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Title: NOTE TO SELF
Post by: bk on April 15, 2004, 12:08:55 AM
Well, you've read the notes, you've noted the notes, and now you are ready to post until the cows come home.  Note to self: I tried to post this at midnight, but nothing was working.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Panni on April 15, 2004, 12:14:32 AM
It could be my system - but I can't seem to see any new Notes.
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Post by: Panni on April 15, 2004, 12:15:27 AM
Just found them with IE.
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Post by: Panni on April 15, 2004, 12:22:21 AM
I'm not sleepy. The wonderdog is sound asleep. If I had a parrot I bet it would be chatting up a storm. But a parrot might outlive me (they live a LONG time) and reveal all my secrets. So no parrot. I'll just have to wake the dog.
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Post by: S. Woody White on April 15, 2004, 01:52:48 AM
I had trouble getting today's notes to come up, too.  I rebooted, even zapped my Internet cache, which usually works (and it needed zapping anyway), but I still was stuck with yesterday's notes.  I finally went into the archives, and there were today's notes.  Go fig.  Or go prune.  Wh'ever.
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Post by: td on April 15, 2004, 06:09:19 AM
TotD by td:

KING KONG
KING'S ROW
THE LAST PICTURE SHOW (uncensored)
DEAR HEART
THE CAREY TREATMENT
WILD ROVERS
RAGTIME
AT LONG LAST LOVE
GREEN MANSIONS
THE NUN'S STORY
ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER
DARLING LILI
LI'L ABNER
RED GARTERS
SO DEAR TO MY HEART
SONG OF THE SOUTH
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Post by: Ben on April 15, 2004, 06:10:25 AM
Wow, it was an ordeal to get this far today. I couldn't get into the Column until 8:45 and then I couldn't get to page 2. When I finally got to page 2 I couldn't get to the posts. I finally (at 9:00am) got into the posts and now I'm here. That's it for now. Finished Kritzer Time. Will post on the other board when I have collected my thoughts and have more time. Also will post something about Caroline, or Change later. Very interesting piece (that horrible word interesting). More later.
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Post by: William E. Lurie on April 15, 2004, 06:20:04 AM
td - SONG OF THE SOUTH is available on DVD.  It's a good but not exceptional transfer.  Although it is Region 1, it's not sold in the US but is fairly easy to find a copy.

Since the 3 THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT films are allegedly being released on DVD later this year, I won't include them.  I would like to see THAT'S DANCIN', which was related to these films, on DVD.  None of the Fred and Ginger movies are out on DVD yet so I'd like to have any of them.  And while the Judy releases of last week were great, there is still so much missing: SUMMER STOCK, EASTER PARADE, PRESENTING LILY MARS, etc.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2004, 06:22:15 AM
Oh so many movies, and hopefully they will all eventually be DVD-ized!   ;D

Mr BK mentioned two of my favorites LIL ABNER and FLOWER DRUM SONG and td mentioned a third RED GARTERS!  Hmmmmmmm those  are musicals....so I have two choices left.

Hmmmmmmm.....Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, although I have a DVD-R of the film.....and (with a commentary by the star):

Carroll Baker as Harlow!   8)  Of course the movie doesn't come close to answering the question the poster asks, but it's a lot of fun....in an inaccurate 1960's kind of way.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2004, 06:23:29 AM
WEL you will have something in your mailbox from me next week!  Get your turntable ready.
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Post by: Robin on April 15, 2004, 06:57:29 AM
Two of my deeveedee choices have already been made:

Li'l Abner
King Kong


to them, I will add:

It Conquered the World
The Invisible Ray
Julie


Most of my all-time favorites have already been released...lucky me, I guess!!!

I would also like a complete set of the TV series Quark, starring Richard Benjamin and the animated series The Tick.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on April 15, 2004, 07:08:59 AM
Well, American Idol has diminished to me from addictive, must-see to "oh, if it's on and I got nothing better to do, fine" but I really just don't care.  I just don't think there is any real breakout, jaw-dropper in this pack.  Even the good ones like LaToya, it's like I've seen it before.  Some good singers, but no one unique...No one has STAR potential (Of course, which of those in the past have lasting STAR potential...my advice to most of them is banked it big now and hang on to it, folks.  Clay is probably the most interesting, but he's got to do albums that have interesting songs on them instead of the usual pop banal trivia that passes for music these days).

I didn't find any of them memorable.  Even Fantasia who everybody gushed over.  All I wanted to tell her about her on-the-knees song styling of SUMMERTIME tonight was, "Hey, honey, you ain't Jolson and, in Porgy and Bess, it's Porgy, not Bess, who's on the goat cart."

Gee, is it really surprising that Diane, a sixteen year old girl, would pick the sixteen year old girl anthem, that insipid piece of mediocre tripe from THE TITANIC, to sing?  After all, it was sixteen year old girls who made that piece of flotsam the mega-hit it was.  But Quentin Tarantino was absolutely right, you could sing it perfectly and the question would still be, "Who cares?"
Simon is absolutely right about John...He has no charisma...and I'm sorry, you don't snap your fingers to  AS TIME GOES BY.

Even George was off tonight.

And what's with these favourite movie of all time selections:  "A...my favourite movie of all time is the one I saw just last week..."  and The Wiz?  Sister Act II?  No wonder song selection can get dodgy if these are the kind of choices they make...Sister Act II?  Favourite Movie of all time?

And speaking of movies, ones I'd like to see on DVD...THOSE LIPS, THOSE EYES.  BECKET (with extras).  GUNGA DIN (with Rudy Behlmer commmentary).  THE LIGHT THAT FAILED.  Has EL CID made it yet?
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 15, 2004, 07:09:59 AM
This here inner-net site is plumb broken this a-morn!  I kin hardly git from one page to annoner one!  I am so depressed I kin hardly talk on the phone!

5 Moving Pictures I want on DeeVeeDee:
Reds
An Unmarried Woman
The African Queen
Willie and Phil
Hey, There, It's Yogi Bear!
& A Man Called Flintstone
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2004, 07:12:42 AM
All hell seems to be breaking loose on this site between last night and this morning:

last night, all the photos and icons in the left margin vanished on my Netscape and have not returned, although they're all still on IE.  Can anyone help me wityh this?  I have an eMac, but I'm a computer moron.

This morning, I tried to load this site from around 7:45 am to 9:00, when I decided to wait.  Around 9:45, I could enter.  Are these IRS omens?

DVD cravings:
  Everyone's already mentioned my three biggest wishes, but there are more Disney animated films I'd like to see:
    KING KONG
    FLOWER DRUM SONG
    LI'L ABNER
    CINDERELLA
    BAMBI
A few silent films I'd like:
    THE STUDENT PRINCE
    BEN-HUR
    SUNRISE (it seems to be a part of a deal only right now)
 
I would have added HELEN OF TROY, but I see it's coming out just in time to compete with Brad Pitt and Eric Bana.
   

