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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on November 19, 2012, 12:06:19 AM

Title: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 12:06:19 AM
Well, you've read the notes, you know what the big announcement is, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - I'm sure there will be a big announcement about that any moment now.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 12:07:03 AM
And the word of the day is: TERPSICHOREAN!
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 12:10:14 AM
And here is the new Kritzerland limited edition CD release:


Kritzerland is proud to present a world premiere limited edition soundtrack release:

CAREER

Music Composed and Conducted by Franz Waxman

In 1959, Paramount brought Career (based on James Lee’s hit off-Broadway play) to the screen with a terrific cast including Dean Martin, Anthony Franciosa, Shirley MacLaine, Carolyn Jones, Joan Blackman, and Robert Middleton.  The film was directed by Joseph Anthony, who was a successful theater director and an expert at turning plays into films – prior to Career he’d already done two for Paramount: The Rainmaker and The Matchmaker.  The film was a success with audiences and critics, and received three Academy Award nominations – Best Art Direction (Hal Pereira, Walter H. Tyler, Samuel M. Comer, Arthur Krams), Best Cinematography (Joseph LaShelle), and Best Costume Design (Edith Head).   But the film shines in every department, none more so than with its dynamic score by Franz Waxman.

From the exciting opening chords that lead directly into the big city theme, the score is absolutely thrilling.  It is the kind of dramatic scoring that Waxman did so brilliantly.  He gets inside the drama and the characters – the yearning, the hunger, the nastiness, the competiveness, the romance, the first taste of success, the bitter taste of failure after failure – it’s brilliant music from start to finish.  By the time of Career, Waxman’s own career was filled with masterpiece after masterpiece – the 1950s alone brought forth Sunset Blvd., My Cousin Rachel, A Place in the Sun, Prince Valiant, Demetrius and the Gladiators, Rear Window, The Silver Chalice, Mister Roberts, The Spirit of St. Louis, Sayonara, Peyton Place, and The Nun’s Story – to name just a few.  During his long and distinguished career, he was nominated for twelve Oscars and took home the prize twice, for Sunset Blvd. and A Place in the Sun.  He had a unique musical voice and will forever hold a high place in the pantheon of great film composers.

Waxman’s score for Career is presented here complete and in stereo from the original session tapes housed in the Paramount vaults.  We’ve included several bonus cues that appear in the film, including the source music song “(Love Is a) Career” by Sammy Cahn and James Van Heusen, and a little dance music cue composed by Gus Levene, as well as a couple of the cues from the mono music stem.

It’s always thrilling to be able to bring an unreleased Franz Waxman score to CD, especially one as dynamic and beautiful as Career.

Career is limited to 1000 copies only.  The price is $19.98, plus shipping.

CDs will ship the second week of December.  To place an order, see the cover, or hear audio samples, just visit www.kritzerland.com.

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Post by: Matthew on November 19, 2012, 12:22:53 AM
We didn't need words, we had faces....
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Post by: George on November 19, 2012, 12:24:29 AM
CD has been ordered!
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Post by: George on November 19, 2012, 12:25:42 AM
And Happy Birthday to (former) DR Jason!! ;D
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 12:38:34 AM
I'm testing my new nook only i can't see what i'm typing.

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Post by: Ben on November 19, 2012, 01:47:36 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on November 19, 2012, 01:47:47 AM
The end is in sight!!!
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Post by: Ben on November 19, 2012, 01:50:55 AM
We had an unexpected viewing pleasure yesterday. On Saturday we took out the 1985 BBC Pickwick Papers with Nigel Stock, Clive Swift, Patrick Malahide and others. It's a 12-episode adaptation, with each one lasting a half hour. We ended up watching the entire 6 hours in one afternoon/evening marathon with a break for dinner. It was great fun and very well done.
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Post by: Ben on November 19, 2012, 01:51:23 AM
Oatmeal, walnuts, apple, cinnamon and coffee.
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Post by: Ben on November 19, 2012, 01:52:28 AM
Twas a beautiful day yesterday. Temperatures in the 50s and lots of sun. A little more than 3 weeks ago we had a hurricane!
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Post by: Ben on November 19, 2012, 01:53:48 AM
There is no way I will get my performance evaluation finished before I leave for my end of year vacation. My boss knows that and agrees. It will have to happen in January unless I come in for an hour during my time off to appease the gods of HR.
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Post by: Ben on November 19, 2012, 01:54:45 AM
And on that note, I will take my leave.

Bowl to wash, coffee mug to wash and news and weather to consume on line and on the television.

