbor's house. 

The family came home after being out for about a half hour, and found the back door open. 

The husband had his wife and son wait outside while he got his gun and searched the house. 

He found the perp hiding in the bedroom closet.  The guy deflected the gun, as the husband took a shot at him.

The perp ran out the back door and jumped the fence.

The only injury was the bedroom wall and a TV set.

There were helicopters and K-9 units all over the place last night, but the perp got away.

YIKES!! :o
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 08, 2012, 11:28:10 AM
My adopted son Joshie sould use some vibes today. He's daling with a cheap producer and a deadline, two battles he needs to win.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Victory Vibes for my aon Joshie! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~Additional Vibes for Elmore's Adopted Son, Joshie!!~~~

Ditto! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Ben on March 08, 2012, 11:37:56 AM
I need a haircut.  If I feel better this weekend, I shall head to my favorite tonsorial parlor.

Don't eat any meat pies you may be offered as refreshment!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: elmore3003 on March 08, 2012, 11:39:02 AM
Good news so far about an office rental! Except the broker sent me the wrong office number.

Will you be in the same neighborhood as you are now so it will be easy to visit you?

Yes. Hopefully, same buidling.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Doug R on March 08, 2012, 11:46:10 AM
Back from the dentist, and the news is not good.  I guess I should really go more often than once a decade.

Don't remind me. I keep putting off my check up which is well overdue.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 12:12:14 PM
I need a haircut.  If I feel better this weekend, I shall head to my favorite tonsorial parlor.
The one with the lavabo?
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 12:12:57 PM
I need a haircut.  If I feel better this weekend, I shall head to my favorite tonsorial parlor.

Don't eat any meat pies you may be offered as refreshment!
Hadn't seen this yet. Great minds, or at least minds like mine ...
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Matthew on March 08, 2012, 12:20:02 PM
Do we give dog vibes here?   Anyway, today was the first time since all of the DD's have been neutered that they have been co-existing without the aid of an enclosure for an hour now.  No fights, lots of ignoring, one even peed on the other (by accident) and the other didn't lose it.  I'm very excited by this.  I just hope it continues.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Matthew on March 08, 2012, 12:28:13 PM
Back from the dentist, and the news is not good.  I guess I should really go more often than once a decade.

Yeah, I didn't go for over a decade - which equaled, 2 crowns, 1 root canal and 5 fillings.  Hope you fared better, JMK
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jrand73 on March 08, 2012, 12:41:33 PM
DR JMK what did you do with all those Barbara Harris photos?  Did you check the other safe for old fan mail?
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: DERBRUCER on March 08, 2012, 12:42:16 PM
Back to the ignorant people - not only do they think this show is about little girls, but the next thing that comes to mind is that "horrible" song "Tomorrow".  When you don't know the show, you don't understand the meaning of the song and the context in the show.  It's what makes the show so special and full of optimism and hope.  Many of those ignorant people out there could stand to sit through a good performance of Annie.

Idina Menzel thoight enough of the song to highlight it in her concert that was broadcast last night on PBS.

der Brucer
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Matthew on March 08, 2012, 12:46:21 PM
Back to the ignorant people - not only do they think this show is about little girls, but the next thing that comes to mind is that "horrible" song "Tomorrow".  When you don't know the show, you don't understand the meaning of the song and the context in the show.  It's what makes the show so special and full of optimism and hope.  Many of those ignorant people out there could stand to sit through a good performance of Annie.

Idina Menzel thoight enough of the song to highlight it in her concert that was broadcast last night on PBS.

der Brucer

Good for her.  Even though I'm not a fan of Idina - she's just ok
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2012, 12:53:07 PM
DR Druxy, that is a crazy story. Did your neighbor actually mean to try to shoot the guy.  The whole thing is crazy to me since nobody here has guns. But then to shoot the guy. Did he take anything.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2012, 12:55:18 PM
I wish that ANNIE would play here. My 6 year old niece is absolutely obsessed with it. She listened to the cd every night for like 2 years!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Laura on March 08, 2012, 01:02:59 PM
ANNIE is a great introduction to the theater for children. As is PETER PAN. Both of which I have taken The Goldstein Sisters to see.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: George on March 08, 2012, 01:09:42 PM
Lovely Dustin Hoffman story, DR Elmore - thanks for sharing it!

Sorry about your trip to Baltimore...

Ditto! and ditto.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: George on March 08, 2012, 01:10:01 PM
ANNIE was a perfectly wonderful show during the first three or four years of its run.  It was equal part cynical and sweet and entertained kids as well as adults.  But it was initially aimed at adults.  At some point someone decided that the true audience for the show was little girls and that's how it's been tailored ever since. I applaude DR Matthew's efforts to return it to its roots.

When I was in the show in the mid-1990s, we had a wonderful adult chorus (ensemble).  I don't recall our show being all about the kids...I think we did realize that adults could appreciate it, as well.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: George on March 08, 2012, 01:10:27 PM
And since we're so close...
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: George on March 08, 2012, 01:11:40 PM
PAGE FOUR ANNIE DANCE!!

