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Title: THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: bk on November 14, 2005, 12:17:50 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes have made you bleary-eyed, and now it is time for you to post until the bleary-eyed cows come home.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: bk on November 14, 2005, 12:18:38 AM: And the word of the day is: BILGE!

And let's have some word-of-the-day usage instead of everyone just ignoring it like so much fish.

BILGE, baby, BILGE!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Tomovoz on November 14, 2005, 12:26:45 AM: When I first left home l lived in an attic "apartment" in West Hampstead London. I lived there for about six months. I loved the "flat" and loved the area and Hampstead Village. I shared the flat with two Australian girls I had met on board ship coming to the UK from Melbounre (via the Panama Canal). I then moved to much cheaper"digs" near to Arsenal Football ground (Highbury). The flat was above a Chinese Cafe.. An "interesting" area and quite a contrast to my first six months in London. This time I was sharing with two Brits - one from Wigan and the other from Sommerset. I went to visit the areas last year and in 30+ years they have not changed much at all. I could quite happily live in London. I know it better than my own home city here on the other side of the world.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Tomovoz on November 14, 2005, 12:28:26 AM: "Titanic" - wasn't that "The Battle Of The Bilge"
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: George on November 14, 2005, 12:47:42 AM: My first apartment (other than on-campus housing at college) was during my second senior year (I was supposed to be going for a 5-year degree). Anyway, I got an apartment at a converted hotel that had been built in the 1920s. It was a studio with a trundle bed (that I never slept on) and an actual pie cooler in the kitchenette. I lived there for a year and after I graduated, I stayed for the summer but I never got a job anywhere in Bellingham, so I moved back in with my parents. After a couple of months, I got a job at the place I'm still working (but in a different job) and in less than a year, I got my first apartment with a roommate and have never lived with my parents since. For about five and a half years (up until two years ago) I did live with my sister in the house that I'm now renting.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 04:41:36 AM: Good morning, all! I'm suspecting our E&T DRJoey is waiting to board a plane for his TALE OF TWO CIRIES jaunt to NYCthis morning. After the showing/whatever, it's back to LaGuardia and a return flight. Send him a lot of smooth sailing vibes todat. His schedule needs them.

I finished the two Mario Frangoulis orchestral pieces around 10:30 last night, wrote up an invoice and got them ready to deliver today. I've now got a lot of songs to work on for him this week, and today I also find what fresh hell the Men's Chorus wants to dump on me for their Dec. 14 concert.

Apartments? I had three different ones in Oxford, Ohio, one in Shippensburg, PA, for a year, then seven years chez Mom and Dad before moving to NYC, which was either the end of a really prolonged adolescence or the beginning of another.

My first apartment on 94th Street and Amsterdam was huge: 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room, and kitchen, The space was fantastic, but the ghost was terrifying and the landlord was insane. Every night, around 4:30 am, my bedroom door would violently and noisily burst open, which scared the hell out of me. The landlord was a young man but a total sleazebag who in the late 1980s was convicted of putting a hit on a tenant. His mother was the owner of many upper West Side buildings but he "managed" them for her.

My roommate at the time was a very pretty Irish lady, Melanie Cargill, stepdaughter of the actor Jack MacGowran who was in the film TOM JONES with Albert Finney and who died after filming THE EXORCIST. The landlord was always hitting on Ms Cargill, and we both hated him for being both a constant nuisance and a total loss as a landlord: about twice a week, around 2 am, water would pour from the lighting fixture in our bathroom ceiling and flood the bathroom. Our complaints to the landlord and drunk super, and finally to the City's apartment control offices, got us nowhere so Melanie finally called the board of health to complain: she told them that no one was responding to our calls for help and that if the water turned out to be sewage, she planned to swe the asses off every New York City bureau dealing with landlord/tenant situations. That afternoon the agents came to check out the bathroom and force the landlord to do something, after two or three months of this nonsense.

Melanie moved out shortly after that to marry her boyfriend and I went through several rounds of war over getting a roommate: the landlord kept trying to bring in cute young ladies he thought might date him if he helped with an apartment and I wanted a roommate with whom I got along and, preferably, already knew. A divorced friend from college was ready to move in but the landlord wouldn't accept the man's dog, although others in the building had pets. One day the landlord let it slip about how angry he was at me for having to pay for the bathroom repairs, and I decided it was time to get out. A mutual acquaintance of DRGinny's and mine ended up conducting the Richard Burton tour of CAMELOT in 1980, and he moved into the spare room. He mentioned one day how the landlord was stopping by daily for visits, and even asked him how much he was being paid to conduct CAMELOT. I started looking for a new apartment that day, found the one I now live in within a week, and by July 15, I had moved to this apartment.

The first night I was here, the phone rang, and it was my former landlord asking how the new apartment was. I said to him, "Never call me again," and he hasn't. I passed him on Broadway around 90th Street several months later ad ignored him. Now I hope the bastard's still in jail and somebody's bitch. I do miss the space, but my ghost here is much less terrifying.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Michael on November 14, 2005, 04:55:35 AM: My first apartment was one I shared in Denver when I went to school there. I liked it but didn't care for the person I shared it with.
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Post by: Ben on November 14, 2005, 05:11:07 AM: My first living space away from home was a dorm room on the East Bank of the University of Minnesota campus. I loved it, even though I lived with Terrible Timmy Horgan from Hibbing Minnesota. He had never been off the Iron Range (an area in Northern Minnesota) and was determined to party his way through his freshman year. I ended up not being in my dorm room much anyway because I met someone and began staying with him at his apartment as much as possible. The summer that I was cast in The Streets of New York on the Showboat I lived in his apartment while he went to Colorado to be a camp counselor at his old youth camp. I lived on the 14th floor of a high rise in Minneapolis. It was a few blocks from Loring Park and a quick walk to the Guthrie Theatre and Walker Art Center. I loved it! The apartment was nothing special, just a box in a tall building but the freedom of living in my own place and doing a show was exhiliarating. When school was out I lived with my sister for a while and then while doing a community theatre show I met another actor who was getting divorced. His wife was moving out and he was keeping the house but needed roommates to help with the expenses. I moved in along with two other actors. It was a small house in Maplewood, just outside the border of Saint Paul. That was even better. We had wonderful times at that house. I still keep in touch with Jim (he lives in Richmond, VA now) and I hope to get down to DC to see him and Chris Bloch from Jose's production of Damn Yankees.

I didn't move around much when I moved to New York (not as much as other friends, that is). I initially stayed on 14th Street btwn 8th & 9th Avenues for about a month. Then I moved into my first real New York Apartment. It was on 92nd Street and West End Avenue (Magic Show). It was a small one bedroom. Two friends from Minnesota came out and we moved in together. Two gay men and a woman. She slept in the living room, I slept on the top of the big frame bed (it was not quite a bunk bed but almost) and Rich slept on a futon on the floor. Both Rich and Marianne HATED, HATED, HATED living in New York and by December (after moving into the place in October) Marianne was back in Minnesota. Rich left soon after (in February) and I had the place to myself which would have been OK if I had a job and didn't have to pay the exorbitant $600 a month rent. At that time it was very expensive. I did have an understanding landlord and I also asked Marianne and Rich (since they had signed the lease) to cough up a little money since they bailed on me. I finally did find a roommate but that didn't last and I call he spring and summer of 1981 my months of poverty. I paid the rent and phone each month (other utilities were included) but didn't have much left over. I had a job at an office on 30th Street and 3rd Avenue for a creepy man who ran an electrical supply company. I used to walk to and from work every day (from 92nd and West End to 30th and 3rd) because it was cheaper than taking the subway. I even walked in the rain. It saved me money and kept me in shape! Finally in the fall, two other people from Minnesota moved to NYC and were looking for a place. They stayed with me for a couple of months, then I got cast in Sesame Street Live and went on the road. They took over the apartment. When I returned I lived with a friend on 14th Street again but this time at the other end, between First Avenue and Avenue A (Alphabet City). I then moved into a sublet on 65th and First Avenue and then I got an apartment on 46th and 10th (awful neighborhood, hateful landlord, all around yuck!) and then I met my ex, who is now a good friend. He lived on 16th Street in Chelsea. We moved in together in 1983. When we broke up in 1991 he went to Belgium and I kept the apartment. I've been in this place since 1983 and love it. It's our home (me and Anthony). The thought of moving would make me shake in terror (especially because rents are so high, even in the outer boroughs). This is turning into a novella and I have to get to work.

Later!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: FJL on November 14, 2005, 05:46:38 AM: Are we talking about after officially leaving home for good, or do dorm rooms count? I lived in three different dorm rooms during law school, but then went back to live with my parents again for about three years.

So the first place I lived in after "officially" moving out in 1986 was a studio apartment that came fully furnished on 57th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. I had worked part-time during college at 57th and 3rd, and had always told myself that I wanted to live in that area someday when I could afford it, and six years later, I could sort-of manage a studio in that area, so i grabbed it when I found it. The furnishings were quite simple but sweet, and the move in was oh so simple, since I was able to leave so much of my stuff at my parents' place in Brooklyn, and move in slowly.

My mother and father did everything they could to keep her 26-year-old baby from leaving home, but the situation was ideal. Fully, tastefully furnished, rent not that exorbitant for Manhattan, lovely neighborhood. Finally, with nothing else to say, my Mom (who has delicious comic timing, even when she tries to be serious) looked at me and said, starting off deadpan but hitting the word "Crazy" real hard: "Well, to be honest with you, I don't know if this is such a safe block to live on, I mean, with that CRAAAAZY Eddie store right downstairs." (Only my Mom could make CRAAAAZY Eddie sound like it must be some sort of nuthouse.)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 06:00:03 AM: Monday....36 degrees. And the world didn't end!

I meant DR DANISE and her doghouse last night, but typed DR GINNY....whew!

Good travel and TWO CITES vibes for DRJOEY. I am always happy for someone to get out of Indiana...even for just awhile.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 06:01:57 AM: Hmmmm....37 year old WWE wrestling star found dead in his hotel room in Minnesota. Sad. As one wrestler said: "That organization has a great entrance program....but its exit program sucks."
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: FJL on November 14, 2005, 06:01:59 AM: Thanks, BK, for mentioning in the notes the LAST STARFIGHTER reunion party in honor of the CD's street date tomorrow. 13 of the 15 actors will be at the party (the two who will be E&T do have darn good reasons for not being able to make it), and we're thrilled that the group has stayed close since doing the show and recording the CD. I don't know if I'll be set up to post about it DURING the party, although I'll try :) but we haven't had this much buzz here over a party since the HHW gang came over during the NY walking tour, and at some point we expect to do a toast to BK and Kritzerland and HHW. So if you feel vibes being sent around 7:30 or 8:00 Eastern time or so, those will be emanating from Hell's Kitchen in New York.

Thanks again to BK and Kritzerland and HHW for all the support for the project. Not to get mushy, and as I've mentioned before, BK, you've been on such a winning streak with the critical reaction to Kritzerland's releases thus far, and with the official street date of our CD actually a day away, Skip and I are thrilled that you've put your resources, your tremendous skills, and your name and the name of your company behind our project.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ben on November 14, 2005, 06:02:48 AM: Oh, my. Crazy Eddie's. I remember that store. We got an air conditioner there at the Sixth Avenue and 8th Street location in 1986. Now it's an FYE if I recall correctly.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 06:03:19 AM: Donna Reed! :)

Any actress who can play Mary Bailey (the proposal scene always makes me cry) AND Sacajawea is pretty special!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: td on November 14, 2005, 06:25:53 AM: Quote from: Tomovoz on November 14, 2005, 12:28:26 AM
"Titanic" - wasn't that "The Battle Of The Bilge"

Kate Winslet was not THAT fat!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 14, 2005, 06:34:37 AM: I like the soulful sounds of songstress Mary J. Bilge.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 06:35:05 AM: Good morning.... I think we may have a modem problem rather than an AOL problem as I couldn't get a connection all weekend. The vixdad is going to try to take a look at the innards of the home computer tonight . So that's why I was E & T.

