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Title: OTTO HARP
Post by: bk on July 05, 2010, 11:36:58 PM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were accompanied by Otto Harp's Autoharp, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently taking Autoharp lessons so they can play the fugue in B minor by Lutz Meyerbrinkenheimer von Stuffel-Becksteinmeuhrer.
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Post by: bk on July 05, 2010, 11:37:39 PM: And the word of the day is: PELOTON!
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Post by: Matthew on July 05, 2010, 11:42:22 PM: Amazon review written and submitted
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 06, 2010, 04:14:10 AM: And of course there were the other famous inventors Otto Mobile and the gentleman made famous by Ms Bette Midler Otto T*tslinger.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 06, 2010, 04:17:24 AM: Indeed DR CILLA LIZ - the heat and humidity are exacerbated by the planetary activity including but not limited to Uranus in retrograde.

The Uranus retrograde officially occurs at 9:50AM PDT, its influence has been building during the past weekend and its impact can continue easily for the rest of today and for the next few days. All Uranus themes - radical change, innovation, intuition, advances on the cutting edge of science, high technology, the multi-media, aviation, breakthroughs in consciousness, esoteric and occult studies, surprises, shock waves, anxiety, the nervous system, lightning-like realizations, awakenings - are highlighted. With Uranus in charge and also sometimes acting like an alarm clock that won't stop ringing, be on your toes throughout the day and night. Circumstances beyond your control may be attempting to run the show.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jrand73 on July 06, 2010, 04:17:49 AM: TOD:

Piano and saxophone.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 06, 2010, 04:18:02 AM: New helper vibes for MR BK.
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Post by: Ben on July 06, 2010, 05:00:12 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Kerry on July 06, 2010, 05:39:09 AM: The night was made for love.
Tuesday mornings are made for......
shredded wheat.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 06, 2010, 05:47:58 AM: LOL....off to do some Monday things....I know....I know.....
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Post by: Jennifer on July 06, 2010, 05:59:25 AM: re: the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo dvd being promoted as if it was an English film

Last night DR Jane wrote:
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The idea of a promo is to sell. Maybe not advertising the language is intentional If anyone reads what they are buying/renting they will know it is a foreign film
.

I just think that they should promote it for what it is. Although i didn't know that it was dubbed in English. I'm going to request this from the library and see what the difference is from the French version (where i thought the dubbing was quite good).
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 06, 2010, 06:05:59 AM: Good morning, all! I awoke with a painful lower back around 1:30 this morning and I was awake most of the night in discomfort. Around 3 am, I took one of last year's muscle relaxers and finally passed out some time around 4. I really want to go back to bed, but I have too much to do.

I need to visit the Theatre Collection of the NYPL and I need to think about the rest of my schedule.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 06:12:01 AM: Quote from: bk on July 05, 2010, 11:37:39 PM
And the word of the day is: PELOTON!

"This is the continuing story of Peloton Place..."
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Post by: Laura on July 06, 2010, 06:19:54 AM: There's no coffee??!!??!! (A How to Succeed reference)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 06:26:31 AM: TOD:

Either a piano or a sax. I always admired people who could entertain at parties just by sitting down at a piano and play just about anything. And I like saxes cause I like the riffing and jazzing.

Piano artists I like: Van Cliburn, Vince Guaraldi, Thelonius Monk, Marian Macpartland

Saxaphone artists: Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, John Coltrane, David Sanborn
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 06:30:34 AM: NO COFFEE?!?
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Post by: Druxy on July 06, 2010, 06:46:43 AM: We watched THE APARTMENT last night. After 50 years, it remains one of the great movies.

But, watching it, I kept thinking about PROMISES, PROMISES, which will (hopefully) arrive today. [Here in Texas, they still, at times, seem to use the Pony Express.]

I was wondering if, for the musical, they revamped the role of "C.C. Baxter," because as great a performer as he was, I can't really Jerry Orbach in that part.

Baxter, as written by Wilder/Diamond and played by Jack Lemmon, is a likable schnook. Certainly, I can see Sean Hayes playing a schnook and, to a lesser degree, Tony Roberts, who (I believe) I saw do it in Los Angeles 40 years ago.

But, for the life of me, even though he won the Tony for his performance, I cannot see Orbach as a schnook. [Nor, can I really see Jack Lemmon playing a NY Homicide cop.]

Did anybody here see Orbach do the role? Did they de-schnook him (i.e. the role)?
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Post by: JMK on July 06, 2010, 06:52:02 AM: We arrived in Rapid City yesterday after a VERY long day of driving, part of which was abated by DW Wife Betsy reading to me from a little book about Mel, Woody, and some other guy. ;) We went to Mt. Rushmore after dinner and stayed for the lighting ceremony. The Ranger did Presidential trivia before the documentary they show, and I seemed to be the only one there with a lot of useless answers in my head. :) As much of a tourist trap as it seems to be, it was charming to drive through the little town of Keystone on the way to the monument. Because it was getting late, we decided not to go see Crazy Horse.

I know you are all waiting with bated breath for my next report, which will probably be from Sioux Falls.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Druxy on July 06, 2010, 06:52:23 AM: TOD:

I would have loved to have learned to play the piano.

I had plenty of lessons as a kid, but my fingers were never that coordinated.
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Post by: Druxy on July 06, 2010, 06:53:30 AM: Shouldn't we get off this damn page before BK wakes up?
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Post by: Ben on July 06, 2010, 06:57:51 AM: Larry be careful. It's supposed to be dangerously hot today!
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Post by: JMK on July 06, 2010, 06:58:16 AM: Elmore, here is Percy Faith's second recording of "Delicado". This one probably doesn't have the Landowska harpsichord, but you can at least hear it. This one *does* have a great new sax and bone countermelody that Percy didn't have in his original version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcNlyzynz_k
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Post by: JMK on July 06, 2010, 07:05:53 AM: Well, here is today's "entertainment is where you find it" video--a video of a record player playing the original 78's of Percy's Jamaican Rhumba and the original version of "Delicado" (at around 3:04) with the Landowska harpsichord:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4ZB2J_bRoA
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Post by: Charles Pogue on July 06, 2010, 07:37:09 AM: TOD: I would like to have learned how to play the piano.
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Post by: JMK on July 06, 2010, 07:39:01 AM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on July 06, 2010, 07:37:09 AM
TOD: I would like to have learned how to play the piano.

Me, too. ;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 06, 2010, 07:48:54 AM: LOL DR JMK - start with Flow Gently, Sweet Afton.
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Post by: td on July 06, 2010, 07:53:48 AM: Quote
In fact, George Maharis is a much better actor then I was expecting him to be. I need to see more of his stuff.

DR MBarnum, and any other interested DRs, may see more of Mr. Maharis' stuff if they type "George Maharis Playgirl" into Google and then click on "Images."

;)
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Post by: td on July 06, 2010, 07:54:10 AM: I would like to play the tenor saxophone.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 08:07:53 AM: Quote from: Ben on July 06, 2010, 06:57:51 AM
Larry be careful. It's supposed to be dangerously hot today!

That's okay--so is DR Elmore!
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 06, 2010, 08:08:13 AM: Quote from: bk on July 05, 2010, 11:37:39 PM
And the word of the day is: PELOTON!

And The Song Of The Day Is: A BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 08:09:48 AM: Quote from: Druxy on July 06, 2010, 06:46:43 AM
We watched THE APARTMENT last night. After 50 years, it remains one of the great movies.

But, watching it, I kept thinking about PROMISES, PROMISES, which will (hopefully) arrive today. [Here in Texas, they still, at times, seem to use the Pony Express.]

