Haines His Way

Archives => Archive 16 => Topic started by: bk on August 03, 2009, 01:05:01 AM

Title: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 01:05:01 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were a distraction, and now it is time for you to post until the distracted cows come home.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 01:06:39 AM: And the word of the day is: CUMBERGROUND!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 01:13:54 AM: As promised, here is your early announcement of the new Kritzerland release - I'm particularly pleased and excited about this one. You know the deal - this special 2 CD set is priced at our normal one CD price - $19.98 plus 3.75 shipping. Pay via paypal to kritzerland at adelphia dot net and be sure to put the album title in the invoice.

“HEY HEY HEY”

Kritzerland is proud to present its newest limited edition CD – a two CD set featuring the original motion picture soundtracks from two 1960s comedies, How To Murder Your Wife and Lord Love A Duck, music composed and conducted by Neal Hefti, including the world premiere release of Wife’s original film tracks.

How To Murder Your Wife and Lord Love A Duck were both written by George Axelrod, who’d had great success on the stage with The Seven Year Itch and Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter, and as a screenwriter for two all-time classic films, Breakfast At Tiffany’s and The Manchurian Candidate. How To Murder Your Wife (directed by Richard Quine) starred Jack Lemmon, Virna Lisi, Terry-Thomas, Eddie Mayehoff, and Claire Trevor, and Lord Love A Duck (directed by Axelrod) starred Roddy McDowall, Tuesday Weld, and Ruth Gordon. Wife was a hit, but is barely thought of today because in today’s world it’s quite an un-PC film, while Duck was a flop that became a cult classic over the years, despite it being a wildly uneven film. Both share Mr. Axelrod’s quirky, iconoclastic comedic voice, and both, especially when viewed in the context of the decade they were made in, are still quite funny.

Providing the scores for both films was the great Neal Hefti. For How To Murder Your Wife, Hefti wrote one of his most sublime scores, one filled with one incredibly catchy theme after another, and for Lord Love A Duck he wrote a fun and funky score that perfectly captures the whole mid-1960s Southern California scene perfectly. During that period, Hefti also wrote the classic theme for TV’s Batman, and the scores for Duel At Diablo, Barefoot In The Park, Harlow, Synanon, Oh, Dad, Poor Dad, Mama’s Hung You In The Closet and I’m Feelin’ So Sad, and, of course, his classic theme and score for The Odd Couple.

How To Murder Your Wife was previously released on CD as part of a very big and very expensive box set called The MGM Soundtrack Treasury from Film Score Monthly – that set sold out very quickly, so for people who missed it, or may have wanted only one or two scores, it was a lost opportunity. Therefore, we’re very pleased to bring out this single release of Wife, coupled with the CD premiere of Lord Love A Duck. Wife receives a brand new, fresh transfer from the original stereo album master, and Duck has been mastered from its stereo album master.

But the big news is our discovery of Wife’s original film score tracks. The album version was a re-recording, much in the style of what Henry Mancini was doing back then – the film’s themes, but in more pop-oriented versions and which were nowhere near as good as the original film tracks. Recorded in mono, all the film tracks, believed to have been lost to time, actually survived in excellent sound, and we are thrilled to present the entire original film soundtrack on one CD, and the album presentation and Lord Love A Duck on a second CD. Hearing those original score tracks will be a revelation and goes to prove that Neal Hefti was an amazing and unique film composer. And, best of all, this two CD set is available at our normal one CD limited edition price.

(http://i32.tinypic.com/mwtu0x.jpg)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: George on August 03, 2009, 01:37:03 AM: Nice...it's been ordered!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: George on August 03, 2009, 01:38:21 AM: Congrats to Matt H. on his 45,000+ Posts!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: George on August 03, 2009, 01:45:21 AM: Last night, I went to a friend's house and played a murder mystery game. We all had personae of actual people in the court of Queen Elizabeth I and I was Christopher Marlowe. We each had secrets, we each had goals, we each had abilities, we all had to try and figure out who killed the cardinal and I had no clew as to what the heck was going on. :-\ Each person had so much to read and try to remember (a Fantasticks reference) that it all just went over my head. Other friends of mine who were there also said that they've played murder mysteries with a lot more structure to the game...less back-story and knowledge of the time was necessary. If they (my other friends) do a murder mystery night, I might try that, but otherwise, I don't think I have any interest in trying this again.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: George on August 03, 2009, 01:45:51 AM: And on that note (e-flat), I'm off to bed.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ben on August 03, 2009, 02:42:17 AM: Not to sound pompous and above it all but I loathe reality tv.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Michael on August 03, 2009, 04:47:54 AM: Quote from: Ben on August 03, 2009, 02:42:17 AM
Not to sound pompous and above it all but I loathe reality tv.

You are not pompous but is their a harsher word than loathe?

I hate how the viewers are manipulated by the editing and how they set up certain contestants to fail (They deny this of course)

What More Can I Say? (A Falsettos song title that has nothing to do with reality TV)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 05:09:36 AM: Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I'm already back on train 641 heading to Lancaster for the day.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 05:16:21 AM: As for the Topic of the Day...

I would have loved to attend a taping of the original Japanese version of "Iron Chef". Even though there was a lot of intentional hokieness, there was always a great sense of respect for the chefs and the major traditions of Japanese cooking and dining practices.

Otherwise, I would like to be a judge on the Food Network's "Iron Chef America" or "Chopped". Free food! ;)

*And I would never subject myself to anything like "Survivor" or "Big Brother". However, the travel and adventure aspect of "The Amazing Race" does have some appeal.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 03, 2009, 05:19:16 AM: Quote from: bk on August 03, 2009, 01:06:39 AM
And the word of the day is: CUMBERGROUND!

And The Song Of The Day Is: MR CELLOPHANE
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 05:20:11 AM: And speaking of food and The Food Network, there was a great article about cooking shows (starting with Julia Child's "The French Chef") and how they have changed and changed us over the years in yesterday's NY Times Magazine. Michael Pollan's essay/article is truly a good and thought-provoking read. It should be available on the Times' site throughout this week.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 03, 2009, 05:20:45 AM: YOU'RE THE TOP

YOU'RE A SHAKESPEARE DRAMA

YOU'RE THE TOP

YOU'RE BARACK OBAMA
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 03, 2009, 05:22:29 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 05:09:36 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I'm already back on train 641 heading to Lancaster for the day.

AMISH JOSE-or in the native tongue HAMISH JOSE
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 03, 2009, 05:26:06 AM: CONGRATS MATT H ON YOUR MILLSTONE
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 05:26:52 AM: Quote from: Michael S on August 03, 2009, 04:47:54 AM
Quote from: Ben on August 03, 2009, 02:42:17 AM
Not to sound pompous and above it all but I loathe reality tv.

You are not pompous but is their a harsher word than loathe?

I hate how the viewers are manipulated by the editing and how they set up certain contestants to fail (They deny this of course)

I guess "hate" is a stronger word than "loathe", but "loathe" just has a better, stronger feel to it. It's chewier.

Of course there's going to be some editing, and, yes, the producers will play favorites - and non-favorites. You only get manipulated if you allow yourself to. You're watching a show, not participating in it. -Even if you do find yourself on the proverbial edge of your seat at times.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 05:27:47 AM: Or something like that. I'm still waking up. ::)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Druxy on August 03, 2009, 06:06:59 AM: There is no reality TV show that I would even watch. Forget visit.

As far as a scripted show is concerned: LAW & ORDER: SVU.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: td on August 03, 2009, 06:45:41 AM: It's time to run with Dixie Bell.

I would like to visit the sets of LOST, HUNG and TRUE BLOOD.

I have not watched any reality shows, unless you count DANCING WITH THE STARS or shows on The Food Network, in which case, I would like to visit with Bobby Flay, Paula Deen and Guy Fieri.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: elmore3003 on August 03, 2009, 06:48:15 AM: Good morning, all! This morning, I actually submerged myself in a tub of hot wate. I've been giving myself sponge baths but I decided it was time to test the leg out or be stuck in a bathtub of cooling water till I died. Everything worked out fine, the leg is stringer today, although the pain is keeping me up a lot of the night, and my next test is a walk to Staples in about 15 minutes to use their fax.

I really want to get to the LoC reading on August 13, so I'm pushing myself for that trip. I also want to get back to the McGlinnventory soon, and I'm sure that my help is needed getting ready for the LIFE BEGINS AT 8:40 reading. I'm also getting tired of home confinement, and I want to leave the apartment without a major fear of not getting back in one piece.

I'm with you, DR Ben, on reality shows. I watched THE AMAZING RACE when my friend Nick was on it, but there's so much tv production manipulation it's hard to know what actually may be real, although DR Jennifer appears to swallow the premise, hook line and sinker, for every reality show she watches. For a while I was hooked on all the Bravo shows, and they're just as bad and as ridiculous.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 06:53:25 AM: COPS is the only true reality show, and I hope to never be featured on it.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 06:53:50 AM: Good luck on your outing today, Elmore. I hope all goes well.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: DAW on August 03, 2009, 07:04:45 AM: All caught up!