(http://theanniewebsite.com/intro-dec08.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Druxy on March 08, 2012, 01:11:55 PM
DR Druxy, that is a crazy story. Did your neighbor actually mean to try to shoot the guy.  The whole thing is crazy to me since nobody here has guns. But then to shoot the guy. Did he take anything.

As far as I know, nothing was taken.

And, yes, I believe my neighbor tried to shoot the guy.

In Texas, people have guns.

If somebody breaks into your house, you have the right to protect yourself, don't you?

The police can't be everywhere.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: JMK on March 08, 2012, 01:24:40 PM
JR, there was so much crap (technical term) going on after my second Uncle died with regard to the shysters attempting to usurp his Estate that the Harris pics were of little consequence.  I did write to Barbara about them, telling her how odd it was.  She never responded LOL.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: DERBRUCER on March 08, 2012, 01:47:58 PM
DR Druxy, that is a crazy story. Did your neighbor actually mean to try to shoot the guy.  The whole thing is crazy to me since nobody here has guns. But then to shoot the guy. Did he take anything.

In Texas, like most US localities, once an intruder crosses the sill, he is fair game; there is a presumption that you are in fear for your life.

And, some would counsel, if you shoot an SOB running away, drag him back inside before the cops arrive

der Brucer
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Druxy on March 08, 2012, 01:56:33 PM
DR Druxy, that is a crazy story. Did your neighbor actually mean to try to shoot the guy.  The whole thing is crazy to me since nobody here has guns. But then to shoot the guy. Did he take anything.

In Texas, like most US localities, once an intruder crosses the sill, he is fair game; there is a presumption that you are in fear for your life.

And, some would counsel, if you shoot an SOB running away, drag him back inside before the cops arrive

der Brucer

 ;)

Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: George on March 08, 2012, 02:18:38 PM
Do we give dog vibes here?   Anyway, today was the first time since all of the DD's have been neutered that they have been co-existing without the aid of an enclosure for an hour now.  No fights, lots of ignoring, one even peed on the other (by accident) and the other didn't lose it.  I'm very excited by this.  I just hope it continues.

~~~Continued Doggy Friendliness Vibes for DR Matthew!!~~~
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: George on March 08, 2012, 02:20:37 PM
TCB (and anyone else interested), did you read/hear about this:  APNewsBreak: Full Titanic site mapped for 1st time (http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20120308/US.Titanic.Map/).

Sounds very interesting. :)
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 02:36:11 PM
Lovely Dustin Hoffman story, DR Elmore - thanks for sharing it!

DITTO!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 02:37:23 PM
Dear Amy also has only wonderful things to say about Mr. Hoffman. He narrated Jews and Baseball.

I was waiting to see if anyone mentioned this. :)
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: DERBRUCER on March 08, 2012, 02:37:26 PM
For JohnG:

Next time you need a pick-me-up, instead of an apple slice, try one of these:

THE BUTCH BAKERY

 (http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/03/07/real-men-eat-cupcakes/)

(http://a57.foxnews.com/img.foxnews.com/static/managed/img/fn2/travel/660/371/cupcake_butch_bakery.jpg)

Quote
...
 Bake it, says David Arrick, and they will come. We're talking cupcakes --cupcakes that screamed masculinity.  None of the frilly pink stuff.
 
Beer Run is a chocolate-stout cupcake with vanilla stout buttercream topped with chocolate-covered pretzels. The Driller's maple cake, frosted with milk chocolate ganache, is topped with fresh bacon bits that have been roasted with light brown sugar and ground black pepper. Defense Defense is red velvet slathered with Jack Daniel’s cream cheese frosting and a Rum Runner is a rum-raisin cupcake with rum cream cheese frosting.

Arrick, with his game-changing The Butch Bakery Cookbook (Wiley), is the men’s cupcake market maker.
...


der Brucer

Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: bk on March 08, 2012, 02:37:36 PM
Back from Teddy who did his customary wonderful job.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 02:40:10 PM
DR Dan (the Man) VIBES YOU SOON FEEL BETTER!!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 02:44:10 PM
ANNIE was a perfectly wonderful show during the first three or four years of its run.  It was equal part cynical and sweet and entertained kids as well as adults.  But it was initially aimed at adults.  At some point someone decided that the true audience for the show was little girls and that's how it's been tailored ever since. I applaude DR Matthew's efforts to return it to its roots.

Trying to recruit for this show has been difficult because of exactly what DR Dan (the Man) has said.  Ignorant people think that Annie is about the orphans and what would an adult have to do in the ensemble?  Well, truth is, ignorant people, (none of which exist here at HHW) that the orphans have 3 - count them - 3 scenes in the show.  (and bits here and there) But to be in the adult ensemble, you are on stage a whole lot more than the orphans are.  Still couldn't convince people of that.  Oh well.

Last night, when rehearsing the finale with everyone (which is "Tomorrow"), I asked if anyone in the cast really disliked this song.  The room was silent and they looked at me like I had three heads.  None of them raised their hands.  Of course I was happy.  Back to the ignorant people - not only do they think this show is about little girls, but the next thing that comes to mind is that "horrible" song "Tomorrow".  When you don't know the show, you don't understand the meaning of the song and the context in the show.  It's what makes the show so special and full of optimism and hope.  Many of those ignorant people out there could stand to sit through a good performance of Annie.

And that's all I have....

When I saw ANNIE in NY in 1978 was it a good show?
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 02:45:06 PM
It's haircut week. I will be getting a haircut on Saturday morning at 8am.

It seems so.  I'm skipping my swim tomorrow to get my hair cut.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 02:45:59 PM
I was spoiled by never having had a cavity well into my adult years.

Sorry about your visit to the dentist.  I expect you will go more often now.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: DERBRUCER on March 08, 2012, 02:46:00 PM
When I saw ANNIE in NY in 1978 was it a good show?

And you were younger than the lead!

der Brucer
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 02:46:43 PM
When I saw ANNIE in NY in 1978 was it a good show?

And you were younger than the lead!

der Brucer

LOL.  I was pregnant with my second kid.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 02:47:51 PM
For JohnG:

Next time you need a pick-me-up, instead of an apple slice, try one of these:

THE BUTCH BAKERY

 (http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/03/07/real-men-eat-cupcakes/)

(http://a57.foxnews.com/img.foxnews.com/static/managed/img/fn2/travel/660/371/cupcake_butch_bakery.jpg)

Quote
...
 Bake it, says David Arrick, and they will come. We're talking cupcakes --cupcakes that screamed masculinity.  None of the frilly pink stuff.
 
Beer Run is a chocolate-stout cupcake with vanilla stout buttercream topped with chocolate-covered pretzels. The Driller's maple cake, frosted with milk chocolate ganache, is topped with fresh bacon bits that have been roasted with light brown sugar and ground black pepper. Defense Defense is red velvet slathered with Jack Daniel’s cream cheese frosting and a Rum Runner is a rum-raisin cupcake with rum cream cheese frosting.

Arrick, with his game-changing The Butch Bakery Cookbook (Wiley), is the men’s cupcake market maker.
...


der Brucer


Hey, I'd eat those. I hate to say it, though, but bacon is getting a little too overdone. Well, bacon as a sweet garnish with foods it doesn't really belong with.  
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 02:49:34 PM
Vibes for DR Elmore's Adopted Son, Joshie!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 02:49:56 PM
Hi all!

Not much to say because I'm off to work except to tell Vixmom that I think I read someplace that the pink slime is IN McD's hamburgers as well.  Yuck.

Have a good day all!


I believe that McDonald's has very publicly removed pink slime from their burgers.  I would just like to know how you can tell if the ground beef at your grocery store contains it?
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 02:50:44 PM
ANNIE was a perfectly wonderful show during the first three or four years of its run.  It was equal part cynical and sweet and entertained kids as well as adults.  But it was initially aimed at adults.  At some point someone decided that the true audience for the show was little girls and that's how it's been tailored ever since. I applaude DR Matthew's efforts to return it to its roots.

