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Title: WHEW
Post by: bk on November 27, 2005, 12:11:49 AM
Well, you've read the notes, your collective minds are boggled, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're off somewhere saying whew instead of moo.
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Post by: bk on November 27, 2005, 12:14:09 AM
And the word of the day is: PURSY!

Smoke on your pipe and put that in!  And use it in a sentence without looking it up.
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Post by: bk on November 27, 2005, 12:15:56 AM
And now - Dino at the piano.
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Post by: bk on November 27, 2005, 12:17:32 AM
And a very happy haineshisway.com birthday to occasional dear reader divarobbie.
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Post by: George on November 27, 2005, 12:28:21 AM
And the word of the day is: PURSY!

Smoke on your pipe and put that in!  And use it in a sentence without looking it up.

"PURSY, PURSY, Please have mercy."

from The Boy Friend.  Of course, the character of Percy has a different spelling, but it's a sentence. ;) I played the role of Lord Brockhurst in a local production, in 1990.  I was 24 years old and the woman who played Dulcie was 37!  That was my very first stage kiss! ;D
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: George on November 27, 2005, 12:29:23 AM
Happy Birthday, DIVAROBBIE!
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Post by: George on November 27, 2005, 12:40:52 AM
Sports:  Growing up, I never liked playing any sports and watching sports never interested me, either.  A couple of years ago, however, my niece became very interested in women's basketball, specifically the Seattle Storm (http://www.wnba.com/storm/) team.  I've had to drive her to quite a few games over the last few years and I must admit that they're pretty fun to go to (it's never as fun to just watch on TV...unless they're in the play-offs).  Anyway, I really got into them and was quite excited when they won, and a little sad when they didn't.

What's really nice about the Storm fans is that they're so polite!  I mean, I've never really seen anyone yell obscenities at the visiting teams or the referees.  When the team loses, the fans don't get angry, they collectively feel bad for the team and are very supportive.  I don't know if it's specific to the Seattle Storm team or women's basketball versus mens, but I've never heard of anything like that in any men's sports.
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: Jennifer on November 27, 2005, 06:15:56 AM
DR MattH, it yesterday's posts you mentioned that you found what Veronica Mars is doing this week gimmicky! (they are having 2 endings to the show, one will be shown on tv, the other online, and viewers will vote on the ending they want).

I actually love this idea. Although I wish that they would show both endings on tv, and then let us vote online.  I am very curious to see what kind of power they will give the viewer.  Will it be some trivial thing we get to vote on? Or will it be something substantial that will change the course of the show?

I wonder because haven't they written and even filmed the next shows yet? Although with Christmas break, maybe the show won't be on for a few weeks.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:09:55 AM
SURPRISE!!!

Most annoyed to hear of the HORROR OF PARTY BEACH outcome.  I was all primed to see a new Eulabelle!  It's the voodoo, I tells ya, it's the voodoo!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:10:24 AM
I don't mind her having a lot of shoes, but her closet is just too pursy.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:11:24 AM
GODZILLA - well.....of course we must see it!

Let me get this, a man who appeared in HELL'S BLOODY DEVILS has recorded a CD?  Where would one find such a thing, and what songs would he sing?
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:13:26 AM
More than 25 years ago, we saw a young Wayne Gretzky play in his first season with the WHL....when his team came to play the Indianapolis Racers!  It was an exciting game, and Gretzky was great!!!  He scored three goals that night, the first time I had ever seen anyone Hat Trick!

On tv....hmmmm.....there was that FLyers game that went into FIVE overtimes!!!  Whew!
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Post by: td on November 27, 2005, 07:39:29 AM
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a nifty CD by singer/actor John Gabriel who I just saw tonight in HELL'S BLOODY DEVILS....he sort of looked a LOT like John Gavin. Nice voice. Nice face.

Mr. John Gabriel recorded  "Keep Christmas with You" on  A HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS, produced by our very own BK. A fine arrangement and a great song.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:49:13 AM
Mr. John Gabriel recorded  "Keep Christmas with You" on  A HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS, produced by our very own BK. A fine arrangement and a great song.

Well....what do you know....thanks, DR td!  8)

Didn't have to wait long for THAT answer.  I have A Broadway Christmas, so I think I will have to look for it's cousin, A Hollywood Christmas.  :D
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:49:37 AM
Off to World of Wisdom, hoping for many many customers today!
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Post by: td on November 27, 2005, 08:11:08 AM
I'm not big on sports, either, but I remember going to Pirate baseball games at Forbes Field and seeing Bill Mazeroski play. (To quote a local commercial, "It's a 'burgh thing").
The most memorable sporting event I attended, however, was not as a spectator, but as part of the half-time entertainment at a Steelers' opening game at Three Rivers Stadium.  A dozen of actors were engaged as DANCERS! to perform 1950's dances on the field.  We made our entrances in twelve classic cars, then as Pittsburgh legendary d.j., Porky Chedwick, spun some discs, we danced. . .My partner was my dear friend (and playwright) Coni Congoli-Koepfinger.  All of us had rehearsed together for a week, rough when you're not really a dancer.
To me the fascination was being in the "back stage" areas of Three Rivers Stadium - the locker rooms, the offices - and making that exciting entrance perched on top of the back seat of a yellow convertible!  Dad, who had a Steelers season subscription for as long as I can remember,  was in the stands for the game and he brought along our Bell & Howell 8mm camera, so there are actually films of this particular half-time show.
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:14:14 AM
Good morning!

Not a pretty day here at all. It's cold, a bit drizzly, and just in general kind of a yuck day. Perfect for staying inside and watching movies/TV.
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: td on November 27, 2005, 08:15:09 AM
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Well....what do you know....thanks, DR td!

You're very welcome, JRand!

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I think I will have to look for it's cousin, A Hollywood Christmas.

Most definitely!  It also contains Linda Purl's gorgeous "Silver Bells."
And Guy Haines croons "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."
Well, in all honesty, it's a great album!
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:18:22 AM
Everyone in my family was a sportsperson except me (and my dad eventually made me join the local swimming team which I enjoyed and did well in but never liked sports competition much.)

But, because they all LOVED sports, I was dragged to college and pro football, basketball, baseball, hockey, boxing, golf. Ugh! It all sort of blends in my mind after all these years.