DR Matt H., CONGRATULATIONS on your lofty new millstone!!!! :)

DR Cillaliz, love your new avatar!

DR vixmom, thanks for your health update and ***CONTINUED VIBES*** for continued good news.

DR Ben - Really enjoyed the vignettes from your weekend in the country.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: DAW on August 03, 2009, 07:06:10 AM: TOD:

I would not go near a Reality show. Hate 'em.

Otherwise, the set of Lost. Location, location, location. :)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: DAW on August 03, 2009, 07:07:06 AM: ***DENTAL VISIT AND AIRLINE SEAT ASSIGNMENT VIBES***
for bk!!!!!!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: DAW on August 03, 2009, 07:08:17 AM: ***CONTINUED VARIOUS & SUNDRIED HEALTH VIBES***
for assorted DRs!!!!!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Charles Pogue on August 03, 2009, 07:10:42 AM: I would not want to be a contestant on any reality show; visiting any other TV show would be like a busman's holiday. I've been on enough TV-film sets in my day...watching a film get made is like watching grass grow.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 07:11:53 AM: Good morning!

Not a great night and not a great morning. Pain medication is only doing so much.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 03, 2009, 07:14:08 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 07:11:53 AM
Good morning!

Not a great night and not a great morning. Pain medication is only doing so much.

Good Health Marimbas to You
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 07:15:12 AM: TOD:

My favorite reality show has always been THE MOLE, and I applied to be a contestant on it during its first incarnation at the start of this century. It was more brain-oriented than physically challenging like SURVIVOR, so I'm sorry I wasn't selected.

None of the present-day reality show are for me. (I'm not the kind of singer who would do well on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT.)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 07:15:29 AM: Page Two Dance!!!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 07:16:21 AM: As for visiting the set of a current show, I'd probably pick THE CLOSER. The cast looks really tight, and it would seem to be a lot of fun. Two of the cast members are out gay actors so that would also make it appealing.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ben on August 03, 2009, 07:17:19 AM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on August 03, 2009, 07:10:42 AM
watching a film get made is like watching grass grow.

Agreed. While it may seem glamorous and exciting to be on a movie or television set it is mostly hurry up and wait and excruciatingly boring. I've been on both movie and television sets and they are great places to catch up on your reading or finish up business like balancing your checkbook or talking with friends (when you're not on the set).
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 07:18:03 AM: Not sure about my work project today. I have DEXTER - Season Three on Blu-ray but I'm expecting a DVD of Elvis three appearances on THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW to review, and I suspect it comes out first. So, I may wait to get it.

And who knows what may be in today's mail that may require immediate attention.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 07:22:19 AM: On TV Tonight!™

ABC - SUGARLAND: LIVE ON THE INSIDE, DATING IN THE DARK
NBC - GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP, DATELINE
TNT - THE CLOSER, RAISING THE BAR
FOOD - DINERS, DRIVE-INS, AND DIVES
H&G - PROPERTY VIRGINS
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 07:23:42 AM: Quote from: Ben on August 03, 2009, 07:17:19 AM
Quote from: Charles Pogue on August 03, 2009, 07:10:42 AM
watching a film get made is like watching grass grow.

Agreed. While it may seem glamorous and exciting to be on a movie or television set it is mostly hurry up and wait and excruciatingly boring. I've been on both movie and television sets and they are great places to catch up on your reading or finish up business like balancing your checkbook or talking with friends (when you're not on the set).

Sounds like court.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: elmore3003 on August 03, 2009, 07:23:45 AM: I walked to Staples and back, carrying one crutch as a support if I needed it. The forms are faxed and I am back in one piece. I need a haircut and a trip to the post office, but I don't think either is on my agenda for today. Or tomorrow.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 07:24:19 AM: I can't imagine anyone not enjoying PLANET EARTH. The visuals are so spectacular, and it's educational served up with a candy coating.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ginny on August 03, 2009, 07:34:13 AM: Monday morning greetings! My motivation level is at an all-time low today.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Kerry on August 03, 2009, 07:35:30 AM: Good morning! That is all for now.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 07:49:09 AM: Heading down so I can stretch out a relieve some of these muscle cramps.

WBBL.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: elmore3003 on August 03, 2009, 07:53:51 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 07:49:09 AM
Heading down so I can stretch out a relieve some of these muscle cramps.

WBBL.

Best wishes for an ASAP panacea, DR Matt H!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 07:58:47 AM: Quote from: Ginny on August 03, 2009, 07:34:13 AM
Monday morning greetings! My motivation level is at an all-time low today.

Wanna come over and play with kittens today, Ginny?
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 07:59:34 AM: I need to talk with printer salesmen this week. I think I would prefer to jump into a tank full of sharks.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ginny on August 03, 2009, 08:02:10 AM: Quote from: Laura on August 03, 2009, 07:58:47 AM
Quote from: Ginny on August 03, 2009, 07:34:13 AM
Monday morning greetings! My motivation level is at an all-time low today.

Wanna come over and play with kittens today, Ginny?

AH-CHOO! No thank, DR Laura - too allergic.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 08:02:19 AM: I have already had the first nibble, and it is not even 8 a.m. yet.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ginny on August 03, 2009, 08:03:51 AM: We're off to the hospital soon to keep John's youngest daughter company. He's going to have some kind of procedure today and she's there by herself - her mom has to work today and asked us to fill in. Bye for now.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 08:16:05 AM: Prayers for John that the procedure is effective. And prayers for the whole family for strength.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 08:43:11 AM: I'm up and trying to figure out if I should cancel my Continental flight and book JetBlue, where I can get the seat assignment I want. The problem with that is that I cannot get the memory of my last JetBlue experience out of my head - the nine-hour delay in NY, where they were so disgusting and where, I found out, they were not responsible for anything - you're totally on your own in these matters, and since I've never had a problem on Continental, I'll probably stay put and keep trying to change my seat on the flight back home.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 08:46:31 AM: Why were you delayed on Jet Blue? Was it weather?
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Jrand73 on August 03, 2009, 08:55:17 AM: Be wary of Jet Blue.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Jrand73 on August 03, 2009, 08:55:48 AM: I would like to be a contestant on The Amazing Race, but I do not think I would last very long.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Jrand73 on August 03, 2009, 08:56:43 AM: Hmmmmmmm.....I would like to visit the set of NCIS just to see how different everyone is from the character he/she plays and meet Mr David McCallum.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Jrand73 on August 03, 2009, 09:00:38 AM: Pre ordered the new Kritzerland release!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 09:11:10 AM: Yes, it was drizzling in NY, and throughout the country (or so they said). I know that the only airport having problems was JFK (Continental flies from Newark, where I've never had a problem). I'm lucky I got out at all, but for those who know me, having to sit in the airport for nine hours was complete and utter hell, as they cancelled flight after flight and kept pushing us back. At least our flight wasn't cancelled, simply because they needed our plane in Burbank, so we knew we would eventually get there.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 09:11:30 AM: Trying to decide if I even want to jog today. I probably should.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Jrand73 on August 03, 2009, 09:27:47 AM: Jogging effort is never wasted effort.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 03, 2009, 09:40:11 AM: TOD:

In the spirit of the question, I think I would once have enjoyed being a contestant on "Big Brother". Not any more, though. Season 6 would have been the best season to be there, I think. Since then, I've been only partially interested in it.

And as for TV sets....well, I would love to have visited the set of "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer", but if I had an opportunity to visit a set of a show currently in production, I think I'd choose "Supernatural".
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 09:46:39 AM: I'd rather they not fly in bad weather, personally.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 09:47:18 AM: I decided that if I'm going to jog it will be after the dentist. I'm just not in the mood right now, and I had to put labels on boxes, so that they're ready to address later or in the morning.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Kerry on August 03, 2009, 09:53:18 AM: Does "What's My Line?" count as a reality show? If it does, I'll choose that!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Kerry on August 03, 2009, 09:53:37 AM: Page 3 dance!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Kerry on August 03, 2009, 09:54:19 AM: Quote from: Laura on August 03, 2009, 07:59:34 AM
I need to talk with printer salesmen this week. I think I would prefer to jump into a tank full of sharks.

I think they are one and the same!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 03, 2009, 09:54:19 AM: Speaking of "Big Brother":

SPOILERS

SPOILERS

Xlkdj ;lkj kjlk jajfkj aslkj a;lkj a; lskjf ;lkja;glkj ;lkjkj sgfjklafdsr; klajf;glkj qrgjh;lkj;lk jkj fdsk l fsdkljad sflkjadflk;ja ;lkj l think the current season is fairly entertaining. It was an interesting concept to have four cliques as you might have in high school. They cast it well, but I loathe (yes, there is that word again in today's postings) Jesse this season. He seems to believe he's 'in charge'.