Trying to recruit for this show has been difficult because of exactly what DR Dan (the Man) has said.  Ignorant people think that Annie is about the orphans and what would an adult have to do in the ensemble?  Well, truth is, ignorant people, (none of which exist here at HHW) that the orphans have 3 - count them - 3 scenes in the show.  (and bits here and there) But to be in the adult ensemble, you are on stage a whole lot more than the orphans are.  Still couldn't convince people of that.  Oh well.

Last night, when rehearsing the finale with everyone (which is "Tomorrow"), I asked if anyone in the cast really disliked this song.  The room was silent and they looked at me like I had three heads.  None of them raised their hands.  Of course I was happy.  Back to the ignorant people - not only do they think this show is about little girls, but the next thing that comes to mind is that "horrible" song "Tomorrow".  When you don't know the show, you don't understand the meaning of the song and the context in the show.  It's what makes the show so special and full of optimism and hope.  Many of those ignorant people out there could stand to sit through a good performance of Annie.

And that's all I have....

When I saw ANNIE in NY in 1978 was it a good show?
I think so. Dorothy Loudon, Andrea McArdle and Reid Shelton were great. So was the flow of the show. And America needed to hear that message back then. Still does.

I remember Shelton did an episode of "St. Elsewhere" and they played "Tomorrow" or another tune from "Annie" in the background prompting some sort of gruff, Warbucks-like comment from him.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 02:51:32 PM
Hi all!

Not much to say because I'm off to work except to tell Vixmom that I think I read someplace that the pink slime is IN McD's hamburgers as well.  Yuck.

Have a good day all!


I believe that McDonald's has very publicly removed pink slime from their burgers.  I would just like to know how you can tell if the ground beef at your grocery store contains it?

If you believe the following, chances are good that it does:

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/03/08/whistleblowers-70-percent-of-u-s-ground-beef-contains-pink-slime/
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 02:56:05 PM
ANNIE was a perfectly wonderful show during the first three or four years of its run.  It was equal part cynical and sweet and entertained kids as well as adults.  But it was initially aimed at adults.  At some point someone decided that the true audience for the show was little girls and that's how it's been tailored ever since. I applaude DR Matthew's efforts to return it to its roots.

Trying to recruit for this show has been difficult because of exactly what DR Dan (the Man) has said.  Ignorant people think that Annie is about the orphans and what would an adult have to do in the ensemble?  Well, truth is, ignorant people, (none of which exist here at HHW) that the orphans have 3 - count them - 3 scenes in the show.  (and bits here and there) But to be in the adult ensemble, you are on stage a whole lot more than the orphans are.  Still couldn't convince people of that.  Oh well.

Last night, when rehearsing the finale with everyone (which is "Tomorrow"), I asked if anyone in the cast really disliked this song.  The room was silent and they looked at me like I had three heads.  None of them raised their hands.  Of course I was happy.  Back to the ignorant people - not only do they think this show is about little girls, but the next thing that comes to mind is that "horrible" song "Tomorrow".  When you don't know the show, you don't understand the meaning of the song and the context in the show.  It's what makes the show so special and full of optimism and hope.  Many of those ignorant people out there could stand to sit through a good performance of Annie.

And that's all I have....

When I saw ANNIE in NY in 1978 was it a good show?
I think so. Dorothy Loudon, Andrea McArdle and Reid Shelton were great. So was the flow of the show. And America needed to hear that message back then. Still does.

I remember Shelton did an episode of "St. Elsewhere" and they played "Tomorrow" or another tune from "Annie" in the background prompting some sort of gruff, Warbucks-like comment from him.

Thinking about it, must have been in the spring of 1979 though I expect that wouldn't change your response.  My parent's visited us in New Jersey & got tickets to ANNIE.  I found it entertaining enough during the show but I found it very sad.  My mother felt the same way. 
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 03:00:15 PM
My adopted son Joshie sould use some vibes today. He's daling with a cheap producer and a deadline, two battles he needs to win.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Victory Vibes for my aon Joshie! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Positive vibes to DES (or aon) Joshie!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 03:04:18 PM
In December 1983, I was unemployed and a friend who manged the long-gone Minskoff rehearsal studios asked me to manage the place for two weeks while she went home for Christmas. At the time I was orchestrating John McGlinn's first recording "Songs of New York" for Book-of-the-Month Club. So, every day, I opened the rehearsal studios, sat at my friend's desk, made bookings and cancellations and wrote music. Hoffman and the company of DEATH OF A SALESMAN were rehearsing there, and every morning Dustin would show up with Arthur Miller, the actress who played the secretary, and spend the day in the largest rehearsal space. Dustin supported himself through acting classes by playing piano for dance classes, and while he's very shy, he never spoke to me the first week I was there but he did ntice there was music paper all over my desk. Beginning the second week, every night when he left, he would walk by my desk and say "Good night, Mr Schubert" or "Good night, Mr Lizst," and i would yell after him, "Call me Franz" or "Call me Richard" if I were Mr Wagner that day.

The last day I was there, it was the birthday of the actress who played the secretary, and around 3 in the afternoon, Dustin sent a slice of birthday cake and a glass of champagne to my desk. He remains one of  my favorite celebrities. John Malkovitch was in that production. I feel the complete opposite about him.

John Malkovitch is a complete nut-job.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 03:05:27 PM
We had some real excitement here last night.

Somebody broke into my next door neighbor's house. 

The family came home after being out for about a half hour, and found the back door open. 

The husband had his wife and son wait outside while he got his gun and searched the house. 

He found the perp hiding in the bedroom closet.  The guy deflected the gun, as the husband took a shot at him.

The perp ran out the back door and jumped the fence.

The only injury was the bedroom wall and a TV set.

There were helicopters and K-9 units all over the place last night, but the perp got away.

I am relieved that the stray bullet didn't find its way into your house.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 03:10:50 PM
