Haines His Way

Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on January 27, 2019, 12:05:31 AM

Title: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: bk on January 27, 2019, 12:05:31 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of the day of the concert, and now it is time for you to post until the concert cows come home.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: bk on January 27, 2019, 12:06:42 AM
And the word of the day is: PROSOPOGRAPHY!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 12:46:30 AM
Hello
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 12:48:13 AM
I was reading/sleepinf/reading/sleeping....you get the pattern.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 12:50:30 AM
DR TCB sets sail this afternoon.  Yesterday was his flight to Tampa.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 12:51:01 AM
I hope all went well and he is sleeping in his hotel room.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: FJL on January 27, 2019, 04:43:57 AM
Vibes to TCB for a great trip.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: FJL on January 27, 2019, 04:44:27 AM
First East Coast post today!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: ChasSmith on January 27, 2019, 05:10:28 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: ChasSmith on January 27, 2019, 05:11:58 AM
Two nice packages received yesterday:

"Show Girl" DVD from DR George, and CDs from Kritzerland. Thanking you both, good sirs.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: ChasSmith on January 27, 2019, 05:13:06 AM
Break legs vibes for BK & Co. for a great show at the Autry tonight!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 05:30:52 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 05:31:21 AM
Vibes for BK and company.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 05:31:43 AM
George, thank you for the disc.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Druxy on January 27, 2019, 05:39:18 AM
I got a terrific unsolicited FB review for THE LAST MONSTERS.  Hope you don't mind my sharing.

Posted by Tim Williams.


Enjoying my new Kindle Fire, and today I read a two-act play, "The Last Monsters" by screenwriter, novelist, Hollywood publicist and Facebook Friend Michael B. Druxman. This mini-drama focuses on three great Hollywood Horror stars waiting in the wings to be called to appear in what amount to bit parts in the 1956 "B" thriller THE BLACK SLEEP--aged, frail recovered morphine addict Bela Lugosi, unknowingly on the verge of his death, grousing about his lower salary and a part without spoken lines; alcoholic Lon Chaney, Jr., fretting about getting his work in before he gets too drunk to perform and anxious about how the new Universal picture about his more famous father will depict his family; and the pragmatic, level-headed John Carradine, spouting Shakespeare and acting as referee between the other two, who don't exactly get along.

I was told once upon a time by another Facebook friend--correctly--that plays were meant to be seen performed and not simply "read" like books. But I found in the short time it took me to read this play that I had no trouble at all depicting the actual actors playing themselves--I could see their faces, and hear their unmistakable voices as I read, and experienced a deep sense of nostalgia in doing so.

It would be really wonderful, I think, to see this play performed by a really good cast, perhaps as part of an omnibus production with some of Druxman's other "Hollywood Legends" short plays. I think that would be an enjoyable evening...

Well, done, Michael!

https://www.amazon.com/LAST-MONSTERS-Play-Hollywood-Legends-ebook/dp/B01CXB7V5K/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1457909456&sr=1-1
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: ChasSmith on January 27, 2019, 05:50:00 AM
Last night I continued down the anthology path with DR. TERROR'S HOUSE OF HORRORS, Amicus's first venture for which DR Jrand68's very own SUBOTSKY! penned the stories. My UK Blu-ray includes a worthy hour-long documentary on the history and the inspirations for these tales. I found a couple of the segments a bit overlong for the material, but hey. The framing story with Cushing and Lee and the other gentlemen on the train is amusing.

It's wonderful to finally have the original release intact, as opposed to the weird DVD one(s) with the German main titles and video-sourced end credits. Unfortunately, that's mitigated by the transfer's infamous heavy application of DNR, the wiping out of all evidence of film grain, so there's still that video "sheen" to the proceedings.

Tonight, back to my original favorite, ASYLUM, which I haven't seen in a decade or so. It should be most interesting to view, now that I'm much more familiar with the other Amicus offerings.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2019, 05:56:33 AM
Break legs vibes for BK & Co. for a great show at the Autry tonight!

