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Title: MARK SPITZ
Post by: bk on June 13, 2005, 11:59:26 PM: Well, you've read the notes, you've sung "If You Knew Zebu Like I Knew Zebu," you've contemplated Mark Spitz, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're still playing with their zebus.
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Post by: bk on June 14, 2005, 12:00:51 AM: And the word of the day is: XENOPHOBIA!
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 14, 2005, 12:09:37 AM: Olympic memories:

The 1956 Olympics in my home town - when the world was young and innocent.
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Post by: George on June 14, 2005, 12:24:59 AM: Darn. I didn't win the Unseemly Trivia Contest. :'( ;)

Oh, well. Congratulations, DR Charles Pogue!

I can remember watching the 1984 (or was 1980) Olympics with Torville and Dean's Bolero number. I thought that it was absolutely incredible (I had never really watched ice dancing, just pairs skating...very different). After they became the big thing, there were stories about them showing past performances and their routine to the overture to Mack & Mabel. I thought that that was wonderful and funny!
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Post by: bk on June 14, 2005, 12:27:27 AM: I believe your name is listed amongst the winners, George. Anyone who guesses correctly is a WINNER. The prize-winner is chosen arbitrarily and at random, but everyone who guesses correctly is a true WINNER.

XENOPHOBIA, baby, XENOPHOBIA!
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Post by: Charles Pogue on June 14, 2005, 12:34:49 AM: It's was the clue "one of musical theatre's greatest leading men." For me, that could only be Alfred Drake. I went to Mr. Drake's credits, after that it was a cake-walk.

I am honoured to be among so many distinguished winners whose knowledge of these things is so superior to my own. I just got lucky this time.

I haven't watched the Olympics in years. As a consequence, I have no favourite Olympic moments. I remember, as most of a certain age do, the horrible attack on the Israeli team by terrorists back whenever it was.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on June 14, 2005, 12:35:31 AM: And Mr. BK, you know my address, you silly man!
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Post by: George on June 14, 2005, 12:36:51 AM: Quote from: bk on June 14, 2005, 12:27:27 AM
I believe your name is listed amongst the winners, George. Anyone who guesses correctly is a WINNER. The prize-winner is chosen arbitrarily and at random, but everyone who guesses correctly is a true WINNER.

Thank you, BK, for that!
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Post by: Charles Pogue on June 14, 2005, 12:37:40 AM: Oh...BK, NUDIE MUSICAL did indeed play on the Z channel. I know because that where I first saw it.

The Z Channel was a great thing...and like too many great things, it left us far too soon.
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Post by: bk on June 14, 2005, 12:42:05 AM: And was usurped by others, as usually happens with good ideas done well.

I can give you your sparkling prize if we sup this week.
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Post by: George on June 14, 2005, 12:44:24 AM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on June 14, 2005, 12:34:49 AM
It's was the clue "one of musical theatre's greatest leading men." For me, that could only be Alfred Drake. I went to Mr. Drake's credits, after that it was a cake-walk.

I'm not going to say what specific piece of information led me to the correct answer, because I'm afraid that that kind of information may not be included in future contests...although it hasn't always been in previous ones, nor has it helped me every time that it has been included...but it has more times that not. ;)
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Post by: George on June 14, 2005, 01:31:10 AM: I'm (finally) off to bed. 8)
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Post by: Ben on June 14, 2005, 04:32:20 AM: I, like Mr. Pogue, don't have many Olympic memories. I have friends who make time to watch both Winter and Summer games but, I guess my general dislike of sports just makes it easier to skip watching. If the Olympics come to NY (highly unlikely) I think I will be able to continue not watching.
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Post by: Ben on June 14, 2005, 04:33:04 AM: Hello, Woody. Just you and me this morning and I'm about to leave to wash my oatmeal bowl.
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 14, 2005, 04:36:54 AM: And I am leaving (after catching up) for the grandlads' "graduation" ceremonies, Alex from second grade and William from Pre-K.

I'm late, I'm late for a very important date!
No time to say hello, goodbye, I'm late, I'm late, I'm late!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 05:12:43 AM: Another late sleeping day! The heat is unbearable, and last night no amount of oscillating fans could render me unconscious. It was as though a heavy, hot damp blanket lay over me opressing movement and leaving the parts of my body and sheet not in the wake of the fans drenched in sweat. No, I do not like this weather. The weather reports promise relief soon, but soon is not soon enough.

I have no memories of "Olympic moments" even though I catch a goodly part of summer and winter broadcasts. I loathe women's gymnastics the most: I find their silly prancing about between the tumbling and leaping to be lousy choreography and a test of my patience.

I am crabby this morning!
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Post by: vixmom on June 14, 2005, 05:45:33 AM: Godd evening Tomovoz!! Did you have a lovely day? Are you feeling better? How is your autumn?

As you can see by dear elmore's post our late spring is very hot!!!

Sorry to say dear elmore but they are tlaking about high 90's again today
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Post by: vixmom on June 14, 2005, 05:52:43 AM: I cannot remeber any specific Olympic events other than Mark Spitz and the year it was in Atlant and the women';s gymnastics team won whenthe girl who had sprained her ankle still managed to make a spectacular leap over the horse

I like to watch the unparallel bars events and hte rings... the way those gymnasts seem to defy gravity

And I like the ice dancing, but I never go out of my way to watch the Olympics, if I happen to turn on the TV and its on well I'll watch for a while

Personally I am not in favor of NY getting the Olypmics, I think that it will cost more than it will bring in (just like the Republican convention last summer), and it will just increase NY's attractiveness as a target .
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 14, 2005, 06:04:40 AM: I'm a nut for the Olympics and I always look forward to both winter and summer editions. Favorite memories include:

The Miracle on Ice--US Men's Hockey Team beating the Russians in 1980.

The archer who ignited the Olympic flame with an arrow (I think that was Barcelona '92.)

Speed skater Dan Jansen finally winning a gold medal in '94.

After all the ugliness of the fixed judging of the pairs skating in 02, the Russian and Canadian teams coming out and skating together in a pas de quatre(?). And then the Russian team doing a beautiful Tramp and the Kid routine in the exhibitions performances.

Tonya Harding skating to the Theme from Godzilla (or was it the Theme from Jurassic Park?)

Skater Sarah Hughes coming out of nowhere and delivering a dead-on perfect performance with a big bright smile on her face throughout in 02.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 14, 2005, 06:05:38 AM: [move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~ ~ ~ ~ ~ JOB INTERVIEW VIBES FOR DR JED ~ ~ ~ ~ ~[/move]
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Post by: William E. Lurie on June 14, 2005, 06:14:27 AM: I was living in Los Angeles during the 1984 Olympics and since most natives left town to avoid them there was less traffic and it was so much easier to get around. The buses were empty and running faster and there were not nearlyas many cars on the streets. As soon as the Olympians left, the natives came home and trafic and bus service returned to its usual mess.
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Post by: vixmom on June 14, 2005, 06:14:59 AM: [move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~ MOST EXCELLENT INTERVIEW VIBES FOR DR JED~~~~[/move]
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Post by: Hisaka on June 14, 2005, 06:23:18 AM: A legend from the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964. The Japanese female Volleyball team was very strong and won a glorious gold medal, and they have been called “Witches of the Orient” since then. I have no idea why people called the girls such a terrific nickname. I suppose…that they endured through unthinkable hard trainings for the Olympics under a manager called “Demon”, who was unnaturally madly strict, that’s why the girls were given the nickname(I think they’re GOOD witches) The story still is introduced every time the Olympic year comes. There is no Wiches or Demon nowadays.
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Post by: Hisaka on June 14, 2005, 06:27:48 AM: I'm not sure...Mark Spitz is said to have founded an institution for handicapped children and counsels them with dolphins there, in Florida.
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Post by: vixmom on June 14, 2005, 06:41:26 AM: Did you know you could hire Mark Spitz to come to your next event? I wonder how he would fit in at my July 3 barbeque/pool party, in my 4 foot, 15 foot round pool......

http://www.markspitzusa.com/
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Post by: MBarnum on June 14, 2005, 06:48:17 AM: For some reason I can vividly remember Japanese gymnast Shun Fujimoto who, during the 1976 Olympics, competed even though he had just broken his leg. That has always stayed in my mind.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 06:56:05 AM: Good Morning!

