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Title: RAINBOWS FOR ALI AND ME
Post by: bk on September 21, 2020, 12:29:42 AM: Well, you've read the notes, you know the Ali and me story, and now it is time for you to post until the rainbow cows come home.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2020, 12:30:27 AM: And the word of the day is: YARE!
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 12:40:54 AM: A Very Happy Birthday to DR DearReaderLaura!! :D
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 12:42:22 AM: ~~~Vibes That Some Little Miracles Make Themselves Known To BK!!~~~
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 12:47:35 AM: Today, I go back to work after unexpectedly being off for three days. I'm sure that I'll have a lot of e-mails to go through. I forgot to set up an automatic reply, or even a voice mail message. Oh, well...it's too late now. ::)
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 01:00:22 AM: Well, I'm off to bed.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 04:11:04 AM: Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 04:11:31 AM: But YARE, Blanche, YARE in that wheelchair.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 04:12:55 AM: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happiest of Birthday Wishes to Our DR Laura !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 04:14:26 AM: BK, I would love to see former DR Ben return to HHW. I'm happy to see DR singdaw has returned.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 04:15:20 AM: DR singdaw, did you eat no solid food in hospital? I'm happy you are home in one piece.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 04:18:49 AM: DR George, my dad died around 1:00am on a Thursday and we buried him on Saturday, I'm curious that your dad's services are about a week away from his death. I hope this week goes smoothly for your family. I loved the photo you posted on Facebook.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 04:20:08 AM: I need to step out and post a utilities bill this morning, and it's time to drasg opt the vacuum for the work beyond the powers of a dustbuster.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 04:27:45 AM: BK, my recording of the St Matthew Passion is John Eliot Gardiner's; he and Sir Charles Mackerras are two of my favorite conductors, but I must say the lineup of singers on Klemperer's EMI recording is really impressive: Schwarzkopf, Ludwig, etc.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 04:33:41 AM: The whole period music performance movement was good when it began around 1964 because it was time to kick the dust off Victorian approaches to music before 1850 or so. I much prefer Mackerras' and Davis' recordings of Händel's Messiah over the many before then because it was no longer a stodgy church piece; it suddenly danced, and a good conductor knows when the music should move so that the serious moments have weight. Too many conductors today - in serious music, Broadway, and concert - don't know this and speed through everything.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 04:35:06 AM: Today, in what may be called the period instrument movement, everything is too often rushed. If yopu find the Klemperer is what your prefer for Bach, go for it. I would like to hear it, but I must confess that Bach's vocal music does not appeal much to me, although the Brandenberg Concerti put a huge smile on my face. I think it's because I feel Bach's vocal writing has an instrumental approach where Händel's writing seems to flow more naturally. It's all a matter of personal taste.

I see that Bernstein conducted an abridged St Matthew Passion. His cast doesn't impress me, but I don't like his work in baroque music. He seems happier in romantic, late-romantic, and contemporary music.
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Post by: Druxy on September 21, 2020, 04:40:23 AM: We watched the Emmy Awards last night.

Turned the show off after a half-hour.

Looking at the winner's list this morning, there was not one show that we had seen.

Talk about being out-of-the-loop.

:)
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Post by: Michael on September 21, 2020, 04:48:22 AM: Good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on September 21, 2020, 04:48:47 AM: Happy birthday to you DR Laura.
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Post by: Michael on September 21, 2020, 04:52:44 AM: Quote from: Druxy on September 21, 2020, 04:40:23 AM
We watched the Emmy Awards last night.

Turned the show off after a half-hour.

Looking at the winner's list this morning, there was not one show that we had seen.

Talk about being out-of-the-loop.

