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Title: THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 12:00:48 AM
Well, you've read the notes, you've done the Bunny Hop, and now it is time for you to post until the hopped-up cows come home.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 12:18:36 AM
Welcome eleven (!) GUESTS.  Are you doing the Bunny Hop?  
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 12:19:51 AM
Well, I guess it's glad that live you by yourself and in a house and not in an apartment.  Otherwise, I'm sure all that Bunny Hopping you've been doing would have disturbed some of your neighbors.  -At least the Limbo is a relatively quiet dance.

;)
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Ann on January 16, 2005, 12:20:25 AM
I lack the energy to do the Bunny Hop...sorry.  I want to take some NyQuil, but I will hold off on that until I'm ready to sleep.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 12:20:51 AM
DR MBarnum - Did I miss your response, or...

Did you watch "Nightline"?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 12:23:24 AM
Ann, all I can tell you is Bunny Hopping will cure you of any ills.  I know you will choose to ignore this advice, but take my word for it.  Bunny Hopping's the thing when you think you're coming down with something.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 12:25:37 AM
I was just listening to one of the Kritzer Time songs (which came up on Shuffle Play) - there is something seriously wrong with it - Mr. Haines is totally sunk in reverb - which is NOT the way it sounded when we mixed it.  I'm guessing Grant's computer did something it wasn't supposed to.  It's definitely screwed up, and I'll go over this week and fix it and for any new CDs I make it will be corrected.  Serves me right for not listening after we finished.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: TCB on January 16, 2005, 12:33:27 AM
Thank you, one and all, for your words of encouragement earlier today whoops, I mean last night.  It is always nice to know that there is such a supportive group of people so near by.  You were also correct about my being too hard on myself about my own performance.  When I got to the theater this afternoon for the discussion, the playwright grabbed me right away to tell me what a wonderful job I had done on Thursday evening.  I apologized for being under the weather that night, and he seemed genuinely surprised that I didn’t think it my best work.

Fortunately, the playwright and his wife stayed to see tonight’s performance of the play, and believe me, this time I did not disappoint.  The word of mouth on this play has spread so quickly, that tonight we were almost sold out.  Not too bad for a Second Stage production that was not expected to average more than 50% houses.  Tonight, the audience was with us from the very start, and we were all up to the challenge.  We scored our fifth standing ovation (out of nine performances, including two for school children) and we also received several shouts of Bravo.  This show has taken off so quickly, it seems such a shame that we have to end our run tomorrow afternoon.  There was some talk about bringing the show back as a Main Stage production next season, but I almost hope that they don’t do that.  You can never go home again, and trying to recreate the magic of this production would probably be a mistake.

Oh well, wonderful memories!  
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 12:34:31 AM
Ann is ignoring me.  Petula is telling me that The Other Man's Grass is Always Greener.  Some are lucky, some are not, just be thankful for what you've got.

Wise words.

Especially when doing the Bunny Hop.  
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 12:35:43 AM
Glad to hear, TCB.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 12:36:22 AM
Is Jose, like Ann, just sitting there like so much fish?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 12:39:38 AM
Guy Haines is telling me You Must Believe in Spring.  I think if I had to choose one track to remember Mr. Haines by it would be this.

You must believe in spring and love.

Wise words.

Especially when doing the Bunny Hop.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 12:42:19 AM
Dionne Warwick is asking Who is Gonna Love Me.  I have no answer.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 12:42:29 AM
I am my own frenzy.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Ann on January 16, 2005, 12:43:08 AM
Ann is not ignoring anyone....she is playing with her gilders
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 12:43:21 AM
...There was some talk about bringing the show back as a Main Stage production next season, but I almost hope that they don’t do that.  You can never go home again, and trying to recreate the magic of this production would probably be a mistake.

Oh well, wonderful memories!  
Then DON'T try to recreate the magic.  Create NEW magic.  You'll be with a partially different cast (they always are), with different expectations.  
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 12:44:11 AM
Is Jose, like Ann, just sitting there like so much fish?

Well, if I was, I would choose to be a Mackerel.  I think.  Or a Japanese Carp - a bright orange-red one!

What kind of fish would you be?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 12:44:48 AM
Well... Matinee in 10 hours!

Goodnight.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 12:50:51 AM
I am NOT going to sleep until the cows come home.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 12:51:46 AM
I would be sushi-grade tuna.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 12:53:05 AM
I'll have to read the notes tomorrow, since they aren't coming up on my computer.  Tomorrow is another note-reading day.

(By which I really mean today, but it's still dark out and I don't consider the day to have started until I get up, which is usually during the daylight hours.)
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 12:56:54 AM
I simply don't understand why the notes aren't coming up.  What browser are you using?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 01:06:23 AM
Congratulations, TCB!
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Ann on January 16, 2005, 01:07:15 AM
Well, I got the gliders back in their cage...always a task in and of itself.  I think it's time for the NyQuil shot and bed.  Hopefully tomorrow I'll be better...physically, emotionally, and every other way...but maybe that's too much to ask out of a dose of NyQuil :)
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Ann on January 16, 2005, 01:08:09 AM
TCB, so glad things worked out!  I can't wait to see the show tomorrow...
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 01:15:30 AM
Andre and Dory Previn are asking (Can't I have) A Second Chance?  Yes, you can.

Wise words.

Especially when you are doing the Bunny Hop.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 01:16:44 AM
And here I thought we were twenty-four hour party people.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 01:17:15 AM
The good news is that I didn't overeat at all.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 01:17:31 AM
Was that a non-sequitur?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 01:21:29 AM
Twenty-eight posts and we don't even have a fershuganah topic yet.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 01:21:48 AM
I am my own frenzy.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 01:22:52 AM
Well, I guess I'll just Bunny Hop into bed, since once again there is no one left to play.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 01:30:30 AM
I simply don't understand why the notes aren't coming up.  What browser are you using?
Standard AOL, dial-up connection.  Don't worry about it, I'll find them when I get up later.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 01:32:00 AM
With AOL you sometimes have to clear your cache, which is quick and effortless.

Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 01:32:45 AM
In days of old, when I was but a wee teen, I would have just headed down to the Pantry for some ham and eggs right about now.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 01:32:48 AM
All right, a topic: Do you ever shop for someone else?  Meaning, do you do their shopping for them, with them giving a list of what they want and repaying later?  And if so, what are your thoughts about it?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 01:34:10 AM
I'm a regular cache clearer.  I just hold a hankie up to the screen, and tell AOL to blow.   ::)
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 01:34:18 AM
There's a topic - when you were younger what were your favorite late-night eateries and what did you like to have.

As those who've read Kritzer Time know, we had a coffee shop in Culver City called Lytell's.  It was open quite late, and I'd always have fries with a side of roquefort dressing and ketchup.  
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Charles Pogue on January 16, 2005, 01:34:39 AM
Well, a delightful evening tonight almost ended in tragedy for The Pogues.  We went to the Mark Taper Forum to see the delightful SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL with the delightful Brian Bedford and his delightful supporting cast.  We were easing our way back  home to Hollywood down Temple when a car sped out from a side street.  Despite the fact that I put on the brakes, there was no way to avoid hitting it.  Our front end bashed into his driver's side. It was a miracle none of us were killed.  Julieanne said he ran the stop sign at the side-street.  All I saw was the car bolt out of the side street in front of us.  

We both managed to pull our cars off the road and all of us could move and walk.  He took full responsibility for the accident (at least for now...you never know when they might change their story...but it would be pretty impossible for him to do so, as we clearly had the right of way). We made a 911 call, but unless someone is going to the hospital, the cops don't come out, though a patrol man did happen to roll by later...but by then the tow truck was there.  The Buick is probably dead and, given its age, not really worth repairing.  Lots of bumps and bruises, aches and pains for us...will probably have to see a doctor just to get an all clear later this week, but thankfully no one is dead or seriously hurt.

Now the hassle of the insurance and getting a new car, etc. I hate this crap.  But I'm alive. I wasn't so sure I would be as I watched that car loom up on me.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 01:36:13 AM
I, for one, have never shopped for anyone else.  

I used to love going out late at night for food.  I do it whenever I'm in NY, of course, but there are so few places that are open late in LA.  Casa Vega now serves until midnight (and one on the weekends), so that's at least an alternative to the awful Jerry's.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 01:37:36 AM
Petula Clark is telling me Don't Sleep in the Subway.

Wise words.

Especially when you're doing the Bunny Hop.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 01:40:19 AM
I hate LA drivers.  They don't ever stop - they just come rolling out, totally unaware of what's around them.  He was probably on his cell.  Glad you two are safe and sound and excellent vibes and xylophones for no aches, pains or bruises.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Charles Pogue on January 16, 2005, 01:45:17 AM
I haven't been to The Pantry for years; it used to be a pretty good late-night eatery.

Back in college it was Jerry's restaurant (not the deli; but a burger joint like Big Boy) or the god-awful Toddle House.  And there was also a place called Bozo's that actually seemed to have pretty good burgers and fries.  Of course, White Castle was always a stand-by. And there was also Taste-O's doughnuts.  And in High School, it was Dixie Chili for Cincinnati Chili...either coney-style or the four-way...chili (beanless) on spaghetti, top with masses of shredded chees and onions.  Yum!  Coney was chili (always beanless) on a hot dog, with mustard, topped with oodles of shredded cheese and onions.  Also Yum!  
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 01:45:21 AM
There's another topic - our worst car accidents.  Those who've read Kritzer Time's prologue know about that one.  But I've had a couple of other doozies - the worst of which was being broadsided on the freeway by a Ford Econoline van which, instead of going north like the rest of us, had somehow swerved and ended up coming west toward me in the fast lane.  He smacked me but good, my car flipped over twice then skidded upside down for many yards before stopping.  I climbed out of the car quickly, thinking I was mortally injured, but other than a nasty scrape on my butt cheeks (my butt was apparently literally hanging out the window dragging along the freeway), I was fine.  The car was totalled.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Charles Pogue on January 16, 2005, 01:48:35 AM
It's the absolute capriousness of it all that scares the bejesus out of me.  You can be doing everything right and proper; being the good, cautious driver and all it takes is one asshole to do something wrong and you're dead.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 01:49:09 AM
There was a strange but wonderful trendy joint called Roy's, which had Chinese food prepared by Jews.  It was really popular for a while in the seventies - a lot of drug trafficking went on there, but boy was their food good and they were open late.  It was on Sunset Blvd.  I have the menu cards, which I won  on eBay.  The menu items were written on what looked like large over-sized playing cards.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 01:49:40 AM
Der Brucer and I regularly shop for his daughter.  She's way too busy, and way too disorganized.

Thursday we took the younger grandlad with us to Dover.  The good news is that he loves going shopping with us.  The first stop was at Sam's Club, where half the list of must-buys were for his mother.  Second stop was a music store, to get new strings for his guitar (a junior-sized model).  His eyes were like saucers, looking at all the instruments.  Third stop was a SuperWalMart, to finish the mother's shopping.

Friday, der Brucer discovered that his daughter's house was out of almost everything they need for lunch, and general supplies as well.  We picked up the older grandlad after school, and took him and his younger brother with us while we went shopping.

What is amazing is how well behaved the lads are during these shopping trips.  Their mom and dad gripe constantly about how they don't behave, while we never have a problem.

