Topic: FIREWORKS! (Read 35402 times)

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #180 on:** July 04, 2007, 12:49:49 PM »

Happy Independence Day, y'all!

And Happy Birthday to Gertrude Lawrence, who would have been 109 today!

FJL · « **Reply #181 on:** July 04, 2007, 12:50:35 PM »

Skip is off seeing RATATOIULLE (sp?)

FJL · « **Reply #182 on:** July 04, 2007, 12:51:10 PM »

SHALL WE DANCE in honor of Gertrude Lawrence

FJL · « **Reply #183 on:** July 04, 2007, 12:52:35 PM »

I'm within reach of timing post 7777 for 7/7/07

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #184 on:** July 04, 2007, 12:54:55 PM »

Page 7 Dance:

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #185 on:** July 04, 2007, 12:56:02 PM »

Incidentally, it is not George M. Cohen's birthday. That was yesterday (the liar!)

MusicGuy · « **Reply #186 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:00:41 PM »

I'm just popping in to say a quick "happy 4th" to all..... and I agree - it seems like kind of a lazy, easy, afternoon.

...... Lazy Afternoon... a lovely song!

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #187 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:00:46 PM »

Kicking back a little after spending the day doing yard and garden work. Tonight I will be attending the concert on the Parkway which will feature Patti LaBell (as it always does) and one of my favorite bands from the 80s, Hall & Oats.

I'll have to practice the arm movements for "I Can't Go For That". Maybe I can find a video on YouTube to remind me of the motions.

MusicGuy · « **Reply #188 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:01:52 PM »

Hi Fred... with Skip at the movie, I wish i could teleport myself there instantly, and I'd meet you at The Little Pie Company.

.... mmmmm YUM......

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #189 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:01:54 PM »

And the Philadelphia area is currently under a tornado watch! I hope today isn't the day my dreams come true!

Matt H. · « **Reply #190 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:02:55 PM »

Quote from: bk on July 04, 2007, 12:35:17 PM

Will we never get to page seven?

In just a sec.

MusicGuy · « **Reply #191 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:04:25 PM »

Ask BK day ---

Hi Bruce..... the character of "Paul" from the Kritzer book (second one, I think?).... Does he still live in southern Calif., and have you maintained any level of friendship with him? And if you know, what does he do now that he's grown up?

Matt H. · « **Reply #192 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:05:04 PM »

It's certainly a lazy day around here. I was invited to a 4th of July party that I declined (26 miles away). I ate turkey for lunch in the spirit of 1776 (well, it would have been the national bird if Ben Franklin had had his way).

And I have had several enjoyed telephone conversations.

Matt H. · « **Reply #193 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:05:46 PM »

I did managed to get 2 1/2 items watched.

I began with DRIVING MISS DAISY, a movie I always enjoy no matter how many times I watch it.

MusicGuy · « **Reply #194 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:06:11 PM »

Talk to you all later, my lovelies.

Hi Mikey !!

Matt H. · « **Reply #195 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:06:55 PM »

Next, I rewatched Monday night's episode of THE CLOSER, and laughed all over again at some of the scenes.

That bride was a spiteful bitch to be sure! And I LOATHED her arrogant father.

Matt H. · « **Reply #196 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:08:03 PM »

I'm about 1/3 of the way through the next episode of DANTE'S COVE. Doesn't look like I'll get it and the next episode on the disc finished today because I did want to watch PAYBACK and possibly THE PRODIGAL, too, if there's time tonight.

Matt H. · « **Reply #197 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:08:40 PM »

And, I did get the den cleaned so I have that Wednesday chore behind me, always happy for that.

TCB · « **Reply #198 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:16:25 PM »

Quote from: bk on July 04, 2007, 12:35:49 PM

Watching The Prodigal - but it's too light in the TV room, so I'll wait a bit to continue.

Too light in the TV room? Are you using a film projector?

Matt H. · « **Reply #199 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:23:58 PM »

Well, I'm going to head back down now even though it's earlier than usual. The internet sites I usually visit (other than this one) are usually closed for business on national holidays.

Should give me more time to watch DVDs.