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Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2004, 07:14:30 AM
My number DVD request; how could I forget?

OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR!  still timely.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: elmore3003 on April 15, 2004, 07:20:36 AM
To quote Alice,  curiouser and curiouser!  The icons and photos have returned, and Dear Friend BK is smiling benignly over me again, DR CharlesPogue is looking stern, and I have a question for him:  wasn't there a Pogue's dept store in Cincinnati?  Any relation?
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Matt H. on April 15, 2004, 07:46:27 AM
DR Elmore, I read an interview with a Fox Video executive who said SUNRISE will never be offered as a stand alone release. He said they WOULD consider pairing it with CIMARRON in a boxed set in the fall, but once again, you have to buy something else to get it.

According to the Warner chat a few weeks ago, KING KONG is coming, so I won't put it on my list.

My list of five most desired DVDs:

I'd like all five remaining THIN MAN films, but since that would take up my entire list, I'll just pick one of them: ANOTHER THIN MAN, the third film in the series and my favorite mystery of the six with a great cast, Nick, Jr. while he's still a baby and thus not an irritant, and Asta doing that incredible back flip.

2. EASTER PARADE

3. HUSH HUSH SWEET CHARLOTTE

4. BRINGING UP BABY

5. all of Disney's True-Life Adventures but especially THE LIVING DESERT. My tapes of these are quickly wearing out.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Matt H. on April 15, 2004, 07:47:22 AM
RE: AMERICAN IDOL:

Where does Quentin Tarantino come off calling someone geeky? He's lord of the geeks.

I had to admit, though, that he made a good judge because he obviously watches the show and knew all of the previous performances of the contestants. He was there as a fan of the show, and that was refreshing.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: PennyO on April 15, 2004, 08:23:33 AM
Mawnin', gang.

Brucer, m'dear, hope you're better today.

Here's another wacky synchronicity (my life runs on these favors):

Yesterday I was assembling a list of actors to schedule for an audition coming up in Seattle at the end of the month. One of these actors emailed a photo and res while I was on the road last week, and I looked at it when I stayed over night with Jane and Keith.

By the time I got settled down here in LA and tried to retrieve it from the Internet, GONE! So I asked Jane if it was anywhere to be found on her computer, in these pages, yesterday morning. Nope. Not downloaded.

And by last night, that same actor emailed again to ask if I had received his materials. Happens to me all the time. Make a wish, and the vibe gets to the person who can grant it. I've noticed this phenomenon since i was a wee bairn - and every time it happens - and it does happen a LOT - I am just knocked over by how strange and wonderful it is. Reality is not only stranger than we think, it is stranger than we CAN think.
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Post by: PennyO on April 15, 2004, 08:35:13 AM
The most incredible among many incredible coincidences ALSO had Jane involved:

Four and a half years ago, i was directing a world premiere opera named Twilight Voices. I was writing press releases and publicity materials, and remembered that in 11th grade i had written a sonnet about Twilight. I tried to remember the poem, and retrieved a few phrases, but OH how I wished I could remember the whole thing. Gone forever, i thought.

Three days later, I got an envelope in the mail from Jane Wagner Lassner, the first I had received from her in years. Inside, a handwritten note: "Do you remember writing this at my house?" And a scrap of paper, on which was written in pencil in my own handwriting the first draft of that same sonnet. I had left that draft on the table while doing homework at Jane's house one afternoon, having copied it in ink to hand in at English class the next day.

And, of course, y'all know about the Susan-Bruce synchronicity through Jane... ve-ry in-ter-est-ing...
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Post by: PennyO on April 15, 2004, 08:40:35 AM
Okay, so I have to ask: what are some of the strangest coincidences you have been part of? I just LOVE this stuff!
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2004, 08:51:18 AM
Well I finally broke down and watched part of American Idol last night.  I guess I didn't HATE any of the singers - but it seems that for a show about singing and lasting ONE HOUR and with only 8 contestants - they could sing the WHOLE song....but that's just not how it works I guess.

Styling was my main complaint....and has been from the start...the original intent of most of the songs was lost in the "personal" style of the singer....none of which none of them has....unless it's lousy.

Oh well....it's a TV show.  And as DR CP said, it seems like we've seen it/them all before.  And I guess for some reason, I liked John Stevens....I won't be voting, but the outcome will be interesting.
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Post by: MBarnum on April 15, 2004, 09:09:16 AM
5 Movies I would like to see on DVD:

MURDER IN THE BLUE ROOM
QUEEN OF OUTER SPACE
STORM WARNING
BAMBI
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

There are my top 5, but I would also like for all of Allison Hayes' and June Kenney's films to be released on DVD as well, of course!!!
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: bk on April 15, 2004, 09:39:21 AM
Is the site behaving?  It came right up for me.  I'll give the host a call and see if there were problems this morning.
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Post by: Jay on April 15, 2004, 09:41:15 AM
Dear Reader MBarnum (and other readers interested in such matters):

There's a big spread on the growing popularity of Bollywood in today's L.A. Times.  Here are links to the three articles:

http://www.calendarlive.com/visitor/cl-wk-cover15apr15,2,6067206.story?coll=cl-home-top-blurb-right (http://www.calendarlive.com/visitor/cl-wk-cover15apr15,2,6067206.story?coll=cl-home-top-blurb-right)

http://www.calendarlive.com/visitor/cl-wk-coverturan15apr15,2,1328076.story?coll=cl-home-top-blurb-right (http://www.calendarlive.com/visitor/cl-wk-coverturan15apr15,2,1328076.story?coll=cl-home-top-blurb-right)

http://www.calendarlive.com/visitor/cl-wk-screen15apr15,2,2198322.story?coll=cl-home-top-blurb-right (http://www.calendarlive.com/visitor/cl-wk-screen15apr15,2,2198322.story?coll=cl-home-top-blurb-right)
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jay on April 15, 2004, 09:42:17 AM
Is the site behaving?  It came right up for me.  I'll give the host a call and see if there were problems this morning.

