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Title: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 12:13:27 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had two tales that were told, and now it is time for you to post until the two tales of two tails cows come home.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 12:16:22 AM
And the word of the day is: PREHENSILE!
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Post by: George on November 18, 2024, 12:28:18 AM
Wordle 1,248 4/6

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Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 12:58:38 AM
Wow, they just made Grubhub+ free for Amazon Prime people. No delivery charge, half-price service fees. This is excellent news.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 12:58:55 AM
Although, I'd rather have Uber Eats+
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 12:59:08 AM
Still, a nice little perk.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 01:00:36 AM
A happy perk.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 01:00:49 AM
In fact, the perk perked me right up.
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Post by: vixmom on November 18, 2024, 03:38:41 AM
Good morning
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Post by: vixmom on November 18, 2024, 03:39:01 AM
I meant to write more yesterday but I fell asleep
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Post by: vixmom on November 18, 2024, 04:27:58 AM
Wordle 1,248 3/6

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Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: elmore3003 on November 18, 2024, 04:32:38 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 18, 2024, 04:37:17 AM
I was feeling pretty good when I turned off the lights around 8:30. From that point on, it was sheer hell: I could not get to sleep, my bladder was working overtime and I was constantly getting up, to Thatch's disappointment - to use the facility. Some tiome after midnmight, I finally dozed off, only to wake around 2:00 wioth the distinct impression that I had better get to the bathroom ASAP. I made it barely, and I was violently sick for the next 30 minutes or so. When things calmed down, around 2:45, I returned to bed where I lay awake for the nexct four hours whgile all three cats came to visit me.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 18, 2024, 04:39:25 AM
Annabelle wanted to warm up under the blankets, Thatch wanted to cuddle and play in a cavern he created, and Stella just wanted to ie beside me. Around 5:00 I turned off the alarm and decided to sleep until I wanted to get up. By 6:30 I was still awake and I figured that was enough effort.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 18, 2024, 04:40:48 AM
I rescheduled tomorrow's doctor's appointment and moved it to Thursday. I plan to spend most of the day lying down and hopefully sleeping.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 18, 2024, 04:43:44 AM
Last night I tried to watch a film from 2011, The Deep Blue Sea, based on the play by Terence Rattigan. I gave up after 30 minutes. Rattigan was a good playwright; the play had to be better than this drivel.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 18, 2024, 05:04:29 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 18, 2024, 05:06:52 AM
It already feels like a Hell Week, and that’s not till next week.

Which is a very good thing.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: ChasSmith on November 18, 2024, 05:09:31 AM
People don’t call it Hell Week like they used to ten or twenty years ago. Now it’s just Tech Week. Even in schools. Maybe it’s time to bring Hell Week back.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: ChasSmith on November 18, 2024, 05:12:10 AM
DR Jrand74, what do they call it in Pawnee?
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 18, 2024, 05:28:19 AM
Notes reaped. Sowed.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Rodzinski on November 18, 2024, 05:39:07 AM
I watched a good film yesterday that I’d never heard of but probably some of you have.
Career
Starring Anthony Franciosa as a guy who dreams of a big life on the stage but can’t seem to catch a break or see one when he does catch it.
Dean Martin is great as his playwright pal who big-times him. Shirley MacLaine burns up the screen as usual.
Very fun film to watch for theatre lovers, those with the calling. Also, gets a little into the blacklist, albeit in a halfassed manner.
Carolyn Jones also great as Tony’s agent.
Recommended and free on the tube of you.
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 18, 2024, 05:40:30 AM
Wishing you a blessed Hell Week, Chas.
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 18, 2024, 05:43:41 AM
And better tum times for Elmore.
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Post by: John G. on November 18, 2024, 05:44:58 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: singdaw on November 18, 2024, 05:52:19 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on November 18, 2024, 05:52:26 AM
And others.
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Post by: singdaw on November 18, 2024, 05:52:40 AM
.
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Post by: singdaw on November 18, 2024, 05:52:52 AM
No comment.
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Post by: singdaw on November 18, 2024, 05:53:00 AM
And one more.
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Post by: singdaw on November 18, 2024, 05:53:08 AM
PAGE TWO
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 06:02:28 AM
Career soundtrack available on Kritzerland. Back to bed.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Rodzinski on November 18, 2024, 07:04:10 AM
Franz Waxman!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 18, 2024, 07:13:15 AM
Franz Waxman!

