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Title: THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 15, 2005, 11:59:10 PM
Well, you've read the notes, you've deciphered the notes, the notes have deciphered you, and now it is time for you to post until the abbvtd cws cm hm.
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Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 12:02:23 AM
And the word of the day is: AARDVARK.

One of my favorites.

Coming up soon: Leslie Parrish.  That is, if anyone is here to view.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 12:04:09 AM
As promised: The leggy, gorgeous, dreamy Miss Leslie Parrish.  It doesn't get much better than this.
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Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 12:04:55 AM
Looking at that photograph, all I can say is AARDVARK!
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Post by: Jed on February 16, 2005, 12:05:47 AM
Wonderful piece of cheesecake, BK.

In answer to your question at the end of yesterday's posts...
Quote
Are Ann and Jed in the same room?
Nope.  Not even on the same side of the state!
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Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 12:05:55 AM
Of course, I could recount the tale of The Randy Vicar and the Aardvark.  It's quite ribald, oh, yes, it is quite ribald.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on February 16, 2005, 12:09:50 AM
Cheesecake! Hubba-Hubba!  O You Kid!  Twenty-three skiddo! (whatever that means!)

AARDVARK:  Isn't AARDVARK the sound an Anteater makes when he chokes on an ant?
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Post by: Charles Pogue on February 16, 2005, 12:11:05 AM
Do you hear it?  The plaintive wail of the Wussburger?  It is BOMBASTIC in my ears!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: George on February 16, 2005, 12:13:30 AM
BK, nice picture!
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Post by: George on February 16, 2005, 12:14:23 AM
Okay, here's a question...just for the sake of asking a question (and this is for anyone):  how often have you picked up an eBay purchased item in person versus getting it shipped?

I've seen quite a few eBay listings that state outright that the items cannot be picked up in person.  I've never purchased anything from someone who lives in my area, so it's never been an option.  Just curious. ::)
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Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 12:15:46 AM
No WUSSBURGER here!  Maybe an AARDVARK, but no WUSSBURGER, ya wild kid, ya.

I've only picked up a handful of things in person.  Some art that I've sold to people in LA I've let them pick up - much better than dealing with the shipping.
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Post by: George on February 16, 2005, 12:18:24 AM
Sounds cheaper for both parties, too.  I also dislike when sellers do not combine shipping so that the buyer can save a few dollars.  Those sellers (from what I've seen) also tend to charge the most:  they charge for both shipping "and handling."  :P
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 12:20:13 AM
Once I saw an aardvark
Sitting in the park
Eating a ham on rye
I said a hello
And wouldn't you know
The aardvark was saying goodbye.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 12:21:00 AM
I charge for handling.  Anyone wants to handle me, it's $3.50 American.
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Post by: George on February 16, 2005, 12:29:59 AM
Such a deal! ;)
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Post by: George on February 16, 2005, 12:34:14 AM
Well, now I am going to go to bed.  I have to get up at $%@#% 5:30 a.m. to walk my sister's dog.  Only one day more (a Les Misérables reference) until my sister comes back and the dog's doody duty is done. ;D
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 16, 2005, 12:59:09 AM
Ack!  What am I doing up at this unseemly hour?

I had been in bed less than an hour when I awakened and realized I ached all over.

Have taken two Tylenol...and a spritz from my inhaler...and thought, "What the hay! I'll take a peek at HHW.com and see what's doin'!"

Now, as Abelard said to Heloise, let's forget the whole thing, please....or, in other words, "Never mind."

Good night, all.

R
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 01:06:58 AM
Everybody get WELL already.  Perhaps the cure is to click your heels together three times and say AARDVARK!
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 04:50:32 AM
DR RON did you see my post yesterday about the television series IT'S A MAN'S WORLD?

I see London
I see France
I see Leslie's Underpants!
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 04:56:55 AM
DR GEORGE I have been in the same situation.  It is very difficult to be in charge of someone else's pets.  After a couple of times, I told myself I wouldn't do it again either.

Aha!  DR CHARLES POGUE - I can tell you exactly what 23 Skidoo means.  When the Flatiron Building was constructed in NYC way back when - it was located at the intersection of Broadway - Fifth AV - and 22nd street.  The breeze created by its construction caused ladies' skirts to be wafted skyward - sometimes exposing even the ladies' knees.  Young men and construction workers gathered on the corner of nearby 23rd street to gawk at the view, and policeman had to be dispatched to disperse said gangs of gawkers most of the time saying:  "Skidoo!" - giving rise to the phrase "23 skidoo!"

Isn't that interesting?
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 05:01:10 AM
DR HISAKA did you get the Frances Farmer link I put here for you yesterday?

My question for ASK BK day - what film have you seen only once, and then it seemed to disappear never to be seen again.....a film that you would enjoy seeing again in no matter what form....
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 16, 2005, 05:43:54 AM
Good morning, all!  I slept quite late this morning.  After finishing the BABES editorial work yesterday, my mind refused to function.  I came home, read all the posts, couldn't think of a thing to add remotely interesting, read a bit about the 1903 Iroquois Theatre fire, and crashed.  

Dear Friend BK, the photo of Leslie Parrish is truly classic cheesecake.  I'm a bit afraid of this LI'L ABNER high school recording.  I have one of THE SOUND OF MUSIC with a third rate orchestra and cast, and it's too sad to be remotely amusing.

DRSwishySarah, it was nice to see your return!

DRPogue, I hope your listening is going well.

DRGeorge, did you ever play ME AND JULIET?  I think it's a difficult score to admire.  As a child, I loved the script and the backstage story, but I could never warm up to the score.

DRMBarnum, I enjoyed your William Reynolds interview.  Congrats!
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Post by: Ben on February 16, 2005, 05:47:37 AM
Good Morning. No questions at this point but I must post anyway.

Looks like our weekend plans have changed. We were going to be in the city but Anthony has booked at least one clown show and possibly another so since it's the long weekend for us working folk, I will head out to Long Island with him and we will relax, play with the doggie, visit a friend or two and eat too much food cooked by Mama Rose (his mother's name is Rose).

That's all for now. Back later when I have more interesting information to post.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 16, 2005, 06:40:01 AM
Thanks DR Elmore3003! I got a very nice letter from William Reynolds this weekend thanking me, and wishing that he could do it all over again (his career), only better!

Tonight I interview Michael Forest, star of BEAST FROM HAUNTED CAVE, SKI TROOP ATTACK, and VIKING WOMEN AND THE SEA SERPENT.

I think Leslie forgot to wear her clothing!

JRand54, I loved that explanation of 23 Skidoo!
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Post by: Ginny on February 16, 2005, 06:56:17 AM
Greetings - I've been using the record player function of the 4-in-1 audio system that DH gave me for Christmas to become reacquainted with all my cast recordings.  This morning I'm listening to "The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd," and am amazed how many of those songs became pop hits.

So, my question for bk and others, what songs from Broadway shows that became "hits" are your favorites?
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Post by: Matt H. on February 16, 2005, 06:58:01 AM
Glibert Price sang "Feeling Good" in THE ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT. Is it the song you folks were writing about last night?
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 07:01:39 AM
So many, DRGINNY - but one of my favorites would be HEY LOOK ME OVER from WILDCAT.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 16, 2005, 07:02:13 AM
Last night, DR Rodzinski wrote:

"Well Matt, there are 30 episodes on the TOP CAT dvd. IMDB says it ran from 1961-62, but I'm not sure if that means one season or split between two. TOP CAT has never gotten the same sort of revival or following as the Jetsons or Flintstones, but fans know its superiority. "

It ran for one season in 1961-62. You're not old enough to remember, but shows routinely made 30 or more episodes per season back then. I remember watching the first season of TOP CAT in prime time - seems like Friday at 7:30, but I'd have to check a book to be certain of its time slot. Back then, NBC and ABC shows shared the same channel here in Charlotte - Channel 9 - and they would pick and choose from the best of each network, but sometimes they'd show programs on a delay. For example, we got BATMAN a week later than the rest of the country because Channel 9 showed it WEdnesdays at 7 (also Thursdays at 7) so they could show THE VIRGINIAN (an NBC show) at 7:30, its scheduled network slot.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 07:02:43 AM
I like BEAST FROM HAUNTED CAVE - it's a lot better than the title would suggest.
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 07:04:01 AM
"Skidoo... Skidoo... The only think that matters is with who you do"
-so sang Carol Channing in the infamous Otto Preminger film SKIDOO

I had often given JRand's version of the origin of "23 Skidoo", but have since been informed it is an urban legend as there are records of the phrase going back to the turn of the century.  Boo, no fun!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 16, 2005, 07:05:30 AM
DR RON did you see my post yesterday about the television series IT'S A MAN'S WORLD?

Yes, thanks.  Interesting.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 07:06:47 AM
TOP CAT was on Wednesday nights from 8:30 - 9:00 on the regular ABC schedule.  Arnold Stang's voice was so irritating to me -  I couldn't watch many episodes.  It was also on opposite CHECKMATE a detective series with Doug McClure that I liked - for the stories of course.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 07:08:18 AM
DR RODZINSKI the Flatiron Building was constructed in 1902....
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 07:08:57 AM
MattH-
You mean a TV season didn't always consist of a show running four episodes, disappearing for three weeks, running a couple more, disappearing for some sporting event,  re-running some of the first four episodes again, etc. until you forgot the show was even on the air?
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Post by: MBarnum on February 16, 2005, 07:13:08 AM
I like BEAST FROM HAUNTED CAVE - it's a lot better than the title would suggest.