:)

I do recommend that you take a look at Schitt’s Creek.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 04:53:13 AM: One last thought on the period instrument movement: this is what led to much of the work I did, that curiosity to hear what popular song might have sounded like to the people who wrote them. When On Your Toes was revived in the early 1980s, Hans Spialek - the original orchestrator for Rodgers' Babes In Arms, I Married An Angel, Boys from Syracuse, Pal Joey, and other shows - was terrified that his orchestrations would be laughed out of the theatre because it would sound old-fashioned. I believe this revival, as well as the 1975 revival of Very Good Eddie and the Houston Grand Opera revival of Show Boat were the first shows to let an audience hear a close approximation of what was heard when these shows opened. John McGlinn wasn't the first, but he was the one who got the praise for treating popular song historically.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 05:12:57 AM: Mildred Natwick
Dangerous Liaisons
The Court Jester
Barefoot in the Park
The Trouble with Harry

Robert Redford
Barefoot in the Park
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
All the President’s Men
Jeremiah Johnson

Jane Fonda
Barefoot in the Park
Cat Ballou
Coming Home
They Shoot Horses, Don’t they
Nine to Five
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 05:16:06 AM: I knew Mildred Natwick slightly from phone conversations at the Drama Book Shop. She died in 1994, so it must haver been between 1990 and 1993. She had an account and used to call to place orders. She told me I should come for tea, and I wish I had. One of my best college friends was the assistant to costumer Jane Greenwood, who dressed 70 Girls 70, and he adored her.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2020, 06:04:01 AM: I love Bach's Saint Matthew Passion. My favorite recordings lately atr the original John Elliot Gardner, and also the one by Helmuth Rilling, where the choir is exceptionally clean and clear.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2020, 06:05:28 AM: No, DR elmore3003, I was only allowed broth and jello.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 06:40:02 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 06:46:15 AM: My first real exposure to the St. Matthew Passion was at Meadowbrook in ‘68, where Roger Wagner of the Roger Wagner Chorale led a performance at the end of the season. I wasn’t involved with it, but I sat in on a rehearsal and attended the performance. I thought it was beautiful, but remembered hardly anything of it till listening to a couple of recordings some years later. I would go into the Music Room to see which one I have, if indeed I still have one, but there’s a cat on me.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 06:51:31 AM: I do know I don’t have Klemperer, and I’m curious now to hear it. I also like the idea of Richter, and of the suggestions of DRs elmore and singdaw. Robert Shaw might have been my man, but he never recorded it.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2020, 06:51:38 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 06:46:15 AM
but there’s a cat on me.

So perfect in so many ways! ;)
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 07:01:17 AM: Sorry to hear about the crappy Blu-ray release of Barefoot in the Park.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 07:03:08 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 04:11:31 AM
But YARE, Blanche, YARE in that wheelchair.

I was just on my way to posting that!
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 07:13:09 AM: Rehearsal yesterday was cool and windy and grueling, but definitely gratifying. We ran straight through the show, and it was so rewarding to once again hear our original cast from five years ago.

(They were able to reassemble the cast with the exception of two people — one who had conflicts, and the other (our Sara Jane Moore) who had just passed away following a long battle with cancer.)

I have absolutely no idea how this is truly going to be pulled off, and how it will be received. Well, we never know the latter, do we. But this group is definitely breaking ground with the drive-in concept, and I really hope it’s successful and they reap the rewards they deserve.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 07:20:18 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 07:21:09 AM: Happy birthday, Laura! Hope Leonard treats you nice today.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 07:21:29 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 07:03:08 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 04:11:31 AM
But YARE, Blanche, YARE in that wheelchair.

I was just on my way to posting that!

Me, too.
Title: Re: RAINBOWS FOR ALI AND ME
Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 07:21:50 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 07:13:09 AM
Rehearsal yesterday was cool and windy and grueling, but definitely gratifying. We ran straight through the show, and it was so rewarding to once again hear our original cast from five years ago.

(They were able to reassemble the cast with the exception of two people — one who had conflicts, and the other (our Sara Jane Moore) who had just passed away following a long battle with cancer.)

I have absolutely no idea how this is truly going to be pulled off, and how it will be received. Well, we never know the latter, do we. But this group is definitely breaking ground with the drive-in concept, and I really hope it’s successful and they reap the rewards they deserve.

When is your performance date? I hope it goes well.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 07:22:38 AM: I always wanted to go to that museum with the world’s largest ball of YARE.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 07:23:10 AM: Stuck in a meeting that’s been targeted by a tangential topic. Yawn.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 07:24:54 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 07:21:50 AM
Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 07:13:09 AM
Rehearsal yesterday was cool and windy and grueling, but definitely gratifying. We ran straight through the show, and it was so rewarding to once again hear our original cast from five years ago.

