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Title: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 12:15:29 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were Capitol, and now it is time for you to post until the Capitol cows come home.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 12:16:26 AM
And the word of the day is: MELIORISM!
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Post by: George on May 29, 2014, 12:22:55 AM
Topic of the Day:  The Banana Splits. :D
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2014, 03:22:22 AM
Nice.
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Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2014, 03:26:54 AM
Capitol Records - that is so cool!!!          8)
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2014, 03:28:34 AM
TOD:

Rocky Jones, Space Ranger
Superman

I like the Garry Anderson shows....especially Thunderbirds and Supercar and Fireball XL5....the theme songs were always great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M26fZ4O9qus
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2014, 03:41:14 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/facethemusic_zps921620db.jpg)
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: elmore3003 on May 29, 2014, 04:16:40 AM
Good morning, all! I was having very strange Encores! dreams about selecting a show and running about City Center with Joshie, and I figured, the hell with it and crawled out of bed around 6:15. I've accomplished everything I need to do here for today's concert, and I'm looking forward to seeing our DR ChasSmith, Joshie, and whoever else shows up today.  Rob told me there were several friends showing up, and I forgot to ask him who.

Today at the Church I'll light a candle and pray for work. Tomorrow, i'm back to my usual routine with physical therapy at 10.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: ChasSmith on May 29, 2014, 05:01:25 AM
Good morning, all.

The train is leaving the station!

(Next station stop, River City?  I hope not.)
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Ginny on May 29, 2014, 06:13:48 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  More household puttering today, after my 30-minute basement walk.

All in all, I'd rather be at Trinity Church...
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2014, 06:21:55 AM
It is what it is.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Druxy on May 29, 2014, 06:40:34 AM
TOD:

SUPERMAN
THE LONE RANGER
HOWDY DOODY


Also, SHERIFF TEX, but I think the was just local in Seattle.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: MBarnum on May 29, 2014, 07:18:37 AM
TOD:

Captain Kangaroo

Adventures of Superman

The Banana Splits Hour

Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: MBarnum on May 29, 2014, 07:21:32 AM
I vague recollections of watching one of the Gerry Anderson shows as a kid, but don't know which one it was. I bought the set of Gerry Anderson's STINGRAY few years back, and love it!!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Matthew on May 29, 2014, 08:05:36 AM
Capitol Records - that is so cool!!!          8)

What he said :)
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2014, 08:26:13 AM
TOD:   Fury, My Friend Flicka, Heckel and Jeckel, The Little Rascals/Our Gang, The Three Stooges.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2014, 08:28:46 AM
BK:  Have been pondering what you've said you're about to do regarding Kritzerland product available exclusively at your site vice placing copies with other distributors.

My thoughts are that since you're pretty sure you're going that route, make an advance announcement at all the sites where interest lies in the product you put out.   Let folks know they can easily access your website and that you take PayPal, etc.  Invite anyone with concerns to contact you at one of your e-mail addresses so you can address those concerns before a title is announced.

Just some thoughts....
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on May 29, 2014, 08:30:53 AM
And the word of the day is: MELIORISM!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  THE HOUSE I LIVE IN
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2014, 08:32:16 AM

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/Snagglepuss.jpg) (http://s254.photobucket.com/user/RonPulliam/media/Snagglepuss.jpg.html)

Heavens to Murgatroyd!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 29, 2014, 08:37:13 AM
Yes, "Huckleberry Hound (and Friends)" was among my TOD favorites, as well.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 09:32:53 AM
Good morning, all.

The Capital news is wonderful. Hoping there will be photos.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 09:33:21 AM
TOD:

Banana Splits
Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp
H.R. Pufnstuf
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 10:48:35 AM
I do believe I'm up.  I was up at eight, and then fell back asleep, which is good because I didn't fall asleep until three.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 10:48:58 AM
Now, it may just be me, but page ONE?  Really? 
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 10:49:16 AM
I should think that better change and quick.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2014, 11:05:00 AM
Well, at least they can't say that we didn't reach page 1.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2014, 11:06:00 AM
Whew!  This morning I had my teeth cleaned at the dentist.


Then I sang a memorial service (no one that I knew).