I was wondering if, for the musical, they revamped the role of "C.C. Baxter," because as great a performer as he was, I can't really Jerry Orbach in that part.

Baxter, as written by Wilder/Diamond and played by Jack Lemmon, is a likable schnook. Certainly, I can see Sean Hayes playing a schnook and, to a lesser degree, Tony Roberts, who (I believe) I saw do it in Los Angeles 40 years ago.

But, for the life of me, even though he won the Tony for his performance, I cannot see Orbach as a schnook. [Nor, can I really see Jack Lemmon playing a NY Homicide cop.]

Did anybody here see Orbach do the role? Did they de-schnook him (i.e. the role)?

I also wonder about this, DR Druxy. I think Orbach sounds the part on the recording, but physically, I can't picture him doing it.
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Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 08:11:06 AM: As you know from my book, dear reader Druxy, I saw Orbach many times. He was, in fact, brilliant in the role and was a lovable shnook - just a different kind of lovable shnook. The audience ate him up. In those days he was very good looking and, in fact, looked very different than he did on Law and Order.
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Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 08:11:37 AM: Again, he did not physically look like he did on Law and Order.
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Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 08:11:54 AM: I'm up and shall await the arrivals of both CDs and helper.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 06, 2010, 08:17:27 AM: I still hope to -- some day -- learn to play the piano.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 08:18:50 AM: Page Two Jerry Orbach Schnook Dance:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/JerryOrbach_PromisesPromises.jpg)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 08:23:26 AM: I just finished listening to Disk One of Kritzerland's PROMISES, PROMISES and I can hear the difference between this original LP mix and the previous CDs mix. Much less shriller, more seperation, more low tones. For that alone, the new release is worth the price.

But now I prepare to immerse myself into Disk Two...
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Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 08:33:07 AM: Let us know what you think. And there's the Promises Jerry.
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Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 08:39:11 AM: Welcome six GUESTS.
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Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 08:39:25 AM: Guess I'll shave now so I don't scare off the new helper.
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Post by: Druxy on July 06, 2010, 08:40:51 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 08:18:50 AM
Page Two Jerry Orbach Schnook Dance:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/JerryOrbach_PromisesPromises.jpg)

He certainly looks schnooky there.
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Post by: Jennifer on July 06, 2010, 08:50:05 AM: DR Jane, the first episode of HOT IN CLEVELAND aired here last night. I thought that Betty White stole the show. I didn't love it. But I did love the scenes that she was in. Such a hoot. I know that you said that you didn't really enjoy Valerie Bertinelli, but I quite enjoyed her.
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Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 08:50:15 AM: Quote from: JMK on July 06, 2010, 06:52:02 AM
We arrived in Rapid City yesterday after a VERY long day of driving, part of which was abated by DW Wife Betsy reading to me from a little book about Mel, Woody, and some other guy. ;) We went to Mt. Rushmore after dinner and stayed for the lighting ceremony. The Ranger did Presidential trivia before the documentary they show, and I seemed to be the only one there with a lot of useless answers in my head. :) As much of a tourist trap as it seems to be, it was charming to drive through the little town of Keystone on the way to the monument. Because it was getting late, we decided not to go see Crazy Horse.

I know you are all waiting with bated breath for my next report, which will probably be from Sioux Falls.

I am.
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Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 08:58:33 AM: This morning I was sad to say goodbye to the book I finished reading. I was surprised by how much of the early years I remembered and by what I didn't. I never watch the Merv episode. Either you forgot to mention it or I couldn't be home for it. When we moved to New Jersey you were still married. There is a big gap there until my Dad ran into someplace and told me where you were working, plus sent me an article about you.
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Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 09:01:09 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on July 06, 2010, 08:50:05 AM
DR Jane, the first episode of HOT IN CLEVELAND aired here last night. I thought that Betty White stole the show. I didn't love it. But I did love the scenes that she was in. Such a hoot. I know that you said that you didn't really enjoy Valerie Bertinelli, but I quite enjoyed her.

I said she is the weak link in the cast. I like her best in the first episode. I'll be interested in what you think about the show by the 3rd episode.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 06, 2010, 09:06:53 AM: Sioux Falls, Anaheim, and Cuckamonga
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Post by: Michael on July 06, 2010, 09:22:04 AM: TOD

The piano. Always wanted to play it.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 09:28:09 AM: Quote from: JMK on July 06, 2010, 06:52:02 AM
We arrived in Rapid City yesterday after a VERY long day of driving, part of which was abated by DW Wife Betsy reading to me from a little book about Mel, Woody, and some other guy. ;) We went to Mt. Rushmore after dinner and stayed for the lighting ceremony. The Ranger did Presidential trivia before the documentary they show, and I seemed to be the only one there with a lot of useless answers in my head. :) As much of a tourist trap as it seems to be, it was charming to drive through the little town of Keystone on the way to the monument. Because it was getting late, we decided not to go see Crazy Horse.

I know you are all waiting with bated breath for my next report, which will probably be from Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls?? You're only going to be 80 miles from me. Are you staying over night there?
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 09:56:42 AM: OMG! BK, PROMISES, PROMISES Disk Two is fantastic! Loved every second of it! Everything pops out--the growl of the sax, the electric keyboard and especially the orchestral vocals. Jerry Orbach now sounds like he's actually performing the songs and not just getting through them. And the hidden track--what a find! The perfect bookend to complete the recording.

I think my favorite track right now is TURKEY LURKEY TIME. I've never been familiar with the lyrics because I never could completely make out what was being sung, but now every word is clear.

Hats off to you on this, BK! Whatever you have planned for PROMISES, PROMISES, I vote YES now!
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 06, 2010, 09:56:49 AM: Well it's tie in the Caption contest, but I am behind in the run off.....click, scroll down, and vote....if you will. Thanks.

http://splendidmarbles.com/2010/07/06/cartoons/splendid-marbles-cartoon-caption-contest-70/
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 09:59:32 AM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 09:28:09 AM
Quote from: JMK on July 06, 2010, 06:52:02 AM
We arrived in Rapid City yesterday after a VERY long day of driving, part of which was abated by DW Wife Betsy reading to me from a little book about Mel, Woody, and some other guy. ;) We went to Mt. Rushmore after dinner and stayed for the lighting ceremony. The Ranger did Presidential trivia before the documentary they show, and I seemed to be the only one there with a lot of useless answers in my head. :) As much of a tourist trap as it seems to be, it was charming to drive through the little town of Keystone on the way to the monument. Because it was getting late, we decided not to go see Crazy Horse.

I know you are all waiting with bated breath for my next report, which will probably be from Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls?? You're only going to be 80 miles from me. Are you staying over night there?

Sioux Falls?

Sioux Falls?!?

Slowly, I turned...step by step...inch by inch...
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 10:04:44 AM: You are catching up, DR JRand!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 10:06:27 AM: Gee, from the sound of it, we should all take a piano class.

Now if only we knew someone who played the thing...
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 10:14:55 AM: DR Charles Pogue's friend Harlan Ellison is selling some rare books (http://harlanellison.com/heboard/visitors/brochure.htm) (this site is not easily read, though...)
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Post by: Jennifer on July 06, 2010, 10:25:16 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 10:04:44 AM
You are catching up, DR JRand!

Yep and the other guy only has 9 votes. It won't take too many HHW votes to beat him.
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Post by: Jennifer on July 06, 2010, 10:26:44 AM: Quote from: Jane on July 06, 2010, 09:01:09 AM
Quote from: Jennifer on July 06, 2010, 08:50:05 AM
DR Jane, the first episode of HOT IN CLEVELAND aired here last night. I thought that Betty White stole the show. I didn't love it. But I did love the scenes that she was in. Such a hoot. I know that you said that you didn't really enjoy Valerie Bertinelli, but I quite enjoyed her.

