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Well, you've read the notes, you've kicked some chicken tenders, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently kicking some cow tenders. They find it quite invigorating.
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And the word of the day is: RIGAMAROLE!
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Are we sure that is not a pasta dish???
Rigatoni with lots of parmesan??
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Bk, I know several times you have mentioned your Darling daughter, is she also involved in acting?
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No, my daughter is very smart, hence is not in show business.
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continued learing line vibes to you bk!!
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No, my daughter is very smart, hence is not in show business.
I wish her well on all her endeavours....
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A good friend of mine was once involved in the music industry in Ireland. I have heard soem interesting tales...
Through another friend who is in the industry, I have heard some rather bizarre tales....
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The Riga-Ma-Role is a Latvian pastry delicacy coloured rather than flavoured with the juice of beetroot. The pastry is often served at Weddings and served warm.
The Tallin-Ma-Role served in neighbouring Estonia is similar in shape but is not considered a delicacy. It is often the midday meal of the workers and eaten cold.
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Good morning, all! It's past 6:15 am and I'm on my first cup of coffee. I have a busy day out about and I'd like to be out of the apartment by 7:15 or so. I have to start editing a new Victor Herbert show this morning, THE LADY OF THE SLIPPER (1912, Elsie Janis, Montgomery & Stone), to send some work to our DR FJL's Skip. Oy, such a sentence!
After that, at 1:00, I have lunch with two friends from Barnes & Noble, and then I have some Chorus work here. I have to drop off some music to the conductor at their rehearsal tonight.
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TAR was very good last night and I am satisfied with the results.
That is all.
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I am involved in a rigamarole today which I hope will finish by noon so that I can relaz. :)
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My first question for ASK BK day - and I noticed this on SWEETHEARTS although I have seen it on many musicals...the credit that reads:
Musical Presentation by [Merrill Pye]
Does this mean Mr Pye designed the sets and costumes for the supposed musical show in the movie?
And what's with these wacky credits in Italian movies:
With the Special Participation of....
And how the hell do you "Guest Star" in a movie?
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Re the first preview of LESTAT - Just a head's up in case people (besides Jose, of course :) ) really want to be at the very first New York public performance of LESTAT. The producers must have released some front mezz. tickets for that performance on Ticketmaster fairly recently, and you can even get them at the discount (as of right now, anyway, I'm sure they'll go very fast!) if you use the discount code BBOX1 - but as I said, you probably have to act fast.
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BK, I'm sure you'll be brilliant in the play. It's the role you were born to play. After all, it was written for you...
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Hmmm. I wonder if I can make my 1600th post...
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...reply #16.
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'Morning all!
I also have a lunch date with the lady who retired from where I work a few years back. We're going to the Olive Garden for their Endless Soup and Salad. Yum! Looking forward to it.
Thanks for answering my question, DR Jose. I kinda thought that every keyboard has it’s own quirks that one needs to get used to.
We already got the mail for today. I received my copies of The Frisco Kid and the “Special Edition” of Pride and Prejudice (the one with Colin Firth). I know, I already have that one but it wasn’t the SE and I wanted it.
I’m really looking forward to watching The Frisco Kid as it is one of my all time favorite movies. So many great lines…..
Can’t say that I’m all that crazy about the cover picture. Harrison was so handsome when he was dressed up at the end of the movie. Why they didn’t pick something from that section to use is beyond me.
I’m just so glad that it was FINELY released to a legal copy. I was sure tempted to buy that one that was on Ebay sometime back, now I’m glad I waited.
Now if only some others would make the jump to DVD. The Awakening Land with Elizabeth Montgomery, for example, is another that I would love to own.
Well, I'd better go and get dressed for lunch.
Laters and a wonderful day to you all!
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Re the first preview of LESTAT - Just a head's up in case people (besides Jose, of course :) ) really want to be at the very first New York public performance of LESTAT. The producers must have released some front mezz. tickets for that performance on Ticketmaster fairly recently, and you can even get them at the discount (as of right now, anyway, I'm sure they'll go very fast!) if you use the discount code BBOX1 - but as I said, you probably have to act fast.
I wish I could be there to see it. A year ago today, I left NYC to come home after a wonderful couple of days that included the reading by our very own BK.
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Congrats to DR FJL on his 1600th post!
I really do have to go!
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Good morning!
What a joy to see blue sky and sunlight after two days of gray skies, rain, and cold temperatures. It's still fairly cold for late March - low 40s right now, but we're promised 50s for the next few days (low 50s today), so that will help. Still, we have a freeze warning for tonight. Thankfully, I haven't done any spring planting yet.
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Well, I like Tom Berenger in many roles, but no one emerges from SLIVER with anything but egg on his or her face. It's a miserable film.
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Alas, my large order from Amazon has not shipped yet so CAPOTE and CHICKEN LITTLE and several other films and boxed sets are still sitting in a warehouse somewhere.
Not a happy camper. :(
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DR DakotaCelt asked last night what the worst movie is that we've seen. I'm sure there are lots of low grade films that are terrible and not worthy of the celluloid they're printed on, but as far as A-level films, I'd have to say that MONSIGNOIR with Christopher Reeve is among the most tedious and disappointing major studio works I've ever seen. I also thought Burt Reynolds' STROKER ACE was abominable.
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With LAW & ORDER moving up an hour on NBC to 9 p.m., I'm now faced with four shows I watch on at 9: LAW & ORDER, LOST, VERONICA MARS, and the AMERICAN IDOL results show.
IDOL can be taped in the bedroom since I'm going to fast forward through most everything but the results anyway. And tonight, the local UPN affiliate is doing me a favor by showing basketball in prime time and pushing VERONICA MARS back to 11:30.
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And two new dramas premiere tonight: on ABC we have a new law procedural THE EVIDENCE whereby the viewer is shown the evidence first and then we see how each piece becomes part of the puzzle of the crime and its eventual solution. Sounds like an OK premise, but the pilot didn't get great reviews. The initial order was for four episodes only. ABC had no success with EYES in this slot last season, but it did have both CSI: NY and LAW & ORDER as opposition. THE EVIDENCE is facing a new show on NBC and may be able to build an audience.