I find it amusing that talk in last night's televised show centered around putting up Kevin and Lydia because, as Jesse and Natalie would claim, they've just been coasting. I wracked my brain trying to figure out what Natalie has done that is any different from what Kevin has done. And gosh...I can't think of a thing except she's crawled as far up Jesse's butt as she can go. Neither she nor the loathsome (!!!!) Chima has done a thing but hang around Jesse and Russell. That's what they consider "playing the game", I suppose. Lydia has been maneuvering and spying and lying and conniving almost as much as, but nowhere near as successfully as, Ronnie. Chima is one of most ludicrous-looking women I've ever seen on TV. Her makeup is in very laugh-out-loud BAD TASTE. Except for being HOH twice, and having to nominate people for eviction, I can't think of a thing Jesse has done, either, except sit around with his cronies and bitch about everyone else. Just what, exactly, constitutes "playing" as opposed to "coasting"? Kevin has voted with Jesse (and Natalie and Russell and Chima) every time, so he's actually been on "their team" the whole time, doing their bidding.

I am not a fan of Russell's, but I have hopes that he is not as retarded as I thought. I'm very intrigued that it was he who proposed an alliance with Jeff. I think this bears watching. It may be ve VERY interesting. My favorites are Jeff and Jordan. Michelle is a close second. Russell would be next on the strength of the lastest developments. After that, I don't care. Natalie, Jesse, Chima and Lydia are tiresome. Kevin is ... something else. What a sad sack of potatoes he is. Haven't quite made my mind up about him, but thus far he's the one player doing NOTHING but being weird.

I want Jeff to get the "Coup d'Etat" power. I've voted for him about 35 times. I think it's really funny that Ronnie thinks he will be America's choice. Who knows....they actually might. After all...America chose Taylor Hicks and Jordin Sparks and Fantasia over much better singers in "American Idol".

End SPOILAGE
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 03, 2009, 09:55:35 AM: Quote from: Kerry on August 03, 2009, 09:53:18 AM
Does "What's My Line?" count as a reality show? If it does, I'll choose that!

While it may have aired live when it was new, I think it's classified more properly as a "game" show. Even though some of the current "reality" shows also have prizes and are games, we never had to learn about the private, personal lives and eccentricities of the judges or contestants.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ginny on August 03, 2009, 10:02:46 AM: Quote from: Laura on August 03, 2009, 07:23:42 AM
Quote from: Ben on August 03, 2009, 07:17:19 AM
Quote from: Charles Pogue on August 03, 2009, 07:10:42 AM
watching a film get made is like watching grass grow.

Agreed. While it may seem glamorous and exciting to be on a movie or television set it is mostly hurry up and wait and excruciatingly boring. I've been on both movie and television sets and they are great places to catch up on your reading or finish up business like balancing your checkbook or talking with friends (when you're not on the set).

Sounds like court.

Or the ICU waiting room, where we are now with John's youngest daughter, Lauren. They are waiting for a doctor to decide if he needs platelets before doing today's procedure. We're prepared to stay - everyone's equipped with computers, reading material, etc.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Jrand73 on August 03, 2009, 10:45:03 AM: You're the top
You're Mariah's Glitter.
You're the top
Of my list on Twitter.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 03, 2009, 11:13:05 AM: TOD:

I would like to be a contestant on THE AMAZIN' RACE, also. If I understood fashion and could sew better, I wouldn't mind being on PROJECT RUNWAY (I always wanted to see if one could make an evening gown out of pot holders.)

As for visiting a current TV show's set, I go along with the LOST crowd primarily to (hopefully) catch one of Matthew Fox's skinny-dipping parties.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 03, 2009, 11:20:14 AM: You're the top!
You're a foot that's cubic!
You're the top!
You're the cube of Rubik!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 03, 2009, 11:24:35 AM: And just because I don't think I should be the only one who has watched this clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUsTTePBBys) and suffered (not for the faint of heart...)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: MBarnum on August 03, 2009, 11:27:08 AM: I would love to be on THE AMAZING RACE, but my racing partner woudl surely kill me, as I would always want to stop and chat with the locals or sight see or eat.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: MBarnum on August 03, 2009, 11:35:53 AM: I am very curious how many of the people here who detest "reality" shows, actually have ever watched any, and what do they consider to be "reality shows."

I myself have no problem being a fan of what I would consider "reality competition shows" which really are just game shows.

To flat out hate or detest "reality shows" seems to be very small minded, to me. I can certainly understand if you are not drawn towards these shows, like I am not drawn towards certain types of programs, but I would never say that I hate Shakespear or loathe CSI: Miami and it's ilk or detest soap operas.

This "reality" genre has been around since the beginning of television from QUEEN FOR A DAY to BEAT THE CLOCK to HOW TO BE A MILLIONAIRE to SURVIVOR. REAL PEOPLE, THE REAL WORLD, CANDID CAMERA...all of that you hate? I just don't understand this attitude. It is like now when I talk people who "hate" anything in black and white or hate musicals.

I just think it is so much nicer if people keep an open mind to things, and it always shocks me so when HHWers do this.

Ok, I'm off of my soapbox and shall have another cup of Chock Full O Nuts coffee.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: MBarnum on August 03, 2009, 11:41:39 AM: As for TV sets I would like to visit, frankly any set would be fun, for me. Even during the down time I could chat with performers or technichians. I have always had a fascination for filmmaking and had things in my life been different, I would have gone into a behind the scenes profession.

Of course DR JoseP and I are still planning to open the Bi-Coastal casting agency.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: MBarnum on August 03, 2009, 11:42:56 AM: RLP, I did not watch last nights Big Brother episode, so I skipped your message just in case, but I had been wondering if you were watching this season. I do always enjoy you thoughts on the contestants.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: MBarnum on August 03, 2009, 11:46:17 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on August 03, 2009, 09:55:35 AM
Quote from: Kerry on August 03, 2009, 09:53:18 AM
Does "What's My Line?" count as a reality show? If it does, I'll choose that!

we never had to learn about the private, personal lives and eccentricities of the judges or contestants.

And you know, I think that is why I find many of these "reality" game shows so intriguing as I am always wanting to know more about the contestants. When I was recording episodes of THE NAME'S THE SAME and WHAT'S MY LINE I would often look up the contestants on Ancestry.com or Google and see if they were still alive, etc. A couple of times I even contacted relatives of the contestant to find out if they needed a recording of their mom or dad's episode. I just have this curiosity about people and love to know more about them.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ben on August 03, 2009, 12:08:28 PM: Not that I watch them with any regularity but I don't consider "game shows" to be hard core reality shows. They have changed over the years to become more "real" but I don't hold them to the same level of disgust that I hold the other shows.

I find shows like Survivor, Big Brother, Real Housewives of ..., Flipped, etc. to be vile and a sad reflection of the dumbing down of American (or the world because they are just as popular in other countries) society. I don't need to watch a full episode of Real Housewives or Survivor or one of the other hard core shows to know that the genre will not grow on me and I'll become a fan. I've seen previews and segments of these programs and find the people so repulsive and ugly (inside soul kind of ugly, and yes, I know it's editing) that I can't imagine watching these vultures for a full half hour or hour or 90 minutes. To reward this kind of venal, hateful behavior with hundreds of thousands of dollars repulses me. If people choose to watch this stuff that's a choice they make. I choose not to watch it and I'm not being close minded just because I find the man on Big Brother who throws around the word "faggot" as a weapon to be a hateful sod. The fact that it wasn't broadcast over the air makes no difference to me. We are glorifying these people as if they are important. We reward people for mean, manipulative backbiting, vulgar behavior. There is enough horrible activity going on in the world. I don't need to see Gordon Ramsay cursing at someone and vilifying them because they didn't do something he thought they should do. I will not apologize or water down my disgust at the content of these shows and what they have done to civil behavior in general!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: George on August 03, 2009, 12:25:13 PM: The only "reality" show that I would go on would not be any kind of contest or game show. I would LOVE to be on "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List," just to be able to meet Kathy! ;)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: George on August 03, 2009, 12:27:20 PM: That said, I agree with what Ben said...not as strongly, but I have no interest in people being famous (and getting paid for it) just for the sake of being famous.

At least Kathy Griffin is a stand-up comic and earns her money. :)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: George on August 03, 2009, 12:32:24 PM: On Playbill.com, there's an article about the new Kritzerland CD, SHOW GIRL (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/131568-ON_THE_RECORD_Carol_Channing%27s_Show_Girl_and_Noel_Coward%27s_Bitter_Sweet).
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 03, 2009, 01:01:49 PM: George-

How was Your Murder Mystery Evening?
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: George on August 03, 2009, 01:08:28 PM: Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on August 03, 2009, 01:01:49 PM
George-

How was Your Murder Mystery Evening?

