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Title: THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: bk on January 10, 2006, 12:27:17 AM
Well, you've read the notes, you know all about the first preview, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're trying to figure out when they all want to see Deceit.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: bk on January 10, 2006, 12:29:24 AM
And the word of the day is: TOBOGGAN!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: George on January 10, 2006, 12:39:16 AM
Great news about Deceit, BK!  
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: George on January 10, 2006, 12:40:55 AM
I've never been on a toboggan.  Somehow, I feel deprived. ;)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: bk on January 10, 2006, 12:42:34 AM
You're depraved on account'a you're deprived!  (Name that tune)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: George on January 10, 2006, 12:47:04 AM
"Gee, Officer Krupke!"

 ;D
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Post by: George on January 10, 2006, 12:47:34 AM
I use that line myself every once in a while. :)
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Post by: George on January 10, 2006, 12:52:33 AM
Favorite comfort foods?  Lasagna, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish, any chocolate.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Iris* on January 10, 2006, 01:05:26 AM
Favorite comfort foods?

Ice cream, always ice cream.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Iris* on January 10, 2006, 01:05:58 AM
So pleased to hear the first preview of Deceit went well, bk.
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Post by: Iris* on January 10, 2006, 01:13:16 AM
DR Jose--

The front page of Saturday's L.A. Times Calendar section contained photos of Bryan Harvey and his family, along with the story of their tragic murders. He was very well known in L.A., famous for his band, House of Freaks.

Sounded like a wonderful family, wonderful person. Absolutely horrifying news.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Michael on January 10, 2006, 04:14:52 AM
I guess some people are lucky to have toboggans. I know people who can't even afford oneboggan.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Michael on January 10, 2006, 04:15:40 AM
TOD
Ice Cream
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ben on January 10, 2006, 04:32:14 AM
Ice Cream
Mac and Cheese
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Cheeseburger
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ben on January 10, 2006, 04:35:29 AM
Speaking of comfort food, after our first tourist foray in Dublin County (the picture of Malahide Castle from yesterday) we came back into Dublin city and went to the Rio Cafe for coffee and wonderfully comforting desserts. There are two pieces of carrot cake and a slice of red velvet cake. I'm having coffee and Anthony (who is taking the picture) and Jayne are drinking hot chocolate. We are with a miniaturist friend of Anthony's. She lives in Belfast and drove down to Dublin for the day to be tourists with us.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: elmore3003 on January 10, 2006, 05:05:15 AM
Good morning, all!  I'm not in fine fettle yet, but I do feel better.

Dear Friend BK, I'm thrilled that your first preview went so well.  I hope the play continues to blossom and grow this week.

DRBen, more photos!

Comfort food:  tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich ice cream
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 10, 2006, 05:31:03 AM
TOD:

Oreos and a glass of warm milk
Cuppa hot herbal tea
Home fries
Leftover birthday cake
Meatloaf with Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
Grilled cheese sandwich with a cup of tomato soup
Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia ice cream

Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ben on January 10, 2006, 05:34:55 AM
More pictures? If you insist. Here is a picture of our most excellent tour guide at St. Michan's church. It's an old church founded in 1095. Most of the original church is gone but there are two crypts which are part of the tour. Peter, our tour guide is about to take us down into the crypts. Unfortunately, photography was not allowed down there but we did see mummified remains, including the corpse of what is believed to be a crusader from over 800 years ago. They think he is a crusader because he was buried with his legs crossed, an indication of holiness. He is also missing his feet because he was so tall he couldn't fit into the casket and in those days if you didn't fit you got chopped up until you did. The crusader's hands are still intact, though and part of the tour includes (if you choose to do so) touching the crusader's hand for good luck. Here are links with information about St. Michan's.

Saint Michan's (http://everything2.com/index.pl?node=St.%20Michan's)

Saint Michan's 2 (http://www.irelandforvisitors.com/articles/mummies_of_st_michans.htm)

And finally a picture of Peter, our tour guide.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ben on January 10, 2006, 05:35:28 AM
Here is a picture of me coming out of the crypt.

Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 10, 2006, 05:37:38 AM
I wanted to park my car in Harvard Yard but I was completely broke and had nothing toboggan with.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ben on January 10, 2006, 05:40:31 AM
Here is a small picture of the interior of one of the crypts. The crusader is up at the top of the photo. It's from a post card image since we couldn't take pictures inside.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 10, 2006, 05:42:18 AM
 :o

Wait a minnit!  Wasn't that last picture in color?!?
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ben on January 10, 2006, 05:45:00 AM
Yes, it was in kind of color, more sepia. I found a better picture. It's a little bigger and it shows all the caskets, not just 3 so I changed it.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Charles Pogue on January 10, 2006, 05:57:58 AM
BK, I doubt you had a senior moment with  Linda Purl; I suspect you were merely obsessing and worried about your impending preview that night. Glad it went well and everything is falling into place.  Having been at the reading, I'm amazed that you could pull together such a demanding and complex piece together in such a short rehearsal time.  

Now...when do we get the Tammy Minoff bikini photos? PLEASE!

Comfort food:  pudding...vanilla.  Kettle chips.  A hot dog with mustard and relish.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: S. Woody White on January 10, 2006, 06:01:25 AM
I guess some people are lucky to have toboggans. I know people who can't even afford oneboggan.
One boggan, toboggan, three boggan, four...
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: S. Woody White on January 10, 2006, 06:10:45 AM
Comfort food: Pickled Jalapenos!

No, really!  At the Hard Rock on Saturday, we ordered a platter of nachos, and I hogged all the pickled Jalapenos for myself.  (No one complained, but I got a couple of funny looks from Daddy like "You really eat those things, Dude?"  Yep, I really do!   ;D)

And corn tortillas.  For some reason, the stores here in Delaware only carry flour tortillas, which aren't the same thing.  You can't make a decent tortilla chip out of a flour tortilla.

Ahh, the memories of home.  I love it here, but some of my favorite flavors just have to be here with me, too.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: FJL on January 10, 2006, 06:12:50 AM
Favorite comfort food - Cinnabon sticks, which fotunatelt I can't find too often.  After that, I guess the Special K cereal bars are my kick right now.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: FJL on January 10, 2006, 06:14:06 AM
Darn trying to post through AOL.  I can't see what I'm typing and too many darn typos.  :)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: S. Woody White on January 10, 2006, 06:18:48 AM
Re: toboggan.

I've a hunch this word is gramatically incorrect.  Looking things up in the dictionary, I found the verb bog, meaning...
Quote
To interfere with the progress of. Also used with "down":
encumber, hinder, hold back, impede, obstruct.
Thus, you can have the phrase "to bog," meaning to slow progress, and you can have "bogging" (the more proper spelling), meaning "slowing progress", but you cannot have "to bogging," which would mean "to slowing progress," which just doesn't make sense.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: S. Woody White on January 10, 2006, 06:19:51 AM
Away I must go to work!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: S. Woody White on January 10, 2006, 06:21:35 AM
Almost forgot:

Today is National Bittersweet Chocolate Day!

YUMMERS!!!!   ;D
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: DearReaderLaura on January 10, 2006, 06:29:08 AM
Great news about Deceit, BK.

Ben, my recurring nightmare is that I am in an underground mausoleum and they lock the doors while I'm still in there.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: TPunk on January 10, 2006, 06:43:57 AM
BK, congrats on a successful first preview.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: TPunk on January 10, 2006, 06:45:43 AM
Jose, your posting from last night made sense to me... Rodzinski, maybe you should reread your camera posting and see if another meaning could be taken. :)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: TPunk on January 10, 2006, 06:47:00 AM
I agree with all of the posts about last night's Medium.  I thought it was a really great episode and I just knew we were going to see that character again!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: FJL on January 10, 2006, 07:26:07 AM
My Internet explorer is magically working again, at least for now, so I can actually see what I'm posting as I type it.

That's great news about the first preview of DECEIT, Bruce!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 07:32:37 AM
Good morning! Until Saturday, we're going to have temperatures in the 60s. The skies are mostlyu cloudy this morning, but it's certainly warm for early January.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 07:34:12 AM
Good Morning!

...And I'm about to leave for your "butt crack of dawn" matinee in a few.  -Also know affectionately as a "brat mat".  In any case...

Comfort foods... I shall have to comment later.  However, after reading the reviews of Lestat this morning, I'm guessing some comfort food may be in order for the team out there...  :-\  -It's all about April 13 in NYC... So...