I also seemed to have developed the Vixter's laryngitis which has made this a very quiet weekend all around as I sent the Vixter & Vixdad out for the day on Saturday (a beautiful warm & sunny day ) to go and play and leave me in peace to try and clean out closets and drawers, swap the summer for the winter clothes etc etc

They went to see that new movie Zathura and quite enjoyed it!

Then Sunday the Vixter and I had church and Sunday School and then we went shopping to get the makings of Thanksgiving dinner basket (we took charge of that project for the troop) which took visits to several stores and then "putting it together" ( ooh! snuck in a Sondheim reference!) and then she was off to Youth Group and I was off to slumberland, watched part of Penn & Teller's underwater magic show and then switched on PBS's Masterpiece Theater to see The Virgin Queen, but ... I was barely awake when Vixdad came home at at 9:15 after picking the Vixter up from Youth Group. Next thing I knew it was this morning and my voice, which had been taking little jaunts off on its own all weekend, was nowhere to be found.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: MBarnum on November 14, 2005, 06:45:56 AM: First apartment: 2 bedroom, second story 1970s era apartment with ceiling heat (!). I moved in with my roommate Greg Swanson in 1983. Greg worked the front desk of the Mark Antony Hotel, which is also where I was working.

I only lived there for 6 months and then moved north to Salem in January of 1984.

The apartment was nothing to write home about, in fact the whole complex was a bit on the dumpy side now that I look back at it, but it is where I found my cat Boo Boo, a little black and white kitten who just wandered in the front door one day and never left! He was a cutie!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 06:46:54 AM: TOD:

My first apartment (at the age of 21) was the basement of my friends' house, we actually shared the house more than had apartments in it as I came in the front door and through their living room and kitchen to get down to my space, which was the finished basement where I had a livingroom, a bedroom and a study. There was also a laundrey room which we all used and we shared the kithen and the bathroom.

When I first moved in they were a young married couple, I stayed through the birth of two sons (I'm the godmother of the youngest) and the subsequent divorce, the wife moved out leaving the kids and the husband. I am sure all the neighbors were very confused as to who was who in that house. (especially as the boys were blonde like me, but both parents were brunettes, but she was trhe clearly the one that was pregnant as back then I still had a thyroid, smoked a ridiculous amount [tobacco products mind you], and weighed about as much as my left leg currently does.) By time I moved out the oldest boy was in first grade and the younger in nursery school.

I moved out to move in with vixdad to whom I had become enagaged.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: FJL on November 14, 2005, 06:56:46 AM: Word of the day: I used to make fresh BILGE-in' waffles when i worked in Coney Island. They tasted great, and we advertised them as fresh Belgian waffles, but the bilge part was the copious amounts of lard that we put in the waffles, and we hid the chunk-o'-lard under the counter lest the customers see the lard and run away scared. (Of course, if anyone asked , we had to say they were made with lard, but usually no one asked.)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 14, 2005, 06:57:05 AM: Good Morning!

Well... I basically have a 16-hour day ahead of me... So...

Laters...

:)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 14, 2005, 06:57:21 AM: People move away from home?

;)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 14, 2005, 06:57:59 AM: Quote from: td on November 14, 2005, 06:25:53 AM
Kate Winslet was not THAT fat!

She was zaftig.

;)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 14, 2005, 06:58:44 AM: DR td - As for you being a "tramp"... Well, get in line, boy, get in line!

;D

*That was for you DR elmore. :)

**And, actually, I'm currently working with Christopher Sieber's equally hunky - and fellow Advocate cover-man (one of the gay marriage issues), Kevin M. Burrows in Damn Yankees.
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Post by: FJL on November 14, 2005, 07:00:38 AM: Jose - Just caught up. Thanks for the greetings from Kay in response to our greeting.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 14, 2005, 07:04:33 AM: Quote from: FJL on November 14, 2005, 07:00:38 AM
Jose - Just caught up. Thanks for the greetings from Kay in response to our greeting.

You're most welcome. -And she believes that someone near and dear to you has a special day coming up soon, n'est-ce pas?
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 07:04:51 AM: Now to try to catch up
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 14, 2005, 07:04:58 AM: OK... Now I really have to head to the subway...

Once again...

Laters...
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 07:17:12 AM: Those damn yankees!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ginny on November 14, 2005, 08:00:21 AM: Monday morning greetings! It's my day off and I've already been to the doctor for a routine check-up that included blood tests - always an ordeal for me. Now, I'm mainlining coffee which I couldn't have until after the appointment. Later, it's off to pick up my car, which also had a routine check-up this morning, have my hair cut, and meet my mom and her sister for lunch at a local coffee shop.

TOD - Not counting University of Michigan residence halls, my first real apartment was here in Middletown, OH, when I came here to accept my first professional library job. It was in a modern complex out by the interstate, ground floor with a walk-out patio. A few years later, I moved into town, nearer to the campus where I worked. That apartment was on the top floor of a building that sat high on a hill. I loved the view - sat on my balcony one beautiful Saturday and watched the Blue Angels perform an air show. I could also see the major intersection through which DH Richard drove when he came to pick me up for dates. He proposed to me at the dining room table in that apartment.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: MBarnum on November 14, 2005, 08:01:08 AM: It will be an interesting day at work today. Some yahoo, after going on a shooting spree in the neighboring town of Keizer and setting fire to several cars in the police department's parking lot, then came to downtown Salem and drove his truck through the lobby of the Marion County courthouse...which is home to our circuit court ( a Judicial department entity) setting fires and shooting at police.

And since I was scheduled for jury duty Wednesday...I guess that won't be happening this week!

Here is the news story if anyone is interested http://www.kgw.com/
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Post by: Jason on November 14, 2005, 08:02:24 AM: This is a transcription of a phone call I just had with one of my genius customers...

She: Hello. My daughter is singing a song from THE BOY FROM OZ in a talent show and I need to know which character in the show actually sings it.

Me: We don't handle THE BOY FROM OZ, but OK...

She: Who sings, "When I Get My Name In Lights?" Someone told me it was the Scarecrow...

Me: The scarecrow? Umm...no. There is no scarecrow in THE BOY FROM OZ.

She: Oh? Then who sings it?

Me: The Peter Allen character.

She: Oh. THE BOY FROM OZ isn't about the Oz stories? Well then I can dress her however I want!

Me (Internally): Yes...yes, you can dress her however you want. Preferably in sequins and feathers. Peter would want it that way...
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:02:59 AM: Good morning!

Somewhat warm weather has returned to us. Today and tomorrow are to be in the 70s with lows only in the mid 50s.

I don't believe I ever remember a November with this much warm weather this far (we're almost halfway through the month IF YOU CAN BELIEVE THAT!)

Not a cloud in the sky and just beautiful in every respect.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:04:52 AM: LOL, DR Jason! Save us from the uninformed of the world!

Argh!

Does MTI handle LEGS DIAMOND, by the way?
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:05:53 AM: BTW, DRs Jason and Vixmom, your packages will be in the mail to you today.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 08:07:00 AM: How did she get the number for MTI - and how did she get YOU?

Hopefully someone will bill her for the performance royalties for that "talent" show.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ginny on November 14, 2005, 08:07:17 AM: Last night, DR Jose wrote:

"DR Ginny - I LOVE New York City in January. It's always been my favorite time to go. It's sort of neat watching the city slow down a little due to the cold, wind, snow, slush, etc. And there's nothing like walking down Broadway from 103rd to Times Square - Natural Dermabrasion!"

We're planning many indoor things, like spending a day at the Museum of Natural History, a day at Chelsea Market, a day at Grand Central Terminal. This will probably not be the visit during which we take the boat tour around Manhattan!

The big question, DR Jose, is: Will you be there for dinner on Monday, January 16, or will you have to be making your way back to DC?
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 08:07:35 AM: We need the Pogue Party Report from the horse's mouth.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 08:08:52 AM: I'm back from my morning errands, and just heard from E&T DRJoey, whom I may see around 1:30 if his schedule permits. He's on the bus now from LaGuardia to Port authority, and has a luncheon date with a friend who's going to Fordham.

DRJose, the reading is in the Ford Center on 42nd Street tonight at 7:00. He's going to the rehearsal today at 2:30.

Back to Mario!
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Post by: Ann on November 14, 2005, 08:10:01 AM: Good morning.
Wow, I was really deep asleep this morning. Usually I wake up briefly when DB Jed gets up to take a shower, then I lie in bed until my alarm goes off. Today I don't remember anything before the sound of the alarm. Guess I was tired...and having a weird dream to boot.

TOD - If you count dorm rooms, my first was in Wellesley, in Bates Hall. I lived there for my first year, and my roommate and I got along well enough that we decided to do another year together rather than risk ending up with someone dreadful. We switched to the building next door, whose name is escaping me at the moment...but I do remember we lived in room 420. My roommate chose it because...well...you do the math. :) Turns out that 420 was the biggest room on the floor, though, so we totally lucked out.

When I transferred to the University of Puget Sound I shared a tiny dorm room for a semester, then decided I'd had enough of dorm life. I moved into the complex I'm in now, but on the bottom floor, #108. I was there for a few years...but after two floods, one when my water heater blew, then when the water heater above me blew...I was ready for a different apartment. I moved up to #213. Now if a water heater goes out, it's not gonna flood me anymore :)
DB Jed moved in here almost exactly 8 months ago...and hopefully soon we'll get a bigger place together. :D
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ginny on November 14, 2005, 08:10:35 AM: DR elmore, tell DR Joey I said HI!
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 14, 2005, 08:11:42 AM: TOD:

My first apartment (as opposed to a dorm room during college) was a tiny studio apartment located right behind the Burbank Fire House. I lived there for maybe a couple of years. It doesn't exist any more; from what I've heard, it suffered major damage during one of the earthquakes a few years back, and was raized. Too bad; it was nice, if sometimes noisy. (Ah, that dear ol' siren call...)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ginny on November 14, 2005, 08:13:03 AM: Hate to leave this lovely quorum on the forum, but I must be off for my midday errands and appointments.

Bye for now!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jason on November 14, 2005, 08:13:15 AM: DR MattH: Thank you!!! And BTW, no one holds the rights to LEGS DIAMOND, if you can imagine. ;)

DR Jack: I have no clew how she got my number, but got it she did. I believe she's using a karaoke CD, so I'm fairly certain she will not be paying royalties. And right now THE BOY FROM OZ is an unrepresented title, so technically she'd have to pay directly to Peter Allen's estate if she intended to pay to use the tune.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 08:13:55 AM: I've caught up to Friday & Saturdays' posts and I'm about to check out Sunday's.