WBBL.

brian · « **Reply #200 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:29:40 PM »

On Mon, I caught EVENING at our local cineplex; Don't know how the reviews have been, but I liked it a lot, esp. Miss Redgrave and Mr Dancy. The cast is almost all Bway Babies, the above two I'd seen on my May vac in NYC;Blogging on coffee break at work, reminiscing about Tammy Grimes' albums(now avail on a two-fer CD,) and looking forward to the DVD of one of the greatest films of all time, HOT FUZZ.

bk · « **Reply #201 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:32:50 PM »

Quote from: MusicGuy on July 04, 2007, 01:04:25 PM

Ask BK day ---

Hi Bruce..... the character of "Paul" from the Kritzer book (second one, I think?).... Does he still live in southern Calif., and have you maintained any level of friendship with him? And if you know, what does he do now that he's grown up?

I have not seen Paul (the first name was real, not the last name) since my first year of high school - I telescoped the events in the book - it actually ended in the tenth grade, the friendship. He got heavily into politics, which I don't really care for. I know he was involved heavily in some campaigns in the 70s, and I believe he now teaches politics at a college - he's not in LA. Interestingly, back in 1984 when I was doing The Good One at the Coast Playhouse, about ten minutes before the show there was a knock on the dressing room door, and it was Paul's mother. First time I'd seen her since the mid-60s.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #202 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:38:33 PM »

We are watching 1776, and the messenger is just beginning "Mama, Look Sharp."

TCB · « **Reply #203 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:38:48 PM »

BK, how long have you known Jason Graae, and how did you meet?

Dear Reader Laura, how did you meet Jason Graae?

elmore3003 · « **Reply #204 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:42:04 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on July 04, 2007, 01:06:55 PM

Next, I rewatched Monday night's episode of THE CLOSER, and laughed all over again at some of the scenes.

That bride was a spiteful bitch to be sure! And I LOATHED her arrogant father.

I was hoping he'd turn out to be the killer, but the plastic surgery blackmail was really wonderful.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #205 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:44:19 PM »

Quote from: brian on July 04, 2007, 01:29:40 PM

On Mon, I caught EVENING at our local cineplex; Don't know how the reviews have been, but I liked it a lot, esp. Miss Redgrave and Mr Dancy. The cast is almost all Bway Babies, the above two I'd seen on my May vac in NYC;Blogging on coffee break at work, reminiscing about Tammy Grimes' albums(now avail on a two-fer CD,) and looking forward to the DVD of one of the greatest films of all time, HOT FUZZ.

DR Brian, one advantage of owning a non-regional DVD player is that I can watch my double-disc Region 2 HOT FUZZ any time I want. Not that I'm gloating or anything!

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #206 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:56:27 PM »

TCB, DR Sandra had been a fan of Jason Graae since we bought the CD of Forever Plaid after seeing a local production. Someone let me know that he was doing a concert at UCLA, and without telling her, I bought tickets and kept the secret for two months. I packed a suitcase for her, and got her into the car one Saturday morning with the promise of a Krispy Kreme doughnut. We got lost on the way to Krispy Kreme and ended up in LA. She didn't know where we were going until we got there. Jason Graae always comes out into the lobby after concerts and meets anyone who wishes to speak to him. I dragged our shy DR to him and introduced his best fan to him. He was very very nice and quite touched that we drove so far to see him perform. He sent her a handwritten note and an autographed photo and said to keep in touch. A couple years later , when he had a show at the Cinegrill, we came to see him, and he said that David Engel (Smudge) and Bruce Kimmel were in the audience and introduced us to them both.

We met Jason seven years, eight months, and five days ago, according to DR Sandra. We met BK in August of 2001 while he was still at the label we never mention by name. Said label's site used to have live chats, and BK remembered me from some of the chats.

My, that was a rambling story.

FJL · « **Reply #207 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:58:52 PM »

Skip is back from RATATOUILLE. He loved it.

MBarnum · « **Reply #208 on:** July 04, 2007, 02:03:09 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on July 04, 2007, 10:41:30 AM

Yes, I believe they are from Critic's Choice.

Thanks, Matt. Let's see if Mike (or anyone else) responds.

Jeanne, I have seen a DVD of the Topper TV series recently. I watched one episode but have no recollection of the picture quality. I imagine it was nothing to write home about but I probably had no complaints either. I have some of those budget Critic's Choice DVDs (Ann Sothern Show, and some others) and they look just fine to my eyes. I say go for it!

FJL · « **Reply #209 on:** July 04, 2007, 02:06:38 PM »

If you cross GYPSY with 1776:

Mama's lookin' sharp
Mama's doin' fine.
Mama's gettin' hot.
Mama's goin' stong.
Mama's movin' on.

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