Bye for now.
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Post by: Doug R on November 19, 2012, 02:11:10 AM
I so much agree with today's Notes about the mumbling voices on screen today. I have to switch sub-titles on for most modern films because I can hardly understand a word the actors are saying. And, yes, Christian Bale is one of the worst.
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Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 03:32:04 AM
Good morning, all.

Happy Monday vibes.

Congratulations, bk, on the move to Broadway World.
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Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 03:32:51 AM
Ben, that Pickwick miniseries sounds like fun. I'm going to have to see if the library has it.
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Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 03:36:22 AM
TOD:

Fred Astaire
Cary Grant
Katharine Hepburn
Jimmy Stewart (heck, throw in the rest of the cast of "The Philadelphia Story")
Doris Day
Myrna Loy
Carole Lombard
William Powell
Alec Guinness
Kathleen Turner
Glenda Jackson
Bogart
So many others ...
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Post by: Michael on November 19, 2012, 04:25:22 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: Laura on November 19, 2012, 05:04:34 AM
Good morning. I don't know from today's actors. But in my opinion, some of these local women radio/television personalities need some speech therapy or something because many of them have little girl voices. I don't trust an adult woman who talks like a baby.

In other news, I got a permit to enter the newest sewage ponds in town, so maybe I will have a photo or two this afternoon.
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Post by: Sam on November 19, 2012, 05:30:37 AM
 ;D
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Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 05:30:56 AM
Good morning. I don't know from today's actors. But in my opinion, some of these local women radio/television personalities need some speech therapy or something because many of them have little girl voices. I don't trust an adult woman who talks like a baby.

In other news, I got a permit to enter the newest sewage ponds in town, so maybe I will have a photo or two this afternoon.
I hope we get to see photos.
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Post by: Sam on November 19, 2012, 05:32:56 AM
Good morning.

It's been rainy since Friday.  Very wonderful for me.  Winter weather almost.

Busy weekend.   Ojai has the holiday lights and decor going up.   Ventura shops have their decor in the windows.   Winter walk is on the 1st, where Main St., brings in a snow machine for the event during the evening hours.
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Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2012, 05:33:30 AM
Panera must have thought if DR Vixmom is complaining then something must be wrong with the food!
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Post by: Sam on November 19, 2012, 05:34:02 AM
Off to work, I'm late again.

I gave my copy of the Dark Knight away, will not be seeing the new one.

Did not like the first, too gloomy.
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Post by: Sam on November 19, 2012, 05:34:26 AM
Monday cheers and vibes.

 :) ;) ;D 8)
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Post by: Sam on November 19, 2012, 05:40:19 AM
Still waiting for my visa bill to come in the mail for my new code for paypal.  To order cd's.  Hope what I want is still available.   I hate being in debt.   Have been doing better about getting everything paid on time the last few months.   It's hard to just cut everything out, cold turkey, but I am learning.   Living 65 miles from work has not helped at all.  Gas and car maintance is killing me.

But I am cheerful.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Sam on November 19, 2012, 05:40:46 AM
I do have music.  8)
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 19, 2012, 05:51:44 AM
Good morning, all.

Oatmeal raisin cookies, banana, coffee.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 19, 2012, 06:01:07 AM
It's not just the voices.  It's the faces, too.  They all look alike.  There are one or two looks, or styles, or types, for the guys, and the same for the gals.

And it's not a "those damn kids today" old-person rant.  The evidence is there on the screen, for anyone who wishes to compare and analyze.  Something different has been going on with the young celebrities (I almost said "actors"), and their followers, in the last couple of decades that I don't believe had ever happened in "the arts".  They really want -- demand -- sameness, much in the same way they demand the movies themselves all look and sound alike.  The plastic-surgery/cosmetic-makeover thing has completely taken over, and has gone completely unquestioned and unchallenged.
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Post by: Kerry on November 19, 2012, 06:05:55 AM
I so much agree with today's Notes about the mumbling voices on screen today. I have to switch sub-titles on for most modern films because I can hardly understand a word the actors are saying.

 Ah yes, I have to do the same thing. 
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Post by: Kerry on November 19, 2012, 06:06:43 AM
Page 2 DANCE.  Maybe we can have Susan the Silent do the Page 2 Dance!
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 19, 2012, 06:07:13 AM
Good morning, all!  I am off to Toyland.