I said she is the weak link in the cast. I like her best in the first episode. I'll be interested in what you think about the show by the 3rd episode.

I liked VB in the first episode.
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Post by: Thom on July 06, 2010, 10:31:07 AM: Hi everybody. I have been a lurker for a few weeks. I realize that everyone on this list is very familiar with each other. Therefore, I hope that you will get to know me also. I became aware of Bruce through Kritzerland, since I have ordered a majority of his CD's. I just started reading his books yesterday, starting with "Benjamin Kritzer." This book is my period having been born in 1942. I notice that most posts are very short, so I will end for now.

Thom
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 06, 2010, 10:32:29 AM: Welcome to new Dear Reader THOM!

Not ALL posts are short!
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Post by: DERBRUCER on July 06, 2010, 10:45:21 AM: Preamble to a lecture:

S Woody (opening the mail):

"Promises, Promises", why did you buy this, we already have a copy!

der Brucer
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 06, 2010, 10:50:46 AM: I am still behind.....

See link above. Please vote.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 06, 2010, 10:54:46 AM: I am so glad to be home and in the AC! It is indeed treacherous out. My errands took me first to the barber for a haircut; I did not want to look shabby in Ohio this weekend. While I was waiting for the No. 7 bus at Sixth and 51st, I ran into Jane Klain of the Museum of Broadcasting and we had a nice chat. The neew MTA schedule is ridiculous for transport; the bus stop where I was wating has three buses stopping there, and I waited 15 minutes before any bus showed up. While I waited, three Limited Stop No. 5 uses drove past me since they don't stop there.

Then to the NYPL, where I will continue to look at OZ materials tomorrow after the McGlinnventory.

DR Thom, welcome to the group. Tell us more about yourself, what you do, what part of the country you inhabit, etc.

Jerry Ohrbach was wonderful and totally charming in PROMISES PROMISES. I saw him in the show on a Friday night in August 1969, and I saw 1776 on the following Saturday matinee. Can it be that his performance of "She Likes Basketball" from the Tony Awards of 1969 isn't on Youtube? He was equally wonderful and menacing in the 1966 Lincoln Center production of CAROUSEL. In fact, I think when I met him, he was more like Chuck Baxter in real life than any of his other characters, sweet, charming, very nice.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 10:57:45 AM: Welcome to brand-spanking new DR Thom!
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Post by: Laura on July 06, 2010, 11:04:17 AM: Welcome, DR (Dear Reader) Thom! So glad to have you join us!
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Post by: Thom on July 06, 2010, 11:07:22 AM: My copy of "Promises, Promises" has not arrived yet. Just a note, I do not care for the new broadway CD of "Promises, Promises" with Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth. Sean is not that good of a singer, at least on this recording.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 06, 2010, 11:08:31 AM: Found it on BlueGobo! Ohrbach doing "She Likes Basketball" on the Tony Awards!
http://www.bluegobo.com/content/production.php?var=2881590
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 11:09:31 AM: Welcome to DR Thom!! If you've been lurking the past few days you'll know why I'm trying to forget I have relatives. Much prefer the company of my HHW family , hope you will too
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 11:15:10 AM: I found my LP OBC for Promises Promises the other day. Now I'm kicking myself for not ordering before Kritzerland sold out. Guess I was a little caught up in the meatgrinder of family drama
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 11:18:12 AM: Tonight is my first meeting on the Historical Preservation Commission as a commission member. I'm presenting the guidelines I've been working on - not finished, just a work in progress. I had been led to believe that they weren't at all what people wanted. But this morning, a member of the group I quit who really didn't talk to me about anything much stopped me to say that the work I did on the guidelines was incredible. I have to say, whether he's right or wrong makes absolutely no difference to me, I needed to hear something good today and when it comes from someone who has no need to say anything at all, it means even more.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 11:18:54 AM: JRand, I voted for you~
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 11:20:54 AM: Ok, back to work.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 11:21:31 AM: DR Cillaliz, www.screenarchives.com has copies (though they charge more for s/h)
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Post by: Druxy on July 06, 2010, 11:39:01 AM: Quote from: Thom on July 06, 2010, 10:31:07 AM
Hi everybody. I have been a lurker for a few weeks. I realize that everyone on this list is very familiar with each other. Therefore, I hope that you will get to know me also. I became aware of Bruce through Kritzerland, since I have ordered a majority of his CD's. I just started reading his books yesterday, starting with "Benjamin Kritzer." This book is my period having been born in 1942. I notice that most posts are very short, so I will end for now.

Thom

Welcome Thom!
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 06, 2010, 11:42:36 AM: Thanks DR CILLA LIZ
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Post by: Druxy on July 06, 2010, 11:48:34 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 06, 2010, 11:08:31 AM
Found it on BlueGobo! Ohrbach doing "She Likes Basketball" on the Tony Awards!
http://www.bluegobo.com/content/production.php?var=2881590

Great number. He sure looks schnooky.
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Post by: Druxy on July 06, 2010, 11:48:51 AM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 11:18:54 AM
JRand, I voted for you~

Me, too!
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Post by: Druxy on July 06, 2010, 11:50:16 AM: I just sent all my galley proof corrections back to the publisher.

The book should be out by the end of August (fingers crossed).
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Post by: George on July 06, 2010, 11:50:56 AM: Quote from: JRand59 on July 06, 2010, 09:56:49 AM
Well it's tie in the Caption contest, but I am behind in the run off.....click, scroll down, and vote....if you will. Thanks.

http://splendidmarbles.com/2010/07/06/cartoons/splendid-marbles-cartoon-caption-contest-70/

I voted!
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Post by: George on July 06, 2010, 12:03:41 PM: Quote from: JMK on July 06, 2010, 07:39:01 AM
Quote from: Charles Pogue on July 06, 2010, 07:37:09 AM
TOD: I would like to have learned how to play the piano.

Me, too. ;D

Me, three...I took piano lessons for about six years but never practiced enough. ::)

So, as much as I would love to be able to play the piano, I probably would only be able to if I woke up one morning and could just miraculously be able to play.
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Post by: George on July 06, 2010, 12:04:49 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 11:15:10 AM
I found my LP OBC for Promises Promises the other day. Now I'm kicking myself for not ordering before Kritzerland sold out. Guess I was a little caught up in the meatgrinder of family drama

Cilla, BK has mentioned that he holds back some copies for just such emergencies.
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Post by: Thom on July 06, 2010, 12:24:46 PM: The piano is my choice also. The closest that I ever got to playing the piano was when I played the accordion back in the 1950's. When I went to sell the accordion in the 1970's, the accordion dealer did not want it. So when he stepped into his back room, I left his shop, leaving the accordion setting on his store floor.
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Post by: MBarnum on July 06, 2010, 12:37:33 PM: Welcome to new Dear Reader Thom! I think you will like it here!
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 06, 2010, 12:37:33 PM: DR MBARNUM you have some DVD's on the way....all three movies starring a certain reality TV personality.....and it ain't Florence Henderson.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jrand73 on July 06, 2010, 12:38:01 PM: Quote from: Thom on July 06, 2010, 12:24:46 PM
The piano is my choice also. The closest that I ever got to playing the piano was when I played the accordion back in the 1950's. When I went to sell the accordion in the 1970's, the accordion dealer did not want it. So when he stepped into his back room, I left his shop, leaving the accordion setting on his store floor.