10:00 and still no "official" call from the contractor...

:-\

In any case...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 06:59:29 AM: I seem to be waking around 9:15 lately instead of my usual 10:45 or 11:50, so... It's been nice having some "extra" day in my day.

As soon as I woke up, I turned on the radio, and heard the weather report... UGH! I have a feeling I won't step out of the house until I have to head into the theatre today. And it's also the first day with an official Heat Advisory, so it must be hot.... But it's summer, so it's supposed to be, so...

In any case...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 07:05:43 AM: As for the Olympics...

Two words: Greg Louganis

;D

-Actually, when he hit his head on the diving board... OUCH! -And I really did think he and Steve Kmetko made a nice looking couple. ;)

Otherwise, the Olympics are basically another "tv special" to me. I'm not a true sports fan by any means, but sometimes I do find myself tuning in and rooting for someone.

The last time the US Men's Gymnastics team won the Gold. *And as a friend of mine observed: The cuter the team, the higher they place. Hmmm...

There are a few ice dancing, and pairs figure skating routines I sort of remember, as well as some Men's and Women's solo programs. I can see the costumes whizzing over the ice, but no names are coming to mind right now.

In any case...

I need breakfast... back in a few...
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Post by: vixmom on June 14, 2005, 07:19:54 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 07:05:43 AM
As for the Olympics...

Two words: Greg Louganis

;D

-
for you Jose
http://www.louganis.com/
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Post by: Ginny on June 14, 2005, 07:41:50 AM: TOD - I follow figure skating pretty closely and my favorite Olympic moments both involved unexpected silver medals. Neither Elizabeth Manley in 1988 nor Paul Wylie in 1992 were in the medal hunt, just representing their countries (Canada and the US, respectively). They were both so thrilled when they won silver medals and their reactions represent what I think Olympic competition should be all about. I get a little disgusted when skaters go in expecting to be coronated the gold medalist.
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Post by: Ginny on June 14, 2005, 07:43:32 AM: Page 2 - I'm now going to dance off to work after a delightful 3-day weekend with my family.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 08:06:26 AM: Good Morning! Once again.

Still no word from the contractor...

I guess I'll show up tonight since I know I've put on the schedule, but still...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 08:07:42 AM: In other news...

I got a new place lined up in New York City! Details to come. But everything looks pretty good for a July 5 arrival date.

:)
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Post by: JMK on June 14, 2005, 08:08:47 AM: Well I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel in getting my Bacharach charts done. I have managed to churn out completely new arrangements for about an hour worth of material for a 5 piece band (including two completely from-scratch long medleys) in about 2 weeks, so I am feeling exhausted.

Re: Trivia. As I mentioned to BK, Elmore and I were discussing this very show a few months ago, since LaTouche evidently reused one of his lyrics in another show.

Re: HHW NW Gettogether(s)

Could everyone please email/RSVP me:

jmkauffman@aol.com

To let me know if you will be coming to:

1. The private get-together Sunday, June 19, 4-ish at my place. BK, at least a few HHW-ers, and some other scintillating folk. A perfect opportunity to grab some face-time with BK.

2. The signing/reading, Monday, June 20, 7 p.m. at St. James Episcopal, 11511 SW Bull Mtn. Rd.

If you need directions to either/both, let me know. BK wants hordes of people at the reading, so do your part!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 08:09:16 AM: Yep - It's HOT in the DC Metro area. Some of the school systems have just announced that they will be closing early today.

-Just thought you would like to know that.

:P
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Post by: Matt H. on June 14, 2005, 08:09:35 AM: I can remember many memorable moments from the Olympics because they aired constantly at home growing up since my family were all so sports-oriented:

Wilma Rudolph blowing away the women's field in sprint events.

Don Schollander (whom I had a HUGE, HUGE crush on) winning four golds in swimming.

I remember watching Joe Frazier and George Foreman win their gold medals in boxing at successive Olympics. (Foreman walked around the ring waving a tiny little American flag after he won; in direct contrast to the two African-American track athletes who raised their black-gloved fists in protest when they won their medals.)

Lots of women's gymnastics: Olga Korbut's stunning debut and then the next night stumbling on the same uneven bar routine that she had triumphed in the night before. Mary Lou Retton scoring that perfect 10 and winning her overall gold medal. The men's team so full of hunky gold medalists (Mitch Gaylord, Bart Connor, etc.)

And, of course, figure skating. I've seen all the contests since Peggy Fleming's 1968 triumph. Remember Dorothy Hamill's 1976 win the clearest, Linda Fratianne's unfairly lost contest in 1980, John Curry's stunning routine in 1976, and the Battle of the Brians: Boitano and Orser in 1988, won by Boitano in the closest men's contest in history. And so many more.

And I'm not even a sports fan! :D
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 14, 2005, 08:13:35 AM: Olympics Memories:

My first viewing of the Olympics were the Lake Placid games in 1960. I was thrilled by all of it, but I really loved the skiing events.

After that, I pretty much watched summer/winter games. My most special memories included watching Janet Lynn fall in the women's free skate. She smiled, got up and finished. She won the Bronze.

I remember Dorothy Hamill and Peggy Fleming winning.

I remember seeing Torville and Dean at Sarajevo in 1984 and feeling a bit underwhelmed at the Bolero because everyone had made it out to be such phenomenal skating and I thought it would be more magical. I was much more taken with their performances in the four years between World's in 1980 and 1984. The incredible event in that Olympics for me was Kitty and Peter Carruthers skating flawlessly and winning the Silver Medal (while the Russians, skating a more difficult, but flawed, program won the Gold). The Carruthers' weren't given much of a chance for finishing higher than fifth.

Mark Spitz was, of course, the major Olympics phenomenon of our time. An Olympics or two later, we had Shane Gould of Australia winning five Golds. While he should have been leading parades after that Games, the sad truth is that he flew directly home after winning his final medal because of the terrorist attack against the Israelies in the Olympic village.

And in the 1980s, we had Eric Heiden, that phenom of the oval track, winning 5 speed skating Golds.

For me, the Olympics are always about the amateur athletes who dedicate their lives to being as good as they can at what they do.

Their dedication and their performances, their humility (yes, some are quite humble) and graciousness under duress are certainly something the world needs to witness more of.

I can think of no finer example of this than Kerri Strug's heroic vault that earned the USA women a Gold team medal in gymnastics.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 08:13:45 AM: Quote from: vixmom on June 14, 2005, 07:19:54 AM
for you Jose
http://www.louganis.com/

Thank you, DR vixmom. The first time I saw that pic, it took me a few "looks" to realize that the pic was taken underwater - I figured it was taken mid-air. It's also used for the cover of his auto-biography, which I stood in line for hours(!) to get autographed. :)
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Post by: Matt H. on June 14, 2005, 08:14:02 AM: And, the real pity is that Elizabeth Manley and Paul Wylie actually deserved gold medals for their performances. The wins by Viktor Petrinko and (ugh) Katerina Witt were entirely predictable and premeditated.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 08:14:55 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 08:07:42 AM
In other news...

I got a new place lined up in New York City! Details to come. But everything looks pretty good for a July 5 arrival date.