(They were able to reassemble the cast with the exception of two people — one who had conflicts, and the other (our Sara Jane Moore) who had just passed away following a long battle with cancer.)

I have absolutely no idea how this is truly going to be pulled off, and how it will be received. Well, we never know the latter, do we. But this group is definitely breaking ground with the drive-in concept, and I really hope it’s successful and they reap the rewards they deserve.

When is your performance date? I hope it goes well.

Dress rehearsal tomorrow, and we open on Wednesday.

We also close on Wednesday. :)
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 07:25:04 AM: I loved Mildred Natwick in most everything, including Mabel Pritchard in At Long Last Love. Is it sad that I can remember her character’s name? I bet George knows it as well.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 07:26:32 AM: I just officially made the final revisions to the A&T book. I'm very proud of how it's turned out. I wish the 2021 Writers Market book of literary agents were out, but it usually isn't published until November.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 07:36:13 AM: Vibes that something wonderful comes out of that book, DR Elmore!
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 07:44:10 AM: The two keyboards yesterday. We'll have the bass and drums tomorrow night.

And ship's bell. I'm playing the ship's bell. The world needs to know that. Five quick clangs in the opening bars.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 08:00:10 AM: It would be wonderful if Ben came back, but in the few times I've seen him over the past several years, there was never any question that it's been good for him to have restructured his life and routine to some extent.

It is ALWAYS wonderful to talk with him, though. How great it would be if people like Ben would at least stop in occasionally to catch up and while away a pleasant hour or so. I would say the same about (for instance) DRs Matthew, Jose, etc.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 08:02:10 AM: In the meantime...

Where in the HELL is DR vixmom?

Was there a trip to Florida or something I've forgotten was upcoming? I hope all is well in vixland!
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 08:51:28 AM: Happy Birthday, DR Laura!
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 09:06:51 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 08:02:10 AM
In the meantime...

Where in the HELL is DR vixmom?

Was there a trip to Florida or something I've forgotten was upcoming? I hope all is well in vixland!

I've been wondering the very same. I sent her an email request that she post on my FB timeline that I was banned for 30 days and she did, but she never answered my email.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 09:07:37 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 07:36:13 AM
Vibes that something wonderful comes out of that book, DR Elmore!

Thanks! That would be nice.
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 21, 2020, 09:18:49 AM: Happiest of Birthdays to DR LAURA.
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 21, 2020, 09:19:02 AM: I hope 2021 is a better YARE.
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 21, 2020, 09:19:17 AM: For the TOD I will concur with DR ELMORE's lists.
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 21, 2020, 09:20:01 AM: DR DRUXY I know what you mean.....it's like the Emmy Awards are being awarded to shows in a different dimension than the one I exist in.....and well....I guess they are.
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 21, 2020, 09:20:15 AM: I enjoyed MR BK's story and lyrics in the notes. Very nice.
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 21, 2020, 09:23:39 AM: I have just ordered my copy of The Shearing Piano.....I do not know why I don't already own this.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 09:28:51 AM: Quote from: Jrand70 on September 21, 2020, 09:20:01 AM
DR DRUXY I know what you mean.....it's like the Emmy Awards are being awarded to shows in a different dimension than the one I exist in.....and well....I guess they are.

I stopped watching the Emmys when I stropped watching evening CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox stations, and now there are all these other stations. I seem to stick to PBS these days.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 09:29:33 AM: Quote from: Jrand70 on September 21, 2020, 09:19:17 AM
For the TOD I will concur with DR ELMORE's lists.

I always said you have excellent taste.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 09:29:57 AM: Quote from: Jrand70 on September 21, 2020, 09:20:15 AM
I enjoyed MR BK's story and lyrics in the notes. Very nice.

I did, too.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 09:35:10 AM: I love this photo of Street Cat Bob. I'm so looking forward to the holiday release of A Gift From Bob.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 09:39:45 AM: Can I ask you, please, to sign this petition?
https://animalpetitions.org/913205/playful-puppy-reportedly-shot-and-killed-as-her-family-watched-deserves-justice/
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 10:07:40 AM: Rob Berman and Chase Brock sent me these books for my birthday.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2020, 11:15:56 AM: Good morning.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2020, 11:16:12 AM: Thank you for the birthday wishes in the notes, BK.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2020, 11:16:38 AM: Quote from: George on September 21, 2020, 12:40:54 AM
A Very Happy Birthday to DR DearReaderLaura!! :D

Thank you, George.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2020, 11:17:08 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 04:12:55 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happiest of Birthday Wishes to Our DR Laura !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you, Elmore.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2020, 11:17:48 AM: Quote from: Michael on September 21, 2020, 04:48:47 AM
Happy birthday to you DR Laura.