I think lunch is in order.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2014, 11:06:29 AM
But, really - Page ONE??
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2014, 11:08:01 AM
Some of my G/D cast were entertaining at a Kiwanis luncheon today.....I have not heard how it went.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2014, 11:08:35 AM
I think if you can make Kritzerland more successful by being the ONLY PLACE....by all means, it should be done that way.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2014, 11:10:30 AM
Fake New York sewer....close the damn traveler


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/10325655_10204082221080987_2055727277141856191_n.jpg)
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2014, 11:11:14 AM
Page Two Luck Be a Lady Dance....
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2014, 11:12:48 AM
Nifty jacket, vest, trousers found at Goodwill for $11 on Monday.  The vest DOES match the jacket.

(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10383881_10204082233881307_9148656932325829927_n.jpg)
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: George on May 29, 2014, 11:31:35 AM
Nifty jacket, vest, trousers found at Goodwill for $11 on Monday.  The vest DOES match the jacket.

(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10383881_10204082233881307_9148656932325829927_n.jpg)

Very nice! 

And so's the suit.

;)
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: MBarnum on May 29, 2014, 11:52:24 AM
TOD:

Banana Splits
Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp
H.R. Pufnstuf

Oh gosh, forgot Lancelot Link...which I own the DVD set of! Loved it as a kid, and as an adult!

And H.R. Pufnstuf and all the other weirdo related shows like LIDDSVILLE, SIGMUND THE SEA MONSTER, etc.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: MBarnum on May 29, 2014, 11:53:17 AM
Some of my G/D cast were entertaining at a Kiwanis luncheon today.....I have not heard how it went.

Moonlighting?
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: MBarnum on May 29, 2014, 11:54:57 AM
Nifty jacket, vest, trousers found at Goodwill for $11 on Monday.  The vest DOES match the jacket.

(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10383881_10204082233881307_9148656932325829927_n.jpg)

What a lucky find! Wow! That is really an awesome outfit and quite authentic looking.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2014, 11:56:32 AM
LOL DR GEORGE.

Yes DR MBARNUM, probably the best suit in the show...better than our rented ones.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2014, 11:56:58 AM
I think I have a Lancelot Link LP.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: MBarnum on May 29, 2014, 12:00:12 PM
More TOD (and even more outre):

ULTRAMAN



(http://horrornews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ultraman_series_image3.jpg)






JOHNNY SOKO AND HIS FLYING ROBOT



(http://media.insidepulse.com/zones/insidepulse/uploads/2013/01/91-0AapZZ5L._AA1500_-500x500.jpg)







Watched both shows regularly! Johnny Soko and His Flying Robot was about the only kiddy show we got on Sundays in Medford Oregon in 1973, aside from The Rocky and Bullwinkle show.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 12:12:32 PM
More pictures, MBarnum. Please.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: elmore3003 on May 29, 2014, 12:14:52 PM
And I am home from THE MERRY WIDOW and seeing several friends, including our DR ChasSmith, my son Joshie, and Ben Davis. I'm too close to this to have an unbiased opinion, so we'll wait to hear from DR Chassmith on how it went. This was our shakiest of the three in terms of rehearsal time; everyone involved had horrific schedules, so I believe today and yesterday were our only dates with the entire cast together.  O was very proud of what we accomplished.

Here's today's link for the 5/29 Concert at One:
http://www.trinitywallstreet.org/videos
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 12:52:46 PM
As you know, I thought the bad business was basically done and I was preparing to send my e-mail letter on Monday next.  Well, it isn't done apparently, as my guest artists today received an e-mail - and one that was so stupidly worded that it just makes everything about this even better in terms of what I want and will now expect.  The stupidity is actually mind-boggling and it starts with the header of the e-mail.  Our Abner has already responded and well, Barry will respond in the morning (he's got too much on today) and I assume Maddy will as well.  I now have to revise my e-mail to include this latest outrage, and then I will definitely be looking at my legal options.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: MBarnum on May 29, 2014, 12:55:40 PM
Oh BK, sorry to hear that the bad business is continuing. What the heck is this person(s) trying to accomplish?
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: George on May 29, 2014, 01:10:26 PM
As you know, I thought the bad business was basically done and I was preparing to send my e-mail letter on Monday next.  Well, it isn't done apparently, as my guest artists today received an e-mail - and one that was so stupidly worded that it just makes everything about this even better in terms of what I want and will now expect.  The stupidity is actually mind-boggling and it starts with the header of the e-mail.  Our Abner has already responded and well, Barry will respond in the morning (he's got too much on today) and I assume Maddy will as well.  I now have to revise my e-mail to include this latest outrage, and then I will definitely be looking at my legal options.