NBC is premiering HEIST tonight. Reviewers have called it OCEANS ELEVEN adapted for TV. The reviews haven't been great for it either, and I'll be surprised if NBC doesn't switch it and L&O after a few weeks. L&O just seems a natural fit at 10 p.m. after all these years.
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Just a reminder that fans of OUT OF PRACTICE and COURTING ALEX, two CBS comedies which scored good ratings when they aired on Mondays at 9:30, are now being shown on Wednesday in their new timeslots (8 and 8:30 respectively). Don't know how either will play at this early hour, but at least the competition isn't as fierce on WEdnesdays.
Of course, I also have BONES on at 8 which I'll watch "live" while recording the comedies.
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Hiya, all!
I just read through yesterday's posts, and see some questions from DR's George, TCB and Jose about the show this Saturday night...
I was Artistic Director of the Radost Folk Ensemble from 1999-2001 - Radost is the Northwest's premiere ethnic music and dance ensemble. I produced their 25th Anniversary CD, HEIRLOOM. Since then, I have also served as chorusmaster and tech advisor, auctioneer for 4 of their annual fundraising auctions, blahblahblah.
So they called me a couple of weeks ago, and asked if I would Stage Manage this 30th Anniversary Concert at Kane Hall on Saturday night. But there are other problems I will be dealing with - one of them: the Bulgarians' interminable costume changes. I solved this problem yesterday, during my shower...
Radost has zillions of slides from 30 years of performances, rehearsals, international tours, members' weddings in full regalia, the babies growing up to become apprentice dancers, then full company members, then soloists. So I decided to cover the big holes in the show with projections (y'all know how Penny LOVES projections!!), accompanied by live-mic voice-overs, reading some of the reminiscences from the CD booklet of HEIRLOOM.
Nothing sucks worse than 15 seconds to 3 minutes of DEAD AIR, in the dark. I'll fix it. But first I have to watch this video of the rehearsal... then tomorrow morning, off to Seattle to see if Kane Hall has ANY lighting. I have my doubts...
Oh, and tix are available at
www.radost.org
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Happy relapsing today, Bruce! I know you'll look just beeyooteefull in yer new duds! Congratulations on getting cast in such a swell role in such a good play!!!
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Okay, off to watch this video of the run-through now... laters!
And, before I go, ONE MORE TIME I want to say how extraordinary it is to have been there for Jose's off-B'way debut one year ago, and to know he's on a brand new show ON BROADWAY just a short year later!!! Wow.
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I see that the new KING KONG and THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA are coming out next week on DVD. Still have no interest in the new KONG but will spring for NARNIA.
I'll catch KONG at year's end on HBO or whichever paycable movie channel gets the rights.
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Page Two Yo-Yo Dance!!
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Last night's "American Idol":
NON-SPOILER -- but if my reactions to individuals might spoil it for you, pass on by!
Four people totally blew me away: Mandisa, Katherine, Elliot and Kellie.
One very nearly accomplished that: Paris
Two were pleasant: Lisa and Kevin
And four left me bored beyond words: Bucky, Taylor (the return of a spastic Forrest Gump), Chris (Johnny One-Note -- imagine a full concert by him in which every song is done exactly the same way...with throbbing lights and swinging microphone stands -- y-a-w-n) and Ace (where was the voice he had when he was singing at the piano with Manilow???).
Performance of the night, for me, was Elliot's.
Bottom three tonight: Ace, Lisa and Bucky. I think Bucky will go.
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I've seen far worse movies than "Monsignor"...which, if a bit turgid, was still pleasant to look at, had some nasty intrigue and one of the most wonderful music scores anyone ever wrote for a 1980s film.
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I've seen far worse movies than "Monsignor"...which, if a bit turgid, was still pleasant to look at, had some nasty intrigue and one of the most wonderful music scores anyone ever wrote for a 1980s film.
It put me to sleep.
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In addition to DR TomovOz's revelation of a Latvian dish called rigamarole, the term is also used in Italy -- in the little town of Lecce -- for a folk dance.
On festival days, everyone crosses their chests with their arms, taking the hands of the person to their left and right and a huge circular dance ensues...the rigamarole (pronounced ree'-gah-mah-roll'-ay).
It's quite the sight.
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I think What Ace's performance showed is that he does not possess a powerful voice at all. In fact, it's sort of tentative and doesn't have a great tone either.
I think I have been most disappointed with Lisa who impressed me so much with "I Am Changing" during the first semifinal round and has never measured up to that potential since then. She sings pleasantly enough, but she's totally lackluster.
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It put me to sleep.
It was probably your date's fault.
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Chris had me for the early part of "I Walk the Line" because it was so quiet and unusual, but then when he ramped up the volume and went into his rocker thing, it was same ole-same ole that we've seen for five weeks now.
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I am eagerly looking forward to next week's release on DVD of "King Kong"!
"Narnia", on the other hand, appeals to me about as much as the prospect of watching Val Kilmer in a 4-hour musical version of "The Ten Commandments" (.e.....not at all!).
;)
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Guess I'll head down now and get started on lunch.
WBBL.
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Chris had me for the early part of "I Walk the Line" because it was so quiet and unusual, but then when he ramped up the volume and went into his rocker thing, it was same ole-same ole that we've seen for five weeks now.
It certainly was...in fact, the first part was just a tease. What irritated me the most was the judges, especially Paula, praising him by saying "You know who you are" and "you stay true to yourself." And Simon's comment that he is the first "Idol" contestant who has refused to compromise himself for the sake of song tells me only that Chris is inflexible...and, thus far, incapable of anything more than a rehash of the performance he gave three weeks ago, repeated last ... and this ... week.
Right now, the judges seem to admire him for that. When he gives another identical performance next week, I think they might change their tunes. Both Randy and Simon agreed last night's song wasn't his best vocal...when, IMO, the first part of the song was ABSOLUTELY the best vocal he's displayed. But he ruined it for me midway.
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congrats on 1600 FJL!!
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'Morning all!
I also have a lunch date with the lady who retired from where I work a few years back. We're going to the Olive Garden for their Endless Soup and Salad. Yum! Looking forward to it.
Love Olive Garden
Now if only some others would make the jump to DVD. The Awakening Land with Elizabeth Montgomery, for example, is another that I would love to own.
