Topic: READY TO GO (Read 17241 times)

Jrand73 · « **Reply #180 on:** May 20, 2005, 07:26:57 PM »

What time is your flight?

bk · « **Reply #181 on:** May 20, 2005, 07:29:27 PM »

Flight is at seven in the morning.

George · « **Reply #182 on:** May 20, 2005, 07:39:02 PM »

Not to change the subject, but let me change the subject...for a moment. I went to tvguide.com and they had an article about tonight's showing of "The Muppets' Wizard of Oz." I searched a bit and found a link HERE to be able to pre-order the made-for-TV movie and soundtrack AND what's also going to be available in the fall is THE MUPPET SHOW: FIRST SEASON - SPECIAL EDITION!!!!!!!!!!!!

THIS article at www.muppetcentral.com goes into detail. There is going to be a lot of bonus stuff on the DVDs!! It's so exciting! I love "The Muppet Show" and was sad that I never bought any of the "Best of The Muppet Show" DVDs before they went out of print last year...but now I'm really glad that I didn't! The other good news is that season one of "Fraggle Rock" is going to be released! I used to watch "Fraggle Rock," but I didn't love it as much as The Muppet Show.

Just had to share!

Now, I'm leaving work so that I can be home in time to watch "The Muppets' Wizard of Oz!"

George · « **Reply #183 on:** May 20, 2005, 07:41:27 PM »

So, my DVD player(s) will be waiting patiently until August 9th!

Matt H. · « **Reply #184 on:** May 20, 2005, 08:08:26 PM »

Had an interesting evening of TV watching. First, I caught (cot) up with last night's CSI 2-hour season finale. George Eads did a masterful job playing a man buried alive. One of the best performances he has given since facing down a gun in Season 1 of the show.

This was the episode that featured cameos by Frank Gorshin and Tony Curtis. Frank looked good and did some funny impressions. It was nice to see him one last time.

But Mr. Tony Curtis was another story. The man has had multiple face lifts which have not improved his looks, and can barely speak. He was obviously reading his lines from a cue card (pretty much making the stories about his memory troubles with the stage version of SOME LIKE IT HOT - did they use the title SUGAR on that tour he did? - a likely piece of true gossip). One hates to see the stunning Curtis in things like THE VIKINGS and SOME LIKE IT HOT and then see him now. Yep, we all age, but to fight it the way he has fought it is a sad sight to behold.

Matt H. · « **Reply #185 on:** May 20, 2005, 08:11:44 PM »

I watched the Daytime Emmy Awards tonight. I won't spoil any surprises by commenting on the winners here, but it was interesting that CBS did not find it necessary to broadcast the Daytime Emmys in high definition, especially since CBS is the ONLY network who now currently shows a soap in high def - THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.

I'll be interested to see if they do the Tonys in high def this year. My first guess would be no.

Michael · « **Reply #186 on:** May 20, 2005, 08:16:49 PM »

Actually I suspected it was After the Ball as I remembered BK talking about it earlier this year. So just in case I created the After The Ball web page for Bruce Kimmel Tribute site. So here is the link to it.

http://www.brucekimmel.com/AfterTheBall.htm

and that was my announcement

George · « **Reply #187 on:** May 20, 2005, 08:36:13 PM »

Quote from: Michael Shayne on May 20, 2005, 08:16:49 PM

Actually I suspected it was After the Ball as I remembered BK talking about it earlier this year. So just in case I created the After The Ball web page for Bruce Kimmel Tribute site. So here is the link to it.

http://www.brucekimmel.com/AfterTheBall.htm

and that was my announcement

It's a very nice page, Michael.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #188 on:** May 20, 2005, 08:44:03 PM »

Good Evening!

Back from the show. My first night back at Keys 2 went rather well. There were a few adjustments to make, and there are few I still have to make (tomorrow).

They got a brand new volume pedal since the last time I played Keys 2, so that was what took the most adjusting to. But, all in all, a good show.

And a great audience tonight too! Lots of hooting and hollering!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #189 on:** May 20, 2005, 08:46:12 PM »

I wish I could join the HHW get-together in NYC this weekend, but I'll be in "Greece" this weekend - as well as all of next week.

However, it looks like I'll have a few "extra" days the week after next, and I'm thinking a couple of spring days in NYC would be rather nice.

*Especially since I don't think I've spent that much time in NYC in the Spring since I'm usually playing a show at the time.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #190 on:** May 20, 2005, 08:47:35 PM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on May 20, 2005, 04:56:28 PM

DR Jose, you might want to check out the contestants for Food Network's The Next Star. Specifically, there's a couple involved.