Yikes!  That's too bad.  Good luck with all your options!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Amy on May 29, 2014, 01:37:05 PM
In regards to the TOD:

The very first show I remember really falling in love with as a kid was
'Flipper'. One reason was simply because I loved water and swimming. But
most of all, I always loved watching children perform adult feats. Are all
children like that? Anyway, I just got the biggest thrill out of watching
those two boys dive in the water with their scuba gear. I was only about 5
years old and I doubt I ever could follow the plots, but it didn't matter.
I wanted to BE them. Thus, in 1970. it was a no-brainer when my older
sister read me a story from TV Guide about a new show coming in the Fall
about a mother and her four children who perform in a band and practice in
their garage that I would immediately fall in love with that show too. How
could I not?
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Jane on May 29, 2014, 01:43:37 PM
Oh BK, sorry to hear that the bad business is continuing. What the heck is this person(s) trying to accomplish?

Ditto :(
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 01:44:29 PM
Oh BK, sorry to hear that the bad business is continuing. What the heck is this person(s) trying to accomplish?

It is, quite simply a witch-hunt on the part of the school and the district and they will rue the day they ever began handling it in the way they have, which, to my mind, is not only illegal but a violation of just about every human right there is.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Jane on May 29, 2014, 01:45:08 PM
DR Jrand congrats on you excellent find at Goodwill!!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 01:45:29 PM
Up until now, I was willing to accept apologies from all concerned - depending on whatever lawyer I speak to says, that time may have come and gone due to the e-mail that was sent today, its header and its content.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 01:46:30 PM
Just went and looked at a possible theater to move Abner to in September - but I don't think it's big enough for our set, unfortunately.  I will ascertain that for sure, though, because basically it's being offered for free.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: ChasSmith on May 29, 2014, 01:53:38 PM
On train, so it's almost impossible to type.

Concert was WONDERFUL, and sorry to hear this, BK.

More later!!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Ben on May 29, 2014, 02:42:14 PM
My project, which was put together this week, mostly yesterday, came off very well today and I now have one less thing to think about.

Jack said it would happen that way. It was written in the stars.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Jane on May 29, 2014, 02:55:00 PM
:)
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Jane on May 29, 2014, 02:58:14 PM
Just went and looked at a possible theater to move Abner to in September - but I don't think it's big enough for our set, unfortunately.  I will ascertain that for sure, though, because basically it's being offered for free.

Free is nice.  Sending vibes you find the perfect place.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: elmore3003 on May 29, 2014, 03:04:29 PM
My project, which was put together this week, mostly yesterday, came off very well today and I now have one less thing to think about.

Jack said it would happen that way. It was written in the stars.

Excellent, Ben!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: George on May 29, 2014, 03:52:24 PM
Just went and looked at a possible theater to move Abner to in September - but I don't think it's big enough for our set, unfortunately.  I will ascertain that for sure, though, because basically it's being offered for free.

Free is nice.  Sending vibes you find the perfect place.

DITTO and ~~~DITTO~~~!!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2014, 03:54:20 PM
bk - very sorry to hear about the continuing tsuris.


If you believe that legal action might be on the horizon, you might want to consider very carefully what you post about it here on a public forum. That becomes part of the record and could affect possibilities, strategies, and outcomes more than you know.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2014, 03:55:21 PM
Glad that DR elmore3003's final concert went well, and sorry that the whole venture is now finished.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2014, 03:55:41 PM
...and one more makes...
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2014, 03:55:52 PM
THREE!      :)
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: ChasSmith on May 29, 2014, 04:17:29 PM
Back home, and glad to be able to get back on the site -- which I wasn't able to do for at least an hour.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2014, 04:23:43 PM
glad to be able to get back on the site -- which I wasn't able to do for at least an hour.