That is another one I would love to see on DVD
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Re: last night's AMERICAN IDOL.
I also think the bottom 3 will be bucky, kevin and lisa, with bucky going home. Well that is what i hope will happen. But i'll bet we'll get at least one surprise in there. With people voting FOR contestants (instead of AGAINST THEM) there are always going to be surprises.
I enjoyed last night's show and was very impressed with Chris. Most of the singers keep the same old arrangements and they can be boring. I really think he has to be the frontrunner now. But it also depends on who gets voted out (and where their fans go). And I also think it depends on how the judges act. For instance Simon especially has been saying some very good things about katharine. ANd i think if he continues to do that, she could go very far.
I loved watching the clips with barry manilow. It was really wonderful watching how he helped each singer.
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Oh and another comment re: IDOL.
One of the reasons I think Chris is one of the frontrunners is because of how the judges react to him. I don't think he has the best voice (probably katharine and elliot to me do). But the way they talk chris up, will take him far. Now this could all change. BUt if they continue to love him, i'd be shocked if he wasn't final 3.
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Re: last night's AMAZING RACE.
SPOILERS for last night's show.
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I loved it! And boy am i glad that last week was a TBC, cause otherwise our dating nerds would be gone.
I loved that there was so much to do last night. But what happened to the cillaliz computer crash airport thing. I did not see that!
I liked the mother/daughter. But between them and the dannis. I didn't care which one went. I was so sick of all the drama and all the mistakes. I hated how the dannis simply followed the other team. ANd i hated how the mother/daughter kept getting lost.
I like seeing how shocked fran and barry get everytime they are not last. And i was glad that they have some navigational skills.
The ken guys and hippies seem like the favorites. They are both so good and seem to do well and leap to the front no matter what task they are faced with.
I was sorry that the guy who yells at his wife did well. I really do not like him! It was funny though how his wife gave him exactly what he asked for after he told her to stop being negative. Funny stuff.
I still like the dating nerds, but not sure if they are still my favorites. I do like them and mojo (barbie and ken). But both these teams have not shown the strength that i want to win.
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I'm up after a decent night's sleep. A bit groggy, but alive, but alive, but alive.
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RE: idol bottom 3.
I wonder if Kevin will be bottom 3 after all.
Personally, while he's not my favorite. I do find him sort of appealing. He's sweet and while he certainly won't win, I don't mind having him stick around for a while.
http://entertainment.tv.yahoo.com/entnews/eo/20060321/114299352003.html
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Hello busy day at work. laters
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BK, are you still collecting photos of Ms. Parrish???
(http://i24.ebayimg.com/05/i/06/a0/c1/5f_1_b.JPG)
If so then you might want to be checking this one out!
http://cgi.ebay.com/SEXY-LESLIE-PARRISH-AS-DAISY-MAE-AL-CAPP-LIL-ABNER-PORT_W0QQitemZ7602799030QQcategoryZ60315QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting (http://cgi.ebay.com/SEXY-LESLIE-PARRISH-AS-DAISY-MAE-AL-CAPP-LIL-ABNER-PORT_W0QQitemZ7602799030QQcategoryZ60315QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting)
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Oh and another comment re: IDOL.
One of the reasons I think Chris is one of the frontrunners is because of how the judges react to him. I don't think he has the best voice (probably katharine and elliot to me do). But the way they talk chris up, will take him far. Now this could all change. BUt if they continue to love him, i'd be shocked if he wasn't final 3.
Remember LaToya London!
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RE: idol bottom 3.
I wonder if Kevin will be bottom 3 after all.
Personally, while he's not my favorite. I do find him sort of appealing. He's sweet and while he certainly won't win, I don't mind having him stick around for a while.
http://entertainment.tv.yahoo.com/entnews/eo/20060321/114299352003.html
I'd rather listen to Kevin sing more than to be subjected to any more Bucky, Ace or...sad to say it...Lisa.
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Re: last night's AMAZING RACE.
SPOILERS for last night's show.
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After last night's show, it became so clear to me that either the frat boys or the hippies are the sure winners of this race. They are the only teams that exhibited no signs of fatigue after this particularly grueling leg of the race. Barring any huge boneheaded mistake (and we've seen those occur many a time) or some huge stroke of bad luck, I'm willing to bet that these two teams will win all of the race legs and that they will place first and second at the finale. I'll be rooting for the hippies. They are now my favorite team.
I'm also willing to bet that the next race in which the old folks come in last, it will be a non-elimination round. Doesn't it always go that way?
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Not to be mean or anything but what show are you talking about?
If it is on CBS, we dont get it here unless you have cable....
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A trivia question carried over from last night....
What former daytime star, b movie actor and early television star has a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame?
(pssst bk cannot ask Matt!)
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DR Danise, do you also like Blake's 7?
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For all:
What TV shows would you like to see on DVD?
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For all:
What TV shows would you like to see on DVD?
I'd like for Fox to continue the "Dynasty" series beyond season 1 on DVD...to completion.
Ditto "Mary Tyler Moore."
I'd like to see "The Lieutenant" in a complete DVD set (it only lasted a bit more than a season, IIRC).
I'd like for the complete "Adventures in Paradise" w/Gardner McKay to be on DVD.
And I'd be appreciative for anything they might give us of "People's Choice", "I Married Joan" and "December Bride."
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For movies, I'd love for Disney to issue "Moon Pilot" on DVD.
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'Morning all!
We already got the mail for today. I received my copies of The Frisco Kid and the “Special Edition” of Pride and Prejudice (the one with Colin Firth). I know, I already have that one but it wasn’t the SE and I wanted it.
I’m really looking forward to watching The Frisco Kid as it is one of my all time favorite movies. So many great lines…..
Can’t say that I’m all that crazy about the cover picture. Harrison was so handsome when he was dressed up at the end of the movie. Why they didn’t pick something from that section to use is beyond me.
I’m just so glad that it was FINELY released to a legal copy. I was sure tempted to buy that one that was on Ebay sometime back, now I’m glad I waited....
My sister loves this movie, too! I remember that I liked it a lot but haven't seen it in years. I'm really looking forward to getting this DVD!