Yes.

I saw "Career" on NBC's Saturday Night at the Movies" or, perhaps after they began "Monday Night at the Movies".  That was great in the early 60s to see stuff I'd never seen or heard of but which had been major films from the 1950s.  They first started with Fox titles, and they moved on to MGM and Paramount titles. 

We are now spoiled, I guess, by such channels at Turner Classic Movies and loads of other venues for watching film, including YouTube, which has some really terrific films free of charge.

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 18, 2024, 07:17:33 AM
Terrific night of sleep.  Dreams aplenty and slightly weird but nothing negative or puzzling.

It's a gorgeous day here in Johnston, South Carolina...a small dot on the map of the CSRA.  That's okay.  We like being out of the spotlight here.  Living is easy, folks move along slower than in cities and big towns, and we get along. 

People here wave at you if they drive by your house and you are in your yard; they wave when they pass you in your car; folks speak to you in public with civility.  The grammar is quite often horrifying, but you don't let them know about that.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 18, 2024, 07:20:31 AM
I don't know if I should be doing this, but I have been driving a bit "without" my eyeglasses.

Yesterday, I found I did not require sunglasses. 

It's a freedom I have not known before.  I like it.

I eagerly await Dec. 12th for my second surgery!!!
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Jrand74 on November 18, 2024, 07:29:02 AM
Good news DR RON PULLIAM.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Jrand74 on November 18, 2024, 07:29:27 AM
DR CHAS SMITH here it has always been and will always be HELL WEEK.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Jrand74 on November 18, 2024, 07:29:43 AM
Feel better and resting vibes for DR ELMORE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 18, 2024, 07:30:11 AM
It is 57 degrees headed for 66 degrees.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: ChasSmith on November 18, 2024, 07:38:40 AM
Terrific night of sleep.  Dreams aplenty and slightly weird but nothing negative or puzzling.

It's a gorgeous day here in Johnston, South Carolina...a small dot on the map of the CSRA.  That's okay.  We like being out of the spotlight here.  Living is easy, folks move along slower than in cities and big towns, and we get along. 

People here wave at you if they drive by your house and you are in your yard; they wave when they pass you in your car; folks speak to you in public with civility.  The grammar is quite often horrifying, but you don't let them know about that.

https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxV5QW4H0BUq8fViHy_sCR2Sx_oBEKnh8E?si=n3SBQLAI9K5ND0nK
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: ChasSmith on November 18, 2024, 07:39:20 AM
As it should be, DR Jrand74.  As it should be.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 18, 2024, 07:41:45 AM
Wordle in Five.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 18, 2024, 07:43:44 AM
I watched a movie ONDEMAND on TCM last night.....28 Paces To Baker Street...
it was bad bad bad.....the whole plot didn't make any sense.....and the leading man was directly responsible for the death of two people.....whereupon he said something like "Ooops.....my bad....."

Bad all around. 
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: John G. on November 18, 2024, 07:45:19 AM
This morning’s noir is Call Northside 777. James Stewart as a reporter looking into an old case.
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Post by: John G. on November 18, 2024, 07:46:32 AM
Both Call Northside and 23 Paces were Henry Hathaway movies.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 18, 2024, 07:46:51 AM
A Russian ballet dancer fell out of a fifth story window and died.  In Russia, they don't mess around, boy!
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Post by: John G. on November 18, 2024, 07:47:28 AM
It’s raining again. Very nice.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: John G. on November 18, 2024, 07:48:00 AM
A Russian ballet dancer fell out of a fifth story window and died.  In Russia, they don't mess around, boy!

A truly grand jetee.
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Post by: Freddie on November 18, 2024, 07:49:22 AM
I don't know if I should be doing this, but I have been driving a bit "without" my eyeglasses.

Yesterday, I found I did not require sunglasses. 

It's a freedom I have not known before.  I like it.

I eagerly await Dec. 12th for my second surgery!!!


Wonderful!
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: ChasSmith on November 18, 2024, 07:49:48 AM
A Russian ballet dancer fell out of a fifth story window and died.  In Russia, they don't mess around, boy!

A truly grand jetee.

People over there seem to have a lot of trouble with balance, especially in high places, don't they?
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Freddie on November 18, 2024, 07:50:53 AM
Terrific night of sleep.  Dreams aplenty and slightly weird but nothing negative or puzzling.

