BK, I just picked up a copy of the "highlights" version of Unsung Irving Berlin. Is there (do you know) much difference between the complete version and the highlights.
The full version was 2 cds
Both are on my tribute site
and (http://www.haineshisway.com/community/YaBBImages/avatars/Larry%20Avitar.jpg) did the orchestrations!!!
And my co-workers are having cake for me in the lounge at 3:30 so it will be a nice day.
My calendar says (it can indeed be very vocal at times) that today is Ground Hog Day. This of course means very little to us here in OZ - except for a fairly ordinary movie. Is Mr Sondheim really thinking about or indeed writing a musical based on the screenplay?Word is that yes, Mr. Sondheim (BK's close personal friend) is indeed thinking about writing a musical based on the screenplay to Groundhog Day. He apparently is attracted to the idea of theme and variations as a way of expressing the story.
A cake diet? Hmmmm....... I think bk is onto something. I have a devil's food cake mix staring me in the face as I type this. Should I dive right in and have this today? It is VERY tempting.I'd suggest baking the cake first, rather than eating the mix. But I understand the temptation.
Gazebo memory, Crown Point, Ind. c. 1979...
Grandpa: (in full teaching mode, pointing at a gazebo) That, my boy is called a "jacuzzi".
Me, age 8: I think it's called a "gazebo".
Grandpa: <silence>
My question for ASK BK day....since we discussed costumes on Sunday....
What is the BEST costume you have worn for a movie or play....and why.
AND what is the worst costume you have had to endure....and why.
BK question: BK, when and where did you learn to read music? (I'm assuming one of your luminous skills does read it) In the Kritzer books, it seems like Benjamins learns to play the piano by assidiously picking out melodies. Did you have any formal musical training? Or are you mostly self-taught?
I just saw an episode of I LOVE LUCY featuring a writer who was doing a layout of the Ricardos. She was also taking photos. And (I have never noticed this in the years I have seen it) - the actress was using a flashbulb type camera - and when she changed bulbs after each shot - she put the metal end of the bulb in her mouth before she put it in the flash attachment.....what's up with that?
OMG! They tricked us. The last non-elimination has always been during the first hour of the last show. Was anybody else shocked/upset that ADAM and Rebecca were not eliminated. I was so happy that Kris and John were able to get to the pit stop in third. But I was freaking out when Phil said that the last team was not eliminated.
I thought we were finally rid of devil boy and his girl. AGHHHHHHHHHHH! :)
I just saw an episode of I LOVE LUCY featuring a writer who was doing a layout of the Ricardos. She was also taking photos. And (I have never noticed this in the years I have seen it) - the actress was using a flashbulb type camera - and when she changed bulbs after each shot - she put the metal end of the bulb in her mouth before she put it in the flash attachment.....what's up with that?
Dear BK,
Explain Stephen Pumfrey's arguments about how James I's Daemonologie affected Thomas Pott's writings. How did Marion Gibson prove Potts distorted the trials' events? Did you find Jonathan Lumby's arguments for the choice of the victims who were accused convincing? Explain your answer. Did John Swan support Reginald Scot's claim that the poor were particularly vulnerable to witchcraft charges? Explain your answer. What was Michael Mullett's conclusion about the impact of Reformation politics on the Lancashire outbreak?
Also, my mother would like to know where the floop is the guy who is supposed to fix the phone.
A question: What is the Groundhog Day for? My dictionary says that spring comes after that day. Out of curiosity I only ask you DRs how come that rodent was chose for it. Could anyone explain me about it ? ???
elmore-I'm sorry.
Thomas Pott's writings went to pot because he'd been so affected by Stephen Pumfrey's arguments about James I's Daemonologie. In fact, it was so bad that Thomas Pott could often be seen at night dancing the mambo in a gazebo by himself.
Marion Gibson, of course, invented the Gibson, which proved to be a most popular cocktail. That was all the proof she needed.
I always found Lumbly argumentative, and I used to beat him about the neck and arms regularly for it.
Yes, John Swan supported Reginald Scot's claim. Therefore, he got fifty percent of the claim, which was one of the biggest in the California Gold Rush.
Michael Mullet's conclusion was that he died whilst doing the Limbo.
The man who is supposed to fix the phone is in a diner eating a pulled meat sandwich.
Thank you, DRJane. I'm very unhappy about the turn of events, but what the hell?
BK question: Where IS Charley???
George, so what color is Ebonie? ;D Yes I have had cats perch on my shoulder.
For Ask BK Day -
Do you listen to any radio stations today? If so, what format(s)?
. I like the mint humbugs with the toffee center.
by humbugs. ;D
DR MattH: Make Devil's Food cupcakes...that way, you can put different icings on them....dark chocolate, light chocolate, sour cream, etc.
Well, I'm back from my photo meeting, which went well, but I did have an obstacle thrown in my path today which has depressed me greatly. Last year, during WHERE'S CHARLEY?, I had the impression I was offered THE BOY FRIEND, directed by Julie Andrews, at Goodspeed. My friend Dan DeLange, a wonderful orchestrator who scored CALL ME MADAM and many others for them, told me he's been offered it. He's in, I'm out, and now I have no work lined up for the summer. I will survive. But I'm very pissed off right now.
Marion Gibson, of course, invented the Gibson, which proved to be a most popular cocktail. That was all the proof she needed.A-HA! A true Gibson girl!
My favorite costume...I'd have put money on those purple tights.