In my own area of sports interest (figure skating), I think the face off between the two Brians - Boitano and Orser in the 1988 Winter Olympics was the most thrilling competition I ever saw on TV.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:20:51 AM
Today on the movie front, I want to finish SPANGLISH first. Then, I'm going to watch one of the Shirley Temple films just released, probably REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM. After that, probably MY NAME IS BARBRA.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:21:54 AM
And we're still in sweeps month, so that means new episodes of COLD CASE, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, and CROSSING JORDAN for me (and GREY'S ANATOMY for some of the rest of you).
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: td on November 27, 2005, 08:24:08 AM
Mr. PURSY Snograss would often have the odd glass, but never when he thought anybody could see. . .
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:25:25 AM
DR Jennifer, the business of voting for the preferred ending for that VERONICA MARS episode reminds me of the three endings offered for the movie CLUE.

If a show (and I'm talking the movie CLUE here) can offer the same clues and come up with three totally different scenarios as a solution to the mystery it's generated, then the mystery wasn't tightly written or very good to begin with.

Now, I'll withold any further negativity until I actually SEE the episode, but that was my initial feeling when I saw the stuff about internet voting on the endings.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:26:38 AM
And for fans of MONK, there is a new episode this coming Friday at 10 p.m.

No, it's not back on airing new episodes yet. This is a special holiday edition before it starts its new season (in January, I think).
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: td on November 27, 2005, 08:30:25 AM
Among his many notable credits, character actor Laurie Main includes the role of Sir PURSY in ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER.
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: td on November 27, 2005, 08:32:47 AM
Did all the other knights affectionately dub Sir Percival, Sir PURSY?
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: td on November 27, 2005, 08:35:08 AM
Here pursy pursy pursy pursy pursy pursy pursy
Here pursy pursy pursy pursy pursy pursy pursy
Here pursy pursy pursy pursy pursy pursy pursy
Where's the gosh-darn cat?
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: td on November 27, 2005, 08:35:33 AM
MUST have many PURSY posts!
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Post by: td on November 27, 2005, 08:36:17 AM
With that Scottish brogue, did anyone think that Sean Connery was calling out for PURSY Galore?
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Post by: td on November 27, 2005, 08:39:21 AM
On which album did The Manhattan Tranfer sing "Ding Dong Dell, PURSY'S in the Well?"
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:49:24 AM
I, too, thought SPAMALOT was every bit as hilarious if not more so than THE PRODUCERS.

Has Hank Azaria returned to the show?
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:50:15 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Page Two SURPRISE Dance!!![/move]
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:51:32 AM
Off to start prepping lunch now and then settling in for some video variety.


WBBL.
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Post by: Ginny on November 27, 2005, 09:05:28 AM
Sunday greetings from dreary SW Ohio.  The holiday weekend festivities continued for us last night, when my sister and her husband hosted a dinner at our local Italian cafe and then we all came back to our house to celebrate my mother's 87th birthday, which is actually today.

This afternoon, DH Richard, DS Rob, and I will attend an Eagle Scout Court of Honor, after which DH will go off to a shape-note sing and I will take DS back to UC.

We are now in the season during which, every time I leave the house, I have to think, "What food item and/or gift to I need to take on this trip?"  Today, it's a gift for the Eagle Scout; tomorrow, it's a pecan pie for the covered dish lunch at work; Wednesday, it's a cheese ball and crackers for a professional organization board meeting.  I love the holiday season, but there sure are a lot of logistics!
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Post by: Ginny on November 27, 2005, 09:15:01 AM
TOD - It will come as no surprise that many of my sports memories revolve around college, especially Michigan Wolverine, football.  The Michigan/Ohio State game in 1969, played in Ann Arbor, was pretty exciting, because UM was the underdog and the Rose Bowl hung in the balance.  We won, and tore down the goal posts.  Several years later, my parents and I took a trip to southern California and attended the Rose Bowl on January 1, 1972; Michigan lost to Stanford, but it was fun to be there.

It's very hard for me to admit this, but probably the most exciting game I've ever watched on TV was the Fiesta Bowl a few years ago in which Ohio State won the national championship in triple overtime.  The day before that game was the only time in my life I've ever said, "Go Bucks!"

On the figure skating scene, in 1987 the World Championships were held in Cincinnati and the Soviet team was housed at Miami University.  After my teaching day was over, I went to the ice arena and watched the ice dance practice, which was a thrill.
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Post by: MBarnum on November 27, 2005, 09:28:25 AM
Here is a link to John Gabriel's CD.

He also played the professor on the pilot episode of GILLIGAN'S ISLAND and appeared on many soap operas.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000007TNG/qid=1133112488/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/102-1109951-8158567?v=glance&s=music (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000007TNG/qid=1133112488/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/102-1109951-8158567?v=glance&s=music)
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Post by: Jennifer on November 27, 2005, 09:31:57 AM
DR MattH, re: Veronica Mars do you really think they are going to let us solve a mystery? For some reason I think it will be something much less interesting.

Although if you think back to the season finale of season one.  We didn't know who the killer was right up till the very end!
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Post by: Jennifer on November 27, 2005, 09:33:43 AM
I like sports although I don't go to that many games/events live or watch them on tv.  I love the Olympics.  And I do really enjoy the NFL and MLB (major league baseball).  I have been to many baseball games and hockey games.  Only one NFL game though. But I loved it.
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: bk on November 27, 2005, 09:49:13 AM
Had another nice sleep and am up now and ready to greet the day.  "Hello, day!"  Well, I greeted the day and the day, rather rudely, did not greet me back.
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: bk on November 27, 2005, 09:49:27 AM
Damn them, damn them all to hell.
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Post by: Jane on November 27, 2005, 09:57:06 AM
Danise thanks for emailing and checking on me.

Hi everyone.  I’m just a bit overwhelmed with the kitchen right now.  I haven’t even walked for two days, which I am about to correct.  I should have gone hours ago before the sun came out and the snow began to melt.  By the time I get out there it will be a slushy mess.

We saw Goblet of Fire on Thanksgiving and missed the crowds.  We both felt it was the best one so far.  Recalling the posts I grabbed a Kleenex on our way out the door. :)  After the movie we went to a restaurant in a converted train depot.  Dinner was excellent and we had a great time with our friends who organized the activities at my suggestion.

Happy birthday divarobbi.
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: Ginny on November 27, 2005, 10:04:58 AM
Hi, Jane, it's so nice to have you back where you belong (a Hello, Dolly reference)

Hope your kitchen difficulties work out - I know from experience how disconcerting it can be to have your kitchen torn up during the holidays.  Ours was a mess from Dec. 15-24 several years ago.  Your day at the movies and train station/restaurant sounds like a fun alternative!
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Post by: Charles Pogue on November 27, 2005, 10:26:28 AM
I've never been a big sports fan though as a youth I played some baseball and did a couple of years on the High School Football and Track team (our high school football team was very good and made state year after year; I wasn't very good).  I was an excellent swimmer though never did this competitively.