It's a gorgeous day here in Johnston, South Carolina...a small dot on the map of the CSRA.  That's okay.  We like being out of the spotlight here.  Living is easy, folks move along slower than in cities and big towns, and we get along. 

People here wave at you if they drive by your house and you are in your yard; they wave when they pass you in your car; folks speak to you in public with civility.  The grammar is quite often horrifying, but you don't let them know about that.

https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxV5QW4H0BUq8fViHy_sCR2Sx_oBEKnh8E?si=n3SBQLAI9K5ND0nK


:)



Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: ChasSmith on November 18, 2024, 07:51:20 AM

I eagerly await Dec. 12th for my second surgery!!!

Going in for that second surgery is, like, "PAR-TAY!"
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 09:23:20 AM
DR John congrats on getting your phone set up.
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Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 09:26:55 AM
Vixmom, I saw your post yesterday "I did indeed get to the church in time", however, I did not see the nice photo with it until George commented on it.

Odd.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 09:27:57 AM
Wordle 1,248 4/6

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A good number today :)
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Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 09:28:57 AM
Wordle 1,248 3/6

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Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 09:31:11 AM
I don't know if I should be doing this, but I have been driving a bit "without" my eyeglasses.

Yesterday, I found I did not require sunglasses. 

It's a freedom I have not known before.  I like it.

I eagerly await Dec. 12th for my second surgery!!!

I couldn't do it but lots of people enjoy mono vision.
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Post by: MichaelG on November 18, 2024, 09:31:39 AM
People don’t call it Hell Week like they used to ten or twenty years ago. Now it’s just Tech Week. Even in schools. Maybe it’s time to bring Hell Week back.

Over here it's still Hell Week. I'm starting mine for our Hanson / Copland chorus concerts this weekend. Concert hell weeks aren't nearly as brutal as opera hell weeks, but it's still pretty intense.
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Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 09:32:25 AM
I do miss reading in bed at night without glasses.
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Post by: Freddie on November 18, 2024, 10:28:59 AM
Vixmom, I saw your post yesterday "I did indeed get to the church in time", however, I did not see the nice photo with it until George commented on it.

Odd.


That happened to me, too, Jane.   I was so glad that George quoted the post, including the photo - because it is such a nice photo!
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Post by: Freddie on November 18, 2024, 10:29:16 AM
Page Three!
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 18, 2024, 11:19:31 AM
Survival vibes for DR MICHAEL G.
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Post by: John G. on November 18, 2024, 11:20:02 AM
Help week vibes for MichaelG and ChasSmith!
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Jrand74 on November 18, 2024, 11:21:08 AM
I have a laundry basket on top of my dryer.

Since April it has been full of shorts and other summer pants.

TODAY I switched it out with a different basket that contains LONG sweat pants and sleeper pants.....because it is after all NOVEMBER.

The basket of shorts now resides in the closet where the basket of long pants had been waiting since last spring.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 18, 2024, 11:21:15 AM
A Russian ballet dancer fell out of a fifth story window and died.  In Russia, they don't mess around, boy!

There was a case in thė 1970s or 80s where a NY City Ballet (?) dancer got high on drugs and danced out a window. I think it happened in the Village.
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Post by: singdaw on November 18, 2024, 11:24:19 AM
Friends are reporting the death of Jay David Saks, winner of 13 Grammy awards for recordings from Broadway, concert halls and the Metropolitan Opera. He was 79.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 11:51:38 AM
I'm up, I'm up - maybe five hours of sleep.
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Post by: KevinH on November 18, 2024, 12:04:25 PM
Good afternoon!
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Post by: KevinH on November 18, 2024, 12:04:31 PM
Wordle:  3/6
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Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 12:23:10 PM
Vixmom, I saw your post yesterday "I did indeed get to the church in time", however, I did not see the nice photo with it until George commented on it.

Odd.


That happened to me, too, Jane.   I was so glad that George quoted the post, including the photo - because it is such a nice photo!

Interesting, and confirms I didn't somehow miss a large photo ;D
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 12:23:35 PM
I'm guessing Vixmom was doing an edit and adding the photo while we were reading it.
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Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 12:25:06 PM
Wordle:  3/6

Nice.
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Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 12:25:30 PM
Help week vibes for MichaelG and ChasSmith!

