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Title: STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: bk on April 25, 2006, 12:10:49 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were still crazy after all these years, and now it is time for you to post until the still-coughing cows come home.
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2006, 12:11:24 AM
And the word of the day is: BRONCHIAL!
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2006, 12:15:01 AM
And now - Dino at the piano.
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Post by: Tomovoz on April 25, 2006, 12:23:54 AM
By coincidence, the new album by Paul Simon  -"Surprise" - is out in May.

Favourite Paul Simon tracks:

Duncan
Train In the Distance
Boy in the Bubble
Graceland
Under African Skies
Hearts and Bones
Bernadette
Late in the Evening

by Art Garfunkel:
Bridge over Troubled Water
Bright Eyes
Mr Shuck and Jive
Marionette
99 miles from LA
A Heart In New York


Difficult choices - I could list most of their songs from most of their albums together and solo.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on April 25, 2006, 12:25:54 AM
I hope your sound editing goes well tomorrwo if you should decide to do it....


TOD:
Favorite Elton John songs:
Circle of Life
Daniel
Nikita
Don't Go Breaking My Heart
I'm Still Standing
Sad Songs say so much
Little Jeannie
Daniel
Who Wears these Shoes
and my guiltly pleasure song : Philiadelphia Freedom

Simon and Garfunkel
Bridge over Troubled Water
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: DakotaCelt on April 25, 2006, 12:26:33 AM
I forgot one

"Call Me Al"
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Tomovoz on April 25, 2006, 12:27:54 AM
Carly Simon:

Not A Day Goes By
Haven't Got Time for The Pain
The Boys In the Trees
Nobody Does It Better
The Right Thing To Do
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Tomovoz on April 25, 2006, 12:30:06 AM
Elton John:

The Last Song
Daniel
Sorry Seems To Be the Hardest Word
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Song For Guy
Rocket Man
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: DakotaCelt on April 25, 2006, 12:31:48 AM
You're so Vain...
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on April 25, 2006, 12:47:21 AM
Vixmom, I'm so sorry to hear about your basement flood.
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Post by: George on April 25, 2006, 12:58:19 AM
It worked!  I'm at the house where I'm house-and-cat-sitting and am able (finally) to log into HHW and post!  It took me a while to figure out what to do.  I had to muck around (and I hope that I didn't change any settings!) because when I first tried to get onto the Internet (and for about 20 minutes after that), nothing happened!  And then I FINALLY realized that the DSL modem that's sitting right next to the monitor was not turned on.  Dopey me. ;) Now it's turned on (no pun intended!) and working just fine.  

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Post by: George on April 25, 2006, 01:00:25 AM
Tomovoz, I figure that I should at least attempt to watch each of my new DVDs...they came all the way from England, just for me! ;)
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Post by: George on April 25, 2006, 01:18:35 AM
As for weight loss...I, too, am officially going to attempt to lose weight, starting TODAY!  I signed up (and paid) for NutriSystem (http://www.nutrisystem.com/), and the first box of food came two weeks ago.  I dilly-dallied and procrastinated and decided this past Sunday that I would start the next day (which was yesterday).  But I didn't start.  I knew that the food that NutriSystem sends is not all the food that you're supposed to eat, but I didn't really have anything appropriate, so I couldn't start yesterday (Monday).  So after work yesterday, I went to Costco and then Fred Meyer and, with my list of "recommended" foods, bought more food than I've probably every gotten at one time.  Anyway, the NutriSystem food is all real food (not like the shakes that I had done before) but it's really just about portion control (of which, I have none ::)).  So, I portioned out my breakfast, lunch and snack foods and will start my regimen in the morning.  WISH ME LUCK!!  I want to lose probably what BK totally weighs!  
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: George on April 25, 2006, 01:19:33 AM
And on that note (H)...I'm going to bed.  Good night, all!
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Post by: S. Woody White on April 25, 2006, 03:29:06 AM
And the word of the day is: BRONCHIAL!
I used to have an LP of Aaron Copland's Rodeo.  On the cover was a picture of a cowboy riding a bucking bronchial.
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Post by: S. Woody White on April 25, 2006, 03:31:43 AM
Dang, this is too early to be up!  If I didn't have to be at work by eight, I'd still be quite happy dreaming.   :P
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Post by: S. Woody White on April 25, 2006, 03:34:21 AM
Favorite Elton John song:

Well, actually favorite album: Caribou.  Great from start to finish.  All sorts of fun, with a tour de force finale in Ticking.
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Post by: Ben on April 25, 2006, 04:33:51 AM
I may not be on-line at home very often right now. We seem to be having phone problems which affect our Internet service. Anthony will be calling the phone company today to see if they can determine the problem. I know it's not the phone. I think it's in the wiring. There is terrible static when we speak to anyone on the phone. It's so loud that the person on the other end can hear it.

We also have a leaking kitchen sink. I have to call our landlord so he can send over a plumber. There are advantages to having a live-in husband who is free most days. The plumber can come over most anytime (if we can get one)

We watched the last episodes of Slings and Arrows on Sunday. What great fun. I'm really looking forward to Season Three. If you've ever worked with a theatre company the show is funny and rings so true.

Last night we started watching Mapp and Lucia. I had heard of the books and the television series (from the 80s I believe) but I never read or saw either. Anthony was talking with a friend who mentioned that he has the entire series on tape so we borrowed both boxes. Our weekend viewing (with a break for Anthony's trip to Virginia) will be blocked out for a while.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 25, 2006, 04:42:44 AM
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!!!!!!!!!!!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR JOEY !!!!!!!!!!!
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~SUCCESS VIBES TO DR GEORGE!!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 25, 2006, 04:48:22 AM
Good morning, all!  I believe our DR Joey turns 21 today, but I could be wrong.  I'm off to another trip to Toyland in the next 30 minutes, and I believe DR Ben's DP Anthony may be showing up for a bit to look at a 1905 theatre scrapbook.

DR Ben, the Mapp and Lucia by E F Benson books are classic English camp; the early books are wonderful and the last couple an ordeal.  I read them all in the first two years I lived in New York.  John Van Druten wrote an unsuccessful play based on them, but the tv production with Geraldine McEwen and Prunella Scales, and Nigel Hawthorne as I recall, based on two of the books was a delight.

TOD:
The Boxer
Daniel
The theme from "Working Girl," something about a river running
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Ben on April 25, 2006, 04:52:16 AM
Oh, yes Happy Birthday to Joey!

And best of medical vibes to our dear TCB.
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Ben on April 25, 2006, 04:52:51 AM
Yes, Larry, Anthony plans on coming by Toyland today for a visit.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 25, 2006, 05:38:30 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]! ! ! ! !  YOU CAN DO IT VIBES FOR DR GEORGE  ! ! ! ! ![/move]
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 25, 2006, 05:39:22 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]! ! ! ! !  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR JOEY, WHEREEVER YOU ARE  ! ! ! ! ![/move]
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 25, 2006, 06:00:08 AM
TOD:

Paul Simon (who is a personal favorite):
Still Crazy After All These Years (that sax solo sends me)
Something So Right
The entire Graceland recording
Kodachrome
Me and Julio Down By The Schoolyard

With Garfunkel:
Bridge Over Troubled Water
The Boxer
Cecelia
Sound of Silence
Mrs Robinson

Elton John:
I'm Still Standing
Benny And The Jets
Goodbye Yellowbrick Road
Crocodile Rock
Rocket Man
Saturday Night's Alright
Daniel

Carly Simon:
We Have No Secrets
Loving You Is The Right Thing To Do
Anticipation
The Carter Family
Legend In Your Own Mind
You're So Vain (I think this song is about me)

One piece of Carly Simon's work that I am most definitely not a fan of is her Moonlight Serenade recording of last year.  That was a labor listening to that!

Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 06:19:05 AM
Happy Birthday to DRJOEY!

And congratulations to MR BK on the 10!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 25, 2006, 06:21:06 AM
Good Morning!

:)
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 06:21:11 AM
Very rainy and cool today, some friends from the DEPT OF LABOR where I toiled for ten years are coming down today for a visit and lunch to catch me up on all the news etc.

I shall be back in the afternoon.

TOD:

Paul Simon:  You Can Call Me Al....and the entire BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER album with Mr Garfunkel

Elton John - a lot of AIDA....Don't Go Breakin' My Heart, Daniel, Crocodile Rock

Carly - You're So Vain....
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 06:21:46 AM
Opening night vibes for DR JOSE on his Broadway DEBUT!!!!!!!!!


Vibes for great reviews tomorrow morning!  ...even though they are already written, in all likelihood.....
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 06:22:14 AM
DR JOSE - where you see cameras flashing, go over there, you might get a photo on Broadway.com
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 25, 2006, 06:23:13 AM
...And in a couple of minutes I'm off to JFK to pick up Steve.  I'm flying him in for the the opening tonight - and the week - as a Thank You for all his support and care and love over the past couple of years.  I truly that I would not be "here" right now without his generosity and friendly "nudging".

But in the meantime...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 25, 2006, 06:25:17 AM
...I'm still catching up, and I have a feeling I'll still be catching up for a few more days to come...

:-\
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 25, 2006, 06:25:31 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR JOEY!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 25, 2006, 06:25:58 AM
Hmm... Favorite Elton John songs... Hmm...

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 25, 2006, 06:27:48 AM
DR JOSE - where you see cameras flashing, go over there, you might get a photo on Broadway.com

Well... My friend, James, works for a photo agency and has booked a photographer or two to cover the festivities tonight, so...  ;)

"Honey, why is that guy in every single picture from the party?"

;)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 25, 2006, 06:29:50 AM
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Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 06:32:23 AM
Well... My friend, James, works for a photo agency and has booked a photographer or two to cover the festivities tonight, so...  ;)

"Honey, why is that guy in every single picture from the party?"

;)

"Must be one of the stars of the show....."   8)
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 06:32:55 AM
"Cross your fingers and hold your heart...." Cole Porter.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 06:33:35 AM
Off to meet my friends.  I may have some pictures to post later!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 25, 2006, 06:37:58 AM
...And now I'm off to JFK...  And then the rest of the day is looking pretty jam-packed and action filled.  Thankfully, I don't have too many last-minute things to do, so I don't think I'll be rushed at all - however, I've been saying that for the past week, and... Ah, well...

-I'm just hoping that the rain and possible thunderstorms hold off tonight - or at least for the walk from The Palace to the Time Warner Center.

Thanks again to each and every DR for, well, for everything.

...And regardless of what happens after tonight - if you get my drift - I've already fulfilled a lifelong dream of mine.  WOW!  To be living in New York City, and now to be part of a brand new Broadway show - and, basically, from the first day of rehearsal too! - Double-WOW!

Thanks again to everyone here for their Vibes and Love.  It truly has made this special time in my life even moreso.

-And I promise to have pictures!!!!!

Laters... (I promise)  ;)
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Post by: Ben on April 25, 2006, 06:54:42 AM
The best of vibes and good wishes to Jose!!!

A mere few years ago he was in L.A. with BK and now he's in NYC with EJ. What a jump!
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2006, 07:08:10 AM
I'm up, I'm up - earlier than my usual 7:30 on a Tuesday.

Since no one has mentioned it (I think): Carly Simon - That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be - one of the most perfectly produced tracks ever.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 07:30:39 AM
Good morning!

Beautiful April morning, but it's gonna be a hot day (a Schmidt and Jones reference) with highs near 90. Argh!

Supposedly, thundershowers are heading our way, too, and they are supposed to cool us off so much that it won't get out of the 60s tomorrow!

You gotta love the Carolinas in April, a state of extremes!  :)
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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 07:32:11 AM
Much good luck, crossed fingers, and best wishes to DR Jose on his Broadway premiere tonight!!! May the theater gods be with you!
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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 07:33:38 AM
I know very little about Paul Simon's solo career. I've never bought any of his recordings, and since I don't listen to the radio much, I've heard very little of his work after he and Art split up.

I do love "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "Sounds of Silence," and "Mrs. Robinson" very much.
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2006, 07:35:07 AM
A great opening night bouquet to our very own dear reader Jose.  
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Post by: FJL on April 25, 2006, 07:35:32 AM
Massive broken leg vibes to DR Jose!
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2006, 07:35:34 AM
I wrote a half-page just now, just to get a jump on things.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 07:37:04 AM
I know nothing much about Elton John's rock heyday as I was totally a Broadway Baby, and he wasn't writing for Broadway then.

Obviously, I like very much the songs for THE LION KING, especially "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," "Circle of Life," and "Hakuna Matata."

I must admit I didn't like any of the music in AIDA very much (didn't much like the show either) and was dismayed when it won the Tony that year.

I will listen to LESTAT with great interest.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 07:40:40 AM
I hit the jackpot yesterday with two different shipments from Deep Discount (one was shipped a week before the other; they arrived on the same day, both shipped Media Mail. Explain that if you please, USPS!)

Of course, I have a fair amount of recorded shows on the DVR from last night, so I doubt I'll get to any of those DVDs until the weekend.
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Post by: PennyO on April 25, 2006, 07:41:24 AM
Bruce - you svelte and lithe hunky thing, you! Congratulations on regaining your boyish figure!

Jose, my dear boy! Happy Opening Night! and many more, bucko! Many more.

George, take inspiration from our BK - you can do it. There is no "try" - you just do what's in your heart, for yourself. New day, new start, new you. See you soon.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 07:41:31 AM
Happy Birthday to occasional DR Joey!
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Post by: FJL on April 25, 2006, 07:42:18 AM
Elton John's music for the "Solidarity Forever" number from BILLY ELLIOTT is among the most stirring pieces of theater music I've heard in a long while.  
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Post by: PennyO on April 25, 2006, 07:47:03 AM
I'm having a confidence crisis over the opening monologue of "... in the absence of spring..." The thing goes on and on, and all stream of consciousness, and almost every line references something that's important later in the play - and I am having my usual "What made me think I could do this" wallow - the humiliation potential is very high. But I said I was an actress, and they believed me, and now I have to figure out this long and rambling thing... the rest of the play is not so difficult for me. But, sheesh, oy vey! this monologue that starts the piece! OY!

Oh, well... we take a step. We begin... First rehearsal is two weeks from today...
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Post by: FJL on April 25, 2006, 07:51:48 AM
Confidence vibes to Penny!

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Post by: PennyO on April 25, 2006, 07:52:54 AM
"Just gimme a chance! Gimme a chance!"

Well, okay - here's a wonderful role in a swell play!

Oh, no...
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Post by: PennyO on April 25, 2006, 07:53:16 AM
Fred! Thanks. You know what I mean...
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Post by: PennyO on April 25, 2006, 07:55:43 AM
Oh, in my self-absorbed and narcissistic morning notes, I neglected to wish our occasional DR Joey a very happy birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OCCASIONAL DR JOEY!!!!
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2006, 08:13:01 AM
It’s time to play the music.  It’s time to light the lights.

It’s time to meet JosePiano.  Lestat opens tonight!

It’s time to put on makeup.  It’s time to dress up right.

It’s time to raise the curtain on the Lestat Show tonight.

.


It’s time to get things started

On the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Joseational

This is what we call  a Broadway Show!







[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%][size=8]~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~OPENING NIGHT BROKEN LEG VIBES FOR OUR MOST FAVORITEST KEYBOARD PLAYER EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [/move]  [/size]
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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 08:18:54 AM
Must hurry downstairs now to tend to some household chores before starting lunch preparations.