Well... Gotta run...

Laters...
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 07:38:02 AM
I agree with all of the posts about last night's Medium.  I thought it was a really great episode and I just knew we were going to see that character again!

It is a great character, and I'm sure we haven't yet seen the last of him. Many of these crime procedurals work a nemesis into the storylines occasionally, even in shows that are self-contained episodes like MEDIUM. This character is becoming one of my favorites.

I think LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT has the best ongoing one - Nicole Wallace (Olivia D'Abo plays her) who has been the thorn in Detective Goren (Vincent D'Onofrio)'s side for about three seasons now.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 07:40:08 AM
Comfort food: yellow cake with chocolate icing, the chocolate candy called Turtles, chocolate ice cream.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 07:41:21 AM
I still haven't quite gotten to the end of MAN OF LA MANCHA, so I have that to finish today. Then, on to another DVD.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 07:46:38 AM
I've been reading about the new high definition DVD formats, players, and discs that were finally introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show last week and this week. Here are a few facts for those interested.

The two incompatible formats also require that your TV have an HDMI (or DVI) connection to get the full high definition resolution. If you only have component inputs (the red-blue-green jacks), you'll only get downconverted video equal to the current DVD standard.

This first generation of players for both types of high definition DVD are going to be expensive, but one company on each side is offering a player priced at $499 list. Toshiba will have an HD-DVD player for that price and RCA will have a Blu-Ray player for that price.

HD-DVD will launch in March. The RCA Blu-Ray player will be available for sale in April, but the first discs aren't expected to be ready until June.

Both types of players will be backward compatible with the current DVDs we have so our libraries will not suddenly become worthless.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 07:50:19 AM
Of course, more than likely only one of these formats will emerge from this format war as the winner, so I plan to sit back and watch what happens without investing anything at the moment.

Though I did luck out all those years ago and pick VHS over Betamax when there was a similar format war among videotape, I won't take that chance with high definition DVDs.

Oh, I haven't seen anything about how much actual high definition DVDs themselves are going to cost. It's been speculated that they'll be about 10% higher than the standard definition counterparts, but I've seen nothing yet to substantiate that.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 07:52:46 AM
BONES tonight is a rerun, but HOUSE is a new episode, and tonight also has the season premiere of THE SHIELD, one of my favorite shows. This is probably going to be its last season, so these episodes seem certain they're going to be a great wrap-up for a terrific crime drama series.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 08:11:52 AM
Wonderful news about the DECEIT preview.....vibes and prayers for even more successful and vibrant performances to come!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 08:13:21 AM
DR DtM - the Aquaman thread was very enlightening.  I didn't know that Smallville changed the color of the suit - I haven't watched it for a long time.  Is it really brown in that series?

DR RODZINSKI - the cover of The Sunny Side of the Strip is most intriguing.  What songs would be on such an album, I wonder?
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 08:14:11 AM
DRJOSE - so sorry about Andy's doggie.  

And your other post was most distressing, but still uplifting in people's responses to tragedy.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ann on January 10, 2006, 08:22:25 AM
Good Morning all...

Comfort foods...
Chocolate pudding, the cook and serve kind
Tapioca pudding, but only homemade
Ramen noodles, chicken flavor
Meatball and dumpling soup, my grandma's recipie
Rice krispies with raisins and milk
Oatmeal/Cream of wheat
Chocolate ice cream
Yellow cake with chocolate frosting
White cake with white frosting
Chocolate cake white frosting
Basically...cake :D
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: TPunk on January 10, 2006, 08:25:29 AM
My comfort foods are:
new england clam chowder in a bread bowl
risotto
grilled cheese sandwich (with tomato and bacon if I need A LOT of comfort)
tomato soup
chicken mole burrito from Burritoville
enchiladas suizas
and does red wine count?
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 08:27:16 AM
I just read VARIETY's review of LESTAT. While it was mixed, the critic found much to like and thought the show had potential. His major carp was that it wasn't flamboyant enough to match the melodramatic thrust of the source books. He liked some of the songs but thought the music was more generic than it needed to be. (I remember reading that comment about WICKED's music, and look what happened to it.) Liked the lighting and costumes very much.

In general, he felt the show had more of a kinder/gentler feel to it than it needed. I suspect he wanted more ferocity in the characters, especially the two male companions Lestat has who mope and whine more than contribute anything. (He also mentioned that for a story with as much blatent homoerotic atmosphere as this has, there was a regrettable lack of skin on view.)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 08:31:05 AM
Happy that DECEIT went as well as it did and that there was positive audience response to it. Onward and upward!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 08:32:33 AM
Well, I think it's time to get productive and get some things accomplished around the house before prepping lunch.

WBBL.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: elmore3003 on January 10, 2006, 08:42:57 AM
I still haven't quite gotten to the end of MAN OF LA MANCHA, so I have that to finish today. Then, on to another DVD.

He dies at the end.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: PennyO on January 10, 2006, 08:49:18 AM
Hahahahahaaaa! Oh, Elmo!

OATMEAL. Just plain. in a bowl with water and microwaved.

Gotta get to a preview of DECEIT... not tonight, got an audition in San Diego... maybe Wednesday? Oh, boy!!!
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Post by: PennyO on January 10, 2006, 08:55:36 AM
Okay, into the shower to wash this silver hair, thence to SD. Glad I called yesterday to ask about an accompanist... gonna be the GUY, he has a peeyano in his office, he'll play for me. Oh, good. Do you like Sondheim? she asked, having just carefully prepared In Buddy's Eyes... "Hate Sondheim." Too hard. Just something easy, with chords. Oh. Okay, I can do that.

Riffle riffle through the books to find something Easy With Chords... Ah! Not For Me by Gershwin! Gotta love Gershwin. Hmmm, wrong key, it's in C - but I can sing it. It's in C! And it DOES have the chords above the vocal line. What else can I find??? Sheesh. Ah, What'll I Do by Berlin. Gotta love Berlin. And it's too low, it's in C - but I can sing it. It's in C!! and has the chords above the vocal line. So, kidz, that's my audition...
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 08:58:09 AM
Macaroni and cheese - which isn't on my menu right now!

Grilled cheese sandwich is also VERY high on my list.

Club Crackers.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: JMK on January 10, 2006, 09:00:04 AM
Isn't it interesting how different audiences will find laughs in different places?  When Going to Pot was running, I was amazed at how different nights would become hysterical at completely unexpected places.  And one place where I did expect laughs, only generated big ones on one night:  toward the end of Act II, when Mary Jane tries her first "toke," she enters a dream world with Ralph and they're both speaking in haute couture English accents, and she calls him "Rafe."  I always found that LOL funny, but there was only one night when it generated a big laugh.  You can never tell.....
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: MBarnum on January 10, 2006, 09:08:19 AM
Comfort foods:

Macaroni and cheese with sliced hot dogs mixed in

Fried chicken with mashed potatoes and buttery corn

Cherry ice cream with big chunks of chocolate

Stuffed cabbage

Homemade chocolate chip cookies
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: FJL on January 10, 2006, 09:09:12 AM
Ooh, enchiladas suizas - yes, that's a great comfort food.  That was one of my addictions for a few months, especially the ones at Mariachi Mexico Restaurant on 10th Avenue near 51st Street.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: TPunk on January 10, 2006, 09:16:28 AM
Ooh, enchiladas suizas - yes, that's a great comfort food.  That was one of my addictions for a few months, especially the ones at Mariachi Mexico Restaurant on 10th Avenue near 51st Street.

I haven't ever been there, maybe I'll have to check it out!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 09:18:47 AM
TOD

Tomato soup and grilled cheese
Potato soup
Pea Soup
Ham Casserole
Stuffed Peppers
Chicken pot pie
 
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: TPunk on January 10, 2006, 09:21:19 AM
Has anyone here read or heard of A Million Little Pieces?  A bunch of folks I know read it or heard that it was good.  It's the non-fiction account of a guy's drug addiction and resulting downward spiral.  It's the most succcessful Oprah book ever... :)

Anyway, I had just added it to my list at booksfree.com (like Netflix) and then this huge smoking gun article (www.thesmokinggun.com) just broke researching the stories told in the book and finding them to be largely false.  And apparently he shopped the book around as fiction but could not find a publisher until he made some minute tweaks and called it non-fiction.