DR Ben, I love that "Pickwick Papers" adaptation. It's such a fabulous production.
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Post by: Ben on November 19, 2012, 06:08:17 AM
The NYPL has some real gems in their collections.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 19, 2012, 06:17:26 AM
CD is ordered!
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Post by: Ginny on November 19, 2012, 06:21:34 AM
Monday morning greetings!  Today I have to get my license plate situation resolved and then do some Thanksgiving grocery shopping.  I'm not doing much of the cooking - just the turkey & stuffing - but there's still a lot to do.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 19, 2012, 06:29:52 AM
To belatedly answer TCB's question yesterday, the stuffing is almost my single favorite thing on the Thanksgiving dinner table.  Like a good actor, its flavor and texture qualities are unique!
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 06:31:56 AM
I'm up, I've announced, and I've approved the Broadway World pages and that should go live any minute now and then I'll provide direct links here.  I played the video and it looks fine - someone had a question if you have a choice to play it in hi-def but I believe that's automatic here at least it looks like it to me.  They even commented that the files I sent are MORE hi-def than they usually get but they're fine with the file size.  I must say that getting them the episode and not having to do the upload to You Tube will be a major plus.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 06:38:55 AM
Announcement goes live at eleven East Coast time - that is their peak time.
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Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 06:45:49 AM
"Pickwick Papers" is available by interlibrary loan. A request has been placed. It should be here in a week or so.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 19, 2012, 07:19:34 AM
Greetings from Toyland!
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Post by: Charles Pogue on November 19, 2012, 07:21:39 AM
TOD:

Ronald Colman
Claude Rains
Richard Burton
Peter O'Toole
Burt Lancaster
Kirk Douglas
Joan Greenwood
Gylnis Johns
John Wayne
Bogie
Clark Gable
Katherine Hepburn
Gary Grant
John Gielgud
Henry Fonda
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Post by: Druxy on November 19, 2012, 07:22:32 AM
TOD:

Fred Astaire
Cary Grant
Katharine Hepburn
Jimmy Stewart (heck, throw in the rest of the cast of "The Philadelphia Story")
Doris Day
Myrna Loy
Carole Lombard
William Powell
Alec Guinness
Kathleen Turner
Glenda Jackson
Bogart
So many others ...

Ditto...plus

John Wayne
James Cagney
Edward G. Robinson
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Post by: Druxy on November 19, 2012, 07:23:58 AM
BK,

Frankly, I hated all of the BATMAN movies; the ones with Bale, as well as those with Michael Keaton, etal.
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Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 07:24:59 AM
High praise for an oldie but a great one from BK and Judy Kuhn:

http://thebroadwayblog.com/2012/11/19/7354-applause-applause-judy-kuhn-just-around-the-record-label
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Post by: Druxy on November 19, 2012, 07:25:31 AM
I recall seeing CAREER when I was in college.  As an aspiring actor, it have a profound effect on me.

I wish it was available on  DVD.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 19, 2012, 07:41:57 AM
I don't think I ever saw it.  So, starting with the music.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 08:04:46 AM
Start spreading the news: http://broadwayworld.com/article/Bruce-Kimmels-OUTSIDE-THE-BOX-Web-TV-Series-to-Air-Exclusively-on-BroadwayWorldcom-20121119
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 08:05:56 AM
And when new episodes are posted I will do a direct link to the episode, like this: http://broadwayworld.com/videoplay.php?colid=429113
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 08:07:32 AM
And here's a link to their home page so you can see how prominent we are.  Do me a favor and go watch there and leave comments.

http://broadwayworld.com
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 19, 2012, 08:09:07 AM
Read and commented.....CD purchased....

Monday!!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 19, 2012, 08:15:30 AM
Same!
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Post by: Ginny on November 19, 2012, 08:17:31 AM
Read, commented, shared (Facebook), retweeted (Twitter) - Congratulations, BK!
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 19, 2012, 08:17:46 AM
TOD:

So many of those already mentioned.....but I will RE-mention my favorites:

Mr Cary Grant
Miss Katharine Hepburn

And I will add:

Miss Frances Farmer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWzvdMSQeDw

Miss Carroll Baker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOtEBTo1dOI
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 19, 2012, 08:18:45 AM
And the word of the day is: TERPSICHOREAN!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  ONE
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 19, 2012, 08:31:55 AM
TOD

James Mason
Nancy Marchand

Oh hell, I'd end up repeating many of the names on everyone else's list, so here are a few current-day but seasoned actors whose voices -- and faces -- I find wonderfully unique and never tire of:

William H. Macy
Kevin Spacey
Steve Buscemi
Philip Baker Hall
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 08:52:28 AM
Also, you can "subscribe" just as on You Tube.  At the top of any of our pages (announcements or video) is a button that says Subscribe to this author.  Just click that and enter your e-mail address and you'll get instant e-mail notifications anytime a new release or video is posted.  Do it, do it now.
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Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 08:56:06 AM
"Rocky Das Musical" is apparently a Hamburg hit.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118062376.html?cmpid=RSS|News|LegitNews
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Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 08:59:53 AM
Subscribed and commented.
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Post by: Matthew on November 19, 2012, 09:03:24 AM
Good morning.  That is all I got.
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Post by: Matthew on November 19, 2012, 09:04:03 AM
"mumbling" in movies is an issue, as is "mumbling" on stage, especially in musicals.
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Post by: Matthew on November 19, 2012, 09:04:21 AM
Oooo, page 3 pancake dance
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Post by: Matthew on November 19, 2012, 09:06:31 AM
Well, my The Book of Mormon lottery idea for Wednesday in SF was about a week early.  My pal Mark and I decided that we should buck up and go see it despite how we really felt about it and so we planed to go Wednesday.  Well, it doesn't open until NEXT Tuesday.  And it's here for approx 5 weeks and in that time I don't even have time to see it, let alone try for the "Lottery" as it's all sold out.  I'm holding out for the 4th National Tour.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 19, 2012, 09:08:05 AM
The film version of STOP THE WORLD, I WANT TO GET OFF is on TCM at 1PM eastern.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 19, 2012, 09:09:20 AM
I played that album to death, and saw it with Kenneth Nelson (? - I think) in the mid-1960s in Miami.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 19, 2012, 09:10:59 AM
Then I saw the filmed version once, at a drive-in.  I still have the soundtrack album as well as the original cast album.  Don't remember much of the film.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 19, 2012, 09:17:04 AM
Yes -- Kenneth Nelson and Lesley Stewart, and it was directed by him.  Coconut Grove Playhouse, July 1965.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 19, 2012, 09:42:54 AM
The film version of STOP THE WORLD, I WANT TO GET OFF is on TCM at 1PM eastern.

I am curious about this myself....and may tune in for a bit...
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 10:04:25 AM
From DR Cilla:
Quote
DR Jane, thanks for posting the photo of Nikki.  Nice to see who the post cards went to and glad she was the envy of all in her class

Thanks.  She is a sweet girl.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 10:07:00 AM
There is no way I will get my performance evaluation finished before I leave for my end of year vacation. My boss knows that and agrees. It will have to happen in January unless I come in for an hour during my time off to appease the gods of HR.

If it is "only" an hour why not trade one hour working late before you leave for arriving an hour late on your morning back?
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 10:07:47 AM
I so much agree with today's Notes about the mumbling voices on screen today. I have to switch sub-titles on for most modern films because I can hardly understand a word the actors are saying. And, yes, Christian Bale is one of the worst.
Plus the music and background sounds are often not muted anymore.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 10:09:12 AM
Good morning. I don't know from today's actors. But in my opinion, some of these local women radio/television personalities need some speech therapy or something because many of them have little girl voices. I don't trust an adult woman who talks like a baby.


I know what you mean.  While I have a young voice I also had my "phone" voice for work.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 10:10:15 AM
It's not just the voices.  It's the faces, too.  They all look alike.  There are one or two looks, or styles, or types, for the guys, and the same for the gals.


Especially the weather girls. ;D
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 10:14:06 AM
I did not see Ray Milland, my absolute favorite male voice, or Ginger Rodgers mentioned.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 10:16:15 AM
While not as distinctive as some other actors I have always liked Henry Fonda's voice.
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Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 10:31:14 AM
DR Jason,

(http://www.jucoolimages.com/images/happybirthday/happybirthday_16.gif)
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 19, 2012, 10:34:40 AM
Ray Milland!

(Yes.  Seriously!)
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Post by: Matthew on November 19, 2012, 10:51:28 AM
It's not just the voices.  It's the faces, too.  They all look alike.  There are one or two looks, or styles, or types, for the guys, and the same for the gals.


Especially the weather girls. ;D

I know, right?   Faces, looks... I find it hard to keep track with modern day movies, especially ones with people in their early 20's , etc, they all look the same.  Same hair, same face, I just can't tell them apart, and then it's hard to understand the story
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 10:56:10 AM
Kenneth Nelson was Anthony Newley's standby on B'way.  Joel Grey's standby on the road was Barry Dennen.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 10:56:27 AM
Went back to sleep for a couple of hours.
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Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2012, 10:56:59 AM
And here's a link to their home page so you can see how prominent we are.  Do me a favor and go watch there and leave comments.

http://broadwayworld.com

Yes the announcement is very prominent. And when you click on "broadway tv" it is very easy to see the Outside the Box section. So those things are great.  I still find the site extremely busy. I guess I'm just not used to it. Can't wait to hear what the numbers are for the shows now that they are on broadway world.