Scary story DR DRUXY!!!

DR ELMORE - Mr Hoffman, I am sure, is a very nice person.  I am commenting merely on his movies.

DR JRand61, i don't think Laurence Olivier was fond of him, so I'm not throwing any rocks, just telling what a mensch he can be. After the work for him on Merchant of Venice, he sent me a fantastic gift of engraved stationery.

And that leads to the day at Drama Book Shop when a customer on the phone ordered 30 copies of the play The Merchant of Venus. I wonder if DR MBrarnum ever worked as a school seretary?

And I have always enjoyed that Ava Gardner film ONE TOUCH OF VENICE.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 03:12:39 PM
Scary story DR DRUXY!!!

DR ELMORE - Mr Hoffman, I am sure, is a very nice person.  I am commenting merely on his movies.

DR JRand61, i don't think Laurence Olivier was fond of him, so I'm not throwing any rocks, just telling what a mensch he can be. After the work for him on Merchant of Venice, he sent me a fantastic gift of engraved stationery.

And that leads to the day at Drama Book Shop when a customer on the phone ordered 30 copies of the play The Merchant of Venus. I wonder if DR MBrarnum ever worked as a school seretary?

The Hoffman/Laurence Olivier story is classic.

 :D

And very much an echo of "My Week with Marilyn." Olivier really couldn't stand method acting.


Nor can I.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 03:14:00 PM
TOD:

I feel the same as DR JRand. Have just never enjoyed any of the Dustin Hoffman movies that I've seen.

It is nice, however, to know that he is a nice person. Perhaps he will someday make a film I like.


Not unless he moves to India.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 03:18:09 PM
ANNIE was a perfectly wonderful show during the first three or four years of its run.  It was equal part cynical and sweet and entertained kids as well as adults.  But it was initially aimed at adults.  At some point someone decided that the true audience for the show was little girls and that's how it's been tailored ever since. I applaude DR Matthew's efforts to return it to its roots.


Every single person connected to the film version of ANNIE should have been sued, or horse-whipped.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 03:24:32 PM
Page Five!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 03:25:10 PM
I need a haircut.  If I feel better this weekend, I shall head to my favorite tonsorial parlor.


Don't go in if there is a meat pie store below it.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 03:28:06 PM
Do we give dog vibes here?   Anyway, today was the first time since all of the DD's have been neutered that they have been co-existing without the aid of an enclosure for an hour now.  No fights, lots of ignoring, one even peed on the other (by accident) and the other didn't lose it.  I'm very excited by this.  I just hope it continues.


Wagging dog vibes for DR Matthew!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 03:44:22 PM
Do we give dog vibes here?   Anyway, today was the first time since all of the DD's have been neutered that they have been co-existing without the aid of an enclosure for an hour now.  No fights, lots of ignoring, one even peed on the other (by accident) and the other didn't lose it.  I'm very excited by this.  I just hope it continues.

I'm sorry, I somehow missed this post.  We definitely give dog vibes here!!

CONTINUED GETTING ALONG VIBES FOR YOUR POOCHES!!!!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 03:46:28 PM
DR Vixmom, DR DerBrucer said they cut out a basal cell carcinoma, not melanoma.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: KevinH on March 08, 2012, 03:49:36 PM
It's haircut week. I will be getting a haircut on Saturday morning at 8am.





I got one last Friday.  They love to see me--it takes about 5 minutes tops.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 03:50:37 PM
TCB (and anyone else interested), did you read/hear about this:  APNewsBreak: Full Titanic site mapped for 1st time (http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20120308/US.Titanic.Map/).

Sounds very interesting. :)

Thank you for the article, George.  i had heard about the mapping, but it was a very interesting story.  I hope the nursing home has cable.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 03:55:11 PM
TCB (and anyone else interested), did you read/hear about this:  APNewsBreak: Full Titanic site mapped for 1st time (http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20120308/US.Titanic.Map/).

Sounds very interesting. :)

Thank you for the article, George.  i had heard about the mapping, but it was a very interesting story.  I hope the nursing home has cable.

I would be surprised if they don't.  The question is will all patients have it.  Have you decided which one you are going to?
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 03:59:29 PM
TCB (and anyone else interested), did you read/hear about this:  APNewsBreak: Full Titanic site mapped for 1st time (http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20120308/US.Titanic.Map/).

Sounds very interesting. :)

Thank you for the article, George.  i had heard about the mapping, but it was a very interesting story.  I hope the nursing home has cable.

I would be surprised if they don't.  The question is will all patients have it.  Have you decided which one you are going to?

No, I still need to find out which ones are covered by my insurance.  The surgeon's office was hunting for one under the assumption that I was on Medicare.  So, we are back to hunting again.  I would like very much to remain in the rehap center of St. Joseph's Hospital.  I don't know if that will be possible.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: KevinH on March 08, 2012, 03:59:54 PM
I need a haircut.  If I feel better this weekend, I shall head to my favorite tonsorial parlor.


Don't go in if there is a meat pie store below it.






 :D
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Laura on March 08, 2012, 04:02:27 PM

Every single person connected to the film version of ANNIE should have been sued, or horse-whipped.

I dunno. I liked Carol Burnett.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: KevinH on March 08, 2012, 04:04:49 PM
Hoping to see some HHWers this weekend in NYC!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 04:05:08 PM

Every single person connected to the film version of ANNIE should have been sued, or horse-whipped.

I dunno. I liked Carol Burnett.


I didn't.  I normally love Carol Burnett, but I disliked her Miss Hannigan.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 04:06:07 PM
Hoping to see some HHWers this weekend in NYC!

Not if they see you first!   ;D
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2012, 04:07:13 PM
DR Druxy, that is a crazy story. Did your neighbor actually mean to try to shoot the guy.  The whole thing is crazy to me since nobody here has guns. But then to shoot the guy. Did he take anything.

As far as I know, nothing was taken.

And, yes, I believe my neighbor tried to shoot the guy.

In Texas, people have guns.