I'm sure it's a compelling story if so many have enjoyed and recommended it, but I'm taking it off my list.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 09:23:02 AM
Just caught up on yesterday's posts


Jose - I had heard about all that terrible violence there in Richmond.  There are times when I could cheerfully welcome back the custom of drawing and quartering criminals and the barabarians that perpetrated this terrible act would be prime canidates for that treatment  IMHO

So sayeth the life long liberal Democrat!!


Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: TPunk on January 10, 2006, 09:23:27 AM
Vixmom, your list inspired me.  I would like to add tuna noodle casserole to my list of comfort foods.
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Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 09:24:25 AM
FJL... drooling with jealousy over your theatre trip last night... details we must have details!!


Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: George on January 10, 2006, 09:24:42 AM
More comfort foods:

Mashed potatoes with butter
Tapioca pudding with pure maple syrup (I call it poor man's flan ;))
Toast with butter dunked in hot chocolate with evaporated milk
Really good bread with butter and a diet Pepsi (I'm just weird, aren't I?)
Bagels with peanut butter and a glass of milk

;D
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 09:25:46 AM
Vixmom, your list inspired me.  I would like to add tuna noodle casserole to my list of comfort foods.

 :D

Funny how tomato soup and grilled cheese is on almost everyone's list!

It may have to become the official meal of the HHW!  :D
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: George on January 10, 2006, 09:26:38 AM
Ben, I'm going to send you your CD today...unless you've heard something from Beverley.

Off to work, now!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 09:27:34 AM
More comfort foods:

Mashed potatoes with butter
Tapioca pudding with pure maple syrup (I call it poor man's flan ;))
Toast with butter dunked in hot chocolate with evaporated milk
Really good bread with butter and a diet Pepsi (I'm just weird, aren't I?)
Bagels with peanut butter and a glass of milk

;D

very hot original cream of wheat with butter melted on top and then just sprinkled with Nestles's Quick

 
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: George on January 10, 2006, 09:29:18 AM
Funny how tomato soup and grilled cheese is on almost everyone's list!

It may have to become the official meal of the HHW!  :D

Umm...not everyone's:  tomato soup = :P

But it's okay if everyone else likes it. :)

but I LOVE grilled cheese sammiches.  Add that to my latest list!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 09:29:27 AM
When I came home last night there was  a present by my door... a calendar from Tomovoz!  Thank you Tom!!

And thank you to DR WFO who acted as delivery messenger !
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: George on January 10, 2006, 09:30:03 AM
I make a really good grilled cheese sandwich. ;D
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Post by: George on January 10, 2006, 09:30:30 AM
NOW I have to go to work!
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Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 09:31:34 AM
Last night I made potato soup for dinner... we ate it with croissants witha little melted chedder inside them....

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 09:32:13 AM
I make a really good grilled cheese sandwich. ;D

cheddar cheese on rye? That's my fave
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 09:32:50 AM
bk continued ~~~Vibes~~~~ for the show
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: JMK on January 10, 2006, 09:33:04 AM
Whhaaaaat?  A non-fiction book that's really fiction?  I can't believe it!!!!

(http://jeffreykauffman.net/francesfarmer/sheddinglight.html)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 09:33:18 AM
elmore... I'm glad you're feeling better


Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: TPunk on January 10, 2006, 09:33:49 AM
Walty and Killbot are laying next to each other on the guestroom bed.  Next to each other, but not touching because heaven forbid that anyone would think they actually like each other.  No, I'm sure it's a coincidence that they just happen to be sleeping on the same corner of the same bed in our spacious two bedroom apartment.  Geez!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ben on January 10, 2006, 09:33:54 AM
I am officially caught up!

What a great group we are.

Tom, you're right, up is a preposition. I went to all that trouble and still got it wrong. Oh, well.

Thanks to all those who made good wishes to me re the Radio Wales show. I think I've mentioned it before (regarding the partial show) but I'll fill you in again. We never thought we would need to "record" the show while it was on the air (even if we thought of it we didn't have a device) because it would be at the Web site and George was going to record it anyway. Little did we know the problem at the Web site. So I didn't leave Wales or Ireland with a complete copy of the show. As soon as George e-mailed me about the problem I e-mailed Beverley and the producer (Bridget) but didn't hear back from them. George said he never heard back either. I e-mailed when I returned to the States as well but I still haven't heard anything. I do not think there will be a full copy of the show. I listened last week (January 4th) and Bev spoke on air about my visit but said nothing about the glitch. 35 minutes is better than nothing. It ended with Bev saying the switch to Sport Time was about to happen and then she played the Shirley MacLaine spot from the benefit. We talked a little more about Chita and Barbara Cook and she played In Buddy's Eyes from Follies. We talked about Sondheim (we are both big fans) and we talked about what's coming up in the season on Broadway, she played another song (I can't remember because I don't have the outline in front of me) and then we wished everyone Happy New Year and it was over. It's about 20 minutes and it would be about 10 minutes of chat and 10 minutes of music. That's the synopsis of what was missed.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: TPunk on January 10, 2006, 09:36:07 AM
Whhaaaaat?  A non-fiction book that's really fiction?  I can't believe it!!!!

(http://jeffreykauffman.net/francesfarmer/sheddinglight.html)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I know, I guess I shouldn't be so shocked.  :o
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ben on January 10, 2006, 09:37:02 AM
George, nope, as I just said, haven't heard anything so send away!

Thank you again. You are a Prince!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ben on January 10, 2006, 09:40:53 AM
The New Year's Eve postings were quite rich with wonderful postings. Thank you all for such intelligent and emotional words. It made catching up fun.

And now another shot of Dublin. The round tower (officially called the Records Tower) is all that exists of the original Dublin Castle. What is now Dublin Castle is actually from the 18th and 19th centuries. It is more like state apartments. They did find foundations and parts of walls from the original castle during construction work 20 years ago but those portions are not easily photographable (is that a word???). Still fascinating to see.

Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: TPunk on January 10, 2006, 09:42:33 AM
What great photos Ben, thanks for sharing!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: TPunk on January 10, 2006, 09:43:06 AM
I do believe that I am within 40 posts of God status.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 10, 2006, 09:47:47 AM
Great pics, DR Ben!  Wow!  That is some Tower Records!  (Compared to the ones we have here in the states, anyway.)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 10, 2006, 09:50:50 AM
The San Francisco Chronicle review of "Lestat":

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/01/10/DDGCQGKMFA1.DTL (http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/01/10/DDGCQGKMFA1.DTL)

I don't know when the reviewer saw the show.  I agree with much of what he says, and disagree with some, too.

Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ben on January 10, 2006, 09:51:37 AM
Yeah, and it's still hard to find Cast Recordings and Soundtracks, especially in this one!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: FJL on January 10, 2006, 09:54:32 AM
Vixmom - Really, the performance itself was just a performance of the show as it always is (Howard McGillin was phenomenal as always, but then he was just as great when I saw him at a typical performance a while back), except the crowd was wild and over-the-top in reactions, in a good, celebratory way.  Then there was a little vignette where one of the cats from CATS handed off a ring (as in the PHANTOM plot) to McGillin.  They brought on lots of people who have played the lead roles and they all performed "Masquerade" together.  Lots of beautiful speeches and standing ovations.  But all of the stuff that happened after the actual show itself seemed to be being filmed by lots of "official" cameras, so I suspect it will all be available on TV or DVD and such.  
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 09:55:16 AM
Thanks for the pics, DRBEN.  I loved Ireland when I was there, but only drove through Dublin....didn't get to stop and look!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 09:55:47 AM
Thanks for the LESTAT link and the pic yesterday, DR RLP!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 09:57:20 AM
On a toboggan - wearing a toboggan.  ;D

Oh, and DRJMK - I thought of the same book!   :P
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 10, 2006, 10:00:01 AM
I do believe that I am within 40 posts of God status.

Now is the time to delve into some deep personel introspection and to ponder upon the effect you will shortly have on the world around you in your new role.  An evening of silent contemplation is also advisable.  Self flagellation is not necessary (unless you enjoy that kind of thing.)  And you must have a bowl of really good chocolate ice cream.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: TPunk on January 10, 2006, 10:08:47 AM
I know, I guess I shouldn't be so shocked.  :o

Oh, but the thing that is so controversial about this particular book is that the author was writing about his OWN life.  You'd think think that he would get at least some of the details right, or maybe close...
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: TPunk on January 10, 2006, 10:09:45 AM
Now is the time to delve into some deep personel introspection and to ponder upon the effect you will shortly have on the world around you in your new role.  An evening of silent contemplation is also advisable.  Self flagellation is not necessary (unless you enjoy that kind of thing.)  And you must have a bowl of really good chocolate ice cream.