That's how we got my brother.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: MBarnum on July 06, 2010, 12:38:01 PM: JRand...hee, hee, hee! Thanks!
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jrand73 on July 06, 2010, 12:38:18 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on July 06, 2010, 12:38:01 PM
JRand...hee, hee, hee! Thanks!

You say that now......
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: MBarnum on July 06, 2010, 12:39:55 PM: TOD:

When I was in grade school I always wanted to learn the saxaphone. Closest I got was a recorder.

As for favorite saxaphone players...hmmm...I guess that blonde guy from the group SPANDAU BALLET. He is all I can think of.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jrand73 on July 06, 2010, 12:40:51 PM: Charles Ruth and Elvira and some of the set. ;D
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: MBarnum on July 06, 2010, 12:41:19 PM: I am now Facebook friends with Hemant Birje, star of the 1985 Bollywood film TARZAN and several of those Ramsey Bros. Bollywood horror flicks from that same period.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jrand73 on July 06, 2010, 12:51:55 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on July 06, 2010, 12:41:19 PM
I am now Facebook friends with Hemant Birje, star of the 1985 Bollywood film TARZAN and several of those Ramsey Bros. Bollywood horror flicks from that same period.

And he is Facebook Friends with YOU!
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 12:59:07 PM: Quote from: JRand59 on July 06, 2010, 09:56:49 AM
Well it's tie in the Caption contest, but I am behind in the run off.....click, scroll down, and vote....if you will. Thanks.

http://splendidmarbles.com/2010/07/06/cartoons/splendid-marbles-cartoon-caption-contest-70/

Done :)
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Laura on July 06, 2010, 12:59:25 PM: Nothing exciting. Just playing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI1cSmeEXVg
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Laura on July 06, 2010, 12:59:39 PM: Kittens dance!
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 01:02:21 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on July 06, 2010, 10:25:16 AM
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 10:04:44 AM
You are catching up, DR JRand!

Yep and the other guy only has 9 votes. It won't take too many HHW votes to beat him.

:)
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 01:04:23 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on July 06, 2010, 10:26:44 AM
Quote from: Jane on July 06, 2010, 09:01:09 AM
Quote from: Jennifer on July 06, 2010, 08:50:05 AM
DR Jane, the first episode of HOT IN CLEVELAND aired here last night. I thought that Betty White stole the show. I didn't love it. But I did love the scenes that she was in. Such a hoot. I know that you said that you didn't really enjoy Valerie Bertinelli, but I quite enjoyed her.

I said she is the weak link in the cast. I like her best in the first episode. I'll be interested in what you think about the show by the 3rd episode.

I liked VB in the first episode.

I liked her best in that episode. I still like her I just think the other women are much stronger. I like the cast. Unfortunately the scripts have been going downhill.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 01:05:14 PM: Quote from: Laura on July 06, 2010, 12:59:25 PM
Nothing exciting. Just playing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI1cSmeEXVg

LOL< I'm sure the new owners will thank you profusely for teaching the kittens how to unroll toilet paper :) Thanks for the chuckles
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 01:06:15 PM: Not much in the mood to be at the office or working. I'm really tired. I think it must be Uranus
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: George on July 06, 2010, 01:06:44 PM: Quote from: Laura on July 06, 2010, 12:59:25 PM
Nothing exciting. Just playing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI1cSmeEXVg

Baby kittens!! ;D
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: George on July 06, 2010, 01:07:49 PM: Quote from: Thom on July 06, 2010, 12:24:46 PM
The piano is my choice also. The closest that I ever got to playing the piano was when I played the accordion back in the 1950's. When I went to sell the accordion in the 1970's, the accordion dealer did not want it. So when he stepped into his back room, I left his shop, leaving the accordion setting on his store floor.

Welcome new D(ear) R(eader) Thom!

I actually took accordion lessons, too, back when I was seven or eight years old...several years before I ever started on the piano. I was not good on the accordion, either.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 01:07:54 PM: hmm, not sure on TOD, maybe cello. I love the sound of a cello. I really should listen to more cello music, I don't very often, but when I do, I don't really hear it, I feel it
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 01:08:53 PM: Cilla, I still have my emergency copies - so, if you want one, just go directly to paypal.com and it's 23.73 with shipping to our paypal address, kritzerland at adelphia dot net - and put the title of the CD in the invoice.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 01:09:31 PM: Quote from: Thom on July 06, 2010, 10:31:07 AM
Hi everybody. I have been a lurker for a few weeks. I realize that everyone on this list is very familiar with each other. Therefore, I hope that you will get to know me also. I became aware of Bruce through Kritzerland, since I have ordered a majority of his CD's. I just started reading his books yesterday, starting with "Benjamin Kritzer." This book is my period having been born in 1942. I notice that most posts are very short, so I will end for now.

Thom

WELCOME THOM!! I like how you introduced yourself. It doesn't take long to become family around here. Do you have any pets?

I lived in Michigan twice, first behind the Franklin Cider Mill and then in Bloomfield Township.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 01:09:36 PM: Welcome to our new dear reader Thom. People come, people go, like Grand Hotel, and while one has flown the coop another has come to join our merry troupe.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 01:09:41 PM: Time for me to either work, or go home and change clothes before tonight's meeting. The brain just isn't working today. It is very nice to be back at the office and in my routine. It's my comfort zone.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 01:10:36 PM: Quote from: bk on July 06, 2010, 01:08:53 PM
Cilla, I still have my emergency copies - so, if you want one, just go directly to paypal.com and it's 23.73 with shipping to our paypal address, kritzerland at adelphia dot net - and put the title of the CD in the invoice.

Thanks BK, will do!
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 01:11:27 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 11:09:31 AM
Welcome to DR Thom!! If you've been lurking the past few days you'll know why I'm trying to forget I have relatives. Much prefer the company of my HHW family , hope you will too

LOL!! :)
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 01:13:25 PM: Here's my thought on Promises - I had no idea it would go this quickly. And I know there are others who, as the word gets out, are going to want it badly. So, I have two options, both of which require me to re-license the title, which is no problem (or just add to the contract we've already done since I actually have the rights for three years). I can do a "second edition" of the two CD set, also limited to 1000 copies, OR I can do a release of only disc two, limited to 1000 copies. Either way, we'll only probably sell a couple hundred right away (which will pay for the repressing and re-licensing), but I don't mind if I have the rest for a year or two, just so people can get it. What do you all think?
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 01:13:44 PM: DR Druxy, FINGERS CROSSED!
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 01:14:09 PM: DR Thom, DR stands for Dear Reader, not Dr. :)
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: td on July 06, 2010, 01:15:00 PM: Welcome, DR Thom!
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 01:17:03 PM: BK, I think either way you'll sell them all pretty quickly. Would just one disc be the same price?
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 01:20:36 PM: DR Thom - have you told us more about yourself and I just missed it? If not, please tell us more!
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 01:21:25 PM: Quote from: Laura on July 06, 2010, 12:59:25 PM
Nothing exciting. Just playing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI1cSmeEXVg
:D Cute little Barnum took his time making an appearance.

You seem to go through a lot of toilet paper when you foster kittens ;D
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 01:22:02 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 01:05:14 PM
Quote from: Laura on July 06, 2010, 12:59:25 PM
Nothing exciting. Just playing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI1cSmeEXVg

LOL< I'm sure the new owners will thank you profusely for teaching the kittens how to unroll toilet paper :)

;D
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 01:23:22 PM: LOL Jane, you and I were both looking at the toilet paper
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 01:25:11 PM: If you don't have FB, DR Ann is in the hospital for another day. She posted to Facebook via a mobile phone so don't know if she can post here or not.