I went to the University of Kentucky, one of the great basketball schools of all-time, and never went to a game.

I DO like to watch baseball though and most of my memories are around that.  I can remember going out to Crosley Field in my early youth andseeing Frank Robinson, Vada Pinson, Gus Bell, and the Big Klu...Ted Kluzewski...play.  Klu always cut off the sleeves of his uniform to free up his swing.  I remember a wild double-header with the Pirates where Dick Stuart hit, I believe, four home runs in the two games.

I was at the famous Giant-Dodger play-off game where Jack Clark hit the home-run that gave the Giants the chance to go on to the world series (or was it St. Louis?  I remember the home-run, but I can't remember who Clark was playing for at the time?)

When the Angels got in the series a couple of years ago, my business manager got a mess of tickets for a game and we all rode down from LA in a limo.  That was an experience.  My one and only World Series game.

I remember the the back-to-back World Series win of the Reds on TV and their wire-to-wire season win and four-game sweep of the Athletics in 1990...Sadly, the last time they played in a series.
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Post by: Ginny on November 27, 2005, 10:29:56 AM
I remember the the back-to-back World Series win of the Reds on TV and their wire-to-wire season win and four-game sweep of the Athletics in 1990...Sadly, the last time they played in a series.

DR Charles Pogue - our son was in pre-school in 1990 and I bought some "Wire-to-Wire" souvenirs for him and said (jokingly, I thought), "He could be in college before they're even in another World Series."  He's a sophomore...
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Post by: Ginny on November 27, 2005, 10:31:09 AM
I'm off to the Eagle ceremony - bye for now!
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Post by: bk on November 27, 2005, 10:49:04 AM
Eleven o'clock and I'm the only one in the jernt.  Well, I'll say nothing, oh, yes, I'll say nothing and let the chips and/or cards fall where they may.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 27, 2005, 11:35:54 AM
Good afternoon, one and all!  I've been E&T all morning:  I had to help Dylan to Grand Central with all his luggage, and then I went down to the recording office to check some questions I had about a few BABES IN TOYLAND scores.  I dropped off the Mario Frangoulis charts from yesterday's proofing, and now I'm going to relax a bit.

Hank Azaria is not in SPAMALOT; Alan Tudyk is a brilliant replacement.
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Post by: JMK on November 27, 2005, 11:38:30 AM
I just got what is probably going to be the final PURSY Faith CD from Collectables, Columbia Singles, Vol. 3, containing a host of previously unreleased tracks.  Great stuff for PURSY Faith fans.

Can we upload pics yet?
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Post by: JMK on November 27, 2005, 11:40:55 AM
Evidently not.
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Post by: TCB on November 27, 2005, 11:42:22 AM
Among his many notable credits, character actor Laurie Main includes the role of Sir PURSY in ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER.

Thank you, td, but I would rather hear more about actor John Richardson who played Robert Tentrees in ON A CLEAR DAY.
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Post by: George on November 27, 2005, 12:06:53 PM
On which album did The Manhattan Tranfer sing "Ding Dong Dell, PURSY'S in the Well?"

Actually, the lyrics are:

"Well, Well, Well, my cat fell in the well.  
PURSY, PURSY, PURSY, poor kitty, kitty, kitty,
My cat fell in the well.
" ;)

At least, that's how it is on TMT's recordings.  They recorded it on their first live album (http://www.tmtfanclub.com/live1.html) (in 1978) with Laurel Massé as soprano.  Then, on their 1984 "Bop Doo-Wop (http://www.tmtfanclub.com/bop.html)" album, they took an instrumental track that was recorded in 1976 and recorded the vocals over it with Cheryl Bentyne as soprano.
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Post by: TCB on November 27, 2005, 12:08:23 PM
I really enjoy watching most sports.  I never had the talent to participate in many of them.  Basketball is probably my least favorite of the major sports to watch, but I am trying to watch more Seattle Sonics' games this season.

My favorite sports are baseball and football. Probably my best sports memories are of the 1995 "Refuse to Lose" Seattle Mariners.  They were very exciting.
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Post by: Jane on November 27, 2005, 12:20:11 PM
Thanks Ginny.  I hate to complain about my kitchen problems knowing only too well how lucky I am to get a new kitchen.

Sadly I expect my visits to HHW will be less frequent than I would like.
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Post by: Jane on November 27, 2005, 12:26:55 PM
My most exciting sports event was watching Sandy Koufax pitch in the World Series.  I don’t remember which game it was and I didn’t save the ticket-darn.  Just my father and I went and it was a very special day I will always cherish.  
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 27, 2005, 12:59:40 PM
TOTD:  I've enjoyed some Olympic moments - but then they're gone! I just don't care enough about sport and can never understand the "passion" that drives players and spectators.
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Post by: George on November 27, 2005, 01:03:24 PM
Well, I have to leave the house.  I've been home all day doing nothing and spent most of yesterday at home doing nothing.  Now I must do something. ;D
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Post by: George on November 27, 2005, 01:03:56 PM
Plus, I'm hungry and I've had a craving for some Panda Express.  I don't know why, I just do. ;)
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 01:14:53 PM

Hank Azaria is not in SPAMALOT; Alan Tudyk is a brilliant replacement.

I agree completely. He's a brilliant comedian and mime; he made the absurdity of playing a pirate in DODGEBALL the one bright spot in that lame movie.

And when Alan takes his shirt off in the second act of SPAMALOT, well, that got my FULL attention. I had no idea he was hiding that kind of physique under his costumes. Wow!
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 01:18:56 PM
I started my afternoon with MY NAME IS BARBRA. Even 40 years later (it CAN'T be that long ago), this special is still special. This has to be one of the most stylish and entertaining musical spectaculars ever conceived. It deserved every award and honor it garnered. Honestly, when it was over, I started to play the whole thing again, but I realized the DVD is mine and I can revisit it many times over the next years.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 01:23:37 PM
Then, I finished up SPANGLISH. I'd be lying if I didn't say it emotionally got to me. I had a few tears trickle down my face near the end of the film. Cloris Leachman steals the movie, and it's astonishing she didn't get an Oscar nomination for this.