I've a hunch part of why we find it easier than the parents is because der B and I are better organized.  We keep lists of what we need to buy, and can split up at times, one staying at the cart (with the lads) while the other tracks down other items that aren't as "fun" for the grandlads to find.  This also gets us out of the store faster, before boredom sinks in.  On the other hand, the lads are proving better at remembering what needs to be bought than their parents, like their daddy's sodas.

And after all the shopping, we go to their house and all have a bit of quiet time (which der B and I usually need more than the lads).
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 01:50:59 AM
Especially in LA, Pogue.  And it's because drivers here have their heads up their rectal cavities while driving.  They're either on the phone, or drunk, or drugged, or just plain stupid.  I have had to do quick swerves so many times to avoid people just pulling in front of me from side streets - not even watching where they're going, just thinking they have the right to do what they please.  
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 01:53:54 AM
Vibes to C Pogue and his lovely wife, hoping any aches from their accident clear up quickly.

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Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 01:54:33 AM
I'm liking this late-night food discussion - it makes me want to go out right now and have something.  I shan't because I am doing the Bunny Hop whilst in my bunny slippers.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 02:01:22 AM
Well, I must Bunny Hop into the bed environment because tiredness has overtaken me like a gazelle in a thong.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 02:05:32 AM
Drivers in Delaware aren't too bad...until you get them in a parking lot.  Then they drive all over the place, cutting through lanes and suddenly pulling into the space you wanted from the other side.  We've had that happen more than once.  Apparently, pulling forwards out of a parking space is the "in" thing in these parts.

My own worst accident was in LA, however.  Morning rush hour traffic, surface streets, long before I met der Brucer (but part of why I'm happy I no longer drive).  The light turned yellow ahead of me, with three cars going through the yellow, so I put on the brakes and stopped, figuring there wouldn't be time for me to get through as well.  And then I went forward again.  The car behind me had rear-ended me, hard.  It turned out that she hadn't expected me to stop.  "But the light was still yellow!"

She later got pissed off with me for contacting the insurance company and reporting the accident.  That meant it went on her record, which meant her husband would know about it.

This took place long before cell phones.  
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Charles Pogue on January 16, 2005, 02:06:07 AM
I shan't because I've done enough driving for one day!
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 02:08:41 AM
We have one diner in town that stays open 24/7, except for Christmas.  Our favorite waitress there was also a dominatrix, but she was let go.  Strangely, the diner's food started going downhill after she left.  I think she was keeping the cooks whipped into shape.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: George on January 16, 2005, 02:21:08 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~Vibes for DR Charles Pogue and his Dear Wife!!~~~[/move]

I've never had a real bad accident.  The worst thing that happened was when I had an orange 1976 Super Beetle.  I was going to college at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington and I was driving up a hill (it wasn't very steep, but it went up several blocks).  I came to a stop sign and my car stalled.  I looked in my rear view mirror and saw some smoke!  My engine was on fire!!  I didn't know what to do!  I got out of the car and most fortunately, the guy driving the car behind me had a fire extinguisher.  He put out the fire very quickly.  I called my parents and they told me to get it towed.  I did and it turned out that the guy put out the fire so quickly that only some wires and hoses were damaged!  It all only cost about $300!  That was the worst car experience that happened to me, and it really wasn't too bad, considering it could have been worse! ::)
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: George on January 16, 2005, 02:25:27 AM
Later today, I'm taking...no, my niece has asked me to take her to see "The Phantom of the Opera" movie again.  She's paying, so it won't be so bad...not that the first time was so bad, but I just didn't really plan on seeing it again in the theater.  I could have been truly content (a Stephen Sondheim reference courtesy of BK!) just waiting for the DVD.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: La Jolie Femme on January 16, 2005, 02:31:22 AM
La Jolie Femme, not so Jolie or even La at this moment remembers :

Late night spots...Charlie Brown's in Lexington in 1971...a lushly couched and dimly lit louge with a jukebox full of Steely Dan, America, Chicago, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Helen Reddy, Supremes, Otis Redding...you name it.  Restaurant upstairs provided GREAT hamburgers and salad with blue cheese dressing until the wee hours.  Bar provided PITCHERS of White Russians for what I remember as being $7.00 per! Wowy-wow. LOTS of greasy, blue cheesy boozy talk and really SPLENDID cheeseburgers...1/2 pound char-broiled, sauted onions, roquefort, or swiss cheese. My FAVORITE place.

Second:  My worst car accident was when I was 11.  My family was maneuvering the myriad treacherous curves in the West Virginia hills. There were five of us in a line...we were the middle car...and no room to pass the dork in front who crept up the hills at 20mph, then zoomed down at about 60! All was sorta ok, until this dork slammed on his brakes at the bottom, whereupon we all plowed into one another.  The car was totalled...accordion-pleated to death...  Mom passed out, my sis and I were thrown into the front seat, my father bashed his head against the front window, and the lady in the car in front of us amputated her arm on the glass of the window out of which she had dangled it for several miles.

Years later I learned that my third vertebrae in my neck had sustained a fracture...which caused a calcium deposit which caused me to favour my right side to compensate, which gave me more or less deadly migraines  for years. At the time, as long as everyone could walk and talk and had the usual number of digits and appendages, the medics passed over triage. Thanks, guys!

All this to say that the wreck tonight has thrown my neck out and my back is beginning to numb.  But thank God I still have my sense of humour...I'm gonna put myself to sleep with gales of gleeful laughter....NOT!

All best to kimlets everywhere. Live beautiful lives for me...do the Bunny Hop for me...hug a tree for me...and don't cry for me, Argentina!

'Night!
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Charles Pogue on January 16, 2005, 03:02:14 AM
You know the internet has reached the height of ridiculousness when husband and lovely wife are in separate rooms under the same roof, posting on the same damned site.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2005, 05:56:19 AM
I call that TECHNOLOGY!!!!

Good vibes on surviving your accident and for getting a new car DRs CP & LFJ.  It is impossible to protect yourself from idiot drivers ANYWHERE!

Late night places.....used to be a place in Indy called The Living Room - which was around the corner from the Phoenix Theatre in its original location.  Pretty good food, darts, juke box - a drink if you wanted it.  A nice place after a performance or rehearsal.  When the theatre moved to hits present location, it was closer to a place called The Elbow Room on Pennsylvania - which is more crowded, but has better food!

I hope DR MBARNUM didn't slide off the road last night!

DR RLP there was a short segment before the Pairs Skating last night about a man who had fallen during a practice (and some other clips of some bad falls and drops in Pairs) - his face was destroyed and they interviewed him.  His name was Paul....can't remember the last name.  His face is still in bad shape and he only blinks one eye - it was terrible to see.

KING OF QUEENS was a show I watched regularly when it was on the CBS Monday night comedy block.  Haven't watched it since it moved to Wednesdays, but I see it now and then in syndication.  It is funny.....I think Nicole Sullivan who used to be on MAD Tv is on it in a supporting role.  Kevin James is very funny in the lead.  Typical modern sit com - but not bad all the time.  Produced by Mr David Letterman' production company.

Worst accident....hmmmmmmmmmm
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2005, 05:56:58 AM
I don't even like to shop for MYSELF!
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JMK on January 16, 2005, 06:24:28 AM
You know the internet has reached the height of ridiculousness when husband and lovely wife are in separate rooms under the same roof, posting on the same damned site.

ROTFLMAO--weren't you the one saying we were all going to throw away our computers and re-engage in human contact?   ;D  I hope you and LJF are feeling better today, though in my experience, the day after the accident is actually when you really start to hurt.

My worst accident:  I've actually been in a couple of very bad accidents.  The worst would probably be when I was a kid and my Dad had some kind of military banquet to go to, so he and my Mom made my sister take me with her on a date.  Her boyfriend had just gotten a new Porsche convertible.  We went to a drive-in.  They put me in the middle, straddling the gearshift.  They then decided to leave the movie and go up one of SLC's many canyons to get Spudnuts (does anyone still wear a Spudnut?  :)).  I was maybe 7 or 8, and it was the first time I had strong premonitions of disaster and I told them we were going to have an accident.  Luckily my sister put me in the passenger seat and fastened my seatbelt and she moved to the middle, straddling the gearshift.  Partway up the canyon the boyfriend, who of course was speeding, hit gravel and we spun around several times and plowed into a tree going at least 60 mph.  My sister went through the windshield and seriously cut her head (over 200 stitches).  We hit with such force that the seatbelt cut a rather sizeable gash into my waist.  By the grace of G-d, some old guy was driving down the canyon and had seen our headlights go off the road and stopped and picked us up and took us to the ER.  I still remember sitting in the waiting room while they took my sister into surgery and she, in shock, kept screaming "I want a Coke!!  Give me a Coke!"  Oy, oy, oy.

Some other time (maybe later today) I will tell the poignant yet hilarious story of my Mom rear-ending my Dad (who was driving his brand-new 1961 Renault).  The only time in my life I ever saw my Mom cry (including my Dad's funeral).  :)
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Jennifer on January 16, 2005, 06:38:25 AM
DR Charles Pogue and wife Jolie Femme, I'm glad you're both okay.  What a horrible story.  Good vibes. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DR Ann, feel better vibes. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DR TCB, glad you did better yesterday.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: elmore3003 on January 16, 2005, 06:39:44 AM
Good morning, all!  While I dreamed of writing music, it seems all hell was breaking loose.  

DRCharles Pogue, I'm sorry about your accident, but it's good to know there were no injuries.  At least your cause of the accident was insured; it seems as if every article I read about an accident on the East Coast deals with either an uninsured driver or a revoked license.  So, outside of that, Mrs Lincoln, how was the play?

DRMBarnum, I hope you survived the treacherous terrain for the snows of next year.

DRSWoodyWhite, your post on shopping with the grandlads got me thinking about New York shoppers with their double strollers, too many fertility drugs in New York, and how obnoxious most young parents can be on the Upper West Side when they see their children on the weekends, since the nannies - most of whom are unprepared to be one - are the only parents the kids see during the week.  That's a whole rant unto itself for another time!

Late night places?  Well, New York never closes, so there's always a diner in  nearly every neighborhood open all night.  The market on the corner of 82nd and Amsterdam, about two doors from my apartment, is open until 2 am, so there's always a possible late-night fix.  These days, if I have to work all night on a project, I stock up around 7 pm for the loong haul.

When I was in school, at Miami U in Oxford, OH, the bars' kitchens closed at 11 or 12, so you could grab some food after a show, but if you were working late on a crew your only hope was Beasley's Bakery.  The bakers came in around 4 am, and the Miami University theatre crews used to hit Beasley's around 4:30 am for day-old pastry and milk or juice from the coolers.  We had to come in through the back door where the morning bread and other items were baking, choose our day-old goodies and pay for them, and we were allowed to sit at a table in their dining area for as long as we wanted.  I don't believe we ever stayed beyond 5:30, and my memory is they opened for business between 6:30 and 7 am.  I don't believe Beasley's exists any more, but it was one of my favorite places during grad school, 1968-1970.

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Post by: Jennifer on January 16, 2005, 06:40:52 AM
DR RLP, re: your comment yesterday about not blaming the NY Jets' kicker for their loss.  Well he did miss 2 field goals that each would have won the game.  So who else should I blame? :)

Actually I was happy the Jets lost, since they beat San Diego last week.  And my brother-in-law is a huge Steelers fan (he was NOT happy during last night's game).