The site behaved quite normally for me this morning.  I encountered no problems.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: bk on April 15, 2004, 09:43:47 AM
Just talked to our host, and yes indeedy they were doing some sort of router changes this morning for a couple of hours that did affect us.  All is fine now.  They try to do these things as early as possible but I told them if it's West Coast they need to do them right after midnight because we simply have too many early bird denizens.
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Post by: Noel on April 15, 2004, 09:56:36 AM
Yes, BK, it's working for me now.
Wasn't when I woke up this morning, between 7-8 edt
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: bk on April 15, 2004, 10:12:33 AM
I see lots of people but what are those people doing?  Eating Quaker Oats?  Buffing their toenails?  Laying about in their lounging pyjamas?  
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Post by: William E. Lurie on April 15, 2004, 10:13:00 AM
According to published reports, Kristen Chenoweth's last day in WICKED is July 18.  No word on who is replacing her or if Idina is staying.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: PennyO on April 15, 2004, 10:13:35 AM
MBARNUM - I remember Queen of Outer Space, from when I was a little kid. Zsa Zsa, right? Boy, I thought that was a great movie!
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: PennyO on April 15, 2004, 10:15:16 AM
Yup - lounging about in pj's, delaying the trek to Preuss Road...
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Post by: PennyO on April 15, 2004, 10:16:37 AM
Think I'll go chow down on leftover matza. Rikki has a whole box of it, next to the Cheetos...
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Post by: PennyO on April 15, 2004, 10:17:56 AM
Hey, didja notice that each of the last several posts says I've posted 175 posts? My post-it is stuck, apparently...
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Post by: PennyO on April 15, 2004, 10:18:36 AM
Oh, I get it now - so THAT's how it works.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 15, 2004, 10:30:42 AM
Re: last night's American Idol

I did like Tarantino as a guest judge, because he was familiar with the show and he was actually honest.  However, my one qualm was what he said to Diana.  I thought it was particularly harsh, and I thought she was gonna start crying.

I agree that nobody bombed.  And I was so happy that John Stevens did well.  I thought he was great last night.  And since he hasn't been in the bottom three when he's been awful, I guess he should be safe this week.

My guesses for bottom three: Diana, Jasmine, and maybe George.
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Post by: S. Woody White on April 15, 2004, 10:38:40 AM
Buffing toenails.  Bonnie likes having her toenails buffed.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 15, 2004, 10:40:39 AM
Okay, so I have to ask: what are some of the strangest coincidences you have been part of? I just LOVE this stuff!

These things happen to me all the time too.  I've long ago stopped believing that they are just coincidences.

I know I keep harping on about the Omega Institute in New York, but that's where the really weird stuff happens for me.  

A few years ago, I rode up with a friend and I brought a brand-new duffle bag as my luggage that was pretty distinctive in colors--purple with green trim.  When we arrived, we followed the normal procedure of dropping off and tagging our bag at the arrival platform and then going off to sign in at the registrar’s office.  Normally, the luggage is then carted to the cabins by the staff and is delivered by the time you get there.  But when I got to my cabin, my bag was not there.  I waited for a half-hour and still no bag.  I walked over to my friend's cabin and found that her luggage had been delivered and waiting for her.  I went to Guest Services and told them that my bag was missing and, after describing it, was assured that a thorough search would be made.  I was getting worried because along with my clothes for the week, the bag contained my sheet music for the workshop I was taking, my camera, my portable CD player and several CDs.  After my friend and I ate dinner, I went back to Guest Services and still no bag.  After the guest orientation, I went back again.  When I opened the door I immediately spotted my bag next to the counter.  The first thing I did was to check that my camera was still in the outside zippered compartment where I packed it, which it was.  All this time, though, the woman behind the counter kept saying, "That's not your bag.  Sir, that's not your bag."  When what she was saying finally registered, I saw that it wasn't my bag.  It was the same brand and model and colors.  The camera was the same make and model as mine and stored in the same compartment.  But I saw that the name tags were different and that the ladies underwear that I was rummaging through wasn't mine.  The woman behind the counter explained (thought I don't think that she even completely understood the circumstances) that the woman who owned this bag had checked out at about the same time I had checked in.  Furthermore, she had stayed in the exact same cabin as mine.  The woman didn't discover that she had the wrong bag until she had gotten back to her home in NYC.  Since it was so late in the day, she wouldn't be able to drive back up until the next morning.  I knew I wouldn't be able to meet her since I would be in my workshop in the morning, so I left a somewhat lame note saying "Gee, wasn't this an amazing coincidence!" and included my e-mail address, though I never heard from her (she probably took a good look at what was in my bag.)

To make a long story longer, when I had my film developed, I found that she took a few pictures.  I wish I could say that they were interesting, but they were all badly-focused snapshots of the Tappan Zee Bridge.

Sheesh!  I need a good editor!
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: S. Woody White on April 15, 2004, 10:44:02 AM
TOD:  I'm unable to answer today's question, mainly because I'm not sure what isn't available these days.  That, and I'm very happy with what we've got so far, that every addition is gravy.

I know, I know, wussburger.
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Post by: PennyO on April 15, 2004, 10:53:53 AM
So, Dan-the-Man, what was the sheet music, and what was the workshop??
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Post by: PennyO on April 15, 2004, 11:00:50 AM
Woody, how do you get yer dawg to sit still for toenail buffage?

Who can tell I'm just dawdling in avoidance of the inevitable trek to the parents' manse?
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Post by: Jane on April 15, 2004, 11:01:29 AM
Mawnin', gang.

Brucer, m'dear, hope you're better today.

Here's another wacky synchronicity (my life runs on these favors):

Yesterday I was assembling a list of actors to schedule for an audition coming up in Seattle at the end of the month. One of these actors emailed a photo and res while I was on the road last week, and I looked at it when I stayed over night with Jane and Keith.

By the time I got settled down here in LA and tried to retrieve it from the Internet, GONE! So I asked Jane if it was anywhere to be found on her computer, in these pages, yesterday morning. Nope. Not downloaded.

And by last night, that same actor emailed again to ask if I had received his materials. Happens to me all the time. Make a wish, and the vibe gets to the person who can grant it. I've noticed this phenomenon since i was a wee bairn - and every time it happens - and it does happen a LOT - I am just knocked over by how strange and wonderful it is. Reality is not only stranger than we think, it is stranger than we CAN think.

In high school Penny wrote a poem while at my house &, unbeknownst to her, I saved it.  A few years ago I was cleaning out some things and decided to send it to her.  Turns out she had recently been wishing for it.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: PennyO on April 15, 2004, 11:02:37 AM
At least I know I'm not the only one who sits at a keyboard, blabbering and jabbering Notes to Self all alone, on this site.
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Post by: Jane on April 15, 2004, 11:03:06 AM
 ;D I should have continued reading before I posted.
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Post by: PennyO on April 15, 2004, 11:03:24 AM
Howdy, Jane! Yes, wasn't that SO interesting!
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Post by: PennyO on April 15, 2004, 11:05:33 AM
Okay, so it really has gotten to Time To Hit The Shower And Get On With The Day. Long sigh. But there is a sunny day out there, and a nice freeway to park on, and everywhere the scent of sweet alyssum and the chirpings of nesting birds! Bye, gang. Have a good one.
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Post by: Jane on April 15, 2004, 11:07:43 AM
Hi Penny, Yes very. :D
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Post by: William E. Lurie on April 15, 2004, 11:09:33 AM
BK - A TIVO question... You mentioned you have your TIVO programmed to record anything you were in or anything Leslie Parrish was in.  What if something with each of you is on at the same time but on different stations.  Will it record both and if not how would it choose which one to record?
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Post by: MBarnum on April 15, 2004, 11:10:02 AM
I also am lounging around in my pyjamas! LOL! I took the day off in order to do a telephone interview with actor John Bromfield. Some of you may recall this very handsome leading man of the 50s from films like HOT CARS, MANFISH, THE BLACK DAKOTAS, and REVENGE OF THE CREATURE. He also starred in the tv series SHERIFF OF COCHISE which later became U.S MARSHAL. Anyway, had the interview scheduled for 10 am this morning so just decided to take the entire day off. Interview went fairly smoothly and I enjoyed talking with him. At age 82 he still has that same beautiful deep voice that I remember from his movies!