I didn't think it quite held together at the end, and there were too many loose ends dangling for utter satisfaction. Still, it wasn't a  bad way to spend a gray SUnday afternoon.

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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 01:24:10 PM
Looking forward to s Shirley Temple (a movie, not a drink) later this afternoon.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 01:28:38 PM
Well, I tried a Page 3 Lucy Dance, but the upload folder is still full.

Maybe later.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 02:10:12 PM
My gosh, almost an hour between posts.

Anyway, I'm headed downstairs for bathroom cleaning and then more DVD/TV watching.
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Post by: Jed on November 27, 2005, 02:40:04 PM
I am a sports fan, particularly football.  Sunday afternoons in the fall/early winter always include the Seattle Seahawks game (which I'm watching right this very moment), and usually at least part of another game.  

I've only been to a handful of pro sports games (a couple for the Seahawks, a couple Mariners games, and a Sonics basketball game), but none of them were close enough games to be particularly exciting.  College football has probably provided some of my more exciting sports moments, particularly in 1995 when my hometown (and later alma mater) Central Washington University Wildcats went all the way to the national championship game.  The game ended in a tie.  I have no idea how the NAIA (small schools here, folks) allows a championship game to end without overtime, but they did.  Oh well, it allows CWU to be listed as national (co)champions.
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Post by: Jed on November 27, 2005, 02:47:39 PM
Of course, my greatest sports memory will be a clear choice come February, when I get to finally see my beloved Seahawks play in the Super Bowl.
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Post by: bk on November 27, 2005, 03:40:59 PM
New low anyone?  I am thoroughly something-or-other at this errant and truantness.   Oh, well.  Glad that SOME people are here, at least, and maybe we'll have some folks show up later.  I finished with storage and the meeting, so I'm ready to eat.

I was trying to put together a full set of all my recordings for the silent auction, but, interestingly, I don't have any extras on about fifty titles - isn't that shocking?  That includes the big B'way shows like Dolly, King and I, Play On, as well as I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Bed and Sofa, Grand Night For Singing, etc.  I don't seem to have extras of Liz Callaway's second album, nor any of my film music albums.  I do have to go through another box or two in my closet - I may find some there.
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 27, 2005, 03:50:48 PM
Looking forward to s Shirley Temple (a movie, not a drink) later this afternoon.
Not that the drink is anything to sneeze at.  Found this info at another site:

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This sweet, pink, non-alcoholic cocktail was invented in the late 1930's by the bartender at Chasen's Restaurant in Hollywood, for the curly-topped star

Chasen's Restaurant was the favourite for many Stars during seven decades of Hollywood history. This legendary restaurant began on 13th Dec 1936 as a Rib & Chilli Bar, but was transformed during the Golden Years when Hollywood stars turned Chasen's into a social scene, and later in the Reagan era when it became a common meeting place for the President and his supporters.

The usual mixture for the drink involves a glass of club soda/lemon-lime soda/ginger ale, to which is added a splash of grenadine and a garnish of an orange slice and a cherry.  Plese note, grenadine is not cherry juice, although the colors are similar.  Grenadine is a syrup made from pomegranite juice.
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 27, 2005, 03:54:01 PM
I spent way too many years as a scorekeeper for gay softball teams to want to discuss sports.  Although they did lead me to meeting der Brucer, but that's far too involved a story.
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 27, 2005, 03:55:29 PM
Here's to life, liberty, and the pursy of happiness!
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 27, 2005, 04:03:14 PM
Tonight will be a good night for making soup.

I'm thinking leek and potato, always a good soup to make.

That, and some chicken thighs, and a salad with some home-made bleu cheese dressing (heavy on the bleu cheese, thank-you very much).

Since we don't have a fireplace (an oversight in the house design), I'll have to settle with wrapping a Dalmatian around my shoulders.
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 27, 2005, 04:17:58 PM
DR Jennifer, the business of voting for the preferred ending for that VERONICA MARS episode reminds me of the three endings offered for the movie CLUE.

If a show (and I'm talking the movie CLUE here) can offer the same clues and come up with three totally different scenarios as a solution to the mystery it's generated, then the mystery wasn't tightly written or very good to begin with.

Now, I'll withold any further negativity until I actually SEE the episode, but that was my initial feeling when I saw the stuff about internet voting on the endings.
For another example of multiple endings, there's The Mystery of Edmund Drood, a fun show but, when it comes to the mystery, not a prime example of detection.

The Veronica show sounds more like a promotion stunt than anything else.  Problem is, only the fans of the show will know what the voting is really about, and how it affects the show's plotlines.  It mars the mystery aspect.

(Pun intended.)
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 27, 2005, 04:33:15 PM
...Hi everyone.  I’m just a bit overwhelmed with the kitchen right now...
Pictures of the reconstruction requested.

Quote
...We saw Goblet of Fire on Thanksgiving and missed the crowds.  We both felt it was the best one so far.  Recalling the posts I grabbed a Kleenex on our way out the door. :)...
Der B and I will be seeing the film a second time soon.  Since the grandlads want to see it, we'll be making it a family event, probably with Mommy and Daddy along for the experience as well.  

There are problems, of course.  Der Grampa is certain that Alex will be able to handle the film's dark areas, but we're not so sure of younger William, who at age five may well be biting off more than he can chew.  That being the case, we've agreed that one or the other of us can take him out of the theater if the film prooves to be too much for him, without ruining the experience for us because we've seen it before.

Taking Mommy and Daddy is another problem.  They're fighting again, mostly because neither wants to listen to what the other has to say any more.  Daddy's solution is to shut everything out, Mommy's solution is to shout even louder, having the last say even when no one is listening.  They are quite unpleasant to be with, and I'm very glad that I was working on Thanksgiving and couldn't join them for dinner that night.  I've a hunch that after the film we'll be heading for dinner somewhere, which means they'll be fighting with each other, fighting with the kids...welcome to indigestion city.

Or maybe they'll decide that McDonalds is the best dinner option, and der Grampa and I can skip that quite happily.
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Post by: S. Woody White on November 27, 2005, 04:34:39 PM
Time to go make soup.
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Post by: bk on November 27, 2005, 04:40:32 PM
Soup.  I'll give you soup.

I've managed to now put together 100 of the CDs I've produced, which means that somewhere between thirty-five to forty discs I don't have duplicates of.  I'll be double checking again later tonight - maybe I'll find a couple of others when I look through the Varese stuff more carefully.  In other words, I found copies of three CDs in my "office" copies that I cannot seem to find in my main file copies - if those show up, I can add them to the pile, but 100 at least is a nice round number.
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Post by: bk on November 27, 2005, 04:48:16 PM
We've officially been purged, so you may now post whatever photos you like.