I agree, and I was surprised! SKI TROOP ATTACK was quite good as well...and the two movies were made back to back with the same cast.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 07:15:12 AM
DR RODZINSKI the Flatiron Building was constructed in 1902....

And Chicago historian Barry Popik has found the term used in 1899. Which is not to say that the Flatiron account is not true, but it is not the origin of the term. Some believe it comes from Dickens "A Tale of Two Cities".
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 07:20:27 AM
Sad how few Broadway shows supply Top 40 hits anymore, when shows were once such a rich source of hit material. Lack of taste among radio programmers is largely to blame of course.

What, in fact, is the last song originating in a stage show to make the Top 10?
Can anyone think of anything since Murray Head singing "One Night in Bangkok"?
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Post by: Hisaka on February 16, 2005, 07:22:01 AM
Thank you for the Frances Farmer’s site, DR JRand54.  Lots of her photos on it!

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Post by: MBarnum on February 16, 2005, 07:26:30 AM
To counteract the Leslie Parrish's rampant cheesecake-ness, here is a photo of my previous interviewee, Richard Harrison that I just won on Ebay.

Who knew he could cook?

(http://i22.ebayimg.com/01/i/03/62/19/c6_1_b.JPG)
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 07:29:57 AM
MBarnum- He reminds me a little of the late Jon-Erik Hexum.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 16, 2005, 07:41:06 AM
Thanks for the beefcake, DR MBarnum. I love that this is an equal opportunity site.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 16, 2005, 07:42:53 AM
MattH-
You mean a TV season didn't always consist of a show running four episodes, disappearing for three weeks, running a couple more, disappearing for some sporting event,  re-running some of the first four episodes again, etc. until you forgot the show was even on the air?

Amazing to think that in the "old days," a TV show presented more original episodes than reruns during an entire TV season. Not every episode got rerun, and often a favorite would be seen once and never again unless the show got sold for syndication.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 16, 2005, 07:47:50 AM
TOP CAT was on Wednesday nights from 8:30 - 9:00 on the regular ABC schedule.  Arnold Stang's voice was so irritating to me -  I couldn't watch many episodes.  It was also on opposite CHECKMATE a detective series with Doug McClure that I liked - for the stories of course.

Thanks for the info, DR JRand. As I remember, our affiliate ran the show on Friday nights at 7:30. Unless the show ran on CBS, the times I have etched in my memory for the other two networks are likely not the real schedule placements for the shows. Seems like the two networks made Channel 9 make a choice around 1968 or 1969, and in a move that shocked everyone in our area, they chose ABC which at the time was a decided third among the three networks in terms of Top 10 shows and ratings. NBC then became the province of a UHF channel - Channel 36 - where it has remained all these years.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 16, 2005, 07:51:48 AM
It's going to be a crappy day here. It's cool (not cold) but totally overcast and dreary with rain forecast for this afternoon. A good day to stay inside and watch movies and catch up on all the shows I have recorded over the last few days: MEDIUM, SCRUBS, COMMITTED, and QUEER EYE.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 16, 2005, 07:53:31 AM
And, of course, the very excellent LOST and ALIAS to look forward to watching this evening.

Note to those who record: both shows are slated to go past the hour tonight - LOST will be three minutes over and ALIAS two minutes over.
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Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 08:00:44 AM
I charge for handling.  Anyone wants to handle me, it's $3.50 American.

OOH! I shall have to start saving my pennies... :D
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Post by: George on February 16, 2005, 08:06:31 AM
DRGeorge, did you ever play ME AND JULIET?  I think it's a difficult score to admire.  As a child, I loved the script and the backstage story, but I could never warm up to the score.

Actually, I have it at work and it's the first CD that I'm going to listen to today.  I'll try and keep an open mind. ::)
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Post by: George on February 16, 2005, 08:07:32 AM
So many, DRGINNY - but one of my favorites would be HEY LOOK ME OVER from WILDCAT.

I sang this when I was in 7th grade boys choir.  We even had arm choreography!  Sadly, I can still remember some of it! ;D
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Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 08:09:33 AM
DR HISAKA did you get the Frances Farmer link I put here for you yesterday?

My question for ASK BK day - what film have you seen only once, and then it seemed to disappear never to be seen again.....a film that you would enjoy seeing again in no matter what form....

"Friends" from the 1970's . It was an English film I believe. The score was by Elton John.  I saw it as a double bill with "The Godfather" (there's a strange combination!) I have never seen it or heard of it since that one showing, and had I not owned the soundtrack record I woud have though t I dreamed it!  Everyone once in a while I look on ebay fo it,but of course all I get is stuff relating to the TV show!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 16, 2005, 08:10:20 AM
I see from the upcoming release slate for next week that Paramount is obliging us with ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER.

Columbia is bringing out the musical version of MY SISTER EILEEN (that features that terrific rival dance between Tommy Rall and Bob Fosse) and IT HAPPENED TO JANE.

Fox has LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY,  and A LETTER TO THREE WIVES officially released next week.

TWENTIETH CENTURY will also be out.

My, what an empty bank account I'll be sporting next week (and that doesn't include the David Suchet/Poirot boxed set that's being released).
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Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 08:11:51 AM
Good Morning. No questions at this point but I must post anyway.

Looks like our weekend plans have changed. We were going to be in the city but Anthony has booked at least one clown show and possibly another so since it's the long weekend for us working folk, I will head out to Long Island with him and we will relax, play with the doggie, visit a friend or two and eat too much food cooked by Mama Rose (his mother's name is Rose).

That's all for now. Back later when I have more interesting information to post.

Where is this clown show on Long Island?  Is it accessible to the public or private?  Inquiring Long Islanders with eleven year old daughters want to know!!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 16, 2005, 08:13:50 AM
I remember from the 1960s a rather charming live action/animated film called THE DAYDREAMER that I rather liked. It had a great voice cast with the likes of Patty Duke, Tallulah Bankhead, and Margaret Hamilton.
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 08:27:07 AM
I saw this really odd and fun B-movie on TCM a few months back called MUSS 'EM UP with Preston Foster as this hilarious detective character who had a hard time restraining himself when trying to solve the mystery of a stolen dog and kidnapped girl at a wealthy family's mansion.

OH, and I just remembered some friends and I were watching this really good film called HELL DRIVERS with Stanley Baker, Patrick McGoohan as the villain and a young Sean Connery. It was a pretty cool plot, with these truckers forced to drive at ridiculous speeds to deliver coal or something in a narrow window of time. With about 10 minutes left, the power went out, and I never did find out how that movie ends!
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Post by: Ben on February 16, 2005, 08:34:49 AM
Vixmom wrote:

Where is this clown show on Long Island?  Is it accessible to the public or private?  Inquiring Long Islanders with eleven year old daughters want to know!!

This one is private. It's a christening, I believe. Last week Anthony did do a public show at the Smithaven Mall. The mall had a promotion related to the release of the new movie, Son of the Mask and he was there for two hours clownin' around, so to speak. If I'da known I would'a said something :-)

Most of his parties are private affairs, birthday parties, christenings, and the like but every so often the public speaks and he makes an appearance at a mall or some other public venue.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 16, 2005, 08:34:54 AM
And may I just say for those who watched AMERICAN IDOL that I LOATHE the tendency of Paula Abdul to fake being emotional and leading up to telling the rooms of quarterfinalists that they're leaving only to turn around and surprise them that they're in to the next round.

It's a cruel and thoughtless trick playing with their emotions that way, especially after they've been up against so much pressure during their Hollywood tryouts.
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Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 08:36:25 AM
Elmo Aardvark
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 08:44:43 AM
From the Golden Age of Sesame Street:

"I'm an Aardvark and I'm Proud"

I'm an aardvark, and I'm proud!
I'm an aardvark, and I'm happy!
I'm an aardvark,
If I try to be specific
And a little scientific,
I am feeling quite terrific!

I'm an aardvark, fierce and free!
I'm an aardvark, standing bravely!
I'm an aardvark,
And I'm tough and smart and strong
And always right,
And that's the way I'll always be...

Until I meet another aardvark
Who's bigger than me!
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Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 08:49:57 AM
DR HISAKA did you get the Frances Farmer link I put here for you yesterday?

My question for ASK BK day - what film have you seen only once, and then it seemed to disappear never to be seen again.....a film that you would enjoy seeing again in no matter what form....

For years it was Frank Perry's Ladybug, Ladybug.  It literally diappeared from theaters in less than a week (I saw it twice - once at a sneak preview, and once the day it opened).  It was never shown on TV that I could find.  I finally got a VHS from a dealer who has really rare stuff - looks like it came from 16mm.  Not a great film, but I was really happy to see it again.  It was Mr. Perry's followup to David and Lisa.  It has William Daniels in his first screen role, and Miss Alice Playten is in it, too.  
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Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 08:52:54 AM
Daydreamer is on DVD.
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Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 08:55:45 AM
Arthur the Aarvark
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Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 08:56:52 AM
Hit songs from shows - too many.  Love Maria and Tonight from WSS, love What Kind of Fool am I and Once in a  Lifetime from Stop the World, but then you've got all those R&H shows, all of which had hit songs, the Gershwin shows, the Kern shows.  It was a different world then.