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Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 11:13:48 AM
Well, let me put it this way - in the three hours since the announcement, the season two premiere episode has had more views than in a week on You Tube, so that's heartening.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 19, 2012, 11:20:46 AM
Whoa!!    :)
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 11:32:11 AM
The season one episodes are crawling along, but mostly everyone will have seen those, given our You Tube views on those - and they've been around for a year already. Still, they all have hundreds of views in three hours.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 19, 2012, 11:32:40 AM
Well this is an interesting film.....I have never seen STOP THE WORLD onstage.....I have the Cast Album.....

What struck me immediately was that the fanfare before the WB logo was the same fanfare used for the Carol Lynley version of HARLOW....also produced by Bill Sargent...  And there was an "Additional Material" credit for the Bergmans....and I heard a bit of "I Believed It All' - also from HARLOW at the beginning...

Didn't watch the entire movie....just bits and pieces....but it was interesting.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 19, 2012, 11:36:04 AM
I guess the connection is Al Ham who wrote that song with the Bergmans and did some other composing for HARLOW.....

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/AlandCarolLynlyHarlow1965.jpg)
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Post by: Doug R on November 19, 2012, 11:37:46 AM
TOD:

James Stewart
Cary Grant
James Mason
George Macready
Kirk Douglas
Henry Daniell
Peter O’Toole
Ray Milland
Claude Rains
Sam Jaffe
Edward G Robinson
Vincent Price
Burt Lancaster
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Bette Davies
Katherine Hepburn
Shirley Maclaine
Jean Simmons
Kathleen Turner
Audrey Hepburn
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Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 11:46:11 AM
Well this is an interesting film.....I have never seen STOP THE WORLD onstage.....I have the Cast Album.....

What struck me immediately was that the fanfare before the WB logo was the same fanfare used for the Carol Lynley version of HARLOW....also produced by Bill Sargent...  And there was an "Additional Material" credit for the Bergmans....and I heard a bit of "I Believed It All' - also from HARLOW at the beginning...

Didn't watch the entire movie....just bits and pieces....but it was interesting.
I saw Newley in the revival tour. I'd love to see the movie one of these days. Alas, it's not on DVD yet.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 19, 2012, 11:47:32 AM
The movie was interesting -- I'd forgotten about the B&W portions, and the fact that they presented it as though on stage in front of an audience.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 19, 2012, 11:49:01 AM
The movie was interesting -- I'd forgotten about the B&W portions, and the fact that they presented it as though on stage in front of an audience.

I think they released it to VHS, but that's all. 

Note to self:  get that DVR!
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 19, 2012, 12:27:08 PM
And I am home! And BALLET BALLADS is finished.

And off my back.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 19, 2012, 12:27:49 PM
!!!! 4 !!!!
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Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 12:31:20 PM
And I am home! And BALLET BALLADS is finished.

And off my back.
Congrats!
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Post by: George on November 19, 2012, 12:48:52 PM
Monday morning greetings!  Today I have to get my license plate situation resolved and then do some Thanksgiving grocery shopping.  I'm not doing much of the cooking - just the turkey & stuffing - but there's still a lot to do.

My mom called me this morning (fortunately, I was awake) and asked if I would make a cheesecake for Thanksgiving.  I haven't made one in years, but we'll see what happens. :D
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Post by: George on November 19, 2012, 12:49:08 PM
Start spreading the news: http://broadwayworld.com/article/Bruce-Kimmels-OUTSIDE-THE-BOX-Web-TV-Series-to-Air-Exclusively-on-BroadwayWorldcom-20121119

Hoo and Ray!! ;D
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: George on November 19, 2012, 12:49:52 PM
Also, you can "subscribe" just as on You Tube.  At the top of any of our pages (announcements or video) is a button that says Subscribe to this author.  Just click that and enter your e-mail address and you'll get instant e-mail notifications anytime a new release or video is posted.  Do it, do it now.

Did it!
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: George on November 19, 2012, 12:51:20 PM
Well, let me put it this way - in the three hours since the announcement, the season two premiere episode has had more views than in a week on You Tube, so that's heartening.

Congrats, BK!  And congrats to everyone in and involved with the episodes who also made it a great success!!
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: George on November 19, 2012, 01:03:29 PM
THIS CHRISTMAS (http://www.kritzerland.com/bainum.htm) has arrived!!
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 01:25:32 PM
Back from lunch and handing off the hard drive to the editor.  I had salmon, so very low calories. 
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 01:26:44 PM
I'm not going to check relentlessly, but after less than six hours, we've had over 2000 views of the Hal Linden episode, and the other episodes are all creeping up towards 1000 views, which is great considering they've been around for a year.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 01:36:57 PM
Babes in Toyland x 2

Barbara Cook alert

http://www.vaimusic.com/new-dvd-releases/4557.html
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 01:37:56 PM
Ray Milland!