VIBES TO DR ANN!!!!
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 01:25:54 PM: On the way home today I thought I saw another fox. Keith insisted it was a bobcat and told me to get out and look. I figured for sure whatever it was would be long gone. I walked in the direction it went, down the dirt path along the irrigation ditch, and there is was sitting in the shade looking right at me.

(http://sdakotabirds.com/favorites/bobcat.jpg)
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Druxy on July 06, 2010, 01:27:19 PM: PROMISES, PROMISES has arrived!
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 01:27:21 PM: The bobcat I saw looked scruffier, more reddish brown without spots. It almost, from a distance, looked like a cross between a cougar and a little dog.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 01:27:29 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 06, 2010, 01:25:54 PM
On the way home today I thought I saw another fox. Keith insisted it was a bobcat and told me to get out and look. I figured for sure whatever it was would be long gone. I walked in the direction it went, down the dirt path along the irrigation ditch, and there is was sitting in the shade looking right at me.

(http://sdakotabirds.com/favorites/bobcat.jpg)

For a minute I thought you took that photo...I was about to be in shock and awe....not that you don't take good photos, but I would have been too frightened to take one this close
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 01:28:29 PM: Quote from: bk on July 06, 2010, 01:13:25 PM
Here's my thought on Promises - I had no idea it would go this quickly. And I know there are others who, as the word gets out, are going to want it badly. So, I have two options, both of which require me to re-license the title, which is no problem (or just add to the contract we've already done since I actually have the rights for three years). I can do a "second edition" of the two CD set, also limited to 1000 copies, OR I can do a release of only disc two, limited to 1000 copies. Either way, we'll only probably sell a couple hundred right away (which will pay for the repressing and re-licensing), but I don't mind if I have the rest for a year or two, just so people can get it. What do you all think?

We need to build up a mania like for Zhu-Zhu pets.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 01:28:54 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 01:23:22 PM
LOL Jane, you and I were both looking at the toilet paper

LOL-I know. When I watch the videos of the foster kittens playing with the paper I have images of rolls winding through the next home. :)
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 01:30:03 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 01:25:11 PM
If you don't have FB, DR Ann is in the hospital for another day. She posted to Facebook via a mobile phone so don't know if she can post here or not.

VIBES TO DR ANN!!!!

Darn I hadn't seen that yet. :(

GET WELL VIBES FOR DR ANN!!!
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 01:30:28 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 01:25:11 PM
If you don't have FB, DR Ann is in the hospital for another day. She posted to Facebook via a mobile phone so don't know if she can post here or not.

VIBES TO DR ANN!!!!

* * * * * PAIN FREE VIBES FOR DR ANN * * * * *
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 01:31:56 PM: Post deleted?
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 01:32:50 PM: But yeah, that's what I mean, DR Cillliz. Drive 'em into a frenzy (but wait until you get yours first...)
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Laura on July 06, 2010, 01:33:08 PM: I buy the cheap stuff for them. They had a great time. They will play with that for days now.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: George on July 06, 2010, 01:33:10 PM: ~~~Continued Vibes for DR Ann!!~~~
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 01:33:43 PM: Okay, I need to go brave the hot heat and go wait for my train...
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 01:33:47 PM: JRand is one vote behind, if you haven't voted for him....please do

http://splendidmarbles.com/2010/07/06/cartoons/splendid-marbles-cartoon-caption-contest-70/
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 01:34:09 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 01:33:43 PM
Okay, I need to go brave the hot heat and go wait for my train...

Is there any other kind of heat?
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 01:34:43 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 01:31:56 PM
Post deleted?

Yeah, it didn't read very well with the page turn
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: MBarnum on July 06, 2010, 01:37:32 PM: Love the kitties!
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: MBarnum on July 06, 2010, 01:37:45 PM: Vibes for DR Ann!!
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 01:48:15 PM: Cilla, yes, whether one or two discs, it will be 19.98.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 01:48:50 PM: A wonderful review on some site - read my comments after the review for some insight as to exactly what I did on this release:

http://theseconddisc.wordpress.com/2010/07/06/review-promises-promises-original-mgm-broadway-cast-recording/
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 01:58:22 PM: Quote from: Laura on July 06, 2010, 01:33:08 PM
I buy the cheap stuff for them. They had a great time. They will play with that for days now.

Really? I thought you purchased only the best for them to destroy ;) I didn't think it would last so long, the advantages of them being so small. :)
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Laura on July 06, 2010, 01:59:19 PM: Toilet paper makes for a good active video.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Laura on July 06, 2010, 01:59:38 PM: Didn't they have fun, though?
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 02:11:07 PM: They sure did! :-))
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 02:44:01 PM: When I checked the status this morning on NetFlix it said "very long wait" for THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO. I just received email it has been shipped and should arrive tomorrow!! :D
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 02:46:22 PM: If your profit margin is better with one disc, I'd do a release of one disc and bill it as the newly remixed version (that's what you called disc 2, right?). I would guess that most of the people who really want both discs to compare probably ordered right away.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 02:47:18 PM: Our timing was good as they received three DVD's back from us today. The Girl was the first movie shipped. I also kept checking my queue for a release date. As soon as it showed one I was able to move it to the top of my queue. I have found doing that often results in our watching a brand new DVD.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 02:50:21 PM: I can rent it via Amazon and watch it on my tv using my roku. I may do it that way. I could watch it tonight!
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 02:50:48 PM: Renting that way is only $2.99. It may be worth it if there is a very long wait
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 02:51:16 PM: We'll see. I need to go to my HP meeting. I'll see what I think when I get home
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: TCB on July 06, 2010, 03:05:02 PM: If Mr. Otto Harp had been permitted to marry Mr. James Bond; he would have been the first German Otto Bond.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: TCB on July 06, 2010, 03:06:43 PM: Quote from: JRand59 on July 06, 2010, 04:17:24 AM
Indeed DR CILLA LIZ - the heat and humidity are exacerbated by the planetary activity including but not limited to Uranus in retrograde.

That could be why my butt is so sweaty.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: TCB on July 06, 2010, 03:24:19 PM: Quote from: JRand59 on July 06, 2010, 09:56:49 AM
Well it's tie in the Caption contest, but I am behind in the run off.....click, scroll down, and vote....if you will. Thanks.

http://splendidmarbles.com/2010/07/06/cartoons/splendid-marbles-cartoon-caption-contest-70/

I voted. That is the first time it has shown me the scores.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 03:25:25 PM: Back from lunch at Hugo's - hadn't been in a while and it was excellent and not too crowded.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Thom on July 06, 2010, 03:25:36 PM: Thanks to everyone for the welcome. "Promises, Promises" has arrived. It will be in the CD player in about an hour (7:20 PM Troy, Michigan time). Bruce, I think you should re-release both CD's for a second edition of "Promises, Promises." Also, I have no pets (at least that I am aware of). I will reveal more about myself over time -- I don't want to overload you at this time. ;)
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: George on July 06, 2010, 03:31:24 PM: Promises, Promises has not yet arrived in Tumwater. :'(
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: TCB on July 06, 2010, 03:34:11 PM: Quote from: Thom on July 06, 2010, 10:31:07 AM
Hi everybody. I have been a lurker for a few weeks. I realize that everyone on this list is very familiar with each other. Therefore, I hope that you will get to know me also. I became aware of Bruce through Kritzerland, since I have ordered a majority of his CD's. I just started reading his books yesterday, starting with "Benjamin Kritzer." This book is my period having been born in 1942. I notice that most posts are very short, so I will end for now.