Another movie that has never been on home video and is very difficult to see (again, got it on VHS from that same dealer) is Bachelor Flat, directed by Frank Tashlin, starring Terry-Thomas, Richard Beymer, Tuesday Weld and Celeste Holm.  I loved it when I saw it at a sneak preview.  It doesn't hold up, but I still like it anyway.  Score by Johnny Williams.  Also, even though it used to be on TV (in pan-and-scan only) I don't think Blake Edwards' High Time has ever been on home vid - love to see that one again in scope.
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Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 08:57:17 AM
Holy moley or rye - page three!

AARDVARK!
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 09:09:00 AM
I recorded "High Time" last time it was on Fox. I'm thinking it was widescreen. I'll have to check. Really enjoyable movie. Some of the most clever screen wipes ever.
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Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 09:23:22 AM
I keep checking Fox Movie Classics but haven't seen it listed.  The titles are always shown letterboxed, but then every time I've seen the film it goes to pan and scan right after.  Let me know.
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Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 09:36:14 AM
Just caught up on yesterday

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~~~~VIBES TO JOE'S ANGEL~~~~~~~~~~~~~~[/move]
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:56:24 AM
I like High Time as well....although Bing's leading lady is a bit hard to understand.....I think it's a French accent.  And yes the segues are cute.  I have only seen it in pan and scan, but the college life is so different than it is nowadays as to seem.....quaint.  And if we're talking this genre, I guess I would have to say I really liked BERNADINE with Dick Sargent and Pat Boone.

DR RODZINSKI I read that about 23 Skidoo and A Tale of Two Cities as well.  Interesting....maybe another scholar can sort it out for us.

BACHELOR FLAT didn't do much for me, but I think it's because Terry-Thomas and his "silly ass" character grows tiresome for me very quickly.
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Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 10:16:26 AM
Holy moley or rye - page three!

AARDVARK!

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Post by: Jennifer on February 16, 2005, 10:17:10 AM
DR Jose, yesterday you asked why I decided to add sour cream to my egg whites.  Well, I had been making another recipe with cream cheese and egg yolks (blended into egg whites).  And I had used some sour cream with the cream cheese.  And it had added a nice flavor.  So I decided to try some sour cream with the egg whites for the meringes.  And it helped them rise (as well as giving them a better taste).

Yum.

Also, you mentioned that you recognized 2 people on American Idol and said that one of them was "going to Hollywood".  If you were watching last night's episode, then all those people were already in Hollywood.  They cut the 75 down to 44.  And now tonight 20 more will be sent home, and we will see the final 24.
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Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 10:18:58 AM
Do our down under DR's ahave any interesting Aardvark tales to share?

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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 16, 2005, 10:19:57 AM
Good Morning!  Good Afternoon!

When I got up this morning, I noticed the sun was coming through the blinds in my bedroom, so I decided to go for a run today instead of popping in my workout DVD.  Gorgeous day for a run.  Sunny - yes, it's clouding over a bit right now, but the temp is supposed to be in the mid-60s for most of the day.  -And then the cold settles back in tonight.

So, I walked over to Byrd Park, then started my run on the Vita-Course - I can't even remember the last time I did that run.  Well,  I did three laps. Three miles!  Which is something I haven't done in a long time - if ever!  It truly was a case of mind of matter.  I almost stopped after the second lap, but then realized that more of the exhaustion was in my head rather than in my body.  And I even averaged an 11:00 minute mile.  Whew!

Then I came back to the apartment for a few push-ups, crunches and stretching.  And I need to make sure to stretch here and there throughout the day just to ease the soreness that I'm bound to wake up with tomorrow.  But it'll be a good sore!

Hmmm... "good sore"...???

Rain is predicted for this afternoon, but it's supposed to be sparse if at all.  But right now, I have the front door open, and there's a nice breeze going through the apartment right now.

I need to start unpacking some stuff this afternoon, as well as running a few errands before my dinner tonight with Steve.

It's sooooo nice to be home.
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Post by: JMK on February 16, 2005, 10:21:35 AM
The River is one of my favorites films as well.  If you think they don't make them like that anymore, I once again urge you to rent/buy Nowhere in Africa, which is somewhat similar in tone and is just as gorgeously shot.

23 Skidoo actually has a storied occult meaning which I am not allowed to divulge publicly.  :)  You can read a somewhat obfuscated version of it in Robert Anton Wilson's hilarious Illuminatus trilogy.  I once opened for Mr. Wilson, who was a raconteur par excellence but was quite bombed for most of the evening that I provided music for his speech.  In fact, I provided the mic and amp and had told the producer I needed to leave early, and when we took the mic and amp as Robert was speaking, he didn't notice at all.   ;D

Frances Farmer links:  well I personally think the best link of all is:

http://hometown.aol.com/jmkauffman/sheddinglight.html

But that's probably just me.   ::)
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Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 10:24:39 AM
Pseudoaardvark
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Post by: Jennifer on February 16, 2005, 10:24:49 AM
DR MattH, re: Alias and Lost both going over the hour.  It sure makes it difficult to tape them!  The weird thing here is that Lost is on CTV (Canadian channel). So even if i tape it on ABC, i still get the CTV feed.  This means that it ends early on CTV, then switches over to ABC and i get to see the end again (plus the ABC preview which is always different).  The problem I have is with Alias (which is on CTV on the weekend).  That is how i missed the end a couple weeks ago (now i just tape an extra 5 minutes).

I think i will definitely watch American Idol and tape Alias (especially since I need to concentrate much more for the latter!).
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 16, 2005, 10:25:05 AM
DR Jose, yesterday you asked why I decided to add sour cream to my egg whites.  Well, I had been making another recipe with cream cheese and egg yolks (blended into egg whites).  And I had used some sour cream with the cream cheese.  And it had added a nice flavor.  So I decided to try some sour cream with the egg whites for the meringes.  And it helped them rise (as well as giving them a better taste).

Yum.

Also, you mentioned that you recognized 2 people on American Idol and said that one of them was "going to Hollywood".  If you were watching last night's episode, then all those people were already in Hollywood.  They cut the 75 down to 44.  And now tonight 20 more will be sent home, and we will see the final 24.

Just what recipe were you making?  Some sort of cheesecake??

As for "AI" - What I thought I had said, or was trying to say, was that I recognized two of the 75 last night - that it was nice to see that they had "made it to Hollywood".  One of them made the final 44, one of them did not.  We shall see what happens tonight.  Apparently, a Richmonder also made the final 75, but since I didn't know about him, I wasn't following his progress last night.
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Post by: Ben on February 16, 2005, 10:25:46 AM
Found this on-line about 23 SKIDOO. I'm sure there is much more besides this:

"TWENTY-THREE (23) SKIDOO - This is commonly thought of as a 1920s phrase. But one reference says although it's "generally associated with the Roaring Twenties, it had in fact lost its popularity by the mid 1910s." ("Flappers to Rappers: American Youth Slang" by Tom Dalzell (Merriam-Webster, Springfield, Mass., 1996).

There are seven theories about the origin of "23 skidoo."

1. In Charles Dickens' "Tale of Two Cities," Sidney Carton is No. 23 of a multitude executed by the guillotine. "In the last act of the theatrical adaptation, 'The Only Way,' an old woman sits at the foot of the guillotine, calmly counting heads as they are lopped off. The only recognition or dignity afforded Carton as he meets his fate is the old woman emotionlessly saying 'twenty-three' as he is beheaded. 'Twenty-three' quickly became a popular catchphrase among the theater community in the early twentieth century, often used to mean, 'It's time to leave while the getting is good.'" ("Who Put the Butter in Butterfly?' by David Feldman, Harper & Row.) The theory that the 1899 play was the source of the phrase is attributed to Frank Parker Stockbridge. (Dalzell referring to "A Dictionary of Catch Phrases," by Eric Partridge, Stern and Day, New York, 1977.)

2. ".in the first few years of the century, memorabilia sold at vacation resorts and fairs were emblazoned with either 23 or Skidoo, and the two soon met. (Dalzell quoting Partridge.)

3. "Tom Lewis originated the fad word '23' in 'Little Johnny Jones' in 1904, and 'Skidoo' was tacked on later. (Dalzell quoting Partridge.)

4. "23 was possibly derived from a telegraphic shorthand code, not unlike trucker CB code, meaning 'Away with you!'" (Dalzell quoting Partridge.)

5. Thomas Aloysius Dorgan (TAD), a cartoonist and sportswriter, coined the phrase. The expression "never appeared in his work" but "the simple 23 did appear in a comic published on February 16, 1902." (Dalzell.) Another source says Cartoonist Dorgan "combined 'twenty-three' with 'skidoo.' Skidoo was simply a fanciful variant of 'skedaddle.'" (Feldman)

Skedaddle, according to "The Dictionary of Contemporary Slang" by Tony Thorne, Pantheon Books, originated in the American Civil War and ".suggestions have been made as to the word's derivation; it is probably a form of a dialect version of 'scatter' or 'scuttle.'" TAD "had an undeniably large role in the coining and spreading of slang." (Darzell.) He has been credited with coining "duck soup" and "hotdog." But at least one source says the word "hotdog" was not one of his "inventions": http://www.snopes.com/language/stories/hotdog.htm Accessed September 11, 2003.

