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Title: START AT THE TOP
Post by: bk on March 16, 2009, 12:07:51 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes started at the top, and now it is time for you to post until the top cows come home - Top Cows - isn't that a reality TV show?
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Post by: bk on March 16, 2009, 12:09:21 AM
And the word of the day is: MANSUETUDE!
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 12:19:08 AM
BK, a Very Happy Birthday to Your Very Own Dear Daughter, Jennifer!!
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 12:25:08 AM
Topic of the Day:  the one and only Johnny Carson. 

I remember liking Merv Griffin and Mike Douglas a lot, too, but not as much.  Tom Snyder and Charlie Rose gave/give great interviews.  But I also loved Rosie O'Donnell and her show.  Now-a-days, I really like Bonnie Hunt and Craig Ferguson.  I also enjoy Ellen DeGeneres, but I don't seem to watch her show very much.
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 12:27:09 AM
One of my favorite Johnny Carson guests was Bernadette Peters, when she sang "Making Love Alone."  Hysterical!!  I actually was able to record it on videotape and still have it somewhere in my garage. ;D
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 12:27:47 AM
And now, to bed.
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 01:58:29 AM
bk, the notes were, once again, thrilling.      :)
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 01:59:03 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jennifer, the DD of bk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 01:59:40 AM
DR George, CONGRATULATIONS on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!   :D
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Post by: Michael on March 16, 2009, 02:15:17 AM
A very happy birthday to BK's daughter Jennifer

Jennifer
Funny how so many moments slip away
The things I meant to say
I should have said them all before today
To Jennifer, Jennifer.

Funny how you'd smile and always understand
When I got out of hand
Have you forgotten all the fun we planned
My Jennifer, Jennifer?

And now you think you're getting in my way,
And all I want to do is find you, and remind you
Even if I may become a star someday
I'd give it all away
If it meant that I couldn't always stay
With Jennifer, Jennifer.

So now I'm begging you to come back home
You'll never have to be alone
We'll be as we were
My Jennifer.

(Written by Peter Allen and Carole Bayer Sager, Sunbeam Music Inc. BMI.)
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Post by: Michael on March 16, 2009, 02:20:02 AM
TOD

I enjoyed Mike Douglas as well and I like the fact that he had a different celebrity co-star every week. My most vivid memory of the show is when Gypsy Rose Lee was co-host. On the first day she was introduced the curtains parted and she was there with luggage and streamer trunk and started to do a mini striptease. Of course at that time I didn't understand why she was doing that and wasn't until years later when I played LA in Gypsy did I make the connection.

In the last two or seasons as the show was losing its popularity the show became nothing more than a glorified promotion mill. The sponsers were there to promote their movies, tv shows, books etc. It was no longer what it once was. I also believe that the show moved from Philadelphia to LA
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Post by: Michael on March 16, 2009, 02:22:02 AM
I also like Dick Cavett because he had interviews with people who didn't usually appear on talk shows. He asked intelligent question and the guest were there not to promote a project like a book or movie.

Along the same lines I like the Phil Donahue show. His show was eventually pushed out because of the advent of talks shows like Ricki Lake, Maury Povich, and Jerry Springer.

What was interesting about Springer is that his show started out to be a Phil Donahue type of show, but was at the bottom of the ratings and turn to as some people call "white trailer park trash" show. The ratings soared and it is what it is today. I think its a travesty and the only way I would see it is when then they played clips on E's old Talk Soup show.
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Post by: Michael on March 16, 2009, 02:36:26 AM
If I remember the Merv Griffen Show it was offered in a 60 minute or 90 minute syndicated show. I remember watching it and at the goodbyes and thank yous there were guest who were not there during the previous hour.

I think I mentioned this before, but is there no way to contact Merv Griffen productions to see if the show still exist and get a copy?
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Post by: Michael on March 16, 2009, 02:46:23 AM


Top 25 TV Talk shows

    Show                                                              Year Start /End   
1.    The Oprah Winfrey Show                            1986 -    
2.    The Tyra Banks Show                                    2005 -    
3.    The Ellen DeGeneres Show                            2003 -
4.    Late Night with Conan O'Brien                   1993 - 2009    
5.    Friday Night with Jonathan Ross                    2001 -    
6.    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno                   1992 - 2009   
7.    Real Time With Bill Maher                           2003 -
8.    Late Show with David Letterman                   1993 -    
9.    106 and Park                                                   2000 -    
10.    The View                                                           1997 -
11.    Live with Regis and Kathie Lee/Kelly            1988 -    
12.    The Maury Povich Show                                   1991 -    
13.    Late Night with Jimmy Fallon                           2009 -    
14.    The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson    2005 -    
15.    The Doctors                                                   2008 -    
16.    The Jerry Springer Show                                   1991 -    
17.    The Howard Stern Show                                  1994 - 2005    
18.    Inside the Actors Studio                                  1994 -    
19.    Dr. Phil                                                          2002 -
20.    Today                                                          1952 -    
21.    Sunday Night Sex Show                                  1996 - 2005    
22.    Jimmy Kimmel Live                                         2003 -    
23.    The Steve Wilkos Show                                 2007-2008
24.      The Montel Williams Show                           1991 - 2008     
25.    Loose Women                                                  1999 -    


I have never heard of our seen #9, 15, 21, 23, 25

That leaves out GMA, CBS morining show, Sunday morning news/talk, Larry King Live

Any current favorites not on the above list?
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Post by: Ben on March 16, 2009, 04:33:42 AM
Morning all. I'm here by myself and I have mucho worko to do-o so goodbye-o for now-o
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Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2009, 05:02:55 AM
Good Morning - I am finally caught up

Saturday afternoon I went to the hairdresser and had a nice shampoo, trim and blowout so my hair looks a bit more presentable.

Then I came home had a small nap and then we got ready for the Vixter's concert.  She had to be ther an hour before showyime so we headed out and got there an hour and ten minutes before show time.  I was excited to see there were very few cars in the parking lot  and was looking forward to snagging some good seats up front.

Then I realized that our tickets to the concert were still hanging on the refrigerator door!

We dropped the Vixter off and zoomed home, grabbed the tickets and zoomed back to find a pretty full parking lot.


We ended up sitting way in the back of the auditorium but we could still hear and when
the Vixter came on we had a clear view of her.

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Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2009, 05:06:01 AM
First the orchestra played three songs,

Barber of Seville - Overture ... Gioacchino Rossini / Arr Merle J. Isaac
Firebird Suite, Berceuse and Finale....Igor Stravinsky/Arr. Merle J. Isaac
Pirates of the Caribbean... Klaus Badelt/Arr. Ted Ricketts
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Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2009, 05:08:54 AM
Then the chorus came on

Va Pensiero.............Giuseppe Verdi
Lux Aurumque..........Eric Whitacre
Five Hebrew Love Songs....Eric Whitacre
1. Temuna
2. Lala Kalla
3. Larov
4. Eyzesheleg!
5. Rakut

Praise His Holy Name.....Keith Hamptom
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Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2009, 05:10:40 AM
Finally the band came on

With Quiet Courage.............Larry Daehn
Variations on a Korean Folk Song..John Barnes Chance
Third Suite.............................Robert Jager
Klaxon March............Henry Fillmore / Ed. Frederick Fennell 
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Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2009, 05:16:57 AM
These were all 9th and 10th grade kids - so 14 & 15 years old.  They only had three rehearsals and these were kids from all over the county so they had never worked together before last Saturday.

They were fantastic!  We were however a little dissapointed with the selections the chorus conductor chose.  In talking to other concert goers after the show we found most people had the same reaction.  In the past the chorus had songs that were uplifting and soaring and showed off the abilities of the singers with different parts being sung

These selections were a bit boring and one of them (I forget the first or the second) was sung in unison .

   
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Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2009, 05:17:25 AM
But the kids were good and sang their hearts out!
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Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2009, 05:22:10 AM
The nice thing about these SCMEA concerts is they only pick a handful of kids from each school (the Vixter was one of 6 from her chorus) so the kids are aware that it is an honor to be chosen and so do their parents and families. Also, unlike a regular school concert which is free you have to buy tickets to the concert and you are limited in the number you can buy.  As a result the audience is made up of people who want to be there and are interested in hearing the music.

There was no talking, paper rustling, texting, flash photography etc from audience members.  It was a welcome change from the usual audience behavior.
 
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Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2009, 05:22:52 AM
Well I must go get ready - I am going to work this morning!

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Post by: vixmom on March 16, 2009, 05:23:06 AM
LATERS!!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 16, 2009, 05:28:20 AM
Congrats to the Vixter for a swell concert!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 16, 2009, 05:28:39 AM
Happy Birthday to BK's DD Jennifer!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 16, 2009, 05:29:42 AM
* * * * *  CONSUMER AFFAIRS VIBES FOR DR DANISE  * * * * *
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 05:31:48 AM
***FIRST-DAY-BACK-AT-WORK VIBES***
for DR vixmom!!!!!!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 16, 2009, 05:49:06 AM
TOD:

Johnny Carson--no one else comes close.

I mostly remember liking Carson during the 70's, when the guests were there to just be there and entertain (and sometimes nicely greased with whatever was being served in the green room.)  It was a party atmosphere where you really did feel that anything could happen.

I also liked DIck Cavette, Tom Snyder and David Susskind.  Today I enjoy David Letterman, though the guest on his show (just like every other talk show for the past twenty years) are there to do nothing but promote, promote, promote.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 16, 2009, 05:50:04 AM
Have a fun day back at work, DR Vixmom!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 16, 2009, 05:50:37 AM
Page Two The Office Welcomes Back DR Vixmom Dance:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/officedance.jpg)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 16, 2009, 06:00:56 AM
ON THIS DAY IN THEATRE HISTORY:

1776 opens in 1969 at the 46th Street Theatre.

Audiences are so engrossed in the drama of the signing of the Declaration of Independence that they are willing to forego a bathroom break.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 06:07:38 AM
Good morning, all! The alarm went off at 7:30 and I dragged myself out of bed around 8 am. My first errand this morning is a walk down to Music Theatre International to drop off Act One Scene Three of THE MOST HAPPY FELLA. when I get back here, I have to begin the work for Mr Ron Raines' forthcoming concert in Houston.