DITTO!
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Post by: John G. on November 18, 2024, 12:34:21 PM
The last film in this noir set is the best of all: Laura. Great stuff.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 18, 2024, 12:50:12 PM
The guy inn the picture with DR VIXMOM had a lot more stuff in front of him.

She should have reached over a gotten a few of those things.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Freddie on November 18, 2024, 01:08:45 PM
I'm guessing Vixmom was doing an edit and adding the photo while we were reading it.


That sounds logical!
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Freddie on November 18, 2024, 01:09:14 PM
The guy inn the picture with DR VIXMOM had a lot more stuff in front of him.

She should have reached over a gotten a few of those things.


:)


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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 01:15:50 PM
Back from the bank.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 01:16:03 PM
Making Wacky Noodles.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 01:16:11 PM
Somebody has to.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 01:16:20 PM
It may as well be me.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 01:16:29 PM
It might as well be spring.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 01:18:47 PM
I did the writing while I was up at four-thirty. So, I think that's it until January 1, other than making notes about things.
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Post by: John G. on November 18, 2024, 01:22:00 PM
I forgot Godard did a film of King Lear in which he threw out all but the title. Criterion is releasing it in February.

https://youtu.be/OL7Ii-6Rdpc?si=mNkkmZV472RFjitC
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Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 02:19:08 PM

Yesterday, I found I did not require sunglasses. 

It's a freedom I have not known before.  I like it.


I highly recommend you get a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses with a titanium frame.  They are exceptionally light weight and comfortable.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 04:34:22 PM
Wow, it is quiet here this evening.
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Post by: Freddie on November 18, 2024, 05:00:16 PM
We should at least try to get to page 4 before 8 pm (Eastern)
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Post by: Freddie on November 18, 2024, 05:00:41 PM
It couldn't be that difficult.
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Post by: Freddie on November 18, 2024, 05:01:06 PM
Page 4 has got to be around here somewhere!
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Post by: Freddie on November 18, 2024, 05:01:21 PM
Page Four!
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Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 05:04:40 PM
Goodreads has released their list of books to vote on for the year.
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Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 05:05:04 PM
I am busy trying to read a number of the books listed that I haven't read yet.
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Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 05:06:40 PM
As usual the category with the most books that I have read is "historical fiction".
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 05:07:42 PM
I haven't read any of the books in the "fiction" category, however, I am waiting for one of them to be available from my library.
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Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 05:10:46 PM
I have the book on my to read list as it is also a "debut novel" and I try to read those and support new authors.
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Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 05:15:18 PM
George, I wish I had read The Mercy of Gods when you suggested it as it has been nominated in the SciFi category.  I'll try to read it before the first round voting ends.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 05:17:46 PM
Keith also got Wordle in three.
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Post by: George on November 18, 2024, 05:31:09 PM
Wow, they just made Grubhub+ free for Amazon Prime people. No delivery charge, half-price service fees. This is excellent news.

That's pretty darned cool.  I've paused (but haven't canceled) my Prime account.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: George on November 18, 2024, 05:32:21 PM
George, I wish I had read The Mercy of Gods when you suggested it as it has been nominated in the SciFi category.  I'll try to read it before the first round voting ends.

Cool!  I haven't read it yet, either.  And sadly, I can't find my older Kindle that I downloaded it onto. :P
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Post by: George on November 18, 2024, 05:33:49 PM
Gratuitous Post #100!
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Post by: George on November 18, 2024, 05:34:11 PM
I'm sure it's somewhere in my house.  I just haven't really looked for it since I'd been working on the play, but now that that's over, I should make the time to do the search.
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Post by: George on November 18, 2024, 05:34:45 PM
Wordle 1,248 3/6

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Congrats, Vixmom!
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: George on November 18, 2024, 05:36:05 PM
People don’t call it Hell Week like they used to ten or twenty years ago. Now it’s just Tech Week. Even in schools. Maybe it’s time to bring Hell Week back.

I was involved in an actual Hell Week recently. ::)
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: George on November 18, 2024, 05:37:28 PM
I watched a good film yesterday that I’d never heard of but probably some of you have.
Career
Starring Anthony Franciosa as a guy who dreams of a big life on the stage but can’t seem to catch a break or see one when he does catch it.
Dean Martin is great as his playwright pal who big-times him. Shirley MacLaine burns up the screen as usual.
Very fun film to watch for theatre lovers, those with the calling. Also, gets a little into the blacklist, albeit in a halfassed manner.
Carolyn Jones also great as Tony’s agent.
Recommended and free on the tube of you.