Has Food Network figured out their real demographics???

Two words for you:

Dave Lieberman

He's yummy!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #191 on:** May 20, 2005, 08:51:43 PM »

DR Danise - Yes, the Fall is quite a "heavy traffic" period in NYC, and the hotel rates start their creep to their Thanksgiving-Christmas peak. Lots of fashion stuff, lots of shopping stuff, etc.

I'd say book now if you can just to secure some sort of decent rate. And, usually, this far out, you can still have the option to cancel the reservation without penalty later on. Were you checking the rates directly with the Muse? or via some travel site? I'd say check with the Muse directly, just in case... you never know.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #192 on:** May 20, 2005, 08:52:37 PM »

DRs Jane and MichaelShayne - I'm sure they accept food deliveries at the stage door of the National Theatre in DC.

bk · « **Reply #193 on:** May 20, 2005, 09:01:57 PM »

Very nice page, Shayne. I will say now that we almost were going to record Mr. Walton's production of Where's Charley, orchestrated by our very own elmore. However, Mrs. Loesser put the kibosh on it at the last minute and we canceled. I must say, whatever her reasons may have been, they were very misguided.

George · « **Reply #194 on:** May 20, 2005, 09:03:37 PM »

I'm watching "The Muppets' Wizard of Oz" and so far, it's cute...not knee-slappin' hysterical, but cute. There are a couple of funny lines after the gang gets to the Emerald City. They knock on the big green door and Sam the Eagle is the doorwatcher. They try to explain who Dorothy is and when Sam asks who the others are, one says, "We're friends of Dorothy." I thought it was funny.

They are eventually brought to see the wizard, but one at a time. The wizard appears in different forms to each of them. Kermit (I think), asks if he (the Wizard of Oz) is related to Frank Oz. That was cute, too.

George · « **Reply #195 on:** May 20, 2005, 09:10:40 PM »

And they don't have to get the Wicked Witch of the West's broom, they have to get her all-seeing eye...her left eye that's actually in her head! Does anyone know if that's in the original Baum books?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #196 on:** May 20, 2005, 09:25:40 PM »

Seven ayem? Whew!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #197 on:** May 20, 2005, 09:27:56 PM »

Nice page DRMS. Looks like you will be working with a fun cast, MRBK. Do not forget the cell phone photos!

I am watching FUNNY GIRL....which I like....but something has always bothered me...and I know in the vast scheme of things it is nothing....but Barbra's 60's hair and nails drive me crazy...then and now.

William Wyler would brook NO criticism of the film, and when anyone dared to do so in his presence, he would always chastise them by saying, "After all, it is the first film that Miss Streisand has ever directed."

Jrand73 · « **Reply #198 on:** May 20, 2005, 09:36:39 PM »

Very close to 200!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #199 on:** May 20, 2005, 09:39:03 PM »

Here is a recent photo of Ninon Sevilla, aka Senorita Wences, star of my movie of the day Aventurera!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #200 on:** May 20, 2005, 09:40:05 PM »

Will you wear your fashionable new clothes into the studio to impress the cast and technicians, MR BK?

Michael · « **Reply #201 on:** May 20, 2005, 09:49:18 PM »

Anyone ever try this website?

Which Broadway Star Will Kill You?

http://www.westendtheatreworld.com/board/printthread.cfm?thread=219415

bk · « **Reply #202 on:** May 20, 2005, 09:50:31 PM »

I've brought a couple of my new shirts and one pair of new pants. Should look suitably spiffy.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #203 on:** May 20, 2005, 09:53:23 PM »

Spiffy is good!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #204 on:** May 20, 2005, 09:55:12 PM »

OMG - Gwen Verdon is going to have me eaten by tigers!

Michael · « **Reply #205 on:** May 20, 2005, 09:55:56 PM »

oh my it is almost 1am! Did not realize it!
Safe trip BK! Take lots of pictures!!!

MBarnum · « **Reply #206 on:** May 20, 2005, 10:08:18 PM »

I saw that your new fave actress is still working too, JRand54!

bk · « **Reply #207 on:** May 20, 2005, 10:08:50 PM »

New notes are up - hang tight for a sec while I change the topic.

MBarnum · « **Reply #208 on:** May 20, 2005, 10:09:38 PM »

I just finished watching the Elvis Presley film SPINOUT in preparation for my interview with the lovely Diane McBain...BK's neighbor at the Ray Courts show.

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