Thom

Welcome DR (dear reader) Thom!
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: elmore3003 on July 06, 2010, 03:38:32 PM: BK, I agree with DR Tom, 2-CD set as before, if you decide to do it.

I'd frankly rather see those who missed out stay out and see you release A TIME FOR SINGING instead.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: TCB on July 06, 2010, 03:42:46 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on July 06, 2010, 12:41:19 PM
I am now Facebook friends with Hemant Birje, star of the 1985 Bollywood film TARZAN and several of those Ramsey Bros. Bollywood horror flicks from that same period.

Mikey, be careful! Remember the judge said one more arrest for stalking and he would be sending you to the Big House (without your soap on a rope).
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: TCB on July 06, 2010, 03:45:01 PM: Quote from: Laura on July 06, 2010, 12:59:25 PM
Nothing exciting. Just playing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI1cSmeEXVg

Adorable!
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: elmore3003 on July 06, 2010, 03:49:08 PM: I just found this Chicago publicity photo of Elsie Janis and Montgomery & Stone in THE LADY OF THE SLIPPER. It's a very strange photo. David montgomery is on the left and Fred Stone is on the right. Miss Janis and her mother, like Rose and the Hovick girls, had their sapphic side. That means lesbian, Mikey!
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 03:50:49 PM: Quote from: TCB on July 06, 2010, 03:24:19 PM
Quote from: JRand59 on July 06, 2010, 09:56:49 AM
Well it's tie in the Caption contest, but I am behind in the run off.....click, scroll down, and vote....if you will. Thanks.

http://splendidmarbles.com/2010/07/06/cartoons/splendid-marbles-cartoon-caption-contest-70/

I voted. That is the first time it has shown me the scores.

I attempted to vote from Keith's computer. It didn't work.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: TCB on July 06, 2010, 03:51:21 PM: Quote from: bk on July 06, 2010, 01:13:25 PM
Here's my thought on Promises - I had no idea it would go this quickly. And I know there are others who, as the word gets out, are going to want it badly. So, I have two options, both of which require me to re-license the title, which is no problem (or just add to the contract we've already done since I actually have the rights for three years). I can do a "second edition" of the two CD set, also limited to 1000 copies, OR I can do a release of only disc two, limited to 1000 copies. Either way, we'll only probably sell a couple hundred right away (which will pay for the repressing and re-licensing), but I don't mind if I have the rest for a year or two, just so people can get it. What do you all think?

I think that is a terrific idea. AS word gets out among musical theater fanatics about this CD, people will be clammering to get a copy.

I think the two CD set is wonderful, but if the cost is prohibitive, the single CD is better than nothing.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: TCB on July 06, 2010, 03:55:08 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2010, 01:28:29 PM
Quote from: bk on July 06, 2010, 01:13:25 PM
Here's my thought on Promises - I had no idea it would go this quickly. And I know there are others who, as the word gets out, are going to want it badly. So, I have two options, both of which require me to re-license the title, which is no problem (or just add to the contract we've already done since I actually have the rights for three years). I can do a "second edition" of the two CD set, also limited to 1000 copies, OR I can do a release of only disc two, limited to 1000 copies. Either way, we'll only probably sell a couple hundred right away (which will pay for the repressing and re-licensing), but I don't mind if I have the rest for a year or two, just so people can get it. What do you all think?

We need to build up a mania like for Zhu-Zhu pets.

LOL! I thought you wrote Zazu Pitts, and I was trying to figure out what part she played.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 04:04:30 PM: It's a toss-up, cost-wise. If I keep it two CDs then all I have to do is change the inlay card - one line - to read SECOND EDITION. Everything else is done, so there's only the licensing and pressing and printing costs - doing a two CD set is more costly in terms of the pressing, but not prohibitively so. If I were to do just CD 2, then I have to redo the booklet to remove the stuff about CD 1, and I have to have a new master created with a new release number - so it's actually easier to do the double CD - that said, what I don't want is a bunch of people attacking us for doing a subsequent pressing on a limited edition - in other words, some people probably got a few extra copies to keep as an investment. That's the only downside to this, but again, it will say second edition.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: TCB on July 06, 2010, 04:06:09 PM: Quote from: bk on July 06, 2010, 01:48:50 PM
A wonderful review on some site - read my comments after the review for some insight as to exactly what I did on this release:

http://theseconddisc.wordpress.com/2010/07/06/review-promises-promises-original-mgm-broadway-cast-recording/

What a fantastic review! I don't know much about these things, but would Broadway World, or Playbill, or whoever the top banana is; would they run a story about a second printing? And he said the same thing that I did about CHRISTMAS DAY.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: TCB on July 06, 2010, 04:11:44 PM: Quote from: TCB on July 06, 2010, 04:06:09 PM
Quote from: bk on July 06, 2010, 01:48:50 PM
A wonderful review on some site - read my comments after the review for some insight as to exactly what I did on this release:

http://theseconddisc.wordpress.com/2010/07/06/review-promises-promises-original-mgm-broadway-cast-recording/

What a fantastic review! I don't know much about these things, but would Broadway World, or Playbill, or whoever the top banana is; would they run a story about a second printing? And he said the same thing that I did about CHRISTMAS DAY.

What a very strange paragraph, TC!
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jennifer on July 06, 2010, 04:21:51 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 06, 2010, 02:44:01 PM
When I checked the status this morning on NetFlix it said "very long wait" for THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO. I just received email it has been shipped and should arrive tomorrow!! :D

I hope you like it. Just remember there is a lot of violence. I think when I watch the English version I am going to fast forward thru the violent parts (since i've already seen them). It was just too violent for me and I suspect it will be too violent for you.
Title: Re: OTTO HARP
Post by: Jennifer on July 06, 2010, 04:23:57 PM: More vibes for DR Ann. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: TCB on July 06, 2010, 04:28:20 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on July 06, 2010, 04:21:51 PM
Quote from: Jane on July 06, 2010, 02:44:01 PM
When I checked the status this morning on NetFlix it said "very long wait" for THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO. I just received email it has been shipped and should arrive tomorrow!! :D

I hope you like it. Just remember there is a lot of violence. I think when I watch the English version I am going to fast forward thru the violent parts (since i've already seen them). It was just too violent for me and I suspect it will be too violent for you.

I thought they hadn't filmed the English version yet.
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Post by: TCB on July 06, 2010, 04:35:05 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 06, 2010, 03:49:08 PM
I just found this Chicago publicity photo of Elsie Janis and Montgomery & Stone in THE LADY OF THE SLIPPER. It's a very strange photo. David montgomery is on the left and Fred Stone is on the right. Miss Janis and her mother, like Rose and the Hovick girls, had their sapphic side. That means lesbian, Mikey!

My Aunt Ruth was from Lesbia.
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Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 04:40:26 PM: Well, the head of broadwayworld asked me for a promo, and I sent it to him, so I suppose we could do a story.
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Post by: TCB on July 06, 2010, 04:42:38 PM: Well, I vote, "yes;" but what do I know.
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Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 04:50:57 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on July 06, 2010, 04:21:51 PM
Quote from: Jane on July 06, 2010, 02:44:01 PM
When I checked the status this morning on NetFlix it said "very long wait" for THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO. I just received email it has been shipped and should arrive tomorrow!! :D

I hope you like it. Just remember there is a lot of violence. I think when I watch the English version I am going to fast forward thru the violent parts (since i've already seen them). It was just too violent for me and I suspect it will be too violent for you.