If somebody breaks into your house, you have the right to protect yourself, don't you?

The police can't be everywhere.
Having a gun is just not something I can relate to. I think if the burglar had a gun then yes I could see your neighbor maybe shooting. But otherwise if the guy was unarmed and was not going to physically harm your neighbor ... well I could see your neighbor aiming at the guy but not actually shooting it. I am curious how the guy got away if he had a gun pointed at him?
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: KevinH on March 08, 2012, 04:09:00 PM
Finished "Kritzerland," the book.  I really loved it.  Now it's time to get "Kritzer Time."  I have to ask BK about the first two books!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2012, 04:10:28 PM
Doggie vibes.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: KevinH on March 08, 2012, 04:10:43 PM
Hoping to see some HHWers this weekend in NYC!

Not if they see you first!   ;D





TCB--I think you're the funniest person on this site----no offense to anyone else!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2012, 04:11:50 PM
Vibes for Joshie.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 04:16:43 PM
TCB (and anyone else interested), did you read/hear about this:  APNewsBreak: Full Titanic site mapped for 1st time (http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20120308/US.Titanic.Map/).

Sounds very interesting. :)

Thank you for the article, George.  i had heard about the mapping, but it was a very interesting story.  I hope the nursing home has cable.

I would be surprised if they don't.  The question is will all patients have it.  Have you decided which one you are going to?

No, I still need to find out which ones are covered by my insurance.  The surgeon's office was hunting for one under the assumption that I was on Medicare.  So, we are back to hunting again.  I would like very much to remain in the rehap center of St. Joseph's Hospital.  I don't know if that will be possible.

I hope that works out for you.  Do you have any idea how long you have to stay?
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 04:16:59 PM
Hoping to see some HHWers this weekend in NYC!

Not if they see you first!   ;D





TCB--I think you're the funniest person on this site----no offense to anyone else!


Why, thank you, sir.  You just haven't gotten sick of me yet.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 04:17:03 PM
Hoping to see some HHWers this weekend in NYC!

Not if they see you first!   ;D





TCB--I think you're the funniest person on this site----no offense to anyone else!

:)
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 04:17:57 PM
TCB (and anyone else interested), did you read/hear about this:  APNewsBreak: Full Titanic site mapped for 1st time (http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20120308/US.Titanic.Map/).

Sounds very interesting. :)

Thank you for the article, George.  i had heard about the mapping, but it was a very interesting story.  I hope the nursing home has cable.

I would be surprised if they don't.  The question is will all patients have it.  Have you decided which one you are going to?

No, I still need to find out which ones are covered by my insurance.  The surgeon's office was hunting for one under the assumption that I was on Medicare.  So, we are back to hunting again.  I would like very much to remain in the rehap center of St. Joseph's Hospital.  I don't know if that will be possible.

I hope that works out for you.  Do you have any idea how long you have to stay?

Two to three weeks minimum.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 04:23:13 PM
T.O.D.

Favorites:

TOOTSIE
KRAMER VS KRAMER
THE GRADUATE

Not Crazy About:

LITTLE BIG MAN
LENNY
STRAW DOGS

Strongly dislike:

DEATH OF  A SALESMAN

*****************
I think that MIDNIGHT COWBOY was one of the most powerful and well-acted movies I have ever seen.  Having said that, I hope I never have to sit through it again.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 04:23:50 PM
Vibes the staff is good & not overworked!!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: bk on March 08, 2012, 04:23:54 PM
Been doing stuff - picked up a package, had a small Subway club to tide me over (only 320 calories), and will be leaving for rehearsal at around six. 
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 04:25:32 PM
How about Dustin Hoffman as Tootsie playing Miss Hannigan in ANNIE
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 04:26:21 PM
Not all nursing homes have a good rehab, so...........

VIBES YOU GET AN EXCELLENT REHAB CENTER!!!!!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: bk on March 08, 2012, 04:30:51 PM
So, I'm now available for dinner Saturday night - around eight-fifteen at Joe Allen.  elmore?  kevin?  vixmom?

We'll also do a Sunday brunch at three, which FJL will tell you about.  Also at Joe Allen, I think.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: FJL on March 08, 2012, 04:30:53 PM
THE BK'S IN NYC GATHERING WILL BE ON SUNDAY, MARCH 11 AT 3 P.M.

Could people please PM me by Saturday afternoon (please don't only put it on HHW) if you can come.

It'll be in the theater area, and we'll definitely go somewhere that can accommodate a wide range of budgets.

Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: FJL on March 08, 2012, 04:31:35 PM
Now that's timing.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: FJL on March 08, 2012, 04:32:29 PM
I'll post it again so that it's at the top of a page, not just at the bottom of a page :)


THE BK'S IN NYC GATHERING WILL BE ON SUNDAY, MARCH 11 AT 3 P.M.

Could people please PM me by Saturday afternoon (please don't only put it on HHW) if you can come.

It'll be in the theater area, and we'll definitely go somewhere that can accommodate a wide range of budgets.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 04:39:03 PM
DR Druxy, that is a crazy story. Did your neighbor actually mean to try to shoot the guy.  The whole thing is crazy to me since nobody here has guns. But then to shoot the guy. Did he take anything.

As far as I know, nothing was taken.

And, yes, I believe my neighbor tried to shoot the guy.

In Texas, people have guns.

If somebody breaks into your house, you have the right to protect yourself, don't you?

The police can't be everywhere.
Having a gun is just not something I can relate to. I think if the burglar had a gun then yes I could see your neighbor maybe shooting. But otherwise if the guy was unarmed and was not going to physically harm your neighbor ... well I could see your neighbor aiming at the guy but not actually shooting it. I am curious how the guy got away if he had a gun pointed at him?

Jennifer, I don't imagine you will be visiting the state of OKLAHOMA any time soon.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/08/oklahoma-house-open-carry-holster_n_1331430.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl3%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D141825

Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: George on March 08, 2012, 04:52:30 PM
Not all nursing homes have a good rehab, so...........

VIBES YOU GET AN EXCELLENT REHAB CENTER!!!!!