Speaking of Mr Ron Raines, does any DR have a copy of the music for Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land?" My copy is buried somewhere in a carton in the archives of Miami University Library; I never thought I'd use the song agan, but what the hell do I know?

DR BK, why hasn't your Superman song ever been recorded? Today's notes were quite a lot of fun.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to DD Jennifer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 06:09:07 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vibes to DR vixmom today! and to OPur DR Danise! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Sam on March 16, 2009, 06:20:43 AM
Happy Birthday to Jennifer.
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Post by: Sam on March 16, 2009, 06:21:38 AM
Congratulations to George and the 22,000Th post.
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 06:22:37 AM
And CONGRATULATIONS to DR Sam on becoming a Full Member!!!!!    :D
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Post by: Sam on March 16, 2009, 06:24:04 AM
And good morning everyone, off to work.  Must read the notes and posts again tonight.
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Post by: Druxy on March 16, 2009, 06:24:55 AM
Favorite talk show host?

How could I choose anybody except Merv Griffin?

He was a very kind, gracious man.

When I got a contract to write his unauthorized biography, he cooperated with me fully.  Sat with me for many interviews.  He did not demand editorial approval, just asked to check the final manuscript for factual errors.

And, after the book was published, he brought me onto the show.

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Post by: Sam on March 16, 2009, 06:25:37 AM
First I missed newbie to Jr Member, then Jr Member to Full Member.  Does this mean I do not pay attention.
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Post by: Sam on March 16, 2009, 06:26:51 AM
Thank you DAW.   

Now really to work.
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 16, 2009, 06:37:43 AM
And the word of the day is: MANSUETUDE!
Manfred was so filled with MANSUETUDE that he often left his MATE UNUSED.
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 06:44:22 AM
he brought me onto the show.

I take it, then, that your book didn't delve into the elements that bk referred to in passing [if you know what I mean].   :)
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 16, 2009, 06:46:03 AM
Congrats to the Vixter for a swell concert!

A rousing ditto!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 06:51:02 AM
I had a long conversation with my friend Betty of the Library of Congress Music Division; they're planning a 2-day event around Steven Suskin's new book the first week of May. I need to book a hotel rservation.
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 16, 2009, 06:51:15 AM
I'm not a big fan of talk shows.

But I do prefer the old style, where people were allowed to finish a sentence before the next person spoke.

I do not like shows where the host interrupts his guests before they even get half a sentence out.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on March 16, 2009, 06:52:20 AM
And the word of the day is: MANSUETUDE!

And The Song Of The Day Is: A QUIET GIRL
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on March 16, 2009, 06:54:40 AM
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A SPECIAL DAUGHTER- JENNIFER
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on March 16, 2009, 06:55:59 AM
GEORGE

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR MILLSTONE
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Post by: Charles Pogue on March 16, 2009, 06:58:56 AM
SUPERMAN IS DEAD & WAS IT REALLY ALL THAT THRILLING should maybe be on the next Guy Haines album.   Another round of terrific notes.

I used to watch a lot of the talk shows and enjoyed them all, but no one beats Johnny!  Simply the greatest!  Dick Cavett used to do great one-on-one interviews, but watching some of those on TCM in the last year or so, I had forgotten how often he'd try to compete with the guest by trying to correlate something in his own life to theirs or just get a little self-aggrandizing sometimes.  You wanted to say:  "I don't care about your thoughts or experiences, Dick, I want to hear your guests'."
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 16, 2009, 07:01:31 AM
Congrats to the Vixter for a swell concert!

A rousing ditto!!!

That will be the name of my next libationistic creation.
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Post by: Ginny on March 16, 2009, 07:02:30 AM
Monday morning greetings!  Today I'm going to visit with my dear friend Becky - we last got together on December 8.

Happiest of birthdays to BK's DD Jennifer!
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 16, 2009, 07:04:46 AM
I had a long conversation with my friend Betty of the Library of Congress Music Division; they're planning a 2-day event around Steven Suskin's new book the first week of May. I need to book a hotel rservation.

Out of curiosity, I just looked up the Suskin book over at Amazon and practically went into sticker shock.

Do you have any idea how many cookbooks I can get for that price?








 ;)
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 07:05:54 AM
For those that have been enjoying bk's "insider's take" on The Business called Show, here is another perspective:  Peter Filichia takes us inside the recording studio (http://www.theatermania.com/peterfilichia/).
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on March 16, 2009, 07:05:56 AM
HAPPY FULL MEMBER SAM- CONGRATS!
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Post by: Laura on March 16, 2009, 07:15:00 AM
Good morning. I am about to walk Mae-Ling to school this morning, since Mr. Goldstein has to go rent a car today.
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Post by: Druxy on March 16, 2009, 07:24:33 AM
he brought me onto the show.

I take it, then, that your book didn't delve into the elements that bk referred to in passing [if you know what I mean].   :)

At that point, it was just rumor.

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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 07:34:18 AM
he brought me onto the show.

I take it, then, that your book didn't delve into the elements that bk referred to in passing [if you know what I mean].   :)

At that point, it was just rumor.



And I'm sure a closeted subject of a biography would be eager and willing to expose his private life so blatantly!
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 16, 2009, 07:39:53 AM
he brought me onto the show.

I take it, then, that your book didn't delve into the elements that bk referred to in passing [if you know what I mean].   :)

At that point, it was just rumor.



At that point, few people in mainstream America would have understood the rumor.
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 16, 2009, 07:42:05 AM
Well, I need to head out.  I've people to meet, deliveries to make, shopping to do.

Now, if I can only light a fire under der Brucer's buns so that I can get downtown. 
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Post by: Ginny on March 16, 2009, 07:48:40 AM
Off to meet Becky at Panera at Bridgewater Falls, a shopping center that was built where there was

NO bridge
NO water
NO falls

Ah, urban sprawl...

Bye for now!
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 07:54:51 AM
Good morning!

It's still gray here, but at least it's light gray now and not the dark gray of the last three days. Maybe some blue sky will break through later. I'd like to see some.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 07:56:49 AM
On TV Tonight!™

CBS - comedies, CSI: MIAMI
ABC - DANCING WITH THE STARS, CASTLE
FOX - HOUSE, '24'
CW  - GOSSIP GIRL, ONE TREE HILL
TNT - SAVING GRACE
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 07:57:54 AM
As you see, there are no NBC shows in the On TV Tonight!™  line-up. NBC's programs are all reruns tonight. It's sweeps month and NBC is showing reruns? Has the network simply given up completely trying to compete with the other networks?
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 07:59:05 AM
I mentioned last night, but today's work project is the movie version of THE ODD COUPLE. Not having watched it in years, I'm eager to see it again, and I do have the last (only) DVD issue of it, so it'll be interesting to compare the transfers.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 08:00:05 AM
I hope bk's daughter Jennifer has a very nice birthday.
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Post by: JMK on March 16, 2009, 08:04:59 AM
In the passing curious department, why is it that none of these people who email me offering me untold riches are able to spell?
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 08:09:10 AM
Perhaps they are adopting an humble demeanor?    :)
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 08:09:36 AM
Forgot to say it earlier, DR Druxy, but great photo!!

Everyone appears to be hanging on your every word!  :)
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 08:27:49 AM
Favorite talk show was THE TOMORROW SHOW. Tom always asked provocative and interesting questions, and it was never dull. I also though Jack Paar was a wonderful interviewer.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 08:28:31 AM
Now, I'm going to tend to a few things in the office and then head down to check the mail and get started on lunch.

WBBL.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2009, 08:35:18 AM
Good morning, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2009, 08:36:02 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to BK's DD JENNIFER!

May you have a lovely day.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2009, 08:37:48 AM
DF&H is now home from the hospital. He is doing very well and has resumed his position of Chief Dog Walker. I am now the official Deputy.
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 08:38:43 AM
DF&H is now home from the hospital. He is doing very well and has resumed his position of Chief Dog Walker. I am now the official Deputy.

;D

That's good news!  Thanks for the update; I was just about to ask!   :)
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 08:39:14 AM
Did Bandit go crazy when he walked in the house?
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on March 16, 2009, 08:39:29 AM
FOR DAW-

Hi Peter...I'm Felix
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Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2009, 08:41:00 AM
TOD;
I've never been a fan of talk shows, but as a child--maybe 10 years old--I used to watch the Pamela Mason Show regularly. I'm not sure what it was about it that appealed to me, but clearly something did.

I concur with DR Woody about letting interviewees answer the questions. I find it quite annoying when they do not.
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 08:42:51 AM

Hi Peter...I'm Felix

;D
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Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2009, 08:43:55 AM
Did Bandit go crazy when he walked in the house?

DF&H thought that Bandit may have forgotten him and would start barking as he came into the house, but that didn't happen. I told Bandit before I left for the hospital that I'd be picking him up. Dogs understand such things. Bandit was very pleased to see his master.
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 08:44:05 AM
I concur with DR Woody about letting interviewees answer the questions. I find it quite annoying when they do not.

And even worse are the Sunday morning political talking head shows where you get four or five people yelling all at once and no one is heard.   :(
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Post by: Laura on March 16, 2009, 08:45:44 AM
Off to meet Becky at Panera at Bridgewater Falls, a shopping center that was built where there was

NO bridge
NO water
NO falls


For some crazy reason, we have a few subdivisions here with ocean themes.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 08:45:54 AM
Happy Birthday to Daughter of MR BK - Jennifer. 
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Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2009, 08:46:02 AM
I am pleased that he recovered so quickly.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 08:46:10 AM
Congratulations to DR GEORGE on 22,000 posts!
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 08:46:18 AM
Mr. Goldstein has to go rent a car today.

:(

Perhaps he can ride the light rail?    [with pants]
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 08:47:08 AM
What lovelier than lovely notes!!!

MR BK and DR DRUXY both appeared on the Merv Griffin Show.  I probably saw them......all those years ago.

WOW!  Julie Andrews and Blake Edwards in the audience......wow!!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 08:48:42 AM
So many talk show hosts and shows.....I enjoy one now and then if I am interested in the guest....but not often.  It seems that it's all promotion promotion promotion.....

And yes, DR MS - the Mike Douglas Show changed its tone when it moved from Philadelphia to LA...and Mike became a BIG STAR!!!!!!!!   His staff also routinely spelled words incorrectly on their bumper boards.....Join Us Tommorrow!
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Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2009, 08:50:02 AM
I concur with DR Woody about letting interviewees answer the questions. I find it quite annoying when they do not.