WBBL.
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2006, 08:27:55 AM
Happy Birthday to Dear Reader Joey!! Come back little Joey we miss you!!!
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2006, 08:39:50 AM
TOD: Paul Simon

Scarborough Fair/Canticle

For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her

American Tune

Kathy's Song

The Boxer

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Sounds Of Silence
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 25, 2006, 08:42:20 AM
TOD: Paul Simon

Scarborough Fair/Canticle


How could I have forgotten that one?  Love it!  Love how it was used in THE GRADUATE.
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2006, 08:45:08 AM
I shall now be on my way to LACC, then Mr. Geissman's, then home to start packaging CDs (after getting more envelopes from Staples).
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2006, 08:49:53 AM
TOD: Carly Simon

Anticipation

That's The Way I Always Heard It Should Be

Right Thing To Do

We Have No Secrets

You're So Vain (I heard this is about Dan the Man)

Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 25, 2006, 08:59:10 AM
The best of vibes and good wishes to Jose!!!

A mere few years ago he was in L.A. with BK and now he's in NYC with EJ. What a jump!

Wow! From BK to EJ...maybe in his future there'll be an EK...Gee... and maybe a BJ, too!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 25, 2006, 09:01:55 AM
All right...bitch slap me for that.

I couldnt' resist.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 25, 2006, 09:02:33 AM
Blame it on TCB.
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2006, 09:10:09 AM
TOD Elton John
Your Song
Ballad of a Well Known Gun
Come Down in Time
Country Comfort
Amareena
Friends
Seasons
Michelle's Song
Tiny Dancer
levon
Indian Sunset
I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself
Suzie (Dramas)
Mellow
Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
Elderberry Wine
Daniel
Funeral For A Friend
Candle In the Wind
This Song has No Title
I've Seen That Movie Too
All The Girls Love Alice
Harmony
Empty Garden (Hey, Hey Johnny)
I'm Still standing
The Last Song
Circle of Life
I Just Can't Wait To Be King
Can You Feel the Love Tonight

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Post by: FJL on April 25, 2006, 09:21:13 AM
"You're So Vein" - that's the title of the opening number from the musical version of LOVE AT FIRST BITE
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Post by: FJL on April 25, 2006, 09:29:32 AM
In honor of Jose and LESTAT's opening, some vampire jokes:


Why do vampires drink blood?
Because coffee keeps them awake all day!

What type of coffee do vampires prefer?
Decoffinated!

What are a vampire's favourite snacks?
Adam's apples and nectarines.

Where does Dracula usually go for his lunch?
At the casketeria.

How can you tell when a vampire has been in a bakery?
All the jam has been sucked out of the jam doughnuts.

What is the favourite drink of overweight vampires?
"Blood Lite".

What did the bartender say to the vampire?
This blood's for you!

What happened to the vampire who tried to gain weight by eating more?
It didn't work...it was all in vein.

What did the hobo vampire say to the rich man?
"Can I put the bite on you for a free meal?".

How can you tell if a vampire is lazy?
He uses leeches.

Why didn't Dracula ever get married?
He just never found the right ghoul!

What did Dracula say to Wolfman after introducing his new girlfriend?
"I've always been a sucker for a pretty face".

Why did the vampire give his girlfriend a blood test?
To see if she was his type.

What is it like to be kissed by a vampire?
It's a pain in the neck.

Why did the vampire never marry?
He wanted to remain a Bat-chelor

How does a female vampire flirt?
She bats her eyes.

Why couldn't the vampire's wife get any sleep?
Because of his coffin.

What do you give a vampire with a cold?
Coffin Drops!

What did the Mummy vampire say to the baby vampire?
"You are driving me batty".

Where does Count Dracula make his withdrawals?
At the blood bank.

What do you get if you cross Jesse James and Dracula?
A robbery at the blood bank.

Where did they put Dracula when he was arrested?
In a red bloodcell!

Is it true that a vampire can't hurt you if you're carrying a torch?
Yes, but it depends on how fast you carry it!

What do you get when you cross a vampire with a cow?
A hamburger that bites back!

What do you get when you cross a vampire with a dwarf?
A monster that sucks blood out of kneecaps!

What do you get if you cross a vampire bat and an egyptian mummy?
A flying band-aid, or a gift-wrapped bat.

What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?
Frostbite.

What do you get when you cross Dracula with Sleeping Beauty?
Tired Blood.

What has webbed feet, feathers, fangs and goes "Quack Quack"?
Count Duckula.

What did Dracula say when he saw a giraffe for the first time?
"I'd like to get to gnaw you."

What is Dracula's favourite holiday?
Fangsgiving!

Where does Dracula water ski?
Lake Erie.

How do vampires get around on Halloween night?
By blood vessels.

What kind of dog does Dracula have?
A Bloodhound!

Why doesn't Dracula have any friends?
Because he's a pain in the neck!

Why doesn't anybody like Dracula?
Because of his bat temper.

Which building does Dracula visit in New York?
The Vampire State Building.

What songs does a vampire hate?
"You are my sunshine" and "Sunshine on my shoulders".

Why was the student vampire tired in the morning?
Because he was up all night studying for his blood test!

What is a vampire's favourite sport?
Casket Ball!

How can you tell that a vampire likes baseball?
He turns into a bat every night.

What do vampires enjoy most about baseball?
The bats (and the double-headers).

Why did the vampire quit the baseball team?
They would only let him be BAT boy!

Why did the other kids have to let the vampire play baseball?
It was his bat.

Why aren't vampires good gamblers?
They always make "sucker bets"!

How can you spot a vampire jockey?
They always win by a neck!

What does a vampire say when he thinks he's in trouble?
"I have a bat feeling about this".

Why do vampires make great artists?
They get lots of practice drawing blood.

Where do vampires go to deposit their savings?
A blood bank.

What flies through the night, has a black cape, and bites people?
A mosquito wearing a black cape.

What's soft, mouldy, and flies?
A spoiled bat.

A vampire bat flies back into his cave after a big night...he has blood all over his face. Perches himself on the roof to try and get some rest.
But before too long the other bats smell the blood, and start to gather around him. They ask feverishly where he got the blood from. Knowing that they will not let up till he tells them "OK, follow me!".
He flies out of the cave, across a valley, over a river into a dark forest. Deep in the forest he stops, all the other bats gather round in an excited frenzy.
"OK", says the bat, "see that big oak tree over there?". "Yeah yeah" reply the other bats, drooling in anticipation.
"Well I *@#$en didn't!", said the bat.
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2006, 10:01:27 AM
HEY!!! He's stealing my act!!!




 ;D
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 25, 2006, 10:01:57 AM
I'm having a confidence crisis over the opening monologue of "... in the absence of spring..." The thing goes on and on, and all stream of consciousness, and almost every line references something that's important later in the play - and I am having my usual "What made me think I could do this" wallow - the humiliation potential is very high. But I said I was an actress, and they believed me, and now I have to figure out this long and rambling thing... the rest of the play is not so difficult for me. But, sheesh, oy vey! this monologue that starts the piece! OY!

Oh, well... we take a step. We begin... First rehearsal is two weeks from today...

Dearest PennyO, if you bomb out in the boondocks, you're always welcomed and loved by at least two Noo Yawkers.  Think of the monologue as an aria and sing it for a while till you find its rhythms.  Love ya!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 25, 2006, 10:02:33 AM
HEY!!! He's stealing my act!!!




 ;D

Get a new act.
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2006, 10:02:39 AM
Y'know FJL if you post each joke separatley you'd have something like 40 posts!