Thanks for the recommendation, John.  I like movies about theater/ theatre/theeder. :)
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: George on November 18, 2024, 05:38:55 PM
I don't know if I should be doing this, but I have been driving a bit "without" my eyeglasses.

Yesterday, I found I did not require sunglasses. 

It's a freedom I have not known before.  I like it.

I eagerly await Dec. 12th for my second surgery!!!

Congrats, Jrand!
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 05:59:42 PM
Wow, they just made Grubhub+ free for Amazon Prime people. No delivery charge, half-price service fees. This is excellent news.

That's pretty darned cool.  I've paused (but haven't canceled) my Prime account.

We cancelled ours.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 06:00:10 PM
George, I wish I had read The Mercy of Gods when you suggested it as it has been nominated in the SciFi category.  I'll try to read it before the first round voting ends.

Cool!  I haven't read it yet, either.  And sadly, I can't find my older Kindle that I downloaded it onto. :P

Darn, but you can check it out from the library again.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 06:00:27 PM
I'm sure it's somewhere in my house.  I just haven't really looked for it since I'd been working on the play, but now that that's over, I should make the time to do the search.

Vibes you find it.
Title: Re: A TALE OF TWO TALES
Post by: John G. on November 18, 2024, 06:22:27 PM
Took a friend out for her birthday. The order of onion rings was so huge, I could only eat half of my excellent party melt.
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Post by: John G. on November 18, 2024, 06:25:19 PM
Now starting another noir from another box set. This one is The Lineip. Eli Wallach is the bad guy. It involves heroin in a doll, which vaguely resembles Wait Until Dark.
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Post by: Jane on November 18, 2024, 06:30:50 PM
'night
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Post by: vixmom on November 18, 2024, 06:59:15 PM
I'm guessing Vixmom was doing an edit and adding the photo while we were reading it.

Accurate!
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Post by: vixmom on November 18, 2024, 06:59:59 PM
The guy inn the picture with DR VIXMOM had a lot more stuff in front of him.

She should have reached over a gotten a few of those things.


I put those things there
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Post by: vixmom on November 18, 2024, 07:02:48 PM
I don’t have a lot to say
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Post by: vixmom on November 18, 2024, 07:03:04 PM
I went to work
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Post by: vixmom on November 18, 2024, 07:03:13 PM
I went to see WFO
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Post by: vixmom on November 18, 2024, 07:03:40 PM
I came home
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Post by: vixmom on November 18, 2024, 07:03:53 PM
I put the church linens in to soak
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Post by: vixmom on November 18, 2024, 07:04:03 PM
I made Vixdad dinner
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Post by: vixmom on November 18, 2024, 07:04:25 PM
Well, not so much made as reheated
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Post by: vixmom on November 18, 2024, 07:04:49 PM
He had the last of the chicken pie I made on Saturday
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Post by: vixmom on November 18, 2024, 07:12:01 PM
Why can’t we resize photos anymore ?
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Post by: singdaw on November 18, 2024, 07:34:38 PM
Spaghetti-O Jello Hot Dog Surprise:
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Post by: singdaw on November 18, 2024, 07:35:56 PM
Lucy at bat, with Julie Andrews behind the plate:
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Post by: singdaw on November 18, 2024, 07:36:21 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on November 18, 2024, 07:36:27 PM
And others.
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Post by: John G. on November 18, 2024, 07:40:16 PM
Spaghetti-O Jello Hot Dog Surprise:

I want seconds.
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Post by: John G. on November 18, 2024, 07:40:57 PM
Only to give away at Christmas.
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Post by: John G. on November 18, 2024, 07:41:16 PM
To people who voted for Trump.
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Post by: John G. on November 18, 2024, 08:03:53 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: Freddie on November 18, 2024, 08:04:50 PM
Lucy at bat, with Julie Andrews behind the plate:


Wow, that's quite an event!
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 08:27:13 PM
Page five?
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 08:27:20 PM
Really?
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 08:27:27 PM
Not very sporting.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 08:28:02 PM
Finished one movie - a thriller/horror thing from this year that's very clever.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 08:28:15 PM
Not brilliant, but clever and short.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 08:29:10 PM
Although it has a very high ranking on Rotten Tomatoes and a lot of reviewers rate it as brilliant. It's very good - not Orphan good but very good.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 18, 2024, 09:06:13 PM
Terrific night of sleep.  Dreams aplenty and slightly weird but nothing negative or puzzling.