:)

ALERT THE POLICE!!!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on June 14, 2005, 08:16:48 AM: I met Greg Louganis in NYC at LES MIZ. He was sitting two rows in front of me at the show, and at intermission, I sought him out and congratulated him on his Olympic triumphs. He was very nice, very reserved. I don't believe he had come out at the time I met him. This was in 1988, I believe.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 08:18:13 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 08:14:55 AM
ALERT THE POLICE!!!!!

Well, I've always had a thing for men in uniform.

;D
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Post by: Jennifer on June 14, 2005, 08:18:18 AM: DRs TCB and RLP: Paige Davis was the host of Trading Spaces, and has been on Broadway and tours.

DR Ginny, I remember that Olympics with Elizabeth Manley. That was totally excellent (although I would have liked her to win the gold).

One huge moment I remember was the 100m with Ben Johnson and the huge scandal that erupted after the race.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 08:19:18 AM: Quote from: JMK on June 14, 2005, 08:08:47 AM

Re: Trivia. As I mentioned to BK, Elmore and I were discussing this very show a few months ago, since LaTouche evidently reused one of his lyrics in another show.

Of course, the biggest question on BEGGAR'S HOLIDAY is how much Duke Ellington actually wrote since evidence seems to indicate Ellington's ghostwriter Billy Strayhorn was the only one around.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 08:21:02 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 08:18:13 AM
Well, I've always had a thing for men in uniform.

;D

One of the footmen, as they oft do,
Looked very handsome with his livery on and off, too,
But it was only a passing phase.

from VALMOUTH by Sandy Wilson

I think we've found a role for DRJose! Or a roll.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 14, 2005, 08:21:38 AM: I am pretty determined to watch NIGHTMARE ALLEY today. Looking forward to it after I finsh GALAXY QUEST.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 14, 2005, 08:22:57 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on June 14, 2005, 08:18:18 AM
DRs TCB and RLP: Paige Davis was the host of Trading Spaces, and has been on Broadway and tours.

I cannot speak for TCB, but I know who Paige Davis is. My "EXACTLY" was sarcasm related to TCB's "Who is Paige Davis?"

She is a marginal celebrity with a huge smile and perky disposition who hosted TS and rode that into some road companies as a headliner.

You'd have to PAY ME to go see her do anything.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 14, 2005, 08:24:29 AM: I also have my eye on watching FLAMINGO ROAD on laserdisc. Can't really understand Warners choosing THIS WOMAN IS DANGEROUS for their Joan Crawford boxed set. Seems like if they wanted a campy entry, FLAMINGO ROAD would be the better choice. She has every man in town lusting after her AND has to face off with Sydney Greenstreet. That's entertainment!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 08:26:43 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on June 14, 2005, 08:22:57 AM
I cannot speak for TCB, but I know who Paige Davis is. My "EXACTLY" was sarcasm related to TCB's "Who is Paige Davis?"

You'd have to PAY ME to go see her do anything.

Well, to give her credit, since I've never seen her do anything, she did tour in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and she's done CHICAGO.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 08:29:26 AM: ...And she was touring and on Broadway BEFORE she was on "Trading Spaces"... So you may have already paid to see her and not have known it!

;)
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 08:35:30 AM: Z CHANNEL- I figured you woudn't dig that candied up footage, BK. Shots of dandelions or highways or trees or whatever, but I guess they had to show something during those audio-interview passages. The crisp footage from actual movies is pretty awesome though.

The thing that's sad is that HBO/Cinemax/Showtime, etc. with what, thirty channels between them, don't have a single channel in the league of what Z Channel had. And even the more "artsy" cable channels don't approach Z's scope.

The story of Z Channel fits my developing thesis that the only place for eclecticism in a capitalist society is beneath the wheels.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 14, 2005, 08:39:51 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 08:26:43 AM
Well, to give her credit, since I've never seen her do anything, she did tour in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and she's done CHICAGO.

Hmmm...is she the same Paige Davis who is aka Mindy Paige Davis? Married to a Patrick Page, thus having the name of Paige Davis Page?
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 08:39:59 AM: Paige was not a headliner though, but The Feather Duster in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST prior to her TS fame, so Ron is technically correct.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 08:42:36 AM: Well, this just in... sort of...

Quote
Andrew Lloyd Webber's newest musical, The Woman in White, has canceled its pre-Broadway engagement in Chicago.

The Chicago Tribune reports that the musical — currently playing London's Palace Theatre — has canceled its previously announced engagement at Chicago's LaSalle Bank Theatre. Woman in White, which features a score by Lloyd Webber and David Zippel, was to have played the Chicago theatre Nov. 15, 2005-Jan. 8, 2006.

A spokesperson for the musical told Playbill.com that Woman in White will now arrive on Broadway in October at the Marquis Theatre, current home of the revival of La Cage aux Folles. The musical's official opening night is scheduled for Nov. 17. Although no casting has been announced, it is likely that Olivier Award winner Maria Friedman will repeat her London role as Marian on Broadway.
[/size]

No word yet on Mssrs. Crawford or Ball.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/93517.html
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 08:44:10 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on June 14, 2005, 08:39:51 AM
Hmmm...is she the same Paige Davis who is aka Mindy Paige Davis? Married to a Patrick Page, thus having the name of Paige Davis Page?

Yes.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 14, 2005, 08:44:46 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on June 14, 2005, 08:39:51 AM
Hmmm...is she the same Paige Davis who is aka Mindy Paige Davis? Married to a Patrick Page, thus having the name of Paige Davis Page?

That is she...Mindy Paige Davis Page. Her husband was the candelabra in "Beauty and the Beast."

For her fans, I'm thrilled for her.

But as "hostess" of "Trading Spaces" (the one who nagged and nitpicked and questioned and second-guessed and held the purse strings for the "designers"), I found her obnoxiously perky and cheery. She pranced around all the time, did plies, etc. She drove me away from watching the show, she did (well, that and the fact that Vern Yip never came back).

:D
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Post by: Matt H. on June 14, 2005, 08:47:27 AM: Oops. I meant THE DAMNED DON'T CRY rather than THIS WOMAN IS DANGEROUS in my comments about the Joan Crawford DVD box. Both featured co-star David Brian (as does FLAMINGO ROAD), so they're easy to confuse.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 14, 2005, 08:47:48 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 08:26:43 AM
Well, to give her credit, since I've never seen her do anything, she did tour in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and she's done CHICAGO.

And Debby Boone starred in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"....and Marie Osmond was Maria in "The Sound of Music"....but I'd rather have an attack of hives to see either of them in anything.

:D
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Post by: vixmom on June 14, 2005, 08:48:00 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 08:18:13 AM
Well, I've always had a thing for men in uniform.

;D
I can see why
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Post by: Matt H. on June 14, 2005, 08:48:42 AM: I understand you guys waxing nostalgic on the Z Channel, but it was not nationally available and HBO and Showtime were. For those of us in the hinterlands, thank god for HBO.
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Post by: Joey on June 14, 2005, 08:49:11 AM: Just popped in on my break. I was mistaken and we have two computers with internet in the staff lounge so I will try to pop in every once in a while.

The only Olympic memory that really sticks out to me is when the Women's Gymnastics won the gold in 96. One of the girls on the team was born in Greenfield which is where I went to Grade school so it was a huge deal. The signs in Greenfield even say "Home of Jayce Phelps Olympic Gold Medal Winner" even though it is more importantly the hometown of James Whitcomb Riley.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 08:52:07 AM: Oh...

And I do have to say that Mr. Spitz has done a very nice job of maintaining his physique. I do have to say it has been a bit deflating meeting Mr. Louganis a few years ago. It was also a bit disheartening to discover the reason the line would stop for a few minutes every now and then: smoke break. However, considering the various other personal battles and demons he's had to deal with... More power to him.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 08:54:16 AM: Quote from: vixmom on June 14, 2005, 08:48:00 AM
I can see why

:o

I hope the vixter has her own computer!