Think how happy BK would be!
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Post by: George on April 25, 2006, 10:03:14 AM
George, take inspiration from our BK - you can do it. There is no "try" - you just do what's in your heart, for yourself. New day, new start, new you. See you soon.

Thank you very much! :-*
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2006, 10:03:20 AM
Get a new act.

Act II


The Vixmom jokes......
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 25, 2006, 10:03:42 AM
Wow! From BK to EJ...maybe in his future there'll be an EK...Gee... and maybe a BJ, too!

Eek!
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Post by: George on April 25, 2006, 10:03:48 AM
Happy Birthday to Occasional (not former) DR Joey!! ;D
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 25, 2006, 10:06:07 AM
TOD:

Elton John -- Harmony
                     Sweet Painted Lady
                     Bennie and the Jets
                     Nikita

Paul Simon -- Scarborough Fair
                      Bridge Over Troubled Water
                     

Carly Simon -- You're So Vain
                       Nobody Does It Better
                       Let the River Run
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 25, 2006, 10:09:00 AM
Eek!

Blame TCB.
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2006, 11:09:44 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~Continued Hungarian Operation VIBES for Maria's Dear Daughter!!~~~~ [/move] [/size]


[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~Legjobb Kívánság részére egy sikeres operáció részére Körömvirág Kedves lány~~~~~~~[/move][/size]
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Post by: Maria on April 25, 2006, 11:11:24 AM
Happy Birthday, DR Joey!

                      ***MERDE, DR JOSE!!***

For any DRs who missed my thanks last night for the Vibes for DD - I'll repeat them now. THANK YOU!!!(Keep 'em coming - the actual procedure will be on Thursday morning in Hungary.)

I'll soon be getting my notes for something that's suddenly come together after a few false starts and will begin shooting in less than a month. Yikes!
I'm not trying to be mysterious, but can't give out details until the official press release. There's a director and a start date, but casting has just begun. I've been told that the notes, although numerous and detailed, are about minor details (some historical) and are minimal -- and that's excellent news. However, I write very tight scripts, so one small change can cause a Domino Effect which makes it a big change. I'll know more when I see the notes.