~~~DITTO!!~~~
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2012, 05:12:57 PM
Jennifer, I don't imagine you will be visiting the state of OKLAHOMA any time soon.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/08/oklahoma-house-open-carry-holster_n_1331430.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl3%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D141825

:)

It's hard to believe that Canada and the US could be so different.  But this wouldn't be in big cities would it?
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 05:15:49 PM
Jennifer, I don't imagine you will be visiting the state of OKLAHOMA any time soon.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/08/oklahoma-house-open-carry-holster_n_1331430.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl3%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D141825

:)

It's hard to believe that Canada and the US could be so different.  But this wouldn't be in big cities would it?


Oh yes.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2012, 05:18:39 PM
DR TCB I don't mean does the rule apply to big cities. I just meant would it be prevalent in big cities?
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2012, 05:20:25 PM
The weather here is crazy. Today was mid 50sF. Tomorrow is going to be a windchill making it like 20F. Then next Sun-Thurs is is supposed to warm up with Thursday being 60F. I wish it wouldn't go up and down! I think that's what makes me sick (when the temps go up and down).
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 05:33:10 PM
DR TCB I don't mean does the rule apply to big cities. I just meant would it be prevalent in big cities?


In Oklahoma, probably.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 05:38:36 PM
It was 60 degrees here today.  I was very warm in my winter clothes.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: TCB on March 08, 2012, 05:46:14 PM
It was 60 degrees here today.  I was very warm in my winter clothes.

It was 60 degrees here today, and Tuesday morning we had snow.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 05:47:36 PM
I know.  Two days ago we still had snow on the ground & it was cold.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jane on March 08, 2012, 06:29:31 PM
I'm trying to find out why some eBooks don't seem to be formatted properly.  Two books ago all I could do was make the small print darker.  This last book I read couldn't be adjusted at all.  There is a good amount of info out there about formatting, etc. which I unfortunately find boring.  I need the short explanation. :)

Bruce did you have any choice options regarding format when you transferred your books to eBooks?
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 06:38:02 PM
Do we give dog vibes here?   Anyway, today was the first time since all of the DD's have been neutered that they have been co-existing without the aid of an enclosure for an hour now.  No fights, lots of ignoring, one even peed on the other (by accident) and the other didn't lose it.  I'm very excited by this.  I just hope it continues.

I'm sorry, I somehow missed this post.  We definitely give dog vibes here!!

CONTINUED GETTING ALONG VIBES FOR YOUR POOCHES!!!!
Dog vibes for Matthew.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 06:38:55 PM
It was 60 degrees here today.  I was very warm in my winter clothes.

It was 60 degrees here today, and Tuesday morning we had snow.
It was 75 this morning when I went to work. Now its 55 and rapidly dropping.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: vixmom on March 08, 2012, 06:45:50 PM
I am not sure if I am going to be able to meet up this weekedn -  I have beentrying to free things up but I already was committed to several things at church
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Ginny on March 08, 2012, 06:46:23 PM
Tina worked her magic with my hair and then I went to the grocery.  Rob was in town having some exhaust work done on Mary Linda's car.  She joined us for dinner after work and we all enjoyed bacon-wrapped filet mignon, baked potatoes, and green beans.  After they headed home, Richard and I watched BIG BANG THEORY and now I'm in my Momcave watching the Phantom 25th anniversary.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: JMK on March 08, 2012, 07:02:51 PM
Scary story DR DRUXY!!!