Actually re: those 2 field goals.  The first one was not really his fault.  It was 47 yards or something, and he could only kick 46.  But he should have made the second one!  Add to that the fact that he did pretty badly last week! :)
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Post by: Jennifer on January 16, 2005, 06:44:28 AM
BK, KING OF QUEENS stars Kevin and James and Leah Remini and jerry stiller.  I'm not sure if you'll find it funny. I don't normally watch it, but have seen it.  Let us know what you think!

DR Jane, since you liked my peanut butter m&m comments, here are some more comments, but this time for a product that you cannot buy.
Vanilla smarties.  Normally smarties (which are basically m&ms but not so round) come in colors like pink, green, brown, purple, red ...  so all white ones seemed weird to me.  But they have a vanilla flavor (over the chocolate). And once you get used to them being all while they are quite good!
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Jennifer on January 16, 2005, 06:46:41 AM
DR Swoody: re: shopping for others.  We do this for birthdays and christmas.  ANd my mom does it regularly for my sis (she buys some of her groceries-the ones on sale that my sis wants at the store my mom goes to).  IT can be okay if the person pays you.  But I cannot believe you must do all Der Brucer's daughter's shopping! But at least the kids will have food.

Hmmm, tonight is the Golden Globes.  And Desperate Housewives.  Again we have DH on at 7pm.  But I love the GG red carpet show.  The dresses!
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: elmore3003 on January 16, 2005, 06:54:36 AM
So, today I've got to clean this dump and put some notes on paper.  I have a pops symphony chart to work on for Ron Raines, and I've been asked to score a Jule Styne song from the 1940s for Klea Blackhurst and a Jan 24 recording session.

Ron's chart will take most of today, the conductor for the Styne session will show up at some point with music and key for her (I believe he said D-flat), and my apartment right now looks like my room when I was 10!   I have at least an hour of tidying and carting junk to the trash.  I've also got to plan the time for the other wall of bookcases to be secured before they collapse.  I was going to do it in December since the work on the other wall is amazingly sturdy, but mundane matters like a health insurance quarterly premium depleted my bank account.

Heigh ho the glamorous life!
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 07:15:51 AM
DR Pogue and the Lovely Wife - Glad you're both okay! The accident sounds horrific. And, as you say, the randomness of it all gives one pause. Good vibes for a speedy recovery, both from the physical aspects and the trauma.

My worst accident: A strange one when I was a teenager. I hated my mother's third husband. (Yes, I'm using the h-word quite intentionally - there are not too many people in my life I've truly hated - but I hated this man). He was a jerk in every way. I hardly spoke to him, let alone get in the car with him. But one day I really needed a ride somewhere and he was the only one available. So I'm sitting in the passenger seat and he's driving along in normal traffic on a busy street in Toronto. We get to a light. The truck in front of us comes to a stop -- and the #%$@ man beside me is thinking about something or has a brain lapse, I don't know, but he just keeps driving. Makes no effort to slow down or stop. As if the truck weren't there. He drives full speed right into the truck. I mean INTO it - they had to pry the two vehicles apart after the accident. Luckily, I had my legs extended, bracing me, so I didn't go through the windshield. My knees got banged up, of course. Mr. Jerk, who for some reason was not hurt in any way, never even asked if I was okay. The police couldn't figure out why there were no skid marks, why no attempt was made to brake. Apparently, I sustained some sort of whip lash injury which was never treated (I didn't know I was hurt other than the bruises on my knees). Because of that I live with chronic neck and back pain which worsens the older I get.
The End.
(My mother finally divorced the jerk -- who tried to take her hard-earned money in the divorce. She paid him a settlement, but he didn't get 50% of her assets, which is what he was going for. Have I mentioned he was a jerk? He is now dead.)
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: td on January 16, 2005, 07:52:23 AM
 :'( Sad to hear of The Pogues' accident;  :) glad that everyone is uninjured.

Let's listen now, Shirley Bassey is asking "Where are you, moonraker?"
(perhaps she should put in a call to Neil Armstrong).
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Post by: Michael on January 16, 2005, 08:24:10 AM
DR. Pogues: Glad to hear you're okay

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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2005, 08:25:22 AM
I don't like any of the CBS comedies including THE KING OF QUEENS. They're just not my cup of tea, but obviously lots of people like them because they have had long runs.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2005, 08:29:49 AM
Bad, bad traffic accidents certainly show us how tenuous our lives are. We can be fine and dandy and one second later be gone.

I have been in one horrific wreck in my life, and it was my fault. I was stopped on an interstate waiting to make a left turn onto a side road. Traffic was coming so I was stopped. I looked and looked and saw no cars, so I turned the wheel, put on the gas, and ran slam bang into the driver's side of a car that had come over a hill going at least 100 MPH. If I hadn't just come from a dead stop and thus not going more than 5 MPH, we surely would have been killed. I was a junior in college, so all of this was a long, long time ago.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2005, 08:34:29 AM
Today is HT Day - Home Theater Day. My friend that I have been helping purchase equipment for his home theater is finally ready to hook it all up in the upstairs room he is turning into a home theater. I am chomping at the bit to get to it and see how all of this is going to work. The room is quite large, and the results should be spectacular once we get everything coordinated. This comes at the end of a couple of months of shopping for the various components he wanted and needed.

We selected a Toshiba 52" DLP widescreen HDTV for him. This was the set I had had my eye on, so I'm anxious to see once we get everything hooked up how wonderful it is. If it's half as great as I'm expecting, I may be making a TV purchase myself tonight.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2005, 08:36:22 AM
I loved the color pic of Mary Martin as Annie, DR George, that you used for your DVD cover shots. Was this pic inside that CD recording of ANNIE that she and Raitt made? (I never bought it on CD as I had the LP and didn't much like it.)

I'm also glad the DVD-R I made worked in your player. I'm always nervous that those homemade DVDs won't play for everyone.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 08:50:59 AM
You know the internet has reached the height of ridiculousness when husband and lovely wife are in separate rooms under the same roof, posting on the same damned site.
Not really ridiculous.  It's kind of like having two phone extentions in the house, so you can both be part of the conversation with another party.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 16, 2005, 09:07:28 AM
DR RLP, re: your comment yesterday about not blaming the NY Jets' kicker for their loss.  Well he did miss 2 field goals that each would have won the game.  So who else should I blame? :)

Actually I was happy the Jets lost, since they beat San Diego last week.  And my brother-in-law is a huge Steelers fan (he was NOT happy during last night's game).

Actually re: those 2 field goals.  The first one was not really his fault.  It was 47 yards or something, and he could only kick 46.  But he should have made the second one!  Add to that the fact that he did pretty badly last week! :)

Blame the team.  Had the defense managed to stop the other team, the other team would not have scored as many points.

Had the offense, including the quarterback, done its job correctly, the kicker would NOT have been in a position to HAVE to save the game for them.  He is no more guilty than anyone else on the team for the team having lost.

They only bring out the kicker when the offense cannot move the ball any longer...it's not the kicker's fault the entire offensive line is unable to score a touchdown.

It's great when a team has a kicker they can rely upon to get them the points they need to win a game.  Yes, he's hired to "make" those kicks.  And very good teams often need the kicker to make a crucial 3-point play when time is running out and they can't possibly hope to score before the clock ticks out.

But stuff happens and it's never an exact science.  My point is that he, alone, is not responsible for the team's loss.  
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 09:08:46 AM
Good Morning!

Well, I need to get ready to get ready to get ready to head in for the matinee.... in less than two hours!  -And there are street closings downtown due to the Inaugural Parade practice... So...

DR Pogues - Glad to know you're both all right.  Good Post-Accident Vibes.

As for late night eats - In Richmond, 3rd Street Diner, 4th Street Diner, Aunt Sarah's Pancake House.  Here in northern Virginia: Bob & Edith's Diner and the Amphora (great 24-hour places).

Details later....

As for car accidents...  Hmm... My first one in my car, I think.   -I remember the damage, but now I can't remember how it happened.  And there was one in my father's Impala on the 14th Street Bridge that involved a truck hauling some dirt.  Let's just say, the hub of the tire took off the rear view mirror.  However, that was basically all the damage.  However, again, seeing that tire through my window.... Yikes!

OK... I gotta run...

Laters...
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 16, 2005, 09:12:32 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on January 14, 2005, 11:39:46 AM

"I like thighs.  Do you like thighs?"

Name movie, actor delivering the line, and actor to whom the line was delivered.


And Dan in Toronto offered:
 
What's New Pussycat?
Penny O
Peter Sellers



I plumb forgot to follow up on this and I apologize.

To my knowledge, Penny O was NOT in "What's New, Pussycat?"

Peter O'Toole WAS, and it was to Peter O'Toole that Peter Sellers delivered the line.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 16, 2005, 09:23:04 AM
There's a topic - when you were younger what were your favorite late-night eateries and what did you like to have.

When I was in college, one of my favorite after-movie treats was stopping at a Shonee's for one of their hot fudge sundaes.

There was a bakery in town that closed at 8 p.m., but you could drop by at 7:30 p.m. and get a baker's dozen, plus whatever was left at "baker's dozen price", of the most scrumptious apple fritters I've ever tasted.

When I lived in Indianapolis, my favorite "late-night" place to go was White Castle.  I'd get a dozen burgers, an order of onion chips and a large milk shake.  I'd take them home and watch science fiction movies on TV.  Man!  Nothing like a White Castle burger!!!! YUM!
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 16, 2005, 09:27:57 AM
Re:  The ladies' finals in figure skating.

Long Live Michelle Kwan, Queen of the U.S. Ladies!

However, I'll concede MattH's point about their performances...they did not look strong, any of them.  I don't think Michelle Kwan has a prayer of defeating Irina Slutskaya or the Japanese girls at World's unless she wholly revamps her program to include triple-triples.  She'll need at least one combination, but would be ultra-competitive with two.  She is with Rafael Artunian, her coach, because he's strong in coaching jumps.  I've seen no proof of that in the year she's been with him, but I'll trust that there are some surprises on the horizon.  

She's still the most glorious thing on ice...but she needs to take some risks.

Johnny Weir needs to take his jumps up a notch, as well.  I hope he's working on a quad or two, preferably one in combination with a triple.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 16, 2005, 09:40:45 AM
I'm very glad you and your wife escaped unharmed (so far as we know at this time), DR Pogue.

I deliberately plot out "safe" routes for myself to -- hopefully -- prevent such encounters.  We have a number of traffic "hot spots" that I avoid at all costs.  

But even "safe" routes have their dangers.  I cannot totally blame cell phones for the lack of concentration other drivers are exhibiting, but the phones are a serious danger to everyone.  

Law enforcement simply isn't around any more to cite traffic violations/violators.  Red lights are routinely run.  I've been "nearly" hit several times just crossing a street as a pedestrian...twice by a city bus.  I've called in and reported the incident, along with the bus number, but nothing to my knowledge is ever done.  I've certainly never gotten an apology from anyone.

I recommend you buy (if you don't have some) a bag of Epsom Salts and dissolve them in a tub of very warm water...and then soak your body in them.  The salts soothe/ease the aches your muscles will no doubt inform you are there in due time.  

The salts will help...greatly.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 10:29:51 AM
Good morning!  I got my full eight hours of sleep and now I am ready, willing, and able (RWA, in Internet lingo) to bunny hop all the livelong day and night.