6. "23-skidoo" came from an expression that construction workers used while building the Flatiron Building on 23rd Street in N.Y.C. 23rd Street is one of the wider streets in New York that is like an uninterrupted wind-tunnel between the East and Hudson Rivers. Frequently, when one is walking north or south on the avenues and comes to such an intersection, they can experience a sudden blast of wind as soon as the pass the wall of a corner building. Apparently, when the workers sat on the sidewalk to eat their lunches, they would watch women's skirts blow up from the sudden gusts. "I had long been told that these workers called this phenomenon a '23-skidoo.'" March 15, 2003, post on The Phrase Finder discussion forum. http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/index.html

7. The phrase originated in the Panimint Mountains in Death Valley in the early 1900s. The mining town of Skidoo had 23 saloons and if you were going to go get drunk you would try to get a drink at each of the saloons. This started the phrase of going "23 skidoo" if you were going to have a good time. Only two buildings in skidoo were wood. All the others were canvas. September 19, 2000, post on The Phrase Finder discussion forum."
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Post by: Jennifer on February 16, 2005, 10:27:20 AM
And may I just say for those who watched AMERICAN IDOL that I LOATHE the tendency of Paula Abdul to fake being emotional and leading up to telling the rooms of quarterfinalists that they're leaving only to turn around and surprise them that they're in to the next round.

I agree, I cannot stand that.

It was interesting to me how obvious it was which groups were staying and which were leaving.  I think the judges mostly made the right calls.  Because I didn't see anybody from the losing group who I liked.

Should be interesting tonight.  
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 16, 2005, 10:27:37 AM
BK - That's a great pic of Leslie Parrish.  Even I[/b] am impressed!

;D
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Post by: Jennifer on February 16, 2005, 10:30:30 AM
Just what recipe were you making?  Some sort of cheesecake??

No, I was making a sweet cheese snack, sort of like a cheese pancake.

You blend 4 ounces of cream cheese and 2 egg yolks (i added sour cream). And then 8 packets of sweetner.  And then you beat egg whites and gently fold the cream cheese in them. You bake at 350 or 375 for 10 minutes.  They are nice low carb treats. I serve with sour cream.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 16, 2005, 10:32:58 AM
OK - I need to get cleaned up and head out for a bit...

Laters...
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Post by: Charles Pogue on February 16, 2005, 10:46:32 AM
MattH, the title number of DAYDREAMER is a song I love.  I have it both on the original album and a 45 release, sung by Bob Goulet.  It's been invoked on this site many a time, as I also believe Mr. BK is also fond of it.  I have been fiercely lobbying Mr. BK, as Mr. Guy Haines' producer, to include the number on the newest Guy Haines album, as Mr. Guy Haines' vocal stylings would be perfect for this song and it would be nice to hear another version besides Mr. Goulet's (though Mr. Goulet does a fine job with it).  So, Mr. BK, I am putting in yet another plea to include this wonderful number.

Glad my off-hand "23 Skiddo" has produced such interesting responses as to its origins.

Larry, I am currently heavy into doing some writing work which does not allow music with any kind of lyrics as it proves too distracting to my concentration.  So I am saving all your delicious offerings for a time when I can devote my full attention to them and luxuriate in them.
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Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 10:50:43 AM
I have picked up my Claremont High School LP of Li'l Abner, which I'll listen to this afternoon.  In the cast: Wayne Moore, David Lee - I wonder...

I booked an appointment with my hairdresser Teddy.  I haven't been to him in two years (I was using Grant Geissman's lovely wife, Lydia).  Teddy was out on the road with David Bowie, and then I just got used to getting my hair cut by Lydia in a much more convenient location.  It will be grand to see Teddy again - he's done my hair since 1971 and nobody does it better.  I'm also getting highlights.  If I'm in the sun my hair gets them naturally, but I haven't been in the sun, other than occasional moments, in ages.
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 16, 2005, 10:52:23 AM
And, of course, the very excellent LOST and ALIAS to look forward to watching this evening.

Note to those who record: both shows are slated to go past the hour tonight - LOST will be three minutes over and ALIAS two minutes over.
Which means that Alias will actually run a minute short, but you won't know it because it will run over.  Right?

Or will Lost and Alias running over consecutively mean that they will run five minutes over together?

(Whatever, it means less of WifeSwap, which is a good thing!)
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 16, 2005, 10:57:31 AM
I sang this when I was in 7th grade boys choir.  We even had arm choreography!  Sadly, I can still remember some of it! ;D
You can probably still sue for retroactive damages.   :P
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 16, 2005, 11:02:56 AM
"Friends" from the 1970's . It was an English film I believe. The score was by Elton John.  I saw it as a double bill with "The Godfather" (there's a strange combination!) I have never seen it or heard of it since that one showing, and had I not owned the soundtrack record I woud have though t I dreamed it!  Everyone once in a while I look on ebay fo it,but of course all I get is stuff relating to the TV show!
The cover of the soundtrack was a black and white drawing of the central couple, with the background done in a shade of Barbie Pink.

(My college roommate had it.  Didn't play it much, though.)
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Post by: MBarnum on February 16, 2005, 11:03:22 AM
BK, it is too bad I don't still have the recording of my Phoenix High School's 1979 production of LIL ABNER. LOL! Starring Susan Chumlea, Steven Bartlett, Annette Rose and Michael Barnum.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 16, 2005, 11:05:07 AM
BK, was Seijun Suzuki the Japanese director whose DVDs you have been watching? If so did you see KANTO WANDERER? I have toyed with the idea of picking up that DVD as it sounds good....but I don't want anything too artsy, just some fun B-movie-ish type stuff.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on February 16, 2005, 11:06:35 AM
I watched a bit of fluff this morning with breakfast called THREE LITTLE GIRLS IN BLUE on Fox Movie Channel.  It actually had some lovely songs, notably YOU MAKE ME FEEL SO YOUNG (to which Vera Ellen did a big dance number) and SOMEWHERE IN THE NIGHT which is a song I knew all the lyrics to and I know have a rendition somewhere on something, but can't remember where...Ah!  I think I just did...It's a Buddy Clark album, that's the voice I identify with that song...

It was apparently Celeste Holm's first film, done right after her success as Ado Annie and her role and number have strong echoes of that character's coy daffiness.  

Also interesting is that Charles Smith, a perenniel supporting player (I remember him best as Rudy in SHOP AROUND THE CORNER who takes over as messenger boy when Alfred gets promoted. He goes out to Christmas dinner with Frank Morgan at the end of the movie) plays the romantic interest for Vera Ellen.
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 16, 2005, 11:28:50 AM
AARDVARK comes from two Afrikaans words meaning "earth pig."

With the exceptions of Link Heartthrob and crew (http://www.nostalgiacentral.com/tv/variety/muppetshow.htm) (of course), this sounds redundant to me.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 16, 2005, 11:32:07 AM
To counteract the Leslie Parrish's rampant cheesecake-ness, here is a photo of my previous interviewee, Richard Harrison that I just won on Ebay.

Who knew he could cook?

(http://i22.ebayimg.com/01/i/03/62/19/c6_1_b.JPG)

The pan looks empty to me.  Is this  photo from the Henry Willson school of hot cooking?
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 16, 2005, 11:38:40 AM
BK, it is too bad I don't still have the recording of my Phoenix High School's 1979 production of LIL ABNER. LOL! Starring Michael Barnum.

As Appassionata Von Climax!
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 11:39:58 AM
True DR JMK - but since your site is the college education on Frances, I thought DR HISAKA had better go to elementary school first. :)

Yes, who would have thought the origin of 23 Skidoo would be so convoluted and disputed.  English is an interesting language to be sure.

DR CP - reading about your housing changes and improvements....does your house have a Hollywood celebrity in its history?
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 11:42:52 AM
Page 4 Dance!  ;D
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 11:45:44 AM
DRMBARNUM thanks for the Classics Image copy.  Your interview with William Reynolds was terrific.  Really enjoyed reading it.  I found out a lot of interesting things.  And the photos were great!

I also loved the Sally Fraser interview in the same issue.  What a great bunch of memories she has.

It's fun to read about a couple of people who are realistic about what they did and had fun doing it - but moved on with their lives - and in fact HAD lives away from their work.

THANKS!

MR BK is getting highlights in his hair.  You will look lovely at the Courts Show this weekend, in case anyone wants to take a photo!
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 11:47:17 AM
I remember the FRIENDS album cover, too.  Kind of a racy drawing and all that pink!  I think the film was on late night on the CBS movie many many years ago, but I didn't see all of it.  
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 16, 2005, 11:49:55 AM
DRMBarnum, I just got in today's post the copy of CLASSIC IMAGES you were kind enough to send.  Thank you for your generosity.  As you know I already purchased a copy, so I have an extra one I'd be happy to offer another DR if you don't mind.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on February 16, 2005, 11:57:23 AM
JRand54, no celebrity that I know of...though we met Tom Sturges (I think that's his name) at some WGA function and apparently he lived here at one time.  Where my Gunga Din poster hangs in the front hall is where he once hung one of his father's posters His father was Preston Sturges.
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Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 11:58:16 AM
Kanto Wanderer is good, but not my favorite of his films.  I like his wackier stuff, like Youth of the Beast (just out from Criterion).
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 11:58:52 AM
Very interesting, DR CP.  And of course then you are just two degrees away from Frances Farmer....right, JMK?
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Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 11:59:40 AM
Mr. Floor Man has been and gone.  He will first send out roof people to really repair the two problem areas, then he'll do the floor.  He assures me it's a one day deal to relay it, and then another day or two to refinish, but I'll have full use of my bedroom, and my work routine won't be disrupted.  So, excellent.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 12:06:27 PM
MR BK - might a suggest a subtle updating of your hairstyle?  ;D
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Post by: MBarnum on February 16, 2005, 12:55:07 PM
Well maybe I will pick up YOUTH OF THE BEAST as well. The actor, Akira Kobayashi is in KANTO WANDERER and he appeals to me...well, he looks appealing, as I have never seen him in a movie  before  8)

Here is another Japanese Yakuza movie from the 60s that I think I will need to buy....