And even worse are the Sunday morning political talking head shows where you get four or five people yelling all at once and no one is heard.   :(

I can't stand those shows.  Since I've been in Florida I've seen more mainstream TV than usual. I never knew there were so many gorgeous people, but so much contention. Apparently that sells. I can't understand it.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2009, 08:50:40 AM
Off to meet Becky at Panera at Bridgewater Falls, a shopping center that was built where there was

NO bridge
NO water
NO falls


For some crazy reason, we have a few subdivisions here with ocean themes.

LOL. Wishful thinking??
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 08:52:15 AM
So.....from the past:

Merv Griffin - he was the best.....he could talk to anybody, and he asked good questions....really enjoyed his interviews with Lucille Ball, Carroll Baker, and of course Jack Douglas and his wife Reiko.
...these were separate shows, of course.  And when he had his BROADWAY or MOVIE opening shows, I always loved the songs and clothes....and hearing about being ONSTAGE or opening a big movie!  The MAME movie Merv Griffin Show made the movie look like the greatest thing EVER!!!  And Lucy was so excited to see the clips!  He also did a wonderful CABARET movie show....and the reaction to the title number was so great....he showed it twice.  Petula Clark also showed a clip from GOODBYE MR CHIPS and opined with Merv that the movie hadn't done much of anything....but that it was a lovely score.....
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 08:55:27 AM
I never knew there were so many gorgeous people

You DO follow HHW, don't you?      8)
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 08:55:38 AM
Page Four Merv Griffin Dance

(http://www.beatlesclub.ru/board/Messagepics/Merv%20Griffin.jpg)
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 08:56:51 AM
and of course Jack Douglas and his wife Reiko.

Mother of Mercy, is this the end of Reiko?
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 08:57:41 AM
I also liked Jack Paar and Mr Johnny Carson and Mr Steve Allen.

Steve had a very insightful interview with Miss Karen Valentine discussing her life and her decision to oppose her parents wishes and go into show business.

For about a year Donald O'Conner had a talk show, and he interviewed Miss Nancy Kulp - the only time I ever saw her do such a show - and she was wonderful and forthright.  She also played the piano and sang "Sentimental Journey" with Donald and was completely enchanting.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 08:59:05 AM
BEST TELEVISION INTERVIEW I EVER SAW:

TIE

Mr Phil Donahue with Miss Ayn Rand......

Member of the Audience:  I enjoyed your books when I was younger, but now they seem so unrealistic.

Ayn Rand:  Get off my show, and give me back my book.

AND:

Lucille Ball interviewed on GIRL TALK by Miss Virginia Graham!
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Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2009, 09:00:03 AM
I never knew there were so many gorgeous people

You DO follow HHW, don't you?      8)

LOL. Touche, Sing. But, of course, I meant IN ADDITION to my friends here.
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Post by: Kerry on March 16, 2009, 09:04:50 AM
HAPPIEST OF DAYS TO DEAR DAUGHTER JENNIFER!!!!!

MUCHO CAKE FOR ALL!!!!!!
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Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2009, 09:05:36 AM
Thanks for bringing the cake, Kerry! Looks yummy.
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Post by: Jennifer on March 16, 2009, 09:08:17 AM
Have a great first day back to work DR Vixmom!

Vibes for DR Danise. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2009, 09:12:02 AM
Congrats to the Vixter for a fine concert.

Vibes of strength to Vixmom for her return to work.
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Post by: Jennifer on March 16, 2009, 09:12:15 AM
DR Jane i went and got some Vitamin E oil. I've only been using it for 1 day. But it seems like it is helping.

I was at Walmart and decided to see what they had. But i didn't really know how much actual Vitamin E would be in their stock. They had cream and oil.

I ended up going to a nearby health store. Unfortunately the only bottle of Vitamin E oil was very big and very expensive.

But the girl there showed me the Vitamin E caplets. ANd said if you prick a pin in them them you can get the gel out. And if you rub it on your would it is the same as the oil. So i did that. It is very interesting to see what is in those caplets!
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Post by: Jeanne on March 16, 2009, 09:12:55 AM
Must off.

TTFN.
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Post by: Jennifer on March 16, 2009, 09:14:00 AM
I'm actually sort of happy NBC is showing reruns. Cause with DWTS (2 hours) and One Tree Hill i already have 2 shows at 9pm!

Tonight is also the MTV finale of the CITY. I've grown sort of fond of it. And i'm actually looking forward to the HILLS starting in 2 weeks.
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Post by: Jennifer on March 16, 2009, 09:15:23 AM
DR jane at my library you cannot hold something that at the library. You can only reserve it if someone else has it.
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 09:16:42 AM
Thanks for DR vixmom for the detailed concert report, and congratulations to DR the vixter on acquitting herself so well!  :)

one of them (I forget the first or the second) was sung in unison.
It wouldn't have been the second item or the following set.  Eric Whitacre never met a divisi he didn't like.    :)
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Post by: bk on March 16, 2009, 09:40:18 AM
I'm up - slept late because I ended up watching the edited DVD of our Bacharach concert (edited being used very loosely - two cameras, both bad, but it's better than just the single camera).
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 09:40:23 AM
I hope Mae-Ling & Wae-Ling are feeling better today.  I’m glad it wasn’t more serious.

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Post by: bk on March 16, 2009, 09:41:05 AM
I get so carried away writing the notes that sometimes I forget a detail or two - like hanging out with Chip Hand and the Boone family and playing my songs for Pat, who was very complimentary.
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Post by: bk on March 16, 2009, 09:42:53 AM
And just so you have some context, here's the lyric for You Said, and the only reason I happen to have this at hand is because my darling daughter recently asked for it.

You said we’d have so much
Said there’d be such
Good times – like I never knew
But I guess I’ll have those good times
Without you

You said that I should trust
Said if I’d just
Love you – that you’d love me, too
Well, I’m left here with my love and
Without you

You said – I believed
Thought I was home, safely at last
But how does everything go by
So fast

You said things were so good
Said nothing could
Happen – it sounded so true
But I’m back here where I started
Without you
Without you
Without you.

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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 09:43:39 AM
Monday morning greetings!  Today I'm going to visit with my dear friend Becky - we last got together on December 8.

Happiest of birthdays to BK's DD Jennifer!

On Bruce's birthday & now again on his daughter's birthday, interesting. ;
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 09:44:22 AM
Good morning. I am about to walk Mae-Ling to school this morning, since Mr. Goldstein has to go rent a car today.

And how is Mr. Goldstein?  Was Mrs. Goldstein with them?
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 09:44:42 AM
DR George, CONGRATULATIONS on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!   :D

Thanks, DAW and everyone else! ;D

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Post by: Druxy on March 16, 2009, 09:44:53 AM
and of course Jack Douglas and his wife Reiko.

Mother of God, is this the end of Reiko?

That's one of my favorite movie quotes.

BTW: It's "Mother of Mercy...."

 :)
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 09:44:54 AM
And Congrats to DR Sam on becoming a Full Member!!
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 09:45:07 AM

I was shocked and very sad to read about Ron Silver.
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 09:45:23 AM
On TV Tonight!™

CBS - comedies, CSI: MIAMI
ABC - DANCING WITH THE STARS, CASTLE
FOX - HOUSE, '24'
CW  - GOSSIP GIRL, ONE TREE HILL
TNT - SAVING GRACE

And tonight is also the series finale of "Kyle XY." :'(
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 09:45:52 AM
Forgot to say it earlier, DR Druxy, but great photo!!

Everyone appears to be hanging on your every word!  :)

Ditto :)
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Post by: MBarnum on March 16, 2009, 09:47:02 AM
Wonderful notes BK! I really, really enjoyed them!
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 09:47:08 AM

I was shocked and very sad to read about Ron Silver.


VERY! :(
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Post by: MBarnum on March 16, 2009, 09:47:30 AM
And it looks like Mr. Chip Hand is still around, and working as a voice over artist.
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 09:47:59 AM
For those that have been enjoying bk's "insider's take" on The Business called Show, here is another perspective:  Peter Filichia takes us inside the recording studio (http://www.theatermania.com/peterfilichia/).

What's wrong in this sentence from the article??

“I was excited when David Merrick came to see it,” says Maltby, “but he had Bert Bacharach with him, and I later realized they were there to hear Jonathan’s work to see if he’d be right for Promises, Promises.” (Tunick certainly was.)

 ::)
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Post by: MBarnum on March 16, 2009, 09:51:15 AM
A very happy birthday to BK's daughter Jennifer
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 09:52:33 AM
BTW: It's "Mother of Mercy...."

Spooo!     :P
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 09:53:58 AM
he had Bert

(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ghawkQ2Eg3y9fM:http://www.delawareonline.com/blogs/uploaded_images/bert-771629.jpg)
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 09:55:14 AM
And it looks like Mr. Chip Hand is still around, and working as a voice over artist.

Wouldn't it be cool if he were making a living as a hand model?    :)
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Post by: bk on March 16, 2009, 09:55:22 AM
For those that have been enjoying bk's "insider's take" on The Business called Show, here is another perspective:  Peter Filichia takes us inside the recording studio (http://www.theatermania.com/peterfilichia/).

What's wrong in this sentence from the article??

“I was excited when David Merrick came to see it,” says Maltby, “but he had Bert Bacharach with him, and I later realized they were there to hear Jonathan’s work to see if he’d be right for Promises, Promises.” (Tunick certainly was.)

 ::)

Burt.
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Post by: JMK on March 16, 2009, 09:56:05 AM
So.....from the past:

Merv Griffin - he was the best.....he could talk to anybody, and he asked good questions....really enjoyed his interviews with Lucille Ball, Carroll Baker, and of course Jack Douglas and his wife Reiko.
...these were separate shows, of course.  And when he had his BROADWAY or MOVIE opening shows, I always loved the songs and clothes....and hearing about being ONSTAGE or opening a big movie!  The MAME movie Merv Griffin Show made the movie look like the greatest thing EVER!!!  And Lucy was so excited to see the clips!  He also did a wonderful CABARET movie show....and the reaction to the title number was so great....he showed it twice.  Petula Clark also showed a clip from GOODBYE MR CHIPS and opined with Merv that the movie hadn't done much of anything....but that it was a lovely score.....