Soup?  I'll give you soup.

Quick, everyone make twenty posts in a row, then maybe we won't achieve our new all-time low.
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Post by: Ann on November 27, 2005, 04:50:08 PM
I've decided I can't be a sports fan.  I can't take the pressure!  The Seahawks/Giants game is reaching it's nerve-wracking end.  Jed is ready to jump out of his skiin.  This is just too intense for me!!
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Post by: Jane on November 27, 2005, 04:54:36 PM
This afternoon we saw ZATHURA and were disappointed.
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Post by: Jane on November 27, 2005, 04:55:10 PM
Ann-LOL.
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Post by: Jed on November 27, 2005, 05:07:47 PM
Alright, new top sports moment... The Seahawks just won one of the greatest football games I have ever seen!!!!  :D
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Post by: Ann on November 27, 2005, 05:08:31 PM
And Ann breathes a HUGE sigh of relief!!!!
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 27, 2005, 05:19:56 PM
I noticed that "Veronica Mars" is to be shown here over the summer break.. Written off! Some shows don't really cross the Pacific that well. "Monk" could not find an audience. I watched three episodes and thought it was just plain "nothing" (other than silly).
I still tend to prefer shows that originate in the UK. "Frasier" was a major exception.
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Post by: Ginny on November 27, 2005, 05:20:01 PM
Way to go, 'Hawks!

Back from the day's festivities - the Eagle ceremony was very nice and my trip to Cincinnati to deposit DS Rob was smooth.

Here is the photo I tried to post from Thanksgiving:

Seated right - Richard's mother with R behind her and his brothers next to him.

Seated left - My mother (87 today) with me behind her and my sister next to me.

This was the first time, I think since our wedding, that we'd had both mothers and all our siblings together.
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Post by: TCB on November 27, 2005, 05:26:11 PM
I guess I should add to my favorite sports memoires the fact that I have had the chance to see some of the greats of modern baseball play in person............ Alex Rodriguez, Ken Griffey, Jr., Mark McGwire, and my idol Cal Ripken, Jr., as well as many others.  I also got to see Jose Canseco, who may be a royal a**hole, but is without a doubt one of the most beautiful speicmens of manhood I have ever laid eyes on.
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Post by: TCB on November 27, 2005, 05:28:29 PM
Oh!  Did the Seahawks play today?
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Post by: TCB on November 27, 2005, 05:32:28 PM
It is cold here today.  I would love to crawl into bed with a ....................... good book (I was waiting for offers), but I have laundry to finish and I need to go to the store before I can retire for the night.  AND, it looks like I am going to be busy running up the post total, so that we don't have an all-time low.  Where is Jose when you need him?
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Post by: TCB on November 27, 2005, 05:33:59 PM
Apparently, Jed has collapsed, following the game, and is unable to continue to post.
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Post by: TCB on November 27, 2005, 05:36:07 PM
And where in tarnation has Rodzinski been this weekend?
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 27, 2005, 05:38:42 PM
I blame Jose.
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Post by: TCB on November 27, 2005, 05:39:07 PM
And where has MattH. gone?   If he lists the name of one DVD he has watched today, per post, we can easily beat our all-time low.
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Post by: TCB on November 27, 2005, 05:40:29 PM
Good.  If it means another post, I will blame Jose, too.
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 27, 2005, 05:44:32 PM
The only two baseball players I know of are Babe Ruth and Joe DeMagio. (have no idea about the spelling!).
I don't the name of any Australian playing Basketball or Baseball.
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Post by: bk on November 27, 2005, 05:46:26 PM
Yes, Jose had kidnapped Rodzinski and TPunk, who have been so errant and truant as to border on bitch-slap material.
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Post by: bk on November 27, 2005, 05:47:00 PM
Soup?  I'll give you soup.
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 27, 2005, 05:49:06 PM
I don't think I ever seen "Damn Yankees" though I did see "Field Of Dreams" (Once was enough)..

I read Pat Conroy's "The Losing Season" - dull dull dull.

American Football is a mystery!
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 27, 2005, 05:49:45 PM
Favourite "Sport" film:  "Breaking Away".
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Post by: bk on November 27, 2005, 05:52:20 PM
Macchus, for heaven's sake POST!  

Soup?  I'll give you soup.

I'm watching Son of Kong.
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 27, 2005, 05:52:26 PM
I mentioned yesterday that we were about to watch "The Chosen". Performaces by Steiger and Schell were great but I felt "nothing" for the juveniles - Robby Benson and Barry Miller.
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 27, 2005, 05:54:10 PM
I visited my old place of work this morning (School) - everything has changed but it all remains the same!
I miss it not.
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 27, 2005, 05:54:47 PM
With help we could make 100 posts!
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 27, 2005, 05:59:01 PM
Which pop star has brought out this year's big selling Cd of Chistmas songs? I wonder that Rod Stewart hasn't tried.  
My favourite compilation (non commercial) is one featuring the orchestrations by DR Elmore.
my favourite Christmas albums are still those by "The Carpenters".
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 27, 2005, 05:59:53 PM
I've done my work -- for the moment!
Time for a takeover.
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Post by: Tomovoz on November 27, 2005, 06:05:14 PM
Have you caught up yet Jose?
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on November 27, 2005, 06:06:27 PM
Good evening, fellow Dear Readers. A non-stop busy day today.

I don't know from sports. I was a hometown football fan for a while, but I got tired of my DH teasing me about my losing team, so I gave it up. The most exciting sports thing I've seen was when the Diamondbacks won the World Series over the Damn Yankees.
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Post by: François de Paris on November 27, 2005, 06:07:56 PM

I'm watching Son of Kong.

I heard they're working on its sequel:

Sin of King, whose prequel was Sun of Kung!

Never saw any of them! :D
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Post by: François de Paris on November 27, 2005, 06:09:12 PM
And now... Jeso at the Piano!
Errr... Jose at the Piane... Piano!
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Post by: François de Paris on November 27, 2005, 06:10:08 PM
As Churchil used to say:

"Me? No sports!"

And we know what a great sport he was!....
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Post by: François de Paris on November 27, 2005, 06:11:35 PM

Robby Benson?

The Beast!....according to many female admirers!!
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Post by: François de Paris on November 27, 2005, 06:14:16 PM

my favourite Christmas albums are still those by "The Carpenters".