;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 08:54:44 AM: Hello, DR Joey! Hope all is going well!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 08:58:22 AM: OK - I'm outta here for a while...

Laundry - Must have clean pit clothes tonight.

Then Lunch with my friend, Leigh. We're heading to some place called The Corner Bistro in McLean. She loves it - and that's saying something. It's one of those "small plates" places serving a variety of tapas, antipasti and mezze. -And, apparently, a very nice wine selection too - which I will most likely not be partaking of... however, on a day like this, maybe some sangria would be nice.

In any case...

Laters...
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Post by: vixmom on June 14, 2005, 08:58:35 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 08:54:16 AM
:o

I hope the vixter has her own computer!

;D

She isn't allowed internet access!
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Post by: Jennifer on June 14, 2005, 09:06:37 AM: Hmmm, DR RLP sarcasm does not translate well in posts. Try a smiley or something next time! Btw, I thought DR TCB was serious. But maybe he wasn't either.

And btw, I loved Paige on Trading Spaces and didn't find her annoying at all.
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Post by: vixmom on June 14, 2005, 09:07:29 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 08:58:22 AM
Then Lunch with my friend, Leigh. We're heading to some place called The Corner Bistro in McLean.
Laters...

My cousin lives in McLean... and he's married to a woman named Leigh.....could it be?
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 09:41:35 AM: Well, Miss Davis is playing Maria for Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, and I say good for her! Many of my friends and several of my least favorite folk have worked there. Miss Davis, whose work I d not know, may get good or lousy reviews, but I'm sure she had some strong competition and made the cut. I don't believe she's been cast totally on her "Trading spaces" reputation. However, I've been wrong before.

I'm gonna climb on a soapbox here for a second because I think the folk on this board are good people, rather sophisticated, and not a part of the general population I loathe and refer to as the halt, the lame, and the maimed. It's people I like and humanity I generally dislike.

I need to tell you something: the people you watch, like, and loathe in the media aren't often who they are. They're manipulated by the media, the program producers and directors, and to some degree they're acting all the time they're in the public eye. Soap actors don't in real life commit adultery, murder, kidnapping and other outrageous acts (well, sometimes, but it's usually drugs) but their fans can't often separate the program's reality from the actor's reality. On THE APPRENTICE and other reality shows, the producers and director decide how to manipulate both their casts and the audiences; I suspect sometimes they cast the persons who fit the spot they need to fill.
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Post by: vixmom on June 14, 2005, 10:02:41 AM: A wealthy old lady decides to go on a photo safari in Africa, taking her faithful aged poodle named Cuddles, along for the company.

One day the poodle starts chasing butterflies and before long, Cuddles discovers that she's lost.

Wandering about, she notices a leopard heading rapidly in her direction with the intention of having lunch.

The old poodle thinks, "Oh, oh! I'm in deep doo-doo now!"

Noticing some bones on the ground close by, she immediately settles down to chew on the bones with her back to the approaching cat.

Just as the leopard is about to leap, the old poodle exclaims loudly, "Boy, that was one delicious leopard!
I wonder if there are any more around here?"

Hearing this, the young leopard halts his attack in mid-strike, a look of terror comes over him and he slinks away into the trees. "Whew!", says the leopard, "That was close! That old poodle nearly had me!"

Meanwhile, a monkey who had been watching the whole scene from a near by tree, figures he can put this knowledge to good use and trade it for protection from the leopard. So off he goes, but the old poodle sees him heading after the leopard with great speed, and figures that something must be up. The monkey soon catches up with the leopard, spills the beans and strikes a deal for himself with the leopard. The young leopard is furious at being made a fool of and says, "Here, monkey, hop on my back and see what's going to happen to that conniving canine!"

Now, the old poodle sees the leopard coming with the monkey on his back and thinks, "What am I going to do now?", but instead of running, the dog sits down with her back to her attackers, pretending she hasn't seen them yet, and just when they get close enough to hear, the old poodle says: "Where's that damn monkey? I sent him off an hour ago to bring me another leopard!"

Moral of this story..

Don't mess with old farts...age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! B.S. and brilliance only come with age and experience!
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Post by: vixmom on June 14, 2005, 10:11:00 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 09:41:35 AM
the people you watch, like, and loathe in the media aren't often who they are. They're manipulated by the media, the program producers and directors, and to some degree they're acting all the time they're in the public eye.

Well said!! I couldn't abide Tom Hanks in Bosom Buddies, but Philadelphia, Apollo Thirteen, A League of Their Own, Cast Away, Big (and I must admit a guilty pleasure, The 'burbs) amongst others have given me an appreciation of his talent and he is now one of my favorite actors. If I was to judge his talent and ability on Turner & Hooch and refused to see any more of his work based upon that I would have deprived myself of many fine performances and enjoyable movies
:D
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 10:19:37 AM: Ha Ha. Just goes to show. I like his Bosom Buddies work the best!
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Post by: vixmom on June 14, 2005, 10:36:51 AM: Quote from: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 10:19:37 AM
Ha Ha. Just goes to show. I like his Bosom Buddies work the best!

and that as they say is horse racing!! :D
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Post by: bk on June 14, 2005, 10:39:40 AM: I've been up for a while, but bombarded with stuff.

Billy Strayhorn was, of course, listed as orchestrator on Beggar's Holiday.

They are trimming trees in front of my home environment today, because they are touching the power lines. The city pays for it, but I hope they don't go nuts with the trimming. I suspect it's going to get very very loud here in the next couple of days.
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Post by: Jed on June 14, 2005, 10:56:28 AM: Just realized I left my fershluganah black shoes at the theater... time to switch over to my brown shoe interview outfit!
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Post by: MBarnum on June 14, 2005, 10:56:54 AM: It is sort of humid in the city of Salem, Oregon...and our air conditioning at work broke down...and for some reason I cannot keep my eyes open.
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Post by: Jennifer on June 14, 2005, 11:01:28 AM: It is raining here! And scheduled to rain all day today. And tomorrow. And the next day. And the day after. :)
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Post by: vixmom on June 14, 2005, 11:05:55 AM: Quote from: bk on June 14, 2005, 10:39:40 AM
I've been up for a while, but bombarded with stuff.

Billy Strayhorn was, of course, listed as orchestrator on Beggar's Holiday.

They are trimming trees in front of my home environment today,

When I read" trimming trees" right after "Holiday" a image of people decorating Christmas trees ubnder the sunny California skies immediately popped into my head
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Post by: vixmom on June 14, 2005, 11:06:50 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on June 14, 2005, 11:01:28 AM
It is raining here! And scheduled to rain all day today. And tomorrow. And the next day. And the day after. :)

Somebody needs to adjust that schedule!! :D
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Post by: vixmom on June 14, 2005, 11:08:14 AM: Quote from: Jed on June 14, 2005, 10:56:28 AM
Just realized I left my fershluganah black shoes at the theater... time to switch over to my brown shoe interview outfit!

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~~More Most Excellent Interview Vibes~~~~[/move]
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 11:24:45 AM: [move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]
EXCELLENT EMPLOYMENT VIBES FOR DR JED!!!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Post by: Charles Pogue on June 14, 2005, 11:27:13 AM: TOD: I don't know whether it's failing memory or just indifference,but I have remember an Olympic memory.