(http://www.moviegoods.com/assets/product_images/1020/224165.1020.A.jpg)
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Post by: MBarnum on February 16, 2005, 12:56:35 PM
Thanks JRand54! Glad it arrived!

Maybe we should go ride horses on Sally's ranch sometime!

Elmore3003, yes, feel free to pass that Classic Images on to someone!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 16, 2005, 12:57:15 PM
Yes, I think I had read a review of THE DAYDREAMER when it came out on DVD. I just didn't make any move to get myself a copy of it. I would like to see it again, and seems like I noticed it on one of the premium pay movie channels not too long ago either.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 16, 2005, 12:59:07 PM
I'll be watching ALIAS "live" because it looks SO much better in high definition. I'll record AI and watch it later zipping through the commercials.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 01:08:08 PM
I thought Sally and her husband had a cattle ranch!
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 01:09:49 PM
Black-Tight Killers - in Color!  Sounds like a winner to me!  I love the tagline:
girl gangs ASSAULTING AND KILLING for kicks!

Kind of like The Violent Years:  Pajama Parties! Heavy Petting! And Murder!!
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 01:12:31 PM
Elmore3003- I'd be glad to take that Classic Images off your hands if you haven't promised it to someone else yet!

FRIENDS is one of those record albums that haunts bargain bins nationwide. I would never have heard of the movie but for the fact of seeing that pink LP hundreds of times in my record siftings.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 16, 2005, 01:35:47 PM
Elmore3003- I'd be glad to take that Classic Images off your hands if you haven't promised it to someone else yet!


DRRodzinski, it's yours!  We should meet on the Upper West Side and make the exchange.
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Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 01:44:55 PM
I'm back from various and sundried errands, about which more later.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 16, 2005, 01:52:08 PM
DR MBarnum:  What I like best about you is that you come off as purely genuine...what we read/see seems to be who you truly are.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 16, 2005, 01:55:50 PM
I got around to watching MEDIUM today, and I loved it. The show always has surprises and the visions she has are not always as they appear. The surprises come when we see how her visions actually work in real life. Just wonderful.

Also enjoyed last night's SCRUBS and COMMITTED. Valerie Harper played Nate's mother in the latter show, and it's always a pleasure seeing her.

As for SCRUBS, half of the show was filmed before a live audience (it's actually a one camera show generally), and I LOVED when the dyspeptic janitor made his entrance and the audience just ATE HIM UP. He's my favorite character, too.
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 02:01:59 PM
Elmore3003- Cool. Let me know when is good.

Me mother called from Indiana, and she sold somebody's house and the guy was like, "I have all these boxes of records and I don't know what to do with them." She smartly said, "My son would probably take them." Oh indeed!

So I have to call tonight to have her tell me what the records are. Could be junk, but in a few hundred, there must be some goodies. Worst case: A lot of late 70s poorly pressed million sellers like Boston, Journey, that sort of thing. But the guy was older, so it could be some good stuff. We'll see!
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Post by: Charles Pogue on February 16, 2005, 02:02:33 PM
Matt H. , I saw DAYDREAMER once eons ago shortly after it first came out...maybe its first TV run.  I can't say I was overwhelmed.  and, truthfull, with the exception of DAYDREAMER, I remember most of the other songs being rather negligible.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 16, 2005, 02:07:01 PM
"Believe it or not, I'm walking on air...." -- I am aghast, agape and astounded!!!  My DVD of the First Season of "The Greatest American Hero," ordered yesterday from Amazon.com with a 2nd business day delivery request, arrived TODAY.  Less than 24 hours after I ordered it.

Wow.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 16, 2005, 02:09:21 PM
My lunch today, taken at "Cre-Asian", a small restaurant in San Leandro CA:

Hot/Sour Soup
Tempura Asparagus
Jasmine Rice plate with Pineapple Beef/Teriyaki sauce

I'm still full, and it's been almost two hours.

It was w-o-n-derful!
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Post by: Michael on February 16, 2005, 02:28:44 PM
Top Cat was an animated version of Sargeant Bilko (You'll Never Get Rich) just as The Flintstone was an animated version of The Honeymooners
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Post by: Michael on February 16, 2005, 02:30:17 PM
My ask BK question:

If you ever do another label would you sell the cds like ITunes does? (By the single song or the album).
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Post by: Michael on February 16, 2005, 02:31:02 PM
Do the extend episodes of Lost and Alias have more footage or more commercials?
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Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 02:49:12 PM
My ask BK question:

If you ever do another label would you sell the cds like ITunes does? (By the single song or the album).

When I begin the journey of a new label, I have many interesting notions, which I've had for the last two years.  I can't really discuss those notions because we know certain types read this here site and we wouldn't want to be giving them any ideas.  But, rest assured, I have interesting notions.

I'm thinking about food.  Writing today has been a struggle, but I like the way it's coming out - but it's not going to be an eight page day like yesterday.  Today I'll be lucky to get four pages, but that's fine.

AARDVARK!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 16, 2005, 03:05:46 PM
As for SCRUBS, half of the show was filmed before a live audience (it's actually a one camera show generally), and I LOVED when the dyspeptic janitor made his entrance and the audience just ATE HIM UP. He's my favorite character, too.

Yes, dyspepsia is always a huge crowd-pleaser!

:D
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Post by: Danise on February 16, 2005, 03:34:53 PM
Evening folks.

Not much to say for myself tonight.  We’re finely having nice weather down here.  

Since I’m the only one on the board right now I take it it’s the same for everyone else.  

Wednesday blues I guess.  At least we have LOST tonight.

Vibes for Joe’s Angel!

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I am really enjoying the Seaford saga.  I’m up to book four.  I even dreamed about him last night.  I don’t usually do that about a book character.  The only other that comes to mind was Paul from Dune.

Laters.


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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 16, 2005, 03:36:05 PM
What is this lull?

Do I have bad breath?

Or is it just that folks are in travel/dining mode on the east coast, while mid-westerners are getting off...and left coasters are wrapping things up for the day?

I feel so....a-l-o-n-e...............
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 03:55:12 PM
I'm here - I'm here.  I may not be genuine like MBARNUM, but I am here.
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Post by: TCB on February 16, 2005, 04:01:31 PM
To counteract the Leslie Parrish's rampant cheesecake-ness, here is a photo of my previous interviewee, Richard Harrison that I just won on Ebay.

Who knew he could cook?

(http://i22.ebayimg.com/01/i/03/62/19/c6_1_b.JPG)

Who cares if he can cook!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 16, 2005, 04:06:00 PM
I'm here - I'm here.  I may not be genuine like MBARNUM, but I am here.

:D

I think you're pretty REAL, too, JRand....even if I don't quite get your obsession with B-movie queens!

I think it's a charming part of who you are, however, so please understand that my saying "I don't get" the obsession in NO WAY IMPLIES I am complaining about it.

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D



Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 16, 2005, 04:26:24 PM
Who cares if he can cook!

Ahhh...TCB....most definitely a case of "better late than never"!
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Post by: TCB on February 16, 2005, 04:28:18 PM
Sorry, Ron.  I just got home, and it is my first chance to check today's posts.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 16, 2005, 04:29:05 PM
It was a compliment....hope you took it that way.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: S. Woody White on February 16, 2005, 04:30:24 PM
I have just realized, MY LIFE CONTAINS CONFLICT!!!

Lost and Alias both will be running over tonight...

But a NEW EPISODE of Good Eats is scheduled to start at 10:00!!!


 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o


(Actually, I've already checked the recipes for tonight's show.  The program is on carrots (title: "A Taproot Orange"), and his recipe for glazed carrots is pretty much like mine, only he uses ginger ale as the cooking/glazing liquid, while I prefer apple juice with some sugar added.)

Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: TCB on February 16, 2005, 04:43:04 PM
It was a compliment....hope you took it that way.


Yes, I did.  It is just hard to live up to my reputation when they won't let us post from work!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 05:04:06 PM
I have eaten a turkey sandwich of my own making, and a salad of my own making.  I am on the road to losing weight now.  Lost some over the last two days, and if I can be good this evening, I shall lose more.  
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 16, 2005, 05:10:54 PM
Good evening, fellow dear readers.

I hope Angel Jim's hearing went well today and that both families can have a big celebration together soon.

My question for Ask BK Day:
Dear BK,
Is Guy Haines going to sing "Laura" on his new CD?

Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jennifer on February 16, 2005, 05:12:04 PM
Good vibes for Joe's friend. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: TCB on February 16, 2005, 05:20:49 PM
You know, many years ago, I lost 165 lbs.  But believe me, the divorce was worth every penny that it cost me.







Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 05:54:27 PM
We have to save Laura for our film noir album.

Now, let me get this perfectly straight - I AM THE ONLY ONE ON THIS BOARD AT SIX O'CLOCK???
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: George on February 16, 2005, 06:07:16 PM
No, you're not...sort of.  Actually, I'm at work and have been very busy!  Today is the cut-off day for our invoicing.  The invoices for books and A/V items that our library has bought have to be enterered into the computer by the time the last person in the Acquisitions department leaves today (and that would be me) or they won't get paid at the end of the month. :o And that would not be a good thing.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Charles Pogue on February 16, 2005, 06:28:11 PM
I'm glad Guy Haines is not singing Laura on the new album.  As I like Guy Haines' rare and less-frequently-done selections and Laura is just done too much.  However, Guy Haines should definitely sing the rare and less-frequently-done DAYDREAMER.

Will Mr. Haines' producer be revealing the ultimate selections or will he reserve it for a surprise upon the album's imminent release?  And that is my BK question for the day.  I personally think I'd almost rather not know until nearer the time.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Charles Pogue on February 16, 2005, 06:28:59 PM
At six o'clock I was walking Tewkes.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: TCB on February 16, 2005, 06:41:42 PM
Has Ann caught up?
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 07:01:48 PM
Ann is never catching up.  I'm afraid I've given up on dear Ann.

Pogue: I probably won't reveal the selections until just before the release.  People have been known to come here and RIP OFF OUR IDEAS.  So, I've stopped giving details about things I'm working on.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 07:03:05 PM
I'm afraid I've given up on dear reader Jay as well.  Too bad, really.  But, them's the breaks.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 07:08:57 PM
And dear reader Stuart seems to have gone the way of dear brother Jay.

And you know, I'm not supposed to say these things, but I just find it ever so off-putting, oh, yes, I find it ever so off-putting.  Thank heavens we still have the best group of people on the Internet, with new ones joining us all the time.

This is just my opinion, but this site has given a lot of comfort and entertainment to a lot of people, and for a couple of them, for whatever good reasons they may think they have, to just up and leave without so much as a how-do-you do is just downright or even upleft peculiar to me.  Oh, I know the PMs and the e-mails fly fast and furious, but they don't come my way, so for me it's a little like a slap in the face - both to me and other dear readers.

I will now get off my soap box.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 07:11:02 PM
I do hope elmore will put aside his loathing of the Drama Book Shop and that he'll come to the reading.  It won't be quite the same without him there.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 07:11:49 PM
I put on the movie Charly, and promptly fell asleep.  I hate when that happens.  I know have to go back to the beginning.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 07:12:10 PM
What am I, doing a monologue.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 07:14:15 PM
No ... not a monolog.

What is this, Hyde Park?
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 07:15:40 PM
Guy goes into a bar, sits down, orders a drink.  He suddenly hears, "Hey, nice tie."  He looks around, doesn't see anyone.  Takes a swig of his drink.  He hears, "Nice suit."  He looks around, doesn't see anyone.  Very puzzled, he takes another drink.  He hears, "You're lookin' really good tonight."  Looks around, same thing.  He calls the bartender over and he says, "Look, this is driving me a little crazy - I keep hearing a voice saying things like, "Nice tie, nice suit, you're lookin' really good tonight."  What gives?  The bartendar says, "Oh, it's the peanuts - they're complimentary."
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 07:16:23 PM
Thanks DR RON - but do I really have an obsession, or is it just a piquant curiosity?

I have to work on my project.  I have to finish this thing!  It has to be done by Friday.  And I want to get to the end, so I can send it through the computer one more time before numbering the pages.

*sigh*
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 07:17:01 PM
LOL complimentary abvtd nts, no dbt.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 07:19:18 PM
Lovely blonde girl goes out to go ice fishing, just like she saw on tv.  She cuts a hole in the ice and drops in her line.

Suddenly a voice from above says: "There are no fish under the ice there."

She thinks is it God speaking to her, so she moves a few feet away.  The same thing happens.  Then it happens again.  

Finally she says:  "Are you God?"

And the voice says: "No.  This is the manager of the skating rink.  There are no fish under the ice."
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 07:20:20 PM
I don't think Richard Harrison has anything in his pan.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 07:20:34 PM
Page Six!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 07:22:12 PM
Page Six Celebration!   8)

Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 07:32:15 PM
AARDVARK!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: S. Woody White on February 16, 2005, 07:39:51 PM
We have to save Laura for our film noir album.

Now, let me get this perfectly straight - I AM THE ONLY ONE ON THIS BOARD AT SIX O'CLOCK???
On Wednesdays?  Probably.

When it's six o'clock on the West Coast, it's nine o'clock on the East Cost.  We were all busy watching Lost and Alias.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 16, 2005, 07:44:31 PM
I hope to someday hear Guy Haines sing "Laura."
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: S. Woody White on February 16, 2005, 07:51:40 PM
Tonight, for dinner, I made Sweet and Sour Chicken, and Spicy Glazed Carrots.  This was all served up on a bed of rice, of course.

Der Brucer liked the chicken, but didn't care for the carrots since he thought they were too spicy and, therefor, inedible.  At that moment, Marty, the big black doggie, carefully reached over onto der B's plate and snatched himself a carrot.

It's nice to know that someone likes my cooking!  (He went back for seconds!!!)
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 08:35:24 PM
Well BK, I can't find my copy of HIGH TIME and fear it may have been recorded over by dark forces. But it is likely as you say, letterboxed titles, then pan and scan. We may never know now. :'(

The Mom phoned in the record haul and there was actually another bad option that I had not forseen: Lots of boring religious music. Don't get me wrong, I like some of that stuff, the weirder the better. There was a Louvin Brothers LP in there that should be nice. But Eddy Arnold and Tennesee Ernie Ford singing hymns isn't too exciting. Beyond that there were some Billy Vaughan LPs, Ames Brothers "Destination Moon" which is pretty good, Julie London, some old jazz, Hugh O'Brian-"TV's Wyatt Earp Sings", "April Love" Soundtrack, Margaret Whiting... Maybe 50 or so keepers.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 08:37:31 PM
I think Guy Haines should do Ray Peterson's "Tell Laura I Love Her". That would show 'em all!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 16, 2005, 08:37:48 PM
Good Evening!

Well, I ran one errand... then another... then another... and so on... and so on...

After running my errands, I headed out to the West End to meet Steve for dinner at Maggiano's.  Well, since it was Maggiano's, we both ate very heartily.  We both should probably have eaten less there, and taken home more leftovers.  Steve decided to order a Full Size portion of pasta so that he would have leftovers to take home.  And, boy, will he have leftovers!  Two, three even four days worth!  Myself, I'll have a nice lunch tomorrow of Lasagna Bolognese.   -And, yes, we ordered dessert too - tiramisu.

-I hadn't been to Maggiano's in a while, and I had forgotten just how reasonable their prices are considering how generous their portions are.

After dinner, we headed back to his place to watch "American Idol".  The girl I worked with a few years ago made it to the final 24!

:)
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 16, 2005, 08:43:23 PM
After watching "AI" Steve started Google-ing for the song they used during the closing montage - which turned out to be Freiheit's "Keeping The Dream Alive"...  Which leads to a question for BK and DRs:

The refrain for "Keeping the Dream Alive" sounds very much like another song - from the 70s we think - but the "orginal" is more uptempo.  We were thinking the refrain ends with the phrase, "we can make it all through the night".

???

Needless to say, we were both stumped.  We could hum the tune, but we couldn't find the right son after Google-ing all possible permutations of the lyrics we think are correct...

So... Just so that I can sleep tonight...  What is the song?!?!?!

It sort of goes like this:

Da da da da
Da da da da
Da da da make it all through the night....

???

;)
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Matt H. on February 16, 2005, 08:44:38 PM
There is no additional footage on those shows that spill over into the next hour. In fact, when the producers started getting irate mail about the episodes, they frankly admitted that they were not making the shows any longer; it was the greedy network (1) selling more commercial time (2) using the added minutes to promote more of its own product (3) trying the thwart viewers from leaving their network and going to a rival network's show at the top of the hour.

It's not called show BUSINESS for nothing!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 08:45:17 PM
Where are those West Coasters now?

Hmm... Is this the beginning of an HHW East Coast-West Coast feud? Like the rappers do?
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 16, 2005, 08:45:56 PM
Oh...

And the three mile run I took this morning has already started having it's "effect" on me.  I'm fine as long as I'm moving, but if I've been sitting down for a while and then start to get up... Whoa!

I just need to be sure to stretch before heading to bed tonight, drink some water, and take an Advil or two.

:-\
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Matt H. on February 16, 2005, 08:46:54 PM
OK, had to record AMERICAN IDOL since it came on opposite ALIAS, and have just now watched it. I was only disappointed by one person who didn't make the final 24.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Matt H. on February 16, 2005, 08:48:48 PM
As for ALIAS, this may be the episode which Jennifer Garner submits for Emmy consideration. She has two and a half sensational confrontations with Sloane (Ron Rifkin) that crackle with hatred and emotion.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 08:53:50 PM
Well, JoseSPiano, I am somewhat of a pop music nut myself and I have been quite stumped by your query. When one doesn't hear the tune, it is difficult to place how the Da Da's should sound.
BUT, I did find one song that fits the bill, though it is not exactly uptempo and not from the 70s: Cyndi Lauper's "All Through the Night".