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. John Bromfield![/move]
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Post by: Noel on April 15, 2004, 11:10:39 AM
The class in improvising musicals that's now going on is taught by two men of similar heights, weights, ages, follicle challenges, and common Jewish last names: me and Larry Rosen.

Larry was a fixture in the Los Angeles improv scene for many years.  But not the same years I was a fixture on the Los Angeles improv scene for.

Long before we met each other, Larry lived in my building.  He's still in the same zip code.

Long before Larry moved to my building, I took a class in musical theatre writing and one of the other students was Larry's mother.

And, to put a punch line to this story, I then tell people: In fact, Larry is my son.
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Post by: MBarnum on April 15, 2004, 11:13:28 AM
Jay, thanks for the heads up on the Bollywood article in the L.A. Times. It looks like you have to be a registered subscriber to read it, however :(

I will check at our Border's store in a few days or at the library and see if I can get the actual newspaper, cause I would very much like to read it! It is nice to know that I am not alone in my love of Bollywood! LOL!
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Post by: S. Woody White on April 15, 2004, 11:16:37 AM
Woody, how do you get yer dawg to sit still for toenail buffage?
Sit?  Who said anything about sit?  Bonnie rolls on her back and holds her paws up for me!
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Post by: Jane on April 15, 2004, 11:20:06 AM
Hope my GOOD VIBES to Emily aren’t too late.

Jenny I believe you have just begun documenting your grades in that class & I suggest you save your papers and continue to do so.  It might not do any good, but then it might help up your final grade if she continues on this path.  Just curious, what did your mother do?  It is really tough as a parent, especially once the kid is in high school, to do much to help.

DearReader Laura-nice blackbird.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2004, 11:24:59 AM
td - SONG OF THE SOUTH is available on DVD.  It's a good but not exceptional transfer.  Although it is Region 1, it's not sold in the US but is fairly easy to find a copy.

It's also not the whole movie.  The number "Sooner or Later" is missing.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2004, 11:29:34 AM
DR Elmore, I read an interview with a Fox Video executive who said SUNRISE will never be offered as a stand alone release. He said they WOULD consider pairing it with CIMARRON in a boxed set in the fall, but once again, you have to buy something else to get it.

How very odd...."Cimarron" was not a Fox film.  I wonder what kind of package that will be????

It is currently commercially available in a box with "All About Eve" and "How Green Was My Valley," though.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2004, 11:39:26 AM
The class in improvising musicals that's now going on is taught by two men of similar heights, weights, ages, follicle challenges, and common Jewish last names: me and Larry Rosen.

Now if you and Larry, plus two guys named Guilden and Stern, would just go out to eat together, you could write a musical called "Rosen, Katz and Guilden, Stern are Fed"
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Post by: Jay on April 15, 2004, 11:41:36 AM
Now if you and Larry, plus two guys named Guilden and Stern, would just go out to eat together, you could write a musical called "Rosen, Katz and Guilden, Stern are Fed"

You're really testing the limits of the no groaning edict here, aren't you Dear Reader RLP?
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 15, 2004, 11:49:36 AM
So, Dan-the-Man, what was the sheet music, and what was the workshop??

The workshop was The Natural Singer led by Claude Stein.  He used to work primarily in NYC but I think now he's settle in Nyack, NY.  He does this workshop around the country throughout the year.

The sheet music was "Johanna" from Sweeney Todd and "Goody, Goody!"  I wound up doing both during my session.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: bk on April 15, 2004, 11:56:25 AM
If it was a choice between TIVOing Miss Parrish or myself, Miss Parrish would win, if I hadn't seen the show or film.  I would win if I had.  As far as I know, TIVO can only record one show at a time, so I always have to go through and make sure I haven't programmed two that overlap or occur at the same time.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: bk on April 15, 2004, 11:57:47 AM
Now, is someone removing posts?  I could have sworn it said fifty-nine when I logged on, so mine should have brought us to page three, and suddenly we're at fifty-eight.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Panni on April 15, 2004, 12:05:25 PM
It's a gorgeous day and I'd rather be outside than writing. That's all I have to say.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jennifer on April 15, 2004, 12:07:06 PM
RE: DR Jenny's problem

I honestly do not get why her teacher called her mom.  It sounds like she is a wonderful and considerate student.  Last time I checked it wasn't a crime to be upset if you get a bad grade when you worked really hard.

I would be very interested to know what her mom did.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Panni on April 15, 2004, 12:09:17 PM


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Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2004, 12:11:33 PM
Coincidences.....

Owen Marshall used to solve complete legal cases with them....and Joan Crawford's Sudden Fear was one BIG one after another.....
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 15, 2004, 12:16:26 PM
i wasn't into Owen Marshall until there was the crossover episodes with Marcus Welby (Dr. Kiley was on trial for murder or malpractice--I forget which.)  Then I became a weekly fan.

They don't do many crossovers between TV series anymore.  The last one I remember was between Ally McBeal and The Practice.

Is Ally McBeal on DVD?
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2004, 12:25:39 PM
You're really testing the limits of the no groaning edict here, aren't you Dear Reader RLP?

But, DR Jay!  I'm not groaning!

(No limits!  No time!  No how!)

:D
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2004, 12:27:55 PM
i wasn't into Owen Marshall until there was the crossover episodes with Marcus Welby (Dr. Kiley was on trial for murder or malpractice--I forget which.)  Then I became a weekly fan.

They don't do many crossovers between TV series anymore.  The last one I remember was between Ally McBeal and The Practice.

Is Ally McBeal on DVD?

There has been one McBeal DVD that I am aware of.

The last crossover I saw (since the McBeal-The Practice one), was "Angel" and "Buffy" in the next to last episode of the "Buffy" series.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Stuart on April 15, 2004, 12:37:22 PM
It's also not the whole movie.  The number "Sooner or Later" is missing.

Alas, I think Mr. Sondheim appropriated it, and had Miss Ciccione sing it in DICK TRACY. ;)
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Stuart on April 15, 2004, 12:38:41 PM
Woo-Hoo!  (Which is different from WeHo.)