I've actually been to a Live Olympic Event when they were held here in LA back in whenever...A neighbour at the time, whose name I don't even remember, enlisted me to go with her when she had tickets for the Diving Event. I wasn't thrilled with the idea, but I figured what the Hell, I could say I once had been to the Olympics. And LA was fairly delightful at the time, because as DR Lurie pointed out, many anticipating a crush had gotten out of town. Traffic was probably the best it had been. We drove downtown and parked at the Music Center, where one then caught a special bus over to Exposition Park. I think I was more intrigued by the locale (to which I had never been) than the event itself. We were not seeing the final competition...but some really low-end athletes. Egypt? Diving? I think the athlete got 4's across the board from the judges. And a lot of other countries like that. But that's all I really remember of the day. I might have a program somewhere around here.

When I was a kid and there were only three stations, the Olympics were a fairly big family viewing deal...I liked the skiing and figure skating in the winter games. Gymnastics and diving in the summer games. But still have no distinct memories of any one big moment.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 11:30:34 AM: Quote from: Jed on June 14, 2005, 10:56:28 AM
Just realized I left my fershluganah black shoes at the theater... time to switch over to my brown shoe interview outfit!

If you're wearing brown shoes, no black pants! Remember, your going out there a bum, so at least appear a tasteful one. NOW COME BACK A STAR!!!!
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Post by: George on June 14, 2005, 11:32:50 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 08:19:18 AM
Of course, the biggest question on BEGGAR'S HOLIDAY is how much Duke Ellington actually wrote since evidence seems to indicate Ellington's ghostwriter Billy Strayhorn was the only one around.

In trying to find the answers to the trivia contest, I found a website that said that most of the show was written by Strayhorn.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 11:46:14 AM: Quote from: George on June 14, 2005, 11:32:50 AM
In trying to find the answers to the trivia contest, I found a website that said that most of the show was written by Strayhorn.

Ellington and Strayhorn had a curious sexual and working relationship; I suspect Strayhorn put up with it for the work, the sex, and a semblance of celebrity, and Ellington needed Strayhorn for the talent he was taking advantage of. A kinder person might suggest they were two halves of one talent, but I believe Strayhorn was the greater half.
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Post by: Jennifer on June 14, 2005, 12:30:58 PM: Good luck to DR Jed!
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Post by: Jed on June 14, 2005, 12:45:18 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 11:30:34 AM
If you're wearing brown shoes, no black pants! Remember, your going out there a bum, so at least appear a tasteful one. NOW COME BACK A STAR!!!!

But of course! That's why I had to switch over to an entirely different brown shoe outfit (we straight guys aren't totally clueless, ya know ;)). Not a word from you, Ann