Ditto!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2019, 05:58:23 AM
And, Good morning, all!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2019, 06:00:35 AM
Another cold night has passed, with Annabelle under the blankets asleep at my knees and Thatch curled up at my chest on top of them.  It limits my restless sleeping, but they seem to like it.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2019, 06:02:53 AM
I'll work on How To Succeed . . . until around 4:00, then put it away and tidy my desk.  Tomorrow I begin a week of receipts, tallies, accounting.  Yes, it's IRS Hell!  And that's no Amicus anthology.   Welcome my horror.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2019, 06:04:42 AM
Where are all my withholding forms is the big question.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 27, 2019, 07:28:21 AM
HA!  Now we're talking DR CHAS SMITH!  Among my favorites if not my FAVORITE!!!!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 27, 2019, 07:28:32 AM
Concert vibes for MR BK & Co.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 27, 2019, 07:28:56 AM
Grammar alert!

In the notes today, MR BK split his infinitive.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 27, 2019, 07:30:22 AM
Yes it was a great party last night.....7 - midnight!  Much music and mirth....and the famous Barnabas Collins concoction.  I have plenty left.....

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/50865272_10218714099268797_6076476913851826176_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_eui2=AeEVS-Wugv-IKs_Rnh5I52P0Q7fa6a2x6SQ1qhhPrR6wQswZCbHSpGdvrEfw00wObibRimBc8kvLoaK5olKKLFAUjvwE1v1UyKJsaNpph0MwNQ&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=987662534544ec287edb7da99879e034&oe=5CC5BBCB)
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 27, 2019, 07:31:27 AM
We even had a special guest that caused screams ...  :D

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/50867139_10218714433477152_4491230838817554432_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_eui2=AeFheuEI_aoiqbWXCXpL5FWQGH1p1j0T3Aa4ScXhlcjGOEeluTxC-G_PTTpRAS-egBugg28Gc3YETRZBzWxPd9LNYDuFu86RCXTxRt9Sh_Ryjg&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=2c8a2dc5f49b16979433820cf55053ac&oe=5CBF2B0C)
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: ChasSmith on January 27, 2019, 07:40:54 AM
Party animals!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: bk on January 27, 2019, 07:52:02 AM
I'm up, I'm up - six and a half hours of sleep.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: bk on January 27, 2019, 07:52:16 AM
Already shaved and in about twenty minutes I shall shower.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 08:19:38 AM
Break legs vibes for BK & Co. for a great show at the Autry tonight!

Ditto.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 08:20:57 AM
Nice review DR Druxy.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 08:22:26 AM
DR Jrand, great photos.  You obvioysly had a fun time with your sisters.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: bk on January 27, 2019, 08:51:51 AM
I shall shortly be on my way to the Autry for sound check and show one, and then show two, and then food.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: William F. Orr on January 27, 2019, 09:54:47 AM
JRand:  Some grammarians think that is an obsolete rule invented by 18th-century teachers of Latin.  Star Trek fans, probably! Till took :-\
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: William F. Orr on January 27, 2019, 09:57:33 AM
Don't know where that "Till too" came from
 Coffeve
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2019, 11:31:21 AM
The meeting with the Vixters future in,was was. Ok
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2019, 11:31:53 AM
We invited them for a tour of the resort and lunch today
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2019, 11:32:27 AM
This morning when we reached out they advised that they weren't comingbe auseuts raining
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2019, 11:33:35 AM
I wonder when they were planning to tell us if I hadn't reached out to them  2 hours before we expected them to arrive to confirm our address
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2019, 11:34:08 AM
Still she's marrying the son not the parents
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2019, 11:46:22 AM
Still she's marrying the son not the parents

And until a christening or burial you do not have to see them.  Ever.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: FJL on January 27, 2019, 12:07:07 PM
Grammar alert!

In the notes today, MR BK split his infinitive.


If he wears a long jacket, maybe no one will notice.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: FJL on January 27, 2019, 12:07:31 PM
Show vibes to BK!!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: FJL on January 27, 2019, 12:12:12 PM
Nice review, Druxy!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 27, 2019, 01:01:26 PM
LOL DR WILLIAM F ORR....I guess that includes me.....strange words now and then pop up.....

Thanks DR JANE - yes I do love my sisters, we are had a great time.

Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 27, 2019, 01:01:43 PM
Yes DR CHAS SMITH we are indeed the partiest of animals.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 27, 2019, 01:02:12 PM
DR VIXMOM maybe they wanted you to enjoy the expedition without their interference.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 01:12:12 PM
This morning when we reached out they advised that they weren't comingbe auseuts raining

What!  They didn't go because of rain  :o
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 01:12:42 PM
I wonder when they were planning to tell us if I hadn't reached out to them  2 hours before we expected them to arrive to confirm our address

Oh my.  I am sorry.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 01:12:57 PM
Still she's marrying the son not the parents

And you like him :)
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 27, 2019, 01:14:31 PM
YES DR DRUXY a fine review.....it is a good play and I hope it gets lots of productions!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 01:15:48 PM
Still she's marrying the son not the parents

And until a christening or burial you do not have to see them.  Ever.

Well, they do live in the same area as the kids.  Maybe.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 01:18:33 PM
We didn't meet Bryan's in-laws until the wedding.  We had a nice time with them, even went out to dinner together.  After returning home we attempted to continue to communicate.  Sometimes they responded and then eventually not.  Oh well.  I do envy people who become family with their in-laws.

My parents and my in-law were not close but they did get along and occasionally got together.  After my mother died my in-law often invited my father over for the Jewish holidays even though we weren't there.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: ChasSmith on January 27, 2019, 01:24:35 PM
In-laws can be such strange creatures.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: ChasSmith on January 27, 2019, 01:27:39 PM
ASYLUM — Done! And fun, as always. I definitely appreciated certain things in it more than before. A nice return.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: ChasSmith on January 27, 2019, 01:40:30 PM
Next up:  It’s not Amicus, though you’d think so by the cast and crew. TALES THAT WITNESS MADNESS. Unfortunately, it gets low marks, but this will be my first time seeing it since ‘73 and I remember almost nothing of it.

Might watch it later this evening. If not, then tomorrow night.

Actually, there’s one more that I’d include in this batch — a later one (1981) that I never saw:  THE MONSTER CLUB. And I don’t have it here so it’ll have to wait.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: ChasSmith on January 27, 2019, 01:45:33 PM
A heads up for anyone who’s interested:
I was just reminded that tonight is “RENT: LIVE!”, 8 pm on FOX.

As a dinosaur who has never seen any incarnation of it, I’ll DVR this one to watch sometime.

Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2019, 02:42:14 PM
I've packed up How to Succeed . . . for the week, and Annabelle helped me clean off my work table and prepare for my tax prep.  Tonight I will go through my paid statements and organize them.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2019, 02:44:53 PM
A heads up for anyone who’s interested:
I was just reminded that tonight is “RENT: LIVE!”, 8 pm on FOX.

As a dinosaur who has never seen any incarnation of it, I’ll DVR this one to watch sometime.


I saw the original Broadway production of Rent several times, from the original cast through several cast replacements.  I'm very fond of the show, but I'm passing on the broadcast with its interminable commercial breaks.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2019, 02:47:38 PM
And on the bad news front, when I picked up the post in my mailbox there was a "pay up or get out" letter from one of the head honchos of the real estate office managing my building.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 03:18:50 PM
Oh no!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: William F. Orr on January 27, 2019, 03:29:01 PM
As regards Rent, the previous 'live' shows had very short breaks.  On our cable service we have it on demand for a few weeks.  I enjoyed Legend as JC--sexiest savior I've seen!

Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Druxy on January 27, 2019, 03:33:21 PM
I can believe that they are airing RENT opposite the S.A.G. Awards.

Thankfully, you can record one of them.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 03:39:12 PM
DR TCB is sailing the open seas.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 04:25:44 PM
Bad news, Elmore. Hope everything works out quickly.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 04:26:02 PM
It's been a long day. Not enough naps.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 04:28:14 PM
I'm watching Pete Kelly's Blues, directed by and starring Jack Webb, with a fun cast that includes Lee Marvin, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Janet Leigh and some might fine music. The script is fairly Disney and the production looks like it was filmed on a budget. But who cares?
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 04:52:42 PM
Ella sang Hard-Hearted Hannah. Peggy Lee is wonderful. If only the script would go away.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 05:13:09 PM
Ella sang Hard-Hearted Hannah. Peggy Lee is wonderful. If only the script would go away.