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For all:
What TV shows would you like to see on DVD?
QUARK! ;)
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I have just arranged totake thenxt two days off from work. The school called and sent the Vixter home sick. Fortunatley my mom was able to collect her and bring her to her house until Vixdad or I get home. I'll stay home with her then couple of days til she's all better poor baby..
This is ICON weekend as well, an event she looks forward to all year I ned to get her better by Friday night!
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I am sure I have a myriad of answers for DakotaCelt's TV question but I cannot think of any at the moment
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO STEPHEN SONDHEIM!!
and i guess while we're at it happy birthday to sir andrew lloyd weber!
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For all:
What TV shows would you like to see on DVD?
I wouldn't mind seeing DVD sets of RUN FOR YOUR LIFE, an NBC show from the mid 60s starring Ben Gazzara. Lots of interesting guest stars on this one. I barely remember it myself (it was on past my bedtime), but I would like to see it.
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And I'd be appreciative for anything they might give us of "People's Choice", "I Married Joan" and "December Bride."
DR Ron, I MARRIED JOAN is available on DVD:
I MARRIED JOAN (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001EQIII/qid=1143056187/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-2563996-5620631?s=dvd&v=glance&n=130)
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Nice If It Works Dept
OTTAWA - A bored Canadian bureaucrat fed up with office drudgery is seeking C$1 million ($860,000) in donations so he can quit his job and "do something that makes a difference in my life and the lives of others".
The unnamed man, who claims to have worked for a large civil service organization for over 10 years, has set up a Web site — saveabureaucrat.com — on which he explains he is desperate to escape his job.
"After a while it starts to sap the energy and soul out of you and you realize that you have become a true bureaucrat ... I feel like an old curmudgeon frustrated by having to deal with paper being passed around at a snail's pace," he writes.
"Retirement will free up my time for volunteer activities such as tutoring children and counseling people who are going through rough patches in their life. On a daily basis I will be a much more pleasant person to be around," he adds.
Despite promising not to spend donations on "Rolls-Royce cars, 10 bedroom houses, airplanes", the bored civil servant has quite a way to go.
As of Wednesday morning, five sympathetic souls had sent in a total of just C$59.26.
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Happy Birthday to Steve and Andy
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I would like to see the Bob Newhart show -- the one where he was a psychologist in Chicago.
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Get well vibes for Vixter!!
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I would like to see the Bob Newhart show -- the one where he was a psychologist in Chicago.
This is also on DVD, DR Laura:
The Bob Newhart Show (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007IO6PA/qid=1143058050/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_3/103-2563996-5620631?s=dvd&v=glance&n=130)
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I would like to see the rest of the Adam-12 seasons release on DVD. Also FLIPPER and SURFSIDE 6 to name a few.
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DR Jose!!!--What a terrific Sparkling Prize package!!! :o
Thank you, very, very, very (that's three verys!) much! :D
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I had been worried that they had discontinued the season set releases of NORTHERN EXPOSURE. The last set was released early last year. Now I see that the fourth season is due next week. Hoo and Ray!
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RE: last night's AMAZING RACE.
SPOILER.
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SPOILER.
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After last night's show, it became so clear to me that either the frat boys or the hippies are the sure winners of this race. They are the only teams that exhibited no signs of fatigue after this particularly grueling leg of the race. Barring any huge boneheaded mistake (and we've seen those occur many a time) or some huge stroke of bad luck, I'm willing to bet that these two teams will win all of the race legs and that they will place first and second at the finale. I'll be rooting for the hippies. They are now my favorite team.
I'm also willing to bet that the next race in which the old folks come in last, it will be a non-elimination round. Doesn't it always go that way?
DR DakatoCelt yah the show we're talking about (The Amazing Race) is on CBS.
I would tend to agree that the boys or the hippies have a good chance to win. Oh my gosh these teams are so funny. But you can't be sure. There will be some teams that will continually improve (maybe mojo or the daters). These teams are good and have not made mistakes. They've just been a bit unlucky (like the cab getting lost).
There are some teams that you just know won't win (fran and barry, the dannis) because they are so awful and make so many mistakes. But it's hard to predict the winner. There will be some legs with not as much to do. And there will be bunching. And of course it's easy to have some bad luck (can't find a gnome or the bottle with the clue). So while these 2 teams are so strong, you can never be convinced they will win. BUt it's great to have 2 such strong teams!
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Interestingly enough both LOST and AMERICAN IDOL are on the same Canadian channel (CTV). So since AI is live, they are putting LOST at 8pm. I won't be here to see it then. But i'd rather have it on earlier. Should be a good one.
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DR Jose!!!--What a terrific Sparkling Prize package!!! :o
Thank you, very, very, very (that's three verys!) much! :D
Will you tell us what you've won? (So we can vicariously share in your enjoyment?)
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For all:
What TV shows would you like to see on DVD?
NOW AND AGAIN with Eric Close and Margaret Colin
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I would like to see the rest of the Adam-12 seasons release on DVD. Also FLIPPER and SURFSIDE 6 to name a few.
Now you're talkin'! I remember an "Adam-12" episode called "Elegy for Pig"....really packed a wallop!
And while we're in the "Surfside 6" mode, let's do "The Roaring 20s" and "Hawaiian Eye"!
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My absolute #1 most desired TV show on DVD would be ELLERY QUEEN with Jim Hutton. It only ran one season, but the mysteries were terrific and Hutton and David Wayne playing his father were just super together.
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Whew! Back from lunch at Richie's (the local dim sum place).
What a feast! I'm full, full, full! It's the first time there in a couple of months.
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And my next most desired TV show on DVD is also a mystery series: THE SNOOP SISTERS with Helen Hayes and Mildred Natwick. They only made 6 90 minute shows, and at 90 minutes, the mysteries probably weren't sophisticated enough to fill that time adequately, but the two leading ladies were SO entertaining. Mildred Natwick won an Emmy for her work on the series.
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Started my afternoon viewing off with a MURDER SHE WROTE repeat from the Biography Channel. This one had Elliott Gould as a police captain in Palm Springs investigating two murders. Barbara Parkins and Susan Blakeley were also guest stars.