It might not be. My brother didn't complain & I think he is bothered more by violence than I am. Because of Keith we watch a lot of action movies. I hope I am right. ;D
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Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 04:52:57 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on July 06, 2010, 04:21:51 PM
Quote from: Jane on July 06, 2010, 02:44:01 PM
When I checked the status this morning on NetFlix it said "very long wait" for THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO. I just received email it has been shipped and should arrive tomorrow!! :D

I hope you like it. Just remember there is a lot of violence. I think when I watch the English version I am going to fast forward thru the violent parts (since i've already seen them). It was just too violent for me and I suspect it will be too violent for you.
Quote from: TCB on July 06, 2010, 04:28:20 PM
Quote from: Jennifer on July 06, 2010, 04:21:51 PM
Quote from: Jane on July 06, 2010, 02:44:01 PM
When I checked the status this morning on NetFlix it said "very long wait" for THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO. I just received email it has been shipped and should arrive tomorrow!! :D

I hope you like it. Just remember there is a lot of violence. I think when I watch the English version I am going to fast forward thru the violent parts (since i've already seen them). It was just too violent for me and I suspect it will be too violent for you.

I thought they hadn't filmed the English version yet.

She is referring to the dubbed in English version or the English subtitles vs the French subtitles.
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Post by: John G. on July 06, 2010, 04:58:01 PM: Welcome, DR Thom!
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Post by: John G. on July 06, 2010, 04:58:21 PM: I voted, DR JRand.
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Post by: John G. on July 06, 2010, 04:59:06 PM: TOD: Piano and bassoon. I always loved the deep, rich sound of a bassoon. Can't think of any bassoon virtuosi, however.
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Post by: John G. on July 06, 2010, 05:01:05 PM: Sorry, I'm so late in joining in today. I'd like to second DR Elmore's request of "A Time for Singing," but I also think that you should go with the publicity you're getting for "Promises" and sell a few hundred more copies. Maybe leave off the surprise track on Disc Two of the second edition.
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Post by: John G. on July 06, 2010, 05:05:43 PM: Excellent review -- and well deserved, too, BK.
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Post by: TCB on July 06, 2010, 05:17:30 PM: T.O.D.

Without a doubt, piano. Although I did play the bassoon in school, John. My mother was a vocal music teacher and she taught piano at home. Naturally, I refused to take lessons from her. Still she always hounded me to practice, so, of course, I never did. Now I regret the ability to play.

I love Roger Williams. Wow, could that man sweat. And Ferrante and Teicher made it cool to play the piano.

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/roger-williams-greatest-hits.jpg)
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Post by: JMK on July 06, 2010, 05:52:53 PM: Well, we have arrived in Sioux Falls, slightly ahead of "tornadic activity." I had never heard the phrase "tornadic activity" until we turned on the tv and heard it repeated several times on an urgent news break-in.

Cilla, sorry--you must have posted after we turned off the computer or I would have answered this morning. Yes, we're staying here overnight, then off to Wisconsin Dells tomorrow and then finally up north.

Bruce, we are having a very enjoyable ride as DW Wife Betsy reads your very charming and entertaining book out loud. We're up to your second Partridge Family episode. DW Wife Betsy *did* notice one other typo (not the Carol Merrill one) if you want to know for your second printing.
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Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 06:02:52 PM: The Ryko guy now acknowledges that the Ryko (and Varese) release was a remix. He denies, however, that Ryko itself did the remix and that MGM was responsible - that is, I'm sure, true.
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Post by: Ginny on July 06, 2010, 06:06:02 PM: Greetings from Ohio - we are glad to be home after a fun, but too short, trip to Michigan. Left Lansing about 9:30am and got to A² (Ann Arbor) about 11. Drove past the stadium to see all the construction, then around Central Campus, which looks great! We had lunch at Zingerman's (thought of you, DR Jane), drove out through North Campus, where I lived all through undergrad, and headed to Dayton. We go to Sinclair CC just in time for Rob's appointment with career services and home for pizza. He's now tutoring DN Lauren for her sports physics class. One of the problems starts out, "Tonya crashes into Nancy while they're practicing their figure skating routines..."
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Post by: Ginny on July 06, 2010, 06:08:13 PM: We had a nice full mailbox when we arrived home today and it included PROMISES, PROMISES!!! That, and an new DR, and life at HHW is good.

Welcome, DR Thom!
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Post by: George on July 06, 2010, 06:44:46 PM: Quote from: bk on July 06, 2010, 01:13:25 PM
Here's my thought on Promises - I had no idea it would go this quickly. And I know there are others who, as the word gets out, are going to want it badly. So, I have two options, both of which require me to re-license the title, which is no problem (or just add to the contract we've already done since I actually have the rights for three years). I can do a "second edition" of the two CD set, also limited to 1000 copies, OR I can do a release of only disc two, limited to 1000 copies. Either way, we'll only probably sell a couple hundred right away (which will pay for the repressing and re-licensing), but I don't mind if I have the rest for a year or two, just so people can get it. What do you all think?

First of all, I think it's wonderful that you're getting the kind of response where you're able to consider reprinting more copies of any of your titles. But I feel that the re-issue should be somewhat different than the original limited edition. I vote for having the second edition be only disc two (but at the same price). I'm sure that that's what most people would want, anyway...the "corrected" disc in show order. I only bought one copy, so it's not an investment issue for me, just my opinion that a "limited edition" should be limited.
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Post by: George on July 06, 2010, 06:46:07 PM: Quote from: bk on July 06, 2010, 06:02:52 PM
The Ryko guy now acknowledges that the Ryko (and Varese) release was a remix. He denies, however, that Ryko itself did the remix and that MGM was responsible - that is, I'm sure, true.

BK, will you update your liner notes to reflect this new bit of information?
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Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 06:57:24 PM: Quote from: Ginny on July 06, 2010, 06:06:02 PM
Greetings from Ohio - we are glad to be home after a fun, but too short, trip to Michigan. Left Lansing about 9:30am and got to A² (Ann Arbor) about 11. Drove past the stadium to see all the construction, then around Central Campus, which looks great! We had lunch at Zingerman's (thought of you, DR Jane), drove out through North Campus, where I lived all through undergrad, and headed to Dayton. We go to Sinclair CC just in time for Rob's appointment with career services and home for pizza. He's now tutoring DN Lauren for her sports physics class. One of the problems starts out, "Tonya crashes into Nancy while they're practicing their figure skating routines..."

LOL regarding the question.

The first time I went to Zingerman's I was a bit underwhelmed. I have appreciated it much more since moving here. I have had such wonderful treats shipped to us, and when visiting Bryan purchased even more treats to stock Bryan's apartment for us. We would make a meal of bread and cheeses and side dishes.
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Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 06:57:51 PM: Dear new Reader Thom are you a fan of Zingerman's?
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Post by: Ginny on July 06, 2010, 07:00:27 PM: DR Jane - it really surprised me that Zingerman's didn't have egg salad.
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Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 07:01:02 PM: Now I'm thinking of all the good Jewish deli's near our homes in Michigan. I still miss the egg bagels and New York Bagel's. They also had good rye bagels.
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Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 07:01:51 PM: Quote from: Ginny on July 06, 2010, 07:00:27 PM
DR Jane - it really surprised me that Zingerman's didn't have egg salad.

That also surprises me. I thought I have had it there. They make wonderful veggie sandwiches. What did you have?
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Post by: Ginny on July 06, 2010, 07:02:17 PM: The tutoring session was almost derailed when Mary Linda called Rob and, via speaker phone, they asked Lauren to be in the wedding party. She went berserk for a while, called her mom, and then (amazingly) settled back down to problem-solving.
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Post by: Ginny on July 06, 2010, 07:04:04 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 06, 2010, 07:01:51 PM
Quote from: Ginny on July 06, 2010, 07:00:27 PM
DR Jane - it really surprised me that Zingerman's didn't have egg salad.