I'm all about the chocolate ice cream.  ;D
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: bk on January 10, 2006, 10:10:23 AM
I awoke to find the Adelphia cable modem lights frozen and not blinking.  As a matter of fact, that pretty much describes the way I look when I wake up.  The wireless device also seemed to be frozen.  I shut down the computer, unplugged the cable and wireless devices, plugged them back in, fired up the computer and all is well.  Except the adelphia home page doesn't work, but that's no biggie.

Re Deceit - there is still work to be done - I was just grateful nothing went terribly awry and that the audience seemed to be with the play.  The end of act one did have some technical issues which we have to work out today, but I was, at least, heartened.  I'm hoping we have a much bigger house tonight.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matthew on January 10, 2006, 10:13:04 AM
He dies at the end.

While I've never seen the movie of "Man of La Mancha", the musical always leaves me wondering... does he die?  Or is he released?  
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: MBarnum on January 10, 2006, 10:16:23 AM
TPunk, we will have the margheritas chilled for your Godly arrival...but don't take too long or Elmoore will have them all drunk before you get here!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: elmore3003 on January 10, 2006, 10:20:31 AM
Today, the thought of a margarita does nothing for me, but macaroni and cheese sounds like heaven!  By Friday, I shall be ready for one or two, I do hope, and DR TPunk, we have to do our movie on Saturday or Sunday afternoon.  I'll even buy your ticket for your birthday!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matthew on January 10, 2006, 10:20:34 AM
From the notes today, I can first handedly say that the cheeseburgers from Del Taco would not be on my comfort food list as they are pretty bad.  However, everything else on the menu is deeee-lightful!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 10:33:13 AM
the author was writing about his OWN life.  You'd think think that he would get at least some of the details right, or maybe close...


Sounds like having a conversation with an ex boyfriend of mine... he always had his facts wrong too....like where he was last night .... :P
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 10, 2006, 10:37:55 AM
Comfort food:

yellow cake with chocolate icing

Oh, yessssss.

Quote
...the chocolate candy called Turtles

...eh!  Gimme a Snickers any time!

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chocolate ice cream.

Love it, but I love Haagen-Dasz Coffee Ice Cream even more.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 10:40:15 AM
Today I received my TWO American-International DOUBLE FEATURE DVD's.

Two films produced by Mr BIG himself (Bert I. Gordon, father of a former DR) - THE SPIDER (featuring starlet June Kenn(e)y who has disappeared from the face of the planet) and WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST....and DVD number two BLOOD OF THE VAMPIRE and HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER both produced by Herman Cohen...the latter featuring "You Gotta Have OO-EEE" or "EEE-OOOO" sung by John Ashley....the song featured on the Jeepers Creepers CD!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 10:41:03 AM
I am clearing out a space for you DR TPUNK - the HHW Heavens are awaiting ya!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 10:42:14 AM
Also got THE AVIATOR 2-Disc Special Widescreen Edition....ALL that for about $7 including shipping.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: bk on January 10, 2006, 10:50:04 AM
Jrand, are the double bills full-frame, like their Brit counterparts?
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 10:50:29 AM
Also got THE AVIATOR 2-Disc Special Widescreen Edition....ALL that for about $7 including shipping.

Is that the special clergy rate?

Do we call you Father Jack now or is "Dad" ok? :D
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: bk on January 10, 2006, 10:51:01 AM
I'll be lunching today with our very own Miss Juliana A. Hansen - haven't seen her in quite some time so that should be fun.  Perhaps we'll even mosey on down to Musso and Frank, since I have a lovely gift certificate waiting to be used.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ben on January 10, 2006, 10:56:26 AM
Mr. BK is only 100 posts away from 17,000. A new Goddess and Mr. BK's personal best (so far)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Cillaliz on January 10, 2006, 11:13:16 AM
Bk, Congrats on the first preview and here's some full house vibes for the rest of the run~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Cillaliz on January 10, 2006, 11:15:47 AM
I am home again and it irritates me.  I finally went to the dr this morning (I hate being sick and hate going to the doctor even more) she gave me some antibiotics, but we'll see if they work.  I did work all day yesterday and went in for a couple hours today, but once again I was told that I have sick leave for a reason, and I really should go home.  
So now I will make one of my favorite comfort foods, chicken and noodles. I vary it every time depending on what I have in the house. But I do love it.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Cillaliz on January 10, 2006, 11:17:29 AM
We used to go tobogganing when I was a kid. They get going so fast going downhill and someone always seems to fall off or hit a tree, but other than that, it was a lot of fun
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Rodzinski on January 10, 2006, 11:20:06 AM
I used to know a fellow from Trinidad and Tobaggan.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Rodzinski on January 10, 2006, 11:20:42 AM
Tobaggan is human, to forgive, devine.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Rodzinski on January 10, 2006, 11:22:55 AM
JRand, that is a fake "live" LP that Shearing did with a quintet. It has a mellow groove. For a guy who was blind, Shearing had some of the most visually pleasing album covers.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ben on January 10, 2006, 11:23:06 AM
I wanted to explain something that George commented on after listening to the Radio Wales program.

We were talking about Chita Rivera and then Beverley played America from West Side Story but she played the soundtrack w/Rita Moreno, not Chita. I was surprised as well but I then found out that the library does not have as many cast recordings as one would hope. The only West Side Story CD Beverley had was the soundtrack. I had wondered in the past when she played certain shows why those tracks were chosen, for instance, when she plays Trouble from Music Man, she always plays the Van Johnson London recording (not very good IMHO). It's because the library doesn't have a copy of the Broadway cast. After trolling in HMV and other record stores in Ireland, Cardiff and London, I realize that cast recordings are hard to get. You can shop at Dress Circle but otherwise the pickings are slim. We also don't see the number of used CD stores that we have in the U.S. Stores like Academy in New York (and Footlight before the physical store closed) and Cheapo in Minneapolis have been the source of much of my collection. I just don't see those kind of stores in Europe. Maybe I should move there and open a store. I can be a successful entrepreneur. Yeah, that's the ticket :-)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Rodzinski on January 10, 2006, 11:24:13 AM
Well, since we're all about milestones, I'll go ahead and get post 2100 out of the way right now.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jennifer on January 10, 2006, 11:32:41 AM
Re: last night's MEDIUM

spoilers included.

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I really liked it.  AT first I wasn't so sure, since Alison once again seemed to be getting in unrealistic trouble.  But I thought how they handled the show was different.

I liked that they went back and showed us 5 days before, 4 days before ... mixing it with her in jail.

I liked how her older daughter could see the villain and how that played into the story.

I also liked how we saw a bloody Ariel, yet we didn't realize what had happened till they showed it again.

I wasn't as happy to revist the creepy guy (as others were).  He doesn't really do it for me (other than creeping me out thoroughly).

It's so interesting to me how we can have two shows (Medium and Ghost Whisperer) that should be quite similar. Yet they really are quite different (Alison solving actual cases for the DA and getting her info from dreams vs Jennifer Love Hewitt just doing good deeds, helping the dead cross over, and learning her info from the ghosts and their familes.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Cillaliz on January 10, 2006, 11:33:01 AM
Congrats Rodzinski
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: JMK on January 10, 2006, 11:33:46 AM
Rodzinski, if you like Shearing, check out the "Brasilian Shearing" (who was also blind, hence his moniker), Manfredo Fest.  Absolutely incredible pianist.  Those guys could play better with no vision than I can with!

Getting a rip-off eBay seller's attention department:  Funny what a little dropped reference in an email can do.  I won some items from a seller in NYC back in December.  I had won from this guy previously and he had always shipped relatively fast.  But this time, when I had spent a goodly amount, I had received nada as of last week, even though my check had long ago cleared.  Lo and behold I checked his feedback and it was littered with negatives from people who had never gotten their items nor had ever received emails back from the guy despite their attempts to resolve the situation.

So I sent a very nice, almost drippy, email telling him I was a longtime customer and he had always shipped so quickly before that I was just a "little" concerned that I hadn't gotten anything yet (I was actually majorly pissed that I had probably gotten ripped off of a lot of money).   I then just let drop that my family had large land holdings in Manhattan and had a large law firm that worked for us and maybe I could just send a clerk over to pick up the items personally if he hadn't gotten around to mailing them yet.  This was on January 6, more than a month after the auction ended.