~~Good Travel & Reading Vibes~~

for Joey

~~~Healing Finger Vibes~~~

for Cillaliz
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: S. Woody White on November 14, 2005, 08:16:16 AM: Dear DR Ann: Since your first residence away from home was a college dorm, and since I also dormed during college, do you think we should also poll the DRs about who did the college dorm thing? I've a hunch there's a lot of us who did, and that the only reason our esteemed BK didn't think of that is because he isn't one of us...them...whatever.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: S. Woody White on November 14, 2005, 08:18:13 AM: Onwards to work once again. (These shifting shift hours on the job are making me feel...shifty.) (That's shiFty, TCB!)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:19:58 AM: My first apartment was a one bedroom garden-style apartment (first floor) that was in a fairly new apartment complex. I lived there two years and loved it.

Very convenient in every way except the one nedroom units didn't have laundry connections, so I bought a portable washer and dryer. The washer was one of those kinds that you hook up to the faucets in your sink and then would drain into the sink. Worked fine, but the tub was small and it took three loads to do a week's worth of wash. The dryer had a vent that I could direct out the back door when weather permitted.
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 14, 2005, 08:21:54 AM: Almost forgot:

Today is National Guacamole Day!

It is also National American Teddy Bear Day!

(That's National American Teddy BEAR Day, TCB! sheesh.)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 08:23:11 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on November 14, 2005, 08:01:08 AM
It will be an interesting day at work today. Some yahoo, after going on a shooting spree in the neighboring town of Keizer and setting fire to several cars in the police department's parking lot, then came to downtown Salem and drove his truck through the lobby of the Marion County courthouse...which is home to our circuit court ( a Judicial department entity) setting fires and shooting at police.

And since I was scheduled for jury duty Wednesday...I guess that won't be happening this week!

Here is the news story if anyone is interested http://www.kgw.com/

I heard about this on CNN when it was happening on Saturday. ( I turned on CNN and just listened in while I was busy sorting through closets and drawers and changing sheets & things)

They didn't describe the gunman as being incredibly handsome with gorgeous blue eyes and wearing a burka and there were no hostages mentioned so I assumed you were safe and sound... and since the $&**(@%&* computer wouldn't connect to the internet all weekend...

Glad you are ok and the bad man was nabbed
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 08:25:07 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:05:53 AM
BTW, DRs Jason and Vixmom, your packages will be in the mail to you today.

Thank you!!

Oh and Thank you to George for the West Wing Debates!

After I turned off CNN I popped that in and listened to it but I want to run it again when I can sit and WATCH it as well
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:28:21 AM: I need to get cleaned upnow for my lunch date and errand to the psot office.

WBBL.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 08:29:15 AM: Oh I am SO glad you on online DR Jason

The Vixter sang "We Three Kings" in a concert Friday night, did I gravely err innot dressing her as a three headed king?
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:29:42 AM: BTW, I don't really watch WEST WING and am not much in the know about it, but what was the general concensus about which character won the debate? And who was congratualted on the show last night as having won it? (Probably both sides think his candidate won since last night's episode was shot weeks ago, I'm guessing.)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:30:35 AM: Ok, back later.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ben on November 14, 2005, 08:31:48 AM: Vixmom, did the Vixter sing this version???

We Three Kings of Orient Are
Tried to Smoke a Rubber Cigar
It Was Loaded
It Exploded
Now They're on Yonder Star

Hope no one took offense :)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 08:35:12 AM: Quote from: S. Woody White on November 14, 2005, 08:21:54 AM
Almost forgot:

Today is National Guacamole Day!

It is also National American Teddy Bear Day!

(That's National American Teddy BEAR Day, TCB! sheesh.)

Thank you, DRSWW! I had seen the Teddy Bear reference in today's news, but now I'm cravin' some guacamole. I did hug my Doctor Teddy Bear today, DRvixmom. He's keeping me healthy.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 08:36:53 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on November 14, 2005, 08:01:08 AM
It will be an interesting day at work today. Some yahoo, after going on a shooting spree in the neighboring town of Keizer and setting fire to several cars in the police department's parking lot, then came to downtown Salem and drove his truck through the lobby of the Marion County courthouse...which is home to our circuit court ( a Judicial department entity) setting fires and shooting at police.

And since I was scheduled for jury duty Wednesday...I guess that won't be happening this week!

So, Michael, what did you do to provoke him? Is this one more date you forced to watch ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE?
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 08:37:48 AM: Quote from: Ben on November 14, 2005, 08:31:48 AM
Vixmom, did the Vixter sing this version???

We Three Kings of Orient Are
Tried to Smoke a Rubber Cigar
It Was Loaded
It Exploded
Now They're on Yonder Star

Hope no one took offense :)

Well! I am totally offended.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: bk on November 14, 2005, 08:39:05 AM: I'm up, I'm up.

One of the short stories I've written has a complete description of the first place I lived when I moved out. It was located about three blocks from LACC and I had a roommate named Saul. It was a two-bedroom in one of those two story buildings where all the apartment doors line one side of the building. It was clean, and nice, and I lived there for, I don't know, maybe five months before the first of at least ten moves during my tenure at LACC. The second place I lived - now that was scary.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 08:40:35 AM: Quote from: S. Woody White on November 14, 2005, 08:21:54 AM

It is also National American Teddy Bear Day!

So if you go out in the woods today, you'd better go in disguise!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 08:47:04 AM: [move=up,scroll,6,transparent,100%] ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 08:52:11 AM: Good morning, all.

My vehicle is with AAMCO all day. Hopefully, no complications will arise and all will go as predicted.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 08:52:14 AM: Quote from: Ben on November 14, 2005, 08:31:48 AM
Vixmom, did the Vixter sing this version???

We Three Kings of Orient Are
Tried to Smoke a Rubber Cigar
It Was Loaded
It Exploded
Now They're on Yonder Star

Hope no one took offense :)

She doesn't know that version, she knows the one Vixdad taught her

"We three kings of
Leister Square
selling women's underwear
how fantastic
great elastic
Three and eleven a pair"

(Neither was that the version she sang at the ocncert although she laughingly threatened to a couple of times)

Oh dear, now I've probably gone and offended elmore as well.....
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 08:56:53 AM: This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 08:57:19 AM: Well, that worked.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 08:57:22 AM: Had a busy, busy weekend. Did a bit of cleaning/clearing out -- made tons of room in a hall closet by throwing stuff away and putting stuff aside to get rid of via donations.

Also eradicated my piles of DVDs by doing some filing and rearranging and such. It's great to have things in their proper places.

Watched on DVD over the weekend:

"Nicholas and Alexandra" (Franklin Schaffner)
"Summertime" (David Lean)
"The Four Feathers" (Alexander Korda)

They were all three splendid entertainments. It was the first time I had ever seen the original cut of "Nicholas and Alexandra" -- quite a few scenes were new to me and added quite a bit to the drama, intimate though it was. The main problem with this film is that the two main characters aren't really admirable or lamentable. They screwed Russia and her people and destroyed themselves in the process. The death of the children is what moves me the most.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 08:58:22 AM: Quote from: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 08:57:19 AM
Well, that worked.

Yes...but what was the point????

:D
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 08:59:48 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:29:42 AM
BTW, I don't really watch WEST WING and am not much in the know about it, but what was the general concensus about which character won the debate? And who was congratualted on the show last night as having won it? (Probably both sides think his candidate won since last night's episode was shot weeks ago, I'm guessing.)

There was no West Wing this past Sunday because of "Penn & Teller's Special" followed by "SNL's The 80's" Special

I am annoyed that Arrested Development was cancelled,. It seems if they want to kill a show, they take it off it's usual they keep putting it on hiatus and then they act suprised when a huge amount of people don't tune in when they finally deem fit to air it again

Malcolm In the Middle is another one I expect to hear is cancelled. I haven't seen a single episode this year although we were regular viewers when it was on on Sunday nights , now I think it's been moved to Fridays... but when ever I tried tuning in it wasn't there because of some "special programming"...
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 09:03:28 AM: It was just the picture attachment I tried to post that wouldn't work, I guess.

Howsomever, now to more important things.

_________________________________________________ __

I was channeling the ghost of Emily Littella the other day, and she said to me, she said:

"What's all this talk I keep hearing about A Reptile Dysfunction? If some lizard is dysfunctional, why the heck should I care?

"We have enough dysfunctional human families around we should be worried about. I say, let's take care of them and let the reptiles take care of themselves!"
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: FJL on November 14, 2005, 09:03:42 AM: Jose - Yes, Kay is right. Skip's birthday is this Wednesday, Nov. 16th (almost exactly nine months to the day after Valentine's Day.) I'm hoping Do-Re-Milla will once again mention him on those sites where she posts theater-related birthdays, and that (ahem! cough! cough!) any other sites that mention birthdays will follow suit. :)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 09:05:41 AM: Quote from: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 08:56:53 AM
This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test.

I am sorry. I am afraid you are going to be receiving a poor grade on this essay. Sentence structure is simplistic and repetitive. Writing does not display evidence of originality of thought or expression. The topic sentence is not supported. The writing does not fully explore the topic. Weak conclusion.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 09:06:34 AM: OMG - and I didn't study!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 09:07:42 AM: Quote from: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 08:52:14 AM
She doesn't know that version, she knows the one Vixdad taught her

"We three kings of
Leister Square
selling women's underwear
how fantastic
great elastic
Three and eleven a pair"

(Neither was that the version she sang at the ocncert although she laughingly threatened to a couple of times)

Oh dear, now I've probably gone and offended elmore as well.....

I am so offended by these perversions!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 09:07:43 AM: My first apartment:

Picture it -- Vicenza, Italy. 1973. It's summer. One Navy Journalist/Broadcaster has been assigned to the U.S. Army post Caserma Ederle to work in the Southern European Network radio station, a division of Armed Forces Radio.

One of two Navy men assigned -- a proportional billet, along with Air Force personnel as the station served all military facilities in Italy -- I was single and there was no room in the barracks for me on a permanent basis as I was not assigned to the Army.

I found an apartment building a little under two miles from the post, beautifully situated between two cornfields on a road parallel to the main road entering town. I had a third (top) floor apartment just over the landlord's...there were six apartments total...two on each floor. I had a balcony off my living room and a balcony off my bedroom (in the rear). It was a two-bedroom apartment. All the floors were marble. The apartment was generous in size, but the kitchen was small.

This was where (and when) I began learning to cook. My mom sent me my favorite recipes. For my first Christmas, my folks sent me a crockpot (which I still have) and my first New Year's in that apartment, I cooked a "boeuf bourguignon" from a recipe that came with the crockpot. It was delish.

It was my very first home away from home, and I loved it with all my heart. I had a view from my living room across the cornfield to the Caserma. From my bedroom balcony, I had a view of a structure (called "La Rotonda") built by architect Andrea Palladio...it was sitting in the middle of surrounding fields with no structures nearby. This building was the inspiration/model for the central part of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Behind it were some hills, atop which was a monastery. To the right, I could see the city of Vicenza.

I could walk to work in just under 20 minutes, if I had to. I had a bicycle at first, and that took me all of 10 minutes to ride to work. But I often worked nights. I had read, a year or so before, Tom Tryon's "Harvest Home", so riding my bicycle after dark on the road that cut through cornfields was an "experience." Often it was foggy, and my imagination was fertile, but I never freaked/wigged out. Just gave myself a fit of giggles every now and again.

I also bought a second-hand car -- from my conversational Italian instructor. It was a 1963 Fiat four-door. It didn't have much get-up-and-go, but it didn't need much. I drove it on rainy days, or when I wanted to shop in the commissary. Mostly, my forays into the city of Vicenza were on bicycle, along with the majority of other citizens there.

I had lived in the building several months when, one fine crisp autumn day, I looked out and to the right, and beyond the city I could see the Italian alps, aka the Dolomites, in the distance.

Living in the industrial north, one had many days of fog or smog blocking such views. But when it was on, it was ON!