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Next came last night's SCRUBS, another sporadically funny episode not as nutty as some but with some silliness and some poignancy, a SCRUBS trademark.
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Then came LAW & ORDER: SVU, a neat story of a college student who was killed under mysterious circumstances. She had thousands of dollars in her dorm room. Was she a hooker, a blackmailer, a cheater? Interesting story.
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And then I watched the last FIREFLY episode in the boxed set. Sad to say, not as good as some of the others, but since it was the last one, I'm playing it back to hear creator, producer, writer, and director Joss Whedon's commentary on this last show.
When I'm finished listening to his commentary, FIREFLY will go on the shelf and Season 3 of MURDER SHE WROTE will be loaded and ready for watching.
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I just read that NBC has canceled FOUR KINGS after seven episodes have aired. Not a great show by any means, but Seth Green's character was growing on me and consistently made me laugh.
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Good Afternoon!
-I've escaped for a bit from my seventh floor perch in The Palace. We got a lot of work done this morning, and some new parts, which means I have to head back in in a little bit and do some more wood-shedding. I actually have to practice this book! ;) But it will all be worth come April 25th and beyond... and so on... and so on... and so on...
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Also just read this on the internet:
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I'm sure all who watched last night saw him in the audience for IDOL. Be interesting to see what kind of career in the business he wants.
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DR Dan (the Man) - Enjoy your Sparkling Prizes! Glad to know they made it to you safe and sound.
:)
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DR elmore - Paul from Chelsea sends a smile and Hello right back to you.
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-I haven't really read any of today's Notes or Posts yet, and that will most likely have to wait until later tonight. I just decided to come for a bit to decompress. I realized that staying in that room, in that theatre, doing all that detail work for six continuous hours yesterday was not exactly the smart thing to do. I just got to a point of diminishing returns. So, I'm taking a little break now, and then I'll head back in at the dinner break to get a few more hours of practice in.
Thankfully, tomorrow's rehearsal does not begin until 1:30, so I can actually sleep in a little bit - like I normally do, and I was already able to move my car a few minutes ago so that I wouldn't have to take care of it in the morning. Ah... :)
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We got a lot of work done this morning, and some new parts, which means I have to head back in in a little bit and do some more wood-shedding.
I'm really curious about the term underlined above...and its usage here.
Despite the fact that it could be misconstrued as a euphemism for something quite different, I'm guessing it's far more practical...and innocuous.
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Well, since there were only three pages of Posts so far to catch up, I decided to catch up...
Also just read this on the internet:
- Former American Idol contestant Constantine Maroulis splitting from his band, Pray for the Soul of Betty, People reports. -
I'm sure all who watched last night saw him in the audience for IDOL. Be interesting to see what kind of career in the business he wants.
...And on the Fox News here in NYC after "AI", they had their usual "AI" follow-up and gossip segment. According to their sources, Constantine was spotted being very huggy with current "AI" contestant Kelly Pickler at last week's wrap party. Hmm..
OH! And the producers of "AI" were considering firing Paula Abdul due to her "erratic behavior", and replacing her with Britney Spears.
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Question for BK -
When was the last time you were on stage in an acting and/or singing role? And what show was it?
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And another question for BK -
Does knowing you have friends in the audience make you (more) nervous? Or do you appreciate the support?
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I'm really curious about the term underlined above...and its usage here.
Despite the fact that it could be misconstrued as a euphemism for something quite different, I'm guessing it's far more practical...and innocuous.
Hmm...
I've always heard it in reference to learning something in a short amount of time. Sort of like a compressed rehearsal period.
As for it's origins... ??? Maybe people used to go to the wood-shed in order to have some privacy while they were trying to learn something or practice.
???
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Hey y'all!
I'm back in town after a drama-filled family week for my sister's wedding. Oy.
Does anyone know anything about Asian theatre stars? I need a King of Siam.
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As for "AI"...
I actually think Ace does have a voice, but I think he's trying too hard to be "new" and "hip" and "different". He sounded like he was whining through the song last night - even to the point of being nasal and unsupported breath-wise. I'm guessing he was going for that sexy, breathy sound, but it just wasn't working. And he needs to stop working those eyes, that whole final "sexy stare" at the end of his songs is just getting too too.
And did anyone else notice that in the wrap-up clip, they used a different clip than the "live" performance? His falsetto was actually stronger and more on pitch in the clip than it was on the performance. Mandissa also had different hair too in the wrap-up, and Paris' clip sounded different too. I know they do rehearsals beforehand, so...
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A trip to the woodshed has always held a much different meaning to me... although I suspect a trip to the woodshed did teach lessons in a relatively short period of time
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Also just read this on the internet:
- Former American Idol contestant Constantine Maroulis splitting from his band, Pray for the Soul of Betty, People reports. -
I'm sure all who watched last night saw him in the audience for IDOL. Be interesting to see what kind of career in the business he wants.
I had read last year (if I remember correctly) that he'd been given a TV deal. Does anyone else know if this is true...or still happening?
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Hey y'all!
I'm back in town after a drama-filled family week for my sister's wedding. Oy.
Does anyone know anything about Asian theatre stars? I need a King of Siam.
Hmm... Too bad I'm not old enough to play the King.
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Do you still need a Tuptim? I've been working on my high A-sharp.
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*Oh, I guess I still need to get that invoice out. Thanks for the reminder.
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Hey y'all!
I'm back in town after a drama-filled family week for my sister's wedding. Oy.
Does anyone know anything about Asian theatre stars? I need a King of Siam.
Dang, Jose is already booked
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And welcome back from your sister's wedding, DR Joy.
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Well... I need to make it to Fed Ex to drop off a couple of things before 6:00, and then it's back to The Palace.
Laters...
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According to the time signature, Jose and I replied at exactly the same time to Joy!!
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Joy, welcome back from the wedding. Will you get a book out of it? Or a good script ? :D
I hope you had fun at least!
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Mr BK opening on Friday night in LA and DR JOSE opening on Saturday night on Broadway.
Where else on ALL of the internet.
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Yes, I agree with DRS MBARNUM & RLP....we need more ADAM-12 and ROARING TWENTIES and THE ALASKANS!