What I find funny about King of Queens is that it's been on for seven years and I've never heard of it before last night.  

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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 10:30:47 AM
elmore, nobody here but us chickens.  What Styne song is Klea doing and for what album?  We love Klea.
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Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 10:48:39 AM
Cluck, cluck. (http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/tiere/animal-smiley-032.gif)
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 10:49:26 AM
So many people are torn between watching the Golden Globes and Desperate Housewives.

Me, I'm planning on watching Iron Chef America!

Not only is the host my fave, Alton Brown, but this week's challenger is Chicago-based chef Rick Bayless, who is such a cutie!

 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Ann on January 16, 2005, 11:02:43 AM
Good morning all
I slept in this morning, which felt good.  I woke up totally stuffed up in my nose, which did not feel good.  However, I took a long hot shower and that seems to have helped.  
I had strange dreams of large waves and trying to rescue children from them.  I suppose it makes sense, given that last night I watched a lot of the Tsunami Aid concert and caught part of Blue Crush, a rather bad movie about surfing huge waves.  
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Post by: Danise on January 16, 2005, 11:04:04 AM
Hi folks.

Thank goodness nothing really bad happened to the Pouges!  I know you will be sore but I’m so glad you are not really hurt.  The car can be replaced, you and the Lovely Wife can not.

I have never had an accident myself and can only remember being in one when I was growing up.

It’s a bit of a long story but it was back in the time when I was what I would call a bit “sensitive”.  My parents had bought a used travel trailer.  All I know is that I couldn’t stand to go near the thing.  I kept telling them that it wasn’t going to be around for very long so there was no point in it.

My parents, on the other hand, spent many, many a night sitting in it before we took it out for its first trip.

The parents decided to take it on the annual trip to Pittsburgh.   The night before we left I had a dream.  I saw that thing turning end over end.  I told my parents before we left that it would not be coming back with us. They laughed.

We made it to Georgia and stayed the night.   Everything was fine and my parents said that dream was just that—a bad dream.  

The next day we stopped at rest stop somewhere on the way.  I laid down in the back of the car to take a nap.  The next think I knew I heard my Mom scream and as I looked out the window, there was the trailer BESIDE the car!

Then it was turning end over end just like I saw it in my dream!

We were all pretty shook up but unharmed.  We learned that the trailer had popped off the hitch but if it hadn’t, the car would have turned over with it.  

It was a total loss and as I predicted, it did not make the trip home with us.  

I still remember the cop saying how lucky we were.  I also remember the ketchup dripping out the door of the thing and the cop asking if there was anyone in it.  

We continued the trip the Pittsburgh sans trailer.


DR Panni, I wanted to ask if Chooster will be making the trip to NYC with you.  Think of the possible photo opps!

 
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: elmore3003 on January 16, 2005, 11:09:38 AM
elmore, nobody here but us chickens.  What Styne song is Klea doing and for what album?  We love Klea.

Dear Friend BK, I don't know the name of the song!  I've been waiting here all morning for the conductor to call me.  It's for PS Classics, and it's for an Jule Styne Centennial album, I believe, since 2005 is his centennial.

I love Klea, too!  You and I had dinner with her at Joe Allen's many eons ago.  I feel like the opening to STAR WARS.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: TCB on January 16, 2005, 11:21:29 AM
You know the internet has reached the height of ridiculousness when husband and lovely wife are in separate rooms under the same roof, posting on the same damned site.

No, I believe the height of ridiculousness is when husband and lovely wife are in separate rooms under the same roof, having phone sex with each other.

I certainly hope that both Pogues will be okay and have little to show from their accident, but a few bruises and a new car.



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Post by: DearReaderLaura on January 16, 2005, 11:21:56 AM
Good morning, fellow dear readers.

Glad to hear the Pogues are unhurt after their accident. How frightening!

I was only in one accident: in North Hollywood, last year. Some guy turned left in front of me, without first ascertaining there were no other cars occupying the same space. No damage to my car -- his wasn't so lucky.

Now I am off to a mind-numbing meeting, which should last several hours.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 11:24:58 AM
I'm trying to figure out what my Sunday shall consist of.  I like to know whay my Sunday shall consist of and yet I do not know what my Sunday shall consist of.  

Last night I dreamed I was in Manderley.

In my dream, well, it was a fascinating dream which took place at a record label I used to work for (not the one that shall not be mentioned).  I know why I dreamed it, too, so that's always fun.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 11:26:13 AM
Page four, how exciting.
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Post by: Danise on January 16, 2005, 11:28:24 AM
Don't you wish there was a such thing as dream recorder?  I think it would be neat to be able to replay what I dream at night.  Well, maybe not all the time but it would be nice to have the chance if I wanted to.  
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Ann on January 16, 2005, 11:29:14 AM
I haven't been in a serious accident, luckily.  The worst was something that happened a few years ago at a four-way stop, and it was my fault.  It was about 8:30 in the morning, I was making a left turn, and the sun was directly in my face.  I decided the way was clear, and went...it wasn't...there was a lady going across, and I banged into her back right side.  No one was hurt, but boy was I traumatized...I thought my parents were going to kill me.
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Post by: TCB on January 16, 2005, 11:39:49 AM
Bad, bad traffic accidents certainly show us how tenuous our lives are. We can be fine and dandy and one second later be gone.

I have been in one horrific wreck in my life, and it was my fault. I was stopped on an interstate waiting to make a left turn onto a side road. Traffic was coming so I was stopped. I looked and looked and saw no cars, so I turned the wheel, put on the gas, and ran slam bang into the driver's side of a car that had come over a hill going at least 100 MPH. If I hadn't just come from a dead stop and thus not going more than 5 MPH, we surely would have been killed. I was a junior in college, so all of this was a long, long time ago.


When I was a junior in college, I don't beleive cars went any faster than 5 MPH.

You will forgive me if I refrain from discussing auto accidents. Today is the anniversary of the day my mother and her friend were killed in an automobile accident, when the car they were in was struck by a car driven by one of two young men drag racing down a main city street at two o'clock on a Sunday afternoon.  

Your whole world can indeed change in an instant.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Danise on January 16, 2005, 11:41:52 AM
DR TCB, I'm so sorry to hear that.  Of all days for the subject to come up.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 12:01:22 PM
Well, we can put that topic away and have more topics, but you dear readers are supposed to be coming up with them.

I, of course, like the late-night food topic.  I'm thinking about driving in my motor car to Glendale to visit Bookfellows.  I've been told there is a fantastic place across the street called Porto's where they have extraordinary pulled pork sandwiches.  
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Danise on January 16, 2005, 12:07:08 PM
Humm, I  don't usually stay up that late so late night food is a rare thing for me.  

PULLED pork?  Is there a such thing as PUSHED pork?
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Post by: Charles Pogue on January 16, 2005, 12:07:15 PM
Ron, was it Shonee's or Shoney's?  I'm assuming it was the Big boy franchise in the South...which brings up an interesting question how many different names were the Big Boy restaurants known under?  Through much of the South, it was Shoney's Big Boy,  I believe.  In Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati where I grew up it was known as Frisch's Big Boy.   Out here in California, it's known as Bob's Big Boy.   Any others...?
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Post by: Charles Pogue on January 16, 2005, 12:08:29 PM
BK, I was at Bookfellows' Friday.  It seems every time I go they've got another sub-genre and another bookcase.  They need to expand.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: TCB on January 16, 2005, 12:13:00 PM
No, please, don't put away the topic because of me.  I was just commenting on why I wasn't going to reply to that topic.  I didn't mean that everyone had to stop discussing accidents.  The Pogues certainly didn't choose to have an accident last night.  I am the one who should apologize for putting a damper on things.  Sorry about that!
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: ozderek on January 16, 2005, 12:19:59 PM
Good morning all.

Just dropped in to wish you all a great day.

I'ts 7.20am Monday here.  I've been at work since 6.30am.  (Oh! The Injustice!)

Here's a suggested topic ...

*** If you could take ANY book you have ever read and have it turned into a musical, which book would it be ......?

Mine would be Simon Callow's "Love is Where It Falls" ... the friendship he had with his agent was full of love, pathos, humour and drama.  Every time I read this I am moved, moved, moved!

Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Danise on January 16, 2005, 12:21:45 PM
Did anyone watch the new Battlestar?  I watched the first half  but went to bed about fifth teen minutes into the second hour.  

I'm watching the repeat of the mini series now and they will repeat the show I missed as well.  Maybe I will like it better on second viewing.
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Post by: Danise on January 16, 2005, 12:24:42 PM
I've always thought The Ghost and Mrs. Muir would make a good play/musical.
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Post by: ozderek on January 16, 2005, 12:26:34 PM
I've always thought The Ghost and Mrs. Muir would make a good play/musical.

i used to love watching the tv series when i was young (sooooo long ago!!!)  ;D
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Post by: JMK on January 16, 2005, 12:28:57 PM
Here's a topic some of you may find interesting (then again, maybe not).  What interesting people (aside from those here at HHW) have you met through the internet, and how did you meet them?

On eBay I have either won from or sold to Kristoffer Tabori and Dale Launer (who knows the Pogues, I believe).

From my Frances Farmer article I have gotten to know a number of interesting people of renown, including Leonard Maltin, Emmy-winning makeup guy Mark Shostrom,  Peabody award winning documentarian David Isay, Washington Post writer and Walter Freeman biographer Jack El-Hai and mystery writer John Bloch.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on January 16, 2005, 12:29:42 PM
Ozderek, I have an autographed copy of Love Is Where It Falls...as you say lovely book about an unusual love story...
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Post by: Danise on January 16, 2005, 12:29:59 PM
I have a few memories of the TV show.  Wasn't Charles Nelson Reily (spelling?) on the show?
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Post by: JMK on January 16, 2005, 12:30:19 PM
I've always thought The Ghost and Mrs. Muir would make a good play/musical.

It's been optioned and workshopped at least once.  I can't recall right now who did it (no one outstandingly famous, if I'm remembering correctly, which I probably am not), but perhaps BK knows.  Yes, BK knows all, except about Small Circle of Friends and King of Queens.  :)
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Post by: JMK on January 16, 2005, 12:35:38 PM
I have a few memories of the TV show.  Wasn't Charles Nelson Reily (spelling?) on the show?

Charles Nelson Reilly.  Yes, and I believe he won an Emmy for it.  It also had a delicious theme, IIRC, kind of a Charles Fox-ish harpsichord number.
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Post by: Jane on January 16, 2005, 12:35:43 PM
TCB I’m not surprised the playwright was pleased with your performance and also happy he could be there again last night.  Congratulations on another successful night.

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Post by: ozderek on January 16, 2005, 12:43:18 PM
Ozderek, I have an autographed copy of Love Is Where It Falls...as you say lovely book about an unusual love story...

absolutely.  there is so much love throughout the book ... an honest account of friendships and romances ... highly recommended reading for everybody.