I second that! To hear Karen's voice is to be in Heaven!
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Post by: MBarnum on November 27, 2005, 06:15:18 PM
I believe that Rodzinski and TPunk both are out of town for the holidays.

I am watching BRIDE AND PREJUDICE...very cute movie!
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Post by: MBarnum on November 27, 2005, 06:17:44 PM
Has anyone purchased new Christmas CDs this season?

I buy a few new ones every year...this year, so far, I have:

CAROLING, CAROLING by FRED WARING AND THE PENNSYLVANIANS

SNOWFALL by JACKIE GLEASON

And of course the Brian D'Arcy James Christmas album is on it's way to me now.
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Post by: François de Paris on November 27, 2005, 06:18:27 PM
This afternoon we saw ZATHURA and were disappointed.

Saw her brother, ARUHTAZ, tonight and was not disappointed!

HE was!

Have some soup! ;)
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Post by: François de Paris on November 27, 2005, 06:19:45 PM


And of course Brian D'Arcy James is on his way to me now.


Oh, you, lucky man! ;)
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Post by: bk on November 27, 2005, 06:35:53 PM
Out of town for the holidays???  This is an excuse???  They don't have computers elsewhere?

Soup?  I'll give you soup.

Francois returns!
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Post by: bk on November 27, 2005, 06:36:13 PM
Moving on to Mighty Joe Young.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 27, 2005, 06:38:52 PM
Good Evening!

I'm all caught up, so...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 27, 2005, 06:40:00 PM
DR TCB...

Matt Bogart is playing Joe Hardy.  He's second from the left in the picture/ad below:
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 27, 2005, 06:46:17 PM
....And that's why I love the Broadway!

;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 27, 2005, 06:49:58 PM
DR TCB - There are other attractive men and women in the cast of Damn Yankee...  One of the other men is Kevin M. Burrows.  Here he is with his partner/husband, Christopher Sieber on the cover of the Advocate:

(http://www.geocities.com/siebersite/images/advocate1.JPG)

He's a great guy, and they're a great couple.  -And Chris headed down here to DC after his matinee today, and a bunch of us will be hanging out tomorrow night at one of DC's "special interest" establishments - It's Showtunes Monday at J.R.s.  ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 27, 2005, 06:56:40 PM
Here's a "closer" pic of Matt Bogart that I took two years ago when he playing Lancelot in Camelot at Arena.  He was trying to be "tough" (and funny).
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 27, 2005, 06:57:10 PM
...I have yet to snap some pics of this cast, but once I do...

:)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 27, 2005, 07:03:46 PM
As for the Topic of the Day...

I loved playing Soccer when I was younger.  Even played for a season or two on a junior league team.

I also played Little League Baseball for another season or two, but since I had a big fear of being hit in the eye, skull, head, etc. when catching a fly ball, I was not the best fielder.  Heck, I was not even the best hitter.

When my family lived in Seattle, we used to go Mariners' games on a semi-regular basis at the now-razed King Dome.  I'm still hoping to go to a Red Sox game at Fenway since I'm a Red Sox Game by birth.  ;)
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:04:29 PM
Whew!  Well.....lord have mercy....I need my smelling salts.   Thanks for the pictures DRJOSE!

There were LOTS of people buying lots of things today at Ye World of Wisdom, but I did no "extra" things - so it was a salary only day for me.  But then to have a salary is at least something.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:05:50 PM
DRJANE - I feel your pain!  I hope the kitchen gets done post haste!  To your specifications!

Happy Birthday, DR divarobbie.

DRMACCHUS - which script of the ODD COUPLE that you worked on is your favorite?  Who was best at "getting" the line the way you wrote it:  Mr Klugman or Mr Randall?
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:06:54 PM
Mr Bisque - even if you can't find all your children, you must know that they have good homes with people who love them....most of my CD's with your name included in the credits are in the FRONT of the bin!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:07:59 PM
J.R.'s?  Where is my royalty for using my initials?  I hope it is an upstanding jernt.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:10:15 PM
So now that we have all perused the SUPERMAN first season DVD set....which episode is your favorite?

I really like "Rescue" and "Mystery of the Wax Museum" and "Riddle of the Chinese Jade" and "The Secret of Superman" - presses to choose A FAVORITE it would be "Wax Museum."

Phyllis Coates was terrific and she and George Reeves had a wonderful chemistry.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:10:47 PM
Well here we are DRJOSE.  You'd think it was Sunday night.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:11:24 PM
Oh...DRJED....the Indianapolis Colts are undefeated....with a game on TV tomorrow night!  Not that I follow football or nothing like that there.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 27, 2005, 07:13:10 PM
So... Tomorrow is my day off.  And I'm trying to decide whether I'm actually going to take it off, or get some work done of my keyboard part and programming.  First orchestra read is Thursday, so...  I guess I'll just see what time I wake up and go from there.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 27, 2005, 07:15:35 PM
J.R.'s?  Where is my royalty for using my initials?  I hope it is an upstanding jernt.

There's a collection jar at the door.  They're just waiting for you to pick it up in person.

;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:20:12 PM
Good heavens!  ;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:20:56 PM
There's a collection jar at the door.  They're just waiting for you to pick it up in person.

;D

Keep your eyes open at all times!   :o
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:23:33 PM
It's a warm 54 degrees here with 57 predicted for tomorrow WITH Thunderstorms....followed by SNOW!

Look out DRGINNY and DHRICHARD!!

And I loved the photograph!  What an image to treasure!  
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:24:19 PM
Hi DRANN!!
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Post by: td on November 27, 2005, 07:31:44 PM
I am watching BRIDE AND PREJUDICE...very cute movie!

One of my favorite dvds!

No life, without wife. . .kinda like an Indian "Matchmaker, Matchmaker."
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:33:58 PM
My niece and I are going to see RENT next Saturday evening.  We may be the only people in the theatre.  
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:35:14 PM
Okay, something really scary happened at work today, and I think I can talk about it now.   Does anyone want to hear the story.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 27, 2005, 07:51:05 PM
Hi all, I'm home and FINALLY caught up reading the posts. It was hell not having a computer other than the one in my father's bedroom which I could use, but usually with him watching over my shoulder, so I just gave up. He wasn't being nosy, he's just interested in learning more about the computer, but I had people watching over my shoulder!
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 27, 2005, 07:52:43 PM
I went to WALK THE LINE with my niece and my dad last night. We all really enjoyed it.  
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 27, 2005, 07:53:02 PM
Tell us what scary thing happened at work today!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:55:29 PM
Okay, thanks DRCILLALIZ.  8)

There were several people in the store, and a small boy came in with his father.  The boy was probably about six years old.  He was interested in the stones and gems and his father held him up so he could see them all, and read the guide for him so he would know which stone was for what....