77 SUNSET STRIP would also be nice to have....
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THE MAN FROM UNCLE has made it to VHS....not sure if it's on DVD yet.
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Big news on Channel 6 (former home of Frances Farmer) - fire house in Beech Grove....burned down. Old man has a dog that can count to five!
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Big news on Channel 6 (former home of Frances Farmer) - fire house in Beech Grove....burned down. Old man has a dog that can count to five!
Embrace it for all you're worth.
That sort of down-home simplicity is also an endangered species.
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OH! And the producers of "AI" were considering firing Paula Abdul due to her "erratic behavior", and replacing her with Britney Spears.
;D
Sure wish they'd threaten us with someone who can really sing well.
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Hey y'all!
I'm back in town after a drama-filled family week for my sister's wedding. Oy.
Does anyone know anything about Asian theatre stars? I need a King of Siam.
Yul Brynner....
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I had read last year (if I remember correctly) that he'd been given a TV deal. Does anyone else know if this is true...or still happening?
I just read this. The network in question passed on his pilot show; I can't remember now if it was ABC, Fox, or the new CW network.
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IDOL has been very upfront about the fact that they often use dress rehearsal clips in the montage in the end since it's so hard to edit clips from the live show so quickly for that final sequence. This is especially true for the last couple of singers where it would be impossible to edit their clips in mere minutes after they've just performed.
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The week that Paula got mad at Simon and moved to the end of the table away from him was her best week ever as a judge. Having to lead off the proceedings, she couldn't just parrot Randy but had to come up with comments first, and she was surprisingly good that week.
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Where is the I LOVE LUCY Season Six box set? I know that Desi Arnaz sold the first five years to CBS, but since VIACOM/Paramount has been broadcasting all six seasons, don't they have the DVD rights? Maybe not.
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As for "AI"...
I actually think Ace does have a voice, but I think he's trying too hard to be "new" and "hip" and "different". He sounded like he was whining through the song last night - even to the point of being nasal and unsupported breath-wise. I'm guessing he was going for that sexy, breathy sound, but it just wasn't working. And he needs to stop working those eyes, that whole final "sexy stare" at the end of his songs is just getting too too.
You're right; that's exactly what he was doing, and he didn't have the voice to pull it off or at least, he wasn't enough in control of his instrument to be able to do anything with it resulting in a tentative, uninvolving rendition of the song.
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Where is the I LOVE LUCY Season Six box set? I know that Desi Arnaz sold the first five years to CBS, but since VIACOM/Paramount has been broadcasting all six seasons, don't they have the DVD rights? Maybe not.
It's coming. I can't remember the date, but I did read about it coming up this year.
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We got a lot of work done this morning, and some new parts, which means I have to head back in in a little bit and do some more wood-shedding.
I'm really curious about the term underlined above...and its usage here.
Despite the fact that it could be misconstrued as a euphemism for something quite different, I'm guessing it's far more practical...and innocuous.
I've always heard it in reference to learning something in a short amount of time. Sort of like a compressed rehearsal period.
I've only heard it in reference to barbershop singing...when they "woodshop," a bunch of guys (or gals) improvise barbershop chords/parts on a song and make up everything. Basically, a barbershop jam session. :)
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Page Five HOME ON THE RANGE Dance!!!
(my pick as the most underrated of the Disney animated features)
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The week that Paula got mad at Simon and moved to the end of the table away from him was her best week ever as a judge. Having to lead off the proceedings, she couldn't just parrot Randy but had to come up with comments first, and she was surprisingly good that week.
Paula was totally obnoxious last night...all that slapping of Simon and trying to drown him out...he NEVER does that to her when she's critiquing.
She's really out of control....
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Paula was totally obnoxious last night...all that slapping of Simon and trying to drown him out...he NEVER does that to her when she's critiquing.
She's really out of control....
I agree. I guess the producers just don't want to rock the boat. Last night's show was the highest rated in the history of the series (apart from the finales).
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Thanks for the info DRMATTH.
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Well, I'm heading down now to clean the den and then get ready for a very full night of TV.
WBBL.
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Wednesday greetings! I don't have much to say, just checking in.
DR Joy - glad to see you back from the wedding. Did everyone remember that the day belonged to the bride and groom?
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Wow...May 2 - and the Doris Day Special on May 30....that is going to be a great month for DVD's!!
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Hi DRGINNY!
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For all:
What TV shows would you like to see on DVD?
St. Elsewhere
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Hi, DR JRand! Are you finished with your rigamarole?
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Going to watch HOT MILLIONS....never seen it.... hmmmm
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Hi, DR JRand! Are you finished with your rigamarole?
Finally!! Yes....whew! 8)
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Can't believe it's taken me this much time to post this (and I'm not the first):
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BK'S CLOSE AND PERSONAL FRIEND, STEPHEN SONDHEIM!!
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And Happy Birthday to Andrew Lloyd Webber, too!
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Happy Birthday to Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd WEbber
BTW, Love Cats!! I need to find a replacement for my cd copy... my car had a fit with it today and it is now warped..... :(
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Someday I want to see Les Miserables again!!
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Question:
Anyone know if the soundtrack for Come Back to tthe Five and Dime is available on CD?
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George, I have really enjoyed the Sweeney Todd CD.... BTW, Robert Clary is crooning away on the work puter. STudents are enjoying it.
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Glad you like them! ;D
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Just read that actor Britt Lomond died this morning. Fans of TV's Zorro will remember him well.
(http://www.geocities.com/zorro_60031/BrittLunging1.jpg)
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Tonight I have date with George (from South Beach) as he is driving through town on his way back home from his mom's house in Portland. We are going to go out for dinner, but I don't know where just yet....sort of a drive-thru dinner date I guess.
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Hiya, all!
I just read through yesterday's posts, and see some questions from DR's George, TCB and Jose about the show this Saturday night...
I was Artistic Director of the Radost Folk Ensemble from 1999-2001 - Radost is the Northwest's premiere ethnic music and dance ensemble. I produced their 25th Anniversary CD, HEIRLOOM. Since then, I have also served as chorusmaster and tech advisor, auctioneer for 4 of their annual fundraising auctions, blahblahblah.