Well...it could've been better:

Quote from: George on August 03, 2009, 01:45:21 AM
Last night, I went to a friend's house and played a murder mystery game. We all had personae of actual people in the court of Queen Elizabeth I and I was Christopher Marlowe. We each had secrets, we each had goals, we each had abilities, we all had to try and figure out who killed the cardinal and I had no clew as to what the heck was going on. :-\ Each person had so much to read and try to remember (a Fantasticks reference) that it all just went over my head. Other friends of mine who were there also said that they've played murder mysteries with a lot more structure to the game...less back-story and knowledge of the time was necessary. If they (my other friends) do a murder mystery night, I might try that, but otherwise, I don't think I have any interest in trying this again.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: FJL on August 03, 2009, 01:11:20 PM: Would Murder Mystery Evening actually make a good reality show?
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 01:12:18 PM: Back from Dr. Chew. I must say, the Novocain shot was the worst ever - he's really good, though, and pinches the cheek and moves it around while he's doing the injection, so at least he's good in the art of misdirection. But he had the needle in there a long time and was moving it hithe and thither and even yon. However, subsequent to that there was no pain anywhere while he drilled and filled the chipped tooth and put a temporary crown on it. I'm quite numb right now.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 01:18:42 PM: I hate the novocain shots, but would never go without them. Our wonderful dentist retired, and I have not yet had work done by the young guy who bought the practice. Hopefully I never will need to.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 01:19:12 PM: I'm glad you came through the procedure ok, BK.

I survived the sharks this morning.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: td on August 03, 2009, 01:20:10 PM: My fortune cookie says, "Be unconventional, even visionary."
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: td on August 03, 2009, 01:22:35 PM: I will be seeing the "invitational" final dress rehearsal of INTO THE WOODS at Pittsburgh's CLO this evening. Reception: 6:15pm.
Jennifer Cody and her hubby Hunter Foster are in the show, as is Beth Leavel.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 01:23:29 PM: I told today's printer salesmen (I was surrounded by four) what our current company is offering us, so hopefully they can beat it. They must really want our business, because in the lobby there was a lit-up sign welcoming me by name.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 01:27:01 PM: I had a huge array of review discs come in today, and just when my muscle problems were at their worst! Isn't that always the way! At any rate, I had planned to take the day off, but seeing as four of the things that arrived today come out tomorrow, I knew I couldn't.

Thankfully, the one I chose was the least demanding on me. More about it later.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 01:34:40 PM: I had to cancel lunch out today. I just wasn't physically up to it. I hoped a hot shower would help, but its effects were only temporary. So I fixed a little something simple here and watched HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE MARIA? I know, it's an old show, but I never watched it, so I thought I would. The GREASE show NBC did a couple of years ago was modeled on this, and it was CERTAINLY modeled on this down to stupid nicknames for the contestants, elaborate production numbers for the contestants that didn't have anything to do with the material they'd be having to perform if cast, etc.

Still, I always enjoy talent shows, and the girl who won was clearly the best of the three girls in the finals.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 01:34:59 PM: Page Four Dance!!!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 01:36:01 PM: I also watched when JOSEPH MET MARIA and enjoyed seeing the journey the winner of JOSEPH, Lee, took to get the role. I just wish I liked the show he was vying for better.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 01:37:25 PM: Then I watched another MURDER SHE WROTE episode. This one found Jessica the witness to a hit and run and the driver of the car later up getting killed. This was an easy one to solve.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 01:43:41 PM: By then the mail had come, and so I put in today's work project: ELVIS PRESLEY: Classic Performances on THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW.

It's only 47 minutes of music, and Elvis sings his big hits of the period (56-57) three times: once on each installment of the show where he guest starred: "Don't Be Cruel," "Hound Dog," "LOve Me Tender." I'm not sure he was ever great with patter, but he's lousy here, and keeps shading his eyes to see the audience, a complete neophyte. He also uses his guitar more as a prop than an instrument and breaks the mood of songs often with unexpected snickering. He also zips out of camera range at the end of songs rather than stand and bow.

The miking isn't great so many words and notes get lost in the lower registers of his voice or because he mumbles the lyrics.

But there he is: hale, hearty, healthy. Nice to see that image rather than the sad, bloated spectacle he'd become later.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 01:46:53 PM: There are bonus features taken from the show's archives that deal in some way with Elvis - promos, John Byrner's impression of Elvis (poor though he did a great Ed Sullivan). I still have some to watch.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 01:49:17 PM: Oh, I also had time to speed through today's THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. Nothing of interest for me. I'll get to the other two soaps later this evening.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: FJL on August 03, 2009, 01:50:15 PM: Love that quote from the cheezburger site (whatever it's called) that "hard work pays off in the future but laziness pays off now." (It sounds familiar. Was it mentioned here?)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 02:09:57 PM: Hopping off-line now to try to get some writing done.

WBBL.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 02:11:30 PM: Drat!

I meant to mention that I see Steven Spielberg is undertaking a remake of HARVEY. Doesn't he remember what happened when he tried to remake the similarly fantastical A GUY NAMED JOE? A big flop called ALWAYS.

True, his WAR OF THE WORLDS did very well, but sci-fi with his name attached usually does. HARVEY will be a different creature all together.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 02:12:08 PM: And now I'm REALLY going!

;D
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 02:12:53 PM: Take it easy, Matt H. I hope you feel better this afternoon.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Michael on August 03, 2009, 02:21:56 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 02:11:30 PM
Drat!

I meant to mention that I see Steven Spielberg is undertaking a remake of HARVEY. Doesn't he remember what happened when he tried to remake the similarly fantastical A GUY NAMED JOE? A big flop called ALWAYS.

True, his WAR OF THE WORLDS did very well, but sci-fi with his name attached usually does. HARVEY will be a different creature all together.

Harvey is a rabbit or will he be something else in the remake?
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: George on August 03, 2009, 02:23:38 PM: Quote from: Michael S on August 03, 2009, 02:21:56 PM
Quote from: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 02:11:30 PM
Drat!

I meant to mention that I see Steven Spielberg is undertaking a remake of HARVEY. Doesn't he remember what happened when he tried to remake the similarly fantastical A GUY NAMED JOE? A big flop called ALWAYS.

True, his WAR OF THE WORLDS did very well, but sci-fi with his name attached usually does. HARVEY will be a different creature all together.

Harvey is a rabbit or will he be something else in the remake?

They'll probably show the rabbit throughout the whole movie. ::)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 02:23:48 PM: Good Afternoon!

I finished a bit earlier than last week, so I was able to grab a seat on the 5:05 back to NYC instead of the 6:20. Alas, still no Shoo-Fly Pie this week - guess I'll just have to head down to Union Square tomorrow - but I did get some chocolate-covered pretzels and marshmallows courtesy of the theater. :)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 03, 2009, 02:24:14 PM: I watched two Bette Davis-Miriam Hopkins films on Saturday:

"The Old Maid" -- very interesting. First time I had ever seen it. Hopkins was most restrained (sort of). Very beautifully produced with a young Jerome Cowan as an almost-love interest for Davis (I miss seeing Cowan nowadays). Max Steiner's score is curiously devoid of a memorable theme, IMO, but remains an appropriate part of the film. I wanted to slap "Tina" silly many, many, MANY times.

"Old Acquaintance" -- This is the ONE...the all-time champeen headstrong-diva "wimmin's pitcher" model for "Rich and Famous." In this one, Hopkins chews the scenery with verve and relish and Davis is stoic, dependable and downright mesmerizing. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Franz Waxman score.

I also watched "O. Henry's Full House". Yes, it was an "O" Saturday. The film didn't hold my interest for very long. I had to skip around. "The Last Leave" and "The Gift of the Magi" still seem the best of all the segments. What a cast and what a talented pile of directors doing the segments! Alfred Newman's score was among his least-effective, I thought. Very saccharine/schmaltzy.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Michael on August 03, 2009, 02:25:53 PM: I am wondering if all the dear readers who have been congratulating DR Matt H were using the wrong word on purpose. Several people have posted MILLSTONE instead of MILESTONE
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 03, 2009, 02:26:20 PM: Quote from: George on August 03, 2009, 02:23:38 PM
Quote from: Michael S on August 03, 2009, 02:21:56 PM
Quote from: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 02:11:30 PM
Drat!

I meant to mention that I see Steven Spielberg is undertaking a remake of HARVEY. Doesn't he remember what happened when he tried to remake the similarly fantastical A GUY NAMED JOE? A big flop called ALWAYS.

True, his WAR OF THE WORLDS did very well, but sci-fi with his name attached usually does. HARVEY will be a different creature all together.

Harvey is a rabbit or will he be something else in the remake?