Thank you, Michael.
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Post by: Ginny on September 21, 2020, 11:17:55 AM: Monday afternoon greetings! I slept until almost 9am today, very late for me. Richard and I are leaving in about 45 minutes for an errand date - library, post office, drive-thru late lunch/early dinner.
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Post by: Ginny on September 21, 2020, 11:18:40 AM: Happy Birthday, DR Laura!
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2020, 11:19:02 AM: Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2020, 07:21:09 AM
Happy birthday, Laura! Hope Leonard treats you nice today.

Thank you, John G. He's birdwatching out the window at the moment.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2020, 11:20:30 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 08:51:28 AM
Happy Birthday, DR Laura!

Thank you, ChasSmith.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2020, 11:21:01 AM: Quote from: Jrand70 on September 21, 2020, 09:18:49 AM
Happiest of Birthdays to DR LAURA.

Thank you, Jrand.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2020, 11:22:22 AM: Quote from: Ginny on September 21, 2020, 11:18:40 AM
Happy Birthday, DR Laura!

Thank you, Ginny.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2020, 11:23:21 AM: I celebrated my birthday by picking up my senior National Park Pass.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 11:29:12 AM: Quote from: Laura on September 21, 2020, 11:19:02 AM
Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2020, 07:21:09 AM
Happy birthday, Laura! Hope Leonard treats you nice today.

Thank you, John G. He's birdwatching out the window at the moment.

Thatch loves to stalk the pigeons on the fire escape.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 11:36:38 AM: I love movie scores by Maurice YARE.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 11:37:17 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 11:29:12 AM
Quote from: Laura on September 21, 2020, 11:19:02 AM
Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2020, 07:21:09 AM
Happy birthday, Laura! Hope Leonard treats you nice today.

Thank you, John G. He's birdwatching out the window at the moment.

Thatch loves to stalk the pigeons on the fire escape.

I like pigeons on a plate after being roasted.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 11:38:15 AM: Rachel York is in the new soap, Filthy Rich, with Kim Cattrall.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 12:32:14 PM: DR TCB I am sorry about your scooter battery. Isn't it fairly new? You need something like AAA to go out and give you a quick charge, or a friend to push it home for you. Too bad you don't live closer to DR George. He is always hopping in his car to help folks out.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 12:33:20 PM: Tom I am glad you are feeling better. Vibes you continue to do so.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2020, 12:45:09 PM: I'm up, I'm up - was up at ten-thirty after six hours of sleep, had to shower, then was involved in a long telephonic conversation, then had to catch up on everything. Drop-in visitor should have been here already - hopefully soon. Then I have to wait for the grocery delivery - of course they were out of Diet Coke and a head of lettuce of all things. Otherwise, I got everything else, but they have until four to deliver. I'll get more Diet Coke at the local Ralph's in a few days - I still have three twelve-packs left.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 12:51:03 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 04:18:49 AM
DR George, my dad died around 1:00am on a Thursday and we buried him on Saturday, I'm curious that your dad's services are about a week away from his death. I hope this week goes smoothly for your family. I loved the photo you posted on Facebook.

Thanks, Larry. I think part of the delay is that my dad is being cremated, so that'll take a bit. Then, there's probabaly also the scheduling for the time at his church. Just a thought.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 12:55:13 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 07:13:09 AM
Rehearsal yesterday was cool and windy and grueling, but definitely gratifying. We ran straight through the show, and it was so rewarding to once again hear our original cast from five years ago.

(They were able to reassemble the cast with the exception of two people — one who had conflicts, and the other (our Sara Jane Moore) who had just passed away following a long battle with cancer.)