I lived in this apartment two years. I had many wonderful times there, and it's one of my fondest memories.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 09:07:51 AM: DR BEN - that's the version WE sang in grade school. FOR a long time I thought Oryentar was where they were from!

I like the women's undies version as well. New to me! Where else on ALL of the internet can you learn NEW words to an familiar carol?
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 09:09:28 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 09:07:43 AM
My first appointment:

Picture it -- Vicenza, Italy. 1973. It's summer. One Navy Journalist/Broadcaster has been assigned to the U.S. Army post Caserma Ederle to work in the Southern European Network radio station, a division of Armed Forces Radio.

One of two Navy men assigned -- a proportional billet, along with Air Force personnel as the station served all military facilities in Italy -- I was single and there was no room in the barracks for me on a permanent basis as I was not assigned to the Army.

I found an apartment building a little under two miles from the post, beautifully situated between two cornfields on a road parallel to the main road entering town. I had a third (top) floor apartment just over the landlord's...there were six apartments total...two on each floor. I had a balcony off my living room and a balcony off my bedroom (in the rear). It was a two-bedroom apartment. All the floors were marble. The apartment was generous in size, but the kitchen was small.

It was my very first home away from home, and I loved it with all my heart. I had a view from my living room across the cornfield to the Caserma. From my bedroom balcony, I had a view of a structure built by architect Andrea Palladio...it was sitting in the middle of surrounding fields with no structures nearby. This building was the inspiration/model for the central part of Jefferson' Monticello. Behind it were some hills, atop which was a monastery. To the right, I could see the city of Vicenza.

I had lived in the building several months when, one fine crisp autumn day, I looked out and to the right, and beyond the city I could see the Italian alps, aka the Dolomites, in the distance.

Living in the industrial north, one had many days of fog or smog blocking such views. But when it was on, it was ON!

I lived in this apartment two years. I had many wonderful times there, and it's one of my fondest memories.

DR RLP - you must post photos of this place!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 09:10:38 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 09:07:42 AM
I am so offended by these perversions!

Will a kiss or seven make you forgive and forget?

:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jennifer on November 14, 2005, 09:11:07 AM: DR Jason, that story cracked me up! :)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jason on November 14, 2005, 09:13:44 AM: Quote from: FJL on November 14, 2005, 09:03:42 AM
Jose - Yes, Kay is right. Skip's birthday is this Wednesday, Nov. 16th (almost exactly nine months to the day after Valentine's Day.) I'm hoping Do-Re-Milla will once again mention him on those sites where she posts theater-related birthdays, and that (ahem! cough! cough!) any other sites that mention birthdays will follow suit. :)

All the cool kids were conceived on Valentine's Day. Well, Skip and I were, at least. :D
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: td on November 14, 2005, 09:17:46 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 14, 2005, 06:58:44 AM
DR td - As for you being a "tramp"... Well, get in line, boy, get in line!

;D

*That was for you DR elmore. :)

**And, actually, I'm currently working with Christopher Sieber's equally hunky - and fellow Advocate cover-man (one of the gay marriage issues), Kevin M. Burrows in Damn Yankees.

I'm a tramp
But they love me
Break a new heart
Ev'ry day
I'm a tramp
They adore me
And you only hope
I'll stay that way
I'm a tramp
I'm a scoundrel
I'm a rounder
I'm a cad
I'm a tramp
But theylove him
Yes, and even they
Have got it pretty bad
You can never tell
When I'll show up
I give you
Plenty of trouble
You guess I'm just a
No 'count pup
But you wish that I
Were double
I'm a tramp
I'm a rover
And there's nothing
More to say
If I'm a tramp
I'm a good one
And they wish that they
Could travel my way

(apologies to Miss Peggy Lee)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 09:18:32 AM: Yes, you can count on MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE getting canceled this year (though it may play out the season). It is absolutely dying in that Friday time slot. Almost no one is watching it or THE BERNIE MAC SHOW.

As for ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, though its comedy hasn't registered very strongly with me, I've been watching this season (1) because there is nothing better for me on at 8 p.m. as I wait for other shows at 8:30, (2) it's interesting to see where they go with the outrageousness of the characters.

Yes, it hasn't offically gotten the dreaded term "canceled," but it's as good as dead having its episode order slashed from 22 to 13.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 09:21:28 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 09:07:43 AM
My first appointment:

Picture it -- Vicenza, Italy. 1973. It's summer. One Navy Journalist/Broadcaster has been assigned to the U.S. Army post Caserma Ederle to work in the Southern European Network radio station, a division of Armed Forces Radio.

One of two Navy men assigned -- a proportional billet, along with Air Force personnel as the station served all military facilities in Italy -- I was single and there was no room in the barracks for me on a permanent basis as I was not assigned to the Army.

I found an apartment building a little under two miles from the post, beautifully situated between two cornfields on a road parallel to the main road entering town. I had a third (top) floor apartment just over the landlord's...there were six apartments total...two on each floor. I had a balcony off my living room and a balcony off my bedroom (in the rear). It was a two-bedroom apartment. All the floors were marble. The apartment was generous in size, but the kitchen was small.

It was my very first home away from home, and I loved it with all my heart. I had a view from my living room across the cornfield to the Caserma. From my bedroom balcony, I had a view of a structure built by architect Andrea Palladio...it was sitting in the middle of surrounding fields with no structures nearby. This building was the inspiration/model for the central part of Jefferson' Monticello. Behind it were some hills, atop which was a monastery. To the right, I could see the city of Vicenza.

I had lived in the building several months when, one fine crisp autumn day, I looked out and to the right, and beyond the city I could see the Italian alps, aka the Dolomites, in the distance.

Living in the industrial north, one had many days of fog or smog blocking such views. But when it was on, it was ON!

I lived in this apartment two years. I had many wonderful times there, and it's one of my fondest memories.

DR RLP

What was the address of this apartment? It sounds eerily familiar... my BFF joined the Air Force and she and her husband (whom she met in the service) were Air Force weather forecasters. They were also stationed in Vincenza, Italy, although this was in 1985 - 1989 they lived there....I myself never got there although I have never forgotten her description of it. marble floors, two bedrooms, two balconies , a view of the Italian Alps.....wouldn't it be funny if she lived in your apartment?

I have to call her and see where it was....!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 09:21:46 AM: Quote from: JRand55 on November 14, 2005, 09:09:28 AM
DR RLP - you must post photos of this place!

I've done some editing/amending to the original, JRand.

As for pix, I have quite a few, but alas! Alack! Alarum! My scanner is DEAD, DEAD, DEAD!

When we get around to getting a new one, I'll try to post some "select" views.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 09:22:06 AM: I got my 3-D glasses in the new TV GUIDE that came in the mail this morning. They're the red-blue kind, and since I have a couple of pairs of these from previous 3-D TV broadcasts of BWANA DEVIL and GORILLA AT LARGE, I may go ahead and use them instead. I just glaned at them, but they look like they have to be "put together" before they can be used, and it'll be easier to just use what I already have assembled.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: bk on November 14, 2005, 09:22:24 AM: Welcome five GUESTS! We're talkin' about first apartments. More importantly, we've got us eleven USERS on the board. If each of the eleven users made ten posts, how many postings would we have?
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: bk on November 14, 2005, 09:23:25 AM: I suppose I shall go pack up some CDs and get that out of the way. Then I'll probably scan through Star Wars and Play It Again, Sam for clips of Mr. Hamill and Mr. Jerry Lacy.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 09:24:34 AM: I haven't read a single decent review of the new OKLAHOMA! set. Mine should be here in a day or two. How very, very disappointing. Thankfully, my laserdisc still plays just fine.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 09:26:02 AM: Dino and his wife are on DAYSTAR right now!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 09:26:43 AM: Quote from: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 09:21:28 AM
DR RLP

What was the addressof this apartment? It sounds eerily familiar... my BFF joined the Air Force and she and her husband (whome she met in the service) were Air Force weather forecasters. Ther were also stationed in Vincenza, Italy, although this was in 1985 - 1989 they lived there....I myself never got there although her desctiption of it. marble floors, two bedrooms, two balconies , a view of the Italian Alps.....wouldn't it be funny if she lived in your apartment?

To be honest, it would be a trick to find any apartment at that time that wasn't two bedrooms with marble floors and a view.

But, yes...it would be very funny if she had lived in this building, but I don't recall the address and don't have any paperwork on which it would still be.

But...my landlady was named Vittoria, and she was a feisty woman with a big heart and free with her advice. She spoke no English, but loved Nescafe coffee. I recall she and her husband both had medical problems during the two years I lived there...so I couldn't even say whether she might have still been wearing the pants in her family some 10 years later. She was very much "the boss' in the apartment. And she managed it for a lady who lived in Rome.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 09:28:30 AM: Quote from: bk on November 14, 2005, 09:22:24 AM
Welcome five GUESTS! We're talkin' about first apartments. More importantly, we've got us eleven USERS on the board. If each of the eleven users made ten posts, how many postings would we have?

MATH questions? I didn't know there was a math section!! Ummmm eleventyten? Did I get it right ? Did I? Did I?
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 09:28:58 AM: DR MATTH - I read on the INTER-NET something I hadn't realized, perhaps you can confirm. The new and "improved" TV GUIDE does not have regional editions. It is a completely national magazine with only cable and satellite listings.

Can this be true??
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 09:32:24 AM: Quote from: JRand55 on November 14, 2005, 09:28:58 AM
DR MATTH - I read on the INTER-NET something I hadn't realized, perhaps you can confirm. The new and "improved" TV GUIDE does not have regional editions. It is a completely national magazine with only cable and satellite listings.

Can this be true??

I want my old TV Guide back.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 09:33:43 AM: Quote from: bk on November 14, 2005, 09:22:24 AM
Welcome five GUESTS! We're talkin' about first apartments. More importantly, we've got us eleven USERS on the board. If each of the eleven users made ten posts, how many postings would we have?

Eleventy-naught?
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 09:34:59 AM: Quote from: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 09:28:30 AM
MATH questions? I didn't know there was a math section!! Ummmm eleventyten? Did I get it right ? Did I? Did I?

Hey! Stop beating me to it!!!

:D
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 09:42:36 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 09:24:34 AM
I haven't read a single decent review of the new OKLAHOMA! set. Mine should be here in a day or two. How very, very disappointing. Thankfully, my laserdisc still plays just fine.

I've just cancelled my order for it. I have the splendid laser of the Todd-AO version, and I'll make do with that one for the time being.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 09:43:38 AM: I'm heading out now for lunch and the post office.

Should be able to finish DIE HARD when I get home.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 09:44:10 AM: What do the reviewers say is WRONG with OKLAHOMA!!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 09:45:01 AM: Quote from: JRand55 on November 14, 2005, 09:28:58 AM
DR MATTH - I read on the INTER-NET something I hadn't realized, perhaps you can confirm. The new and "improved" TV GUIDE does not have regional editions. It is a completely national magazine with only cable and satellite listings.

Can this be true??

This is true. There is only one national edition now and no regional editions.

I, too, prefer the old reliable TV GUIDE, but the business of TV has changed so much that having regional editions was just cost prohibitive.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 09:46:32 AM: Quote from: JRand55 on November 14, 2005, 09:44:10 AM
What do the reviewers say is WRONG with OKLAHOMA!!

The Todd-AO version supposedly has a dirty transfer and inaccurate color rendering. Every review has said the Cinemascope version (also included) looks better, though the sound is clearly superior on the Todd-AO version.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 09:47:06 AM: Now, I've GOT to get out of here! :D

WBBL.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 14, 2005, 09:59:14 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 09:32:24 AM
I want my old TV Guide back.

I want my old, old TV Guide back (circa 1975.)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 09:59:37 AM: Oh my - continuing the crime beat:

The two teen agers on the lam, the boy suspected of killing the girl's parents in Pennsylvania yesterday, were found in Indiana about an hour ago.....at the intersection of SR39 and US 40. The same intersection I drive through twice a day when headed for the famous Putnam County Playhouse.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 10:00:24 AM: The sad thing about the news Matt H has shared is that there is no fathomable reason why the Todd-AO version should be suffering on the DVD. The laserdisc of the Todd-AO version is fantastic...sharp, clear, well-balanced color, as I recall (it was highly rated when it came out on laser).

Suddenly, we get a botch job? Doesn't sound right to me.