(Yes.  Seriously!)

I absolutely love his voice, at least his young voice.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 01:38:53 PM
I know it's not Wednesday, but I have a question for BK: Will Sandy's Christmas album be available on amazon? I wanted to write a review.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 01:39:52 PM
Monday morning greetings!  Today I have to get my license plate situation resolved and then do some Thanksgiving grocery shopping.  I'm not doing much of the cooking - just the turkey & stuffing - but there's still a lot to do.

My mom called me this morning (fortunately, I was awake) and asked if I would make a cheesecake for Thanksgiving.  I haven't made one in years, but we'll see what happens. :D

My recipe needs to be made 3 days in advance.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 01:48:20 PM
Monday morning greetings!  Today I have to get my license plate situation resolved and then do some Thanksgiving grocery shopping.  I'm not doing much of the cooking - just the turkey & stuffing - but there's still a lot to do.

My mom called me this morning (fortunately, I was awake) and asked if I would make a cheesecake for Thanksgiving.  I haven't made one in years, but we'll see what happens. :D

My recipe needs to be made 3 days in advance.
Mine needs at least two, with three or four being optimal.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 01:49:39 PM
Actually some friends brought a savory cheesecake to the party Saturday. It was green chile cheesecake on a blue corn crust. They were served in cupcake wrappers with a dollop of chile jam on top. Sweet-spicy and wonderful. I may have to make those soon.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jrand74 on November 19, 2012, 02:11:01 PM
DR JANE Thanks for sharing the photo of Post Card Girl yesterday!
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Post by: Ginny on November 19, 2012, 02:18:03 PM
A very nice young man at the GM dealer was able to remove my old rear license plate and install the new one.  From there I went to Kroger for the few things I need for Thanksgiving.  It was so crowded and it's only Monday - can't imagine what it will be like tomorrow and Wednesday.  Came home and put the groceries away and took Richard to the local public library - his first outing since his surgery last Friday.  Tomorrow we go to the podiatrist for his first post-op visit.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Ginny on November 19, 2012, 02:18:19 PM
DR JANE Thanks for sharing the photo of Post Card Girl yesterday!

Ditto!
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Charles Pogue on November 19, 2012, 02:22:16 PM
At lunch I caught the film of STOP THE WORLD, I WANT TO GET OFF.  What a train wreck, unable to make up its mind whether it wants to be a movie or filmed theatre and the lead, Tony Tanner, is far from charismatic Anthony Newley...not that Newley would've really helped.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 02:40:19 PM
Actually some friends brought a savory cheesecake to the party Saturday. It was green chile cheesecake on a blue corn crust. They were served in cupcake wrappers with a dollop of chile jam on top. Sweet-spicy and wonderful. I may have to make those soon.

I'm sorry, no way.  :P ;D
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 02:40:34 PM
DR JANE Thanks for sharing the photo of Post Card Girl yesterday!

My pleasure. :)
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 02:40:57 PM
DR JANE Thanks for sharing the photo of Post Card Girl yesterday!

Ditto!

I appreciate all the cards that were sent to Nikki on my behalf.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 02:43:13 PM
I saw this photo of a newborn polar bear on FB today.

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/402491_376185579129979_866490797_n.jpg)
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Druxy on November 19, 2012, 03:01:02 PM
At lunch I caught the film of STOP THE WORLD, I WANT TO GET OFF.  What a train wreck, unable to make up its mind whether it wants to be a movie or filmed theatre and the lead, Tony Tanner, is far from charismatic Anthony Newley...not that Newley would've really helped.

As I recall, I devoted a chapter in my book on musicals to this film.  Interviewed Millicent Martin, who confirmed that the shoot was a mess.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Druxy on November 19, 2012, 03:04:34 PM
RE: Voicss and actors.

I recall Jack Carter, who was a superb impressionist, complaining to me years ago that there were no new actors that you could do impressions of.  "How," he said, "do you do George Preppard?"

It's pretty much the same today, isn't it?
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Doug R on November 19, 2012, 03:09:26 PM
THE MOUSETRAP has just had its 25,000th performance after 60 years in London! I saw it around about 1965 but have never understood its long lasting appeal.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: George on November 19, 2012, 03:28:59 PM
Actually some friends brought a savory cheesecake to the party Saturday. It was green chile cheesecake on a blue corn crust. They were served in cupcake wrappers with a dollop of chile jam on top. Sweet-spicy and wonderful. I may have to make those soon.