This trailer is funny https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsCECHYWJbY
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 05:26:32 PM
Last night, Jane asked, "How many authors did you see there?"  My answer:  I don't know exactly.  I met at least 10 authors (when I got their autographs), but there were many more there.  I also saw a few others as I walked by their presentations, but I didn't go into any of those events.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 05:30:24 PM
Break legs vibes for BK & Co. for a great show at the Autry tonight!

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 05:30:47 PM
Two nice packages received yesterday:

"Show Girl" DVD from DR George, and CDs from Kritzerland. Thanking you both, good sirs.

You're welcome, ChasSmith!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 05:31:20 PM
George, thank you for the disc.

You're also welcome, John!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 05:32:30 PM
I got a terrific unsolicited FB review for THE LAST MONSTERS.  Hope you don't mind my sharing.

Posted by Tim Williams.


Enjoying my new Kindle Fire, and today I read a two-act play, "The Last Monsters" by screenwriter, novelist, Hollywood publicist and Facebook Friend Michael B. Druxman. This mini-drama focuses on three great Hollywood Horror stars waiting in the wings to be called to appear in what amount to bit parts in the 1956 "B" thriller THE BLACK SLEEP--aged, frail recovered morphine addict Bela Lugosi, unknowingly on the verge of his death, grousing about his lower salary and a part without spoken lines; alcoholic Lon Chaney, Jr., fretting about getting his work in before he gets too drunk to perform and anxious about how the new Universal picture about his more famous father will depict his family; and the pragmatic, level-headed John Carradine, spouting Shakespeare and acting as referee between the other two, who don't exactly get along.

I was told once upon a time by another Facebook friend--correctly--that plays were meant to be seen performed and not simply "read" like books. But I found in the short time it took me to read this play that I had no trouble at all depicting the actual actors playing themselves--I could see their faces, and hear their unmistakable voices as I read, and experienced a deep sense of nostalgia in doing so.

It would be really wonderful, I think, to see this play performed by a really good cast, perhaps as part of an omnibus production with some of Druxman's other "Hollywood Legends" short plays. I think that would be an enjoyable evening...

Well, done, Michael!

https://www.amazon.com/LAST-MONSTERS-Play-Hollywood-Legends-ebook/dp/B01CXB7V5K/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1457909456&sr=1-1 (https://www.amazon.com/LAST-MONSTERS-Play-Hollywood-Legends-ebook/dp/B01CXB7V5K/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1457909456&sr=1-1)

Congrats, Druxy!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 05:35:18 PM
Yes it was a great party last night.....7 - midnight!  Much music and mirth....and the famous Barnabas Collins concoction.  I have plenty left.....

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/50865272_10218714099268797_6076476913851826176_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_eui2=AeEVS-Wugv-IKs_Rnh5I52P0Q7fa6a2x6SQ1qhhPrR6wQswZCbHSpGdvrEfw00wObibRimBc8kvLoaK5olKKLFAUjvwE1v1UyKJsaNpph0MwNQ&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=987662534544ec287edb7da99879e034&oe=5CC5BBCB)

Great picture, Jrand!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 05:45:03 PM
Where is everybody tonight?
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 05:45:09 PM
Watching Rent?
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 05:45:18 PM
Watching the SAG?
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 05:45:36 PM
I don't know what I'm going to watch next.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 05:45:54 PM
I've got a three-hour drama about the Reformation all in German.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 05:47:42 PM
Last night after my ALA Midwinter conference in Seattle, I saw Green Book with my friend Margo, and we both thoroughly enjoyed it!  I thought it would go in certain directions, but it didn't, and that pleasantly surprised me.  I had forgotten that I'd heard that it was "inspired by true events."  I was really surprised when they said that the two men remained friend for the rest of their lives and died within months of each other in 2013.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 05:48:51 PM
And the Magnificent Ambersons. I wish I liked the book better, but Tarkington's casual racism is a little too much for me to stomach. I couldn't make it through. I had no active sympathy for any of the characters, but I did have an active dislike of too many of them. The movie is more successful, IMO.   
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 05:49:53 PM
Glad to read it, George. I do want to see that. If I ever have time to get to a movie theater again.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 05:51:40 PM
Where is everybody tonight?