Nor I.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: ChasSmith on May 29, 2014, 04:25:11 PM
"The Merry Widow" concert at Trinity was TOTALLY charming.  I loved every bit of it, and I will eat up the webcast later on.  And this had crazy rehearsal challenges?  Holy cow, it was wonderful.  And DR Elmore needn't feel that he's too close to it to judge. 

I has spoken.

I checked my recordings, and I must have given away the Schwarzkopf some time ago, but I've got the Kirsten/Rounseville and the Della Casa/Reardon.  But you know what?  Right now I just want to savor the Trinity one.  And if I can get some computer software to, um, archive at least the audio for educational purposes, I will do that as well.

DR Elmore:  I don't have a score and meant to ask what they performed from.  I thought I saw what looked like a Dover edition in someone's (Rob Berman's?) hands.  Is there any distinction between editions?  I don't know what's out there.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: elmore3003 on May 29, 2014, 04:52:13 PM
"The Merry Widow" concert at Trinity was TOTALLY charming.  I loved every bit of it, and I will eat up the webcast later on.  And this had crazy rehearsal challenges?  Holy cow, it was wonderful.  And DR Elmore needn't feel that he's too close to it to judge. 

I has spoken.

I checked my recordings, and I must have given away the Schwarzkopf some time ago, but I've got the Kirsten/Rounseville and the Della Casa/Reardon.  But you know what?  Right now I just want to savor the Trinity one.  And if I can get some computer software to, um, archive at least the audio for educational purposes, I will do that as well.

DR Elmore:  I don't have a score and meant to ask what they performed from.  I thought I saw what looked like a Dover edition in someone's (Rob Berman's?) hands.  Is there any distinction between editions?  I don't know what's out there.

I thought you were asking about recordings! I'm sorry.  Yes, we were using the Dover reprint of the 1907 Chappell score from London and Broadway. There are a couple of up-to-date ones in English, one from Hal Leonard with a good Sheldon Harnick translation for City Opera and  couple of British ones. These scores, like the Reardon-Della Casa recording, have good English translations that are more faithful to the naughtiness of the original German libretto. The 1907 score, which is the basis for the recordings by Kitty Carlisle and the Kirsten-Rounseville, is awfully bowdlerized - sometimes the meanings are deliberately obscured - and sometimes assigns the music to different characters.

The two note-for-note complete recordings are these, the Stolz with Gueden n 2 CDs, and the John Eliot Gardiner, which fits it all on one.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: KevinH on May 29, 2014, 05:09:57 PM
Good evening !
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: KevinH on May 29, 2014, 05:13:19 PM
Watching Citizen Kane on TCM. Not sure I'll be awake for the whole thing so I'm recording it.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: George on May 29, 2014, 05:15:24 PM
"The Merry Widow" concert at Trinity was TOTALLY charming.  I loved every bit of it, and I will eat up the webcast later on.  And this had crazy rehearsal challenges?  Holy cow, it was wonderful.  And DR Elmore needn't feel that he's too close to it to judge. 

I has spoken.

I checked my recordings, and I must have given away the Schwarzkopf some time ago, but I've got the Kirsten/Rounseville and the Della Casa/Reardon.  But you know what?  Right now I just want to savor the Trinity one.  And if I can get some computer software to, um, archive at least the audio for educational purposes, I will do that as well.

Chas, making an audio recording from a video is exceedingly easy...for those in the know.

;)
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: ChasSmith on May 29, 2014, 05:22:49 PM
"The Merry Widow" concert at Trinity was TOTALLY charming.  I loved every bit of it, and I will eat up the webcast later on.  And this had crazy rehearsal challenges?  Holy cow, it was wonderful.  And DR Elmore needn't feel that he's too close to it to judge. 

I has spoken.

I checked my recordings, and I must have given away the Schwarzkopf some time ago, but I've got the Kirsten/Rounseville and the Della Casa/Reardon.  But you know what?  Right now I just want to savor the Trinity one.  And if I can get some computer software to, um, archive at least the audio for educational purposes, I will do that as well.

Chas, making an audio recording from a video is exceedingly easy...for those in the know.