BK reviewed this DVD a week or so ago and he pointed out the problems with the visual. IIRC, he mentioned the problems were in the early part of the film, and that the image greatly improved later.

It's probably worth having. But it's also worth fixing...doing right...and I don't want to be stuck with a copy that might be corrected in a year.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 10:00:47 AM: Thanks for the answers DR MATTH.

Now get out of here!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 10:02:22 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 10:00:24 AM
The sad thing about the news Matt H has shared -- and BK mentioned this same thing a week or so back when he watched the DVD -- is that there is no reason fathomable why the Todd-AO version should be suffering on the DVD. The laserdisc of the Todd-AO version is fantastic...sharp, clear, well-balanced color, as I recall (it was highly rated when it came out on laser).

Suddenly, we get a botch job? Doesn't sound right to me.

My guess is the same as it is in when the costuming (or choreography or lighting) in an otherwise fine stage production is BAD: somebody's boyfriend got the job! :)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 14, 2005, 10:04:17 AM: Quote from: JRand55 on November 14, 2005, 09:44:10 AM
What do the reviewers say is WRONG with OKLAHOMA!!

I donno, but evidently someone had a lot to say about OK's neighbor.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/kansas.jpg)
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 10:06:26 AM: What's the matter with Helen?
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Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 10:06:36 AM: Quote
author=elmore3003 link=board=4;threadid=837;start=msg160363#msg160363 date=1131989544]
I want my old TV Guide back.

I agree.

After nearly 30 years of subscribing I just cancelled my subscription to it.

They keep running commercials with an over voice saying "What do you want from TV Guide?"

and then they show actors saying things like:

"I want TV Guide to give me behind the scenes info" ::)

"I want to feel like I've been invited to a Hollywood Party" :P

"I want great pictures of the hot new stars of all the hit shows" :-\

"I want to know every friggin detail of the personal lives of people I will never meet and who will be yesterday's news before you can blink an eyelash" ::) ::)

"Oh and while you're at it... make it bigger"

PUHLEEZE!!!!

I keep yelling at the screen "I want it to tell me what shows are on what channels and when!!!!! If I wanted PEOPLE Magazine I would have subscribed to People Magazine!!!"

and the new size is exactly the size of just about every other magazine in the house so you can never find the darn thing any more (cause it does not fit in the remote holder anymore) on the off chance that it might actually have some pertinent information as to what shows might be expected to show up on a certain channel at a certain time

They only print Prime Time shows in detail and then only for the National Channels and half of the channels (the ones WE watch) show as "Local Programming" or "Various Programs" Gee, Really? I couldn't figure out for myself that they would have local programming on the local channels?! What I want to know is WHAT IS THE LOCAL PROGRAMMING?!!!!! What are the TITLES of the various shows programs being shown?!!!!!

>:( >:( >:(

Hmmmm... maybe that's where I got the laryngitis they showed that commercial an awful lot this weekend......
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Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 10:07:12 AM: Fortunately, the on-line listings of TV Guide are still very good, and you can set it for your own region, broadcast or cable service.

I just cancelled my subscription to the magazine, and I wonder how long it will last competing as just another Hollywood celebrity-hype magazine. Will people really buy it when they can get better listings in their local newspaper?

(http://www.tvhistory.tv/1949%20June%2018%20FIRST%20ANNIV%20TV%20Guide.JPG)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 10:07:34 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 09:34:59 AM
Hey! Stop beating me to it!!!

:D

great minds etc etc

:-*
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 10:10:04 AM: I understand the cost of Regional Editions - but gee that's why we bought it...LOL. As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, the NEW TV GUIDE is NEVER sold out at my local grocery store, and the racks are almost always full. My guess is they haven't been restocked because they sold. Somebody is eating a LOT of slick pages.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 10:12:21 AM: Exactly DR WFO....I use the EXCITE.COM television listings (but only AFTER TV GUIDE failed me, not INSTEAD OF).
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 10:18:56 AM: Indianapolis used to have THREE daily papers! Two of them had weekly television schedules. Now we have ONE daily paper, and I use the Indy Star's Sunday edition television listings booklet. It is NOT the easiest to read, but it serves its purpose! ;D

Seems like just yesterday, though, this was what came in the Saturday afternoon paper! 8)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 10:19:57 AM: And least we forget the important events in our national history.

(http://www.askinman.com/First%20TV%20Guide.jpg)

Eisenhower was inaugerated the next day, but hardly anyone noticed.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 14, 2005, 10:22:06 AM: Oooh! Are The Goldbergs on this week?
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 10:23:25 AM: Well, i just posted a photo of Mario Frangoulis so huge that I sent us into Technirama-70, so I deleted it.
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Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 10:23:53 AM: Wow! Mario in IMax!
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Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 10:24:51 AM: Quote from: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 10:19:57 AM

Eisenhower was inaugerated the next day, but hardly anyone noticed.

What show was HE on? ???

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 10:25:30 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 10:23:25 AM
Well, i just posted a photo of Mario Frangoulis so huge that I sent us into Technirama-70, so I deleted it.

If it's something you want to post, send it to me at ron.pulliam@acgov.org, and I'll resize it and send it back to you.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 10:28:55 AM: The S.F. Chronicle TV booklet in each Sunday's paper has been my guide of choice the past 12 years.

However....yesterday, it was MUCH CHANGED...and they've gone to one weekly daytime listing (i.e. Monday -Friday morning and afternoon).

The type faces are different, the advertising has increased.

It's more difficult to use, naturally, and one cannot see individual program listings (like movie titles) on a daily basis. One now has to wade through an alphabetical listing to see what the movies are.

The more I pay for stuff, the shoddier the service gets.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 10:32:16 AM: Is anyone finding this here site a bit sluggish to access/post to today?

I'm having some problems. But maybe it's just me.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 14, 2005, 10:33:50 AM: Here's what's on tonight:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/TVG_2-27-67.gif)
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Post by: Charles Pogue on November 14, 2005, 10:47:47 AM: First Apartments:

My first apartment was in college a little a 3-room flat in a converted house on Aylesford Place about three short blocks from the campus and the Fine Arts Building where the Theatre was. we have a living-room with a little gas heater, a kitchen with a bad roof, and a bedroom that got very cold in winter. I slept on the couch in the living-room most nights. The bathroom was in a hallway outside the apartment and we shared it with two other apartments. I roomed with a friend from High School. I inherited the apartment from another theatre arts student. I've been back several times. The house has been razed and a regulation apartment building put up in its place.

Many a good time was had there and it was the home of many a fine theatre department parties, most notably The Super Fantastic Original Corn-Eating Elimination Contest And Light Show Plus Selected Short Subjects.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: td on November 14, 2005, 10:48:05 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 09:24:34 AM
I haven't read a single decent review of the new OKLAHOMA! set. Mine should be here in a day or two. How very, very disappointing. Thankfully, my laserdisc still plays just fine.
I've kept my non-16 x 9 dvd, which is fine; still, I'm looking forward to the 'scope presentation and the bonus features.
(Not getting rid of my original 5 STar Sound of Music, either, for the new issue doesn't repeat all of the special features on THAT disc)!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ginny on November 14, 2005, 10:51:51 AM: Quote from: Jason on November 14, 2005, 09:13:44 AM
All the cool kids were conceived on Valentine's Day. Well, Skip and I were, at least. :D

Also, my DH Richard (Nov. 13) and, four years prior, his brother (Nov. 15).
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 10:54:15 AM: So true DR WFO - an earthshaking event: The Birth of Son of Babalu!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 10:55:01 AM: Fame is fleeting....there are three people I don't recognize. The girl in the lower left picture - the man in the glasses and the man directly below him. Big stars all, I am sure.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 10:55:44 AM: You can learn to play Folk Guitar by watching TV!!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 10:56:03 AM: Russ Tamblyn is on IRON HORSE tonight!!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 11:12:33 AM: Quote from: JRand55 on November 14, 2005, 10:56:03 AM
Russ Tamblyn is on IRON HORSE tonight!!

But Sammy Davis Jr. is on "I Dream of Jeannie"!!!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: td on November 14, 2005, 11:12:45 AM: Quote from: JRand55 on November 14, 2005, 10:55:01 AM
Fame is fleeting....

...and stars they keep fallin', and stayin' right up there, well, that's the business of art.
And luck kisses some and she passes by others,
Disappointment and bourbon are hard on the heart. . .
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 11:14:43 AM: Quote from: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 10:07:12 AM
(http://www.tvhistory.tv/1949%20June%2018%20FIRST%20ANNIV%20TV%20Guide.JPG)

I recognize Uncle Milty, Imogene Coca, Ed Sullivan, Arthur Godfrey, and Howdy Doody. Is that Gertrude Berg above Howdy?

Who are the rest?
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Post by: bk on November 14, 2005, 11:16:04 AM: The Oklahoma Todd-AO transfer is indeed problematic. It's just soft - verging on out of focus, when it should be razor sharp. I gather this has something to do with the way the film is scanned for transfer. The colors are actually accurate and better than the scope version. The scope version is sharper (some say artificially done) but I don't like the color and I don't like the alternate takes.

With all the Todd-AO transfer problems, there is a depth to the image that is like you're almost there. That's why the abnormalities are so annoying - if the transfer had been sharper and brighter, it would have been amazing.

The scope transfer is also too dark, at least from where I sit.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Charles Pogue on November 14, 2005, 11:20:56 AM: a young Dennis James? , Kay Kyser?, Gertrude Berg...not sure about the lady and gent in the bottom row with Howdy.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 11:24:11 AM: Yes...definitely Dennis James. Familiar face, but name eluded me.

Kay Kyser...seems familiar.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 11:24:16 AM: Golly, I feel really dumb here, considering I date from that era:

Imogene Coca Ed Sullivan Arthur Godfrey

Herb Shriner? Dave Garroway? ???

Dorothy Collins? ??? Howdy Doody
Doesn't look like her
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 11:27:59 AM: And if I may paraphase (or plagarize):

"An Ode ......to My Dear Friend DR Dr. William F. Orr"

Hello, Billy,
Well, hello, Billy
It's so nice to have you back where you belong
You're postin' swell, Billy
I can tell, Billy
You're still jokin', you're still smokin'
You're still goin' strong!'

Billy don't ever go away, Billy don't ever go away,
Billy, don't ever go away again!!!!!!

And if you think that was easy to sing with the laryngnitis bug all up an' in ya you got a other think comin'!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 11:29:06 AM: Quote from: bk on November 14, 2005, 11:16:04 AM
The scope transfer is also too dark, at least from where I sit.

Well come sit over here by me, the light is better
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 11:29:07 AM: Well, this is Gertrude Berg:

(http://www.what-a-character.com/photos/982797933.jpg)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 11:31:23 AM: Here's Kay Kyser:

(http://www.cinefania.com/pics/personas/1/14624.jpg)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 11:33:22 AM: Jane would be pleased to know I am eating mashed potatoes and carrots for lunch
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Post by: Charles Pogue on November 14, 2005, 11:34:08 AM: It doesn't look anything like Dave Garroway to me; it really does look like a older Kay Kyser...especially the hairstyle, glasses, and nose. He just looks a little fuller-faced than I remember him from the forties. I have no memory of him being a big TV star, however.
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Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 11:35:10 AM: She'd proabably be less pleased about the two broiled chicken breasts but really they're just there as a garnish!
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Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 11:36:26 AM: Actually that's probably true as my throat is feeling so sore and closed up I doubt I'll be able to swallow them... They will be packed up and saved for another day.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Charles Pogue on November 14, 2005, 11:37:56 AM: Well, now that you've printed the earlier pic of Kay Kyser, I'm more confused. It still looks like it could be him...just, as I said, fleshed out a bit. The nose isn't as sharp, but the smile with the thin upper lip is very similar. Hairstyle remains close.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 11:42:15 AM: Quote from: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 11:27:59 AM

...you're still smokin'...

Alas!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 11:42:48 AM: Is this the Dennis James you meant?

(http://www.ronnie.cz/_img/Clanky/269_1.jpg)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 11:43:49 AM: Dennis James, yes. Kay Kyser certainly a possibility there.