I'm recording the SAG Awards because I'm making MP3 files of YouTube videos that will be used as sound effects for a play that a friend of mine directing.  Hannah (the friend) only asked me to help on Friday, and she only sent me the links to the videos at about 10:30 last night (when I was at the movies), and a LOT of them are 10-hour videos of campfires noises, or river sounds, or waterfall sounds, so having to download 10-hour MP4 videos, then convert them to WAV files to edit, then crop them and save them as MP3 files is taking FOREVER! :o
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 05:54:41 PM
And of these videos (there are 24 total), about 18 or so are very long, and she only needs only 2 to 10 minutes of each!  The other six or so are short and much more manageable.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 05:56:21 PM
We didn't meet Bryan's in-laws until the wedding.  We had a nice time with them, even went out to dinner together.  After returning home we attempted to continue to communicate.  Sometimes they responded and then eventually not.  Oh well.  I do envy people who become family with their in-laws.

My parents and my in-law were not close but they did get along and occasionally got together.  After my mother died my in-law often invited my father over for the Jewish holidays even though we weren't there.

When my sister and her now late ex met and got married, both sets of parents became friends.  Even after they got divorced and to this day, they remained friends.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 05:56:37 PM
A heads up for anyone who’s interested:
I was just reminded that tonight is “RENT: LIVE!”, 8 pm on FOX.

As a dinosaur who has never seen any incarnation of it, I’ll DVR this one to watch sometime.

I set my DVR to watch it.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 05:57:01 PM
A heads up for anyone who’s interested:
I was just reminded that tonight is “RENT: LIVE!”, 8 pm on FOX.

As a dinosaur who has never seen any incarnation of it, I’ll DVR this one to watch sometime.


I saw the original Broadway production of Rent several times, from the original cast through several cast replacements.  I'm very fond of the show, but I'm passing on the broadcast with its interminable commercial breaks.

I'm going to make a DVD of it...without commercials...if anyone else is interested. ;)
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 05:59:41 PM
And on the bad news front, when I picked up the post in my mailbox there was a "pay up or get out" letter from one of the head honchos of the real estate office managing my building.

Nooooo!!!! :( :o :P
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 05:59:52 PM
I can believe that they are airing RENT opposite the S.A.G. Awards.

Thankfully, you can record one of them.

Or both.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 06:02:09 PM
PAGE FOUR DANCE!!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 06:04:20 PM
Last night, Jane asked, "How many authors did you see there?"  My answer:  I don't know exactly.  I met at least 10 authors (when I got their autographs), but there were many more there.  I also saw a few others as I walked by their presentations, but I didn't go into any of those events.

Thanks.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 06:04:33 PM
DR George were you familiar with any of the authors?
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 06:05:37 PM
Where is everybody tonight?

Talking to friends on messenger.  We are making plans for their 4th of July visit :)
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 06:07:12 PM
The couple who met us in Vegas for my birthday along with another good friend and her boyfriend we haven't met.  Three of us lived in the same building when we were first married.  The husband of the 3rd friend passed away when he was only 54.  After all these years she has a boyfriend.  We are extremely happy for her.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2019, 06:08:57 PM
I'm watching Pete Kelly's Blues, directed by and starring Jack Webb, with a fun cast that includes Lee Marvin, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Janet Leigh and some might fine music. The script is fairly Disney and the production looks like it was filmed on a budget. But who cares?

All I remember of the movie is "I Can Sing A Rainbow." I love Ella, but she's no actress.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 06:11:00 PM
Last night after my ALA Midwinter conference in Seattle, I saw Green Book with my friend Margo, and we both thoroughly enjoyed it!  I thought it would go in certain directions, but it didn't, and that pleasantly surprised me.  I had forgotten that I'd heard that it was "inspired by true events."  I was really surprised when they said that the two men remained friend for the rest of their lives and died within months of each other in 2013.

A happy ending, good :)
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 06:12:21 PM
And the Magnificent Ambersons. I wish I liked the book better, but Tarkington's casual racism is a little too much for me to stomach. I couldn't make it through. I had no active sympathy for any of the characters, but I did have an active dislike of too many of them. The movie is more successful, IMO.   