Now I remember Pet actually saying she hated the score on Merv's show, with the exception of You & I.  Hmmm......
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Post by: Kerry on March 16, 2009, 09:56:13 AM
Happiest of birthdays to David Jobe, a true and loyal friend!!!!!!! :D
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Post by: bk on March 16, 2009, 09:56:22 AM
I suppose I should think about the long jog and then DO the long jog.  It's pretty out, so maybe in fifteen minutes or so.
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Post by: JMK on March 16, 2009, 09:56:57 AM
For those that have been enjoying bk's "insider's take" on The Business called Show, here is another perspective:  Peter Filichia takes us inside the recording studio (http://www.theatermania.com/peterfilichia/).

What's wrong in this sentence from the article??

“I was excited when David Merrick came to see it,” says Maltby, “but he had Bert Bacharach with him, and I later realized they were there to hear Jonathan’s work to see if he’d be right for Promises, Promises.” (Tunick certainly was.)

 ::)

Burt.

Unless Bacharach Sr. was an orchestration expert.  ;)
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Post by: bk on March 16, 2009, 09:57:46 AM
Nick's coming over at one.  And I have to go to the UPS Store because my big online dealer wants all his boxes shipped three-day UPS on his account - that's a lot of boxes.  Normally he does them ground and I pre fill out all the forms, but I don't know what forms are used for three-day, so I want to find out.
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 09:58:13 AM
I must now be off to work.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 10:01:57 AM
That avatar of yours brings a huge grin to my face every time I see it, DR George!    ;D
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Post by: Laura on March 16, 2009, 10:02:33 AM
Good morning. I am about to walk Mae-Ling to school this morning, since Mr. Goldstein has to go rent a car today.

And how is Mr. Goldstein?  Was Mrs. Goldstein with them?

Mr. Goldstein has marks where the airbag hit him, but he is ok. The girls' mother (who is not Mrs. Goldstein) was not with them, as she is not allowed to be around them (although she frequently shows up).
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 10:02:58 AM
I don't know what forms are used for three-day

Knowing UPS, probably the "three-day" forms.          8)
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 10:03:07 AM
From S.W.W.:
Quote
I can only imagine how many towels it takes to get him dry!

Only 6 or 7 because we have a professional dog dryer which basically blows the water off of his fur.  Poor Sherlock, now that he is nice and clean I don't want to take him on the muddy trails today and I'm not.

The last two nights he has been exceptionally cuddly.  This morning I was very happy when Keith got out of bed so I could get up & flip Sherlock over.  If Keith hadn't gotten up when he did I would have ended up on the floor. ;D
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Post by: Laura on March 16, 2009, 10:03:50 AM
Happy Birthday to David, whom I have met and is a nice guy!
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 10:04:12 AM
The girls' mother (who is not Mrs. Goldstein) was not with them, as she is not allowed to be around them (although she frequently shows up).

It's just like Peyton Place!      :)
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 10:05:51 AM
If Keith hadn't gotten up when he did I would have ended up on the floor. ;D

Boys will be boys.        ::)
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 10:09:34 AM

But the girl there showed me the Vitamin E caplets. ANd said if you prick a pin in them them you can get the gel out. And if you rub it on your would it is the same as the oil. So i did that. It is very interesting to see what is in those caplets!

I should have mentioned that is what I do.
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 10:11:34 AM
DR jane at my library you cannot hold something that at the library. You can only reserve it if someone else has it.

I don't know about that.  So far the books showed some of the copies were checked out & that seems to be enough.  This is only my second time doing it so I will have to wait to see if it works again.
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Post by: Laura on March 16, 2009, 10:12:37 AM
This morning when we walked to school, Mae-Ling was clutching the stuffed rabbit the fireman gave her after the accident.
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 10:15:21 AM
Good morning. I am about to walk Mae-Ling to school this morning, since Mr. Goldstein has to go rent a car today.

And how is Mr. Goldstein?  Was Mrs. Goldstein with them?

Mr. Goldstein has marks where the airbag hit him, but he is ok. The girls' mother (who is not Mrs. Goldstein) was not with them, as she is not allowed to be around them (although she frequently shows up).

Oh.  ???  So it is Mr Goldstein raising the girls on his own.  He must be truly grateful to have you as a neighbor.
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 10:16:27 AM
This morning when we walked to school, Mae-Ling was clutching the stuffed rabbit the fireman gave her after the accident.

Awww.  That was very nice of the fireman.  It sounds rather traumatic.
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Post by: MBarnum on March 16, 2009, 10:16:56 AM
On the old facebook I would get a notice on the news thread when someone "friended" one of my facebook friends. That no longer happens. Is the feature no longer available?
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 10:17:11 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8jL43pI0gec/RuNTtvSvPvI/AAAAAAAABU0/KONTsQvmr0M/s400/Jennifer07.jpg)
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 10:18:03 AM
Maybe that's what she said DR JMK.....I thought she liked the movie though....

Which one of these boys is Chip Hand?

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51P934S2A1L._SS500_.jpg)
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 10:18:40 AM
On the old facebook I would get a notice on the news thread when someone "friended" one of my facebook friends. That no longer happens. Is the feature no longer available?

Of course not - Facebook has been IMPROVED!!!
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 10:20:46 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8jL43pI0gec/RuNTtvSvPvI/AAAAAAAABU0/KONTsQvmr0M/s400/Jennifer07.jpg)

Cake and Ice Cream...   My kind of gal!    :)
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 10:21:16 AM
Facebook has been IMPROVED!!!

I am reticent.  Oh yes, I am reticent.      :)
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 10:23:43 AM
LOL DR Cilla, I wasn’t actually looking for book suggestions,.  I have a long list of books I want to read with close to 70 authors.  Of course many of those authors have multiple books to be read. If you read WHITE TIGER please let me know what you think.

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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 10:24:25 AM
BACK TO WORK VIBES FOR DR VIXMOM!!!

DR Dakota, have a great week.

DR td, thanks for the WATCHMEN report.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 10:27:23 AM
I've had my walk and I guess it's time to begin Mr Raines' Houston concert work. I'm surprised DR MBarnum doesn't own a copy of THE WILD MCCULLOCHS alreasdy. I would think Mr Hand's about the right age now to date him.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 16, 2009, 10:39:36 AM
A date with Mr. Hand...
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Post by: Laura on March 16, 2009, 10:40:48 AM
Mr. Goldstein has been raising the girls on his own since that unfortunate incident over four years ago.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 10:43:28 AM
A date with Mr. Hand...

Sounds like our DR MBarnum's current social life with his Bollywood movies.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 16, 2009, 10:48:26 AM
*ahem*

...anyway, the only times I can recall watching The Merv Griffin Show:

The 20th or 25th anniversary of the Peanuts comic strip with guest Charles Shulz

Abbe Hoffman wearing a shirt made from an American flag which was considered so subversive that his appearance was blanked out throughout the show.  Virginia Graham was another guest who looked like she was sitting next to an alien.

The final show, all of which I can remember is that Griffin and Arthur Treacher got into a horse-drawn buggy and were carted away at the end of the show.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 10:49:09 AM
I've got one of these stupid soaps on for company, THE YOUNG AND THE BEAUTIFUL, whatever, and there's this actwess from the "whispering hope" school of acting: whisper your lines and hope you're good. She's driving me crazy. In the immortal words of Paul Muni: remember, dear, you can't F**k the audience. I wonder what schmoe she did do for the role.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 10:51:45 AM
*ahem*

...anyway, the only times I can recall watching The Merv Griffin Show:

The 20th or 25th anniversary of the Peanuts comic strip with guest Charles Shulz

Abbe Hoffman wearing a shirt made from an American flag which was considered so subversive that his appearance was blanked out throughout the show.  Virginia Graham was another guest who looked like she was sitting next to an alien.

The final show, all of which I can remember is that Griffin and Arthur Treacher got into a horse-drawn buggy and were carted away at the end of the show.

Arthur Treacher! There used to be this Kenley Players juvenile, Terrence Monk, who was one of Arthur's "proteges." I wonder if he and Merv compared notes? Monk was in a lot of Kenley shows: WHERE'S CHARLEY?, BLOSSOM TIME, THE FANTASTICKS. I see he died in 2003.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 16, 2009, 10:57:13 AM
Was The Merv Griffin Show done in NYC or L.A.?  (I'm talking about the CBS show that ran opposite Johnny Carson.)
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Post by: Charles Pogue on March 16, 2009, 11:00:13 AM
and of course Jack Douglas and his wife Reiko.

Mother of Mercy, is this the end of Reiko?

I remember Jack Douglas and his wife, Reiko.  Unfortunately, wits and raconteurs like Mr. Douglas are no longer a staple of the talk show circuit.  It's always some star plugging something...

Weren't his two books entitled, NEVER TALK TO A NAKED BUS DRIVER & MY BROTHER WAS AN ONLY CHILD?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 16, 2009, 11:06:26 AM
Good Morning!  Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... And I slept in today.  And probably shouldn't have. Ah, well...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 16, 2009, 11:07:02 AM
bk - The "Three-Day" form is just a different color, different check box.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 16, 2009, 11:07:23 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BK'S DD JENNIFER!!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 16, 2009, 11:07:57 AM
DR vixmom - It sounds like you had a great weekend.  And I hope your first day back at work has been just as wonderful. -Well, as wonderful as work can be.  ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 16, 2009, 11:08:42 AM
DR the vixter - It sounds like you had quite a wonderful weekend too. Congratulations!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 16, 2009, 11:20:26 AM
DR Michael S - Where did you pull up that list of "Top 25 Talk Shows"?  -I'm just trying to figure out the basis for the ranking. Nielsen points? Number of syndication outlets? How much ad space they bought?  Someone's personal opinions? In any case...

#9 - "106 & Park" is on BET.  I'm not sure I'd call it a "talk show" since it's more or a "music showcase".  Even BET markets it as their "most popular music series of all time".

#15 - "The Doctors" is an almost-spin-off of Dr. Phil.  -He's the main producer.  It's only in it's first season of syndication, so how it would end up on the "Top 25" list already - ???  It's hosted by one of the former bachelor's from "The Bachelor".