They'll probably show the rabbit throughout the whole movie. ::)

Were I to do the film, I'd shoot all of Dowd's scenes with Harvey using an actor in a blue rabbit suit. The final result would be a natural reaction of Dowd interacting with an actual presence, but you'd never see the rabbit.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 02:26:21 PM: DR elmore - Glad to hear that you made it out of your apartment today. If you need any assistance tomorrow, you know how to reach me. Or if you're feeling really adventurous and eat a meal outside of your apartment, again, you know how to reach me. ;)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 02:28:46 PM: Quote from: Michael S on August 03, 2009, 02:25:53 PM
I am wondering if all the dear readers who have been congratulating DR Matt H were using the wrong word on purpose. Several people have posted MILLSTONE instead of MILESTONE

DR Michael S - I guess you had to be there... Or at least have read the posts that started it all a while back.

*I sort of missed it too initially.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 02:30:21 PM: ~~~~~PHYSICAL COMFORT VIBES TO DRS MATTH AND ELMORE~~~~~
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Michael on August 03, 2009, 02:31:01 PM: In case I read past a previous posting

Here is a link to Skip Kennon's musical HERRINGBONE with BD Wong. It is playing La Jolla Playhouse

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/la-ca-herringbone2-2009aug02,0,1400612.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/la-ca-herringbone2-2009aug02,0,1400612.story)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 02:31:46 PM: DR Laura - Wow! Your name in lights on a sign! Just like at The Apple Store! ;)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 02:39:07 PM: bk - As for your JetBlue trouble... I believe ALL the airlines were having weather-related issues that day. JetBlue was not the only airline "having" to inconvenience their passengers at that time. Additionally, almost all the airlines are NOT required to offer any sort of special assistance or compensation for weather-related delays or cancellations. "Act of God." However...

JFK does seem a bit more prone to delays than Newark - it's just a geographic thing. However, JetBlue's shiny new Terminal 5 is now fully open at JFK. New restaurants, lots of plugs and free WiFi, and even a spa! Makes those expected delays a bit more bearable.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 02:41:03 PM: DR td - If you happen to read this in time, and get to see her after the show, be sure to give Brynn O'Malley a big Hello from me. She's playing The Baker's Wife.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: FJL on August 03, 2009, 02:47:08 PM: Used Jet Blue for the Pittsburgh trip, and it was a lovely experience in the spanking new JFK terminal.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 02:50:47 PM: Quote from: Michael S on August 03, 2009, 02:31:01 PM
In case I read past a previous posting

Here is a link to Skip Kennon's musical HERRINGBONE with BD Wong. It is playing La Jolla Playhouse

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/la-ca-herringbone2-2009aug02,0,1400612.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/la-ca-herringbone2-2009aug02,0,1400612.story)

You mean you don't read all the posts?!?!?!

;)

*Thanks for the LA Times link. I don't think that one has been posted before. -And did you know that HERRINGBONE was also recently presented at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ, as well as up at the Williamstown Theatre Festival? ;)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 03:02:43 PM: Quote from: Michael S on August 03, 2009, 02:25:53 PM
I am wondering if all the dear readers who have been congratulating DR Matt H were using the wrong word on purpose. Several people have posted MILLSTONE instead of MILESTONE

Yes.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 03:15:36 PM: So much for a day off. Had to pay a pile of bills, ship about ten packages, and must now try to address at least half of the packages that have to go out on Wednesday.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Kerry on August 03, 2009, 03:21:13 PM: Well if it's "What's My Line?" is more of a game show, I think I'll still go with one. Arlene Francis and Dorothy Kilgallen need my help when it comes to the mystery guest portion of the program.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 03:22:53 PM: T.O.D.

I would like to be on Britian's Got Talent. I would act strangely aloof, tell them I lived in a cottage with 27 cats, and then I would flawlessly sing all of the parts to the Quintet from WEST SIDE STORY, at the same time.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Kerry on August 03, 2009, 03:22:54 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 02:31:46 PM
DR Laura - Wow! Your name in lights on a sign! Just like at The Apple Store! ;)

Or Broadway!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Kerry on August 03, 2009, 03:23:54 PM: Quote from: TCB on August 03, 2009, 03:22:53 PM
T.O.D.I would like to be on Britian's Got Talent. I would act strangely aloof, tell them I lived in a cottage with 27 cats, and then I would flawlessly sing all of the parts to the Quintet from WEST SIDE STORY, at the same time.

LOL! I'd like to see that!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 03:25:45 PM: If we don't have enough posts today, I can tell you all about the swell new features on the FancyPrinter.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Kerry on August 03, 2009, 03:33:03 PM: Quote from: Laura on August 03, 2009, 03:25:45 PM
If we don't have enough posts today, I can tell you all about the swell new features on the FancyPrinter.

Oh boy!!!!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ginny on August 03, 2009, 03:35:04 PM: We are home. John's procedure has been postponed until tomorrow and Lauren's sisters are now keeping her company. Her mother should be there by now, too.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 03:43:07 PM: Ginny, this is such a terrible stress on your whole family.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 03:44:55 PM: Quote from: td on August 03, 2009, 06:45:41 AM
It's time to run with Dixie Bell.

I would like to visit the sets of LOST, HUNG and TRUE BLOOD.

I have not watched any reality shows, unless you count DANCING WITH THE STARS or shows on The Food Network, in which case, I would like to visit with Bobby Flay, Paula Deen and Guy Fieri.

I would like to make a sandwich with Paula Deen's two sons.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 03:49:50 PM: Continued health vibes to elmore and MattH.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 03:53:40 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on August 03, 2009, 07:53:51 AM
Quote from: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 07:49:09 AM
Heading down so I can stretch out a relieve some of these muscle cramps.

WBBL.

Best wishes for an ASAP panacea, DR Matt H!

I could have sworn you wrote an ASCAP panacea.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ginny on August 03, 2009, 03:56:32 PM: Quote from: Laura on August 03, 2009, 03:43:07 PM
Ginny, this is such a terrible stress on your whole family.

That it is, DR Laura, that it is.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 03:58:02 PM: Quote from: bk on August 03, 2009, 09:47:18 AM
I decided that if I'm going to jog it will be after the dentist. I'm just not in the mood right now, and I had to put labels on boxes, so that they're ready to address later or in the morning.

"We all put labels on boxes." - Sounds like an Edward Albee line.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 04:03:10 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on August 03, 2009, 11:24:35 AM
And just because I don't think I should be the only one who has watched this clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUsTTePBBys) and suffered (not for the faint of heart...)

If I have nightmares tonight, Dan; it is your fault.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 04:05:14 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on August 03, 2009, 11:35:53 AM
I am very curious how many of the people here who detest "reality" shows, actually have ever watched any, and what do they consider to be "reality shows."

I myself have no problem being a fan of what I would consider "reality competition shows" which really are just game shows.

To flat out hate or detest "reality shows" seems to be very small minded, to me. I can certainly understand if you are not drawn towards these shows, like I am not drawn towards certain types of programs, but I would never say that I hate Shakespear or loathe CSI: Miami and it's ilk or detest soap operas.

This "reality" genre has been around since the beginning of television from QUEEN FOR A DAY to BEAT THE CLOCK to HOW TO BE A MILLIONAIRE to SURVIVOR. REAL PEOPLE, THE REAL WORLD, CANDID CAMERA...all of that you hate? I just don't understand this attitude. It is like now when I talk people who "hate" anything in black and white or hate musicals.

I just think it is so much nicer if people keep an open mind to things, and it always shocks me so when HHWers do this.

Ok, I'm off of my soapbox and shall have another cup of Chock Full O Nuts coffee.

I think you need a Starbuck's triple-shot.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 03, 2009, 04:07:08 PM: Quote from: Michael S on August 03, 2009, 02:25:53 PM
I am wondering if all the dear readers who have been congratulating DR Matt H were using the wrong word on purpose. Several people have posted MILLSTONE instead of MILESTONE

Have An Eggroll Mr. Millstone !!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 04:09:06 PM: Quote from: George on August 03, 2009, 12:32:24 PM
On Playbill.com, there's an article about the new Kritzerland CD, SHOW GIRL (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/131568-ON_THE_RECORD_Carol_Channing%27s_Show_Girl_and_Noel_Coward%27s_Bitter_Sweet).

George! Did you read today's posts?
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 03, 2009, 04:12:06 PM: Ginny-

Hang In There. Praying for You,John and the Whole Family
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ginny on August 03, 2009, 04:12:32 PM: Thank you, DR ArnoldMBrockman.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: George on August 03, 2009, 04:16:33 PM: Quote from: TCB on August 03, 2009, 04:09:06 PM
Quote from: George on August 03, 2009, 12:32:24 PM
On Playbill.com, there's an article about the new Kritzerland CD, SHOW GIRL (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/131568-ON_THE_RECORD_Carol_Channing%27s_Show_Girl_and_Noel_Coward%27s_Bitter_Sweet).

George! Did you read today's posts?