Then I am really glad I didn't read the book cuz it is not my favorite movie. 
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 06:14:03 PM
Where is everybody tonight?

I'm recording the SAG Awards because I'm making MP3 files of YouTube videos that will be used as sound effects for a play that a friend of mine directing.  Hannah (the friend) only asked me to help on Friday, and she only sent me the links to the videos at about 10:30 last night (when I was at the movies), and a LOT of them are 10-hour videos of campfires noises, or river sounds, or waterfall sounds, so having to download 10-hour MP4 videos, then convert them to WAV files to edit, then crop them and save them as MP3 files is taking FOREVER! :o

I have no idea but this reminds me I need to put some notes together for my book group discussion tomorrow.  Since I was reading BORN A CRIME on the plane I didn't take notes at the time.  I highly recommend this memoir.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 06:14:40 PM
We didn't meet Bryan's in-laws until the wedding.  We had a nice time with them, even went out to dinner together.  After returning home we attempted to continue to communicate.  Sometimes they responded and then eventually not.  Oh well.  I do envy people who become family with their in-laws.

My parents and my in-law were not close but they did get along and occasionally got together.  After my mother died my in-law often invited my father over for the Jewish holidays even though we weren't there.

When my sister and her now late ex met and got married, both sets of parents became friends.  Even after they got divorced and to this day, they remained friends.

That is nice, especially since they share a grandchild.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 06:26:27 PM
A heads up for anyone who’s interested:
I was just reminded that tonight is “RENT: LIVE!”, 8 pm on FOX.

As a dinosaur who has never seen any incarnation of it, I’ll DVR this one to watch sometime.


I saw the original Broadway production of Rent several times, from the original cast through several cast replacements.  I'm very fond of the show, but I'm passing on the broadcast with its interminable commercial breaks.

I'm going to make a DVD of it...without commercials...if anyone else is interested. ;)

Without commercials, yes. Thank you
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 06:27:22 PM
I'm watching Pete Kelly's Blues, directed by and starring Jack Webb, with a fun cast that includes Lee Marvin, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Janet Leigh and some might fine music. The script is fairly Disney and the production looks like it was filmed on a budget. But who cares?

All I remember of the movie is "I Can Sing A Rainbow." I love Ella, but she's no actress.

She had maybe two lines of dialogue and two songs. And you're right.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 06:32:16 PM
I have read about the green book, not the movie, and look forward to seeing the movie about it.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 07:13:04 PM
DR George were you familiar with any of the authors?

Nope...at least, none of the authors whose autographs I got. ::) There were a few throughout the place that I'd heard of, but none of those were there.  And none of them are authors that I regularly read.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 07:17:20 PM
A heads up for anyone who’s interested:
I was just reminded that tonight is “RENT: LIVE!”, 8 pm on FOX.

As a dinosaur who has never seen any incarnation of it, I’ll DVR this one to watch sometime.


I saw the original Broadway production of Rent several times, from the original cast through several cast replacements.  I'm very fond of the show, but I'm passing on the broadcast with its interminable commercial breaks.

I'm going to make a DVD of it...without commercials...if anyone else is interested. ;)

Without commercials, yes. Thank you

You got it!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 07:18:12 PM
I have read about the green book, not the movie, and look forward to seeing the movie about it.

I only heard about the Green Book from Antiques Roadshow.  I think a couple of people had them valued.  Not incredibly valuable, but historically important.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2019, 07:34:26 PM
A heads up for anyone who’s interested:
I was just reminded that tonight is “RENT: LIVE!”, 8 pm on FOX.

As a dinosaur who has never seen any incarnation of it, I’ll DVR this one to watch sometime.


I saw the original Broadway production of Rent several times, from the original cast through several cast replacements.  I'm very fond of the show, but I'm passing on the broadcast with its interminable commercial breaks.

I'm going to make a DVD of it...without commercials...if anyone else is interested. ;)

Yes please!!!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 07:36:06 PM
How's the weather in Florida, Vixmom?
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 07:40:10 PM
A heads up for anyone who’s interested:
I was just reminded that tonight is “RENT: LIVE!”, 8 pm on FOX.

As a dinosaur who has never seen any incarnation of it, I’ll DVR this one to watch sometime.