Sample lyric that fits your da da structure:
We have no past
We won’t reach back
Keep with me forward all through the night
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: S. Woody White on February 16, 2005, 08:55:19 PM
Well BK, I can't find my copy of HIGH TIME and fear it may have been recorded over by dark forces. But it is likely as you say, letterboxed titles, then pan and scan. We may never know now. :'(

The Mom phoned in the record haul and there was actually another bad option that I had not forseen: Lots of boring religious music. Don't get me wrong, I like some of that stuff, the weirder the better. There was a Louvin Brothers LP in there that should be nice. But Eddy Arnold and Tennesee Ernie Ford singing hymns isn't too exciting. Beyond that there were some Billy Vaughan LPs, Ames Brothers "Destination Moon" which is pretty good, Julie London, some old jazz, Hugh O'Brian-"TV's Wyatt Earp Sings", "April Love" Soundtrack, Margaret Whiting... Maybe 50 or so keepers.
WHAT???!!!

No copies of Rick Dees singing "Disco Duck"???

What is this world coming to?

 :-\






 8)
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 16, 2005, 08:55:55 PM
Question for BK:

Is there any LP that you had that you were "responsible" for ruining?  -Leaving it in the heat, scratching it accidentally, etc.

I still remember putting my crate of LPs and 45s in the back of my parents' big ole yellow Ford Gran Torino - with a black interior!  We were moving from New London, CT down to Arlington, VA.  Well, I thought I had protected them, but, alas, a bunch of them warped from the heat.  -But they did make for some fun listening! ;)
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 08:59:06 PM
Perhaps I shall watch Alias now.  I think the TIVO unit has made the adjustment for the extra length, as it hasn't started recording yet, as Lost is still on.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 08:59:38 PM
AARDVARK!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:02:01 PM
DR RODZINSKI you must click on this link and then click on Julie London for the BEST recording session outtake EVAH!   ;D

http://www.kittyville.com/wayout/julie.html (http://www.kittyville.com/wayout/julie.html)

Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 16, 2005, 09:07:53 PM
Well, JoseSPiano, I am somewhat of a pop music nut myself and I have been quite stumped by your query. When one doesn't hear the tune, it is difficult to place how the Da Da's should sound.
BUT, I did find one song that fits the bill, though it is not exactly uptempo and not from the 70s: Cyndi Lauper's "All Through the Night".

Sample lyric that fits your da da structure:
We have no past
We won’t reach back
Keep with me forward all through the night

BY RODZINSKI! I THINK YOU'VE GOT IT!

Many, many thanks.  Now I can sleep tonight.  I just hope Steve is/can sleep tonight too!  -I think it's a bit late to call him right now - but if I see him pop on later.

-I checked the sound clips on Amazon. Bingo!

FYI - Here's the link to the Amazon listing for the soundtrack of "Say Anything".  The song, "Keeping the Dream Alive" is on it.  Maybe if you click on the audio sample, you can confirm that the refrains sound similar.  ;)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000026T6/qid=1108616828/sr=2-2/ref=pd_ka_b_2_2/103-8535597-3618217 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000026T6/qid=1108616828/sr=2-2/ref=pd_ka_b_2_2/103-8535597-3618217)
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: S. Woody White on February 16, 2005, 09:08:26 PM
Wouldn't it be great if, just once on Lost, one of the survivors of the crash would turn to the camera and say "I don't have a backstory"?



 :-\
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Charles Pogue on February 16, 2005, 09:08:35 PM
JRand, loved the Julie London outtake which confirms to me what I always expected:that's she a right broad.

Jose, I used to travel with my records and record player when I was touring.  My car trunk was slightly dented and I drove through a bad rainstorm once to my destination.  I had a lot of wet album jackets and had to carefully dry off a few records.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:16:31 PM
LOL - I posted that link a few months ago.  I thought you had heard it already.  YUP Julie was okay.  I still listen to several of her albums.  I love her COLE PORTER album a lot!  And the cover art was always so sophisticated.....Julie.....in whatever key!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:17:24 PM
DR SWW - that will never happen on LOST!  But at least it is a written show!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 09:17:39 PM
Jose-Most definitely a knock off of that couplet. Good call!

JRand-Bad news, I couldn't get Julie to run on my computer. Said I needed a Real Player update then when it searched for update, found nothing for me.

Oddly, the Troggs outtake did work, and that is some funny f-ing stuff.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:17:58 PM
Hey DR ROSZINSKI - ask DRCHARLES POGUE about the upcoming miniseries he wrote!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:18:20 PM
Nothing compared to Julie!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:19:21 PM
Might be worth an update - save the link - you won't be sorry.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 09:19:48 PM
I like in THE GIRL CAN'T HELP IT, how the guy had his heart broken by Julie London and she keeps appearing to him in ghostly fashion, singing "Cry Me a River".

Also, Charles Pogue, what's this about the upcoming miniseries you wrote?
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 09:21:41 PM
Hello boys, 12:18 in the AM EST, so hello from tomorrow to you west coasters
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:21:53 PM
Julie London Page Seven Pose.  :o

(http://blog.lewrockwell.com/lewrw/archives/JulieLondon.jpg)
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:22:46 PM
THE BIRDS is on.  To be followed by THE LAST VOYAGE.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 09:22:52 PM
JRand- Have you ever heard the studio outtake where someone has turned down all of the vocal tracks on "Hey Jude" except for Linday McCartney? Oh, dear, that's good times.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 09:22:55 PM
AARDVARK!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 09:23:09 PM
I'll be in the Jacuzzi by ten.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Tomovoz on February 16, 2005, 09:23:16 PM
I think Guy Haines should do Ray Peterson's "Tell Laura I Love Her". That would show 'em all!
Certainly not Marilyn Michaels' "Tell Tommy I Miss Him".
(I love "answer" songs)
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 09:26:58 PM
I was at a Town Meeting tonight, the Tanger Outlet people, have discovered out little hamlet and have decided it is the perfect place to put a 190 store "Outlet Mall", complete with BJ's Wholesale Club and 16 screen , 3000 seat movie theatre., and five  restaurants.

Not to worry tho' during the "off season" (like now)... we shouldn't get more than 8000 cars in on a weekday or 15,000 on the weekend days, maybe double that during the holidays.  Oh! and the main east /west road in town, the one EVERYONE takes to get ANYWHERE in town, they want to make one way, towards their lovely little outlet of course .

The citizens are very unhappy!!! Will that deter the Town Board? No, of course not!!!

Am I bitter? YES!!!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:27:07 PM
Oh yes DR RODSINSKI - that particular McCartney take was played a LOT last time Sir Paul came through Indy on tour.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 16, 2005, 09:28:31 PM
I hope someday to hear Guy Haines sing "Tell Laura I Love Her."
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:29:25 PM
Ah DR VIXMOM....I feel your pain.

We subdivided a large property, put in streets, streetlights, sewer & waterlines, and turn berm on the road....and then the local zoning board decided (after we put up six homes) that no new construction could be done because of the airport and the noise pollution the homes would be subjected to.  Talk about owning a road to nowhere!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:30:28 PM
Me too TOMOVOZ.....

QUEEN OF THE HOUSE, JUDY'S TURN TO CRY - all those great "what happened next"  songs.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:31:18 PM
MR BK do you listen to your IPOD while jacuzzi-fying?

Did you play through ZING A LITTLE ZONG?
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:32:10 PM
DR LAURA is that an Affack duck on your avatar?
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 09:34:00 PM
Tomovoz, you need this Skeeter Davis LP I found recently called "Here's the Answer". It features original songs by guys Skeeter promptly answers.
"Tell Tommy" is on there.

Also: Jim Reeves does "He'll Have to Stay"
Skeeter responds: "He'll Have to Go"

Floyd Cramer: "Last Date"
Skeet: "My Last Date (With You)" Great how she answers an instrumental!

Hank Locklin: "Please Help Me I'm Falling"
Skeet: "I Can't Help You, I'm Falling Too"

Eddy Arnold: "I Really Don't Want To Know"
Skeet: "I Really Want You To Know"
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Charles Pogue on February 16, 2005, 09:34:30 PM
Rodzinski, I have written a mythologically serious HERCULES...think Lord of the Rings meets I, Claudius.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 09:34:55 PM
I have had a couple of LPs melt in the trunk, but I learned my lesson.  

I don't listen to the iPod in the Jacuzzi.  I like to think and/or talk on the phone.

No, I haven't even printed out the song yet, jrand, but I will.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: MBarnum on February 16, 2005, 09:36:02 PM
I thought Sally and her husband had a cattle ranch!

Well, we can milk the cows then! LOL!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:37:09 PM
Okay I will get my gloves.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:37:39 PM
And of course you know Skeeter Davis' mother:

Ma Skeeter!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 16, 2005, 09:38:58 PM
DR LAURA is that an Affack duck on your avatar?

I don't know from Aflack. This is an Indian runner duck I found in a local park who posed for a photo one day.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:40:56 PM
Haven't printed it out yet?  Okay, then no news is good news.