I've become a junior member!
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jay on April 15, 2004, 12:39:12 PM
Congratulations, Dear Brother Stuart, on achieving Jr. Member status.  Fifty more posts and you become--you should pardon the expression--a Full Member.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Matt H. on April 15, 2004, 01:19:15 PM
Thanks for spot checking me DR RLP, it wasn't CIMARRON; it was CAVALCADE. Duh....

George's number was busy for much of last night on the East Coast, so I'd be very shocked if he were in the bottom three. Neither Jon Peter's nor John's numbers were busy nor was Jennifer's, so she may be back in the bottom three despite a good performance.

I'm guessing Diana (who will leave), Jasmine, and John.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Stuart on April 15, 2004, 01:39:30 PM
Congratulations, Dear Brother Stuart, on achieving Jr. Member status.  Fifty more posts and you become--you should pardon the expression--a Full Member.

How sweet that your congratulatory epistle should knock you over the 1000-post mark, dear brother.

A hearty mazel tov to you as well.

Those 950 posts between us may look daunting but, don't you worry, dear brother, I'll catch up somehow.....
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Panni on April 15, 2004, 01:40:11 PM
Just read that the DVD of KILL BILL sold over 2 million copies its first day of release.
I was actually suprised by how much I enjoyed the movie (finally caught up with it last night). Originally I had no intention of ever seeing it because of the violence. But the "violence" is totally cartoonish and the film has some wonderful sequences. The final showdown with the Lucy Liu character is visually quite gorgeous.
I'm still no huge fan of Mr. Tarantino, but I had a darn good time watching the movie and am now actually contemplating perhaps seeing part deux on the big screen.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2004, 01:44:05 PM
Well.....when I went to get my new glasses today....at Wal-Mart Vision Center, I stopped by the Entertainment Section and KILL BILL was not selling at all.  There was a two-sided cardboard display with one or two gone and several on the shelf and that selection had not been dented!  I guess Indiana is not Tarentino Territory.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jenny on April 15, 2004, 01:56:31 PM
RE: DR Jenny's problem

I honestly do not get why her teacher called her mom.  It sounds like she is a wonderful and considerate student.  Last time I checked it wasn't a crime to be upset if you get a bad grade when you worked really hard.

I would be very interested to know what her mom did.

My mother lectured me about the importance of respecting my teachers and then dropped the subject.   ::)  The teacher was cold to me all day, and she had us write another essay today.  If I get a similar grade on the next assignment without a valid explanation, I might have to complain to the higher ups.  I would hate to do that, but if she's going to give me lousy grades, it would be decent of her to tell me why.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Matt H. on April 15, 2004, 01:57:28 PM
Sorry for not responding to your query the other night, DR TCB. I have no clue why your new pic is blurry, but it could have to do with the size of the original from which you took this pic. If you want me to fiddle with the original pic and get you a face shot, just send it to me. I'll be happy to try to help.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2004, 02:31:22 PM
DR TCB that could be the problem....if your original pic is NOT 110x150 it will be stretched or squeezed to fit those dimensions.  Right click and check the properties on it where it is stored....

If you right click on any of the photos on the messages you will see that the properties are 110x150.....if the original is too big you get an error message when you upload....if it is smaller it is uploaded at that size....if it is just right...like MATTH or RLP's photos....then they look perfect!
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Dan-in-Toronto on April 15, 2004, 02:32:55 PM
Finished Kritzer Time. Will post on the other board when I have collected my thoughts and have more time

Ben,

I also finished Kritzer Time on the weekend. I enjoyed it immensely and sat down to write a brief review on Amazon.com, thinking that I would later cut, paste and share it with DRs at HHW. That was Sunday. I e-mailed Amazon and was told that there's a lag because the customer-review component is undergoing maintenance. All of which is to say you may want to post your review here, lest it get lost in the shuffle there.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: MBarnum on April 15, 2004, 02:54:22 PM
Dr Jay, thank you so much for e-mailing me the L.A Times stories on Bollywood films! If you read it you now know why I like the movies so much. They really are like Old Hollywood...very upbeat, uplifting, and colorful. Beautiful people, and beautiful music and cool dance numbers!

Are you going to go to the UCLA showings of any of those films? I have not seen the 4 that they are showing but I do have the soundtrack to one of them.

And if anyone of you DRs have even the slightest curiousity about Bollywood music just send me an e-mail and I will happily make some CDrs of the music for you!

Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: bk on April 15, 2004, 02:55:18 PM
Amazon seems to do this more often than you'd think - whether your review will get lost because of it, who knows?  If so, just write another, but be sure to save it before you post.  Can't wait to read Ben's and your thoughts.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jennifer on April 15, 2004, 03:07:16 PM
Well I'm off to make dinner.  
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: S. Woody White on April 15, 2004, 03:18:13 PM
Congrats to DR Jay on becoming our newest Deus de Deux!
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Charles Pogue on April 15, 2004, 03:32:11 PM
JRand, The John Stevens phenomena.  We all want to like John beause, as far as Haines/Kimlets go, he's drawn to and likes to sing the kind of music we love.  Unfortunately, he doesn't really sing it all that well.  His numbers are all sort of shaky, bland, and undistinguished.  Simon's right:  The poor lad as no charisma, which automatically puts him in the underdog category and makes you want to root for him all the more.  God knows, in the beginning, I gave him the benefit of the doubt and rooted for him more than anyone...hoping he'd come into his own and blossom.  But he ain't going to be no Clay (who you knew from the moment you heard him, he had a voice that could take him to the end of the competition).  The sad, sad fact is his obvious affinity for the music and his desire to sing it, just isn't enough.  At the end of the day, he just isn't very good.  He's seems like a nice kid and I'm sure a lot of us identify with his "I was born in the wrong era" love of the past where music is concerned...It may be youth, but I don't think he's ever gonna grow and his will always be a voice that might make him a local community theatre star...if he can find any personality for a stage presence.

MattH, I also found Quentin Tarantino's comments somewhat refreshing and he only pulled a few punches.  He wasn't mean, but he wasn't polite either and gave fairly accurate criticism.  But man, what a big head (and I mean just physically), and I'm not sure that Caesarian, tortured-forward hair style helps it.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Charles Pogue on April 15, 2004, 03:36:51 PM
I just don't think the audience cares for Jennifer.  She seems to give consistently competent, even strong, performances, but has been in the bottom three when far lesser singers dodged the bullet.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jay on April 15, 2004, 03:43:59 PM
Congrats to DR Jay on becoming our newest Deus de Deux!

I'd like to thank the Academy.......

Oh, never mind.  