Home from the interview, which seemed to go fairly well. They seemed to like me well enough, anyway. They are interviewing eleven of us over today and tomorrow to fill two positions. We shall see what we shall see...
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Post by: George on June 14, 2005, 12:57:23 PM: Quote from: Jed on June 14, 2005, 12:45:18 PM
Home from the interview, which seemed to go fairly well. They seemed to like me well enough, anyway. They are interviewing eleven of us over today and tomorrow to fill two positions. We shall see what we shall see...

~~~ Best Post-Interview Vibes!! ~~~
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 01:06:14 PM: Good Afternoon!

Back from lunch with my friend, Leigh - who is no relation to DR vixmom's Leigh.

The Corner Bistro truly is a corner bistro. A few small tables, a bar, and an open kitchen - which is an open kitchen by default due to the size of the space. A very nice menu of small plates, and quite an impressive cocktail and wine list. We had mussels, calamari, croquetas (ham and chicken), artichoke hearts, chorizo and merguez in small dishes all over the table. All very good, and quite reasonably priced too. The place is run by the same folks who run the bigger French restaurant next door, Le Petit Mistral - which explained the extensive wine list.

We had a great catch up session, and we're now up to date on each other's lives. We also found out that we've had another friend in common for about five years, but we just never connected the dots until now. The theatrical world truly is a small one.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 01:13:28 PM: After lunch, I decided to drive around the neighborhood for a while. It's been years since I've been to that part of northern Virignia, McLean. I used to hang out in that area all the time when I was younger, but, again, it's been years since I've been back.

WOW! I actually came across a bunch of the places I remember, but I also came across a lot of "new growth". Like a lot of suburban areas, they seem to be squeezing in buildings where I didn't think any more buildings could be squeezed. -Of course, they're putting up new stores and offices, but not really keeping up with the road improvements or the parking. Especially the parking.

But it was cool driving around for a bit and seeing some of my old haunts.

*I did make a stop into a Balducci's - which took over the local chain, Sutton Place Gourmet. I was not impressed. This location seemed like it should be slightly smaller than it is, or bigger. It's very medium-sized - and felt very "medium".

-Just an observation.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 14, 2005, 01:35:27 PM: Sounds like you had a successful interview, DR Jed. I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 14, 2005, 01:37:00 PM: Was just on the phone with one of my favorite folks in Charlotte, the fellow that directed me in BABY and with whom I've appeared in quite a few shows like A CHORUS LINE, INTO THE WOODS, FORUM, etc. He and his lover and probably going to be moving away by the end of July.

Not very happy at the moment.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 14, 2005, 01:37:54 PM: GALAXY QUEST is such a sweet, fun movie. I always thoroughly enjoy it every time I revisit it.

Next up - NIGHTMARE ALLEY.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 14, 2005, 01:45:31 PM: Just read this on Playbill.com:

"Film and television star Eddie Murphy has joined the cast of the upcoming film of the hit Broadway musical Dreamgirls.

Comingsoon.net reports that Murphy will play James "Thunder" Early in the film, the role created on Broadway by Cleavant Derricks. Derricks won a 1982 Tony Award for his performance.

The Dreamworks/Warner Bros. film of the Henry Krieger-Tom Eyen musical is scheduled to begin shooting in January 2006 in Los Angeles. As previously announced, the cast will include pop star Beyonce as Deena Jones, the character loosely based on the life of pop singer Diana Ross. Also cast are recent Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx as Curtis Taylor Jr. and Usher as songwriter C.C. White. An open call for the demanding role of Effie will be held June 18."

I read on another forum that among those being considered for Effie is former American Idol Fantasia Barrino. Now, I noticed that Fantasia had gained some weight between her victory last year and now, but I also read that the makers are re-thinking the character of Effie deemphasizing her weight problems. That should make for an "interesting" DREAMGIRLS.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 02:15:16 PM: Now I send GETTING THE JOB vibes to Jed, and to the people who interviewed him.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 02:16:31 PM: I do enjoy GALAXY QUEST. Funny, clever, and with a heart.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on June 14, 2005, 02:29:03 PM: I love wihen a company sends out a mailing to tell you that for your convenience and in order to give you the best possible quality they're decreasing their services. I just got such a notice from Adelphia, my cable provider. Seems they're adding a few channels but taking away a lot more. The ones they are adding seem to be most ESPN sports channels and stuff like Fox Reality...the very thought of which makes my skin crawl. Most of the stuff we're losing is really stuff I watch but they sounded more interesting...like BMania (bad "B" or C" films) than what's being added. We are also losing American Life TV (formerly Goodlife channel) which showed all the old Warner detective and cowboy shows like Sunset Strip and Cheyenne, hosted by Nick Clooney. They are also getting rid of all the Showtime, HBO, and Encore eastern-time feeds, which I quite liked...because if I flip to a movie in the middle, I knew it was going to repeat lately on the west coast or the east coast.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 02:36:06 PM: Good Afternoon!

....Well, I guess I just took a nap....

:-\

And now I must get ready to head in for the show tonight. The show that I haven't been "officially" notified that I'm playing, but know that I will be playing. And I'm back on Keys 2 tonight too. Ah, well...

Out into the haze, heat and humidity I go...

Laters...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 14, 2005, 02:56:09 PM: It was hot here in Oakland yesterday.

And I mean hot.

Today, though, is breezy and wonderful and delightful.

Tonight we expect it to be quite cool.

And cooler still tomorrow as some system moves in.

And this system MAY bring us some unseasonal rain, like the two days of rain we had last week, also unseasonal.

The times...they are a-changin'!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 14, 2005, 02:57:28 PM: DVDs in today's mail:

The Best of Everything
The Reivers
Scrooged
Groundhog Day

And huzzah!

Amazon is FINALLY shipping "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane" which I ordered forever ago!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 02:57:51 PM: I just finished scoring "Panache," and when I get back from my librarians' dinner, I'll look over it to make any minor changes. About 7 years ago, when I was working on something at Tams-Witmark, I suggested to librarian Dale Kugel that he and our friend Charlie Harman have dinner one night when I was in the Village for a New York city Gay Men's Chorus rehearsal. This began a second-Monday-of-the-month dinner, and when the Chorus moved rehearsals from the Village to Midtown, we moved the date to the second Tuesday of the month. Now the music dept. from Rodgers & Hammerstein joins us, the librarian who replaced Dale when he retired, and any other lucky person we invite. Sometimes it's Jeff Stock who wrote TRIUMPH OF LOVE. maybe Roger Grodsky from the University of cincinnati Conservatory of Music musical theatre dept., and tonight, who knows? And now to the Village.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 14, 2005, 04:03:27 PM: Quote from: vixmom on June 14, 2005, 05:45:33 AM
Godd evening Tomovoz!! Did you have a lovely day? Are you feeling better? How is your autumn?

As you can see by dear elmore's post our late spring is very hot!!!

Sorry to say dear elmore but they are tlaking about high 90's again today

Thank you. Yes I had a "Godd" evening. We watched "Anastasia" (Ingrid Bergman version). Winter has arrived here. Snow has been falling on what we dare to call the Australian alps!! (Large hills really - we have no permanent snow line in this country).
I hope there a cool breezes on the Island of Long and that they waft across to the island of Manhatten. (Without blowing more Helicopters riding Australian tourists into the East River!).
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Post by: Ginny on June 14, 2005, 04:12:18 PM: DR Jed - Glad to hear the interview went well. Hope the wait isn't too long and that the outcome is in your favor!
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 14, 2005, 04:19:01 PM: ~~~~~~ Continued good vibes to DR Jed!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 14, 2005, 04:45:11 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on June 14, 2005, 04:03:27 PM
Winter has arrived here. Snow has been falling on what we dare to call the Australian alps!! (Large hills really - we have no permanent snow line in this country).

Are these near you? When/if you get "visible" snow, won't you share a photo of same with those of us in the throes of summer???

G'day!
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 14, 2005, 04:52:31 PM: G'day Ron.
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Post by: Jed on June 14, 2005, 06:07:16 PM: This, my friends, is a LULL! Will soon be off to our second put-in rehearsal for our new Frank Butler, in preparation for his opening with us Thursday night.
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Post by: bk on June 14, 2005, 06:10:34 PM: My goodness, what has happened? One post in over an hour? That is most unseemly, and I have just received an e-mail from Mr. Mark Spitz, saying he couldn't possibly visit a site where there is only one post in an hour.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 14, 2005, 06:10:56 PM: Quiet here in Oz too.
Perhaps I should be playing my Michael Jackson collection.
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Post by: bk on June 14, 2005, 06:11:34 PM: XENOPHOBIA, baby, XENOPHOBIA!
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 14, 2005, 06:11:40 PM: Does he do inexpensive dental work?
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 14, 2005, 06:12:04 PM: Spitz not Jackson.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 14, 2005, 06:13:37 PM: Wasn't Xeno Phobia that amazonian warrior.
It may also be the name of the lead singer of a Ukranian pop group.
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 14, 2005, 06:41:14 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 08:26:43 AM
Well, to give her credit, since I've never seen her do anything, she did tour in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST...
In which part?
Quote
...and she's done CHICAGO.
Busy girl!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 14, 2005, 06:44:53 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on June 14, 2005, 06:11:40 PM
Does he do inexpensive dental work?

Any cavities you want filled?
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 14, 2005, 06:52:17 PM: The one in my wallet for a start!
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 14, 2005, 06:52:25 PM: Quote from: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 10:19:37 AM