I'm sorry, no way.  :P ;D

I agree...that would not go well at my family's get-together, at all. :-X
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Laura on November 19, 2012, 03:34:43 PM
I did indeed take a few photos at the sewage ponds:
http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Doug R on November 19, 2012, 03:46:57 PM
I did indeed take a few photos at the sewage ponds:
http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/

Marvellous photos DR Laura. What camera do you use?
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Laura on November 19, 2012, 03:47:31 PM
It is a Canon. All the birds were pretty far away. So the photos aren't that good.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 03:53:49 PM
I think we are going to make Sandy's album available on amazon shortly.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: George on November 19, 2012, 04:36:16 PM
I did indeed take a few photos at the sewage ponds:
http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/

Very nice, Laura.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 04:49:17 PM
I did indeed take a few photos at the sewage ponds:
http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/

Simply beautiful and your photos are a wonderful high quality.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jrand74 on November 19, 2012, 05:01:04 PM
Waiting for RuPaul's Drag Race....
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2012, 05:14:41 PM
I love cheesecake!  I prefer the creamier ones.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2012, 05:14:51 PM
Time for Dancing With The Stars.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 05:24:19 PM
I love cheesecake!  I prefer the creamier ones.

So do I.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 05:30:24 PM
I shall shortly be on my way to dinner way out in the Hills of Woodland.  Hoping that traffic isn't insane.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2012, 05:30:52 PM
TOD:

Rex Harrison
Sean Connery
Paul Newman
Walter Pidgeon
Sidney Greenstreet
Ed Wynn
David Niven
Peter O'Toole
Richard Burton
George C. Scott
Sterling Holloway
Tyrone Power
Don Ameche
Cesar Romero
Edward Arnold
Spencer Tracy
Clark Gable
Gregory Peck
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2012, 05:31:16 PM
It is a Canon. All the birds were pretty far away. So the photos aren't that good.

No zoom?


And, obviously, no teleportation device!
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2012, 06:18:11 PM
To belatedly answer TCB's question yesterday, the stuffing is almost my single favorite thing on the Thanksgiving dinner table.  Like a good actor, its flavor and texture qualities are unique!

Thank you, Chas, my opinion exactly.  My sister and I were discussing Thanksgiving dinner, and she refers to stuffing as wet bread!
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2012, 06:23:11 PM
Watching The Dust Bowl.   I love Ken Burns' work.   Really glad I got to see him in person
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: elmore3003 on November 19, 2012, 06:30:19 PM
To belatedly answer TCB's question yesterday, the stuffing is almost my single favorite thing on the Thanksgiving dinner table.  Like a good actor, its flavor and texture qualities are unique!

Thank you, Chas, my opinion exactly.  My sister and I were discussing Thanksgiving dinner, and she refers to stuffing as wet bread!

She knows nothing! My mother made good stuffing, but she was a good cook.

On her saner holidays.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 06:42:50 PM
I enjoy a good stuffing.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 06:44:04 PM
Watching The Dust Bowl.   I love Ken Burns' work.   Really glad I got to see him in person

Is this on tonight?
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2012, 06:46:26 PM
Last night and tonight
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2012, 06:46:56 PM
I don't know if your public tv is showing it at a different time, but it's last night and tonight here
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2012, 06:48:57 PM
http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/dustbowl/ (http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/dustbowl/)
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2012, 06:54:31 PM
The politicians are already arriving for the next Presidential election.   Anyone else want to be first in the nation?
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 07:00:34 PM
I don't know if your public tv is showing it at a different time, but it's last night and tonight here

I set two different episodes to watch but I'm confused as to which one to watch first. I didn't see the episodes named on the link or on IMDB.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 07:04:35 PM
Keith's cousin called to tell us about her emergency landing today.  The door wouldn't stay closed.  The biggest deal was the flight attendant who was overly excited about the landing.  Fortunately other attendants told her everything would be ok.  When she complained to the overly excited attendant he said he was Hawaiian, whatever that means.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 07:06:42 PM
'night
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2012, 07:09:33 PM
I don't know if your public tv is showing it at a different time, but it's last night and tonight here

I set two different episodes to watch but I'm confused as to which one to watch first. I didn't see the episodes named on the link or on IMDB.

Episode 1 is "The Great Plow Up" Episode two is "Reaping the Whirlwind"
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on November 19, 2012, 07:11:18 PM
I do like Peter Coyote's voice. He narrated The Dust Bowl
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jane on November 19, 2012, 07:13:55 PM
I don't know if your public tv is showing it at a different time, but it's last night and tonight here

I set two different episodes to watch but I'm confused as to which one to watch first. I didn't see the episodes named on the link or on IMDB.