I'd have put money on those purple tights.
Oh, and I just read in the Post - the hard copy - that the local public radio station, WETA, is considering going too an all news format. That is definitely not good news to me. I know it's all economics, but...
In Norfolk, there are two public radio stations - they are sister stations. One station is primarily a classical music station, while the other one is primarily news during the day, and jazz during the evening hours. I just find it interesting that WETA which is based in DC Metro area, a more affluent area than Norfolk, cannot seem to muster the same amount of community support as it's Norfolk counterpart. Or even it's Richmond counterpart.
And, yes, I am a member. Although...
The most distressing part of the news is that the format change could happen as soon as the end of this month. Some "important meeting" is supposed to take place next week, and then what will happen will happen.
There is a commercial classical music station in DC, WGMS, but since it's "commercial" it's playlist is usually restricted to the "standards". I think they cycle through the Beethoven symphonies every three weeks or so. I dunno.
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Nice bugle.
If I had a nickel for everytime... ;)...you were complimented on your "horn 'o plenty"?
George, so what color is Ebonie? ;D Yes I have had cats perch on my shoulder. I have had them arrive in that position by running up my leg and body to get there. I have often had cats eat my hair. Gosh I miss that. Old cats don’t do much.
I never knew Henry VIII played a bugle...or was a character in "A Christmas Carol."
...Here's a favourite, simply because it was so comfortable...Dang, and I thought I used to be skinny!
Does it bother anyone else that they are advertising on television to get people to learn Aircraft repair?
And they both said the same thing at the end: Nice try. Thankfully, negative comments about the Kritzer books are almost non-existent - in fact, these are the first I've ever seen, and these posts were written within days of each other. While I would never have a problem with people not liking a book, the reasons in these posts seem rather silly to me. BUT, as I always say - that's what makes horse racing.
DR elmore - don't be too pissed off, as an auntie of mine used to say, "boyfriends are just like busses, another five minutes there's another one down the road."
Sorry, I forgot to respond to this as well.....
I was charmed by this story, DR George,
Great suggestion, but I don't have any cupcake tins. Amazing to be as old as I and never have made cupcakes in my life. But it's certainly something I should get for myself AND SOON!
Thanks for the suggestion.
I'd have put money on those purple tights.
Well, as long as you don't put money IN those purple tights... ;D
Ron, Richie's? Am I though only one who finds it a bit incongruous that a Chinese place is called Richie's? It sounds like it should serve Brats and Burgers...or Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches...
I think I'll finish watching Leave Her to Heaven, and then try to figure out what to follow it with.
The news headline on my home-page talks about the groundhog's "preditions"...Does no one proof-read anymore?
Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com?
What I think we need is a GAZEBO.
A question to everyone DRs: I determined to learn(enjoy?) in earnest all about American musical films from the beginnings of its history. I’ve watched some of them so far but I now really want to know about all of them. I suppose there are many good teachers and experts on it here on HHW, so I’d like to ask every DRs “Could you recommend which musical film I should watch first?” and “How should I take the course of action for it?” Look forward to your lovely answers. :) ;)
You could listen to KUSC on-line, you know. You sure seemed to enjoy that station during your stay in Tinseltown last summer.
My friend and I are watching Shall We Dance, the Fred/Ginger version. She's a dancer, mostly swing, and she's never seen any of their movies...I felt it was high time to introduce her to them.
Ginny, will you please share it?
A question to everyone DRs: I determined to learn(enjoy?) in earnest all about American musical films from the beginnings of its history. I’ve watched some of them so far but I now really want to know about all of them. I suppose there are many good teachers and experts on it here on HHW, so I’d like to ask every DRs “Could you recommend which musical film I should watch first?” and “How should I take the course of action for it?” Look forward to your lovely answers. :) ;)
BK: What was the tv show that you appeared in as the front end of the horse?
Do you know if you are going to be in one of the clips in the Happy Days Reunion Show?
February… It’s harder for me to pronounce it than to type.
What is the link?
What MATTH says. It is just the kind of movie I would have loved when I was 10 or 11 - but nowadays kids of that age are NOT primarily interested in sci-fi movies.
A question to everyone DRs: I determined to learn(enjoy?) in earnest all about American musical films from the beginnings of its history. I’ve watched some of them so far but I now really want to know about all of them. I suppose there are many good teachers and experts on it here on HHW, so I’d like to ask every DRs “Could you recommend which musical film I should watch first?” and “How should I take the course of action for it?” Look forward to your lovely answers. :) ;)
What MATTH says. It is just the kind of movie I would have loved when I was 10 or 11 - but nowadays kids of that age are NOT primarily interested in sci-fi movies.
Iris212. Small world! Of course I was only involved with that production of "Where's Charley" if you heard good things about it! ;)
I know I am a little new here to bring y'all down with bad news, but I sprained my ankle tonight playing racquetball. It was real dumb. But it made my night better for someone on here to say I have a nice face!
I have questions for BK if it's not too late: What did you think of that scene in "Leave Her to Heaven" out on the Lake with the kid brother? One of the more cold blooded scenes in cinema of that era, if not all time. Similar to the scene in "White Heat" where Cagney shoots the fellow in the trunk of the car! Evil, well done!
Also, BK, good sir, do you ever hear from my namesake Gerrit Graham? He was also in "The Ratings Game" for which your music does wonders. "Sittin' Pretty" theme is a classic.
DRJed, amazing garb! What show iis it?