Thanks for noticing, DR SWW (and DR/DB Stuart.)
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jay on April 15, 2004, 03:46:11 PM
Dr Jay, thank you so much for e-mailing me the L.A Times stories on Bollywood films! If you read it you now know why I like the movies so much. They really are like Old Hollywood...very upbeat, uplifting, and colorful. Beautiful people, and beautiful music and cool dance numbers!

Are you going to go to the UCLA showings of any of those films? I have not seen the 4 that they are showing but I do have the soundtrack to one of them.

And if anyone of you DRs have even the slightest curiousity about Bollywood music just send me an e-mail and I will happily make some CDrs of the music for you!

Dear Reader MBarnum:

You are more than welcome!  I did read the articles, but, unfortunately, I don't think I will be making my way to the festival.  The films do sound interesting, though.  Everything in 'em but the kitchen sink!
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Dan-in-Toronto on April 15, 2004, 03:58:50 PM
Speaking of Amazon, coincidences and cross-advertising (three recent topics).

A neighbor of ours died earlier this week. I didn't know him too well, but one of my friends in the building did. She told me that the neighbor who passed away, a retired medical doctor, had returned last week from Brazil, where he had gone to see the faith healer John of God.

To find out more, I googled John of God this morning, and learned that he's known as the Brazilian healer with the kitchen knife. (That's how he removes cataracts and tumors.) Then, just a short while ago, I visited Amazon - to see if my Kritzer Time review was up. It wasn't, but Amazon let me know that I would be probably interested in reading, you guessed it:

"The Brazilian Healer With The Kitchen Knife."

Coincidence? Or is it a Google/Amazon connection at work?

Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2004, 04:00:28 PM
Alas, I think Mr. Sondheim appropriated it, and had Miss Ciccione sing it in DICK TRACY. ;)


He only used the title....but the song from "Song of the South" is by far my favorite of the two, both for music and lyric.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2004, 04:02:11 PM
You're right CP - since it was the first time I had seen any of the them, maybe it was John's choice of song.....and all the other things you mentioned.    There has to be some middle ground between dropping off your ending notes.....and holding and sending them ALL over the scale no where near where they were written....there has to be.  I just can't stand that stuff....up the wall is where it takes me....to the ceiling and beyond....  When that crap starts.....I give the singer the thumbs down....anywhere!

I've told the story of Sharon Brown the actress singing LUCY in the Jekyll & Hyde tour I saw....she got to stylin' and profilin' during "Someone Like You" (I think), got lost the orchestra was lost and finally the conductor just closed the orchestra down until Miss Thang got to someplace he could find in the score....then he continued....it was embarrassing and unnecessary.  
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2004, 04:06:03 PM
The latter DinTO.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2004, 04:20:55 PM
Dan-inToronto-very interesting :-\

Jenny I'm sorry you got a cold shoulder and a lecture.  All I can say is, unfortunately, teachers like that simply prepare you for similar type employers.  Save those papers. :D
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Ben on April 15, 2004, 04:22:01 PM
DITO, thanks for the Amazon information. I will post the review here before Amazon & BN.com. That's actually what I meant when I said "the other board" I meant the Kritzer Time area here at HHW.

Just a taste: I was very moved (as WEL mentioned) by the last chapters and the denoument of the piece. That phrase (BK, I think you know which one...I kept waiting... don't want to give anything away for those who haven't read it yet.) is in my mind. Oh, so true.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: S. Woody White on April 15, 2004, 04:24:30 PM
He only used the title....but the song from "Song of the South" is by far my favorite of the two, both for music and lyric.
Aw, c'mon, RLP!  Who can resist the song sung by Brer Fox:

Sooner or later you're gonna be mine
Sooner or later I'm going ta dine...
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: td on April 15, 2004, 04:52:18 PM
Well, now.  How's this for synchronicity?
(or, wishing may make it so).

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Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Panni on April 15, 2004, 04:53:53 PM
Jay, am I to infer from what I've been reading that you just NOW became a HHW God. I assumed you already were.
If indeed it just now happened   ;D CONGRATULATIONS!! ;D
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jay on April 15, 2004, 04:58:32 PM
Jay, am I to infer from what I've been reading that you just NOW became a HHW God. I assumed you already were.
If indeed it just now happened   ;D CONGRATULATIONS!! ;D

A deus a deux.  I've been a God (that sounds so vain) since post 501.  Now I'm into four figure territory.

Thanks, though!
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Danise on April 15, 2004, 05:10:37 PM

 Evening all!

Sorry to have been E & T the last few days but some things came up that couldn't avoid.  

I had to drive to work today (which I HATE doing).  The last time I drove in I had my battery stolen.  This time they broke into the van and stole some items.  Sigh.  

I have to drive back into work tomorrow but I don't plan on parking in the same lot.  

I heard about my position reclass.  This one is a real winner.  The director wanted to make sure I would "qualify" for the position before approving it to go on from her desk.  This is what is known as a road bock.  I had already taken the data test a little over 2 years ago (and passed--hey it's part of my current job!)  but this type of test expires after 2 years and you have to retake them to remain “qualified” to apply for other positions.

In order to do that, I have to be able to pass the data test but you can't just go into Civil Service and say, "I want to TAKE the data test."  Oh, no, you have to apply for a position that HAS the data test as part of it's qualifications.  

Well, the only position on the board with data on it for this week was an Accountant III  which had both a written and a data test to qualify for it.  To make a long story short, for kicks and giggles, I took both tests and passed with flying colors. Both tests are part of my record.  Another twist is the written test is good forever but the data score is (again) only good for 2 years.  More then enough time for this reclass to go through.   So much for MS. Director’s road block.

Hate to post and run but I have some things to take care of.  Take care all and I will check back tomorrow night.    
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Robin on April 15, 2004, 05:13:27 PM
Here's two reasons I love this site:

1.) I mention that I'd like to get From Hell It Came on deeveedee, and someone mentions that there are copies of it on eBay.  So I win the auction, and it's on it's way.

2.) I mention that I wish someone would re-issue Pat Suzuki's "Broadway '59" LP on CD, and someone points out that there's a "Best of..." CD that has a half dozen tracks from the album.  So I whip out the Visa, and it's on it's way.  

From Hell It Came and Pat Suzuki.  Man, life is good!
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Panni on April 15, 2004, 05:25:00 PM
Well, then congratulations a deux, Jay.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: bk on April 15, 2004, 05:27:23 PM
I'm off to see Masada with our very own Brent Barrett.  Keep the home fries burning.  I'm hoping it will not be a long evening - the good news is I think it starts between six-thirty and seven.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Ann on April 15, 2004, 05:30:32 PM
Good afternoon all.