So, guess what arrived today, postmarked January 7?  :)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 11:36:08 AM
Yes MR BK - they are 1.33:1   None of them were filmed in a widescreen process were they?

Just Rev. SexyPants - as proclaimed by DR DtM will do.

Thanks for the album info, DR RODZINSKI.....I wonder how the covers were described to Maestro Shearing?
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Cillaliz on January 10, 2006, 11:41:25 AM
George Shearing performed in my hometown when I was a kid. He was wonderful.  He was in the middle of nowhere at the time, but he was wonderful
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: George on January 10, 2006, 11:47:36 AM
While I've never seen the movie of "Man of La Mancha", the musical always leaves me wondering... does he die?  Or is he released?  

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]SPOILER ALERT!!![/move]













Alonso Quijana dies, Don Quixote de la Mancha lives forever and Cervantes is let go.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 11:47:51 AM
Oh, DRJANE - are you ever right....if you fall in love with a Cartwright, make sure your insurance is paid up!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: JMK on January 10, 2006, 11:47:54 AM
JR, we are more brethren-ly than ever.  I have just been ordained in ULC as well.  Anyone wanna get married?
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: JMK on January 10, 2006, 11:49:19 AM
My favorite clickable on their site was the "Instant Absolution from Sin."  What about "instant absolution from guilt"?  :) :)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: George on January 10, 2006, 11:49:38 AM
I wanted to explain something that George commented on after listening to the Radio Wales program.

We were talking about Chita Rivera and then Beverley played America from West Side Story but she played the soundtrack w/Rita Moreno, not Chita. I was surprised as well but I then found out that the library does not have as many cast recordings as one would hope. The only West Side Story CD Beverley had was the soundtrack. I had wondered in the past when she played certain shows why those tracks were chosen, for instance, when she plays Trouble from Music Man, she always plays the Van Johnson London recording (not very good IMHO). It's because the library doesn't have a copy of the Broadway cast. After trolling in HMV and other record stores in Ireland, Cardiff and London, I realize that cast recordings are hard to get. You can shop at Dress Circle but otherwise the pickings are slim. We also don't see the number of used CD stores that we have in the U.S. Stores like Academy in New York (and Footlight before the physical store closed) and Cheapo in Minneapolis have been the source of much of my collection. I just don't see those kind of stores in Europe. Maybe I should move there and open a store. I can be a successful entrepreneur. Yeah, that's the ticket :-)

Ben, I added a bonus track...Chita's "America." ;) You can delete it from the copies that you send out, but I just had to do it. ;D
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: George on January 10, 2006, 11:50:46 AM
Re: last night's MEDIUM

spoilers included.

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....I liked how her older daughter could see the villain and how that played into the story....

I thought it was interesting that the older daughter didn't know/couldn't tell that he wasn't who she thought he was!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 11:51:16 AM
DR JMK - if nothing else, The Church of Frances Farmer will have great singing and dancing.

Don't forget to add your name to the directory!

INSTANT absolution!  
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 10, 2006, 12:03:39 PM
Oh, DRJANE - are you ever right....if you fall in love with a Cartwright, make sure your insurance is paid up!

Hmmm...statistically speaking, one of them Cartwright boys might have been gay.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: JMK on January 10, 2006, 12:06:48 PM
DR JMK - if nothing else, The Church of Frances Farmer will have great singing and dancing.

Don't forget to add your name to the directory!

INSTANT absolution!  

Where is the directory?  I think I saw a hyperlink in my travels, but now I can't find it (of course).
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 10, 2006, 12:07:33 PM
Joy!!!

An Unmarried Woman has arrived!  (Though I wish they had used the original poster art for the DVD cover and not this mock-up with Jill Clayburgh in an unattractive and awkward pose.)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 12:20:26 PM
Fine the link in blue that says Register Here and click!  8)

After I put in my information, I decided I should put in the address and phone number of the Bookstore and NOT my home address, etc.  It should be corrected in a day or two.

So only put in an address, etc, that you want included in your profile.  If you don't want the information on the net - don't put your name in the directory.   :P

http://www.ulc.org/?destination=Directory (http://www.ulc.org/?destination=Directory)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 12:21:24 PM
DR DtM - your reaction is the exact opposite of mine when I find An Unmarried Woman at my front door.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 12:22:17 PM
Hmmm...statistically speaking, one of them Cartwright boys might have been gay.

My money is on Adam who ran away to Australia never to be heard from again (except for a couple of letters).  ::)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: MBarnum on January 10, 2006, 12:22:59 PM
Hmmm...statistically speaking, one of them Cartwright boys might have been gay.

And according to Mr. Cal Bolder, one of them was!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: JMK on January 10, 2006, 12:28:54 PM
My money is on Adam who ran away to Australia never to be heard from again (except for a couple of letters).  ::)

Well now we know why TomofOz keeps shouting "Ride 'em, cowboy."  (Sorry, couldn't resist).
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: JMK on January 10, 2006, 12:36:40 PM
New meaning to the term couch potato department:

Woman Dead Since 2003 Left Sitting at TV
By TERRY KINNEY, AP

CINCINNATI (Jan. 10) - The mummified body of a woman who didn't want to be buried was found in a chair in front of her television set 2 1/2 years after her death, authorities said.
     
Johannas Pope had told her live-in caregiver that she didn't want to be buried and planned on returning after she died, Hamilton County Coroner O'Dell Owens said Monday.

Pope died in August 2003 at age 61. Her body was found last week in the upstairs of her home on a quiet street. Some family members continued to live downstairs, authorities said. No one answered the doorbell at Pope's home Monday afternoon.
   
It could take weeks to determine Pope's cause of death because little organ tissue was available for testing, Owens said.

An air conditioner had been left running upstairs, and that allowed the body to slowly mummify, he said. The machine apparently stopped working about a month ago, and the body began to smell.

"Standing outside, one could smell death," Owens said.

Police went to the house last Wednesday after receiving a call from a relative who hadn't seen Pope in years. They found a staircase behind a door blocked by a basket and climbed to the second floor, where they found the body.
   
It was not clear if any crimes were committed, Owens said.

Authorities did not identify the caregiver, a women in her 40s who apparently lived in the home with Pope, Pope's daughter and her 3-year-old granddaughter.

"The caregiver is not someone you'd think was from another planet or really seems off the wall - (she's) a pretty normal kind of person," he said. "But I think out of loyalty, friendship and love of her friend, (she) decided to keep the body at home."

Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 12:43:54 PM
JR, we are more brethren-ly than ever.  I have just been ordained in ULC as well.  Anyone wanna get married?

Are you asking me this because I'm a lesbian?










If Jack is Rev. Sexypants are you Rev Magicfingers?



Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: elmore3003 on January 10, 2006, 01:01:16 PM
And according to Mr. Cal Bolder, one of them was!

Only one?
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 01:19:51 PM
Started the afternoon watching last night's CSI: MIAMI. Very colorful episode that featured a seminar for men teaching them techniques for picking up women. One of the participants gets himself killed. Interesting premise and a surprise murderer.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 01:24:09 PM
I thought it was interesting that the older daughter didn't know/couldn't tell that he wasn't who she thought he was!

The entire psychic phenomenon is very new to her. She's experimented with predicting the future, but I'm not sure she's had these kinds of encounters before. Even Allison struggles with handling them, so it didn't surprise me that the daughter was taken in. And, of course, the director let the audience in on the charade by show her talking to no one.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 10, 2006, 01:26:49 PM
I taped last night's "Medium" -- just way too sleepy to stay up.

I enjoyed "Out of Practice" and "Two and a Half Men"...as well as "Surface".

Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 01:31:18 PM
The entire psychic phenomenon is very new to her. She's experimented with predicting the future, but I'm not sure she's had these kinds of encounters before. Even Allison struggles with handling them, so it didn't surprise me that the daughter was taken in. And, of course, the director let the audience in on the charade by show her talking to no one.

Matt... I fell asleep before Medium started.. any chance you could send me a copy? If its too much trouble, please  don't bother   -  I am sure to catch the rerun in a couple of months   :D
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 01:32:16 PM
Then, I watched AFTER THE SUNSET which I recorded off STARZ. It's a cat and mouse caper film with FBI agent Woody Harrelson trying to trap super thief Pierce Brosnan as he goes after Napoleon's third diamond from the hilt of his sword.

TOPKAPI and GAMBIT have nothing to fear from this caper-lite confection. The heists weren't all that interesting, and Salma Hayak, who struggles mightily with her accent when trying to speak English, was a beautiful but bland love interest.