I have absolutely no idea how this is truly going to be pulled off, and how it will be received. Well, we never know the latter, do we. But this group is definitely breaking ground with the drive-in concept, and I really hope it’s successful and they reap the rewards they deserve.

~~~Break Legs Vibes for All Involved!!~~~
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 12:56:10 PM: Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2020, 07:25:04 AM
I loved Mildred Natwick in most everything, including Mabel Pritchard in At Long Last Love. Is it sad that I can remember her character’s name? I bet George knows it as well.

I love that movie! It's definitely a guilty pleasure. ;)
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 12:57:05 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 07:26:32 AM
I just officially made the final revisions to the A&T book. I'm very proud of how it's turned out. I wish the 2021 Writers Market book of literary agents were out, but it usually isn't published until November.

Congrats on the final revisions, and Good Luck with the literary agent searching!
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 12:58:31 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 09:35:10 AM
I love this photo of Street Cat Bob. I'm so looking forward to the holiday release of A Gift From Bob.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6263.0;attach=10378)

So cute!
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 12:59:16 PM: (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/84/85/b7/8485b7172e4d60dfe62c99414880f011.jpg)
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 01:00:46 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 10:07:40 AM
Rob Berman and Chase Brock sent me these books for my birthday.

Nice!
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 01:02:03 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2020, 12:32:14 PM
DR TCB I am sorry about your scooter battery. Isn't it fairly new? You need something like AAA to go out and give you a quick charge, or a friend to push it home for you. Too bad you don't live closer to DR George. He is always hopping in his car to help folk out.

I would've. :)
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 01:09:38 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 08:02:10 AM
In the meantime...

Where in the HELL is DR vixmom?

Was there a trip to Florida or something I've forgotten was upcoming? I hope all is well in vixland!

Instead of posting she has been going to bed early and getting much needed sleep.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 01:13:51 PM: Quote from: Laura on September 21, 2020, 11:19:02 AM
Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2020, 07:21:09 AM
Happy birthday, Laura! Hope Leonard treats you nice today.

Thank you, John G. He's birdwatching out the window at the moment.

:)
Title: Re: RAINBOWS FOR ALI AND ME
Post by: bk on September 21, 2020, 01:14:20 PM: Drop-in visitor has come and gone and now it's a waiting game until groceries arrive and I can eat. They have until four and that's when they'll probably get here.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 01:14:21 PM: Quote from: Laura on September 21, 2020, 11:23:21 AM
I celebrated my birthday by picking up my senior National Park Pass.

;D Is it free on your birthday?
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 01:32:49 PM: Darn, the smoke began slowly rolling back in this morning. Our air quality is unhealthy again. Sigh.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 01:38:28 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2020, 01:32:49 PM
Darn, the smoke began slowly rolling back in this morning. Our air quality is unhealthy again. Sigh.

NOOOO!!!!!!!!! :-\
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 02:07:32 PM: Yup. Hopefully it won't last long or get much worse.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2020, 02:58:50 PM: Wishing the happiest of celebration wishes to DR Laura on her big day! I hope there will be pancakes.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2020, 03:04:40 PM: Sorry about the air quality, DR Jane. >:(
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2020, 03:06:28 PM: "For what is reality, really, but a collective hunch?"
-Lily Tomlin
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2020, 03:08:14 PM: Went and got my seasonal flu shot this morning. There were quite few other folks doing the same. I fear this fall and winter are going to turn very dark in the public sphere.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2020, 03:21:42 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2020, 01:14:21 PM
Quote from: Laura on September 21, 2020, 11:23:21 AM
I celebrated my birthday by picking up my senior National Park Pass.

;D Is it free on your birthday?

Ha! It was probably $5 when you got yours. They raised the price to $80.
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Post by: KevinH on September 21, 2020, 03:21:59 PM: Good evening!
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Post by: KevinH on September 21, 2020, 03:22:14 PM: Happy Birthday, DR Laura!
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2020, 03:22:19 PM: Quote from: singdaw on September 21, 2020, 02:58:50 PM
Wishing the happiest of celebration wishes to DR Laura on her big day! I hope there will be pancakes.

Thank you, Singdaw. No pancakes, but my DH made french toast for breakfast.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2020, 03:22:37 PM: Quote from: KevinH on September 21, 2020, 03:22:14 PM
Happy Birthday, DR Laura!

Thank you, Kevin.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 03:22:40 PM: Glad you’re able to get out, Singdaw.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 03:23:34 PM: I just got off work, 90 minutes later than I should have.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2020, 03:23:50 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2020, 12:59:16 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/84/85/b7/8485b7172e4d60dfe62c99414880f011.jpg)