As you surmised, that's not My Fat Lady....er, I mean Dorothy Collins. So that young lady and the gentleman to the right have eluded us. I can't believe it! Someone has to know!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 11:45:15 AM: Quote from: JRand55 on November 14, 2005, 10:55:01 AM
Fame is fleeting....there are three people I don't recognize. The girl in the lower left picture - the man in the glasses and the man directly below him. Big stars all, I am sure.
and all the stars that never were are parking cars and pumping gas......
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 11:45:38 AM: Page Six Dance!!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 11:45:40 AM: Quote from: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 11:42:48 AM
Is this the Dennis James you meant?

In a word: No.

But we still need that Mario Frangoulis pic!! ;D
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 11:46:30 AM: Dave Garroway:

(http://www.nndb.com/people/106/000043974/dave-garroway.jpg)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 11:47:08 AM: Quote from: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 11:45:15 AM
and all the stars that never were are parking cars and pumping gas......

Ain't it the truth, DRVIXMOM. My only hope is that it's a direct line from starring at the WB to the parking lot! 8)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 11:48:09 AM: And this is the best I could find of Herb Shriner:

(http://backwhen.com/uploads/remembergraphics/SHRINER.jpg)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 11:51:17 AM: I should note that that cover was for the New York TV Guide, launched a few years before the magazine went national. So some of those pictured may be local personalities.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 11:51:40 AM: Quote from: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 11:42:15 AM
Alas!

I meant that in the intellectual sense!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 11:52:38 AM: Quote from: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 11:42:48 AM
Is this the Dennis James you meant?

(http://www.ronnie.cz/_img/Clanky/269_1.jpg)

oh dear... does anybody REALLY like the way this looks?

More like Mario Frangoulis please......
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Post by: FJL on November 14, 2005, 11:59:21 AM: Oh vixmom - Now I've got "Do you know the way to blame Jose?" running through my head again. :(
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: FJL on November 14, 2005, 12:00:46 PM: And I've got to get past post #666 without something bad happening.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: FJL on November 14, 2005, 12:01:36 PM: And we're on page 6. If I get to post #666 on page 6, does that make it worse?
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Post by: FJL on November 14, 2005, 12:02:25 PM: My next Chinese food horror film - With 666 YOU GET EGGROLL
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 12:02:32 PM: Good Damien vibes for dR FJL.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 12:03:09 PM: The only thing I know for sure is that it ain't Bishop Fulton J. Sheen.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 12:03:28 PM: Or Cardinal Spellman for that matter.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 12:04:37 PM: DR FJL the world didn't end on CBS last night, thank goodness for Gina Gershon. I think you can chance it!
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Post by: FJL on November 14, 2005, 12:04:52 PM: Dr. David Rubenesque's next book - EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SIX
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Post by: FJL on November 14, 2005, 12:05:48 PM: Here goes.

And one to grow on....
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: FJL on November 14, 2005, 12:07:03 PM: Post #667 and everything's fine. Except the dogs' eyes are a little shinier than normal. Hmmm...
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jennifer on November 14, 2005, 12:18:50 PM: DR MattH, I hope the 3D glasses come in the Canadian TV Guide this week. Otherwise I'm gonna have to start looking for somewhere to get them ASAP!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 12:21:27 PM: Quote from: FJL on November 14, 2005, 11:59:21 AM
Oh vixmom - Now I've got "Do you know the way to blame Jose?" running through my head again. :(

my bad (as the kids say)
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 12:23:28 PM: Quote from: FJL on November 14, 2005, 12:07:03 PM
Post #667 and everything's fine. Except the dogs' eyes are a little shinier than normal. Hmmm...
;D ;D ;D
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 12:25:30 PM: I'm back from spending a lovely hour with my adopted son, DRJoey. My plans on seeing him safely on time to his rehearsal were screwed up by midtown traffic. I should have known better after last week's APPRENTICE episode. He's seeing the rehearsal at 2:30 and meeting everyone, then a reception at 6:00 and presentation at 7:00. I hope he has a great time.

He sends regards. I think he feels a bit swamped by not being able to keep up on all the postings at HHW. I asked him to post his SWEENEY TODD photos.

His plane back to Indianapolis is at 11 tonight. Please send him good travel vibes all the way back to Muncie.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 12:26:28 PM: Quote from: FJL on November 14, 2005, 11:59:21 AM
Oh vixmom - Now I've got "Do you know the way to blame Jose?" running through my head again. :(

dang. now its in my head too...

how to knock it out?

Hello Billy!

Well, Hello Billy!!!

EVERYBODY SING!!!!!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 14, 2005, 12:29:18 PM: Quote from: FJL on November 14, 2005, 12:07:03 PM
Post #667 and everything's fine. Except the dogs' eyes are a little shinier than normal. Hmmm...

Hello, I understand you are in need of a nanny?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/billiewhitelaw.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on November 14, 2005, 12:33:49 PM: TCB, GOOD VIBES FOR GETTING A LIFE.

Good travel vibes to Joey.

And good vibes to Vixmom’s voice.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 12:34:48 PM: [move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~Good Rehearsal~~~~[/move] [move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~Reading~~~[/move]
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~and~[/move][move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~Travel~~~[/move][move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~Vibes TO DR Joey~~~~ [/move]
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Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 12:39:59 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 14, 2005, 12:33:49 PM

And good vibes to Vixmom’s voice.

nobody seems to have missed it today! :D
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jane on November 14, 2005, 12:42:02 PM: MBarnum you worked at the Mark Antony! Where was your apartment?

Ginny when we lived in Tiburon the Blue Angels would practice over our house. Your proposal sounds romantic.

Vixmom we are still watching Malcom and enjoying it.

Ron, all I can say about your first apartment is WOW!
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Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 12:42:51 PM: Did we get to eleventy ten yet?
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 12:45:44 PM: What show is going to be in 3D? I know it's been MENTIONED a lot, but I forget? And is it only in HD 3-D or will we peasants get to see it in 3-D as well. And is Jane Russell going to be in it?

DR FJL - don't worry unless your dog starts reading the newspaper.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 01:01:12 PM: Okay...Gertrude Berg OUT

Miss Frances (of Ding-Dong School) IN?
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 01:01:42 PM: Page Seven 3-D dance.

Test Your Glasses! 8)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 01:01:57 PM: Quote from: JRand55 on November 14, 2005, 12:45:44 PM
What show is going to be in 3D? I know it's been MENTIONED a lot, but I forget? And is it only in HD 3-D or will we peasants get to see it in 3-D as well. And is Jane Russell going to be in it?

NBC's "Medium" -- next week's episode, I believe, rather than this week's.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 01:04:07 PM: Quote from: JRand55 on November 14, 2005, 12:45:44 PM
DR FJL - don't worry unless your dog starts reading the newspaper.

Hmmm...the imagery is quite vivid.

We used to put down newspapers for our dog when he was a puppy.

And my dad always read the newspaper on the can.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 01:05:47 PM: There are some things about the new TV GUIDE I like, but the large magazine size is NOT one of them. I always liked the compact digest-size that could easy sit on an end table in ready reach.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 01:13:47 PM: Thanks to DRRonPulliam, I have non-Technirama photos of Mario Frangoulis, who - by the way - is looking at New York real estate this week.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 01:14:26 PM: When I was reading all that stuff last night about the new OKLAHOMA, the new SOUND OF MUSIC also came in for discussion.

Just to make sure, I put it in after DIE HARD finished this afternoon and watched from "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" onward. I'm sorry, but I see nothing wrong with this 5-Star Special Edition (the previous deluxe edition before the current one). I kept reading how people thought there was too much edge enhancement, etc. Well, maybe if I had a 100" screen, I might notice some of the stuff folks are talking about, but on my 52" screen sitting 12 feet back from it, it looked superb to me.

I kept reading how awful the color was for "Sixteen Going on Seventeen." Well, it's filmed in shadows, do perhaps the faces are a bit "subtanned" looking compared to the way the folks look elsewhere, but it didn't bother me a bit. In low lighting, often people's faces look different on film AND in real life.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 01:14:40 PM: And the other shot, you ask?

Well, here 'tis.

Thank you, DRRon!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 01:17:21 PM: I don't like the shoes!

Thanks DR RLP....I don't watch MEDIUM....but there you are.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 01:18:09 PM: I'm sure MEDIUM will be 3-D for regular TV as well as HDTV (In fact, HDTV mnight not even be 3-D). Since the majority of the country has not switched over, it would be insane for NBC to broadcast the show in a way the majority couldn't enjoy, especially since they're going to be giving it a major PR push during the next week.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 01:20:35 PM: DR Larry is welcome!

DR JRand55 is also welcome, although his not watching "Medium" is perplexing since Patricia Arquette should appeal to him greatly!

As for the woman on the bottom left of the anniversary issue of TV Guide (which I won't reproduce here), could it be Fran Allison?
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 01:21:59 PM: Two TV announcements of note:

1. As someone else mentioned, the Martha Stewart-APPRENTICE has been canceled and will not do another season after the finale in December.

2. The WB has ordered a prime-time series centering on DC Comics superhero Aquaman that will be character-driven, à la Smallville.

Can't say that either announcement surprised me AT ALL. Thrilled about AQUAMAN.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 14, 2005, 01:22:28 PM: How about a picture of Mario Frangoulis in 3-D?
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 01:25:20 PM: Word is, DR MATTH - that the actor who played Aquaman MAY NOT be playing the part in the series. He is competing with other actors for role.
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Post by: bk on November 14, 2005, 01:25:23 PM: Does anyone...still wear...a hat?

Had a quite problematic morning, and so need some excellent vibes and xylophones from you dear readers. Too much on my plate and mind to have mornings like that.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 01:26:02 PM: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ for Mr BISQUE.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 01:27:14 PM: Seems to be more in the singer-variety-comedy vein, DR RLP. I am not sure than Fran ever wore bare shoulders for all the kids to see!
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Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 01:27:53 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 01:13:47 PM
Thanks to DRRonPulliam, I have non-Technirama photos of Mario Frangoulis, who - by the way - is looking at New York real estate this week.

He can look at my real estate anytime!

Does he require the assistance of a real estate paralegal?

or just someone to hold his briefs
.. um er I mean briefcase
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Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 01:32:26 PM: darn that TCB anyway... soemone give him a part in a show already so he will stop channeling his lascivious thoughts through the head of this innocent, innocent, Sunday School teacher

:D
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Post by: George on November 14, 2005, 01:34:32 PM: Quote from: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 08:25:07 AM
Oh and Thank you to George for the West Wing Debates!

You're very welcome! ;D
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Post by: MBarnum on November 14, 2005, 01:35:08 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 14, 2005, 12:42:02 PM
MBarnum you worked at the Mark Antony! Where was your apartment?

For the life of me I cannot remember the name of the street the apartments were on...but it was within close walking distance to the hotel....and yep, I worked at the Mark Antony, when it was still called The Mark Antony.
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Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 01:36:53 PM: Quote from: bk on November 14, 2005, 01:25:23 PM
Does anyone...still wear...a hat?

Had a quite problematic morning, and so need some excellent vibes and xylophones from you dear readers. Too much on my plate and mind to have mornings like that.

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~Most Excellent Vibes and Xylophones ~~~~[/move] to our
Esteemed
BK
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 01:36:55 PM: Quote from: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 01:27:53 PM
He can look at my real estate anytime!

Does he require the assistance of a real estate paralegal?

or just someone to hold his briefs
.. um er I mean briefcase

Are you channeling DRMichaelBarnum?
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Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 01:41:27 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 01:36:55 PM
Are you channeling DRMichaelBarnum?

Quiet Mike?
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Post by: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 01:42:54 PM: Well we're over 200... my work here is done....and it's nearly 45 so my work here is done