Pierce Brosnan goes through the entire movie with a salt and pepper 10 o'clock shadow which does not add to his allure but rather makes him look like a cradle robber. I know he wanted to leave his Bond image behind. but why one of the world's handsomest men would want to look like the homeless is beyond me.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 01:33:08 PM
New meaning to the term couch potato department:

Woman Dead Since 2003 Left Sitting at TV
By TERRY KINNEY, AP

CINCINNATI (Jan. 10) - The mummified body of a woman who didn't want to be buried was found in a chair in front of her television set 2 1/2 years after her death, authorities said.  

   

My guess is that she was watching the WB.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 01:33:57 PM
And according to Mr. Cal Bolder, one of them was!

Details, please.  Enquiring minds want to know.  8)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 01:34:25 PM
Matt... I fell asleep before Medium started.. any chance you could send me a copy? If its too much trouble, please  don't bother   -  I am sure to catch the rerun in a couple of months   :D

I watched it "live" and didn't record it on the DVR. I'm so sorry. You're right. It will repeat at some point this season. But I'd have been happy to make you a copy if I had recorded it.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 10, 2006, 01:35:53 PM
DR JMK:

Thank you so much for Betsy's Chard w/Pasta, Walnuts & Brown Butter recipe.

It looks scrumdiddlyumptious!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 01:36:46 PM
Ended my afternoon viewing with more MAN OF LA MANCHA. Thanks for the updates on the ending, but "this ain't my first time at the rodeo." (a MOMMIE DEAREST reference).
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 01:48:11 PM
Well now we know why TomofOz keeps shouting "Ride 'em, cowboy."  (Sorry, couldn't resist).

 :o :o :o
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Ginny on January 10, 2006, 01:48:51 PM
Tuesday greetings!  It's cold and rainy here in SW Ohio and I'd rather be home eating one of my favorite comfort foods - chili.  However, I have to be here at work 4 days this week before my glorious 9-day vacation.  So I'm sitting at my desk eating another of my fcf's - mint M & M's.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 01:51:29 PM
Page Six Imperial Dance.  8)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 02:17:08 PM
Read the review of LESTAT furnished by DR Ron in his link.

How funny that the actor the critic was most enthusiastic for was Carolee Carmello whom the VARIETY critic found adequate but nothing special.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 02:18:03 PM
I guess I'll be heading down now to clean the living room and watch some other things prior to network TV kicking in for me tonight at 9 p.m.


WBBL.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: JMK on January 10, 2006, 02:19:16 PM
See the difference between politicians then and now?  At least the Governor of Texas back then had truth in advertising--his first name was Price.  :)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: elmore3003 on January 10, 2006, 02:19:26 PM
Wow!  All hell is breaking loose in the media today about the author of "A Million Little Pieces."  I think I'll write a sensational memoir and publish it.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 02:26:46 PM
DR FJL they showed a bit of the POTO gathering last night, but I didn't see ya...  It was on THE NEWS!!!

Hope all those cell phones were turned off during the show!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 02:28:42 PM
Wow!  All hell is breaking loose in the media today about the author of "A Million Little Pieces."  I think I'll write a sensational memoir and publish it.

A Million Little Pieces....I was thinking Warren Beatty would use that as the title of his autobiography.  :o
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 03:09:52 PM
MattH thanks anyway!!


Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 03:11:24 PM
Wow!  All hell is breaking loose in the media today about the author of "A Million Little Pieces."  I think I'll write a sensational memoir and publish it.

 :o ;D

Can't wait to read it!!




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Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 03:12:30 PM
See the difference between politicians then and now?  At least the Governor of Texas back then had truth in advertising--his first name was Price.  :)

 ;D

They still have truth in advertising in Texas... this prez said he was Bush league  ::)
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Post by: vixmom on January 10, 2006, 03:14:00 PM
DR FJL they showed a bit of the POTO gathering last night, but I didn't see ya...  It was on THE NEWS!!!

Hope all those cell phones were turned off during the show!

Yeah!  We don't care what was happening on stage... what was happening in the audience?  at the bar? in the ..........lobby?



 :D
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Post by: TPunk on January 10, 2006, 03:17:53 PM
Today, the thought of a margarita does nothing for me, but macaroni and cheese sounds like heaven!  By Friday, I shall be ready for one or two, I do hope, and DR TPunk, we have to do our movie on Saturday or Sunday afternoon.  I'll even buy your ticket for your birthday!

I'm so glad that you'll be there!!
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Post by: TPunk on January 10, 2006, 03:21:36 PM
I thought it was interesting that the older daughter didn't know/couldn't tell that he wasn't who she thought he was!










Does she even know for sure that she is psychic?  I don't know that they've ever discussed it directly with her.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: MBarnum on January 10, 2006, 03:27:08 PM
How about a pre-page 7 Pernell Roberts dance!

(http://pix.auctiva.com/pix/10/07/67/5424_74.jpg)
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Post by: JMK on January 10, 2006, 03:47:43 PM
You know what, MBarnum?  You and Pernell Roberts look like brothers!
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Post by: FJL on January 10, 2006, 04:06:58 PM
JRand - I wasn't at the party, only at the show.   Though I chatted with a lot of people who were sitting around us, it was very crowded and hard to maneuver through the people.  So I basically hung out with the friend I went with for a good part of intermission, although she had the guts to walk right up and congratulate Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Of course, after the show, I had to get back home in time to be able to send timely vibes for DECEIT.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 10, 2006, 04:07:31 PM
You know what, MBarnum?  You and Pernell Roberts look like brothers!

Or sisters.
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Post by: bk on January 10, 2006, 04:16:35 PM
Jrand, anything after 1954 should be in the 1:85 ratio, because that is how it was most likely projected in the US.  While you might argue that a few Academy ratio (1:33) films could slip by, by 1956 there is nothing that wouldn't have been framed for either flat (1:85) or Cinemascope projection.  So, War of the Colossal Beast should most certainly be 1:85, just like Beginning of the End is on its DVD.
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Post by: bk on January 10, 2006, 04:17:16 PM
Had a lovelier than lovely afternoon with the lovelier than lovely Miss Juliana A. Hansen.  And she's coming to the show tonight and bringing six people, so that's good.
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Post by: bk on January 10, 2006, 04:27:48 PM
I shall shortly be on my way to the theater.
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Post by: FJL on January 10, 2006, 04:35:56 PM
Vixmom - At the bar, there was unlimited free champagne, although relatively small glasses, and people I recognized but who shall remain nameless were guzzling their glass and going back for seconds and thirds, even taking two at a time and drinking both themselves.  (You might say that champagne was guzzled by some until they could guzzle no more, and then they guzzled again.)  But it was crowded and some champagne was spilled, so I rushed away from the bar lest I go home smelling like a distillery.
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Post by: Matthew on January 10, 2006, 04:52:40 PM
bk -  Forgot to mention how sad I was to see that Aron's was closing.  It's always one of my MUST stops when I'm down that way.  I did take advantage of the sales, though, and picked up your Trotter Trio/Michel Legrand CD, which I didn't really know existed.   I was also sad to see that the McDonalds on the corner of Highlands and Sunset was gone, it was always fun to see as it was never a normal looking McDonalds.  What is happening to that area???
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Post by: Matthew on January 10, 2006, 04:55:52 PM
Speaking of chard - today I made some red chard and potatos for the DP and I.  It's very simple - cook down the chard (red or otherwise) until it's wilted but not brown, while that is steaming, heat up some potatos (I used the microwave) until they are soft (as many as you want).  Drain the water from the chard, chop parsley and garlic, put the chard back in the pan add some olive oil, the chopped parsley and garlic and slice the potatos in and heat it up, add salt and pepper - and you have a FABULOUS side dish!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 05:16:21 PM
Good Evening!

WOW!  A Tuesday evening off.  What to do?  What to do?

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 05:20:21 PM
I think some of my "emotions" from yesterday carried over to today.  It took me a while to get into gear, and I sort of felt a little off-kilter for most of the day.

The "brat mat" went well, however, there were a lot of empty seats.  I began to think that a school bus or two had gotten lost or was running late - it's happened before - but it just turned out that not as many school groups bought tickets for today's performance.  -The mid-week Noon matinees are usually sold out.  We're in the round, and it looked liked most of the East and West sides were empty, but North and South were full.  So...  But it was a good show.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 05:24:18 PM
Right after the matinee, I headed out for a run.  And I mean right after the show.  I started changing into my running clothes during the second act book scenes, so that by the time I finished the Exit Music, all I had to do was turn off my keyboard and run out the stage door.  Wheeeeee!