-Warning!  The following is a blatant request for good vibes-
Nothing major or life threatening, I assure you.  I'm simply realizing that after four and a half years busting my booty to get my degrees, the acquisition of said degrees has left me with no marketable skills whatsoever.  I'm good at taking care of children, yeah, but that's not exactly what I had planned on doing for a career.  I could have done that without spending the 100 grand or so on college.  I'm sure I'll find some job eventually that I'm qualified for, but at the moment I'm just wallowing in depression.  
-end vibage request-

is it any wonder that "What Can You Do With a BA in English?" has been going through my head all day? :)
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Robin on April 15, 2004, 06:02:00 PM
You want GOOD VIBES, you got 'em.  

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Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Charles Pogue on April 15, 2004, 06:03:04 PM
JRand, I agree with you.  I hate these people who run all over the place in a song, trying to show off their instrument, instead of serving the song.  Just sing the same song.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Panni on April 15, 2004, 06:16:02 PM


                ****Good vibes to Ann!****
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2004, 06:28:36 PM
GOOD VIBES ANN!
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jane on April 15, 2004, 06:33:10 PM
Danise if they offer the job as an Accountant III, whatever that is, do you move up or down a notch? ;D

That's great news-hope the reclass goes through quickly.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 15, 2004, 06:37:04 PM
Hey, DR Ann!

Here's a little something that I've been carrying in my wallet for about 20 years now.  Maybe it can help you feel better about things:

I am an important and valuable personality.  I am much more capable than I ever realized.

There are things for me to do that can and should be done by me better than by any other person.  I handle every task before me with poise and confidence.  I am made to have dominion over my life, and I am becoming free.  My body is mine to direct in positive action.  My emotional powers are mine to express creatively and constructively.  I have the power to choose and the power to act, and I know that as I think, I become.


And here's some

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Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2004, 06:44:56 PM
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For Ann.

Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: S. Woody White on April 15, 2004, 07:13:18 PM
JRand, I agree with you.  I hate these people who run all over the place in a song, trying to show off their instrument, instead of serving the song.  Just sing the same song.
Now THAT might make for an interesting competition: everyone has to sing the same song!
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2004, 07:15:33 PM
Oh gee SWW.....what an idea.  It would be like sitting in at auditions for ANNIE all over again.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: S. Woody White on April 15, 2004, 07:16:52 PM
VIBEAGE
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Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: George on April 15, 2004, 07:17:14 PM
Some of the movies I'd love to have on DVD:

"At Long Last Love"
"Bells are Ringing"
"Flower Drum Song"
"On a Clear Day You Can See Forever"
"Song of the South" (as always, an official U.S. Disney release)
and I would like all three versions of "A Star is Born" (Janet Gaynor, Judy Garland and, yes, Barbra Streisand) in appropriate aspect ratios with remastered video and sound and lots of bonus material.

I would also like a complete set of the TV series Quark, starring Richard Benjamin....
My sister and I loved "Quark"...of course I was probably all of 9 or 10 years old when it was on.  The other show that I'd like is When Things Were Rotten.  What little I've read about it (as an adult) says that it was really bad, but again, it's like the saying:  There's no such thing as an old joke if you've never heard it before.

Okay, so I have to ask: what are some of the strangest coincidences you have been part of? I just LOVE this stuff!
When I'm listening to music, I'll look at something printed on a piece of paper or in a magazine (especially at work) or a bumper sticker and I'll see a word at the exact moment that I hear it in the song.  That happens a LOT!  Very weird!

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Congratulations, Danise!![/move]

[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~Vibes to Ann!!~~~~[/move]

And finally, it's offical:  my computer hard drive is completely dead, broken, kaput, etc., etc., etc. (a King and I reference) and ALL (every single solitary bit) of my stuff is irreparably gone.  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  I don't know if my sister's boyfriend (who built my computer) will replace it or not (it's possible...my birthday is in a few weeks, but I won't expect it).  So my ability to access HHW is limited to sneaks at work (and after work) and at my sister's house.  At least we live next door to each other.  I used to log onto HHW when I got home from work and then stay in until after midnight.  Haven't been able to do that for a while...and won't for some time.  :-\
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: S. Woody White on April 15, 2004, 07:17:51 PM
Oh gee SWW.....what an idea.  It would be like sitting in at auditions for ANNIE all over again.
And over again, and over again, and over again...

But think of what it would do to Simon!   ;D
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2004, 07:18:44 PM
MBARNUM - new episodes of MXC starting next Thursday!!!

I like a show called House Hunters on HGTV!  Yes, DR CP - I thought a lot of the original intent of the songs were lost....if it was even considered by the singers.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: MBarnum on April 15, 2004, 07:29:37 PM
MBARNUM - new episodes of MXC starting next Thursday!!!



Hoo and Ra!!!
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jenny on April 15, 2004, 07:29:48 PM
My vibes aint fancy, Ann, but they're from the heart.  :-*

~~GOOD OLD FASHIONED VIBES~~
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: MBarnum on April 15, 2004, 07:31:24 PM
And I forgot that the interview I did this morning has a link to that young man Benjamin Kritzer!

John Bromfield was married to Corinne Calvert...Benjamin Krizter met Corinne Calvert! Who knew! (Thanks to Elmore3003 for reminding me of this startling connection)!
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: MBarnum on April 15, 2004, 07:34:23 PM
You know what drives me crazy! I finally, after several years, decide to spring for the VHS of the Mary Astor/Hugh Trevor comedy from 1931 The Royal Bed. It costs me $14.99 for the VHS (I hate to buy VHS anymore but I felt this movie would never come out on DVD). Well, what do you know. The movie arrives in the mail on Monday, and today Alpha Video announces it is releasing The Royal Bed on DVD in a couple of months for the price of $5.99! Who knew! Oh, well.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jrand73 on April 15, 2004, 07:51:13 PM
A familiar story MBARNUM.  Maybe you can trade it for something.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Jennifer on April 15, 2004, 08:13:08 PM
Good vibes to DR Ann. ~~~~~~~~~

I was watching Survivor, but turned over to see the three lowest for Idol.  I was very surprised with two of them.  And sorry to see the loser go.  More tomorrow.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 15, 2004, 08:47:41 PM
Well, I won't say I was surprised at the AMERICAN IDOL results. The lines of the bottom three were definitely not busy last night on the East Coast.

Always sad to see someone go who was entertaining to watch.
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Post by: Noel on April 15, 2004, 08:48:33 PM
The free show I'm doing Thursday night is getting a last minute change-in-venue.  Which is quite exciting, because I've never played there before.  I can't make the announcement, because I'm not sure the whole cast (of 23) has been told, but Al Carmines fans should be able to figure out what the name of the theatre is.