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Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 01:49:18 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 01:01:12 PM
Okay...Gertrude Berg OUT

Miss Frances (of Ding-Dong School) IN?

Bravo! Hold your calls! We have a wiener!
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 01:49:30 PM: Quote from: JRand55 on November 14, 2005, 01:27:14 PM
Seems to be more in the singer-variety-comedy vein, DR RLP. I am not sure than Fran ever wore bare shoulders for all the kids to see!

You mean...like this?

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/mptv/1200/Mptv/1200/17637_0003.jpg?path=gallery&path_key=0159886 (http://www.imdb.com/gallery/mptv/1200/Mptv/1200/17637_0003.jpg?path=gallery&path_key=0159886)

I'd have posted the pic, but it's one of those that is protected.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: William F. Orr on November 14, 2005, 01:52:05 PM: Quote from: vixmom on November 14, 2005, 01:27:53 PM
He can look at my real estate anytime!

Does he require the assistance of a real estate paralegal?

or just someone to hold his briefs
.. um er I mean briefcase

Does he have a burning desire to learn the history of Euclid's Fifth Postulate?
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Post by: bk on November 14, 2005, 01:54:58 PM: I shall now be on my way to the casting session, then directly on to my rehearsal, so keep the home fries burning until my returning.
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 14, 2005, 02:01:27 PM: Quote from: FJL on November 14, 2005, 12:02:25 PM
My next Chinese food horror film - With 666 YOU GET EGGROLL
And laughter for my breakfast. Thank you.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 02:03:30 PM: Quote from: JRand55 on November 14, 2005, 01:25:20 PM
Word is, DR MATTH - that the actor who played Aquaman MAY NOT be playing the part in the series. He is competing with other actors for role.

According to the article in VARIETY, Alan Ritchson, who played the part in a guest role on SMALLVILLE, is DEFINITELY not playing the role.

A stupid decision by the WB brass, but as the show hasn't even been written nor casting begun yet, there is still time for commmon sense to reign.
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Post by: Jane on November 14, 2005, 02:09:34 PM: My first apartment was a small furnished studio, smaller than the bedroom I left at home. I just had a hotplate and a small frig with a tiny freezer barely large enough for an ice tray. Mostly the freezer was one big lump of ice. Back then no one wanted to rent to an eighteen year old girl and wouldn’t have except they liked Keith. In fact Keith was the one who found the apartment (he was desperate to get me out of my parents home). At the time I didn’t have a savings account, only my penny collection. We pulled all our money from our part time jobs to pay for the rent.

I lived there less than six months. The apartment backed up to any alley and my father, the doctor, was terrified I would be raped. My parents knowing I would never return home moved me to an upstairs furnished apartment located behind Hamilton High. It was a one bedroom with a little kitchen, not that I had much spare money to buy food. The apartment wasn’t fancy, just spacious compared to the studio and located in a nicer area. Though my rent was now covered, a whopping $100 a month, my utility bills were almost as much as my previous rent.
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Post by: Jane on November 14, 2005, 02:18:11 PM: Vixmom your lunch sounds yummy, or did until I continued to read.;D I am sorry you can't eat it.
Why did you have to post that photo again-gross. ::)
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Post by: George on November 14, 2005, 02:18:33 PM: Quote from: Jason on November 14, 2005, 09:13:44 AM
All the cool kids were conceived on Valentine's Day. Well, Skip and I were, at least. :D

My sister was a New Year's baby! ;) (September 27th)
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Post by: Jane on November 14, 2005, 02:21:40 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on November 14, 2005, 01:35:08 PM
For the life of me I cannot remember the name of the street the apartments were on...but it was within close walking distance to the hotel....and yep, I worked at the Mark Antony, when it was still called The Mark Antony.

You are part of Ashland's history-cool. :)
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Post by: Michael on November 14, 2005, 02:26:20 PM: Quote from: Ben on November 14, 2005, 06:02:48 AM
Oh, my. Crazy Eddie's. I remember that store. We got an air conditioner there at the Sixth Avenue and 8th Street location in 1986. Now it's an FYE if I recall correctly.

Whenever I used to visit NYC I always remembered those nutty Crazt Eddie Commercials
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Post by: Jane on November 14, 2005, 02:26:30 PM: George, Craig was born on the 27th and was not a New Year’s baby.
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Post by: Michael on November 14, 2005, 02:32:18 PM: Quote from: Ben on November 14, 2005, 08:31:48 AM
Vixmom, did the Vixter sing this version???

We Three Kings of Orient Are
Tried to Smoke a Rubber Cigar
It Was Loaded
It Exploded
Now They're on Yonder Star

Hope no one took offense :)

I remember a longer version of that.

We Three Kings of Orient Are
Tried to Smoke a Rubber Cigar
It Was Loaded
It Exploded
Poof!

We Two Kings of Orient Are
Tried to Smoke a Rubber Cigar
It Was Loaded
It Exploded
Poof!

I one King of Orient Are
Tried to Smoke a Rubber Cigar
It Was Loaded
It Exploded
Silent Night. Holy Night.
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Post by: George on November 14, 2005, 02:34:11 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 01:21:59 PM
As someone else mentioned, the Martha Stewart-APPRENTICE has been canceled and will not do another season after the finale in December.

At least they're finishing out the season. ::)
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Post by: Michael on November 14, 2005, 02:35:59 PM: Quote from: bk on November 14, 2005, 09:23:25 AM
I suppose I shall go pack up some CDs and get that out of the way. Then I'll probably scan through Star Wars and Play It Again, Sam for clips of Mr. Hamill and Mr. Jerry Lacy.

Don't forget Mr. Jerry Lacey as Rev. Trask (among other roles) on Dark Shadows.
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Post by: George on November 14, 2005, 02:36:10 PM: Quote from: bk on November 14, 2005, 01:25:23 PM
Does anyone...still wear...a hat?

Had a quite problematic morning, and so need some excellent vibes and xylophones from you dear readers. Too much on my plate and mind to have mornings like that.

[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~ Much Vibage for Our Very Own BK!! ~~~[/move]
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 02:40:02 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 01:49:30 PM
You mean...like this?

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/mptv/1200/Mptv/1200/17637_0003.jpg?path=gallery&path_key=0159886 (http://www.imdb.com/gallery/mptv/1200/Mptv/1200/17637_0003.jpg?path=gallery&path_key=0159886)

I'd have posted the pic, but it's one of those that is protected.

Good God!! :o That is positively indecent - and the look on the puppet's face is priceless! :P I was obviously misinformed!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 02:42:44 PM: Ah yes - Jerry Lacy's exorcism scene is classic! Loved him being E V I L on Dark Shadows!!!

DR MS - that is the final verse we sang as well....about the three kings from Oryentar!

Forgot to mention - great new avatar DR GEORGE.

Has anyone heard from DR FJL....did the dog get him?
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 02:51:32 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 02:03:30 PM
According to the article in VARIETY, Alan Ritchson, who played the part in a guest role on SMALLVILLE, is DEFINITELY not playing the role.

A stupid decision by the WB brass, but as the show hasn't even been written nor casting begun yet, there is still time for commmon sense to reign.

I might suggest a sweep of the LA area college swim teams for candidates rather than the WeHo bars and "special interest" clubs. 8)
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 02:55:39 PM: Quote from: George on November 14, 2005, 02:34:11 PM
At least they're finishing out the season. ::)

Yes, as stupid as NBC has been lately about scheduling and other things, they at least have the sense to give viewers closure with the season they've been watching.

Besides, they're already rerunning one LAW & ORDER show (CI on Friday at 10), and I don't think they've got much else to pick from as SVU reruns areusually scheduled on Saturday at 10.

I'm wondering now if Dick Wolf's new CONVICTION lawyer series won't go on Wednesday at 9 rather than Friday at 10 in January. It would certainly provide a more compatible lead-in for LAW & ORDER than Martha's APPRENTICE does now.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 02:58:27 PM: Quote from: JRand55 on November 14, 2005, 02:51:32 PM
I might suggest a sweep of the LA area college swim teams for candidates rather than the WeHo bars and "special interest" clubs. 8)

I'm not sure a swim team member would give them any better an actor. The swimming can be done with doubles and simulation (as the underwater simulation was done on SMALLVILLE). I'm not sure being a great swimmer is much of a priority.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 02:59:47 PM: Heading down to clean the dining room. WIll be back later tonight with a report oin the evening's viewing.

And tonight I'm going to watch MEDIUM "live" rather than CSI: MIAMI. I'll record the latter.
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Post by: Ginny on November 14, 2005, 03:02:50 PM: How could I not have recognized Fran Allison? Kukla, Fran, and Ollie was one of my favorite programs! One of my coworkers reminds me of Beulah the Witch - in the nicest possible way.
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Post by: Ginny on November 14, 2005, 03:08:41 PM: Must be off to a meeting about financial planning.

Vibes for bk...

Bye for now.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 14, 2005, 03:12:20 PM: It is Monday evening.

What shall we talk about now?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 03:17:20 PM: It is Monday afternoon in BK's world!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 03:18:53 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 02:59:47 PM
And tonight I'm going to watch MEDIUM "live" rather than CSI: MIAMI. I'll record the latter.

"Live" applies to the actors doing a performance as you watch it without it having been previously recorded...as if you were watching a play in a theater.

"Live" does not apply to you watching a previously taped/recorded show as it airs for the first time.

But then.... :-*
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Post by: FJL on November 14, 2005, 03:23:16 PM: Tried to set up the computer location-wise to do a cyberspace "red carpet" for the Starfighter CD party :) , but to no avail. Anyway, when we toast BK and Kritzerland and HHW between 7:30 and 8, we'll be sending vibes for whatever is ailing BK.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 03:25:43 PM: I feel moved. Oh, yes....moved.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 03:25:51 PM: I'm a moveable beast.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 03:26:29 PM: I still say we should bring back the bitch-slap.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 03:26:36 PM: The sooner the better.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 03:28:24 PM: And if this is an unseemly question (or one that has been previously explained) forgive please:

Why is there no "link" here at HainesHisWay.com to Kritzerland.com?
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Post by: FJL on November 14, 2005, 03:29:52 PM: Let's try this...

THe multitalented DeeGee Brandemour is the first to arrive, carrying a LAST STARFIGHTER cake of her own design. DeeGee plays Granny, but doesn't look old enough to be anyone's Granny.

Nah, ain't gonna work. :)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 03:33:00 PM: Oh, yes. I nearly forgot. I also watched Hitchcock's delightful "The Trouble With Harry" on DVD this past Saturday afternoon.

I love this movie as much as any Hitch ever did. It's gorgeous to watch and the performances are as dry and delightful as any ever recorded.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 03:33:40 PM: Do a little dance....

...make a little love...

............
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Post by: FJL on November 14, 2005, 03:39:43 PM: Next in is Travis Walters. Travis played Young Louis, and had appeared on Broadway in the Paul Newman OUR TOWN.

Followed by Jonathan Richard Sandler, the blond in STARFIGHTER that DR Jason was all agog about.
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Post by: FJL on November 14, 2005, 03:49:07 PM: They're coming in too fast to keep track now. Well, I tried.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 03:52:05 PM: So many incoming, so little time.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 03:53:51 PM: We had a crappy, crappy mail delivery today. Thursday's was the worst in recent memory, topped only by today's.

It's like the USPS took an early holiday last week and now cannot catch up in a timely manner.

I was expecting some priority mail last Thursday. It is now Monday and it still hasn't arrived. More money wasted on USPS "promises" of 2- to 3-day delivery.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 03:54:29 PM: ...bitch, bitch, bitch.........

:D
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 14, 2005, 04:11:50 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 03:33:00 PM
Oh, yes. I nearly forgot. I also watched Hitchcock's delightful "The Trouble With Harry" on DVD this past Saturday afternoon.

I love this movie as much as any Hitch ever did. It's gorgeous to watch and the performances are as dry and delightful as any ever recorded.

TTWH is a great movie to watch in the fall--the trees are in full autumnal colors.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 04:22:10 PM: I've had a great day today! I had a good meeting in the morning, I spent some time with DRJoey, I got some good things in the post, thanks to DRRonPulliam I didn't send HHW into Cinerama hell, and I just got tickets for me and goddaughter Charlotte to see HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE on Saturday night.

I'm stopping while I'm still ahead; my horoscope promises hell and aggravation for the next three weeks.
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Post by: Jane on November 14, 2005, 04:38:18 PM: Bruce excellent vibes and xylophones!

elmore, vibes for many more nice days.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 04:57:55 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 14, 2005, 04:38:18 PM
Bruce excellent vibes and xylophones!

elmore, vibes for many more nice days.