It wasn't cold outside, but it was a little cool.  However, about five minutes into my run, I was feeling pretty warm.  Arena is right by the Tidal Basin, and just a few blocks from the Jefferson Memorial.  It was very cool running around that area.  I'm hoping that weather will be nice on Thursday - it's supposed to be - and take a longer run around the Tidal Basin.  All in all, I got a good half hour in before our put-in rehearsal...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 05:27:31 PM
Our swing, Sean, went on for today's matinee, but we had a rehearsal with our newest cast member, Craig, after the post-show Q&A (I went running during that).  He did an amazing job.  In just over two hours, he learned practically the whole show choreographically.  -He had a music rehearsal yesterday with the conductor.  So... We have a put-in rehearsal tomorrow afternoon from 1:00-5:00, and he may actually go on tomorrow night.  Otherwise, he'll definitely step in Thursday night.  Go, Craig!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 05:30:20 PM
And that was my at Arena Stage.

;)

OH!!!  There was a package waiting for me at the Stage Door when I got in today.  And it's sitting in front of me now...  And I'm trying my hardest to resist from devouring the box of goodies in one fell swoop...

Thank you, DR Jane!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 05:34:24 PM
And as for Lestat...

When I got home, my e-mailbox was filled with FWDs from many a person with the various reviews of the show.  Some fun reading...

All I can really say is that I'm glad that my name is not on the marquee nor the poster...

;)

We shall see.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 05:36:14 PM
...Currently watching the rebroadcast of the Special Edition of "The Biggest Loser" on Bravo...

Just what I need to watch tonight... While a two-pound box of See's is sitting in front of me.

::)

;D
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Post by: TPunk on January 10, 2006, 05:41:09 PM
...Currently watching the rebroadcast of the Special Edition of "The Biggest Loser" on Bravo...

Just what I need to watch tonight... While a two-pound box of See's is sitting in front of me.

::)

;D

Oooh, I wanted to see that.  I've been using Celebrity Fit Club as my diet motivation.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 05:48:04 PM
Oooh, I wanted to see that.  I've been using Celebrity Fit Club as my diet motivation.

Of course, I keep thinking that one person that should probably a part of the program is the host, Caroline Rhea.

;)

-However, it does look she's lost some weight since the last season.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 05:49:07 PM
Oooh, I wanted to see that.  I've been using Celebrity Fit Club as my diet motivation.

Well, since it is Bravo, it's bound to be on again sometime this week.  A couple of times.  -Or you could just stay up later tonight for the rebroadcast - or just set your VCR.
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Post by: Jane on January 10, 2006, 05:50:07 PM
JMK and Betsy, thanks for the chard recipe. :P

Cillaliz and elmore, so glad your are feeling better. :D

Ben why didn’t I have red velvet cake while in Dublin?  It sounds yummy.  Keep those photos and stories coming. :)

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Post by: elmore3003 on January 10, 2006, 05:52:11 PM
JMK and Betsy, thanks for the chard recipe. :P

Cillaliz and elmore, so glad your are feeling better. :D



I still feel queasy but I have to go into the office tomorrow to play in Toyland for a bit.

DRJoseS, did you get my mail?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 05:54:24 PM
One sort of weird thing about going for a run this afternoon was that I was very hungry after I was done.  And I mean HUNGRY.  It caught me off guard.  I had brought an energy/protein bar with me for my post-run "meal", but about an hour later, I felt like I was starving.  Luckily and thankfully, our amazing Stage Manager, Sue, had made a run to Costco and picked up some food for the put-in rehearsal.  All good stuff: salad, cheese plates, fruit, hummus (with jalapenos!)... and croissants.  ;)

The salad was particularly good.  It was one of those Ready-Pak deals - Parisian.  It had a nice mix of lettuces, feta cheese, almonds, dried cranberries and a white balsamic vinaigrette.  Very good.  And just what I needed to satisfy my hunger pangs.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 05:57:32 PM

DRJoseS, did you get my mail?

Nope, no mail yet.  I've noticed some "late" postmarks on my incoming mail the past week.  I even had some forwarded mail from Richmond that had a sticker from December 27.  I guess the USPS is playing catch up after the holiday mailing rush.  Hopefully, tomorrow.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 06:00:19 PM
Back to "The Biggest Loser" for a sec...

I've only seen the finales, so some of this may have been explained early on...

Are the contestants forbidden from stepping on a scale at home, on their own?

And do the producers weigh the people a couple of times on the day of the final weigh-in before the "public" weigh-in to account for meals, sweat, etc.?  -And also just to insure it's a proper reading.

Just curious.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jane on January 10, 2006, 06:06:23 PM
Jose, good still have a job in NY in a month vibes.  

I just read your sad posts and wish I could give you a big hug.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 06:10:13 PM
As for the Topic of the Day...

Grilled Cheese - American on Wonder; Cheddar on Rye; Provolone on Rye; Muenster on Wheat; Grilled Swiss with Ham on Rye.

Minestrone - Tomato soup is OK, but I'm not always in the mood for it.  Campbell's Chicken Noodle - I usually just eat the noodles and bits of chicken.  -Cuts down on the sodium intake!  ;D

Mac 'n' Cheese - Homemade is best, but I do have to admit that sometimes the box stuff hit the spot.  -It's been years since I've had that stuff out of the box, so my tastes may have changed by now.  ;)

Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Peas - The perfect comfort food meal.

Ice Cream - Basically anything with chocolate and almonds in it.  Rocky Road rules!

Black Forest Cake - My father used to bring home "party leftovers" of Black Forest Cake.  He would get it from a now defunct European bakery in DC.  They would also make an amazing Red Velvet Cake too.

Biscuits, Pancakes - Ah, breakfast carbs!

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jane on January 10, 2006, 06:13:32 PM
, but I love Haagen-Dasz Coffee Ice Cream even more.


NOW THAT IS COMFORT FOOD. :D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 06:14:46 PM
Jose, good still have a job in NY in a month vibes.  

I just read your sad posts and wish I could give you a big hug.


Thank You.

And Thank You.  It really was just a bunch of sad 'coincidences' yesterday.  And it was all unexpected too.  Mainly, it just got me thinking about things - which I wasn't expecting either.

Thanks for the e-hug.

:)
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Post by: Jane on January 10, 2006, 06:17:04 PM
I am home again and it irritates me.  I finally went to the dr this morning (I hate being sick and hate going to the doctor even more) she gave me some antibiotics, but we'll see if they work.  I did work all day yesterday and went in for a couple hours today, but once again I was told that I have sick leave for a reason, and I really should go home.  
So now I will make one of my favorite comfort foods, chicken and noodles. I vary it every time depending on what I have in the house. But I do love it.

I liked your earlier post better-sorry.  Feel greatly improved vibes.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 06:18:42 PM
NOW THAT IS COMFORT FOOD. :D

And then drizzle that Häagen Dazs Coffee Ice Cream with hot fudge sauce, crushed Heath Bars and whipped cream...

:)

Or try it affogatto style - one scoop of HD Coffee Ice Cream "topped" with a shot of espresso and a dash of cinnamon.

:)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 06:26:01 PM
Time for an e-break...

Laters...
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Post by: Jane on January 10, 2006, 06:26:19 PM
Oh, DRJANE - are you ever right....if you fall in love with a Cartwright, make sure your insurance is paid up!

 ;D
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jane on January 10, 2006, 06:30:42 PM

Jennifer thank you for the spoiler alert.  We, as usual, haven’t watched MEDIUM yet.

TPunk just the other day I almost purchased A MILLION LITTLE PIECES having heard so much about it.  I saw the headline today and was glad I had decided to wait.

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Post by: Jane on January 10, 2006, 06:38:54 PM
DtM, not on the show. ;D

MBarnum by process of elimination he (a photo reference) had to be the one.

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Post by: Jane on January 10, 2006, 06:41:52 PM
Jose you are welcome.  

Sometimes I top my coffee ice cream with Heath Toffee Pieces, or chocolate crunchies from Carvel’s in NY.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 10, 2006, 06:52:04 PM
DR Jane, thanks for the vibes, I got some sleep this afternoon and actually do feel a little better.  
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Post by: Jane on January 10, 2006, 06:56:13 PM
Oh good.  I'm off for the night.
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Post by: TPunk on January 10, 2006, 06:56:43 PM

TPunk just the other day I almost purchased A MILLION LITTLE PIECES having heard so much about it.  I saw the headline today and was glad I had decided to wait.