#21 - "The Sunday Night Sex Show" is almost already a classic due to the very frank and very "real" and very funny host, Sue Johanson.  It was based out of Canada, and was shown on the "W" network.  The show was then picked up by the "Oxygen" network on this side of the border, and was retitled "Talk Sex with Sue Johanson".  That show ended last year, but there are still some random repeats shown every now and then.  And there's always YouTube.

#23 - Steve Wilkos was the head security guy from "The Jerry Springer Show".  -I didn't realize he had a talk show either.

#25 - "Loose Women" is an English talk show.  It sometimes pops up on BBC America.
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 11:22:28 AM
From Bruce:
Quote
And PennyO's uncle Morrie was in business with my father.

You forgot to mention my father ate lunch at said business at least a couple of times a week.  I met your father years & years before I met you.  When I ate there I always got lots of extra cherries in my Shirley Temples :)
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Post by: Ben on March 16, 2009, 11:24:36 AM
Shut Up and Eat Your Snowshoes!

Also a Jack Douglas book.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 16, 2009, 11:27:42 AM
As for the Topic of the Day...

The one and only "Johnny Carson".

He just had so much Music on his show.  And so many different types of artists and bands.  I still remember:

-Liberace playing "Rhapsody in Blue".  -The whole 17 minute piece with the Tonight Show Band!
-Joshua Bell's many appearances.
-Randy Graff singing "I Dreamed A Dream" - with a synthed out string section.
-Elinore O'Connell (from the L.A. company of Les Miz) singing "I Dreamed A Dream" with a real string section.
-Suzanne Somers singing a TV-theme medley that included the theme from "The Jeffersons"
-Almost all the times that "New York, New York" got sung - and Johnny even put together a montage of those performances - I believe it was the most performed, repeated song sung on the show by different artists.

Etc., etc., etc..

And, of course, there was always "Carnac, The Magnificent".

A: Mount Baldy
Q: What did Mrs. Yul Brynner do on the night of their honeymoon.

;)
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Post by: Ben on March 16, 2009, 11:28:13 AM
Mr. Douglas' Wikipedia entry

Jack Douglas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Douglas_(writer))
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 16, 2009, 11:34:19 AM
Topic of the Day, Part 2...

I also watched a lot of "Donahue"...

-One of the various reunions of the original cast of A Chorus Line.  -And I remember Robert LuPone having to leave half-way through the show since he had to get to his Wednesday matinee - he was still playing Zach.
-Laurie Beechman singing "Long Before I Knew You" and other songs while talking about her battle with cancer.

And then...

-A sort of infamous and painful "Gay for Pay" show where an "Actor" revealed to his mother - who was in the audience - that he was doing gay porn.
-There was also a Playgirl models show.
-And I also seem to remember one Chippendales show where one of the guys set his crotch on fire.  On purpose.  And then went around to the women in the audience who would blow him out. ::)
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 11:36:53 AM
Good news DR Jeanne.  I doubt Bandit would ever forget your friend.  As for understanding you were bringing your friend home, maybe if you knew the right words to use.;)
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Post by: td on March 16, 2009, 11:46:50 AM
HAPPY NATAL DAY JENNIFER!
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 11:47:09 AM
Well for sew-fisty-cated entertainment you could hardly beat the Chippendale Dancers!
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 11:47:46 AM
Yes DR CP - those are indeed Jack Douglas tomes.  Thanks for the link, DR BEN!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 11:48:32 AM
No one owns a copy of the music for "This Land Is Your Land"?
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 11:49:02 AM
DR ELMORE I have several souvenir books from the Kenley Players and Mr Monk is prominently featured in a lot of them.

I have ordered a copy of THE MCCULLOUGHS so that I can see Mr Hand In Action!
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 11:50:58 AM
No one owns a copy of the music for "This Land Is Your Land"?

Not sheet music. :-\
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Post by: td on March 16, 2009, 11:51:32 AM
On the old facebook I would get a notice on the news thread when someone "friended" one of my facebook friends. That no longer happens. Is the feature no longer available?

i GOT seven notice last night when friends of mine befriended MULLIGAN'S CLUBHOUSE GRILLE!  I think is is still available.
(BTW - all HHWers should befriend MULLIGAN'S!)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 16, 2009, 11:53:40 AM
No one owns a copy of the music for "This Land Is Your Land"?

Well, you could buy a copy from:

Music Notes (http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/scorch.asp?ppn=SC0004041)

or

FreeHand Music (http://www.freehandmusic.com/productdetail.aspx?prodid=374250)

*Although, you might get enough "info" from the free preview page.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 11:55:05 AM
I cannot locate a copy of that song in my library....
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 11:56:12 AM
That avatar of yours brings a huge grin to my face every time I see it, DR George!    ;D

Thank you! :-*
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 16, 2009, 11:57:41 AM
Ah... The rain finally, well, rained.  That was a good downpour.  Just sayin'
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 16, 2009, 12:00:00 PM
DR elmore - And if you just need the lyrics, the Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Land_Is_Your_Land) entry for the song has them.
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Post by: Jennifer on March 16, 2009, 12:01:30 PM
DR Jane, that is interesting that the girl and you both would think to pierce the Vitamin E gel caps. I never would have thought to do that. I didn't even know there was Vitamin E gel in them. I wonder if a lot of people do this.
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 12:04:25 PM
I'm sure they do.  I've been doing this for at least 35 years.
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 12:06:20 PM
I've been doing this for at least 35 years.

Ah, since before you were born!    :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 16, 2009, 12:06:29 PM
DR Jane, that is interesting that the girl and you both would think to pierce the Vitamin E gel caps. I never would have thought to do that. I didn't even know there was Vitamin E gel in them. I wonder if a lot of people do this.

What did you think was in those gels? ;)

*My piano teacher in college taught me to pierce the capsules.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 12:08:53 PM
Piercing the Capsules

That is the Act One Closing song of my new musical.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 12:09:58 PM
While looking for the song I do not have, I did find the SATB arrangement of Another Op'ning Another Show and the Choral Book for Man of La Mancha.....so two nice items for the display case this summer anyway.
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 12:10:36 PM
Long before I ever swallowed a vitamin E I used it for scars on my face.  I don't even remember where I heard about using it.  Since all the scars cleared up I continued using it.
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 12:14:46 PM
DR Jane, that is interesting that the girl and you both would think to pierce the Vitamin E gel caps. I never would have thought to do that. I didn't even know there was Vitamin E gel in them. I wonder if a lot of people do this.

I think Evidently so.  Also, my mom (a retired licensed practical nurse) squeezes Vitamin E gel caps in German potato pancakes (very similar to latkes) to help prevent the batter from turning brown.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 12:20:53 PM
Here in the Central Indiana Market....the Steve Wilkos Show follows the Jerry Springer show on the local FOX affiliate.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 12:21:01 PM
No one owns a copy of the music for "This Land Is Your Land"?

Well, you could buy a copy from:

Music Notes (http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/scorch.asp?ppn=SC0004041)

or

FreeHand Music (http://www.freehandmusic.com/productdetail.aspx?prodid=374250)

*Although, you might get enough "info" from the free preview page.

I was being cheap and trying to avoid buying another copy. I'll hit the Lincoln Center NYPL this week and hope they have it.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 12:21:38 PM
DR Jane, that is interesting that the girl and you both would think to pierce the Vitamin E gel caps. I never would have thought to do that. I didn't even know there was Vitamin E gel in them. I wonder if a lot of people do this.

I think Evidently so.  Also, my mom (a retired licensed practical nurse) squeezes Vitamin E gel caps in German potato pancakes (very similar to latkes) to help prevent the batter from turning brown.

At least she told you that's why she does it.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 12:22:12 PM
And your cheap friends on HHW were NO HELP today.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 12:30:21 PM
DR Jane, that is interesting that the girl and you both would think to pierce the Vitamin E gel caps. I never would have thought to do that. I didn't even know there was Vitamin E gel in them. I wonder if a lot of people do this.

I think Evidently so.  Also, my mom (a retired licensed practical nurse) squeezes Vitamin E gel caps in German potato pancakes (very similar to latkes) to help prevent the batter from turning brown.

At least she told you that's why she does it.

Should someone remind her it's not a wonder drug?
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 12:42:32 PM
I did find the SATB arrangement of Another Op'ning Another Show and the Choral Book for Man of La Mancha.....

Somehow, I read "Another Op'ning Another Show from the Choral Book for Man of La Mancha", and I thought, "Wow!  That must have been some production!"  ;)
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 12:54:46 PM
I did find the SATB arrangement of Another Op'ning Another Show and the Choral Book for Man of La Mancha.....

Somehow, I read "Another Op'ning Another Show from the Choral Book for Man of La Mancha", and I thought, "Wow!  That must have been some production!"  ;)

"Aldonza Get your Gun" was not a long running musical on Broadway. I hear it does well in the provinces.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 16, 2009, 01:04:14 PM
I did find the SATB arrangement of Another Op'ning Another Show and the Choral Book for Man of La Mancha.....

Somehow, I read "Another Op'ning Another Show from the Choral Book for Man of La Mancha", and I thought, "Wow!  That must have been some production!"  ;)

"Aldonza Get your Gun" was not a long running musical on Broadway. I hear it does well in the provinces.

I've always had a special place in my heart for "To Each His Annie Oakley".
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Post by: bk on March 16, 2009, 01:05:26 PM
I got another annoying e-mail from a different entity today about the same thing as last Friday's annoying e-mail - I've responded just as strongly as I did the other e-mail and I also told them it's the one and only response they're getting from me.  Otherwise they can deal with the mighty MGM and good luck to them.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 01:16:18 PM
I did find the SATB arrangement of Another Op'ning Another Show and the Choral Book for Man of La Mancha.....

Somehow, I read "Another Op'ning Another Show from the Choral Book for Man of La Mancha", and I thought, "Wow!  That must have been some production!"  ;)

"Aldonza Get your Gun" was not a long running musical on Broadway. I hear it does well in the provinces.

I've always had a special place in my heart for "To Each His Annie Oakley".

 :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 16, 2009, 01:25:47 PM
For those DRs who have techno-savvy cats and kitties:

TwitKitteh (http://www.twitkitteh.com/)

;D
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 01:26:11 PM
Was The Merv Griffin Show done in NYC or L.A.?  (I'm talking about the CBS show that ran opposite Johnny Carson.)