I handed him a white moonstone and said he could have it (we often give away a gem to a new customer).  A bit later he came up to the register with three other stones.  I rung them up and put them in a stone bag and then a brown paper bag for him.  I asked him his name....."Delarosa" he said.  "Michael Delarosa."  I told him if he was a Sagittarius he could have an additional 10% discount, but his father said: "He is an Aquarius."  Okay.

"3.18"  Michael Delarosa reached into the pockets of his jeans and pulled out a small wallet.  He gave me three ones and two dimes.  As I handed him back his change, I looked at his face!!

He had DEVIL EYEBROWS!!!!  They started at the center of his face and went in a diagonal line straight UP his forehead.  It was scary.

\  /
O O
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:58:32 PM
I am thinking about seeing WALK THE LINE this week as DR CILLALIZ.  I like Joaquin Phoenix a lot.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:59:02 PM
Well time for to go to bed.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 07:59:26 PM
DR TCB congratulations on 3500 posts!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 27, 2005, 08:01:36 PM
DR FRANCOIS can post again!
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 27, 2005, 08:03:53 PM
That is a scary story and Joaquin Phoenix will not disappoint you!
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 27, 2005, 08:04:16 PM
Goodnight JRAND
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 27, 2005, 08:07:37 PM
well I'm off to bed.  We had the warm temps today, it's now raining, and tonight it will turn to ice and snow by morning with strong winds. I had already planned to take tomorrow off, so I don't really care, but I'm glad to be inside where it's nice and warm.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:15:39 PM
Never fear, dear TCB, I am here to post about the DVDs and TV shows I have watched tonight. It's a fair list of titles.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:17:55 PM
Mr. Bogart is quite a "dish."
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:22:36 PM
I started my evening of DVD entertainment with REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM. I think Fox must have gotten a hint about the lackluster quality of those earlier Shirley DVDs because this DVD looks terrific. The transfer has no flaws to speak of, and the contrast on the B&W picture is perfection. Sharp and with clear sound.

It's not my favorite Shirley Temple picture, but this transfer is so good it's worth seeing many times.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:23:43 PM
Now we'll have our Ricky Ricardo Hollywood Star Dance!!!


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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:28:03 PM
Then, wanting to see something in color, I went to the to-watch shelf and selected a DVD that's been sitting there for over two years - THE SLIPPER AND THE ROSE.

I haven't seen this movie since it premiered in theaters in the 1970s, so this was a pleasant reunion for me.

No, the Sherman score isn't as memorable as MARY POPPINS (few original scores are), but it's OK, and Richard Chamberlain and Gemma Craven have lovely singing voices.

The DVD was enhanced for widescreen TVs, and the color is rich looking in most of the scenes in the first hour that I watched. There was some speckling and I noticed a few light scratches here and there, but nothing really awful thus far, no terrible print damage. The Dolby 5.1 is VERY robust on the DVD; I was quite impressed with that.

I'll look forward to finishing it tomorrow.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:29:06 PM
Once again, the NFL game on CBS ran far over its allotted time, so I didn't get to see COLD CASE tonight. I'll catch a rerun at some future date.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:31:17 PM
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES certainly had an important episode with all of the major characters making VERY important decisions that will affect the rest of the season. This was NOT an episode that could ever be accused of simply marking time.

Only Susan's story didn't catch my fancy. All of the other three wives are embroiled in VERY interesting scenarios now.
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Post by: MBarnum on November 27, 2005, 08:32:28 PM
That is why Matt Bogart's name sounded familiar! Whilst perusing CDs on CDbaby.com I saw a CD by Matt Bogart. I listened to the clips and kept wondering where I had heard that name before. Now I know.

I did not buy the CD, but he does have a nice singing voice...among other things, evidently.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:32:49 PM
CROSSING JORDAN had a tense episode I was really enjoying until a very contrived last quarter hour. Then, what was gripping turned predictable and melodramatic in the worst way. That was a disappointment after such a smashingly good set-up for the drama.
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Post by: François de Paris on November 27, 2005, 08:32:53 PM
I am thinking about seeing WALK THE LINE this week as DR CILLALIZ.  I like Joaquin Phoenix a lot.

I used to think the world of his brother, River, (What a promissing actor! Saw him in "I Love You To Death" the other day on TV. Had never seen that before!) until he had to do that drug thing to himself! Dreadful!

We lost him and he lost everything!
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 08:34:32 PM
I'd say "Mystery in Wax," "The Deserted Village," and "The Haunted Lighthouse" were my three favorites from the first season of SUPERMAN. I can remember as a kid that these three shows plus "The Unholy Three" scared me to death.
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Post by: bk on November 27, 2005, 08:37:47 PM
Have finished Mr. Joseph Young.

Jose: What is a day off?  Never heard of it.
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Post by: François de Paris on November 27, 2005, 08:39:53 PM
Then, wanting to see something in color, I went to the to-watch shelf and selected a DVD that's been sitting there for over two years - THE SLIPPER AND THE ROSE.

I haven't seen this movie since it premiered in theaters in the 1970s, so this was a pleasant reunion for me.

No, the Sherman score isn't as memorable as MARY POPPINS (few original scores are), but it's OK, and Richard Chamberlain and Gemma Craven have lovely singing voices.

Angela Morley's arrangements are exquisite and the film itself is a visual beauty!And what a very different way of retelling the story of Cinderella!

Before the movie, that version was to be a stage vehicule for Twiggy and  Tommy Tune in London, if memory serves me right, or something close to that!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 27, 2005, 08:46:35 PM

Jose: What is a day off?  Never heard of it.

Well, since you're more or less a "boss" nowadays and not an employee...

:P

But I do believe you have had a few days of "having to do nothing" in your recent past, so, I believe those could qualify as days off.
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Post by: TCB on November 27, 2005, 08:47:50 PM
Never fear, dear TCB, I am here to post about the DVDs and TV shows I have watched tonight. It's a fair list of titles.

I knew you wouldn't let me down, Matt.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 27, 2005, 08:48:08 PM
That is why Matt Bogart's name sounded familiar! Whilst perusing CDs on CDbaby.com I saw a CD by Matt Bogart. I listened to the clips and kept wondering where I had heard that name before. Now I know.