;)

And I'm in the know just enough to be dangerous!    :)
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: ChasSmith on May 29, 2014, 05:25:49 PM
This was one of those perfect days to be in the city, the kind you often get in spring and fall -- sunny, warm enough but brisk, totally comfortable.  I got down there with some time to spare so walked around the Battery, which was great.  Afterwards, I walked north quite a ways before finally taking the subway the rest of the way to Grand Central.  This, in addition to a lovely concert, seeing DR Elmore, meeting his adopted son and the wonderful cast and other friends, made for one of those perfect days in the Apple.

BTW, One World Trade Center is impressive as all hell when seen in person.  Photos never much did it for me, but even from a couple of blocks away ..... wow.

Speaking of which, I do have some photographic evidence.  Not of the concert, however, sorry about that!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: ChasSmith on May 29, 2014, 05:26:44 PM
DR Elmore, I was talking about recordings, no problem there.  What I also meant to ask, but didn't, was about the scores.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: ChasSmith on May 29, 2014, 05:29:36 PM
In further ketchuping, that is thrilling news about Capitol Records!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Ben on May 29, 2014, 05:34:45 PM
Larry, glad to hear (from Chas) that the last concert was a success.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Jane on May 29, 2014, 05:35:05 PM
Has anyone seen the new GODZILLA movie?  If so I can't remember.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: elmore3003 on May 29, 2014, 05:59:07 PM
This was one of those perfect days to be in the city, the kind you often get in spring and fall -- sunny, warm enough but brisk, totally comfortable.  I got down there with some time to spare so walked around the Battery, which was great.  Afterwards, I walked north quite a ways before finally taking the subway the rest of the way to Grand Central.  This, in addition to a lovely concert, seeing DR Elmore, meeting his adopted son and the wonderful cast and other friends, made for one of those perfect days in the Apple.


I was really happy Ben Davis showed up; he was supposed to be Danilo today, but he had to cancel. I'm looking forward to his KISS ME KATE performance coming up with John Wilson at the Proms. He's one of my favorite people.  I was happy Joshie was there, because he's under the gun with BRIGADOON for the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, and I want it to go well for him.

As for the cast, I think Sara Jean can do no wrong at all. I adore her. Her voice is like a silver bell and her pitch is so good.

I wish there were a full English recording of the score, but there is a wonderful one of the French translation, and I'm quite fond of it. I had also forgotten that the Walberg recording in German is the complete score, too.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: ChasSmith on May 29, 2014, 06:01:49 PM
Agree re Sara Jean, but I was loving Meggie today, too.  And Alexander Gemignani was a joy to behold.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: elmore3003 on May 29, 2014, 06:03:54 PM
I suspect this is the only "Merry widow" DR MBarnum would care for!  It might get his nose out of the Dick and Jane stories.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Michael on May 29, 2014, 06:05:25 PM
good evening to all

had a hell of time signing on and posting
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Michael on May 29, 2014, 06:05:50 PM
I got sidetracked from my usually morning hello after reading the notes.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Michael on May 29, 2014, 06:07:22 PM
The Banana Splits Theme Song

http://youtu.be/5yqAaejuRn8 (http://youtu.be/5yqAaejuRn8)

they don't write theme songs like this anymore
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: elmore3003 on May 29, 2014, 06:07:45 PM
Agree re Sara Jean, but I was loving Meggie today, too.  And Alexander Gemignani was a joy to behold.

I do love Meggie. We giggle together too much at times, and we seem to bring out the naughtiness in each other. I had never met Alex before Tuesday. I had seen him in the dreadful John Doyle SWEENEY TODD, and he plays a mean trumpet. He's a smart performer and his performance just  blossomed in two days. I was impressed. Very.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Michael on May 29, 2014, 06:09:57 PM
H.R.  Pufntuf Intro


http://youtu.be/obxfuFrUTzg (http://youtu.be/obxfuFrUTzg)

I was surprised to learn there were only 17 episodes.

Billie Hayes was the best thing about this show looking back at it
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Jane on May 29, 2014, 06:16:52 PM
Regarding the TOD.  Do you mean shows like THUNDERBIRDS as in puppets, strictly for children, or just the shows we loved as children?

I can't think of a single show that had puppets that I liked & I have no memory of THUNDERBIRDS.

Possibly the only shows truly for children I loved were THE MICKY MOUSE CLUB & RIN TIN TIN.   