His CBS series originated from New York. It was taped at the Cort Theater. I was in the audience for the second ever broadcast of that series. The guests that night were Dinah Shore and Sonny and Cher.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 01:30:45 PM
I watched the last 20 minutes of BROTHERS & SISTERS while I ate lunch. I had read spoilers so I knew the Tommy story. The Kitty story was interesting, and that now seems to be headed in a certain direction.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 01:31:29 PM
I had some time so I watched 30 ROCK from last week. Not the greatest episode. One or two chuckles was about all I could muster.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 01:33:02 PM
Then I watched THE ODD COUPLE. It still plays wonderfully with all the funny lines and great timing down pat. The new transfer looks sensational. It's brighter and much more solid than the last DVD.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 01:34:52 PM
I listened to the Chris Lemmon and Charlie Matthau commentary. Not a lot there of interest. Long gaps while they watch the movie, and many of their comments don't have anything much to do with the movie. (They were both very young when it was made.)
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 01:36:40 PM
I also had time to watch the first two bonus features. They've broken all of these reminiscences up into short featurettes. Among the talking heads are Larry King, Brad Garrett, David Sheiner, Carole Shelley, Gene Saks, Charlie and Chris, and Robert Evans.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 01:37:01 PM
Page Eight Dance!!!
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Post by: MBarnum on March 16, 2009, 02:02:34 PM
As a kid I always enjoyed Dinah Shore's talk show which aired in the evenings on one of the channels that we got piped up from  Northern California in the early 70s.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 02:08:09 PM
I'm hopping off-line now to do some writing and then head back down to finish the bonus features on THE ODD COUPLE and then watch some prime time TV.

WBBL.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 02:12:35 PM
This is a good day for getting the chinchy bassas: Obama's on AIG's tail and prosecutors are going after Ruth Madoff, Bernie's most likely crooked wife with her $7,000,000 penthouse. They should all be beheaded in the town square. Vive la revolution!
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Post by: Ginny on March 16, 2009, 02:47:42 PM
Back from lunch and a nice long visit with my friend Becky.  On the way home I stopped at a Hallmark store and found out the value of my gift card and went next door to Kroger for the fixings for burgers & fries for our dinner.
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Post by: Michael on March 16, 2009, 02:56:11 PM
DR Michael S - Where did you pull up that list of "Top 25 Talk Shows"?  -I'm just trying to figure out the basis for the ranking. Nielsen points? Number of syndication outlets? How much ad space they bought?  Someone's personal opinions? In any case...


I found it on a google search, but did not save the page.

Yes the basis was the Neilsen Ratings

And thanks for the info on the other shows'
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 02:56:41 PM
DR Jennifer our library is holding the one book they had available.  The two others are being shipped from a different location in the county.  Since I have a week to pick up a held book I can wait until the other books arrive & get them all at once.  In this case I expect them all to be available by tomorrow or Wednesday.

Over the years I remember calling & holding books at various libraries in different states.  I would collect them at the check out desk.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 16, 2009, 02:58:36 PM
DR Michael S - Where did you pull up that list of "Top 25 Talk Shows"?  -I'm just trying to figure out the basis for the ranking. Nielsen points? Number of syndication outlets? How much ad space they bought?  Someone's personal opinions? In any case...


I found it on a google search, but did not save the page.

Yes the basis was the Neilsen Ratings

And thanks for the info on the other shows'

Ah, the "dangers" of Googling then Cutting and Pasting. ;)

-And if it was based on Nielsen ratings, well... Then I'm really surprised that some of those shows placed at all on that list.

-And, you're welcome.
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Post by: Michael on March 16, 2009, 02:59:39 PM
Was The Merv Griffin Show done in NYC or L.A.?  (I'm talking about the CBS show that ran opposite Johnny Carson.)

His CBS series originated from New York. It was taped at the Cort Theater. I was in the audience for the second ever broadcast of that series. The guests that night were Dinah Shore and Sonny and Cher.

I think his show was telecast from what is now the Helen Hayes theater. I have seen a photo somewhere. that shows it. I think the Cort theater would have been too big for a tv studio.

EDIT

Actually I think we are both correct

He did his show from 1965-1969 at the Helen Hayes Theater and then 1969-1792 at the Cort
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Post by: Laura on March 16, 2009, 03:03:35 PM
Down with chinchy bassas!
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Post by: td on March 16, 2009, 03:21:02 PM
Well, no one has mentioned my all-time favorite talk show, or host:  Joe Franklin.  In our area, we got Joe on one of our UHF channels late at night.  Joe always had interesting people on and he always had interesting stories to tell.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 03:23:12 PM
Down with chinchy bassas!

I was waiting for you, darlin!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 16, 2009, 03:34:07 PM
OK - I need to stretch my legs for a bit before rehearsal begins.  Been sitting at this desk and this computer a bit longer than I planned this afternoon.

Laters...
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Post by: Laura on March 16, 2009, 03:37:40 PM
I was thrilled that you used the term. ;)
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 03:41:30 PM
I was thrilled that you used the term. ;)

Those pigs at AIG and Mrs Madoff and her sumbitch husband are chinchy bassas!
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 03:46:40 PM
Those pigs at AIG and Mrs Madoff and her sumbitch husband are chinchy bassas!

Just as Val Kilmer IS Moses!

The former committed crimes against humanity.  The latter committed crimes against Art.
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 03:47:29 PM
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

I feel fizzy and funny and fine!    :D
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 03:52:09 PM
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

I feel fizzy and funny and fine!    :D

About to explode?
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 03:52:54 PM
About to explode?

Miss American can just resign!
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 16, 2009, 04:15:27 PM
I concur with DR Woody about letting interviewees answer the questions. I find it quite annoying when they do not.

And even worse are the Sunday morning political talking head shows where you get four or five people yelling all at once and no one is heard.   :(

Over at Fox News, Sunday is a daily event.
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 16, 2009, 04:16:42 PM
Off to meet Becky at Panera at Bridgewater Falls, a shopping center that was built where there was

NO bridge
NO water
NO falls


For some crazy reason, we have a few subdivisions here with ocean themes.

They're just anticipating the great California earthquake.  Patience, my dear, patience.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 16, 2009, 05:00:43 PM
So no one liked Tom Snyder and the Tomorrow Show?  He wasn't my favorite but I did like to watch him

Johnny Carson was my all time favorite
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 16, 2009, 05:03:01 PM
Happy Birthday to BK's DD!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 16, 2009, 05:03:24 PM
It is also Jerry Lewis' 83rd Birthday
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 16, 2009, 05:03:50 PM
Getting ready for DWTS!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 16, 2009, 05:04:42 PM
It was in the 70s here today!!!  Wow! It was warmer outside than in my house.  I had to open windows to heat things up.  It's starting to get a bit chilly, though, so although the cats won't like it, I think I'll close some windows
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Post by: Jennifer on March 16, 2009, 05:04:47 PM
BROTHERS & SISTERS LAST NIGHT SPOILERS


I watched the last 20 minutes of BROTHERS & SISTERS while I ate lunch. I had read spoilers so I knew the Tommy story. The Kitty story was interesting, and that now seems to be headed in a certain direction.


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Post by: Jennifer on March 16, 2009, 05:06:25 PM
re: the vitamin E gelcaps.

Actually i did not even know that the vitamin pills were gelcaps. I've never taken them before.
But i still don't know that it would have occured to me to put in a pin in them.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 16, 2009, 05:07:03 PM
I have decided that I need to take a 4 day weekend, so that's exactly what I"m going to do.  I'm bound and determined not to set anything next Monday and Tuesday (they were clear for a trial that isn't happening now).  Saturday is the Siouxland Film Festival, then Sun, Mon and Tues I want to do my spring house cleaning, do some more work on the house, maybe paint the upstairs bathroom and maybe work outside.  And maybe just relax for a day.   I can't wait!
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Post by: Jennifer on March 16, 2009, 05:10:49 PM
I guess all libraries are different. At my sister's library everything is online. You can put books on hold, reserve books and renew them all online.

At my library the catalog is online. But you can't do any of those things online. Although when you take out books the books you have reserved show up at the bottom and you can see how many people are ahead of you. So if you know you are next for a book you can go online and if that book is on hold then it's obviously for you (they do call though).

Showing the books you have reseved and your ranking is very helpful (my sister's library doesn't do this).

The only thing i wish my library did was keep a list of books you have requested. I wish that was on my paper. Even if you request a book and it's in processing it does not appearn on your record (although you can go online and see which books are in processing).

It ends up being sort of weird because i request a lot of books, and yet they are not in my queue but the library will call and i sometimes have a bunch of books waiting that i did not even know were coming!
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 16, 2009, 05:12:29 PM
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

I feel fizzy and funny and fine!    :D

We'll try not to drop you in a glass of water.
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Post by: Jennifer on March 16, 2009, 05:12:31 PM
Getting ready for DWTS!!

Have you picked any favorites yet? Usually we completely disagree!
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 05:25:06 PM
I share DR elmore3003's ire at the "new and improved" Facebook.  It's been telling me for over three hours to try again later anytime I try to post.  And I get notified of messages via email that I can't find anywhere on the site.  Total madness!    >:(
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 05:33:25 PM
I share DR elmore3003's ire at the "new and improved" Facebook.  It's been telling me for over three hours to try again later anytime I try to post.  And I get notified of messages via email that I can't find anywhere on the site.  Total madness!    >:(

That's the first sensible thing you've posted in years! :D
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Post by: td on March 16, 2009, 05:39:30 PM
I share DR elmore3003's ire at the "new and improved" Facebook.  It's been telling me for over three hours to try again later anytime I try to post.  And I get notified of messages via email that I can't find anywhere on the site.  Total madness!    >:(

I think you've been poking too many people.
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 16, 2009, 05:45:37 PM
I have had an interesting day.  And it all started with a local newspaper story a few weeks ago.

In that story, one of the neighboring stores in our chain publicized a "Healthy Ideas" program that the chain has started.  The story ran across three columns in a tabloid-sized paper, with pictures.  The only problem was that the way the story was written, it sounded like they were the only store in the chain that had the "Healthy Ideas" program.

So Mike, our store manager, got to thinking that we should get our store's name out there more, somehow.  He wasn't sure how.  Publicity is not one of his strong points - it's discouraged by upper management. 