Umm...yes. ::)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: George on August 03, 2009, 04:16:46 PM: But BK didn't provide a link.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: George on August 03, 2009, 04:16:55 PM: ;)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ginny on August 03, 2009, 04:23:28 PM: On a much *lighter* note - I started my Christmas shopping today.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 04:27:12 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 02:50:47 PM
Quote from: Michael S on August 03, 2009, 02:31:01 PM
In case I read past a previous posting

Here is a link to Skip Kennon's musical HERRINGBONE with BD Wong. It is playing La Jolla Playhouse

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/la-ca-herringbone2-2009aug02,0,1400612.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/la-ca-herringbone2-2009aug02,0,1400612.story)

You mean you don't read all the posts?!?!?!

;)

*Thanks for the LA Times link. I don't think that one has been posted before. -And did you know that HERRINGBONE was also recently presented at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ, as well as up at the Williamstown Theatre Festival? ;)

And some people don't read the attached links!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Jennifer on August 03, 2009, 04:38:37 PM: I am a fan of many reality shows. Although to me there are different levels of quality.

My favorite reality show is The Amazing Race. Although i don't think i would do well without sleep. But i bet it would be fun.

My other favorites are Survivor, Top Chef, ANTM, Project Runway, So you Think you can dance, Dancing with the stars ... but since i'm not a model, fashion designer, chef or dancer i probably wouldn't go too far on these. :)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 04:42:33 PM: Re reality shows: I think I saw part of an episode of the original Survivor (before I switched channels) and part of an early American Idol (before I switched the channel). I will admit to watching that Grease one for a while when Julianna was on.

Maybe I don't have the attention span to watch tv any more. DR Sandra wonders how I make it through a musical.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 04:42:47 PM: Quote from: George on August 03, 2009, 04:16:46 PM
But BK didn't provide a link.

Quick cover!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: George on August 03, 2009, 04:44:40 PM: Quote from: TCB on August 03, 2009, 04:42:47 PM
Quote from: George on August 03, 2009, 04:16:46 PM
But BK didn't provide a link.

Quick cover!

:D
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 04:45:32 PM: And I am quite ashamed to admit it, but several years ago one afternoon I was switching channels looking for the local news, and something caught my eye. It was a lot of crying and wailing, so I stayed tuned to see what was going on. It was "Starting Over," a real train wreck of a reality show, that I watched for the next couple of seasons until it was canceled. I was glad it was canceled, because I got my time back.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 04:46:34 PM: Quote from: Laura on August 03, 2009, 04:42:33 PM
Re reality shows: I think I saw part of an episode of the original Survivor (before I switched channels) and part of an early American Idol (before I switched the channel). I will admit to watching that Grease one for a while when Julianna was on.

Maybe I don't have the attention span to watch tv any more. DR Sandra wonders how I make it through a musical.

I know what you mean, Laura. I have trouble sitting through an entire movie. I was so proud of myself on Saturday that I watched the entire THE TIME MACHINE (The original).

Wow, was Rod Taylor one handsome man in his day!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Jennifer on August 03, 2009, 04:46:48 PM: I can relate to what DR MBarnum wrote re: reality tv shows.

I think there are a lot of people who claim to despise them who have never even seen half the shows they proclaim to hate. If someone watches a particular one and dislikes it then i have no problem with that.

But how can people consider The Real World, Project Runway, and the Amazing Race the same. There is nothing about them that is similar.

To me the same way that every comedy and drama is different so is every reality show.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Jennifer on August 03, 2009, 04:48:20 PM: DR RonP, interesting to read your comments re: BIG BROTHER.

I also like jeff and jordan (although i don't love them).

re: chima - part of the reason her face is so odd/distorted is that she was i believe raped and i think her face needed some sort of reconstruction. That's what i read.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 04:49:06 PM: I do believe, however, that there is very little reality in reality shows. There is too much editing for that. I read interviews of the women on Starting Over after the series ended, and they said that what was shown was nothing like what really happened. The film was chopped up to be edited to make the story the producers wanted to tell.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 04:49:33 PM: Now COPS -- there's a reality show.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Jennifer on August 03, 2009, 04:51:04 PM: I don't know what tv series sets i would like to visit. But i'm sure it would be interesting to see the set of any show that i watch.

Lost would be interesting since much of it is filmed outside.

The Young & The Restless would probably be interesting because i've been watching for a long itme and i think it would be interesting to see how small the various sets are.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 05:10:43 PM: T.O.D. (part 2)

LOST would certainly be a good choice, but I think I would stick with 24. I am a big fan of Keifer Sutherland.

I hadn't thought about NCIS, but I would enjoy that, as well.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 05:15:32 PM: I expected Matt H. would have selected CSI, if for no other reason than to spend some quality time with Mr. Eads.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 05:24:46 PM: Quote from: Laura on August 03, 2009, 04:49:06 PM
I do believe, however, that there is very little reality in reality shows. There is too much editing for that. I read interviews of the women on Starting Over after the series ended, and they said that what was shown was nothing like what really happened. The film was chopped up to be edited to make the story the producers wanted to tell.

I agree with you Laura, that there is very little reality in Reality TV. I don't have to watch an entire season of BIG BROTHER, HELL'S KITCHEN, THE BACHELOR or SURVIVOR to know that I don't enjoy the show. Give me enough credit to know after an hour or so; if I like or dislike a show. Game shows are not reality TV shows. I enjoy watching games shows because I know that even if the screaming and jumping up and down mya be forced; the outcome is not being manipulated the way it is on reality shows.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 05:25:54 PM: Quote from: TCB on August 03, 2009, 05:24:46 PM
Quote from: Laura on August 03, 2009, 04:49:06 PM
I do believe, however, that there is very little reality in reality shows. There is too much editing for that. I read interviews of the women on Starting Over after the series ended, and they said that what was shown was nothing like what really happened. The film was chopped up to be edited to make the story the producers wanted to tell.

I agree with you Laura, that there is very little reality in Reality TV. I don't have to watch an entire season of BIG BROTHER, HELL'S KITCHEN, THE BACHELOR or SURVIVOR to know that I don't enjoy the show. Give me enough credit to know after an hour or so; if I like or dislike a show. Game shows are not reality TV shows. I enjoy watching games shows because I know that even if the screaming and jumping up and down mya be forced; the outcome is not being manipulated the way it is on reality shows.

And P. S. Kerry, Bennett Cerf doesn't need your help on WHAT'S MY LINE.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 05:31:28 PM: Of course, in some families, "Everybody Loves Raymond" is reality tv.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 05:33:49 PM: Quote from: Laura on August 03, 2009, 05:31:28 PM
Of course, in some families, "Everybody Loves Raymond" is reality tv.

;D
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 05:35:20 PM: Has Jane already left for Philadelphia? Or is it Pittsburgh?
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 05:36:50 PM: Addressed more than half the packages, so that's good. Am now watching more Lost episodes. Of course, I haven't eaten a thing all day, but the novocain JUST wore off about thirty minutes ago (which tells you how much he injected) - actually it's not quite all gone yet, and now my mouth is pretty sore. I think I may go to Jerry's have have soup or maybe some eggs - with the temporary crown I can't chew anything crunchy on that side of my mouth. Clear sailing on the other side, though.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 05:37:11 PM: I might just hit 49,000 postings this evening or tomorrow.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 05:37:34 PM: That's nothing to shake a stick at, although I just shook a stick at it anyway, just to be contrary.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 05:40:47 PM: Quote from: bk on August 03, 2009, 05:37:11 PM
I might just hit 49,000 postings this evening or tomorrow.

How about doing a reality show in the days leading up to you hitting 50,000 posts?
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 05:45:02 PM: Thanks DR DAW
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 05:55:00 PM: I would enjoy being on The Amazing Race to see the world and well, it looks like fun.

I would like to be on Color Splash or Divine Design with Candace Olson (meaning they would be redoing a room in my house), or just go with Guy Fieri (however you spell that) on Diners, Drive -ins and Dives. Or be the dinner guest at Ina Garten's or any of the Food TV Chef's end of the show where they serve the food.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 05:57:37 PM: Actually I wouldn't mind being on Trading Spaces if they would redo a room I haven't done yet.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 05:58:09 PM: I saw that Diners and Dives show when I was at my sister's house. Oh, man, would I ever love to be able to eat that kind of food.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 05:58:17 PM: I wouldn't like to be on renovation realities - where they show the nightmare of renovation
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 05:59:13 PM: I am addicted to HGTV and FOODTV, but I will say that not watching politics or talking heads has made my life much happier
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 06:03:37 PM: Cilla, I think that is a cute new avatar, but even with my cheaters on, it is hard to tell.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 06:03:54 PM: I would watch HGTV.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 06:04:15 PM: Is that a current photo, Cillaliz?
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:06:05 PM: Here's the whole photo. It's my brother, me and my friend Steve
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: George on August 03, 2009, 06:06:30 PM: Quote from: TCB on August 03, 2009, 06:03:37 PM
Cilla, I think that is a cute new avatar, but even with my cheaters on, it is hard to tell.

I can tell that it's a very nice new avatar! ;D
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:07:04 PM: The fish on the wall almost looks like a hat
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Sam on August 03, 2009, 06:08:34 PM: Good afternoon.