Thank you, Jane. Two of my favorite things.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 03:23:57 PM: Time for a primal scream.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 03:24:23 PM: Typing that made me feel better.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2020, 03:24:33 PM: Quote from: bk on September 21, 2020, 01:14:20 PM
Drop-in visitor has come and gone and now it's a waiting game until groceries arrive and I can eat. They have until four and that's when they'll probably get here.

I had a drop-in visitor, too!
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 03:24:37 PM: Where’s Vixmom?
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 03:25:01 PM: Quote from: Laura on September 21, 2020, 03:24:33 PM
Quote from: bk on September 21, 2020, 01:14:20 PM
Drop-in visitor has come and gone and now it's a waiting game until groceries arrive and I can eat. They have until four and that's when they'll probably get here.

I had a drop-in visitor, too!

Yes?
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 03:30:45 PM: Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2020, 03:24:37 PM
Where’s Vixmom?

I hope she hasn't abandoned us for Facebook.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 03:32:13 PM: Annabelle is in a particularly clingy mood tonight. I don't know if there's a problem or if she's just pestering me for another treat. I suspect the latter.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 03:39:59 PM: Quote from: singdaw on September 21, 2020, 03:04:40 PM
Sorry about the air quality, DR Jane. >:(

Thanks.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 03:50:20 PM: Quote from: Laura on September 21, 2020, 03:21:42 PM
Quote from: Jane on September 21, 2020, 01:14:21 PM
Quote from: Laura on September 21, 2020, 11:23:21 AM
I celebrated my birthday by picking up my senior National Park Pass.

;D Is it free on your birthday?

Ha! It was probably $5 when you got yours. They raised the price to $80.

LOL, probably close to that. Keith has one from back then. I considered getting my own before they raised the price. It seemed unnecessary to have two cards.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 03:52:26 PM: Quote from: singdaw on September 21, 2020, 03:08:14 PM
Went and got my seasonal flu shot this morning. There were quite few other folks doing the same. I fear this fall and winter are going to turn very dark in the public sphere.

Please tell me you did not drive today.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 03:53:05 PM: Quote from: Laura on September 21, 2020, 03:22:19 PM
Quote from: singdaw on September 21, 2020, 02:58:50 PM
Wishing the happiest of celebration wishes to DR Laura on her big day! I hope there will be pancakes.

Thank you, Singdaw. No pancakes, but my DH made french toast for breakfast.

It sounds good.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 03:54:22 PM: Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2020, 03:24:23 PM
Typing that made me feel better.

Good.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 03:55:36 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 03:30:45 PM
Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2020, 03:24:37 PM
Where’s Vixmom?

I hope she hasn't abandoned us for Facebook.

She has not.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2020, 04:03:05 PM: I did not drive, DR Jane. I am not supposed to for at least a week.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 04:08:17 PM: Good. I was surprised you got the shot while recovering. Vibes you don't have a reaction.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2020, 06:00:06 PM: Been doing stuff. There is something at the mail place, so I guess I'll go get it since I have to exercise the motor car anyway. I had three low-calorie hot dogs and three low-calorie buns for a net calorie intake of 550. Pretty good and I'll need to have a little something else - maybe I'll pick up a head of lettuce, that would be easiest.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 06:41:56 PM: Bruce have you ever tried using the more nutritious cabbage instead of lettuce?
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 07:21:35 PM: Well, I need to head home, so I shall.

Be back later.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 07:44:21 PM: Andrew Lloyd Webber's YouTube channel has scheduled some more shows, starting with Fame this Friday.

https://www.playbill.com/article/the-shows-must-go-on-will-return-with-stream-of-fame-the-musical

The one I really want to see is that bizarre musical version of War of the Worlds. I saw that album for sale for years. Never bought it. I think I was right not to. I checked it out of the library a few months back and downloaded a copy, but I don't think I've ever listened to it.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 07:44:35 PM: And I am off to bed.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2020, 07:44:41 PM: Good night, all.
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Post by: Laura on September 21, 2020, 07:57:02 PM: Good night, everyone.

Thank you all for the birthday wishes
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2020, 08:55:06 PM: Haven't tried cabbage, Jane.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2020, 08:55:37 PM: Finished with my viewing.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2020, 08:56:03 PM: Must go to Gelson's and get about three hundred calories worth of something or other.
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2020, 09:17:07 PM: Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2020, 09:18:17 PM: HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS to DR LAURA!

This is a bit late, but I hope you had a wonderful one.

And you do celebrate your birthday all week (or all month), don't you?
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2020, 09:18:46 PM: Quote from: George on September 21, 2020, 12:42:22 AM
~~~Vibes That Some Little Miracles Make Themselves Known To BK!!~~~