So they called me a couple of weeks ago, and asked if I would Stage Manage this 30th Anniversary Concert at Kane Hall on Saturday night. But there are other problems I will be dealing with - one of them: the Bulgarians' interminable costume changes. I solved this problem yesterday, during my shower...
Ahhh, the mental image that statement brought to mind...
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ASK BK DAY
BK, did you ever watch THE RED TENT? I believe I am the only person I know who liked that film, which means it would probably be perfect for MBarnum and Rodzinski.
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TAR was very good last night and I am satisfied with the results.
That is all.
Agreed
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Re: last night's AMAZING RACE.
SPOILERS for last night's show.
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I loved that there was so much to do last night. But what happened to the cillaliz computer crash airport thing. I did not see that!
SPOILER ALERT
DR Jennifer, it was at the beginning in Moscow. It was why only a couple teams got the nighttime flights
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I am looking forward to "Lost" tonight.
Since I plan on going online when I get home and suss out who goes home from the IdolonFox messageboards, I've no reason to waste any time watching the show when it conflicts with "Lost."
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This is also on DVD, DR Laura:
The Bob Newhart Show (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007IO6PA/qid=1143058050/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_3/103-2563996-5620631?s=dvd&v=glance&n=130)
Thanks, Dan (the Man). Maybe I'll buy it and watch it when the rest of the family goes to family reunion this summer. I can play "Hi Bob" with Hershey kisses.
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Hey, TCB!
Have you ever done any wood-chipping?
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This day has moved quickly, considering it's Wednesday.
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Ha-CHAH!
A Drunken Cossacks Page 6 Dance!
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Hey, TCB!
Have you ever done any wood-chipping?
YIKES!! When I see "woodchipper" all I can think of is FARGO with the leg sticking out of the wood chipper
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ETC......ETC.......ETC..........
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I am looking forward to "Lost" tonight.
I hope that I get home in time! I'm invoicing here at work and have to stay until it's all done and assembled! I'm typing as fast as I can! (when I'm not posting here ;)).
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Hey, TCB!
Have you ever done any wood-chipping?
No, Ron, but I have done some wood-shedding.
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No, Ron, but I have done some wood-shedding.
Drat! Curses! Gadzooks!
THAT's what I meant.
Was it along the lines of Jose's and George's comments?
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NOW AND AGAIN with Eric Close and Margaret Colin
I liked this show a lot. It only lasted the one season and some of the mid season episodes meadered around too much. But the initial and final episodes were fantastic. I actually had a nightmare about the Egg Man!
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Someone asked this a while back, but if you answered it BK, I missed it:
Is there any chance that Kevin Spirtas might autograph his CD for some of us lucky folk?
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Drat! Curses! Gadzooks!
THAT's what I meant.
Was it along the lines of Jose's and George's comments?
Well, except if your Daddy gave you a wood-shedding, it was something else entirely.
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Someone asked this a while back, but if you answered it BK, I missed it:
Is there any chance that Kevin Spirtas might autograph his CD for some of us lucky folk?
I had asked this. Mainly because I thought that his CD-single was going to be signed, but the copy that I got wasn't. :-\
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Grrrr...because LOST runs about five or six minutes over the ten o'clock hour, Tivo is having a hissy fit about recording PLAZA SUITE at 10:00.
I'll show that Tivo who's boss around here!
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YIKES!! When I see "woodchipper" all I can think of is FARGO with the leg sticking out of the wood chipper
me also!!
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BTW, concerning the movie Fargo, only Minnesotans talk like that ;)
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Question for BK -
When was the last time you were on stage in an acting and/or singing role? And what show was it?
It would either have been in 1985 for my play The Good One, or a bit later at LACC when came back to play Banjo in The Man Who Came To Dinner - they both would have been that year.
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Questions:
1. Is anyone familiar wiht the movie House made of Dawn? (Sorry Dan I dont think it is a porn film :) )
2. DR Jane, Would you be interesting in an email chat this weekend and I can share some more of my find?
3. DR. Danise, do you have any of the Dr. Who novelizations?
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And another question for BK -
Does knowing you have friends in the audience make you (more) nervous? Or do you appreciate the support?
It doesn't make me nervous at all (although I do tend to get nervous in a general sort of stage fright way) and I do appreciate the support.
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It would either have been in 1985 for my play The Good One, or a bit later at LACC when came back to play Banjo in The Man Who Came To Dinner - they both would have been that year.
coool
BK, I have utmost faith that you will wow the crowd on Friday!!
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ASK BK DAY
BK, did you ever watch THE RED TENT? I believe I am the only person I know who liked that film, which means it would probably be perfect for MBarnum and Rodzinski.
Still havent' gotten around to it, but will.
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I think Kevin will sign - it's just a matter of coordinating it.
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Taping went very well - got the long monologue in one take - took a few go-throughs to get the other one right because we had to coordinate off-stage laughter and sounds.
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BK, I would have loved to have seen your Banjo.
MBarnum, I once went up to Britt Lomond at the Ray Courts Show when he was at a table with his wife and no one was around him. I'm so glad I did; he was a lovely man and we had a terrific chat. I bought a signed photo off him.
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Just went and looked at the photo of Brit Lomond which I keep in a book entitled THE LEGEND OF ZORRO which takes the character from his origins in the McCulley pulp stories through the various film incarnations, the Disney Series, and the later TV series with Duncan Regher.
The photo is one of him and Guy Williams at crossed blades, just from the stances, you can still that Lomond is the better fencer. Also tucked in the book along with the photo is his business card, with his email and everything. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.
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Got bakc two of my posters, framed today, The French Captain Blood which may have been the last purchase I made at a Ray Courts Show, at the coaxing of BK. It looks beautiful! Also got my Scaramouche poster back, signed by Janet Leigh. It too looks terrific. There has been a delay, however, in my MAN IN THE IRON MASK, starring Louis Hayward, so I won't have it on the wall for Julieanne's cast partay this Sunday. It will be the first "do" in the new house and we are busily hanging all the pictures and art. A cleaning crew comes in tomorrow to get rid of all the dust and debris that has come from movers and boxes being opened and just months of unpacking.
One of the great things about living here: As I took Tewkes for his morning walk, three deer crossed the road a short ways ahead of us and when off into the nearby woods. They were quickly followed by ten more. Then a straggler crossed almost in front of us. Then as we went by, another crossed behind us to join the herd. 15 deer in one sighting. Amazing!