I'm not quite sure what to make of the yoga video.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Sam on August 03, 2009, 06:09:55 PM: Dear Cillaliz, nice new avatar
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 06:12:12 PM: Kinda like Aretha's hat, I think.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 06:12:54 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:06:05 PM
Here's the whole photo. It's my brother, me and my friend Steve

Great photo.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Sam on August 03, 2009, 06:13:33 PM: New cd ordered, and I double checked to make sure that the Apartment cd was ordered. Both done.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 06:13:55 PM: Quote from: George on August 03, 2009, 06:06:30 PM
Quote from: TCB on August 03, 2009, 06:03:37 PM
Cilla, I think that is a cute new avatar, but even with my cheaters on, it is hard to tell.

I can tell that it's a very nice new avatar! ;D

George, when you finish bragging about your eyesight, are you going to respond to my PM?
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Sam on August 03, 2009, 06:14:12 PM: Was that a hat ?
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:16:17 PM: Quote from: Laura on August 03, 2009, 06:04:15 PM
Is that a current photo, Cillaliz?

it was taken on Friday, so it's pretty current ;)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:16:50 PM: Quote from: TCB on August 03, 2009, 06:12:54 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:06:05 PM
Here's the whole photo. It's my brother, me and my friend Steve

Great photo.

Thanks! And no it isn't a hat. It's a fish wall hanging over my mom's piano
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Sam on August 03, 2009, 06:16:56 PM: Must go.

This week is busy at work, so I have to be asleep every night by 10PM.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: TCB on August 03, 2009, 06:17:22 PM: G'night!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Sam on August 03, 2009, 06:18:11 PM: STAY HEALTHY VIBES TO EVERYONE.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:18:34 PM: Quote from: George on August 03, 2009, 06:06:30 PM
Quote from: TCB on August 03, 2009, 06:03:37 PM
Cilla, I think that is a cute new avatar, but even with my cheaters on, it is hard to tell.

I can tell that it's a very nice new avatar! ;D

Thanks George
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:18:57 PM: Sleep Well Sam!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: George on August 03, 2009, 06:18:58 PM: Quote from: TCB on August 03, 2009, 06:13:55 PM
Quote from: George on August 03, 2009, 06:06:30 PM
Quote from: TCB on August 03, 2009, 06:03:37 PM
Cilla, I think that is a cute new avatar, but even with my cheaters on, it is hard to tell.

I can tell that it's a very nice new avatar! ;D

George, when you finish bragging about your eyesight, are you going to respond to my PM?

Oh...sorry. I sent an e-mail to Rob. I'm just waiting to hear back from him. :-*
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Sam on August 03, 2009, 06:19:04 PM: AND VIBES FOR A GLORIOUS TUESDAY.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 06:21:04 PM: Good night, Sam.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 06:21:46 PM: Are you saying g'night to Sam, TCB, or are you leaving, too?
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Sam on August 03, 2009, 06:22:01 PM: and as Cillaliz said,

sleep well wishes to.

good night.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:22:10 PM: Quote from: Laura on August 03, 2009, 06:12:12 PM
Kinda like Aretha's hat, I think.

LOL, that's what I was thinking
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 06:23:09 PM: I'm so hungry, but not ready to chew just yet. I think I'll try to hold out till eight, then eat some soup or eggs or pasta or something.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Sam on August 03, 2009, 06:23:38 PM: Good night Laura.

don't ever stop being funny.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 06:23:40 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:16:50 PM

Thanks! And no it isn't a hat. It's a fish wall hanging over my mom's piano

A fish wall hanging. Love it!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:24:10 PM: Quote from: Laura on August 03, 2009, 06:21:46 PM
Are you saying g'night to Sam, TCB, or are you leaving, too?

Who me? I'm here. I should be exercising, but I'm watching House Hunters.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Sam on August 03, 2009, 06:24:40 PM: I heard bk gets real cranky when he's hungry
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:25:31 PM: It's at the lake, so she has lots of fish wall hangings, pictures, pillows.....then there are the frogs...
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2009, 06:31:31 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:24:10 PM
Quote from: Laura on August 03, 2009, 06:21:46 PM
Are you saying g'night to Sam, TCB, or are you leaving, too?

Who me? I'm here. I should be exercising, but I'm watching House Hunters.

I'm sorry. I should have phrased it like this:

"TCB, are you saying g'night to Sam? Or are you leaving, too?"
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:35:01 PM: Ok. Gee, you mean it wasn't all about ME? lol
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:35:47 PM: The lovely DR Samantha
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ginny on August 03, 2009, 06:39:00 PM: TOD - the thing that bothers me about the reality shows is the aura of peril. Even as far back as PBS' Frontier House, I had trouble buying the isolation and self-sufficiency they were trying to portray. C'mon, the networks have lots of expensive people and equipment there - how dangerous can it really be? Would they (the suits) really take that risk?
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ginny on August 03, 2009, 06:39:36 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:35:47 PM
The lovely DR Samantha

Gosh, she reminds me of our DN (dear niece) Lauren!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:44:28 PM: She's leaving home on Friday to go to Iowa City with her boyfriend chris. He's the first person ever to finish the 2 year Wind Tubine Technology class and go on to The U of Iowa to start working on a degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis in wind
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 06:46:29 PM: I found some sorbet in the freezer and had some - I'm not quite so cranky now, but really need to eat soon.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 06:46:40 PM: I gotta tell you.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 06:47:06 PM: Of course, I would like to have visited the set of The Sopranos - just to see how it all worked.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:47:47 PM: My mom gives Sam a month before she moves back home. I think she'll stay there with her boyfriend
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:49:50 PM: Ok, time to go pick a couple more tomatoes before it's too dark to see which ones are ripe
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Ginny on August 03, 2009, 06:50:22 PM: Relocation vibes to DR Sam!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 07:21:10 PM: Twenty more postings until I achieve my new plateau, and then it's on to the bigee.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 07:39:27 PM: Good Evening!

Greetings from Harlem!

It's nice to be home. -And it's also nice to have the doors to the backyard open too. It's cooled down nicely in my 'hood.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 07:46:05 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:35:47 PM
The lovely DR Samantha