In honor of our Broadway Baby -- Laters!
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Post by: Maria on April 25, 2006, 11:13:55 AM
Vixmom - You must've been posting as I was writing. Koszonom! (Can't do the umlauts over the o's)
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Post by: George on April 25, 2006, 11:14:35 AM
~~~~BREAK LEG (AND FINGER) VIBES FOR BROADWAY KEYBOARDIST EXTRAORDINAIRE JOSE!!!~~~~
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Post by: Jane on April 25, 2006, 11:46:43 AM
George it was very considerate of the home owners to purchase a computer for you.  We are all happy you can continue to post and house sit.

Good weight loss vibes! Are you planning to begin an exercise regime to coordinate with the diet?
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Post by: Jane on April 25, 2006, 11:55:18 AM
JOSE, BEST WISHES TONIGHT & MAY THE SHOW BE A BIG HIT.  

I ALREADY KNOW YOU ARE.
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Post by: Jane on April 25, 2006, 11:58:26 AM
Bruce, congrats on your 1st 10 pounds & good vibes for the next 10.

Vixmom I do not miss having a basement.

Happy 21st Joey.

Penny I know you will learn those lines-you always do.

Maria-good “notes” vibes.

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Post by: bk on April 25, 2006, 12:04:00 PM
Back from LACC and Grant's, now must package up CDs.
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Post by: George on April 25, 2006, 12:34:41 PM
George it was very considerate of the home owners to purchase a computer for you.  We are all happy you can continue to post and house sit.
Well, I hope I didn't give the impression that they specifically got the computer for me. ;) They didn't.  They've had a computer, but it was a very old and slow one.  They had actually upgraded before the last time I house-sat for them, but I couldn't log in and wasn't able to ask them how before they left.  This time, I asked when they were still in town and it all worked out!
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Post by: George on April 25, 2006, 12:40:01 PM
Good weight loss vibes! Are you planning to begin an exercise regime to coordinate with the diet?

I'll start with walking then work up to something more.  I have no plans on ever joggin.  Good for BK, though!  The NutriSystem package came with excercise suggestions (including some yoga) and I have a set of tapes on walking aerobics.  
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Post by: George on April 25, 2006, 12:43:34 PM
There's an article on Lestat on Playbill.com.  Click HERE (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/99051.html) for the article, "Lestat Takes a Bite Out of Broadway, Opening April 25."
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Post by: George on April 25, 2006, 12:46:25 PM
It doesn't mention Jose, though. :( Darn.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 25, 2006, 12:48:48 PM
It doesn't mention Jose, though. :( Darn.


Go to "police briefs."
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 25, 2006, 12:50:39 PM
Go to "police briefs."


:D


Where is TCB when he's TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY needed?
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 25, 2006, 12:50:44 PM
Go to "police briefs."

"Briefs" being the keyword?
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 12:52:05 PM
Rim shot!
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 12:52:29 PM
Do you have to stretch and weight a scrim before you paint it?
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 12:53:26 PM
I will post some pictures of my reunion with friends sooner or later.

thanks for the LESTAT link DRGEORGE.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 12:58:09 PM
For the talented and lovely DR PENNYO -

If they could do it as good as you, they'd be up there.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 12:59:40 PM
For the talented and lovely DRJOSE -

Stars are set for a small squabble tonight - followed by the BEST of times...make sure you don't set something down where it doesn't belong.

And it is very thoughtful of you to include Mr Steve in your BIG special night!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 25, 2006, 01:17:47 PM
TOD--More Simon and Garfunkel:

April Come She Will
59th Street Bridge Song
Hazy Shade of Winter
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Post by: Jennifer on April 25, 2006, 01:18:50 PM
Happy Birthday DR Joey.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 01:19:20 PM
A nice video afternoon, and I didn't mind spending it indoors since it's SO hot outside. Took a little walk, but not my usual route because it was just too warm. I'll finish off the walking part of the exercise with the treadmill.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 25, 2006, 01:21:43 PM
Good weight loss vibes to DR George. ~~~~~~~~

Good Opening Night vibes to DR Jose. ~~~~~~~~


Good rehearsing vibes to DR PennyO. ~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 01:22:53 PM
Started my viewing the last night's NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE. There were one or two chuckles, but the writers went for some "easy jokes" (Christine mentioning her old nickname), and I miss the wit and farceical situations of OUT OF PRACTICE.

In an article in the magazine about shows on the bubble, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY gave OUT OF PRACTICE a "so-so" chance of being renewed. It was less optimistic about INVASION.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 01:24:00 PM
CSI: MIAMI had a kidnapping gone bad story that had a couple of surprises. Personal life stories with the lab guys were less interesting.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 01:25:02 PM
And I finished my afternoon with the second half of ELIZABETH I. Outstanding in every way.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 01:32:39 PM
Rain rain rain.....

I watched BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN last night, which I liked very much.

I thought both Heath and Jake were outstanding in their roles, and I thought the period details (with the exception of Jake's wife's hair in the last few scenes) was spot on.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 01:46:15 PM
How was the musical staging today, MRBK?
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 01:57:37 PM
'member Lady Bird Johnson and her two daughters?
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 01:58:33 PM
This girl was a bit more 80's....  I only mention it because everything else was so accurate.  
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2006, 02:00:48 PM
There's an article on Lestat on Playbill.com.  Click HERE (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/99051.html) for the article, "Lestat Takes a Bite Out of Broadway, Opening April 25."

Thank you for the link


crossed fingers and toes for tonight!!  I wish I were there.
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2006, 02:01:50 PM
Do you have to stretch and weight a scrim before you paint it?

I think you should at least take it out to dinner
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 25, 2006, 02:02:35 PM
Jose:

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Dream the Dream![/move][/color]


[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Live the Dream![/move][/color]


[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]BE the Dream![/move][/color]


Break a leg, pal!
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2006, 02:03:01 PM
TOD--More Simon and Garfunkel:

April Come She Will
59th Street Bridge Song
Hazy Shade of Winter

Yes yes and yes! How did I forget these?
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2006, 02:04:15 PM
Favorite Paul Simon (from the Simon and Garfunkel era): Old Friends/Bookends.  Bridge Over Troubled Water.  And my fave, Frank Lloyd Wright.  Also, America and The Only Livin' Boy in NY.
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 02:04:49 PM
What is supposed to be the year the movie ends?
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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 02:05:04 PM
How were women in Texas wearing their hair in the 1960s?



Well, the last scene with Anne Hathaway wasn't in the 1960s; it was in the 1980s since that was twenty years into their relationship.

Of course, I would have no idea how women ever wore their hair in a period unless I looked at movies of the time. I'd have to look back at that scene. Of course, how Texas women were wearing their hair might have been very different from ladies in other parts of the country.
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2006, 02:05:28 PM
Speaking of forgetting I forgot to send


[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~~~~~~~~~Memory VIBES~~~~~~~~~~ to dear PennyO![/move]
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2006, 02:10:36 PM
Well I'm off!  Laters!!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 02:20:37 PM
Well, the last scene with Anne Hathaway wasn't in the 1960s; it was in the 1980s since that was twenty years into their relationship.

Of course, I would have no idea how women ever wore their hair in a period unless I looked at movies of the time. I'd have to look back at that scene. Of course, how Texas women were wearing their hair might have been very different from ladies in other parts of the country.

Yup I was thinking the earliest it might have been is '83 or '84....
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 02:25:08 PM
This is one of the stars of the MALIBU BIKINI SHOP from 1986....and Mrs. Twist's hair was a lot like this....but had a lot more of the late 80's soft tease.  8)

(http://www.babesofbabylon.com/pt/A/Allene_Simmons/pt100_Allene_Simmons.jpg)
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 02:25:41 PM
And yes I am aware that Malibu is NOT in Texas.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 02:30:29 PM
Hathaway's character would have been in her 40s also, more than likely.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 02:31:55 PM
I'm going to watch BOSTON LEGAL tonight since L&O:SVU is a rerun. Sounds like it should be a fun episode.

Of course, new episodes from all the reliables: HOUSE, VERONICA MARS, etc.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 25, 2006, 02:32:57 PM
There are still women in South Carolina who wear their hair in beehives...and that was Hathaway's "do" at the end, yes?
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 02:39:14 PM
Nope Jack's widow had her hair soft teased and shoulder length.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on April 25, 2006, 03:02:20 PM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Broken leg vibes to DR Jose tonight!!
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Post by: Tomovoz on April 25, 2006, 03:04:42 PM
Best of OZ vibes for Jose.  Of course in OZ it is already April 26th so it is all over.. I can say that Jose was brilliant.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 03:05:08 PM
Off now to finish cleaning the den. I vacuumed earlier today and now need to dust. Then, on to tonight's TV.

I read somewhere that Elliott is going to sing "Unchained Melody" tonight. If that's true, he's going to have the memory of Clay Aiken's startling rendition to compete with, at least in my mind.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 25, 2006, 03:37:58 PM
I was not planning to go out last night, but my sister and her husband (and baby) returned from their long weekend at 6pm. And they were hungry.  And since i missed the baby (so much after only 4 days) I brought them take-out.

I will see my sis and megan tomorrow for lunch.  And then hopefully tomorrow night she will be wearing her princess ballerina dress (i requested it).  But it's gotten so cold out these past few days. :(
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Post by: Jennifer on April 25, 2006, 03:39:05 PM
Oh I almost forgot IDOL was on tonight.  Can't wait for that and GILMORE GIRLS!
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2006, 04:25:31 PM
...And now I'm off to JFK...  And then the rest of the day is looking pretty jam-packed and action filled.  Thankfully, I don't have too many last-minute things to do, so I don't think I'll be rushed at all - however, I've been saying that for the past week, and... Ah, well...

-I'm just hoping that the rain and possible thunderstorms hold off tonight - or at least for the walk from The Palace to the Time Warner Center.

Thanks again to each and every DR for, well, for everything.

...And regardless of what happens after tonight - if you get my drift - I've already fulfilled a lifelong dream of mine.  WOW!  To be living in New York City, and now to be part of a brand new Broadway show - and, basically, from the first day of rehearsal too! - Double-WOW!

Thanks again to everyone here for their Vibes and Love.  It truly has made this special time in my life even moreso.

-And I promise to have pictures!!!!!

Laters... (I promise)  ;)


Jose, I am so proud of you.  I can't help but cry.

(And yes, folks, I am quite serious.)
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2006, 04:26:56 PM
I'm up, I'm up - earlier than my usual 7:30 on a Tuesday.

Since no one has mentioned it (I think): Carly Simon - That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be - one of the most perfectly produced tracks ever.

I agree.
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Post by: Danise on April 25, 2006, 04:28:50 PM
Hi all!  I can't stay for long but had to stop by to wish our Broadway Guy many, many, many broken legs and fingers on his BIG night!  

I'm soooo proud for and of you, Jose!!!!!

I think about the walking tour everyday when I have a cup of tea from the tea store you showed me.  In fact, I many just HAVE to come back up in October to get some refills.   ;) :D

Healing vibes to DR Maria's DD!!!!

Memory vibes to DR PennyO!!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 04:30:07 PM
I'm having a confidence crisis over the opening monologue of "... in the absence of spring..." The thing goes on and on, and all stream of consciousness, and almost every line references something that's important later in the play - and I am having my usual "What made me think I could do this" wallow - the humiliation potential is very high. But I said I was an actress, and they believed me, and now I have to figure out this long and rambling thing... the rest of the play is not so difficult for me. But, sheesh, oy vey! this monologue that starts the piece! OY!

Oh, well... we take a step. We begin... First rehearsal is two weeks from today...

Well now that you've got all that wondering and worrying behind you, I'm sure you'll be fabulous!
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Post by: Danise on April 25, 2006, 04:34:29 PM
Say it isn't so DR Dan(the Man)--
Quote
I found out last Thursday night that DARK SHADOWS producer Dan Curtis had died earlier this month.
  :'(
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2006, 04:35:58 PM
I'm having a confidence crisis over the opening monologue of "... in the absence of spring..." The thing goes on and on, and all stream of consciousness, and almost every line references something that's important later in the play - and I am having my usual "What made me think I could do this" wallow - the humiliation potential is very high. But I said I was an actress, and they believed me, and now I have to figure out this long and rambling thing... the rest of the play is not so difficult for me. But, sheesh, oy vey! this monologue that starts the piece! OY!

Oh, well... we take a step. We begin... First rehearsal is two weeks from today...

PennyO!  Shame on you.  A monologue is no different than an aria or a song.  You interpret all of them the same way.

And from what I heard about JEWISH THIGHS last year, you are one Hell of an actress.
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 04:38:28 PM
~~~~~~~~~BREAK A LEG VIBES TO JOSE~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 04:39:00 PM
Jose, I am so happy for you and proud of you.  It's so wonderful to watch you make your dreams come true
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Post by: Danise on April 25, 2006, 04:39:25 PM
Per VixMom:

Quote
My basement troubles are quite mundane however when I consider the issues many of my dear HHW friends here are dealing with so I shall try to keep my moaning and dripping (oh dear that really was an unintentional pun) to a minimum... ok its too late for that, I'll try not to exceed the recommended daily allowance then..... and please know that you are all,  especially you Danise and Mom, TCB, OZDerek's dear friends and family, Elmore's dad and Maria's Dear Daughter in my thoughts and prayers