I must not forget DAVY CROCKET though I'm sure adults were also watching this one. I loved Fess Parker as Davy


Looking at other responses, I agree with:
SUPERMAN
LONE RANGER
FURY
 

Was THE RIFLEMAN mentioned?

I mustn't forget THE LAWMAN though, as DR MBarnum knows, it was for Peter Brown that I loved this one.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Michael on May 29, 2014, 06:18:06 PM
TOD:

Banana Splits
Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp
H.R. Pufnstuf

Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp  Intro

http://youtu.be/0d5dKBMK5mo (http://youtu.be/0d5dKBMK5mo)
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Michael on May 29, 2014, 06:19:26 PM

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/Snagglepuss.jpg) (http://s254.photobucket.com/user/RonPulliam/media/Snagglepuss.jpg.html)

Heavens to Murgatroyd!

Anyone notice how much Snagglepuss sounded like Burt Lahr? The above catchphrase was even uttered by Lahr
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: ChasSmith on May 29, 2014, 06:27:31 PM
I went through life somehow never even knowing about THUNDERBIRDS, but I took a chance and bought the Blu-ray.  Haven't watched yet, will do so soon.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: elmore3003 on May 29, 2014, 06:34:03 PM
I have mercifully repressed, forgotten, or rejected most of my childhood so I have next to no memory of TV in my childhood beyond Milton Berle, Ed Wynn, and Kukla, Fran and Ollie.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 06:48:06 PM
My project, which was put together this week, mostly yesterday, came off very well today and I now have one less thing to think about.

Jack said it would happen that way. It was written in the stars.

Excellent news.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Laura on May 29, 2014, 06:53:49 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 06:54:18 PM
Oh BK, sorry to hear that the bad business is continuing. What the heck is this person(s) trying to accomplish?

It is, quite simply a witch-hunt on the part of the school and the district and they will rue the day they ever began handling it in the way they have, which, to my mind, is not only illegal but a violation of just about every human right there is.

I hope you hunt them right back.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 06:54:37 PM
Four!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 06:55:48 PM
I think I'm going to watch The Merry Widow tonight. Not the new version, but the Jeanette MacDonald-Maurice Chevalier version.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 06:56:13 PM
Elmore, glad the concert went well.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 06:59:57 PM
Things have been crazy at work this week. Three of our six people have been out, and the work load has been heavier than usual.

Oh well, I'm out part of next week.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 07:02:17 PM
San Antonio's love of chain food continues unabated. An L&L Hawaiian Burger place opened this week. I went by for dinner and a sign was posted that they'd run out of food and would be closed at 5 p.m. for the near future. I guess I can wait for a ramen burger.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 07:08:10 PM
Has anyone heard Fun Home or Pierre and the Great Comet ...? Any thoughts?
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 07:08:38 PM
Guess I've driven everyone away.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 07:08:48 PM
Not even one guest.
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Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 07:08:59 PM
Gratuitous post 98.
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Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 07:09:21 PM
Vixmom, wo bist du?
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 07:09:45 PM
TCB, sind Sie da?
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 07:10:18 PM
And that concludes my performance in German.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 07:12:36 PM
I have been very careful about making any knee-jerk posts or stuff in the notes - but anything I HAVE posted or written is all true, even though completely non-specific.  And when I do write about it, which will be when whichever lawyer I speak to says it's okay, it will all be even-keeled and completely factual every step of the way. 
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 07:13:05 PM
Had a very good rehearsal and then a cup of soup and a grilled chili, cheese and onion hot dog.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: George on May 29, 2014, 07:24:28 PM
Has anyone heard Fun Home or Pierre and the Great Comet ...? Any thoughts?

I've both heard and have both of these.  Two very different listening experiences, but both very good...in my opinion.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Michael on May 29, 2014, 07:34:55 PM
BK:

I happened to hear today a cover of the Shermans' Stay Awake sung by Harry Connick Jr. Which made me think of a question you might want to ask Richard Sherman.

What was the strangest or weirdest cover version of one your songs?
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: George on May 29, 2014, 07:52:12 PM
Well, I must be off.  I will do a little shopping and then go home.  I'm going to a wedding on Saturday and I want to see if I can find a new shirt.  We'll see.