Episode 1 is "The Great Plow Up" Episode two is "Reaping the Whirlwind"

Thanks.  I remembered to check if you responded :)
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2012, 07:19:08 PM
DR Cillaliz do you have a pick for Dancing With the Stars? I really love all the groups but one (Emmitt). He just doesn't do it for me. I feel he nowhere near the same calibre as the other dancers. I would be happy with any of the other four winning. I really don't even want him to get to the finale.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 08:15:37 PM
Actually some friends brought a savory cheesecake to the party Saturday. It was green chile cheesecake on a blue corn crust. They were served in cupcake wrappers with a dollop of chile jam on top. Sweet-spicy and wonderful. I may have to make those soon.

I'm sorry, no way.  :P ;D

I agree...that would not go well at my family's get-together, at all. :-X
It's not a dessert. It's a side dish to the main course.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 08:19:50 PM
Went to a fun gathering of artists who put together a cookbook that features both recipes and artwork. Some beautiful stuff. Looking forward to using it.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 08:21:12 PM
Also, Kathie Lee's "Under the Bridge," at all of 90 cents, arrived today. Good singers (Florence Lacey, Jacquelyn Piro). Hoping something in it is good. But I have my doubts.
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Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 08:22:04 PM
Six!
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Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 08:22:33 PM
Beautiful photos, DR Laura. They added a note of serenity that I needed today.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: George on November 19, 2012, 08:43:28 PM
Actually some friends brought a savory cheesecake to the party Saturday. It was green chile cheesecake on a blue corn crust. They were served in cupcake wrappers with a dollop of chile jam on top. Sweet-spicy and wonderful. I may have to make those soon.

I'm sorry, no way.  :P ;D

I agree...that would not go well at my family's get-together, at all. :-X
It's not a dessert. It's a side dish to the main course.

I figured that, but I still don't think my family would like it.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: John G. on November 19, 2012, 09:12:21 PM
Got another 10-hour work day tomorrow. And I'm fading. Night, all.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2012, 09:27:17 PM
Yes -- Kenneth Nelson and Lesley Stewart, and it was directed by him.  Coconut Grove Playhouse, July 1965.


Is that "directed by him" as in directed by Kenneth Nelson, or as in directed by Anthony Newley?
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 09:56:16 PM
Back from a fun dinner and evening with the Staitman family.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: bk on November 19, 2012, 10:06:28 PM
However, prior to leaving I checked my paypal account, which seemed a bit light given the orders that have come in today, so I paged back a few pages and sure enough they took the money from the fraudulent charge, which they'd put back into my account on Friday night.  Yes, they took it OUT of my account.  I think you can imagine how fast I was on the phone to Paypal.  The gal I talked to got the debit card department on the phone, but instead of switching me there, she told me that I'd be receiving an e-mail in which I had to confirm the events and explain what happened.  I EXPLAINED that I had already EXPLAINED what happened on Friday, which is why they put the money back into my account in the first place.  Then she said once I'd responded to the e-mail then the investigation would happen and the money would be put back into my account at some indeterminate time.  I told her I was done speaking to her, and to switch me to the card department at once.  This she did.  I asked her to get me right to a supervisor.  This she did not.  The fellow I got began to give me that same line and I shut him down instantly and told him not to waste one MINUTE of my time and to put a supervisor on.  Once the supervisor came on I calmly said, "Let me tell you how this is going down.  You are putting MY money back into MY account right now - there is no discussion and I am not getting off the phone until you do.  I am the VICTIM here.  You can send me any e-mail you want and I'm happy to answer any questions you need answers, but you have ALL the fact and you've had them since Friday and how DARE you take this money from my account knowing it was a fraudulent charge that you allowed to then go through."  He said, "Go ahead and refresh your screen" I did and the money was back.  He asked me to please respond to the e-mail he was going to send and I said I would but again told him that I gave every piece of information on Friday and there would be no new information.  I got the e-mail and responded VERY strongly to each and every point, most of the responses being variations on "When the fraudulent charge was made in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, I was making a legitimate charge in NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, and since that is WHERE I LIVE, it would not be possible for me to get to BROOKLYN, NEW YORK one minute later to make a four hundred dollar charge at some liquor store.  At the end of the e-mail was the bit about the return of the money being "provisional" until the case is closed - I said "There is NOTHING provisional about the return of the money."  Someone stole my debit card number and made a fraudulent charge, a police report has been filed, you've killed the card and are issuing a new one.  The End and I MEAN The End."  I sent it and that had better be the end of THAT.
Title: Re: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2012, 10:18:29 PM
Sorry, I had a long day at therapy.  I will post tomorrow.