Your problem seems pretty rough to me, DR Vixmom.  I wouldn't have a clue how to empty a water filled basement.  Can't you just pull the plug and let it drain?????   ;D

If not, they SHOULD have a plug and a drain.  Maybe I'm the next American Inventor!!!!  ;) :D
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2006, 04:39:52 PM
TOD Elton John
Your Song
Ballad of a Well Known Gun
Come Down in Time
Country Comfort
Amareena
Friends
Seasons
Michelle's Song
Tiny Dancer
levon
Indian Sunset
I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself
Suzie (Dramas)
Mellow
Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
Elderberry Wine
Daniel
Funeral For A Friend
Candle In the Wind
This Song has No Title
I've Seen That Movie Too
All The Girls Love Alice
Harmony
Empty Garden (Hey, Hey Johnny)
I'm Still standing
The Last Song
Circle of Life
I Just Can't Wait To Be King
Can You Feel the Love Tonight



Sorry you couldn't think of any Elton John songs, vixmom!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 25, 2006, 04:42:50 PM
UPS just delivered a couple of Amazon.com packages:

One had the next box of MGM Musicals
The other had the Carole Lombard collection plus Mr. Skeffington.
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 04:43:56 PM
TOD: There are so many!!! But I'll try to narrow it down

Simon and Garfunkle:
Old Friends
49th Street Bridge Song
Scarborough Fair/Canticle
The Boxer
America

Paul Simon
Still Crazy After All These Years (The whole album)
Graceland  (The whole Album)

Elton John
Goodbye Yellow Brick Rose
Candle in the Wind (Norma Jean version)
Your Song
and many many more

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Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 04:44:41 PM
Oh, Oh   Tiny Dancer and Daniel...;definitely
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Post by: Danise on April 25, 2006, 04:45:37 PM
Speaking of drains.  I feel a bit drained tonight so I shall talk with you dear people tomorrow.  I’m doing much better though!

As a very famous Broadway musician once said, “Laters!!!”


Have a very wonderful evening all!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 04:46:15 PM
Night Danise...glad you're feeling better and I think you are convincing yourself to join us in October....hope so
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2006, 04:56:11 PM
Malibu Bikini Shop has what to do with this here site?
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: bk on April 25, 2006, 04:56:58 PM
Still waiting for the call to go to the editing room - probably closer to six is my guess.  Tammy wanted me to help her with an audition, but unless she can do it later I don't see how it will work.
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2006, 04:57:11 PM
Dearest PennyO, if you bomb out in the boondocks, you're always welcomed and loved by at least two Noo Yawkers.  Think of the monologue as an aria and sing it for a while till you find its rhythms.  Love ya!

Since when did Seattle become the boondocks?
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 05:00:40 PM
Since when did Seattle become the boondocks?

Last Thursday....you didn't get the memo?
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Tomovoz on April 25, 2006, 05:02:50 PM
Indeed!
I ain't visiting no boondocks.

Billy Joe Royal is from Georgia.
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Post by: Tomovoz on April 25, 2006, 05:04:15 PM
Lord have mercy I'm a boy from the boondocks!
(and doing a very good Gene Pitney voice impersonation).
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2006, 05:16:58 PM
Nope Jack's widow had her hair soft teased and shoulder length.

I wish you hadn't written that, Jrand.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 25, 2006, 05:19:40 PM
Since when did Seattle become the boondocks?

Oh, Lord!  I've done it now.
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2006, 05:25:43 PM
Oh, Lord!  I've done it now.

Actually elmore, I think you would enjoy Seattle.  It is a breathtakingly beautiful city, and there is lots and lots of cheap porn.  And the stagecoaches come through here almost every week, unless the Injuns get them first.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 25, 2006, 05:30:43 PM
Actually elmore, I think you would enjoy Seattle.  It is a breathtakingly beautiful city, and there is lots and lots of cheap porn.  And the stagecoaches come through here almost every week, unless the Injuns get them first.

I live for the Wells Fargo, and I would love to see Seattle!  My good friend Russell Warner, who's a telented musician, spends half the year in Seattle.  One of my former Barnes & Noble colleagues works for the Seattle Opera.

I'm sure if I've got any competition in cheap porn trivia, it's in Seattle (wink, wink!).
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2006, 05:35:29 PM
I shall shortly be on my way to the editing room - haven't heard from Tams - she may be out of luck unless she wants to come by the editing room to work.
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 06:17:14 PM
I wish you hadn't written that, Jrand.

At least I'm not wearing it.

Isn't this the offical Malibu Bikini Shop website portal?  ;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 06:19:56 PM
Well I must give my highest rating and kudos to the POLICE WOMAN box set.  The commentaries by Miss Angie Dickinson are priceless, particularly those she does with Mr Earl Holliman (neighbor of MR BK).

They look great...and they are network versions NOT the edited syndicated versions.

EARL:  That's my bathrobe...that's not wardrobe.  I furnished that.  And I still have it....

ANGIE:  Well, Halloween's coming up....

____

ANGIE:  You were a great dancer...remember when we had to tango?

EARL:  You did okay.

ANGIE:  I just stood there and you dragged me along....

EARL:  I'm not talking about the dialog scenes, Ange.
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Post by: FJL on April 25, 2006, 06:26:32 PM
Once again, the THEME FROM ANGIE, this time in honor of Angie Dickinson  :)



 Different Worlds (Theme From Angie) Lyrics

Let the time flow; Let the love grow
Let the rain shower; Let the rose flower
Love it seeks; Love it finds
Love it conquers; Love it binds

We come to eachother from different worlds
Drawn to eachother by the love inside of us
We give to eachother our different worlds
Long as we can do it
Life is gonna breeze right though it

Let the time flow; Let the love grow
Let the rain shower; Let the rose flower
Love it seeks; Love it finds
Love it conquers; Love it binds

We've reached for each other from different worlds
With love for each other that will stand the test of time
We're up to the challenge of different worlds
With this love inside us
There is nothing can divide us

Let the time flow; Let the love grow
Let the rain shower; Let the rose flower
Love it seeks; Love it finds
Love it conquers; Love it binds
Love it seeks and Love it finds
Love it conquers
Love it binds-ahhhhhh
Love it seeks; Love it finds
Love it conquers; Love it binds
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2006, 06:36:08 PM
At least I'm not wearing it.

Isn't this the offical Malibu Bikini Shop website portal?  ;D

I just wish you hadn't given away that part of the movie.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 07:00:13 PM
Oh...sorry TCB....I was certain I was THE LAST person on HHW to have seen the movie.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on April 25, 2006, 07:01:09 PM
It has been one of those nights here at work....

Lets see we have had the copshop and the fireshop here for a LOVELY visit... Now we are waiting for the Trades shop to show up....

It was steady night business wise and ungodly hot in this building for they have not turned the heat off yet.

Just about 40 minutes ago the fire alarm system went off... Checked the fire doors and they were secure and we started to get people to leave the library and within a few minutes we had emptied the library and everyone was standing outside.  The cops and the firemen were roaming around the building looking for smoke but they could only find steam and stench.

Apparently one of the steam lines sprung a leak and the heat of the boiler room and the steam set the detectors off. The thermometer in the steam room blew up literally. They estimate the temperaure in the steam room to be over 200 degrees.

No wonder the thermometer on my desk which is on the next floor said 83...

After a period of time the cops let us back in and now they are trying to air the building out to reduce the temperature...

Who ever said working in a library was boring....
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Post by: DakotaCelt on April 25, 2006, 07:03:21 PM
Good luck DR Jose!!!

Good luck vibes to DR GEorge!!

Happy Birthday to DR JOey
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Post by: DakotaCelt on April 25, 2006, 07:08:07 PM


Anticipation




Ketchup?
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Post by: Jane on April 25, 2006, 07:13:45 PM
DakotaCelt, thank goodness for the fire alarm system.