I saw the original Broadway production of Rent several times, from the original cast through several cast replacements.  I'm very fond of the show, but I'm passing on the broadcast with its interminable commercial breaks.

I'm going to make a DVD of it...without commercials...if anyone else is interested. ;)

Yes please!!!

You're on the list, too!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 07:40:16 PM
The first episode of Reformation was excellent. The actor playing Martin Luther holds everything together. Will hopefully have time tomorrow night to finish it up.

The only hard part is that German television is much more progressive than American TV, so the scenes of medieval torture were hard to take.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2019, 08:44:49 PM
It's time for bed. Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 27, 2019, 08:46:10 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 27, 2019, 08:48:02 PM
Sorry to have been E & T.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 27, 2019, 08:48:32 PM
I have been traveling.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 27, 2019, 08:49:32 PM
But considering the weather, I might as well be home in Washington.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 27, 2019, 08:57:15 PM
When we arrived in Tampa on Saturday afternoon, it was overcast, but not bad.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 08:57:31 PM
Hi, Tom.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 08:57:54 PM
When we arrived in Tampa on Saturday afternoon, it was overcast, but not bad.

Where are you right now?
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: jan on January 27, 2019, 08:59:20 PM
Tom, you WILL have a wonderful SAFE trip!  I has spoken!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 27, 2019, 09:03:37 PM
This morning when I got up (at ten) it was pouring. Saturday night was my first sleep in two days, except a couple of naps on the plane.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 09:17:50 PM
 
5!!!!!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 27, 2019, 09:21:04 PM
Hello, George.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 27, 2019, 09:24:54 PM
It rained all day in Tampa and continued to rain when we boarded the ship, although I am sure that flies in the face of all Holland America TV commercials!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 27, 2019, 09:27:27 PM
It was raining so hard that during the water-logged muster drill, they allowed frail me and companion, Ken, to wait out the drill indoors.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 09:30:01 PM
It was raining so hard that during the water-logged muster drill, they allowed frail me and companion, Ken, to wait out the drill indoors.

That's nice.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 27, 2019, 09:30:18 PM
Tonight we are out to sea, and it remains rainy, but the seas are very calm — so far.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 27, 2019, 09:32:18 PM
Fortunately, I was able to watch the Pro Bowl in one of the bars, and even more fortunately I was unable to watch RENT.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 27, 2019, 09:34:37 PM
We arrive ar Key West tomorrow morning at 11:00; which means no getting up early.  Yeah!!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 09:38:44 PM
We arrive ar Key West tomorrow morning at 11:00; which means no getting up early.  Yeah!!

Very nice!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 27, 2019, 10:03:15 PM
Well, time to crash.  Good night, George.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 10:05:29 PM
I have read about the green book, not the movie, and look forward to seeing the movie about it.

I only heard about the Green Book from Antiques Roadshow.  I think a couple of people had them valued.  Not incredibly valuable, but historically important.

That would have been interesting.  I belive there was also a Jewish version of the Green Book.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 10:06:22 PM
But considering the weather, I might as well be home in Washington.

Oh no.  Is the sea rough?   Vibes the weather improves.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 10:07:21 PM
It was raining so hard that during the water-logged muster drill, they allowed frail me and companion, Ken, to wait out the drill indoors.

As they should.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 10:07:53 PM
Tonight we are out to sea, and it remains rainy, but the seas are very calm — so far.

That answered my question.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 10:08:13 PM
Fortunately, I was able to watch the Pro Bowl in one of the bars, and even more fortunately I was unable to watch RENT.

;D
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 10:08:44 PM
We arrive ar Key West tomorrow morning at 11:00; which means no getting up early.  Yeah!!

That's nice.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 10:09:02 PM
Good night, Tom.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 10:09:35 PM
Keith usually got us up around 6:00, 6:30 anyway to go to the gym.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 10:10:08 PM
'night Tom.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 10:24:32 PM
Keith usually got us up around 6:00, 6:30 anyway to go to the gym.

I'm so sorry for you, Jane.

 ;)
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 10:27:14 PM
POSSIBLE SPOILER TO A STAR IS BORN!