Be back later.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 08:22:42 PM
Thanks for the links to the theme shows, Mike.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Michael on May 29, 2014, 08:29:19 PM
Lavar Burton is (and will) trying to relaunch his Emmy Award winning children series, "Reading Rainbow" through a KICKSTARTER campaign.

He was aiming for 1 million dollars and in one day he has raised almost 2.5 million dollars!! And there is 33 days to go!!!

If you are interested here is the page.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/readingrainbow/bring-reading-rainbow-back-for-every-child-everywh (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/readingrainbow/bring-reading-rainbow-back-for-every-child-everywh)
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 08:29:45 PM
There were co-winners in the national spelling bee this year. That's cool.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 08:30:16 PM
Lavar Burton is (and will) trying to relaunch his Emmy Award winning children series, "Reading Rainbow" through a KICKSTARTER campaign.

He was aiming for 1 million dollars and in one day he has raised almost 2.5 million dollars!! And there is 33 days to go!!!

If you are interested here is the page.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/readingrainbow/bring-reading-rainbow-back-for-every-child-everywh (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/readingrainbow/bring-reading-rainbow-back-for-every-child-everywh)

That is great news.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2014, 08:37:38 PM
Good news from DR BEN.

Vibes for MR BK in dealing with the witches.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: Jrand74 on May 29, 2014, 08:38:23 PM
Rehearsal was fine.....too much talking in the pit....but they need one night to communicate.
First act 90 minutes - second act 60 minutes.  I will take that.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 08:40:21 PM
Vibes for your opening night, JRand.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 08:40:57 PM
Maurice and Jeanette have waltzed off into their black and white sunset. Now to find out which of those lyrics for the movie Rodgers and Hart wrote.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: John G. on May 29, 2014, 08:41:12 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2014, 08:49:38 PM
Back from Kansas,,, the Vixter and I had a  fine time
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2014, 08:53:44 PM
we were seated about 8 rows from the stage - the first song was The Wall (after which  Vixter  turned to me and said  - OK we can go now- I'm satisfied!")  but it was one great song after  the other and ended of course with the  final Encore song  Carry On

Since the audience was mostly  those who followed the band since the 70's and their offspring the crowd was well behaved but enthusiastic

 a great night out!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2014, 08:55:22 PM
Elmore I am glad to hear your final concert was a success and sorry to hear it was the final concert
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2014, 08:56:07 PM
Ben congratulations on a successful project started and completed
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2014, 08:57:57 PM
JRand breakaleg VIBES for the whole G/D cast  and crew!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2014, 08:59:18 PM
John G today  I had to send a out an insurance check for a client to USAA in San Antonio - as I signed the cover letter I envisioned it somehow landing on your desk  :)
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2014, 09:01:37 PM
Has ANYBODY heard  from Dan?  I am becoming quite concerned
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2014, 09:02:16 PM
SingDaw-  how are you healing?  Is all well?
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2014, 09:04:32 PM
Oh - at the concert  as we were walking towards the venue from the parking lot  the first people we saw were the son of cloe friends and his date
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2014, 09:07:22 PM
A local radio station was there with a roulette wheel - I spun and won two tickets to next Wednesday's  sneak peek  showing of the new Tom Cruise movie -  and its at the theatre  right down the block from my house!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2014, 09:08:58 PM
A few more people  spun and won nothing and then the  friends son s spun and he also won 2 tickets to the movie (It was actually a choice between the  tickets and a tshirt but we  both picked the tickets)  so we will be seeing him again next Wednesday
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2014, 09:10:57 PM
And the guy from work (who actually told me about the concert) and his fiancee were in the seats directly  behind  ours
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2014, 09:11:08 PM
It was  fun night all around
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2014, 09:12:20 PM
SingDaw-  how are you healing?  Is all well?


Thanks for asking, DR Vixmom - I am not 100% yet, but well along the way. No more heavy lifting for 2 more weeks.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2014, 09:12:41 PM
Abner Relocation Vibes for BK 
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2014, 09:12:41 PM
NO, have not heard from DR Dan M.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2014, 09:13:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed your concert!       :)
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2014, 09:13:16 PM
Witch hunt resolution Vibes for BK
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: singdaw on May 29, 2014, 09:13:16 PM
Abner Relocation Vibes for BK


DITTO!!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 09:29:13 PM
I gotta tell you.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 09:29:20 PM
Finished with my viewing.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: George on May 29, 2014, 09:43:55 PM
Lavar Burton is (and will) trying to relaunch his Emmy Award winning children series, "Reading Rainbow" through a KICKSTARTER campaign.