(as for the autographed copy .. i am green with envy ... !)
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Post by: Danise on January 16, 2005, 12:47:39 PM
So what is the book about?
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Post by: Iris* on January 16, 2005, 12:48:56 PM
Regarding late night restaurants- When I lived in Santa Monica, Zucky's Deli was the place to go. It was a Jewish deli/coffee shop, busy even at 4a.m. Rodney Dangerfield was a regular customer, and I remember how he would excoriate the waitress if his corned beef wasn't lean enough.
And, bk, Roy's was the first restaurant I visited when I moved to Los Angeles. I LOVED that playing card/menu concept. Was the restaurant on the site of the former estate of John Barrymore? Great food, captivating crowd.
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Post by: Jane on January 16, 2005, 12:55:02 PM
You know the internet has reached the height of ridiculousness when husband and lovely wife are in separate rooms under the same roof, posting on the same damned site.

 ;D
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Post by: Jane on January 16, 2005, 12:56:05 PM

Charles Pogue & La Jolie Femme I know how scary an accident like that is and am very happy you are somewhat okay.  Gentle massages and whirlpool baths help with related aches and pains.  Don’t be surprised if you are a bit “jumpy” for awhile.  You might even find yourself hitting imaginary brakes when you are a passenger.

Bruce I remember when you were in that that accident.   It was amazing you weren’t hurt more.  Shows the value of seat belts.

SWW when we lived in Michigan I found I could not stop at a yellow (and often red) light without checking my rear view mirror since the cars more often than not continued through the light.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 16, 2005, 12:57:39 PM
I've been thinking about the numerous car accidents I was in between 1962 and 1979, when I moved to New York and gave up automobiles.  Every accident but one was because I'm a pathetic drver and they're all too embarassing to dredge up.  

On a happier note, I heard today one of the loveliest Christmas songs ever on a really bad album.  The song is a Swedish song, I believe, "Koppangen" by Pereric Moraeus, sung twice on the album, once in Swedish and  once in a nice English translation.  The singer, whom I generally admire, is Anne Sofie von Otter, but her concept of singing American pop music, which she also pulls on her Kurt Weill album, is to croon under pitch with sloppy diction, as if all pop singers don't enunciate! or sing well!  She should be forced after a well-sung opera night to listen to Guy Haines, Doris Day, and others with a special way with the words and a tune!  Just pisses me off.

On the plus side, her two versions of "Kopangen," accompanied by guitar and accordion, are totally stunning.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 16, 2005, 12:59:31 PM
DRJane, did you get the results of my sleuthing today?
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Post by: Charles Pogue on January 16, 2005, 01:16:31 PM
Danise, Callow's book is about himself, a homosexual actor, and one of Britain's most famous literary agents, Peggy Ramsay (she handle most of the towering playwrights of the day), a much older woman, and their rather passionate, albeit unconsummated, platonic love affair until her death.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2005, 01:28:20 PM
Frisch's Big Boy....my favorite sandwich was The Brawny Lad.....mmmmmmmm.  Now I want one.
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Post by: Dan-in-Toronto on January 16, 2005, 01:29:02 PM
DR Pogues,

Glad you're both well. I was in an accident a couple of years back, and found physiotherapy to be a great help. (It should hopefully be covered by your insurance.)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 16, 2005, 01:35:39 PM
Ron, was it Shonee's or Shoney's?  I'm assuming it was the Big boy franchise in the South...which brings up an interesting question how many different names were the Big Boy restaurants known under?  Through much of the South, it was Shoney's Big Boy,  I believe.  In Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati where I grew up it was known as Frisch's Big Boy.   Out here in California, it's known as Bob's Big Boy.   Any others...?

And THAT's the danger of living in California....you tend to southwesternize things...or Indianize them...it was, of course, "Shoney's."  
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Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 01:36:03 PM
My adventures so far today...
Took Wonderdog to the dogpark a 7 AM.
Went back to bed. Got up.
I decided not to go to the screening of THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES, as I really need to do some writing and I had wasted the early morning hours sleeping.
Sooo, just to get a bit of exercise and fresh air, I walked over and returned the DVD of THE VILLAGE to its rightful owner. I was going to go straight home, but it's so beautiful out that I decided to walk over to the Farmers Market before heading back in. At the Market I purchased a few things - including some lovely red roses which were dirt cheap as the market was near closing. At the market I saw the handsome Mr. Harry Hamlin and his lovely wife of the full lips, Miss Lisa Rinna. I headed home, but on the way, popped in to Peets to see what they had to offer for breakfast (nothing I liked) - but in front of me - purchasing a SCONE, I do believe - was Miss Marissa Winokur with her very cute boyfriend (well, I assume he was her bf - they seemed pretty chummy). And now I'm home and contemplating breakfast, after which I shall write like a pregnant gazelle on 'shrooms.
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Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 01:39:53 PM
Danise - I didn't answer your question the other day.. i don't know where I'll be staying in NY. When DD comes back, I'll get her researching a hotel (and flight) for me.. She's very good at finding bargains at good hotels.

RE your other questions.... I might have a hard time explaining Chooster to airport security, so he'll stay home and guard the home environment. I just hope he has no wild parties.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 16, 2005, 01:47:27 PM
RE your other questions.... I might have a hard time explaining Chooster to airport security, so he'll stay home and guard the home environment. I just hope he has no wild parties.

Wooden he just?
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Post by: Danise on January 16, 2005, 01:53:26 PM
So the book is a true story. Those are always interesting.

As for meeting interesting people while on line.  I’ve only really posted on one other board.  I made some nice friendships and guess I also ticked some people off.  I’ve talked with a couple of actors but I didn’t stay in touch with them.  I figure they are very busy and I didn’t want to become a bother.

I mostly stay in touch with some through PM’s/e-mails.  I guess my not posting made some mad because they have me blocked.  That hurt at first but now I feel like, “Oh well”.   I don’t have them blocked so if they want to talk, the ball’s in their court.  

Darn, I was hoping to meet Chooster if I can come up.  I’m still thinking—part of it is that I have to put in for the time off.  I don’t expect a problem but you never know.  

I checked on average temps for that time of year and it said the high was around 48 degrees F with a low of about 34.  I understand that cold is a colder cold then the cold I’m used to at those temps.  Did that make sense?  I ordered some wool pants as a just in case, along with some thermal underwear/socks since I don’t do cold very well.  
 

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Post by: elmore3003 on January 16, 2005, 02:02:53 PM

I checked on average temps for that time of year and it said the high was around 48 degrees F with a low of about 34.  I understand that cold is a colder cold then the cold I’m used to at those temps.  Did that make sense?  I ordered some wool pants as a just in case, along with some thermal underwear/socks since I don’t do cold very well.  


The wind comes flying around the corners and it's freezing!  In 1974, two friends and I came in for the first Saturday night perfor4mance of CANDIDE at the Broadway Theatre after its transfer from Brooklyn Academy, and my memory is that it was the March 17 weekend.  We froze!  There have been several snowstorms in the past ten years in April. so March is definitely chilly.
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Post by: vixmom on January 16, 2005, 02:10:21 PM
.  

.  Lots of bumps and bruises, aches and pains for us...will probably have to see a doctor just to get an all clear later this week, but thankfully no one is dead or seriously hurt.

Now the hassle of the insurance and getting a new car, etc. I hate this crap.  But I'm alive. I wasn't so sure I would be as I watched that car loom up on me.

Many feel better vibes coming your way, also anti insurance hassel vibes and bargain car vibes.  I'm glad none of you were serously injured
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Post by: Danise on January 16, 2005, 02:19:11 PM
DR Elmore, do you think there is a good chance it will snow?  I would very much like to see that!
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 02:33:10 PM
Yes, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir was turned into a pretty wretched musical - it's been workshopped but never staged.  I can't remember who wrote the score, but it was very mundane - not a good thing for a Ghost and Mrs. Muir musical.  The music just droned on unmemorably, and the lyrics weren't so hot either.  The book was by Dale Wasserman.  The woman who held the rights, Anita Berman, produced my play, The Good One, in tandem with Varese Sarabande.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 02:34:09 PM
I went to Bookfellows but didn't purchase anything.  Didn't go to Porto's because I just wasn't hungry.  Next time.    It's a beautiful day here in LA - sunny and best of all, warm.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 02:34:27 PM
I just sat outside and read a magazine.  So nice.
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Post by: Danise on January 16, 2005, 02:38:26 PM
We're under a wind chill advisory for tonight.  35 degrees or lower.  Burrr.  
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Post by: Danise on January 16, 2005, 02:38:52 PM
I forgot the F.
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Post by: Jay on January 16, 2005, 02:49:35 PM
Last night I attended a remarkable recital by Miss Renee Fleming at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Los Angeles Music Center, Dear Readers.

She opened with a lovely set of five arias by Mr. George Frideric Handel, and followed that with a trying set of seven early songs by Mr. Alban Berg.

The set following the interval was the most interesting one of the evening for me.  It began with "I Can Smell the Sea Air" from Mr. Andre Previn's opera A Streetcar Named Desire.  Next up was an incredible song--a monodrama, really--composed by Mr. John Kander.  It was entitled "A Letter from Sullivan Ballou" and the words are comprised of a letter from a soldier (the text indicates that he is fighting in the Civil War) to his beloved wife.  "Lest I should not be able to write again, I feel impelled to write a few lines that may fall under your eye when I shall be no more..." is how the song begins and Miss Fleming drew many a tear from the audience with her rendition.  The set ended with "Ain't It a Pretty Night" from Mr. Carlisle Floyd's woefully underperformed Susannah.

The fourth and final set of the evening consisted of six songs by Mr. Robert Schumann.

Miss Fleming was in a generous mood last night, and delivered five encores:  a thoroughly exquisite "O Mio Babbino Caro" from Mr. Giacomo Puccini's Gianni Schicchi, Mr. Richard Strauss' "Cecilie," another aria from Susannah (could this be a new role Miss Fleming is preparing?), "Summertime" from Porgy and Bess and finally another song by Mr. Strauss, "Morgen."

Miss Fleming's creamy vocal quality, delicate pianissimi, amazing breath control and personal charm were all in conspicuous evidence last night.  The audience was enthralled!
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Post by: Danise on January 16, 2005, 02:56:03 PM
Yes, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir was turned into a pretty wretched musical - it's been workshopped but never staged.  I can't remember who wrote the score, but it was very mundane - not a good thing for a Ghost and Mrs. Muir musical.  The music just droned on unmemorably, and the lyrics weren't so hot either.  The book was by Dale Wasserman.  The woman who held the rights, Anita Berman, produced my play, The Good One, in tandem with Varese Sarabande.

So what does that mean?  That there is a musical out there of The Ghost and Mrs Muir but it never opened?  

Could new songs/music be written for it?
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Post by: Jay on January 16, 2005, 02:56:56 PM
May I just say that after all the crappy weather we've endured here in Lalaland over the past few weeks what a pleasure it is to have all the windows open and a pleasant warm breeze blowing through the house?
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 02:59:22 PM
No, it never opened and was never staged anywhere, if I remember correctly.  If the rights are still held by these people, no, it can't have a new score written.  If the rights have reverted to their owner, yes, it can be re-licensed.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 03:04:15 PM
I forgot to mention that when I was at Mitchell Books yesterday, he had some interesting souvenir programs from musicals - I picked up Timbuktu, and this one - Carnival in Flanders, a huge flop which contained a song that would go on to become a standard and a classic, Here's that Rainy Day.

Here is the title page of the program.  If you called a musical "A Gay and Lusty Musical" today, I think you know what you'd be in store for.
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Post by: Danise on January 16, 2005, 03:04:44 PM
Well, that (pardon my language) sucks.   :(

I could see that show as a kind of Harvey.  You would either have someone play the ghost or just play off of people reacting to the ghost.
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Post by: JMK on January 16, 2005, 03:23:32 PM
Well, that (pardon my language) sucks.   :(

I could see that show as a kind of Harvey.  You would either have someone play the ghost or just play off of people reacting to the ghost.