That also surprises me. I thought I have had it there. They make wonderful veggie sandwiches. What did you have?

I had the Georgia Reuben - turkey, swiss cheese, cole slaw, Russian dressing. And, of course, a Dr. Brown's Creme Soda. The only time I drink sugary soda is at a deli that has Dr. Brown's.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 07:08:00 PM: Quote from: JMK on July 06, 2010, 05:52:53 PM
Well, we have arrived in Sioux Falls, slightly ahead of "tornadic activity." I had never heard the phrase "tornadic activity" until we turned on the tv and heard it repeated several times on an urgent news break-in.

Cilla, sorry--you must have posted after we turned off the computer or I would have answered this morning. Yes, we're staying here overnight, then off to Wisconsin Dells tomorrow and then finally up north.

Bruce, we are having a very enjoyable ride as DW Wife Betsy reads your very charming and entertaining book out loud. We're up to your second Partridge Family episode. DW Wife Betsy *did* notice one other typo (not the Carol Merrill one) if you want to know for your second printing.

No problem. Tornadic activity happens a lot here. I had a meeting after work and probably couldn't have gotten up there until after 8:30, so it wouldn't really have worked anyway. If you're going to stop there on the way back, let me know and I could drive up and meet you for dinner.
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Post by: John G. on July 06, 2010, 07:14:59 PM: Watching "Love Finds Andy Hardy," the first time I've seen one of the Andy Hardy movies. Judy Garland is good. I'm not sure the humor survives.
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Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 07:19:11 PM: Quote from: Ginny on July 06, 2010, 07:02:17 PM
The tutoring session was almost derailed when Mary Linda called Rob and, via speaker phone, they asked Lauren to be in the wedding party. She went berserk for a while, called her mom, and then (amazingly) settled back down to problem-solving.

;D :)
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Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 07:21:54 PM: Ginny except for the swiss cheese it sounds good. You didn't say if it was on rye bread or not.

When we lived there the 2nd time a sandwich shop opened in Birmingham. They purchased their bread from Zingerman's. They made wonderful veggie sandwiches.
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Post by: Jane on July 06, 2010, 07:22:02 PM: 'night
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 07:24:33 PM: Hmm I can rent GIrl with the Dragon Tattoo dubbed in English or with English Subtitles...
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Post by: Druxy on July 06, 2010, 07:24:42 PM: Quote from: TCB on July 06, 2010, 03:45:01 PM
Quote from: Laura on July 06, 2010, 12:59:25 PM
Nothing exciting. Just playing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI1cSmeEXVg

Adorable!

;D
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 07:25:50 PM: Oh cool I can preveiw two minutes free. Think I'll try both ways and see which I like better
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 07:29:08 PM: LOL there is no dialogue in the first two minutes...that didn't help much. Well, it's 2 hours and 33 min so I think I'll wait a day or two to rent it
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Post by: John G. on July 06, 2010, 07:40:15 PM: DR Cillaliz: Get the subtitled version.
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Post by: vixmom on July 06, 2010, 07:41:48 PM: Wwelcome to new DR Thom!
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Post by: vixmom on July 06, 2010, 07:42:32 PM: hours have beenlong and crazy I am takingtomorrow off to take the Vixter to a water park
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Post by: vixmom on July 06, 2010, 07:44:37 PM: my original MGM Browaday Cast Recording of Promises Promise arrived today

BK you never should have let me typeset the CD labels
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Post by: vixmom on July 06, 2010, 07:45:27 PM: JRand is now winning with 52% of the vote s
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Post by: vixmom on July 06, 2010, 07:46:01 PM: Vixdad plays the autoharp
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Post by: vixmom on July 06, 2010, 07:46:36 PM: I wish I could play piano, or the guitar or the fiddle
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Post by: vixmom on July 06, 2010, 07:47:48 PM: after a looooong hard day there is nothing better than to watch soemkittens playing - thank you Laura!
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Post by: vixmom on July 06, 2010, 07:49:04 PM: why is DrAnn in the hospital?
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 07:49:31 PM: Quote from: John G. on July 06, 2010, 07:40:15 PM
DR Cillaliz: Get the subtitled version.
I think I will. I just connected my Roku to my Amazon account. I got a $10 credit for doing it so now I will definitely rent it. Oh heck, I may as well do it tonight, I'll be awake anyway, laters
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Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 08:08:00 PM: George - yes, if I end up doing the one cd reissue, then I have to adjust some things in the booklet anyway - in fact, anything having to do with CD 1 will be eliminated.
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Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 08:22:15 PM: Welcome nine GUESTS. I blame JMK.
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Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 08:22:31 PM: Watching a motion picture on Blu and Ray.
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Post by: John G. on July 06, 2010, 08:23:34 PM: Well, love found Andy Hardy and I'm off to bed. Night, all
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Post by: Sam on July 06, 2010, 08:26:45 PM: Hi. ;D
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Post by: Sam on July 06, 2010, 08:27:11 PM: I agree with George. re:cd
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Post by: Sam on July 06, 2010, 08:28:08 PM: bk let the box of invoices leave his house again :o
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Post by: Sam on July 06, 2010, 08:28:30 PM: sorry, could not resist. :)
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Post by: Sam on July 06, 2010, 08:29:50 PM: Fast.

Tired.

Tomorrow is Wednesday already.

8)
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Post by: Sam on July 06, 2010, 08:30:20 PM: MEGA VIBES FOR EVERYONE.

;)
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Post by: Sam on July 06, 2010, 08:31:19 PM: Goodnight and sweet dreams.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on July 06, 2010, 08:32:53 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 06, 2010, 01:25:54 PM
Keith insisted it was a bobcat and told me to get out and look.

How brave of Keith to send his wounded bride into the brush to scout the wild game.

der Brucer
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Post by: George on July 06, 2010, 08:43:19 PM: Well, it's time for me to go home and do stuff.

Until later. :)
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Post by: DERBRUCER on July 06, 2010, 08:52:18 PM: Quote from: TCB on July 06, 2010, 03:24:19 PM

I voted. That is the first time it has shown me the scores.

I just did - and my vote broke the current 41-41 tie and put Jack in the lead!

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on July 06, 2010, 09:06:22 PM: Quote from: bk on July 06, 2010, 04:04:30 PM
...what I don't want is a bunch of people attacking us for doing a subsequent pressing on a limited edition - in other words, some people probably got a few extra copies to keep as an investment.

Is there any industry history of subsequent pressings of Limited Editions?

(I'm not sure I'd want to be the first to go there; but with any precedent, I say "Go For It!)

der Brucer
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Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 09:12:04 PM: Finishing the movie, then I must listen to the various and sundried tracks for our next release - those just arrived.
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Post by: bk on July 06, 2010, 09:49:42 PM: Finished with my viewing, and am now listening to our next release - very pretty - it will be a challenge to program it, as it's basically variations on one theme - a great and beautiful theme in many guises. I shall do my best.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 10:31:30 PM: I rented GWTDT from Amazon with english subtitles,

NO SPOILERS

I thought it was great. Not how I thought the people or places would look, but I got past that very quickly. I got into it so much that for a while I thought they were speaking English. I love it when that happens. It was violent, but I anticipated more based on the book
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 06, 2010, 10:32:28 PM: OK, I stayed up later than I planned. Better get some sleep. Glad I stayed up and watched the movie, nothing makes me feel better than getting lost in a movie