I did not buy the CD, but he does have a nice singing voice...among other things, evidently.

Yes, Matt Bogart has many nice things.  The "bumps" on his arms and chest are particularly nice.

;D

I'm sure I could scrounge up a CD for you if you'd like.  Maybe even get it autographed for you.

:)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 27, 2005, 08:51:48 PM
Well, I'm more than a bit tired, and the headache that started around 3:00 this afternoon still has yet to abate.  So...

Goodnight.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 27, 2005, 08:53:03 PM
That is why Matt Bogart's name sounded familiar! Whilst perusing CDs on CDbaby.com I saw a CD by Matt Bogart. I listened to the clips and kept wondering where I had heard that name before. Now I know.

I did not buy the CD, but he does have a nice singing voice...among other things, evidently.

...Oh, and if you'd like to find out more about him - and see more pics - just check out...

www.mattbogart.com
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Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 09:03:10 PM
Angela Morley's arrangements are exquisite and the film itself is a visual beauty!And what a very different way of retelling the story of Cinderella!

Before the movie, that version was to be a stage vehicule for Twiggy and  Tommy Tune in London, if memory serves me right, or something close to that!

I agree. A nice change of pace to see much more from the Prince's point of view.

Oh, lord, I would NOT have wanted to see those two play Cinderella and Prince Charming. But, they did pull off MY ONE AND ONLY, so what do I know?
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: Jason on November 27, 2005, 09:06:01 PM
I had a loverly dinner with Matt Bogart one night while he was doing 110 IN THE SHADE in DC. The ever-lovely Jaqui Piro supped with us, as well. Matt ordered a large plate of nachos and, on a dare, lowered his face into the platter and ate a very large dollop of sour cream. And before I left (with my friend, his agent) he gave me a big hug, which was quite nice since it was the only time I'd ever met him.

I have had a very relaxing weekend. Lots of sleep, lots of movies and a moderate amount of foodstuffs.

Today, because I had little else to do in the afternoon, I headed into Manhattan to visit the Central Park Zoo. It is free for me now, afterall. It was a lovely day and I saw some fun animals. Even though the Central Park Zoo is a prettier landscape, I much prefer the Bronx Zoo for their variety.

Anywho, today I took a walk through Central Park and this is what I saw:
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 09:07:00 PM
Thanks for that website link to Matt Bogart, DR Jose. I enjoyed touring the site just now.
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: Jason on November 27, 2005, 09:08:11 PM
And this...
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 09:08:53 PM
And now, I'm heading for bed.

Good night to one and all!
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: Jason on November 27, 2005, 09:09:03 PM
And finally, this...
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: Matt H. on November 27, 2005, 09:09:18 PM
Love the pics, DR Jason!
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: Jason on November 27, 2005, 09:11:28 PM
OK...one more:
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: MBarnum on November 27, 2005, 09:21:57 PM
Yes, Matt Bogart has many nice things.  The "bumps" on his arms and chest are particularly nice.

;D

I'm sure I could scrounge up a CD for you if you'd like.  Maybe even get it autographed for you.

:)

Wow, DR Jose, that would be downright hospitable of you!
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: MBarnum on November 27, 2005, 09:24:15 PM
Thanks for the pics DR Jason! Gosh but I sure wish I had not passed up the zoo visit when I was there!

Those animals are beautiful! Particularly loved the seal.
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Post by: François de Paris on November 27, 2005, 09:36:40 PM
Thanks for the pics DR Jason! Gosh but I sure wish I had not passed up the zoo visit when I was there!

Those animals are beautiful! Particularly loved the seal.

Yes, that zoo does have a seal of quality!! ;D
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: François de Paris on November 27, 2005, 09:59:52 PM
I had a loverly dinner with Matt Bogart one night while he was doing 110 IN THE SHADE in DC.

Wow!

That Matt B. is quite something! He can dine with DR Jason AND do a show at the same time! ;) ;D
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: td on November 27, 2005, 10:20:30 PM
Wow!

That Matt B. is quite something! He can dine with DR Jason AND do a show at the same time! ;) ;D

It must have been during act one's picnic scene.

(and so glad you could finally rejoin us, dr francois)!
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: bk on November 27, 2005, 10:27:44 PM
Still slogging through the Gower Champion biography, which grows more infuriating with each passing chapter.  So many inaccuracies, so poorly written, and so contradictory - one minute Gower's staging of The Happy Time is the most brilliant thing that ever happened in the theater, then next, it's dwarfing the little story and it's not working, and then it's brilliant, and then it's not.  Note to author: Tommy Valando was not the guy who produced all those records - Mr. Valando is in the music publishing business.  Note to author: Don Walker isn't an "arranger" he's an orchestrator.  Many typos, and just sloppy.  Of course, if you've read the comments of the kiddies on various boards, it's GREAT.  Sorry, not so.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on November 27, 2005, 11:09:39 PM
BK, you know why I'm absent.  If you've got time on your hands, come on over and help!  I did post earlier!
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: Charles Pogue on November 27, 2005, 11:11:17 PM
So...just to let you know how frazzled I am I think I was responding from a BK post of Friday instead of today.  
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: George on November 27, 2005, 11:47:43 PM
Today, at about 2:30 or so, the antenna snapped off of my cell phone!  My sister called me and left me a message at about 3:15.  My cell phone never rang!  AND my phone didn't beep to notify me that I had a message until about 4:45!  That's not good!  This had happened once before, earlier this year and in the four years that I've had this phone, this is the only problem that I've ever had with it.

So, since I was still having a craving for Panda Express, I hied myself to Capital Mall on the west side of Olympia where I purchased my phone and where there is also a Panda Express.  After eating (orange chicken and chow mein), I went to the Verizon kiosk but they were very busy.  I then went over to the Verizon store and they said that they don't have the antenna and I would have to contact Motorola directly.  That's not good, either.  I went back to the kiosk and they basically told me the same thing (I had to make sure).  The woman at the kiosk, however, was very polite and suggested that I try some place like Radio Shack.  I went there and they had exactly what I needed!  It was an antenna made specifically for the model phone that I have!  After I get paid, I'll get another for a spare. ;D  And that was my afternoon/evening.
Title: Re:WHEW
Post by: George on November 28, 2005, 12:03:45 AM
Ebert and Roeper just gave "RENT" Two Thumbs Up®!
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Post by: bk on November 28, 2005, 12:14:59 AM
Ebert and Roeper are pathetic.