I think what bothers me about it is that he's saying all of these fictious criminal activities, arrests, incarcerations, and even deaths were emotional turning points in his downward spiral and then road to recovery.  And people are reading this and taking inspiriation from his "real life" experiences, and it's all bs.  I'm sure it is a really great book, but call it what it is, fiction.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 07:45:01 PM
I still have yet to read the details about "A Million Little Pieces"... However... I do have to wonder what Oprah's response will be.  She's the reason the book went through a second wave of popularity - the book first came out in 2003, and was an Oprah Book Club pick last year.  There's even message and support boards on her website.

*I'm also wondering if some of the investigating was triggered by the recently released sequel, "My Friend Leonard".
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 07:45:51 PM
And I have to say, I'm digging using my balance/exercise ball as my computer chair.  Very comfy - and it "forces" me to sit up straight too.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 08:05:21 PM
And as the curtain rises on the second preview of Deceit...

In bocca lupa!
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 10, 2006, 08:10:30 PM
Comfort food: Fried chicken.
Mom's roundsteak and mashed potatoes.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: TCB on January 10, 2006, 08:14:26 PM
My favorite clickable on their site was the "Instant Absolution from Sin."  What about "instant absolution from guilt"?  :) :)


Hmm, JMK, do you have something to feel guilty about?
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 08:14:42 PM
Does she even know for sure that she is psychic?  I don't know that they've ever discussed it directly with her.

She knows she has special abilities. She used them to show off to the boy she has a crush on (predicting lottery ticket numbers or something like that). This happened near the end of last season if I remember correctly.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 10, 2006, 08:14:54 PM
Album cover of the night...
From smooth trumpeter Bobby Hackett.


(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/Maclord/Hackett.jpg)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 08:15:29 PM
Thanks for the Pernell Roberts picture, DR MBarnum. I never much cared for BONANZA after he left; he was always my favorite of the brothers.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: TCB on January 10, 2006, 08:16:08 PM
Hmmm...statistically speaking, one of them Cartwright boys might have been gay.

No, with my luck, it would have been Hop Sing!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 08:22:10 PM
I finally got to the end of MAN OF LA MANCHA. My lord, I had forgotten how AWFUL Ian Richardson's singing voice is in this. He did better talk-singing as Henry Higgins a few years later, but he was abominable in this. No wonder "To Each His Dulcinea" was dropped from the movie. The producers were sparing the audience of serious noise pollution.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 08:24:04 PM
Watched another CSI: NY episode afterward. This one had to do with Mac (Gary Sinese) being an eyewitness to a crime in a coffee shop where he stopped in to have breakfast. The case, as usual, was a lot more complicated than it first appeared, much more than the simple shooting it seemed to be.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 08:26:08 PM
Really enjoyed HOUSE tonight as the three young doctors were on their own as disagnosticians while House and his ex-flame were out of town on hospital business. And their patient couldn't communicate with them to tell them what was wrong.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 08:28:41 PM
LAW & ORDER: SVU had another Christopher Meloni-centered episode this week as a child abduction was, once again, not what it seemed. As Mariska Hargitay is pregnant in real life (but her character on the show is not), her work load is obviously being eased in the second half of the season. Tamira Tunie who plays the medical examiner was brought it to work with Meloni on the episode, and it was nice to see her doing something new on the show after all these years.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 08:29:38 PM
Tomorrow I'll watch both episodes of SCRUBS, THE CLOSER and THE SHIELD which were recorded tonight as I watched other shows.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: TCB on January 10, 2006, 08:33:12 PM
I still feel queasy but I have to go into the office tomorrow to play in Toyland for a bit.

DRJoseS, did you get my mail?


To play in Toyland?  I thought that was where you had spent the last few days.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 08:45:23 PM
Saw the ratings for last night's ABC premieres: very poor. THE BACHELOR did the best of the three shows and JAKE IN PROGRESS did the worst, but all three each did less than a 5.0 rating (meaning less than 5% of TV sets turned on during the time period were watching ABC) which is not good news.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 08:47:56 PM
No, with my luck, it would have been Hop Sing!

That's what Michael Landon always claimed.  8)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Matt H. on January 10, 2006, 08:48:16 PM
Well, I'm going to head off to bed now.

Hope everyone has a very good night!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 08:49:30 PM
Ah no....I would never argue about ratios....just reporting what the DVD case and my television screen revealed.

The pictures were pretty good, the color sequence in HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER really looked good....but the mono sound is terrible on ALL four movies!  I had to turn the volume up a third more than I normally do just to get a level I could hear!  Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..................
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 08:53:01 PM
Sending vibes for DECEIT - happening even as we speak.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 08:53:15 PM
Pernell always was....musical.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: MBarnum on January 10, 2006, 08:54:08 PM
Rodzinski, that couple doesn't look very comfortable.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: MBarnum on January 10, 2006, 08:54:50 PM
I have no doubt he knew how to blow a horn, JRand55.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 08:54:50 PM
Really like Leo in THE AVIATOR.....not so crazy about Cate as Kate....and Jude as Errol is ... well ... libelous!
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 08:55:24 PM
I have no doubt he knew how to blow a horn, JRand55.

 :o :o :o :o
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: MBarnum on January 10, 2006, 08:57:27 PM
I did not get my EARTH VS THE SPIDER/WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST today...or my Roger Corman Trilogy  :-\

I cancelled my order from Amazon because Best Buy had the other AIP set already on the shelf (early) and so I just figured I would pick ithe other one up in person on Tuesday....unfortunately the DVD  was sitting in the backroom and the clerk was unable to find it (their computer said they had 2 copies in stock)

As for Roger Corman....that dvd hasn't arrived yet. Guess I will check back this weekend.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: MBarnum on January 10, 2006, 08:58:46 PM
I am exhausted and will now be off to beddy bye...but first, must check Ebay!

I won and paid for something to day on Ebay, but already I have forgotten what it was.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 09:01:24 PM
Guess what?  Pernell Roberts got his start at the Arena Stage in D.C. during the early 50's.....

DRJOSE there must be some photos of Mr Roberts in THE GLASS MENAGERIE around there somewhere.  
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 09:02:54 PM
What is the third set of the AIP double features....and it will surely have the same bad sound and wrong ratio....but it will be good to have them.

My Corman trio has shipped but NOT arrived yet either.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: Jrand73 on January 10, 2006, 09:06:18 PM
Time for to go to bed.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 09:06:35 PM
Guess what?  Pernell Roberts got his start at the Arena Stage in D.C. during the early 50's.....

DRJOSE there must be some photos of Mr Roberts in THE GLASS MENAGERIE around there somewhere.  

Hmm... I'll have to check around.  However, there is one rather "imposing" shot of an early production of Three Sisters.  It's quite... interesting.  ;)
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 10, 2006, 09:08:03 PM
Time for to go to bed too. ;)

*I have a put-in rehearsal tomorrow... Plus, I'm just plain tired right now.

Goodnight.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: MBarnum on January 10, 2006, 09:15:09 PM
No third set, JRand55. The HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER/BLOOD OF DRACULA was the one I picked up this weekend (which they inadvertently put out on the shelf early).
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: bk on January 10, 2006, 11:01:47 PM
Back from the preview which, for the most part, went very well - we had two thirds of a full house, maybe more (in this theater, two-thirds looks like a full house, frankly).  More about it in the notes.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: bk on January 10, 2006, 11:02:38 PM
I forgot to say that one of my all-time favorite album covers is for the Norrie Paramour album, Autumn.  Maybe someone can find an image of it.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: bk on January 10, 2006, 11:46:23 PM
It's the ATTACK OF THE WUSSBURGERS!  Be afraid, be very afraid.

I'll write the notes now, and I have a couple of photos to post.
Title: Re:THE FIRST PREVIEW
Post by: George on January 11, 2006, 12:02:59 AM
I forgot to say that one of my all-time favorite album covers is for the Norrie Paramour album, Autumn.  Maybe someone can find an image of it.

The closest that I could find was a 2-fer CD of "In London, In Love"/"Autumn."  Let's make it a Page 9 Dance!:

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%](http://66.239.18.35/product_images/large-img/00/61/77/42/0061774201902_100X100.jpg)[/move]


(I found a larger picture and modified my post.)