Harvey's been musicalized, too.   I defer to BK for a sparkling critique.  :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 16, 2005, 03:25:59 PM
DR Elmore, do you think there is a good chance it will snow?  I would very much like to see that!

DRDanise, I can't promise anything.  We're still waiting for snow.

I went over to Barnes & Noble and picked up Michael Portantiere's THEATERMANIA GUIDE TO MUSICAL THEATER RECORDINGS.  It's hard to put it down!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 16, 2005, 03:28:09 PM
Last night I attended a remarkable recital by Miss Renee Fleming at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Los Angeles Music Center, Dear Readers.


DRJay, who accompanied her?
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 03:29:35 PM
I'm not familiar with the Harvey musical.
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Post by: Tomovoz on January 16, 2005, 03:34:33 PM
It didn't stand a ghost of a chance.
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Post by: Dan-in-Toronto on January 16, 2005, 03:39:39 PM
SAY HELLO TO HARVEY opened (and closed) in Toronto in the early 1980s. Leslie Bricusse wrote the score, and Donald O'Connor and Patricia Routledge starred. I didn't see it, but if I recall the reviews were not dreadful. I think the husband of a friend stage-managed the show, and I'll see if he can provide more details.
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Post by: Jay on January 16, 2005, 03:41:16 PM
DRJay, who accompanied her?

Mr. Hartmut Holl.  (With an umlaut over the "o.")
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Post by: JMK on January 16, 2005, 03:44:59 PM
SAY HELLO TO HARVEY opened (and closed) in Toronto in the early 1980s. Leslie Bricusse wrote the score, and Donald O'Connor and Patricia Routledge starred. I didn't see it, but if I recall the reviews were not dreadful. I think the husband of a friend stage-managed the show, and I'll see if he can provide more details.

Patricia Routledge co-starred.  Ken Mandelbaum (all of a sudden) says Bricusse's score was dreadful, but I'm not sure if he actually saw the show.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2005, 04:18:54 PM
Didn't Dolores Gray win a Tony Award for her few performances in CARNIVAL IN FLANDERS?

Still no MBARNUM - hope he isn't stuck beside the road in his new car somewhere.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2005, 04:19:57 PM
I think they must have a camera and commentator every 6 1/2 feet on the Red Carpet at the Golden Globes Awards.

DR DANISE what happened to your avatar?
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 04:53:03 PM
Welcome new lurker Cillaliz!  Join us, we're ever so much fun.

Will we be having regular Golden Globe reports?  It IS tonight, isn't it?
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Post by: Jay on January 16, 2005, 05:05:14 PM
Will we be having regular Golden Globe reports?  It IS tonight, isn't it?

Please!  No spoilers!  The Golden Globes are being broadcast on tape-delay on the West Coast.  (8 pm PST.)  You can talk about the fashions (and the fashion faux pas) all you like, however.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 05:06:42 PM
Yes, no spoilers.  But we must hear about what to keep our eyes open for.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 05:07:06 PM
It seems like I've been watching Ice Station Zebra for three weeks.
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Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 05:14:27 PM
This may seem like a silly question, but...
I fell asleep watching 1776 this afternoon. (Didn't finish it last night and I guess I'm more tired than I thought.) Anyway, when I woke up, there was a charming duet between Wm Daniels and his absent wife, then something which seemed vaguely familiar... and I realized I had seen this section before. Sooo, my question is - If a DVD ends and nothing is done (ie - the watcher is asleep) does it start to play again? ???
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Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 05:15:56 PM
PS - I have no idea how long I was asleep. I thought it was only for a few minutes, but maybe not. Not if half the movie replayed while I was snoozing.
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 05:32:40 PM
I, of course, like the late-night food topic.  I'm thinking about driving in my motor car to Glendale to visit Bookfellows.  I've been told there is a fantastic place across the street called Porto's where they have extraordinary pulled pork sandwiches.  
I remember Portos always had a crowd at lunchtime.  It's got a reputation for being the best Cuban bakery (http://www.portosbakery.com/) outside Cuba and Miami.
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 05:37:07 PM
Vibes to TCB

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Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 05:46:58 PM
I've long thought that two books written for young people by Edward Eager, Half Magic and Knight's Castle, would be good source material for musicals.  Only they would work better as films than stage musicals, unless we had financial resources of Macintosh.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 06:00:09 PM
Where in tarnation IS everyone?  You'd think the Golden Globes were on.  And speaking of such things, where in tarnation IS Jane?
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 06:05:16 PM
Ron, was it Shonee's or Shoney's?  I'm assuming it was the Big boy franchise in the South...which brings up an interesting question how many different names were the Big Boy restaurants known under?  Through much of the South, it was Shoney's Big Boy,  I believe.  In Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati where I grew up it was known as Frisch's Big Boy.   Out here in California, it's known as Bob's Big Boy.   Any others...?
Bob's Big Boy is the original.  At the Frisch's Big Boy website (http://www.frischs.com/timeline/timeline.asp#), they acknowledge that Dave Frisch was introduced to the sandwich by it's originator, Bob Wian of Glendale, Ca, back in 1946.  It was Wian who developed the double-decker burger, slicing the bun into three parts and putting two patties between the parts.  Frisch's contribution was to switch the Thousand Island dressing to a homemade tartar sauce.

The two companies are quite separate, although the Big Boy character is used by both companies.
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 06:06:19 PM
I'm watching Bayless on Iron Chef America.  Golden Globes?  I think Bette Midler has two of 'em.
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Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 06:23:36 PM
News flash: I just came back from getting an 8X8 pan to make corn bread. Probably not tonight - but now I have everything I need whenever the urge hits me.
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Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 06:32:25 PM
Golden Globe Report: Just turned on the pre-show on the TV-Guide Channel. Here's Joan Rivers with Andre Lloyd W. (paraphrased somewhat)...
Joan - "How lovely to meet you!'
ALW - "We've met."
Joan - "Oh. Where?"
...
Joan - "And is this the first time you've been nominated for best song?"
ALW - "No, we were nominated for Evita."
Joan - "Oh. Did you win?
ALW -"Yes, we did."
Joan - "Congratulations."
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Post by: ozderek on January 16, 2005, 06:33:55 PM
It didn't stand a ghost of a chance.

SPOOKY!
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Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 06:37:35 PM
Joan interviewing Jessica Walter...

Joan - "Here's an old friend. We used to go trick or treating together when our kids were young. -- Barbara Walters!"
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2005, 06:44:24 PM
Thanks for the welcome.  I'll probably just lurk for awhile but will no doubt join in soon!
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Post by: Dan-in-Toronto on January 16, 2005, 06:57:19 PM
And remember this Joan winner from a few years back?

"LOOK! Here comes F. Murray Abraham! What? It's Ben Kingsely? It looks exactly like F. Murray Abraham!"
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Post by: JMK on January 16, 2005, 06:57:19 PM
This may seem like a silly question, but...
I fell asleep watching 1776 this afternoon. (Didn't finish it last night and I guess I'm more tired than I thought.) Anyway, when I woke up, there was a charming duet between Wm Daniels and his absent wife, then something which seemed vaguely familiar... and I realized I had seen this section before. Sooo, my question is - If a DVD ends and nothing is done (ie - the watcher is asleep) does it start to play again? ???

Panni, some DVDs do indeed repeat.  However, I bet what happened is you caught the reprise of the "Till then" section of one of the "letters" songs.
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Post by: Jane on January 16, 2005, 07:01:46 PM
Where in tarnation IS everyone?  You'd think the Golden Globes were on.  And speaking of such things, where in tarnation IS Jane?

Reading the posts.  :)  I'm almost done.
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Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 07:02:25 PM
Golden Globe pre-show report: I would like a dollar for each time someone utters the phrase, "You look amazing!"

I have to say that the Globes is a silly silly show - but a guilty pleasure.
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Post by: Jane on January 16, 2005, 07:06:36 PM
Jennifer I prefer M & M’s to Smarties but vanilla sounds interesting.  For years Craig had an M & M guy (he might still be packed away in storage).  You pulled his arm down and out came M& M’s.  Craig or I kept him stocked mostly with the peanut butter ones.  I should say Craig stocked him, and I restocked him after eating all the M & M’s.  ;D

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Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 07:07:51 PM
Joan interviewing Emily Watson who is nominated for The Life and Death of Peter Sellers.
"Did you know him?" (She must've been a child when he died.)
Then, when Emily politely answers no, Joan goes on with,
"He introduced my husband and me."
Emily pauses... then says, "Congratulations."
Joan goes on...
"He was a sonofabitch to a lot of people."
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Post by: Jane on January 16, 2005, 07:10:10 PM
TCB changing the subject is fine with me having been in too many accidents by body has not forgotten.

JMK, online I have met several cousins in England, including my cousin Jane.  For some reason I like having a cousin with my name and one that I think is a super nice person.   While searching for my mother’s father I met a woman who was kind enough to find where my grandfather is buried.  She and I are now friends.
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Post by: Jane on January 16, 2005, 07:14:18 PM
Panni the Peter Seller's one is the best yet. ::)
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Post by: Dan-in-Toronto on January 16, 2005, 07:19:55 PM
Joan on Larry King last week:

Yes, Larry, Prince Charles is a friend of mine.
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Post by: Jane on January 16, 2005, 07:22:55 PM
Was that it?
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Post by: Dan-in-Toronto on January 16, 2005, 07:24:27 PM
(The context was that Joan Rivers adores Prince Charles, Prince Harry was at a costume party, and they should leave the kid alone.)
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 07:26:57 PM
I forgot the F.
That's OK, Danise.  I figured the F was implied.

In a multitude of ways.

But you're too much of a lady.

 ::)

 ;)
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Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 07:28:09 PM
BIG problem - I've eaten my popcorn and the actual show hasn't even started yet. ...Many of the kernels didn't pop - so I suppose I could make a second batch when the show starts and not feel TOO guilty.
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Post by: Jane on January 16, 2005, 07:30:26 PM
Hi Cillaliz, join in when you feel comfortable.
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Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 07:34:58 PM
And one for Mahler. (Who's up for a Golden Globe.)
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Post by: Jane on January 16, 2005, 07:35:33 PM

We spoke to Bryan in Portland today.  Yesterday the only person who could get to work was Bryan so he was elected.  It only took him an hour and a half to take the normally 30 minute drive, and that was after putting chains on his tires.  The software store he works at is inside a mall where only a few of the store were able to open, and there were even fewer shoppers.  He was at work a couple of hours when the mall decided to close for the day.  He said the roads are better today.
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Post by: Jane on January 16, 2005, 07:37:47 PM
I'm leaving for the night-guess I will have to wait until tomorrow to hear about MBarnum's adventures on the roads and in the city.  Bryan said the downtown stores were open since most of the employees are walking distance from work.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JMK on January 16, 2005, 07:43:34 PM
It was scary driving at 7:00 a.m. this morning to work.  Even with 4-wheel drive.  Everything's pretty much melted now.  There were several pretty bad accidents they showed on the news, including a sad (but, I'm sorry, strangely funny) story of a woman who jumped out of a taxi when it started slipping and got run over.  She would have been fine if she had stayed put.   :P
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 07:57:55 PM
Last Red Carpet Report - I switched over to NBC where Johnny Depp was being interviewed.
Interviewer - Johnny, is there a role you've always dreamed of playing?
JD - Mae West. But I'm probably too old. ...Maybe Carol Channing. I'd like to play Carol Channing.
(Absolutely no response of follow-up from the interviewer.)
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 16, 2005, 08:02:19 PM
What a snoozer of an awards show.  If any of you west coasters are torn between the Golden Globes and anything else, I would go with anything else.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2005, 08:07:28 PM

What I find funny about King of Queens is that it's been on for seven years and I've never heard of it before last night.  