Our grocery manager got ahold of some grade schools, in a deal to give them coloring books.

Meanwhile, I suggested that we take a look at what our local Rehoboth Beach Main Street is up to.  (RBMS recently won an award as one of the top five Main Street organizations nationally - cool, huh?)  And Mike suggested that I do just that.  And that's when I found out about the upcoming Joan Rivers concert, which of course is looking for sponsors.  And I printed up everything from that website for him to peruse, and he said fine, we could afford a smallish sponsorship, and could I pursue it for him.

Which I did.  The net result is that he and his lovely wife will be attending the concert, where he will be making contact with other businesspeople locally, hopefully making good business contacts.  And we'll have an ad in the program.  And we've also donated a couple of gift cards as door prizes.

Which is why I had to head in to town today - to make sure the organization sponsoring this event got the check and the gift cards.  They were thrilled, of course, since they weren't expecting us before we made contact, and it wasn't until I showed up today that they really knew that we really meant it.

This, plus my writing a short press release about the store's tenth anniversary party this upcoming Friday ("Hey, great, Stephen, can you do that?"  Well, of course I can do that!), kinda sorta makes me the publicity person on the store staff.
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 16, 2009, 05:53:27 PM
Anyway, as long as I was in town, I decided to explore a bit.

Rehoboth Beach in March is not a pretty sight.  Too many of the business that close for the winter have not opened up yet.  And then there's the places that have closed and won't be open again.  That's depressing.

There was the sushi joint near the Boardwalk that der B and I had thought of going in but never got around to, all the signage is gone.

A really nice restaurant called Fusion is gone, being replaced by a seafood place sometime in April.  Der B and I enjoyed a few good meals there, but those days are over.

And there was the local gourmet store, Beautiful Foods, which was bought by a couple of gals who are more into healty eating.  They've renamed the place Nurture, and while they weren't open today I got a look in through their windows.  Two thirds of the stock is gone, the grocery stuff that you can't find at the supermarkets (including our own).  They still have the great cheeses, and stuff like that, but I have to wonder what I'll find when I can go and they're actually open.

And so it goes.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 16, 2009, 05:53:45 PM
Getting ready for DWTS!!

Have you picked any favorites yet? Usually we completely disagree!

I'm definitely cheering for Shawn Johnson, as is the rest of Iowa, not sure who else yet.  HyVee, a regional grocery store chain, is giving away 2 tickets to the DWTS finals.  I'll go register. Don't think I have a real chance, but if I do win, I'll take mom, that would be a real hoot!
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 16, 2009, 05:55:08 PM
  And I get notified of messages via email that I can't find anywhere on the site.  Total madness!    >:(

That's the part that is driving me crazy....where do they go?
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 16, 2009, 05:56:30 PM
Back to the store on the way home.  We've a great sale on corned beef brisket going on, not to mention the chicken I've got roasting in the oven right now. 

Which should make up for there being nothing that I want to watch on the tube tonight other than Castle.

And that is the end of the news.
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 05:57:10 PM
So no one liked Tom Snyder and the Tomorrow Show?  He wasn't my favorite but I did like to watch him

Johnny Carson was my all time favorite

I mentioned my appreciation of Tom Snyder. ::)

;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 16, 2009, 06:01:24 PM
So no one liked Tom Snyder and the Tomorrow Show?  He wasn't my favorite but I did like to watch him

Johnny Carson was my all time favorite

I mentioned my appreciation of Tom Snyder. ::)

;)

Never mind..I must have missed that....sorry George  :-[
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 06:02:26 PM
So no one liked Tom Snyder and the Tomorrow Show?  He wasn't my favorite but I did like to watch him

Johnny Carson was my all time favorite

I mentioned my appreciation of Tom Snyder. ::)

;)

Never mind..I must have missed that....sorry George  :-[

No problem. :)
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 06:09:33 PM
The news media does not seem to be interested in DR Danise's situation.
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 06:11:43 PM
kinda sorta makes me the publicity person on the store staff.

And does that title come with a pay raise?    ;)
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Post by: DAW on March 16, 2009, 06:12:15 PM
The news media does not seem to be interested in DR Danise's situation.

:(
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Post by: Laura on March 16, 2009, 06:13:07 PM
Is he working on the house at all?
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Post by: td on March 16, 2009, 06:15:04 PM
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Many More House Vibes to DR Danise ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 06:17:25 PM
The news media does not seem to be interested in DR Danise's situation.

Talk about chinchy bassas. :P
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 06:18:09 PM
Is he working on the house at all?

I don't know.   If he is I home it is done properly this time.
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 06:18:32 PM
I guess all libraries are different. At my sister's library everything is online. You can put books on hold, reserve books and renew them all online.

At my library the catalog is online. But you can't do any of those things online. Although when you take out books the books you have reserved show up at the bottom and you can see how many people are ahead of you. So if you know you are next for a book you can go online and if that book is on hold then it's obviously for you (they do call though).

Showing the books you have reseved and your ranking is very helpful (my sister's library doesn't do this).

The only thing i wish my library did was keep a list of books you have requested. I wish that was on my paper. Even if you request a book and it's in processing it does not appearn on your record (although you can go online and see which books are in processing).

It ends up being sort of weird because i request a lot of books, and yet they are not in my queue but the library will call and i sometimes have a bunch of books waiting that i did not even know were coming!

I guess we're lucky.  Even if I didn't work for the library, we can place holds, see how many holds are on a title (but not who they are, of course ;)), view our personal holds lists, renew checked out items that don't have holds, request that new items be purchased (no guarantees that they'll actually be purchased, though) and request items for Interlibrary Loan.  AND we can do all of that on-line.

We can even "suspend" our holds...meaning, if I place a hold on an item, but I'm going out of town (for instance), and I know that I'm very close to getting the next copy, I can suspend the hold and the next copy will go to the next person in line.  I'll still be at the number one spot in the list, but when I'm ready, I unsuspend my hold and then get the next copy.  That way if someone doesn't want an item, it can be checked out by someone else, but I won't lose my place in line. :)
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Post by: Laura on March 16, 2009, 06:19:25 PM
He truly is a chincy bassa.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 16, 2009, 06:23:24 PM
He's a rea chincy bassa!
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Post by: td on March 16, 2009, 06:27:16 PM
I don't know if I'll ever be the same - I've just seen the French & Saunders spoof of MAMMA MIA!
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 16, 2009, 06:35:31 PM
kinda sorta makes me the publicity person on the store staff.

And does that title come with a pay raise?    ;)

No, just lots of hugs and kisses.

(This is Rehoboth Beach, after all!   ;D)
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 06:35:53 PM
(http://www.jcls.org/pics/ashland.jpg)

Ashland's Carnegie library.

I don't know if I can suspend a hold.  I like that.
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Post by: Jane on March 16, 2009, 06:44:12 PM
I see a place to check for suspend & reactivate holds.  I won't tempt it right now.  I did add Hotel on the Corner of Bitter & Sweet.  I'm 24 of 24 hold so I have plenty of time to test the suspend/reactivate button & see what happens. 
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 07:12:41 PM
I don't know if I'll ever be the same - I've just seen the French & Saunders spoof of MAMMA MIA!