Reminds me of a Bette Davis story.  Bette was out on the road with a play in late 1957.  A note came back saying that Warner Bros was doing "The Helen Morgan Story" and would Bette be interested in playing the mother in the film?  Bette thought it was a bit strange, since she had left WB under less than ideal circumstances, but she thought she would take the bait.  She sent a telegram to Jack Warner:  "Interested in me for role of mother Helen Morgan Story?"

Jack Warner wired back:  "No Bette.  We never even thought of you. Jack Warner"
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:41:34 PM
He looks lovely DRLAURA.  He should consider signing up with an agency.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 09:42:27 PM
Ah DR VIXMOM....I feel your pain.

We subdivided a large property, put in streets, streetlights, sewer & waterlines, and turn berm on the road....and then the local zoning board decided (after we put up six homes) that no new construction could be done because of the airport and the noise pollution the homes would be subjected to.  Talk about owning a road to nowhere!

Oh my! Butyou were on the other side, you were the builder?  We know these guys have zero chance of being turned down.  And the head of teh company sat in the back and had his snotnosed little 25 year old son run the meeting.  He kept telling
us that they were doing this for the betterment of Deer Park, said if they didn't have this we would have to deal with a office complex.  So I stood up and said we would welcome an office complex, the omnly traffic generated wouuld be the employees Mon - Fri, they would bring living wage jobs to the town,  there wouldn't be night or weekend traffic and we wouldn't have packs of teenagers hanging around

What they are bring us are part time, miniumum wage jobs , heavy traffic when we are home from our jobs and the kids are home from school, and an attractive nuisence for those with too much time on their hands ....

This kid (who I have shoes older than) told me that perhaps I wasn't very well aquainted with the town, and that a office building would generate more traffic.  I advised HIM that I had lived in this town since 1966, and that there used to be a Aerospace company employing 7500 peoeple on the exact site he wants to build on  and I am extremely well aquainted  with the type of traffic it generated.

I got applause and his daddy came up to take over the presentation

daddy gave us a lecture about how we should be "grateful" for their interest in the property and said (not in so many words,of course) that  if we didn't watchput , they would just raze the current buildig there, and have their property taxes reduced to vacant land rates and then we'd be begging him to build  

How to win friends and influence people huh?
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:42:31 PM
Must do some work now.  
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Jrand74 on February 16, 2005, 09:44:09 PM
DR VIXMOM - congratulations!  I don't hold out much hope for your cause - but congratulations!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 09:44:43 PM
Rodzinski, I have written a mythological serious HERCULES...think Lord of the Rings meets I, Claudius.

Two of my very favorites, I look forward to seeing this.  Do we have expectations as to when that may be?
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Charles Pogue on February 16, 2005, 09:45:46 PM
Vixmom, air date is presently scheduled for sometime sweeps week in May.
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 16, 2005, 09:46:04 PM
I was at a Town Meeting tonight, the Tanger Outlet people, have discovered out little hamlet and have decided it is the perfect place to put a 190 store "Outlet Mall", complete with BJ's Wholesale Club and 16 screen , 3000 seat movie theatre, and five  restaurants.
Tanger owns the three major outlet malls here in Rehoboth Beach, but we can't blame them for the congestion exactly.  The malls were already here, and Tanger bought them from the previous owners.

Our major problem is all the housing going in, with no additional roads or any plans on improving transportation or sewage or fire or police departments or ...

You get the idea.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 09:46:53 PM
Holy moley on rye - page eight!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 09:47:15 PM
DR VIXMOM - congratulations!  I don't hold out much hope for your cause - but congratulations!

Thanks, I have no hope whatsoever..this is New York and $$ talks....(especially when it's talking with an Italian flair, but lets not go there....., oops I did!)

good thing I don't have a horse I'm fond of....
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: S. Woody White on February 16, 2005, 09:47:23 PM
The 23-Skiddoo isn't a dance, is it.

Phoooey.   :P
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: MBarnum on February 16, 2005, 09:48:09 PM
THE BIRDS is on.  To be followed by THE LAST VOYAGE.

OH, little Tammy Marihugh trying to navigate her way on a beam strung across that huge gaping crater in the ship!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: S. Woody White on February 16, 2005, 09:48:50 PM
Aw, heck, send all those shoppers down to Delaware.  We ain't got sales tax!   ;D
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 09:49:51 PM
Vixmom, air date is presently scheduled for sometime sweeps week in May.

any particular network?
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 09:51:44 PM
Okay, I must really go to bed, I have to get up in five hours, but I havre just been so mad I knew there was no point in trying to lie down until I was totally exhausted.

Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 09:54:55 PM
I know what would make feel bett, DR SWW come Cook for me... my mouth waters when I hear of your dinners, and my cooking is very plain.. I am married to an Englishman y'know, the meal must be meat , no fancy sauces or spices please, there must be potatoes, no rice, noodles etc although stuffing (bread, no sausages, fruits etc etc) and a vegatable, preferably peas

I used to know how to cook, but now I am more of  heater upper!!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 09:55:08 PM
AARDVARK!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 09:55:17 PM
Jacuzzi time.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: George on February 16, 2005, 09:55:48 PM
Where are those West Coasters now?

Hmm... Is this the beginning of an HHW East Coast-West Coast feud? Like the rappers do?

No!  I was watching "Lost" at 8:45 p.m.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: MBarnum on February 16, 2005, 09:57:37 PM
Just finished interviewing Michael Forest. A very, very nice guy! And he did a great interview!

And BK, you might be interested to know that Michael Forest guest starred on the same Star Trek episode as your love, Leslie Parrish.

You may also be interested to know that Ms. Parrish now lives up my way, somewhere around Seattle.

And you may be even more interested to know that Michael Forest has been in contact with her in recent years, and may be able to contact her to let her know that I would like to interview her!
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Rodzinski on February 16, 2005, 10:00:03 PM
vixmom-You gotta fight those bullies. Look at what the Crossings outlet mall has done to the Poconos, or what the outlet mall of Gilroy, Cal. has done to the Garlic Capital of the US, to name two examples I've seen. They would say, oh, look at the business and jobs we brought! But downtown Gilroy is now a shell of  a few antique stores; that area of the Poconos is now a traffic mess. Ah well. Progress, right?

Having so much fun here, but I gotta hit the hay. Glad we worked out the East-Coast/West Coast Feud. Peace, brothers and sisters.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: vixmom on February 16, 2005, 10:02:35 PM
Good night all

Last question of the night, SWW are you and der Brucer going to be able to make the NY trip next month? Feel free to answer on the morrow, sweet rest here I come...
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Charles Pogue on February 16, 2005, 10:12:14 PM
BK, people come, people go...but we still get to page eight...And people come back too...
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Tomovoz on February 16, 2005, 10:13:31 PM
Tomovoz, you need this Skeeter Davis LP I found recently called "Here's the Answer". It features original songs by guys Skeeter promptly answers.
"Tell Tommy" is on there.

Also: Jim Reeves does "He'll Have to Stay"
Skeeter responds: "He'll Have to Go"


Have the album: I think the only original for Skeeter was "Im Falling Too"
I have about 100 answer songs!! All of them bad.
Jeanne Black had Hit answer song to "He'll Have To Go".  I also like the Homer & Jethro Version "Put Your Fat Mouth A Little Closer"

Another version of Last Date years later by "Emmy Lou Harris - different lyrics.
You need to know all that of course.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Tomovoz on February 16, 2005, 10:15:31 PM
Whoops! A while since I used a quote. You get the drift.

Segue into Drifters!!!

Of course Damita Jo answered both "Save The Last Dance For Me" and "Stand By Me"
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 16, 2005, 10:27:03 PM
Well, with my run this morning, and my very hearty dinner tonight, I'm sensing it's time to Wussburger... So..

Goodnight.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 10:35:46 PM
MBarnum, that is great news.  Don't hog her to yourself - she must read the Kritzer books and I must meet her.  And if you interview her, it will appear HERE first.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 16, 2005, 11:04:14 PM
I'm at sea...perplexed...didn't DR Stuart tell us all and one, one and all, that DR Jay would be back among us in the near future?

It's my bedtime.  I am tired and in hope that I will go to sleep and sleep soundly until my alarm awakens me at oh-dark-thirty tomorrow.

Yes, DR JRand54, I think it's a small obsession.  Curiousity does not yield years and years of "Allison Hayes Picture of the Week" postings.  Curiousity is a sometime thing.

You've got it good, and that ain't bad.

TTFN.

AW.

A

C

GN

Ron
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 16, 2005, 11:05:24 PM
MBarnum, that is great news.  Don't hog her to yourself - she must read the Kritzer books and I must meet her.  And if you interview her, it will appear HERE first.

And there must be a very, VERY wonderful full-length photo of her as Daisy Mae inscribed scandalously to and for BK.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 11:20:40 PM
Notes are written, word of the day is chosen. and all is well with the world and all is world with the well.
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: Ann on February 16, 2005, 11:44:37 PM
I am here, I have caught up.  I have a lovely piece of carrot cake in which to drown my sorrows.  
Title: Re:THE ABBVTD NTS
Post by: bk on February 16, 2005, 11:49:55 PM
We don't want you to have any sorrows, dear Ann.