BK, I mean no offense, but you are really not a TV person. You are much more "up" on films both classic and contemporary.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Dan-in-Toronto on January 16, 2005, 08:07:43 PM
Dangers of gossip ...

A neighbor of mine, an older woman named Joy, was having fainting spells and decided to buy a house with her daughter and son-in-law - they'd all move in together.

Since she moved, I've visited the neighbor a couple of times.

Recently, a friend in the building asked me how Joy is doing. I remarked that she seemed quite happy with her new arrangement.

"Oh," said the friend. " I know someone who knows Joy, and she's been extremely worried about her - given her daughter's alcoholism."

I repeated that everyone appeared quite happy, and added that the daughter - whom I've met several times - always seemed loving.

A little while ago my friend called me back to say that she had mixed up Joy with someone else.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 08:08:45 PM
If the first two awards are an indication, DTM, I agree with you. Not so much because it's a snoozer (it just started, so it hasn't had a chance to be boring yet) -- but because they were such strange choices.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2005, 08:12:52 PM
The only spoilers I'll offer about the Golden Globes is that they are full of surprises, and the awards are pretty spread out - nothing really dominates in the TV side or the movie side. So, that made it very fun to watch.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2005, 08:15:49 PM
Yes, Dolores Grey still holds the record for the shortest run for a Tony Award winner - 5 performances.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 08:33:52 PM
The only spoilers I'll offer about the Golden Globes is that they are full of surprises,

That's true! There was one moving moment so far - when a certain winning TV actress with a dead movie star mother said her father had been with her mom 49 years ago when she accepted an award and he was with her tonight -- and they cut to him weeping in the audience. Perfect awards TV.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Ann on January 16, 2005, 08:43:25 PM
Good evening all
This afternoon I was lucky enough to see National Pastime, starring our very own TCB.  I was, for the most part, very impressed by the production.  As always, TCB gave an outstanding performance.  Some of the scenes were pretty intense, but he handled them beautifully.  The rest of the cast was basically very strong.  In my mind, the weakest scenes were between Jackie and his wife Rachel.  The chemistry was just non-existent, and the romance was forced.  I think the actress playing Rachel was talented, but she had trouble with that particular character.  Jackie was good overall, but had trouble with some of the more personal scenes.  In general I enjoyed it very much...I wish all DR's could have seen it.
I didn't have time to stay around and see TCB afterwards, sadly, I had to get home to see my mother and aunt, who were stopping by breifly on their way down to Eugene.  They're driving down as we speak...good vibes for their driving.  
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2005, 08:44:56 PM
That's true! There was one moving moment so far - when a certain winning TV actress with a dead movie star mother said her father had been with her mom 49 years ago when she accepted an award and he was with her tonight -- and they cut to him weeping in the audience. Perfect awards TV.

Yes, and it was a BIG surprise that she won that award against actresses who have so much more to do on their shows than she does (being part of a procedural drama). I was thrilled for her. Wish her co-star could get some recognition on award shows with a nomination as he really deserves it, too.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 08:47:59 PM
I used to be quite the TV person but I gave it up about ten years ago.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2005, 08:48:40 PM
I have to get up VERY early tomorrow, so I must wussburger.

Early to wussburger, early to rise
Makes a man...disappear!

 8)
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 09:13:21 PM
Good Evening!

-I have to say, it's amazing how a few boxes of Krispy Kreme donuts can make a two-show day worthhile and worth doing!  ;)

-Oh, and the very kind young lady gave me a dozen donuts for free too!  She kept telling me that she would be giving me a dozen free, but it didn't really hit until she handed my charge slip to me for signing.  -I walked out with three dozen for the price of two!  It was meant to be.

So, just one more tomorrow night, and then a day off.  I'm just trying to figure out if I need to come back from Richmond late Tuesday night, or early Wednesday.  -We have a noon show on Wednesday, but some of the major street closings start 6:00AM Wednesday morning, so... And since traffic in the DC is always unpredictable when there are no street closings...  We shall see...
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 09:15:13 PM
OH, and I also made a stop at Macy's between shows too.  I needed to pick up some new cake pans.  Well, my favorite cake pans were on sale!  And they were offering an additional discount if you used your Macy's card.  So, I did, and I got a nice double discount!

It was meant to be.

;)
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 09:18:28 PM
RE: Shoney's - In the DC area, I grew up with Big Boy Restaurants.  When I started school in Richmond, I discovered Shoney's.  Then right after graduating college, the Big Boy's in the DC area became Shoney's Big Boy.  I think they were even absorbed by the Marriott corporation for a while.

Alas, Shoney's Big Boy no longer exists in the DC area.  And someone stole the last real, official Big Boy figure from one of the restaurants years ago.

But Richmond still has Shoney's.

I just wish Jeff Foxworthy wasn't there spokesperson. ;)
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:19:33 PM
WUSSBURGERING at 9:30???  I say, bad show.  And speaking of bad show, I just finished Ice Station Zebra, about which more when the new notes go up at the night of mid.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:20:12 PM
I've turned on the Golden Globes.  It's been on for seven minutes, all of which have been devoted to commercials.  Is there an actual show at some point?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 09:20:37 PM
Oh... And I just remembered Hot Shoppes.  Alas, they are no longer too.  -Which is sort of strange, since Mr. Marriott was on record saying that they were his favorite restaurant franchise the company owned and ran.  Plus, they had his favorite chicken soup - very creamy, with big O-noodles.  I liked it too.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:21:27 PM
So, let me get this straight - the reason people aren't around is because they are watching this awful commercial-laden show?  I say, bad show.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:22:05 PM
Glenn Close just thanked someone (David) even though she's a presenter.  I say, bad show.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 09:24:49 PM
I caught the last half hour of the Golden Globes once I got home...  No spoilers, but I will say that one of the acceptance speeches was very nice.  Very moving, and not in a sappy way.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:27:39 PM
But does anyone take these seriously???  I mean, they're voted on by a bunch of journalists who have day jobs.  I've never gotten the Golden Globes, but I guess it's a nice publicity tool for both filmmakers and studio.  But the awful music and sound effects - we need sound effects on an award show?  A big "whoosh" every time they do a graphic.  I say, bad show.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:28:08 PM
I've eaten a couple of tortillas with butter - which I enjoy doing from time to time.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:29:12 PM
We have GUESTS here, people.  We are not providing enough Golden Globe coverage here at haineshisway.com.  Skammen.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 09:36:13 PM
DR Jay - I am jealous!!!!  Glad to know her Handel came off well.  I like Ms. Fleming's voice a lot.  I just don't love it.  It has a "manufactured" sense more often than not to my ears.  And after thumbing through her new book, it does seems like she works awfully hard to get her voice to do what it does.  Which is very admirable.  However, I don't like sensing the "effort" it takes when I'm listening to a performer.  I want it to be natural.  I want it to come from the heart and soul.  I don't want to sit there listening to how their intercostal muscles are aiding in the projection of the voice up through the back of the throat and into the resonating cavities of the skull.  And, unfortunately, there are a lot of "technique-y" singers out there.

-Sorry, that was more or less of a rant...

I haven't heard Ms. Fleming live in a year or two, so...  In any case...

Sounds like a great program!  As for the two arias from Susannah, I'm assuming the other one was "The Trees On the Mountain" - my favorite!  And, actually, I would have actually preferred Ms. Fleming over Cheryl Studer on that studio cast recording that was released a couple of years ago.  -What is Ms. Studer up to nowadays anyway?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:36:59 PM
What am I, doing a monologue?  No one can seriously be watching this show and even if they are seriously watching this show are they just SITTING there while seven minutes of commercials go by.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 09:37:27 PM
I've eaten a couple of tortillas with butter - which I enjoy doing from time to time.

BK - Next time, add some cinnamon and sugar!  YUM!
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Charles Pogue on January 16, 2005, 09:38:21 PM
Golden Globes?   I could care less.

The Lovely Wife and I have soothed car accident aches and pains with a long jacuzzi and ample amounts of red wine.  We will probably watch what is left of Iron Chef America as we fix dinner.

As for the Golden Globes...Sideways and Finding Neverland.  I don't care about the rest.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 09:39:43 PM
Oh... This is not a GG spoiler... just an observation...

When they announced the nominees for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.... When they got to the last one... The following song started going through my mind...

"One of these is not like the other.
One of these things just doesn't belong..."

:)

*If you look up the list of nominees, I'm pretty sure you'll see who I'm talking about.  But it even looked a little awkward on TV.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 09:42:47 PM
And I'm assuming that it's the studios that submit the films and tv shows - and they're corresponding actors and actresses - into the Drama and Musical/Comedy categories.  Or is that determined by the GG committee?

-I only ask since my top four Dramas would have been "The Aviator", "Finding Neverland", "Million Dollar Baby" and "Sideways".  -"Sideways", alas, is in the Musical/Comedy category in the GG's.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 09:44:25 PM
And I'm also guessing that as long as a TV show has started within the voting period, that it can qualify as a Best Series even though it hasn't even been on a whole season, i.e. "Desperate Housewives".
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2005, 09:45:01 PM
I thought everyone was way too well behaved.  The fun of watching the Golden Globes is someone having too much to drink and being outrageous. Didn't happen.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 09:45:45 PM
Welcome New DR Cillaliz!

Come on in!  Put your feet up, and tell us a little about yourself!

:D
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:46:31 PM
The studios have nothing to do with the Golden Globes, except for the copious amounts of greasing the palms of the journalists with junkets, free DVDs, gifts, advertisements and on and on.

Howard Shore just won for The Aviator - given how low the score is mixed in the film, how would they know if it's the best score.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:47:05 PM
I feel that this year we shall have the haineshisway.com awards.  What do you think, dear readers?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:48:49 PM
Oh, these SONGS.  These SONGS are making me want to vomit on the ground.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 09:49:04 PM
What am I, doing a monologue?  No one can seriously be watching this show and even if they are seriously watching this show are they just SITTING there while seven minutes of commercials go by.

Well, people can be doing OTHER things,  no? It's not posting or watching the GG's. Some people might be bowling. Some might be fly fishing. Some might be having torrid s-x. Some could be playing with their pet squirrels. Some might be skinning ocelots.
As for me - I'm enjoying a massive headache.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:50:46 PM
And after that post, it's no wonder.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:51:27 PM
Mick Jagger - Best Song.  Remember when best song used to go to people like Cahn and Van Heusen?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 09:52:52 PM
I feel that this year we shall have the haineshisway.com awards.  What do you think, dear readers?