Lots of songs you don't hear every day.
Sondheim's No Mary Ann
Loesser's Rumble Rumble Rumble
3 by Strouse & Adams: Ooh Do You Love You, Lorna's Here and This Is the Life
2 from Man With a Load of Mischief that should be very well sung

plus some more well-known numbers, like
Perfect Relationship
What More Do I Need
There Won't Be Trumpets
Aldonza
There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This

My fingers are beginning to hurt just thinking about it!
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Post by: Matt H. on April 15, 2004, 08:53:49 PM
Plunked in MURDER BY DEATH to watch tomorrow. With it being talked about earlier in the week on our mystery day and my just having gotten it on DVD after years of watching and enjoying the laserdisc, I couldn't wait to see what kind of transfer it would be. More tomorrow after I see it on DVD.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 15, 2004, 09:07:53 PM
The joy has gone out of "American Idol" for me.  At his best, he was electric.  Just like his final performance tonight.  No one else on that stage has the capacity to entertain in that unique way.  No one.  And that is his gift.

Survivor:  All right.  I'm done with "AI" for the season, so will someone explain for me -- since I stopped watching "Survivor" the night Ethan was voted off -- how/why Rupert returned??????

DR Matt, you shared with me, privately, a breakdown of all the folks on Survivor and the order in which the would leave, save the final two, IIRC.  Nowhere did it say Ruben would leave twice...or that he was going to come back...did it?
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Post by: MBarnum on April 15, 2004, 09:15:40 PM
The joy has gone out of "American Idol" for me.  At his best, he was electric.  Just like his final performance tonight.  No one else on that stage has the capacity to entertain in that unique way.  No one.  And that is his gift.

Survivor:  All right.  I'm done with "AI" for the season, so will someone explain for me -- since I stopped watching "Survivor" the night Ethan was voted off -- how/why Rupert returned??????

DR Matt, you shared with me, privately, a breakdown of all the folks on Survivor and the order in which the would leave, save the final two, IIRC.  Nowhere did it say Ruben would leave twice...or that he was going to come back...did it?

Rubert has not been voted off yet. You must still be thinking about last season.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: td on April 15, 2004, 09:16:14 PM
Not because it was the subject of today's lively, intelligent notes, but because I found a copy for $10.00, I plunked in KILL BILL VOL. 1 tonight AND was thoroughly exhilerated!  Completely enthralled!  Totally taken by surprise!  Hey, I'm not even the target audience for it - - the only Tarantino flick that I liked was JACKIE BROWN - - but, KILL BILL is a little gem, a ruby-red one, at that.  As for the internet nabobs, may I say, I didn't read their comments until a few minutes ago; and YES, they are nabobs.  
Some of the things that I really liked:  the Hammer horroresque bloodshed; The Bride's somewhat stilted, yet florid, dialogue; the Samurai Sword Fight in the snow; the final line.
Still don't like Lucy Liu, though.

. . .and JRand. . .I can't believe YOU didn't respond to THE APPLE news.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 15, 2004, 09:23:34 PM
And finally, it's offical:  my computer hard drive is completely dead, broken, kaput, etc., etc., etc. (a King and I reference) and ALL (every single solitary bit) of my stuff is irreparably gone.  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  I don't know if my sister's boyfriend (who built my computer) will replace it or not (it's possible...my birthday is in a few weeks, but I won't expect it).  So my ability to access HHW is limited to sneaks at work (and after work) and at my sister's house.  At least we live next door to each other.  I used to log onto HHW when I got home from work and then stay in until after midnight.  Haven't been able to do that for a while...and won't for some time.  :-\

That really sux, George.  There are services out there that do something along the lines of computer forensics.  They can pretty much pull data off any hard drive, no matter what the condition.  An amazing story I heard was how this one company was able to extract files from a hard drive that had been fired at with a shotgun!  The problem is is that these services are pretty expensive, so you have to weigh the worth of the data that you lost.  In any event, don't toss the old drive yet cause maybe at some point the costs of data extraction might become cheaper.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Charles Pogue on April 15, 2004, 09:26:10 PM
Jrand, I watch House Hunters too.  In fact, after TCM, HGTV is probably the most watched station in my house.
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Post by: bk on April 15, 2004, 09:29:21 PM
I'm back and to prove it I'm here.  Must eat something, then I'll return to post until the cows come home.
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Post by: bk on April 15, 2004, 09:45:36 PM
I've eaten and I feel better.  Dan-in-Toronto has posted his Kritzer Time thoughts on the Kritzer board, so do check them out.

Brent was in lovely voice tonight.  Also met Miss Anastasia Barzee, Miss Sara Gettelfinger, and several other nice folk.
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Post by: S. Woody White on April 15, 2004, 09:46:07 PM
Personal stuff.

I have to admit being a little bummed out right now.  I had a great job interview Monday, they really sounded interested and said they'd be calling in the next couple of days.

Well, Tuesday, no call.  Wednesday, no call.  And they have both numbers.

I gave them a call this afternoon, 2-ish, putting on my friendly voice.  Seems they're getting a new manager, who will be starting next week, and all hiring is on hold until n. m. gets to talk to people.  In other words, I'm in a holding pattern.

The assistant manager and her co-hort in command are really enthusiastic about my joining their workforce.  It's just that they don't have the final decision, and now we're getting this extra delay.

Time to stop feeling sorry for myself.  Der Brucer's cold hasn't broken yet, so I'm on nursing duty.  But we've got shopping to do tomorrow, whether he likes it or not.
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Post by: S. Woody White on April 15, 2004, 09:48:30 PM
I've been putzing around, looking over restaurant websites.  Applebee's is very proud of their locations in 48 states "and nine international countries."  I'm not kidding, that's how they've phrased it.

On the other hand, how else would it be phrased?  It just sounds awkward.
Title: Re:NOTE TO SELF
Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 15, 2004, 10:14:48 PM
I see an Evil Twin out there that I've never had the pleasure of meeting.  I've always been partial to evil twins, particularly Samantha's twin (cousin) on Bewitched and the schmoe girl who became Erica's evil twin (was she related?) on All My Children.  
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Post by: Panni on April 15, 2004, 11:30:30 PM
It's been a weird night - had no idea it was so late.

You have every right to feel sorry for yourself, SWW. It's totally frustrating to have to wait that way. Half my life is spent waiting on decisions of that sort (doing it right now, as a matter of fact) - so I have a good idea of what you're going through. Hope it all works out just the way you want.
*** Lots of of GOOD JOB VIBES your way.****
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Post by: Tomovoz on April 15, 2004, 11:39:54 PM
Weird. I was sure I had posted some vibes to DR Ann earlier today. They must be hurtling around cyberspace. Hopefully they will eventually reach their mark.
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Post by: Tomovoz on April 15, 2004, 11:41:11 PM
Strange day indeed. I think TCB has been missing. Maybe he has taken Czar Nicholas and Angel out to celebrate the good news.
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Post by: Panni on April 15, 2004, 11:41:19 PM
Lovely KRITZER TIME review from Dan-in-TO.

In case any late-night denizens are wondering what happened to bk - who promised a couple of hours ago to post until the cows came home and then disappeared... He's having Adelphia woes and is unable to post at the moment, cows or no cows.