He was aiming for 1 million dollars and in one day he has raised almost 2.5 million dollars!! And there is 33 days to go!!!

If you are interested here is the page.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/readingrainbow/bring-reading-rainbow-back-for-every-child-everywh (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/readingrainbow/bring-reading-rainbow-back-for-every-child-everywh)

That's pretty darned cool!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: George on May 29, 2014, 09:45:29 PM
A local radio station was there with a roulette wheel - I spun and won two tickets to next Wednesday's  sneak peek  showing of the new Tom Cruise movie -  and its at the theatre  right down the block from my house!

Congrats, Vixmom!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: George on May 29, 2014, 09:46:28 PM
Abner Relocation Vibes for BK


DITTO!!

~~~DITTO, TOO!!~~~
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2014, 09:59:31 PM
61 days 42 minutes... in case anyone was wondering..... (I'm looking at you Chas!)
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: vixmom on May 29, 2014, 10:04:24 PM
Ok I have to be up in 6 hours  good night!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 10:17:57 PM
Revised a few questions, added a few things, and I think I have enough for about an hour of chat and the rest of the time will be taken up with the musical performances.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: TCB on May 29, 2014, 11:06:01 PM
Good news from DR BEN.

Vibes for MR BK in dealing with the witches.

Perhaps BK should consider doing a musical adaptation of THE CRUCIBLE.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: TCB on May 29, 2014, 11:12:51 PM
132 days, 19 hours, 58 minutes
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: TCB on May 29, 2014, 11:15:05 PM
I have no idea if Vixmom and I are on the same page on this one.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 11:18:54 PM
That's what it is - The Crucible.  There's already a wonderfully melodic opera of The Crucible by Robert Ward.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: TCB on May 29, 2014, 11:19:03 PM
Break a leg vibes to the G/D company.  I hope my understudy does a good job on the "Hourglass" number.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 11:19:16 PM
Page five?  Really?  Is everyone on vacation?
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 11:19:29 PM
Certainly it's not the dog days of summer yet.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: TCB on May 29, 2014, 11:19:43 PM
That's what it is - The Crucible.  There's already a wonderfully melodic opera of The Crucible by Robert Ward.
.


Perfect!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: bk on May 29, 2014, 11:19:46 PM
And can someone please explain how this month can be at an end???
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: TCB on May 29, 2014, 11:21:13 PM
And can someone please explain how this month can be at an end???


Beats the heck out of me.
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: TCB on May 29, 2014, 11:22:26 PM
Oh, yes. 

SIX!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: TCB on May 29, 2014, 11:38:24 PM
Well, I am still trying to get over the stomach flu, so I had better turn in for the night.






G'night!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: George on May 29, 2014, 11:51:28 PM
Well, I am still trying to get over the stomach flu, so I had better turn in for the night.






G'night!

~~~Quicker Recovery Vibes!!~~~
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: George on May 29, 2014, 11:54:34 PM
Tonight, I went to Fred Meyer and got a new pair of shoes (with a $10 off coupon) and three, count em, THREE new shirts!  The shirts were normally $48 but were on sale for only $19.99!  That's about 60% off!  Score!
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: George on May 29, 2014, 11:57:25 PM
When I got home, I got two, count 'em, TWO letters from my credit union saying that my account may have been compromised! 
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: George on May 29, 2014, 11:57:38 PM
I don't know if the two letters mean that two separate incidents may have happened, or they just wanted to make sure that I got their letter.  Either way, I just checked my account and everything looks okay, but I'll still be getting a new bank card...again! 
Title: Re: A CAPITOL IDEA
Post by: George on May 29, 2014, 11:58:03 PM
This just happened a few months ago.  Talk about a hassle.  I probably won't get the new card(s) until next week, but at least all my monthlies are going through in the next few days, so those will be done before I have to change everything...again. :P