What will the award be called? There's the Emmy, the Oscar, ...the what?
The Bruce? The Fish? The Hainsie? The Benjie? The Kritzie?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:53:06 PM
We just had a SERIOUS influx of people arrive.  Yes, Virginia, we've had us an influx.  Let's have some impressions of the Golden Globes.  I did an impresson of the Golden Globes - it was better than Frank Gorshin.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: TCB on January 16, 2005, 09:53:31 PM
Good evening all
This afternoon I was lucky enough to see National Pastime, starring our very own TCB.  I was, for the most part, very impressed by the production.  As always, TCB gave an outstanding performance.  Some of the scenes were pretty intense, but he handled them beautifully.  The rest of the cast was basically very strong.  In my mind, the weakest scenes were between Jackie and his wife Rachel.  The chemistry was just non-existent, and the romance was forced.  I think the actress playing Rachel was talented, but she had trouble with that particular character.  Jackie was good overall, but had trouble with some of the more personal scenes.  In general I enjoyed it very much...I wish all DR's could have seen it.
I didn't have time to stay around and see TCB afterwards, sadly, I had to get home to see my mother and aunt, who were stopping by breifly on their way down to Eugene.  They're driving down as we speak...good vibes for their driving.  


Thank you dear cyber daughter for your nice comments.  I was very sorry not to get a chance to see you after the show.  I guess we will have to hang out at Fred Meyer's again soon.   Or perhaps next time your cyber brother comes West, we can all have dinner together.

It was a wonderful closing show, except for the fact that our Jackie Robinson was quite ill today.  The performances were all fairly strong, although, as Ann mentioned, the woman playing Jackie's wife, Rachel, is the least experienced member of the cast.  About a dozen more votes from friends for this role being "the performance of my life", so maybe that is a sign that I should retire.  Oh wait.  I can't do that....I am still breathing.

Thank you, everyone, for your kind thoughts today.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:53:37 PM
They will be called the HHWs.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2005, 09:54:24 PM
Ok. I live in Iowa, where it is way below zero right now, but that didn't stop me from going out for a hot fudge sundae when the Globes got boring.  

I'm a criminal defense lawyer, but I love music, theater and movies. I used to perform occasionally in college then community theater and singing with a local bar band, but I quit that some time ago.

Now I love being in the audience. After all  "How can there be a parade without a crowd?"  

Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:54:30 PM
Actors never really retire, do they?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:55:19 PM
How did you find us, cillaliz?  Is your name a combo platter of Cilla Black and Liz Callaway?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 09:55:20 PM
The sink in my kitchen is making very loud noises. It's grugling for no reason. LOUDLY!
Any ideas as to what this could be? Jose? You seem to know about such things. What does a wildly gurgling sink mean? It's making my head hurt more.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 09:56:05 PM
My daughter lived in Iowa for a time.  Can't remember the town - Burlingame, maybe?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 09:58:16 PM

I'm a criminal defense lawyer,

Excellent. Always a good person to know. Just in case.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2005, 09:58:44 PM
Ok, I found you just searching around, the conversation looked intersting so I decided to join in. I live in Sioux City, your daughter probably lived in Burlington. And my name is much much more mundane than that..a combo of my first and middle names, Priscilla Elizabeth
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Ann on January 16, 2005, 09:58:52 PM
I have a rip-roaring headache myself.  But it has nothing to do with the Golden Globes...probably because I'm not watching the Golden Globes.  I switch over once in awhile, but I find them so slow and commercial-ridden, I cant stay on them for very long.  I am watching Desperate Housewives instead, which is much more entertaining...and soon I will be watching Boston Legal.  I hope this headache will leave posthaste.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2005, 10:00:32 PM
Also, I know Rupert. He mentioned you when I asked him about I Love Fish on Lost in Boston IV. That's how I found the site
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 10:01:21 PM
The sink in my kitchen is making very loud noises. It's grugling for no reason. LOUDLY!
Any ideas as to what this could be? Jose? You seem to know about such things. What does a wildly gurgling sink mean? It's making my head hurt more.

Rats.




JUST KIDDING!!!!!!

-Sorry.  And I know that probably didn't help your headache.

 :-*

The gurgling happens from time to time.  Could be just some air in your pipes even-ing itself out.  And if your main drainage pipe is linked into the one downstairs, then it could be they have some water draining downstairs too.  So, nothing to worry about.  Now, if the sink is gurgling and starting to back-up all on it's own, then I'd call Mr. Roto-Rooter right away.

And, I repeat... It in NOT rats.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 10:03:18 PM
We love Rupert.  Well, we're glad you found us.  

I am happy Clint won, but am not happy with what he has done to his face.  I thought he'd be the ONE guy who never did that - his eyes are pulled so tightly it's awful.  It's not like we can't put in a movie from five years ago - people don't youthen, you know.   Their faces don't age to the SIDE.  I don't think Redford has done anything, but it's hard to tell these days.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 10:06:19 PM
DR Panni - When was the last time you used your sink? Just trying running some water for a couple of seconds and see if that helps.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 10:09:35 PM

And, I repeat... It in NOT rats.

You sure?? :o :P
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 10:10:10 PM
And one for Mahler. Gurgle gurgle
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 10:11:59 PM
I don't think Redford has done anything, but it's hard to tell these days.

Take a closer look.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 10:12:26 PM
A frenzy?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 10:12:44 PM
Yup.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 10:26:16 PM
...Ooohhh... A very light - and I mean a very, very, very light snowfall has started here.  We're only supposed to get a dusting in the immediate DC area, but some parts north and west of the city already had a good inch by 10:00 tonight.  I'm jealous!

;D
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: MBarnum on January 16, 2005, 10:30:13 PM
Have been out of the house most of the day doing various and sundried things and now I am caught up on the notes.

Last nights drive (we drove in my friend Mark's big pick-up) was treacherous to say the least...and we should NEVER had tried to go out!  We passed by so many accidents on the freeway last night, and Mark's boyfriend, who has never been through freezing rain or icy covered freeways, was just a bit stressed by the time we finally arrived at our destination. Never again, says I!!!
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 10:30:22 PM
And then there's Martin Scorsese's teeth.  Is there anything real in the room?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 10:30:57 PM
Do I want two more tortillas with butter?  I'm pondering.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: MBarnum on January 16, 2005, 10:32:12 PM
Bruce, KING OF QUEENS is a pretty funny program...nothing terribly special, but an enjoyable half-hour...the star, Kevin James, is quite funny.

DR Panni, I miss Chooster. When will he make another appearance?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 10:33:50 PM
Also, where are these cheering sections coming from?  It can't just be the celebraties doing all that cheering.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: MBarnum on January 16, 2005, 10:35:19 PM
DR JOse, I have not watched the Nightline yet...but it is on the docket for tomorrow. I am looking forward to it. I understand the the actress who stars in BRIDE IN PREJUDICE is interviewed...she is a huge star in India right now...and quite gorgeous.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 10:37:01 PM
DR MBarnum - Did you watch "Nightline"?!?!?!?

;)
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: TCB on January 16, 2005, 10:37:16 PM
Leonardo?????
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: MBarnum on January 16, 2005, 10:37:51 PM
DR CP and wife, I am very glad you were not seriously hurt in the accident...some drivers are just plain ignorant!

And TCB, I am so sorry...you had mentioned about your mother having been "killed" and I was never sure what the circumstances were...that is so tragic, and it is obviously a terrible loss, and, I imagine, a helpless feeling, even now.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 10:38:54 PM
oohh.... Spooky... You answered the question before I asked it!

Spooky....

;)
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: MBarnum on January 16, 2005, 10:41:49 PM
I forgot that the Golden Globes was on tonight, so I have missed it all....but I am curious about the actress DR Panni mentioned, who was the daughter of a dead movie star...I have a suspicion I know who the actress is, and, if so, then I wish I would have watched as I interviewed her father a few years ago and had the opportunity to visit his castle-like home when I was in Los Angeles.

He is one heck of a proud man right now, if my suspicions are correct  :D
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: MBarnum on January 16, 2005, 10:42:25 PM
oohh.... Spooky... You answered the question before I asked it!

Spooky....

;)

I had a premonition!! LOL!
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 10:44:02 PM
I find most Bollywood babes beefy.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Ann on January 16, 2005, 10:47:24 PM
I wonder if being beefy is good or bad...

Leonardo...that saddened me, only because I really wanted Johnny Depp to win for Finding Neverland.  I found it a brilliant performance, and I thought he deserved recognition for it.  Of course, he may still get it...
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 10:51:42 PM
Oh, we're going to have another hour of parties after the show.  
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 10:53:43 PM
MBarnum - Chooster is having his eyes done - he's a Hollywood rooster, after all. Once he heals, he'll make another appearance.
Also - I don't think this is a spoiler - as those in the East have seen the show - yes it was Mickey Hargitay's daughter.

Jose - The gurgling stopped. Perhaps the rats drowned.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 11:00:43 PM
Thank heavens the show is over.
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 11:02:15 PM
Is Hillary Swank still talking?

::)
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 11:02:43 PM
What? You're not going to watch an hour of post-awards wrap-up?
Title: Re:THE BUNNY HOP
Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 11:08:01 PM
No, I am not.  I have turned on my iPod (first time today for various reasons) - Herb Alpert is playing Casino Royale.
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Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 11:08:11 PM
Weather report: I just took the Wonderdog outside. It's very windy in the City of Studio.
My wind chime is chiming.
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Post by: TCB on January 16, 2005, 11:08:36 PM
It is morons like those two producers from THE AVIATOR that make it necessary for awards shows to play people off the stage at events like The Golden Globes.  They managed to duplicate almost every single thank you except for their individual thanks to their equally moronic family members!
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 11:10:24 PM
Yes, they really let ALL the speeches run on forever.  I say, bad show.

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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 11:11:32 PM
Guy Haines is telling me When the Red Red Robin comes Bob Bob Bobbin' Along, there'll be no more sobbin' when he starts throbbin' his old sweet song
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Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 11:12:46 PM
I liked Robin Williams Emperor's New Clothes speech in which he talked about the members if the Foreign Press having day jobs ("in the past") and going to restaurants where they were head waiters.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 11:13:25 PM
Here is some interesting news:  In less than 1000 posts we will achieve our new plateau - it happened quite fast after our last plateau.  We will be at ninety thousand posts.  We shall celebrate, that much I can tell you.  And then it will be on to the major plateau of 100,000.
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Post by: Panni on January 16, 2005, 11:16:04 PM
I have a barn! Let's put on a thousand posts tonight, kids!
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Post by: TCB on January 16, 2005, 11:25:01 PM
Welcome, Cillaliz!

I think you're gonna like it here (an almost ANNIE reference).
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2005, 11:26:16 PM
Thanks TCB! I think I'm going to like it too
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2005, 11:34:14 PM
What will the award be called? There's the Emmy, the Oscar, ...the what?
The Bruce? The Fish? The Hainsie? The Benjie? The Kritzie?

The Finger?

-Sorry, that was too easy to resist.  Well, that was too easy for me to resist.  Does that make me too easy then?

;)

Or how about:  The Excoriations!  (with the exclamation point!)
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 11:56:01 PM
New notes up in three count them three minutes.

Cillaliz - hopefully you've found the notes as well as the board.  It's always best to read the notes first, then you'll be fully in the know as to the topic of the day and what we're all going on about.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 11:58:25 PM
Nobody here but us chickens.

Gilbert O'Sullivan is singing all about Claire.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2005, 11:58:35 PM
Here come the notes.