It's a gorgeous day here in Johnston, South Carolina...a small dot on the map of the CSRA.  That's okay.  We like being out of the spotlight here.  Living is easy, folks move along slower than in cities and big towns, and we get along. 

People here wave at you if they drive by your house and you are in your yard; they wave when they pass you in your car; folks speak to you in public with civility.  The grammar is quite often horrifying, but you don't let them know about that.

https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxV5QW4H0BUq8fViHy_sCR2Sx_oBEKnh8E?si=n3SBQLAI9K5ND0nK

LOL
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 18, 2024, 09:08:09 PM
A Russian ballet dancer fell out of a fifth story window and died.  In Russia, they don't mess around, boy!

A truly grand jetee.

People over there seem to have a lot of trouble with balance, especially in high places, don't they?

The New York Post reported that he had been critical of Putin's Ukraine policies.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 18, 2024, 09:09:23 PM
I watched a movie ONDEMAND on TCM last night.....28 Paces To Baker Street...
it was bad bad bad.....the whole plot didn't make any sense.....and the leading man was directly responsible for the death of two people.....whereupon he said something like "Ooops.....my bad....."

Bad all around. 

Wasn't that "23 Paces to Baker Street" starring Van Johnson as a blind  man?
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 18, 2024, 10:02:17 PM
I watched a good film yesterday that I’d never heard of but probably some of you have.
Career
Starring Anthony Franciosa as a guy who dreams of a big life on the stage but can’t seem to catch a break or see one when he does catch it.
Dean Martin is great as his playwright pal who big-times him. Shirley MacLaine burns up the screen as usual.
Very fun film to watch for theatre lovers, those with the calling. Also, gets a little into the blacklist, albeit in a halfassed manner.
Carolyn Jones also great as Tony’s agent.
Recommended and free on the tube of you.

Thanks for the recommendation, John.  I like movies about theater/ theatre/theeder. :)

Time out. That was MY recommendation!
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Post by: Rodzinski on November 18, 2024, 10:04:03 PM
I watched a movie ONDEMAND on TCM last night.....28 Paces To Baker Street...
it was bad bad bad.....the whole plot didn't make any sense.....and the leading man was directly responsible for the death of two people.....whereupon he said something like "Ooops.....my bad....."

Bad all around. 

Wasn't that "23 Paces to Baker Street" starring Van Johnson as a blind  man?

It was a sequel to Five Graves to Cairo.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 10:24:18 PM
Page FIVE still?
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 10:24:25 PM
Not very sporting.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 10:24:36 PM
Not feeling another movie right now.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 10:25:26 PM
I did sign up for a free trial of Apple+ but it's beyond stupid so I cancelled ten minutes later. You have to watch on an Apple device. No thank you.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 10:26:07 PM
Wish Disney+ had a free trial.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 10:26:24 PM
Would like to see that John Williams documentary.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 10:26:45 PM
Ooh, I achieved a new plateau.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 10:26:51 PM
Yes I did.
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Post by: bk on November 18, 2024, 10:27:00 PM
All that and page six.
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Post by: George on November 19, 2024, 12:10:36 AM
Wordle 1,248 4/6

🟨⬜🟨⬜⬜
⬜🟨🟩🟩⬜
⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

A good number today :)

Thanks, Jane.  I agree. :)
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Post by: George on November 19, 2024, 12:12:29 AM
Vixmom, I saw your post yesterday "I did indeed get to the church in time", however, I did not see the nice photo with it until George commented on it.

Odd.


That happened to me, too, Jane.   I was so glad that George quoted the post, including the photo - because it is such a nice photo!

Glad I could be helpful! ;D
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Post by: George on November 19, 2024, 12:22:25 AM
Friends are reporting the death of Jay David Saks, winner of 13 Grammy awards for recordings from Broadway, concert halls and the Metropolitan Opera. He was 79.