Ditto!
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2020, 09:21:47 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 21, 2020, 07:26:32 AM
I just officially made the final revisions to the A&T book. I'm very proud of how it's turned out. I wish the 2021 Writers Market book of literary agents were out, but it usually isn't published until November.

It's great that it's finished and you have something you're proud of. Congrats.
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2020, 09:22:59 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on September 21, 2020, 07:36:13 AM
Vibes that something wonderful comes out of that book, DR Elmore!

Ditto!
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2020, 09:31:10 PM: Continued healing and recovery vibes to Singdaw.
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2020, 09:31:19 PM: Good night.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 10:10:11 PM: Quote from: bk on September 21, 2020, 08:55:06 PM
Haven't tried cabbage, Jane.

I never use regular lettuce at home anymore, even for sandwiches.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 10:11:06 PM: I like the song for Ali.
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Post by: TCB on September 21, 2020, 10:21:42 PM: A very Happy Birthday to DR Laura!
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2020, 10:36:58 PM: Hi Tom. Are you hurting less today?
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2020, 10:49:56 PM: Went to Gelson's and got some lettuce and scallions and apples. Made a salad - very good, and probably brought me up to 850 calories. In a little while I'll have an apple.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 11:15:39 PM: Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2020, 07:44:21 PM
Andrew Lloyd Webber's YouTube channel has scheduled some more shows, starting with Fame this Friday.

https://www.playbill.com/article/the-shows-must-go-on-will-return-with-stream-of-fame-the-musical

The one I really want to see is that bizarre musical version of War of the Worlds. I saw that album for sale for years. Never bought it. I think I was right not to. I checked it out of the library a few months back and downloaded a copy, but I don't think I've ever listened to it.

I bought the original 1976 album with Richard Burton and Julie Covington. It didn't grab me, either. ::)
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 11:17:17 PM: I'm watching one of the seven, count 'em, SEVEN laserdiscs that were waiting for me at work.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 11:19:22 PM: This one is The Bette Midler Show that was filmed (videotaped) for HBO back in 1976.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 11:19:35 PM: I'm not going to watch the whole thing tonight.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 11:19:55 PM: I want to check all the laserdiscs that I received to make sure that they're all good.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 11:20:55 PM: Either I didn't realize, or I forgot, but two of the seven are unopened!
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 11:21:01 PM: That's pretty cool!
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 11:24:34 PM: PAGE SIX BETTE MIDLER DANCE!!

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/kBMAAOSw0aVfCE1E/s-l500.jpg)
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 11:26:51 PM: So I got this laserdisc, Bette's Mondo Beyondo and For the Boys in one lot for only $15.74 total.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 11:27:34 PM: Right now, there's one copy of The Bette Midler Show (only) on eBay for $40!
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 11:29:01 PM: And a seller from Europe has one copy for $71.75US + $17.20 shipping! :o
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 11:29:25 PM: I'm glad I found these when I did! :D
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 11:55:56 PM: Separately, I bought the laserdisc of Bette's Art or Bust for only $21.32 (including tax and shipping).
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 11:57:08 PM: The show was originally recorded for HBO.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 11:58:16 PM: It turns out that the laserdisc has 20 more minutes than what was shown on TV, but it looks like the VHS tape only has what was shown...not the longer version!
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Post by: George on September 21, 2020, 11:59:42 PM: There's a VHS copy on Amazon for only $98.78, and one on eBay for $102.87! :o
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Post by: George on September 22, 2020, 12:01:06 AM: It's all in the timing. :)