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Cillaliz thank for the link on the Ashland family, even if it was too late. ;D
I did hear all about it, and the rescue, from my Wednesday morning hiking group.
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ASK BK DAY
BK, did you ever watch THE RED TENT? I believe I am the only person I know who liked that film, which means it would probably be perfect for MBarnum and Rodzinski.
I saw it when it first came out. I was a youngster. I thought it was long and boring. Probably went to see it because Sean Connery was in it.
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Who was the singing voice for the creature in the The Creature Wasn't Nice?
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CP, does Tewkes get excited when he sees the deer?
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Vixmom healthy vibes to your family.
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Questions:
2. DR Jane, Would you be interesting in an email chat this weekend and I can share some more of my find?
Sure :)
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Charles Pogue, I am glad you got to meet Britt Lomond, ha always sounded like an interesting guy and was someone that I had thought about interviewing...he and Tony Russo were up for the role of Zorro...both Tony and Britt were excellent fencers...Guy was not...but Guy had the looks that they were looking for and he ended up with the lead...but Britt and Tony both ended up as villians.
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Bruce, excellent vibes and xylophones for Friday and Saturday night’s performances!
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Joy, glad you have returned to tranquility. Will there be details of the wedding?
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BTW, concerning the movie Fargo, only Minnesotans talk like that ;)
Ya sure
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I don't think I posted this yet, but don't feel like looking to see, so if I did...ignore it. (scary, huh)
I started physical therapy for my plantar fasciitis today. It was fantastic! One man massaging my right foot while another did ultrasound on my left, then they switched. What a nice way to spend the noon hour. Of course there was some painful stretching, but I'm definitely looking forward to going back on Friday!
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DR Rodzinski - Indiana didn't want Alford...now he's saying he never wanted to leave. LOL
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IDOL spoiler - - - - -
I was delighted with the results. I think the weakest singer has been eliminated. As for as I'm concerned, they're now eliminating from a group of strong singers, and in the five years that the show has been on, they've never had the top ten have so many really strong singers, many of them totally worthy to be the eventual winner.
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I began the evening continuing with the commentary on that last FIREFLY episode. It was pretty steeped in philosophy, however, and kind of dry, so I still didn't quite get through it. I should be able to finish it tomorrow.
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Next up was a MURDER SHE WROTE episode from the Season 3 boxed set. I skipped the two part season opener with Jackie Cooper since I wanted to get an entire story watched, and I only had an hour, so I began with the next one on the first disc.
Wonderful mystery with great guest stars: Hayley Mills, Lloyd Bochner, Pat Hingle, Don Defore in addition to William Windom and Tom Bosley in their regular roles.
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BONES had an entertaining hour more than a tiny bit reminiscent of the Nic Cage film NATIONAL TREASURE.
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LOST had another wonderful backstory, the third one for this particular couple in the show's two year run. Easy to get so caught up in it and also what's happening on the island now so interesting. But argh! The previews from next week gave away one of the unknowns from this week. Ordinarily I don't watch previews, but since I was waiting for the next show to come on, I saw them anyway.
Such a beautiful show to watch in high definition, too. Breathtaking!
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THE EVIDENCE had an okay premiere episode. Not great but not bad. There's no way the crime could be solved by the viewer just by looking at the evidence clues at the top of the show, but I guess having that prior information does make us keep alert to see where the evidence fits into the scheme of the investigation as it's uncovered.
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So, tomorrow will be a full afternoon and evening with the shows I recorded tonight: OUT OF PRACTICE, COURTING ALEX, LAW & ORDER. HEIST, CSI: NY, and VERONICA MARS.
Wow! Good thing the usual CBS lineup is gone due to NCAA basketball and THE OFFICE, SMALLVILLE, and SUPERNATURAL are all reruns tomorrow.
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I started physical therapy for my plantar fasciitis today. It was fantastic! One man massaging my right foot while another did ultrasound on my left, then they switched. What a nice way to spend the noon hour.
Gee, all I got was a pill when I had it.
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I don't think I posted this yet, but don't feel like looking to see, so if I did...ignore it. (scary, huh)
I started physical therapy for my plantar fasciitis today. It was fantastic! One man massaging my right foot while another did ultrasound on my left, then they switched. What a nice way to spend the noon hour. Of course there was some painful stretching, but I'm definitely looking forward to going back on Friday!
I hope the treatments work....
Darn, Maybe I can get them to massage my feet.....
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Heading for bed now.
Good night, all!
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A trivia question carried over from last night....
What former daytime star, b movie actor and early television star has a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame?
I'm almost ashamed to admit I have a guess... Might it be Macdonald Carey?
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Yowza, it's quiet around here!
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Who was the singing voice for the creature in the The Creature Wasn't Nice?
Little ol' me.
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I'm almost ashamed to admit I have a guess... Might it be Macdonald Carey?
You get a gold star!!!!
He played Tom Horton on Days... I have seen a fwe of his movies... He also did a lot of early television. He was a decent actor.
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What a day! I'm pooped. Just back from seeing Michael Weller's Loose Ends at LACC. A nice production, but too long, and if they'd cut some of the music used between scenes it would have shaved ten or fifteen minutes off the two-and-a-half hour running time.
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Yowza, it's quiet around here!
I think everyone is sleeping or storing up for a big night of posting down the road... I got of work a while ago and I am winding down.
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WE finally saw an above freezing temperature today.,. A feat to be observed!!
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I did see a funny sight today on the way to work...
a guy being pulled on a skateboard on the sidewalk by his dog... However, the dog saw a squirrel and went after it and they guy went flying into a snow and ice pile nearby.
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What a day! I'm pooped. Just back from seeing Michael Weller's Loose Ends at LACC. A nice production, but too long, and if they'd cut some of the music used between scenes it would have shaved ten or fifteen minutes off the two-and-a-half hour running time.
That is a long show... I do not even remember Les Mis being that long. Another great show!!
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DR Jose, have you ever done a production in Ford's Theatre?
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Tonight's trivia question....
Who wrote "A think of beauty is a joy forever?"