Aw, shucks, Nursie! You always know just what to say.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 14, 2005, 05:06:21 PM: Quote from: bk on November 14, 2005, 01:25:23 PM
Does anyone...still wear...a hat?

Do seed corn caps count? There are lots of those in Iowa~

GOOD VIBES TO BK!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 14, 2005, 05:11:15 PM: It took a while to catch up today. I've got to take a break!!!

Had a good day at work, the prosecutor surrendered on the trial I've been getting ready for and dismissed the case. Nothing like winning without a fight
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Jane on November 14, 2005, 05:17:32 PM: I recently read an article on Billy’s Bakery in NY and his fantastic cupcakes. I can’t enter the bakery on the website http://billysbakery.com

Cillaliz-congrats! :)
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Post by: Michael on November 14, 2005, 05:30:07 PM: All the NYCers out there.

Is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang worth going to see and is most of the original cast still with it?

Light in the Plaza I don't know anything about the story and I am not in love but more like in like with Adam Guettel's work. Should I?

In My Life
Is it really a traffic accident and do I want to say that 20 years from now I actually saw the show? I can't say that about Suzanne Somers though

Anything off-broadway to suggest?

My list to see

Avenue Q
Souvenir (I love Judy Kaye)
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 05:40:16 PM: Well...I wouldn't have believed it if it hadn't happened to me.

When I went to pick up my car, the AAMCO manager said, "Mr. Pulliam, I know I gave you a written quote on Friday, but when we got your car on the rack, there was much, much, much...MUCH.....LESS...that we needed to do to fix the problem than we at first thought."

Accordingly, the bill was much, much, much...MUCH....LESS...than I had anticipated...about $1,075.00 less than the quote.

Nothing like this has ever happened to me ever in any encounter with anyone -- mechanics, plumbers, electricians, etc. Just NEVER happens.

I went to AAMCO...remember that for your transmission woes.
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Danise on November 14, 2005, 05:44:46 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 04:22:10 PM
I'm stopping while I'm still ahead; my horoscope promises hell and aggravation for the next three weeks.

And what else is new? It IS the holiday season! ;) :D
Title: Re:THE BLEARY-EYED ME
Post by: Danise on November 14, 2005, 05:46:05 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on November 14, 2005, 05:11:15 PM
It took a while to catch up today. I've got to take a break!!!

Had a good day at work, the prosecutor surrendered on the trial I've been getting ready for and dismissed the case. Nothing like winning without a fight

You had him running scared, DR Cillaliz, so he thought he better quite while he could!
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Post by: Danise on November 14, 2005, 05:48:23 PM: Quote from: Michael S on November 14, 2005, 05:30:07 PM
All the NYCers out there.

Is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang worth going to see and is most of the original cast still with it?

Well, I'm not a NYCer but I did see CCBB back in October. I liked it. Could have done without having that light hit that poor old lady in the head (has anyone heard anything about what happened with that?) but I would go see it again.
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Post by: Michael on November 14, 2005, 05:52:03 PM: Quote from: Danise on November 14, 2005, 05:48:23 PM
Well, I'm not a NYCer but I did see CCBB back in October. I liked it. Could have done without having that light hit that poor old lady in the head (has anyone heard anything about what happened with that?) but I would go see it again.

Was this part of the show or an accident?
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Post by: Danise on November 14, 2005, 05:53:16 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 05:40:16 PM
Well...I wouldn't have believed it if it hadn't happened to me.

When I went to pick up my car, the AAMCO manager said, "Mr. Pulliam, I know I gave you a written quote on Friday, but when we got your car on the rack, there was much, much, much...MUCH.....LESS...that we needed to do to fix the problem than we at first thought."

Accordingly, the bill was much, much, much...MUCH....LESS...than I had anticipated...about $1,075.00 less than the quote.

Nothing like this has ever happened to me ever in any encounter with anyone -- mechanics, plumbers, electricians, etc. Just NEVER happens.

I went to AAMCO...remember that for your transmission woes.

DR Ron, I have a very stong belief that I have a word tattooed to my forehead. No one can see that word except for mechanics, plumbers, electricians, etc and that word is: SUCKER!!!

You are very, very, very lucky!!! Congrats!
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Post by: Michael on November 14, 2005, 05:53:33 PM: Another question.

Can you do research at the Museum of Broadcasting like at the Billy Rose Theater Collection at Lincoln Center
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Post by: Danise on November 14, 2005, 05:53:48 PM: Quote from: Michael S on November 14, 2005, 05:52:03 PM
Was this part of the show or an accident?

A very bad accident.
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Post by: Danise on November 14, 2005, 05:55:30 PM: Vibes to BK!

I hope Skip and FJL are having a wonderful time!
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 05:57:39 PM: Quote from: Michael S on November 14, 2005, 05:30:07 PM

Light in the Plaza I don't know anything about the story and I am not in love but more like in like with Adam Guettel's work. Should I?

DRMichaelShayne, it's an absolutely stunning production and quite beautiful. I would recommend it highly, and I'm ambivalent about the score as well.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 14, 2005, 05:59:43 PM: Quote from: Michael S on November 14, 2005, 05:53:33 PM
Another question.

Can you do research at the Museum of Broadcasting like at the Billy Rose Theater Collection at Lincoln Center

I haven't been there in years, but outside of the catalogs, I don't believe so. DRMBarnum might know more since he was there on his visit.
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Post by: Jason on November 14, 2005, 06:03:06 PM: I thought PIAZZA was thrilling. I loved it and highly recommend it.

If you have something else to do - like pick your toenails or clean out your belly button - I'd skip IN MY LIFE. It's bad, but it's not CARRIE bad. Close, but no songs about periods.

I found SHITTY SHITTY BANG BANG to be boring, though it is visually pretty incredible. There again, I didn't like the movie version, either. I do believe the entire original cast is still in the show...
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Post by: Danise on November 14, 2005, 06:04:41 PM: Oh, come on guys! I LOVED the spys!
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Post by: Jane on November 14, 2005, 06:05:21 PM: Ron, fantastic!! :D
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Post by: Danise on November 14, 2005, 06:07:16 PM: Hi DR Jane, you always come on the board just as I'm getting ready to sign off.

Have a good evening all!
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Post by: Jane on November 14, 2005, 06:12:36 PM: You too Danise.
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Post by: MBarnum on November 14, 2005, 06:30:21 PM: Time for a page 10 PINK LADY dance! (I don't know where Jeff is!)

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Post by: Jane on November 14, 2005, 06:47:16 PM: We finally have a few cabinets & doors up. So far they look beautiful, however, I discovered the inside of the cabinet I planned to put the dishes in is not the way we ordered it.
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Post by: FJL on November 14, 2005, 07:48:52 PM: Party's finally ended and the last people leaving. We sent vibes to BK and HHW at around 8:50 Eastern time, but I couldn't get on until now to convey them.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:10:35 PM: In my world, "live" (note quotations) means I will watch the first airing of a show on a network as it premieres. Just as I did with MEDIUM tonight. I didn't say the show was live, but instead said I was going to watch it "live."

Good episode, too.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:15:14 PM: The Baron and Baroness were the ONLY things I found worthwhile about CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. They stole the show and gave me the only fun the evening generated. Did Marc Kudisch leave the show to do something else. Supposedly, he was going to come back, but now that the show is closing at the end of December, I wonder if he'll come back.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:18:22 PM: Continued to watch the Five-Star version of THE SOUND OF MUSIC up until network TV time, and I continued to be impressed with its sharpness and color fidelity. Yes, there were isolated shots that were soft, but I remember them being soft in the theater, too. I think Wise deliberately softened some looks of love between Maria and the Captain as they were falling in love, perhaps symbolically but definitely it's always looked like that.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:19:58 PM: I finally got around to last Thursday night's REUNION. Yes, I've stuck with it. It's not that well in the ratings, so it may not last out the season, but at least in this episode, the person murdered was revealed, and it WASN'T who I was expecting. I was VERY surprised by this revelation.

So, instead of thinking I was going to give up on the show, now it has hooked me for as long as it runs.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:23:12 PM: Another disappointing episode of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER. The show is just not clicking for me. It's doing well enough for CBS, so someone obviously likes it, but apart from the "Lemon Law," I didn't find much to recommend in this half hour.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:24:28 PM: OUT OF PRACTICE had a very, very slow start tonight, too, and for the first half, I thought maybe it was going to be an off-night for the show.

However, things picked up considerably in the second half and once again the show contained three or four really hilarious moments.

I am glad CBS has renewed the show for the rest of the season.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 08:26:33 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:10:35 PM
In my world, "live" (note quotations) means I will watch the first airing of a show on a network as it premieres. Just as I did with MEDIUM tonight. I didn't say the show was live, but instead said I was going to watch it "live."

It's a malapropism no matter what world you're living in.

The fact is, you are the only thing "live" when you're watching...whether it's first-run or a video copy.

Everything you watch, you watch "live."

But relish the absurdism.

I know people who insist they're "filming" things when they use their VCRs. I'm not buying into "their world", either.

;)
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:47:44 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 14, 2005, 08:26:33 PM
It's a malapropism no matter what world you're living in.

But relish the absurdism.

I

I will and will continue to use the expression. :o
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:48:16 PM: Hey, the place cleared out in a BIG hurry! Wow!
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:49:13 PM: "All alone Monday, feelin' the blues. . . . "
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:50:22 PM: Speaking of "All Alone Monday," I put on the soundtrack recording of THREE LITTLE WORDS today and thoroughly enjoyed it. Kalmar and Ruby may not have been as famous as Cole Porter or Jerome Kern, but they did write some catchy tunes.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 14, 2005, 08:50:56 PM: And now, I will adjourn to the bedroom to see if any sleep is to be had.

Good night!
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Post by: td on November 14, 2005, 09:59:41 PM: In anticipation of tomorrow's dvds, I watched the musical numbers of Hugh Jackman's OKLAHOMA! Gosh, that Will Parker is a cutie. ;)
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Post by: bk on November 14, 2005, 10:45:57 PM: Back from my travels - I hadn't eaten all day, so I stopped at McDonald's and got some unhealthy food, which I just wolfed down in a sea of Diet Coke.

Casting session today was callbacks for the two male roles, plus seeing one new person. I'll say more in the notes, but offers are going out for both roles first thing in the morning.

All talk about rehearsal in the notes, but it went very well, and I think the opening number will be just fine. I don't ever plan staging in advance, so it's sometimes a bit frustrating while I wait for inspiration to strike, or while I try various things.
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Post by: bk on November 14, 2005, 11:02:24 PM: Has Ann caught up? Has Up caught ann?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 14, 2005, 11:30:01 PM: Good Evening! Good Morning!

-Almost five hours of auditions straight, in a row - just one five minute break at 3:00. Whew! A pretty good turnout, and there were actually some decent folks today. -And there were also some "scary" folks there today too. Gotta love 'em.

-Then it was off to a brief dinner with Stuart. -Sorry DR Jason for "abandoning" you. And DR elmore - yes, I know, I owe you a phone call. -And, no, the reading of Tale of Two Cities was not at Ripley-Grier - unless they had it listed under the producer's name (which sometimes happens).

-Then headed back uptown to the apartment. Packed up the car with the stuff I needed to bring back - including my cooking and baking supplies!

-Then the drive. Uneventful for the most part. There were some strange traffic closures right after Baltimore - three of four lanes closed for work. And the traffic just stopped too for some unknown, unseen reason.

-Made it back home in just about four and a half hours - not bad. Car is unpacked. I'm all brushed and flossed. And since I have rehearsal in six and a half hours...

OH! It looks like I may be on the National Press Club luncheon broadcast this Saturday. Molly Smith, the artistic director of Arena Stage, will be the speaker, and they will be featuring a few excerpts from Damn Yankees. I may or may not be at the keys. -In any case, I know I'm in for a good lunch - they really do have a wonderful food service operation there. So...

Where was I? Oh, yes...

Liaiso...

Umm...

Oh...

Goodnight.

*I shall catch up on the Notes and Posts in the morning and/or evening.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on November 14, 2005, 11:37:36 PM: Did we indentify the rest of the TV Guide cover? Miss Francis! How silly of me! Anyone verify if it's Kay Kyser or not?
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Post by: bk on November 14, 2005, 11:58:44 PM: I'M Kay Kyser. I'M Kay Kyser. I am Spartacus.