I saw that too!  I loved it! ;D
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 07:15:05 PM
I keep smelling smoke. I hope if there's a building on fire, it's not mine.
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 07:17:19 PM
I keep smelling smoke. I hope if there's a building on fire, it's not mine.

~~~Vibes that it's not!!~~~
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on March 16, 2009, 07:21:14 PM
SHAYNE-

If You are going to the Crest Tomorrow Night to see Hal Linden you are in for a Great Treat. The Best that I've seen in a long long while.

The last number he does is a Hate-Love New York City , Does the music sound a little bit like A TRIP TO THE LIBRARY or is it my Imagination??

ANY WAY- ENJOY!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 16, 2009, 07:29:39 PM
I have to be at Toyland by 8:30 tomorrow morning so I'm heading off to bed now. 'Night!
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Post by: George on March 16, 2009, 07:42:44 PM
Time for me to head home to watch the series finale of "Kyle XY."
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Post by: TCB on March 16, 2009, 07:50:56 PM
Hi Honey!  I'm home!
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Post by: Edisaurus on March 16, 2009, 07:59:30 PM
Off to meet Becky at Panera at Bridgewater Falls, a shopping center that was built where there was

NO bridge
NO water
NO falls


For some crazy reason, we have a few subdivisions here with ocean themes.

We have a subdivision in Marietta where they clearcut most of the trees. The name?

Lost Forest.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 16, 2009, 08:04:25 PM
There are unconfirmed stories tonight about Natasha Richardson being in critical condition following a skiing accident.  I hope that they are not true...
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Post by: td on March 16, 2009, 08:10:48 PM
There are unconfirmed stories tonight about Natasha Richardson being in critical condition following a skiing accident.  I hope that they are not true...

The Google news items are as recent as 14 minutes ago. . .   :'(
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Post by: Laura on March 16, 2009, 08:12:57 PM
So, TCB, didja see any good casino carpets?
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Post by: JMK on March 16, 2009, 08:24:49 PM

 and then 1969-1792 at the Cort

"And today's special guest is H.G. Wells demonstrating his fabulous new time machine!"   ;D
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Post by: JMK on March 16, 2009, 08:25:38 PM
Larry, I'm sure I have a fake book version of This Land is Your Land if you need it.  It's not hard to fake.  ;)
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Post by: JMK on March 16, 2009, 08:27:34 PM
I just received a very cool email from a senior producer at ABC News and also PBS telling me how impressed he is by my FF research.  I think it would make a great ABC or PBS documentary, don't you?  :)
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Post by: JMK on March 16, 2009, 08:28:05 PM
The research, not the email, that is.  :)
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 08:31:04 PM
And I think everyone mentioned on the website should be flown to NYC for interviews and frivolity.
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Post by: JMK on March 16, 2009, 08:31:19 PM
And in a neat little bit of synchronicity, I got the new DVD release of Trumbo's JOHNNY GOT HIS GUN today, co-starring the writer of my recently received letter Marsha Hunt, who also is copiously featured in the bonus interviews.  I don't know when these were filmed, but if they were recently, she looks absolutely fantastic for someone her age.  Maybe even for someone not her age.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 08:31:20 PM
Very interesting story, DR SWW!

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Post by: JMK on March 16, 2009, 08:31:44 PM
And I think everyone mentioned on the website should be flown to NYC for interviews and frivolity.

This guy's in LA.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 08:33:29 PM
Was The Merv Griffin Show done in NYC or L.A.?  (I'm talking about the CBS show that ran opposite Johnny Carson.)

His CBS series originated from New York. It was taped at the Cort Theater. I was in the audience for the second ever broadcast of that series. The guests that night were Dinah Shore and Sonny and Cher.

I think his show was telecast from what is now the Helen Hayes theater. I have seen a photo somewhere. that shows it. I think the Cort theater would have been too big for a tv studio.

EDIT

Actually I think we are both correct

He did his show from 1965-1969 at the Helen Hayes Theater and then 1969-1792 at the Cort

But the original question was where he did his *CBS* show. That was the Cort which was my answer since I WAS THERE.

The show you're referring to was his syndicated show, wasn't it?
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 08:36:06 PM
I had a full evening of viewing.

I began by finishing the bonus features on THE ODD COUPLE. A couple of comments.

Chris Lemmon is aging very well.

Robert Evans seems to be in very sad shape.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 08:37:41 PM
LA - NYC....neither one is Indiana.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 08:39:14 PM
Next I watched today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. The boys were on, and Luke once again is on a crusade against gay discrimination.  Nothing in the previews for tomorrow.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 08:40:12 PM
Next, I finally got around to last week's DAMAGES. Good episode with some surprises. Enjoyable.
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Post by: Michael on March 16, 2009, 08:40:48 PM
Was The Merv Griffin Show done in NYC or L.A.?  (I'm talking about the CBS show that ran opposite Johnny Carson.)

That I do not know
His CBS series originated from New York. It was taped at the Cort Theater. I was in the audience for the second ever broadcast of that series. The guests that night were Dinah Shore and Sonny and Cher.

I think his show was telecast from what is now the Helen Hayes theater. I have seen a photo somewhere. that shows it. I think the Cort theater would have been too big for a tv studio.

EDIT

Actually I think we are both correct

He did his show from 1965-1969 at the Helen Hayes Theater and then 1969-1792 at the Cort

But the original question was where he did his *CBS* show. That was the Cort which was my answer since I WAS THERE.

The show you're referring to was his syndicated show, wasn't it?

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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 08:41:47 PM
Next came tonight's '24.' Another fantastic episode. It is MIND-BOGGLING how they work a new cat and mouse scenario every week, and they get it to work and make it seem fresh and new. Incredible suspense. The President's daughter is one big snake in the grass.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 16, 2009, 08:42:36 PM
I watched Castle tonight...I'm thinking I could like this show
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 08:44:49 PM
And I concluded tonight's viewing with CASTLE. A pretty good case, and Nathan got off a couple of very good quips. An OK second episode and easier to take than the first one.
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Post by: JMK on March 16, 2009, 08:47:02 PM
LA - NYC....neither one is Indiana.

 ;D
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 08:47:09 PM
Tomorrow my work project will be the regular DVD release of Criterion's THE LAST METRO. I already did the Blu-ray release last week, so I'll rewatch the movie again to check the video and audio quality, but I won't have to rewatch all of the bonuses. Just watch the first little bit of each one to see which are anamorphically encoded and which aren't.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 16, 2009, 08:51:24 PM
Quote
Report: Natasha Richardson Critically Injured in Ski Accident

Natasha Richardson, wife of actor Liam Neeson and daughter to legendary actress Vanessa Redgrave, has reportedly been injured while skiing in Canada.

IrishCentral.com is reporting that Richardson suffered a brain injury and is in critical condition at a Montreal hospital. She was gearing up to co-star with her mother in a Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music. No word on whether Neeson is by her side. Redgrave and Richardson most recently starred as mother and daughter in the film Evening, also starring Claire Danes and Toni Collette.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 16, 2009, 09:09:16 PM
Well, I'm heading down to bed. I didn't sleep especially well or long last night, so I'm going down now to try again.

Good night!
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 09:09:28 PM
Tomorrow I shall be attending the funeral of my Aunt Mildred....  She was a nice lady with five kids.  My uncle passed away some time ago.  I haven't seen Jimmy or Denney for many years, but I have seen Sharon and Sandra and Helen.

Those kids used to sing all the time - they could harmonize beautifully.  The weather is supposed to be beautiful. 

http://www.carlisleandson.com/Obituaries/tabid/56/selectedmoduleid/399/ArticleID/140/Default.aspx
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 16, 2009, 09:09:44 PM
No dancing right now.
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Post by: Laura on March 16, 2009, 09:16:47 PM
I'm sorry for your loss of Aunt Mildred, JRand.
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Post by: td on March 16, 2009, 10:01:46 PM
I spent the evening watching John Steinbeck's EAST OF EDEN, Part One.
Is it just me, or does Jane Seymour deliver one of the truly great television performances as Cathy Ames?
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Post by: td on March 16, 2009, 10:03:26 PM
And talk about synchronicity:  while on my Dickens kick, yet ANOTHER "Drood" novel will be published tomorrow:  Daniel Pearl's THE LAST DICKENS!
I liked his THE DANTE CLUB, so I'll definitely pick this one up tomorrow.
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Post by: Edisaurus on March 16, 2009, 10:07:32 PM
Down with chinchy bassas!

And chinchy bassa directors!
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Post by: td on March 16, 2009, 10:08:05 PM
Sorry to hear about your Aunt Mildred, DR JRand.
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Post by: Edisaurus on March 16, 2009, 10:18:27 PM
Very sorry to hear that, JRand. I was just up in Ohio last weekend for the funeral of my favorite uncle, my mom's little brother. I drove up Thursday night but a flat tire held me up for several hours and I ended up on the mountains in the fog traveling 40 mph until I could get over into Jellico. One the way back, 10 more hours in the rain. I drove past Ginny's exit but the timing didn't work out to visit so I just waved...

20 hours in a car by myself in two days is not my idea of a good time. And that was a very tough funeral to attend. Uncle Bob was beloved by all.
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Post by: bk on March 16, 2009, 10:19:30 PM
What a day, what a night.  I am all in.  We got the CDs in at three-fifteen and aside from a dinner break with the Druxman's, that's all I've been doing until about fifteen minutes ago.  Helper and I managed to get all the Kritzerland orders packaged and to the post office by five-thirty.  Then, after dinner, we prepared all the big online orders, save for one guy whose check hasn't arrived.  Those, some 1200 CDs, will all go out tomorrow morning.  So, we're all caught up, shipping-wise, and I'm hoping everyone starts receiving their CDs by Wednesday.
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Post by: bk on March 16, 2009, 10:19:39 PM
And now I must write some notes.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 16, 2009, 10:33:55 PM
Happy Birthday to BK's DD Jennifer...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 16, 2009, 10:38:59 PM
Vibes to the Goldsteins...
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Post by: Edisaurus on March 16, 2009, 10:39:51 PM
HB2DDofBK!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 16, 2009, 10:43:40 PM
I guess all libraries are different. At my sister's library everything is online. You can put books on hold, reserve books and renew them all online.

At my library the catalog is online. But you can't do any of those things online. Although when you take out books the books you have reserved show up at the bottom and you can see how many people are ahead of you. So if you know you are next for a book you can go online and if that book is on hold then it's obviously for you (they do call though).

Showing the books you have reseved and your ranking is very helpful (my sister's library doesn't do this).

The only thing i wish my library did was keep a list of books you have requested. I wish that was on my paper. Even if you request a book and it's in processing it does not appearn on your record (although you can go online and see which books are in processing).

It ends up being sort of weird because i request a lot of books, and yet they are not in my queue but the library will call and i sometimes have a bunch of books waiting that i did not even know were coming!

I guess we're lucky.  Even if I didn't work for the library, we can place holds, see how many holds are on a title (but not who they are, of course ;)), view our personal holds lists, renew checked out items that don't have holds, request that new items be purchased (no guarantees that they'll actually be purchased, though) and request items for Interlibrary Loan.  AND we can do all of that on-line.

We can even "suspend" our holds...meaning, if I place a hold on an item, but I'm going out of town (for instance), and I know that I'm very close to getting the next copy, I can suspend the hold and the next copy will go to the next person in line.  I'll still be at the number one spot in the list, but when I'm ready, I unsuspend my hold and then get the next copy.  That way if someone doesn't want an item, it can be checked out by someone else, but I won't lose my place in line. :)

Are you Using Innovation, Aleph or Evergreen?
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Post by: Edisaurus on March 16, 2009, 10:44:34 PM
I have an idea for a new BK album.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 16, 2009, 10:44:48 PM
or Sirsi-Dynix
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 16, 2009, 10:49:32 PM
I send sympathy on the loss of your aunt mildred, Jrand...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 16, 2009, 10:50:42 PM
Quote
Report: Natasha Richardson Critically Injured in Ski Accident

Natasha Richardson, wife of actor Liam Neeson and daughter to legendary actress Vanessa Redgrave, has reportedly been injured while skiing in Canada.

IrishCentral.com is reporting that Richardson suffered a brain injury and is in critical condition at a Montreal hospital. She was gearing up to co-star with her mother in a Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music. No word on whether Neeson is by her side. Redgrave and Richardson most recently starred as mother and daughter in the film Evening, also starring Claire Danes and Toni Collette.

Vibes to Natasha and her family
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 16, 2009, 10:52:31 PM
TOD..

The ones I really remember that I have watched over the years are Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah and a few others.

I do remember Carson, Conan O'Brien and LEno. I vaguely remember one with Alan Thicke.

I do not recall Tom Snyder or Dick Cavett.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 16, 2009, 10:52:56 PM
I forgot one, Charlie Rose
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Post by: Sam on March 16, 2009, 11:40:23 PM
word of the day:   I wonder if it is possible to mansuetude a child that is like a wild pony, determined never to be tamed.
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Post by: Sam on March 16, 2009, 11:40:40 PM
must now read posts
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Post by: Sam on March 16, 2009, 11:58:44 PM
favorite talk show and moment:  Johnny Carson always.    Zsa Zsa Gabor and Shelly Winters.  Didn't they have a cat fight and Zsa Zsa walked off?
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Post by: Sam on March 17, 2009, 12:00:22 AM
Dear JRand58:  I'm sorry about your Aunt Mildred.