'night.
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: DakotaCelt on April 25, 2006, 07:15:29 PM
Since when did Seattle become the boondocks?

Darn, I thought it was the Moondocks!!
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: DakotaCelt on April 25, 2006, 07:16:17 PM
Once again, the THEME FROM ANGIE, this time in honor of Angie Dickinson  :)



 Different Worlds (Theme From Angie) Lyrics

Let the time flow; Let the love grow
Let the rain shower; Let the rose flower
Love it seeks; Love it finds
Love it conquers; Love it binds

We come to eachother from different worlds
Drawn to eachother by the love inside of us
We give to eachother our different worlds
Long as we can do it
Life is gonna breeze right though it

Let the time flow; Let the love grow
Let the rain shower; Let the rose flower
Love it seeks; Love it finds
Love it conquers; Love it binds

We've reached for each other from different worlds
With love for each other that will stand the test of time
We're up to the challenge of different worlds
With this love inside us
There is nothing can divide us

Let the time flow; Let the love grow
Let the rain shower; Let the rose flower
Love it seeks; Love it finds
Love it conquers; Love it binds
Love it seeks and Love it finds
Love it conquers
Love it binds-ahhhhhh
Love it seeks; Love it finds
Love it conquers; Love it binds

Angie Dickinson is a North Dakota girl!!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on April 25, 2006, 07:17:30 PM
DakotaCelt, thank goodness for the fire alarm system.

'night.

Yes or it could have been rather nasty...
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 25, 2006, 07:43:21 PM
Say it isn't so DR Dan(the Man)--    :'(

Sorry, Dr Danise.  It's sad but true.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 25, 2006, 07:48:40 PM
Malibu Bikini Shop has what to do with this here site?

It's probably because DR JRand spoke of his next screenplay, Beach Brokeback Bingo which takes place on Malibu.
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 08:06:53 PM
Yikes! There are over 1000 mumps cases in Iowa now.  Sounds like a good reason to stay home and away from crowds
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Post by: DakotaCelt on April 25, 2006, 08:10:50 PM
Yikes! There are over 1000 mumps cases in Iowa now.  Sounds like a good reason to stay home and away from crowds

and away from Iowa!!

NOne yet in ND
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 25, 2006, 08:11:47 PM
Malibu Bikini Shop has what to do with this here site?

Perhaps not much. But we need to work on that.
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 08:12:09 PM
Enjoyed another MONK episode tonight. This was the one with Natalie (his assistant) running for the school board when she suddenly seems to become a target for a sniper. I remember liking the episode when I first saw it, and remember it so well that the mystery element was no longer present.

The actor who's currently Megan Mullaley's husband was the major guest star. I never can remember his name unfortunately.
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Charles Pogue on April 25, 2006, 08:12:39 PM
I spent a weekend once in Seattle, the downtown environs.  I found it a lovely city and would love to go back some day.
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 25, 2006, 08:15:12 PM
HIGH FIDELITY is the latest movie hoping to come to Broadway. The originality just keeps right on comin'.
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 25, 2006, 08:21:23 PM
Simon-
Still Crazy After All These Years—What a great bridge that song has. And sax solo. My dad used to just doze off listening to that LP, and I still have that same copy.
My Little Town is a pretty incredible song as well.
And Renee and Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After the War

Simon-That's The Way I Heard it Should Be—Man, you used to be able to have complex emotional songs right in the Top 10 for all of America to hear.

E John-
Daniel
I'm Still Standing



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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 08:21:54 PM
AMERICAN IDOL thoughts:

What should have been a terrific week for the singers was really a rather desperate one for them. With so much riding on every show now, and with no clear cut favorite, almost everyone tried TOO hard and oversang their material. This was particularly true with Katharine and Paris, neither of whom did themselves any good at all.

Katharine pushed some parts way too hard and hit some sour notes in that desperate attempt to impress. She also had an annoying tendency to fall off some of her higher notes.

Paris demonstrated yet again improper breath control and tried turning "The Way We Were" into a power ballad robbing it of any intimacy, delicacy, or meaning. She also changed some small words showing she really had no idea what the song actually meant.

Kellie was the one who did "Unchained Melody," and it was a Leah Ann Rhimes arrangement. Simon was right; it was endlessly slow though she did have all the notes.

That's more than can be said with Taylor whose song contained notes way too low for him but whose key couldn't be raised because his range barely got to the highest notes. His rendition wasn't terrible, but I thought it just missed being outstanding.

And that leaves the night's two best singers: Chris and Elliott. Both did fine jobs. Chris showed more control of his material, but Elliott's vocals were more involving for me.

Bottom three: Kellie, Katharine, and Paris. I think Paris may go home tomorrow night, and if not her, Kellie.
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 25, 2006, 08:22:20 PM
Happy Birthday Hoosier Joey!!!

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Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 08:23:51 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEY....
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 25, 2006, 08:24:21 PM
Special express vibes for Maria's DD in Hungary.

And

TCB- Good luck getting your (microc)hip replaced!
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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 08:25:04 PM
Page Seven ARISTOCATS Dance!!!


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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 08:27:28 PM
HOUSE had a very interesting episode featuring a teen faith healer. Surprising turns on the show tonight, and I really enjoyed it.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 08:28:58 PM
BOSTON LEGAL had some hilarious moments, too, I must admit. I can see why some HHWers are very fond of this show. It is lots of fun (though I wasn't so sure about that verdict on the racial profiling case.)
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Post by: PennyO on April 25, 2006, 08:31:51 PM
Oh, all you fine and kindly DR's - thanks for your vibage - seems to have worked. I had a very good day of work on the script, and I tell ya, nothing like the discipline of doing it to take away the jitters. One step at a time. Just do the work.

I am always like this, on every project. Even MY show, which I've done a LOT - when it's time to re-mount the sucker I get the same panic and dread. Then the work begins, I do the steps, focus - and it feels like home to me once more.
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Post by: PennyO on April 25, 2006, 08:33:34 PM
Hey! LESTAT must have ended an hour ago... Oh, boy, can't wait to hear from our boy!!! How wuzzit?????
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 25, 2006, 08:33:50 PM
MattH-
I did not like last night's MEDIUM. It was funny because while watching last week's, I remarked to TPunk that it was time to get an episode where we learn more about Detective Scanlon. My own psychic ability perhaps? But what a disappointment with the backstory they created for him. The show keeps falling into the trap of good beginnings, great buildup, then everything being resolved in the last two minutes. But I thought the whole episode was over the top. Except for the kid's storyline.
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 08:37:46 PM
Oh, all you fine and kindly DR's - thanks for your vibage - seems to have worked. I had a very good day of work on the script, and I tell ya, nothing like the discipline of doing it to take away the jitters. One step at a time. Just do the work.

I am always like this, on every project. Even MY show, which I've done a LOT - when it's time to re-mount the sucker I get the same panic and dread. Then the work begins, I do the steps, focus - and it feels like home to me once more.

Great to hear you had a good day with the script, DR Penny. I am the same way when I get ready for a trial. I have the panic, dread and fear until I sit down and work my tail off doing prep work. Then I'm fine. I think you have to get that part out of the way so you can do your best
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 25, 2006, 08:38:56 PM
Did I fail to offer vibes to Miss Penny O?

Well, let not your heart be troubled, PennyO. I dedicate tonight's LP cover of the night to you...