Ha Ha. Just goes to show. I like his Bosom Buddies work the best!
Wardrobe jealousies?

::)
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 14, 2005, 07:05:32 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on June 14, 2005, 01:45:31 PM
Just read this on Playbill.com:

"Film and television star Eddie Murphy has joined the cast of the upcoming film of the hit Broadway musical Dreamgirls.

Comingsoon.net reports that Murphy will play James "Thunder" Early in the film, the role created on Broadway by Cleavant Derricks. Derricks won a 1982 Tony Award for his performance.

The Dreamworks/Warner Bros. film of the Henry Krieger-Tom Eyen musical is scheduled to begin shooting in January 2006 in Los Angeles. As previously announced, the cast will include pop star Beyonce as Deena Jones, the character loosely based on the life of pop singer Diana Ross. Also cast are recent Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx as Curtis Taylor Jr. and Usher as songwriter C.C. White. An open call for the demanding role of Effie will be held June 18."

I read on another forum that among those being considered for Effie is former American Idol Fantasia Barrino. Now, I noticed that Fantasia had gained some weight between her victory last year and now, but I also read that the makers are re-thinking the character of Effie deemphasizing her weight problems. That should make for an "interesting" DREAMGIRLS.

As I recall, the real difference between Effie and Deena is that Deena "was always the glamorous one." I had a co-worker years ago who insisted that they should cast Whitney Houston as Effie, and refused to understand why that casting would have been wrong. (She also had never seen the show, obviously.)
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 14, 2005, 07:24:10 PM: The grandlads were fine today. Very little in the way of squabbles or disobedience.

Their parents, on the other hand, are a couple of blockheads. Yes, they will do things for the kids, like Little League or Cub Scouts, and PTA. Well, it's really Mom that does all those things; Dad does the cooking (barely) and goes along with the Little League coaching, but doesn't do it happily.

What they don't do is things with the kids. During William's "graduation" ceremony, the teacher pitched to the adults that were there that each child is being asked to have a parent read 400 pages of books to him/her over the summer. There's points for every 25 pages, with 400 as the goal. The idea is that the parents, reading to the kids, helps the kids get an interest in reading, and that passes on to reading skills.

Well, Mom has declared that she doesn't have the time to read to William. She just can't be bothered, she has too much else to do.

I sat down with William today, at his request, and read a couple of small books to him, one with eightteen pages, one with eight. Hey, that's twenty-six pages! That's the first point, right? And it took me less than half an hour. We even read each book through twice (once at a normal speed, the second as fast as I could because that's our special joke).

How they deal with Alex is pretty much along the same lines. Sure, they'll sign the kids up for summer programs. No, they don't discuss the programs with the lads in advance, they just plan on the lads being plopped into the programs. And der Brucer gets to do all the driving, of course. They were a little shocked when I announced that my job comes first, and that der B will have to do the deliveries on his own.

This may be a very long summer.
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 14, 2005, 07:26:46 PM: Der B has to be on the road (more grandladding) very early tomorrow, to get him up to the grandlad's by eight in the morning. Same time, I have to be ready and at work for my first early shift. Wussburgering comes early tonight. Later, all!
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 14, 2005, 07:27:56 PM: At least I got us to page five. Ha-cha-cha!
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 14, 2005, 07:30:32 PM: Almost forgot: Happy Flag Day!

And Happy National Strawberry Shortcake Day!
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 14, 2005, 07:38:41 PM: The world is at rights - Jane is at HHW.
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Post by: Jane on June 14, 2005, 07:43:32 PM: Quote from: William E. Lurie on June 14, 2005, 06:14:27 AM
I was living in Los Angeles during the 1984 Olympics and since most natives left town to avoid them there was less traffic and it was so much easier to get around. The buses were empty and running faster and there were not nearlyas many cars on the streets. As soon as the Olympians left, the natives came home and trafic and bus service returned to its usual mess.

We went to Disneyland just following the Olympics and there weren't any lines!! :D
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Post by: Jane on June 14, 2005, 07:43:56 PM: Oh Tomovoz you are so sweet.
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Post by: Jane on June 14, 2005, 07:56:45 PM: My favorite Olympic moment was when Brian Boitano skated his winning performance.

Rodzinski we also liked Bosom Buddies.

MBarnum we had a Fed Ex delivery today. :D

Jed-GOOD LIBRARY JOB VIBES!
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Post by: Jane on June 14, 2005, 07:59:20 PM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on June 14, 2005, 02:29:03 PM
I love wihen a company sends out a mailing to tell you that for your convenience and in order to give you the best possible quality they're decreasing their services. I just got such a notice from Adelphia, my cable provider. Seems they're adding a few channels but taking away a lot more. The ones they are adding seem to be most ESPN sports channels and stuff like Fox Reality...the very thought of which makes my skin crawl. Most of the stuff we're losing is really stuff I watch but they sounded more interesting...like BMania (bad "B" or C" films) than what's being added. We are also losing American Life TV (formerly Goodlife channel) which showed all the old Warner detective and cowboy shows like Sunset Strip and Cheyenne, hosted by Nick Clooney. They are also getting rid of all the Showtime, HBO, and Encore eastern-time feeds, which I quite liked...because if I flip to a movie in the middle, I knew it was going to repeat lately on the west coast or the east coast.

I would be upset too. I wish your missing American Life and Nick Clooney would come to us.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 14, 2005, 08:12:20 PM: It's hot as hell
In Philadel-
Phia!
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Post by: Jane on June 14, 2005, 08:14:28 PM: It was a lovely day here. :)
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Post by: Jane on June 14, 2005, 08:17:52 PM: Quote from: George on June 14, 2005, 12:24:59 AM

I can remember watching the 1984 (or was 1980) Olympics with Torville and Dean's Bolero number. I thought that it was absolutely incredible

My second favorite Olympic moment.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 14, 2005, 08:19:24 PM: Jane, please send some of that loveliness this-a-way.

Actually, we are suppposed to get a Canadian blast tomorrow night. Low humidity and nights down in the 50s.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 14, 2005, 08:34:41 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on June 14, 2005, 08:19:24 PM

Actually, we are suppposed to get a Canadian blast tomorrow night.
Celine is visiting?
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Post by: Jane on June 14, 2005, 08:35:28 PM: Dan (the Man) we missed the snow in the mountains last week while we were in LA.

Enjoy your Canadian blast tomorrow.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 14, 2005, 08:39:07 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on June 14, 2005, 08:34:41 PM
Celine is visiting?

Celine is a blast?

Have any of you west coasters felt that earthquake?
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Post by: Matt H. on June 14, 2005, 08:43:10 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on June 14, 2005, 07:05:32 PM
As I recall, the real difference between Effie and Deena is that Deena "was always the glamorous one."

In the song that leads up to Effie's Act I finale, Deena (I think) mentions that Effie has been getting fatter which she denies. But I guess some words could be changed.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 14, 2005, 08:45:29 PM: Tonight was Glenn Close's swan song on the season finale of THE SHIELD, and it has been a very memorable season for her. She should definitely be Emmy nominated and for my money win the award for her work as Monica Rawling.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 14, 2005, 08:47:49 PM: Never did get around to NIGHTMARE ALLEY today but definitely tomorrow. I finished up THE PETRIFIED FOREST and also watched Sunday's CROSSING JORDAN rerun.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 14, 2005, 08:49:04 PM: I'll be getting my JOAN CRAWFORD COLLECTION on Thursday. Tomorrow, in addition to NIGHTMARE ALLEY, I'll have the season premiere of the hilarious RENO 911! to watch off the DVR.
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Post by: George on June 14, 2005, 09:01:35 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on June 14, 2005, 08:49:04 PM
I'll be getting my JOAN CRAWFORD COLLECTION on Thursday. Tomorrow, in addition to NIGHTMARE ALLEY, I'll have the season premiere of the hilarious RENO 911! to watch off the DVR.

I plan to watch tonight's "Reno 911" season premiere. I just bought the uncensored complete season two! It's not completely uncensored, though. According to the DVD packaging, "These DVDs feature uncensored language not featured in the original broadcast. All blurs remain intact."

Damn! ;)
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Post by: George on June 14, 2005, 09:04:33 PM: When I got home today, a package was waiting for me! Last month I ordered two copies of The New Christy Minstrels' "The Wandering Minstrels" CD (one for me and one for my sister) from deepdiscountcd.com. (On another order, they cancelled two of the three CDs that I had ordered! How rude! >:() Anyway, I got an e-mail on June 3rd that it had been shipped, but I just received it today. As long as I get it, I'm not as concerned about how long it takes to get it. I'm listening to it and it's wonderful. It also has 10 (count 'em, 10!) bonus tracks!

Of course, it sounds so much better than my parents' vinyl album did (they got it in the 1960s). A couple of years ago, I bought my own copy on eBay. That sounded much better than my parents' copy, but still not as good as this CD. ;D

Rodzinski, you said that you want the album just to have it, but do you have the CD?
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 09:08:03 PM: Now, I enjoy heat. I am not someone who complains about hot weather, but here it is not even officially summer, and is weirdly, oppressively hot. Oven-like. Hard to convey, exactly. I've been through hot spells. I've built swimming pools in Atlanta, you may recall. But right now, right here in Manhattan, USA, you walk outside and it is like a continuous hot wind just beating you into submission.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 09:10:56 PM: I don't have The Wandering Minstrels. It is the one NCM LP that has evaded my grasp. Once, I even found the cover and when I went to make the purchase I looked inside and it was a Tony Bennett album in there or something. Maybe Jerry Vale. Cruel. Though I have nothing against Jerry Vale. And now you mention bonus tracks. Hmmm....