I have a friend with a daughter who has attempted suicide 3 times now.  Today she posted on facebook how much she enjoyed A Star is Born until the ending.  She asked for friends to please warn her if there is a suicide in a movie.  I have not watched any of the versions of this film because of the alcoholism and suicide.  With 3 remakes it surprised me there are people out there who do not know what the story is about.

Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 10:28:06 PM
Keith usually got us up around 6:00, 6:30 anyway to go to the gym.

I'm so sorry for you, Jane.

 ;)

;D

But it felt good to exercise once I got moving.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 10:38:17 PM
POSSIBLE SPOILER TO A STAR IS BORN!







I have a friend with a daughter who has attempted suicide 3 times now.  Today she posted on facebook how much she enjoyed A Star is Born until the ending.  She asked for friends to please warn her if there is a suicide in a movie.  I have not watched any of the versions of this film because of the alcoholism and suicide.  With 3 remakes it surprised me there are people out there who do not know what the story is about.

That's terrible about your friend's daughter.  It's great that she survived, though.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 10:40:26 PM
About tonight's broadcast of Rent Live, I just came across this article: 

Rent Live Is Not Quite So Live After Star Brennin Hunt's Injury (https://www.eonline.com/news/1008876/rent-live-is-not-quite-so-live-after-star-brennin-hunt-s-injury)
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 10:41:07 PM
:-\
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2019, 10:52:25 PM
POSSIBLE SPOILER TO A STAR IS BORN!







I have a friend with a daughter who has attempted suicide 3 times now.  Today she posted on facebook how much she enjoyed A Star is Born until the ending.  She asked for friends to please warn her if there is a suicide in a movie.  I have not watched any of the versions of this film because of the alcoholism and suicide.  With 3 remakes it surprised me there are people out there who do not know what the story is about.

That's terrible about your friend's daughter.  It's great that she survived, though.

Yes.  Once again she is in an excellent place for treatment.  I just hope this time she suceeds.  She was good for such a long time before this last setback.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 11:31:08 PM
I just now set my DVD burner to record Rent Live.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 11:32:03 PM
I'll go to bed before it's finished, so I'll work on it tomorrow night.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 27, 2019, 11:34:27 PM
I just now set my DVD burner to record Rent Live.


I thought it started at 8?
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 11:47:02 PM
I just now set my DVD burner to record Rent Live.


I thought it started at 8?

You're right.  The broadcast started at 8:00 and ended at 11:00.  I'm now recording the show onto my DVD burner from my Comcast DVR.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: bk on January 27, 2019, 11:48:58 PM
Back from a hugely long day and I'm exhausted.  But both concerts went really well - full houses for both, lots of really big laughs for the patter (and some unscripted patter, too), and wonderful musicianship and all that great Morricone music.  Both audiences loved it.  For me, I would have cut two numbers out of each act - in fact, I insisted we cut one for the second show and that really helped the first act.  So, the evening was a bit longer than I like - with intermission about two-hours and twenty minutes.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: bk on January 27, 2019, 11:51:58 PM
After the second show, several of us went to a local eatery.  I hadn't really eaten anything during the day save for a couple of those bite-sized Snickers and Milky Way things.  I had a Caesar salad and a hickory, bacon cheddar burger that was very good - and a few soggy fries.  It was fun.  I honestly was worried whether I'd have any voice at all for the second show - between the song I did and all that yakking for thirty minutes or however long my stuff was, I was all in vocally.  But we had 100 minutes to rest between shows and I just kept my mouth shut and then had three sips of hot tea.  But I got through the second show just fine, and my song was even better.  Go know.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: bk on January 27, 2019, 11:52:09 PM
Guess I should write some notes now.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 11:55:10 PM
Congrats on the successful shows, BK!
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 28, 2019, 12:04:49 AM
Oh, okay.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 28, 2019, 12:07:40 AM
I tossed and turned and moaned and groaned until I realized that I forgot to take my pain pills.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 28, 2019, 12:11:20 AM
Congratulations, BK, on the successful show and equally successful voice.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: TCB on January 28, 2019, 12:13:02 AM
Now I will try again to sleep.
Title: Re: THE DAY OF THE CONCERT
Post by: George on January 28, 2019, 12:15:56 AM
Good night, Tom.