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/Maclord/letnot.jpg)
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 08:40:38 PM
Rodzinski, you would have loved our library's book-sale. LPs for 50 cents.  Nothing too exciting but a lot of fun spoken word, I got a few one is Dorothy Parker reading her poems and another is Boris Karloff reading a childrens story
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 25, 2006, 08:40:53 PM
Jose's probably rocking the LESTAT afterparty.
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 08:41:57 PM
I did get a great set, I think it's 8 or 9 albums of big band music. 50 cents for the whole thing!  I also got a set of the World's Greatest Operettas that includes.....BABES IN TOYLAND
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Post by: DakotaCelt on April 25, 2006, 08:43:16 PM
I have been to Seattle and it is an interresting place...
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 08:43:28 PM
Jose's probably rocking the LESTAT afterparty.

Hope so! Hope he is totally enjoying every moment of his first opening night as a Broadway Pit Musician
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 08:44:59 PM
Here's a link to the Times review.

http://theater2.nytimes.com/2006/04/26/theater/reviews/26lest.html
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Post by: Rodzinski on April 25, 2006, 08:47:39 PM
I sure would have loved it, Cillaliz. I find a lot of great and/or interesting stuff at just such places.

Why just today, I checked the Salvation Army on my way to work and found a sealed soundtrack to the 1974 HUCK FINN musical with Sherman Bros. songs sung by Harvey Korman, Roberta Flack, et al.

Also, what appears to be an LP of Spanish-language raunchy jokes.

And a Rupert Holmes LP...
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 08:49:57 PM


And a Rupert Holmes LP...

Which one?
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Post by: PennyO on April 25, 2006, 08:52:33 PM
Thanks, Rodzinski! Oh, to sleep like that...
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: PennyO on April 25, 2006, 08:58:29 PM
Oy! That review!!! I'm sorry I said "Oh, to sleep like that..."
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Rodzinski on April 25, 2006, 09:02:41 PM
Thanks, Rodzinski! Oh, to sleep like that...

Avec les poings fermés, as the French say, "with fists closed."
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Rodzinski on April 25, 2006, 09:06:30 PM
"Partners in Crime," Cillaliz.
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 09:07:40 PM
"Partners in Crime," Cillaliz.

My favorite song on that is NEARSIGHTED
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 09:09:14 PM
Oy! That review!!! I'm sorry I said "Oh, to sleep like that..."

I'm sure Jose will know you were referring to the picture of the sleeping girl and not the review
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 25, 2006, 09:10:07 PM
Well, I'm going to go read a little ....night....hope you're having tons and tons of fun right now, Jose!
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Post by: Jennifer on April 25, 2006, 09:27:19 PM
Re: tonight's AMERICAN IDOL.

.
.

I thought the judges were extremely harsh on Kellie and Katharine.

It will be extremely interesting to see which of Kellie/Katharine/Taylor are in the bottom considering the judges comments.  I'm not really sure which of them will be in the bottom.

I do think Paris will be one of the lowest.  And i'm guessing that Chris won't be (he was very good).  I wonder also about Elliot.  Before the show, I would have thought that he would be one of the least popular.  But with Paula's crying, i wonder if that will be enough.

I would think it would be paris/elliot/katharine.  But i'm guessing either kellie or taylor will be in there. Although it's hard to know who is less popular.

I'm thinking paris will go. That's sort of what i hope happens.
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 09:31:02 PM
MattH-
I did not like last night's MEDIUM. It was funny because while watching last week's, I remarked to TPunk that it was time to get an episode where we learn more about Detective Scanlon. My own psychic ability perhaps? But what a disappointment with the backstory they created for him. The show keeps falling into the trap of good beginnings, great buildup, then everything being resolved in the last two minutes. But I thought the whole episode was over the top. Except for the kid's storyline.

I agree the resolutions have gotten too pat and abrupt. I did enjoy the Scanlon backstory much more than you apparently, but the wedding business with Lauren Valez (whom I just loved on OZ) wasn't especially well written/explained.

One thing that amazes me, though. After all the tips Allison has given them that have worked out, why is it that she's ever even questioned any more by those in charge who know her abilities? One would think at a certain point, they'd take what she says and work with her in figuring out what it could mean instead of sometimes dismissing it so stubbornly.
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Post by: FJL on April 25, 2006, 09:31:31 PM
Here's a more reasonable analysis of LESTAT from the UK Financial Times:

http://news.ft.com/cms/s/9134e034-d483-11da-a357-0000779e2340.html
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 09:34:02 PM
It's past 12:30 now on the East Coast, and I must get to bed.

Good night, all!
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 09:36:27 PM
Page Eight SLEEPING BEAUTY Dance!!!


Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Matt H. on April 25, 2006, 09:37:03 PM
And now, for real, good night!!!

:)
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: FJL on April 25, 2006, 09:44:46 PM
Cool, just notice another Aristocats dance on the earlier page - was that the scales and arpeggios number?  :)

Scales and Arpeggios Lyrics

Ev'ry truly cultured music student knows.
You must learn your scales and your arpeggios.
Bring the music, ringing from your chest and not your nose.
While you sing your scales and your arpeggios.

If you're faithful to your daily practicing.
You will find your progress is encouraging.
Do Mi Sol Mi, Do Mi Sol Mi, Fa La so it goes.
When you do your scales and your arpeggios.

Mi mi fa sol sol fa mi re do do re mi mi re re.
Mi mi fa sol sol fa mi re do do re mi re do do.

Though at first it seems as tho' it doen't show.
Like a tree ability will bloom and grow.
If you're smart, you'll learn by heart what ev'ry artist knows:
You must sing your scales and your arpeggios.

If you're smart, you'll learn by heart what ev'ry artist knows:
You must sing your scales and your arpeggios.

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Post by: FJL on April 25, 2006, 09:46:35 PM
Or the alternate rendition, perhaps?


When you sing your / scales and arppegios Lyrics

Maria:
Every truly cultured music student knows,
You must sing your scales and your arppegios.
Hear the music ringing from your chest and not your nose.
When you sing your scales and your arpeggios.


Toulouse:
If your failthful to your daily practicing,
you will find your progress is encouraging.
Do me so do, Do me so do, fa la so it goes.
When you sing your scales and your arpegios.

Maria and mother:
If at seems at first as though it doesn't show.
Like a tree ability will bloom and grow.
If your smart, you'll learn by heart, what every artist knows.
When you sing your scales and your arpe-e-e-gios.
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: FJL on April 25, 2006, 09:48:09 PM
Might as well make it...
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: FJL on April 25, 2006, 09:48:30 PM
...to post 1900
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 10:00:51 PM
Thanks for the review links, DRs CILLALIZ & FJL....

Hmmmmm.....
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 10:01:34 PM
Malibu Bikini Club....just thought I would say it again.

I am watching FUNNY LADY - now the musical in THAT movie had some problems!!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 25, 2006, 10:02:06 PM
Dan Curtis....Alida Valli....sad....
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2006, 10:25:13 PM
Oh...sorry TCB....I was certain I was THE LAST person on HHW to have seen the movie.


Nope, apparently the next to the last.
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2006, 10:28:20 PM
I spent a weekend once in Seattle, the downtown environs.  I found it a lovely city and would love to go back some day.

And we would love to have you and your lovely wife visit us, CP.
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2006, 10:42:38 PM
Not the reviews I had hoped to read about LESTAT, but unforunately very close to the rumblings about it that I had heard, even way out here in Seattle.
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2006, 10:45:00 PM
Malibu Bikini Shop was, of course, written and directed by pal David Wechter.

Back from doing the first night's audio mix - we're getting all the dialogue as clean as we can - then we add the play's few sfx including thunder, doorbells, clock chimes and incessant rain.  We put in Grant's theme and it's great.  So, we're two thirds of the way through act one and we'll finish it tomorrow and begin act two, which should go more quickly.
Title: Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Post by: bk on April 25, 2006, 10:45:30 PM
Tammy did come over to the editing room and we went out for a quick bite and then I helped her a bit with her audition scene.