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Post by: TCB on June 14, 2005, 09:15:55 PM: Quote from: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 09:08:03 PM
Now, I enjoy heat. I am not someone who complains about hot weather, but here it is not even officially summer, and is weirdly, oppressively hot. Oven-like. Hard to convey, exactly. I've been through hot spells. I've built swimming pools in Atlanta, you may recall. But right now, right here in Manhattan, USA, you walk outside and it is like a continuous hot wind just beating you into submission.

Maybe you should take off all of your clothes and stand in front of an open window................ Oh, wait! Jose doesn't get to New York until next month, so never mind.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 09:17:38 PM: I must face the TOD.
Well, I do remember watching the Miracle on Ice in 1980. That was pretty exciting. I remember a Greco-Roman wrestler named Jeff Blatnick winning the gold and then just bawling like a baby in the ring. I kinda thought Katarina Witt blossomed quite nicely. That was fun. That American gymnast came back to win the gold in Greece, that seemed cool, then it turned out one of the Koreans was scored incorrectly. That took away the fun. All the events that involve judging are kinda hard to enjoy nowadays. And the professionalism and commercialism have sapped away some of the other joys. I usually end up watching stuff though. Odd sports like archery.
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Post by: bk on June 14, 2005, 09:22:06 PM: The zebu, man! No one has spoken of the zebu! The zebu, after all, is not a mythical beast. Let us speak of the zebu, damn it all.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 09:25:19 PM: I just stood nude in front of my open living room window until I read the rest of TCB's post and realized it was nothing but a sick and twisted joke!!
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Post by: TCB on June 14, 2005, 09:26:51 PM: Quote from: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 09:25:19 PM
I just stood nude in front of my open living room window until I read the rest of TCB's post and realized it was nothing but a sick and twisted joke!!

Did anyone get any photos????
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 09:29:49 PM: Ha. No photos. Though I did hear a few bloodcurdling screams from passersby.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 14, 2005, 09:30:25 PM: Nude On A Zebu--that's the title of someone's new novel, I'm sure.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 09:30:27 PM: Who knows what evil lurks within the hearts of men?

The Zebu knows.
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Post by: MBarnum on June 14, 2005, 09:32:03 PM: Some fun people lined up for the Ray Courts Hollywood show in July! Besides my buddy Laurie Mitchell, there will be Mr. Rex Reason who was one of my very first favorite actors when I was a kid...Tony O'Dell from HEAD OF THE CLASS (who looks like he has aged very, very well!)...Mickey Rooney....Marcia Mae Jones...Our Gang's Edith Fellows...Ms. Shirley Jones...and R2 D2 himself, Kenny Baker...I am looking very forward to going!!
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Post by: MBarnum on June 14, 2005, 09:33:14 PM: Now if tickets to Burbank will just go down in price a little bit! >:(
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Post by: MBarnum on June 14, 2005, 09:34:20 PM: Mr Rodzinski,
Have you watched Davey Janssen yet?
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Post by: bk on June 14, 2005, 09:34:51 PM: The zebu, man! We've been neglecting the zebu! Has no one read today's notes? Quick, let's all sing a chorus of...
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 09:35:10 PM: Kenny Baker was great in ONE TOUCH OF VENUS. But I always wondered how he fit into the R2 costume.
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Post by: Sandra on June 14, 2005, 09:36:02 PM: The only Olympics "memory" I have is the Hungarian Ommedes Thrust I know I've posted about. That happened some time in the'60s, though, so it's not MY memory. And luckily, it wasn't on TV.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 09:36:04 PM: If you knew Zebu like I knew Zebu?
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 09:37:47 PM: MBarnum, I have been woefully behind in my movie watching. Yet, DJanssen and the CULT OF THE COBRA is slated for my next view.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 09:40:03 PM: That was the Broadway VENUS with Mary Martin, by the way.
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Post by: George on June 14, 2005, 09:41:35 PM: Quote from: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 09:10:56 PM
I don't have The Wandering Minstrels. It is the one NCM LP that has evaded my grasp. Once, I even found the cover and when I went to make the purchase I looked inside and it was a Tony Bennett album in there or something. Maybe Jerry Vale. Cruel. Though I have nothing against Jerry Vale. And now you mention bonus tracks. Hmmm....

If you get the CD, does that mean you won't want the vinyl album? Now that I have the CD, I don't have any need for the album that I got on eBay (it's only musical albums that I won't sell even after I get the CDs ;)). If you want it (and don't mind that the cover is split at the top and bottom, but it sounds pretty good), I'd be more than happy to send it to you...if you want to have the vinyl just to have the vinyl.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 09:42:14 PM: Sandra, they showed fencing on TV, this most recent Olympics, and I found it pretty exciting to watch. Wonder why it isn't televised more.

Okay, to sleep I hie.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 14, 2005, 09:42:32 PM: It's impos zebu!
Tell the sun to leave the sky,
It's just impos zebu.
It's impos zebu--
Ask a baby not to cry,
It's just impos zebu.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 14, 2005, 09:44:57 PM: Oh absolutely, George. If you are willing to part with the vinyl, my Christy Minstrel Section of my record collection will no longer be broken by a lack of that LP.
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Post by: George on June 14, 2005, 09:48:09 PM: PM my your address...when you're ready! ;D
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 14, 2005, 09:53:11 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on June 14, 2005, 09:42:32 PM
It's impos zebu!
Tell the sun to leave the sky,
It's just impos zebu.
It's impos zebu--
Ask a baby not to cry,
It's just impos zebu.

Keep Taking your medication DtM - the stuff in Zebu bottle.
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Post by: George on June 14, 2005, 09:53:19 PM: Well, I'm going to go. "Reno 911" is about to start and I also have to make another batch of fudge for work tomorrow.

I'm glad you want the album, Rodzinski!
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Post by: George on June 14, 2005, 09:53:47 PM: Laters!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 11:00:28 PM: Good Evening!

-When I got in the car after the show tonight, the first thing I heard was the weather report...

"It will be getting down to 85 degrees tonight."

DOWN to 85?!?!??!?!

And it's only the middle of June?!?!??!

UGH!

Like DR Rodzinski, I don't really mind heat that much - I guess it's a "benefit" of my Filipino heritage - but it really has just been oppressive today and yesterday. Well, moreso today. Even the breezes were hot today. And the humidity.. UGH! Like the rest of the eastern seaboard, the humidity is supposed to die down this weekend - and the temps should follow suit too. We shall see...

*The soundman was checking out the weather report for his hometown of Miami, Florida. It was only 83 degrees there today. In Florida!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 11:07:07 PM: The show went fine. I was sort of in a bad mood. And they also put a new deck in yesterday, and had swapped out some sound equipment too, so my mix sounded very different. -But the new stage deck looks great. They're spiffing things up for the Canadian leg of the tour in a few weeks. In any case...

I was still a bit annoyed that the contractor has yet to call me about the new schedule - the one that was sent to him on Sunday... Apparently, I'm on for a few more shows this weekend too. *But the assistant conductor is working with me on "something" - I'm gonna come in Sunday to play the rehearsals which are going to be held during the shows. This way I'll get rehearsal pay AND show pay since the show pay is part of my regular "walking" scale, but the rehearsal pay comes from the company payroll.

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 11:10:39 PM: DAMN! I missed DR Rodzinksi standing naked in his window?!?!!?

Well... Since it looks like I'll be up in NYC next week for a day or two sitting in on the A Chorus Line auditions... I'll bring my camera, TCB!

;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2005, 11:24:05 PM: ...I mean, if the weather is hot... and DR Rodzinski needs to cool off again... -I know i can't bring a camera to the auditions. Damn unions!

;D
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Post by: bk on June 14, 2005, 11:47:43 PM: What Chorus Line auditions? I would like to audition for the role of Val.

"You're all looking at my this, aren't you?"
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Post by: bk on June 14, 2005, 11:48:07 PM: I must say the jernt has been deserted for most of the evening.
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Post by: bk on June 14, 2005, 11:48:32 PM: The jernt has been deserted for most of the evening.

Well, I said I must say it.
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Post by: bk on June 14, 2005, 11:48:55 PM: New notes in about eight minutes.
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Post by: bk on June 14, 2005, 11:49:38 PM: The zebu, man! We've forgotten the zebu!

ZEBUPHOBIA, baby, ZEBUPHOBIA!
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Post by: bk on June 14, 2005, 11:53:44 PM: Has anyone else besides me gotten the Classic Movie Musicals set on DVD. It's fifty count them fifty public domain musicals in one set, at about thirty-five bucks. The quality varies from film to film, with some of them looking quite okay (The Fabulous Dorseys) to not-so-hot, but none of them is so bad you can't watch and enjoy. There are some incredible rarities in this set - check it out at amazon - it's called Classic Musicals DVD Collection, and someone has made a complete list of the films there. Lots of PRC quickies, Martha Tilton and Jane Frazee, some rare Duke Ellington stuff, Lena Horne's first film - it's a treasure trove, really.
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Post by: bk on June 14, 2005, 11:54:11 PM: What am I, doing a monologue?
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Post by: George on June 14, 2005, 11:54:36 PM: Let me just say MMMMM...fudge!! ;D
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Post by: bk on June 14, 2005, 11:54:45 PM: Where is the late-night SPIRIT, brother? Oh, my droogs, where is the late-night SPIRIT?
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Post by: George on June 14, 2005, 11:54:51 PM: And one for Mahler!
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Post by: George on June 14, 2005, 11:56:18 PM: And speaking of Mahler, here he is!