Hi, DR Sam!

~~~~~MOVING VIBES TO YOU AND YOURS~~~~~
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 08:26:18 PM: DR Michael Shayne,

I would be VERY surprised if every single person who wrote "millstone" (including me) didn't know EXACTLY what he was doing. That has been one of the HHW running gags for a long, long time.

Could it be YOU never noticed it until today?
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: td on August 03, 2009, 08:34:11 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 02:41:03 PM
DR td - If you happen to read this in time, and get to see her after the show, be sure to give Brynn O'Malley a big Hello from me. She's playing The Baker's Wife.

She's quite wonderful!
I'll be seeing the show as a show later in the week - my b'day gift to myself, and I will definitely tell her "Hi!"
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 08:35:22 PM: Quote from: Ginny on August 03, 2009, 06:39:00 PM
TOD - the thing that bothers me about the reality shows is the aura of peril. Even as far back as PBS' Frontier House, I had trouble buying the isolation and self-sufficiency they were trying to portray. C'mon, the networks have lots of expensive people and equipment there - how dangerous can it really be? Would they (the suits) really take that risk?

On the second (or third, I forget) season of SURVIVOR, one of the contestants fell into a fire. The cameraman stood there filming the entire event, and eventually someone from his tribe came to his rescue (he left the show due to his burns). The cameraman was interviewed and admitted that he wanted to help the guy but know it was forbidden by the rules. The producer of the show - Mark Burnett - added that if the cameraman had helped the man in the fire, he would have been fired on the spot!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: td on August 03, 2009, 08:35:32 PM: Quote from: TCB on August 03, 2009, 03:44:55 PM
Quote from: td on August 03, 2009, 06:45:41 AM
It's time to run with Dixie Bell.

I would like to visit the sets of LOST, HUNG and TRUE BLOOD.

I have not watched any reality shows, unless you count DANCING WITH THE STARS or shows on The Food Network, in which case, I would like to visit with Bobby Flay, Paula Deen and Guy Fieri.

I would like to make a sandwich with Paula Deen's two sons.
Quote from: TCB on August 03, 2009, 03:44:55 PM
Quote from: td on August 03, 2009, 06:45:41 AM
It's time to run with Dixie Bell.

I would like to visit the sets of LOST, HUNG and TRUE BLOOD.

I have not watched any reality shows, unless you count DANCING WITH THE STARS or shows on The Food Network, in which case, I would like to visit with Bobby Flay, Paula Deen and Guy Fieri.

I would like to make a sandwich with Paula Deen's two sons.

I'll take the one who's left. ;)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 08:37:29 PM: I finished the rest of the bonus features on the ELVIS DVD I was working on. There weren't many, and the few that were there were no longer than 6 minutes.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 08:40:44 PM: Then I put in the Blu-ray of the fourth DIRTY HARRY film - SUDDEN IMPACT. Hadn't seen it in ages. Most of it worked OK except for the last few minutes which I've always thought were ridiculous - Eastwood standing on the boardwalk with his big gun in hand, and the three bad guys standing there quaking in their boots instead of firing every round in their guns they had at him. They LET themselves become sitting ducks due to his spellbinding visage. Bunk!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 08:42:09 PM: I had some time before tonight's THE CLOSER came on, so I watched episode #8 from Season 4 of THE CLOSER, the one about the make-up woman brutally murdered on the studio lot. I had actually forgotten who did it, so it was a nice revisit.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 08:43:30 PM: Then I watched tonight's episode of THE CLOSER. Nice to see Kyra's real-life daughter playing her niece, and the case was an interesting one. Bruce Davison is always a joy to see, but I figured out the killer before it was revealed.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 08:44:40 PM: I got a couple more Fox review copies: Blu-rays that come out tomorrow: MY COUSIN VINNY and BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, so I know what I'll be spending the next two days watching.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 08:52:09 PM: Quote from: Laura on August 03, 2009, 06:12:12 PM
Kinda like Aretha's hat, I think.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 08:55:56 PM: No additional comment needed!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Matt H. on August 03, 2009, 08:56:53 PM: Now I'm heading downstairs to put my aching body to bed. I know pretty much before I get there that I'm not going to be getting much sleep tonight, but I'll be resting as best I can anyway.

Good night!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 09:20:38 PM: DR Jose, thanks for suggesting I keep the tomato sauce simple. I cooked up a test batch tonight and pretty much followed your suggestion. I decided not to make a real spaghetti sauce, but just a tomato sauce I can be creative with later. It tastes quite good, actually. It's cooling and will go in the freezer before I go to bed.

I only used about 1/4 of the tomatoes that are ripe. I also got the ingredients for salsa and guacamole. I'll make some of that to just munch on.

I can't wait until the 13th when my new countertops, sink and most importantly working garbage disposal are installed!!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 09:21:51 PM: I really love the Jose/Aretha hat photo, thanks for sharing it again
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: td on August 03, 2009, 09:22:47 PM: I am quite pleased with my new Nikon camera:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/August%202009/ (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/August%202009/)
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 09:27:17 PM: One really interesting thing happened at my reunion. I ended up spending a long time talking to a former classmate who moved into my neighborhood when we were either freshmen or sophomores. We also lived near each other when I lived in Spirit Lake. I always thought, in high school, she didn't really like me, she thought I was a music nerd who wasn't interested in being friends. We didn't have any problems we just didn't get to know each other.

So, here we are 30 years later and we had a great time. She lives close to where my nephew lives in Wisconsin, so I'm going to contact her when I'm out there. I'm sure I'll hear from her when she brings her kids back to visit grandma.

So, even though we didn't get to know each other when we lived 4 houses apart, it's never too late to make a friend. This made going back to the reunion totally worth it.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 09:28:21 PM: Nice Photos TD
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 09:28:46 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 09:20:38 PM
DR Jose, thanks for suggesting I keep the tomato sauce simple. I cooked up a test batch tonight and pretty much followed your suggestion. I decided not to make a real spaghetti sauce, but just a tomato sauce I can be creative with later. It tastes quite good, actually. It's cooling and will go in the freezer before I go to bed.

I only used about 1/4 of the tomatoes that are ripe. I also got the ingredients for salsa and guacamole. I'll make some of that to just munch on.

I can't wait until the 13th when my new countertops, sink and most importantly working garbage disposal are installed!!

You're welcome, DR Cillaliz. As for pizza "sauce", a bunch of "traditional" pizzerias just used crushed tomatoes, with a bit of minced garlic - all "raw", not cooked. It cooks in the oven.

And there are some "real" spaghetti sauces that only use tomatoes, onions and garlic. The one addition that seems to be bring it all together is the addition of cheese to the sauce - pecorino romano and/or parmigiano reggiano. The cheese is the "salt", and acts as a thickener.

Finally, whether for a pizza or for spaghetti, the general rule of thumb is dried basil for long-simmered sauces, and fresh basil for a la minute preparations. The classic margherita is just tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil added as soon as the pie comes out of the oven. *And those components also match the colors of the Italian flag: green, white and red.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: td on August 03, 2009, 09:31:12 PM: DR Jose - can you spot any one you know in the photos?
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 09:31:40 PM: Did I mention that my high school's mascot is the Midget? I bought a midget blanket, just in case they are forced to change it some day
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 09:35:23 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 09:28:46 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 09:20:38 PM
DR Jose, thanks for suggesting I keep the tomato sauce simple. I cooked up a test batch tonight and pretty much followed your suggestion. I decided not to make a real spaghetti sauce, but just a tomato sauce I can be creative with later. It tastes quite good, actually. It's cooling and will go in the freezer before I go to bed.

I only used about 1/4 of the tomatoes that are ripe. I also got the ingredients for salsa and guacamole. I'll make some of that to just munch on.

I can't wait until the 13th when my new countertops, sink and most importantly working garbage disposal are installed!!

You're welcome, DR Cillaliz. As for pizza "sauce", a bunch of "traditional" pizzerias just used crushed tomatoes, with a bit of minced garlic - all "raw", not cooked. It cooks in the oven.

And there are some "real" spaghetti sauces that only use tomatoes, onions and garlic. The one addition that seems to be bring it all together is the addition of cheese to the sauce - pecorino romano and/or parmigiano reggiano. The cheese is the "salt", and acts as a thickener.

Finally, whether for a pizza or for spaghetti, the general rule of thumb is dried basil for long-simmered sauces, and fresh basil for a la minute preparations. The classic margherita is just tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil added as soon as the pie comes out of the oven. *And those components also match the colors of the Italian flag: green, white and red.

Interesting. I used onion, garlic and tomato just as you suggested. I did add some dried basil and a little other seasoning, but not much. I didn't know it was better to use dried basil in a sauce, but that's what I used, so that's cool.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 09:38:59 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 09:35:23 PM
Interesting. I used onion, garlic and tomato just as you suggested. I did add some dried basil and a little other seasoning, but not much. I didn't know it was better to use dried basil in a sauce, but that's what I used, so that's cool.

The fresh stuff almost goes "rotten" if used fresh. If not chopped up finely, the pieces can get slimy. And the flavors of the herbs are more concentrated when dried too.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 09:39:15 PM: Quote from: td on August 03, 2009, 09:31:12 PM
DR Jose - can you spot any one you know in the photos?

Still working my way through the set...
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 09:40:00 PM: Looks like thunderstorms in the midle of the night again. Last night my NOAA weather radio went off over and over and over. I didn't get a lot of sleep. I better try to sleep now, before the storms start again.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 09:41:01 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 09:39:15 PM
Quote from: td on August 03, 2009, 09:31:12 PM
DR Jose - can you spot any one you know in the photos?

Still working my way through the set...

Now I see some familiar faces! Thank You, td.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 09:43:33 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 09:38:59 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 09:35:23 PM
Interesting. I used onion, garlic and tomato just as you suggested. I did add some dried basil and a little other seasoning, but not much. I didn't know it was better to use dried basil in a sauce, but that's what I used, so that's cool.

The fresh stuff almost goes "rotten" if used fresh. If not chopped up finely, the pieces can get slimy. And the flavors of the herbs are more concentrated when dried too.

I actually had some fresh basil, but I got it before I left for the weekend and it was already going bad, so I used the dried. Guess that was lucky for me
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 09:46:55 PM: Moving Vibes to DR SAM~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

HEALTH VIBES TO ALL WHO NEED THEM ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 09:53:02 PM: OK... It's been a long day. Actually, a long four days.

Goodnight.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Kerry on August 03, 2009, 09:55:46 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on August 03, 2009, 06:07:04 PM
The fish on the wall almost looks like a hat

And a very nice hat at that!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: td on August 03, 2009, 10:28:21 PM: Goodnight.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Kerry on August 03, 2009, 10:31:12 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 09:41:01 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 03, 2009, 09:39:15 PM
Quote from: td on August 03, 2009, 09:31:12 PM
DR Jose - can you spot any one you know in the photos?
Still working my way through the set...
Now I see some familiar faces! Thank You, td.

BESIDES Jeff Stryker?!?!?!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: Kerry on August 03, 2009, 10:31:37 PM: Yes, nice pics, td!!
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 10:37:51 PM: Had some mac and cheese for dinner (finally!) - it went down easily. I'm taking a Lost break until tomorrow night.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: bk on August 03, 2009, 10:38:07 PM: Listening to music, reading the long musical, and now relaxing at the computer.
Title: Re: DISTRACTED
Post by: George on August 04, 2009, 12:20:24 AM: I've been listening to the songs from the BMI Workshop Songbook (http://www.bmi.com/podcasts/songbook/). I just got the actual songbook in the mail today!