DR ELMORE - Mr Hoffman, I am sure, is a very nice person.  I am commenting merely on his movies.

DR JRand61, i don't think Laurence Olivier was fond of him, so I'm not throwing any rocks, just telling what a mensch he can be. After the work for him on Merchant of Venice, he sent me a fantastic gift of engraved stationery.

And that leads to the day at Drama Book Shop when a customer on the phone ordered 30 copies of the play The Merchant of Venus. I wonder if DR MBrarnum ever worked as a school seretary?

And I have always enjoyed that Ava Gardner film ONE TOUCH OF VENICE.

This reminds me of the real life interchange I had with a sheet music store clerk back in the day:

Me:  Do you have 'A Simple Song' from Leonard Bernstein's "Mass"?
He:  It depends, what's it called?

Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2012, 07:22:19 PM
DR Jane where did you buy these ebooks? If it was at B&N then I would look at the comments. Maybe someone else noticed the problem?  If you got it from your library mabe ask someone there. I am curious because for the kindle every ebook looks similar to me in terms of print. But i do have the options to adjust things.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2012, 07:23:19 PM
I have not read a book in two days. I like reading in bed!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Jennifer on March 08, 2012, 07:24:26 PM
I am watching the first THE MENTALIST episode now.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: FJL on March 08, 2012, 07:28:19 PM
vixmom, just sent you a PM.  Did you get it?
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Ginny on March 08, 2012, 07:48:10 PM
On Sunday at 3pm, I'll probably be somewhere between Lima and Middletown, OH, but my heart will be in NY, NY - have fun, y'all!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: FJL on March 08, 2012, 07:52:25 PM
On Sunday at 3pm, I'll probably be somewhere between Lima and Middletown, OH, but my heart will be in NY, NY - have fun, y'all!


Thanks, Ginny!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: John G. on March 08, 2012, 08:41:29 PM
Watching "For Your Consideration" in time for Purim. Wish I had some hamantashen to go with the yucks.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Ginny on March 08, 2012, 08:42:36 PM
In today's mail we received our tickets for the May 22 performance of Roundabout's HARVEY starring Jim Parsons - I can't wait!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: elmore3003 on March 08, 2012, 08:45:13 PM
I am back from seeing Kurt Wwill's  STREET SCENE at NYU. Good orchestra, and a good, but not outstanding, cast. There may be an opera department there but it won't set the world on fire. Some say, maybe, but not now. There were a good young tenor and a pretty young soprano in the two juvenile leads, Sam and Rose, whom I'd cast on a recording in a second, but the leading lady had all the notes band no brightness or edge to her voice. Accurate but dull. A lotof the cast suffered from being twenty years too young for the roles, but the ensemble sang beautifully. The orchestra of around 34 players got through the score very well, and the "Moon Faced Starry Eyed" number was really wonderfully staged.

I've got laundry first thing tomorrow. I'll think about the weekend then.
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: DERBRUCER on March 08, 2012, 08:45:42 PM
Every single person connected to the film version of ANNIE should have been sued, or horse-whipped.

And what special honors have you saved for the 1999 Disney TV Musica -(which makes the Movie look like high art).

der Brucer
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: DERBRUCER on March 08, 2012, 08:47:08 PM
  I would just like to know how you can tell if the ground beef at your grocery store contains it?

You can't - that's one of the complaints.

der Brucer
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: Ginny on March 08, 2012, 08:47:51 PM
'night!
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: DERBRUCER on March 08, 2012, 09:02:49 PM
Two days ago we still had snow on the ground ...

We have yet to have real snow! (We've had a few episodes of light dusting - stuff that hangs around for 10-20 minutes.

der Brucer
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: DERBRUCER on March 08, 2012, 09:04:53 PM
Quiet please - Moose is growing!  (and Zef is watching)
Title: Re: ONE FRIED EGG
Post by: bk on March 08, 2012, 10:36:22 PM
Back from rehearsal and dinner.  They'd put in the new songs just to show me how they thought they'd fit.  One was a song from some new musical version of Peter Pan, which Melody had sung at some event with the songwriters.  She liked singing it so they thought it could just slip into the act.  About halfway through it she and her father, I think, realized that it wasn't working because it's a show and role specific song and it's replacing a number that is a lot more personal and which serves a function.  I was very even keeled about it, not even talking about the quality of the song (which I found a little long and too the same) but about the function of whatever song is in that spot.  Melody got it right away and we went back to what we have.  The Frank Loesser song Hamlet fit right in perfectly as a replacement song and that's great.  They couldn't figure out where to put in one other thing we'd talked about, but ironically I knew it could go right after Hamlet perfectly.  They agreed.  One other replacement happened at the end of the show, and while I don't think it's quite right yet it will work fine.