Oh, no! :(
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Post by: George on November 19, 2024, 12:22:43 AM
Wordle:  3/6

Congrats, Kevin!
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:25:57 AM
Well, George and his jam finally got here.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:26:11 AM
And yet we're stuck in the muck of page six.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:26:31 AM
Not even halfway to the page that shall not be named.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:26:38 AM
Not very sporting.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:31:48 AM
In fact, it's rather ridic.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:32:00 AM
And ol' George just hit and ran.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:32:13 AM
A burrito probably was calling.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:32:50 AM
Does he were a sombrero while eating a burrito?
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:33:07 AM
Does he ride a burro whilst eating a burrito.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:33:21 AM
What the HELL are we doing on this damn page.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:33:49 AM
Insanity, says Vanity Fair.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:34:03 AM
I don't know.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:34:09 AM
I don't care.
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Post by: George on November 19, 2024, 12:34:53 AM
George, I wish I had read The Mercy of Gods when you suggested it as it has been nominated in the SciFi category.  I'll try to read it before the first round voting ends.

Cool!  I haven't read it yet, either.  And sadly, I can't find my older Kindle that I downloaded it onto. :P

Whew!!  I found both my Kindles, so all is well...Kindle-wise.
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Post by: George on November 19, 2024, 12:36:44 AM
Wow, they just made Grubhub+ free for Amazon Prime people. No delivery charge, half-price service fees. This is excellent news.

That's pretty darned cool.  I've paused (but haven't canceled) my Prime account.

We cancelled ours.

I haven't (officially) cancelled yet, mainly because I bought SAMI and I understand that if I cancel Prime, I'll lose it and anything else I bought. :-\
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Post by: George on November 19, 2024, 12:37:27 AM
George, I wish I had read The Mercy of Gods when you suggested it as it has been nominated in the SciFi category.  I'll try to read it before the first round voting ends.

Cool!  I haven't read it yet, either.  And sadly, I can't find my older Kindle that I downloaded it onto. :P

Darn, but you can check it out from the library again.

That is true, or I could actually purchase it. ::)
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Post by: George on November 19, 2024, 12:37:44 AM
;)
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:37:56 AM
Listening to disc three of four in the Steinberg conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra - this one warhorses. Amazing sound.
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Post by: George on November 19, 2024, 12:38:00 AM
I'm sure it's somewhere in my house.  I just haven't really looked for it since I'd been working on the play, but now that that's over, I should make the time to do the search.

Vibes you find it.

Thanks, Jane!  I did find it!
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:38:26 AM
You don't want to lose Sami!
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:39:17 AM
Alas and alack.
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Post by: George on November 19, 2024, 12:39:26 AM
Spaghetti-O Jello Hot Dog Surprise:
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7785.0;attach=24154)

:o
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:39:30 AM
Alack and alas.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:39:43 AM
Tick tock goes the clock.
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Post by: George on November 19, 2024, 12:39:50 AM
PAGE SEVEN JULIE AND LUCY BASEBALL DANCE!!

Lucy at bat, with Julie Andrews behind the plate:
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7785.0;attach=24156)

:D
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:40:56 AM
Is there gaslighting going on?
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:41:05 AM
See?
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Post by: George on November 19, 2024, 12:41:09 AM
Spaghetti-O Jello Hot Dog Surprise:

I want seconds.

Only to give away at Christmas.

To people who voted for Trump.

:))
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:41:22 AM
Ah, the page that shall not be named.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:41:46 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:41:53 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:42:01 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:42:08 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on November 19, 2024, 12:42:20 AM
I wrote them.
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Post by: George on November 19, 2024, 12:44:58 AM
I watched a good film yesterday that I’d never heard of but probably some of you have.
Career
Starring Anthony Franciosa as a guy who dreams of a big life on the stage but can’t seem to catch a break or see one when he does catch it.
Dean Martin is great as his playwright pal who big-times him. Shirley MacLaine burns up the screen as usual.
Very fun film to watch for theatre lovers, those with the calling. Also, gets a little into the blacklist, albeit in a halfassed manner.
Carolyn Jones also great as Tony’s agent.
Recommended and free on the tube of you.

Thanks for the recommendation, John.  I like movies about theater/ theatre/theeder. :)

Time out. That was MY recommendation!

SPOO!!  Very sorry, Rodzinski!  I (obviously) wasn't paying attention to the quote. :o