Topic: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A BOG OF A FOG (Read 49615 times)

bk · « **Reply #120 on:** July 02, 2008, 12:55:06 PM »

Are we STILL on page four? You'd think it was a Wednesday or something.

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #121 on:** July 02, 2008, 12:55:14 PM »

SINGDAW-

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!!!!!!!!!

bk · « **Reply #122 on:** July 02, 2008, 12:55:21 PM »

So it is written, so it shall be done - page five.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #123 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:07:32 PM »

Kim's musical director, who had told me when I took the job that he was leaving for Italy on July 4, has just informed me that he leaves tomorrow around 3 pm. I've called Fed Ex and it looks as though a package mailed on Saturday July 5 may not arrive in Italy before the concert on the 9th.

so . . . I will be out of commission most of the day and probably most of the night!

George · « **Reply #124 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:11:10 PM »

Quote from: bk on July 02, 2008, 11:40:12 AM

Is Mr. Singdaw wending his way to LA?

Quote from: singdaw on July 02, 2008, 11:44:22 AM

I wish, bk!!!! But not this trip. We're getting hitched and then hightailing it right back to NY.

So, Wingdaw is Wending to a Wedding!

George · « **Reply #125 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:12:49 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on July 02, 2008, 12:37:06 PM

DR George - I thought the beauty of condo living was that the association took care of the backyard weeds?

Well...because it's within my fenced-in backyard, it's my responsibility. All of the common grass around the buildings and other un-enclosed areas are the responsibility of the HOA (that's Home Owner's Association, for anyone who didn't know

).

George · « **Reply #126 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:13:16 PM »

CONGRATULATIONS TO DR SINGDAW AND HIS DH ON THEIR (Legal) WEDDING!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #127 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:16:33 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 02, 2008, 11:48:05 AM

An acquaintance of mine has posted an interview to youtube.com conducted by Jim Whaley, late emcee of "Cinema Showcase", a PBS syndicated show that originated out of Atlanta GA. Jim was my best friend for 35 years until his untimely death in August 1992 (heart attack). The reason for the interview was to promote "The Prince of Tides". The 30-minute show included interviews with Nick Nolte and Kate Nelligan, but only the Streisand segment is on youtube. The station that aired this interview altered the opening visuals to include its own call letters and background. Normally, there were many film clips edited under the exciting "Theme from 'Airport" by Alfred Newman which was the show's signature opening.

Whaley-Streisand-Cinema Showcase

CINEMA SHOWCASE with Jim Whaley as host was my never-miss Saturday afternoon viewing experience. I didn't miss an episode for years and years and years. After I got a VCR, I used to record episodes for later playbkac if they involved people I liked or found interesting (Gloria Swanson was a memorable guest, so was Celeste Holm).

When I found out here years ago that you were friends with Jim, I searched and searched for episodes of the show I had taped, but I couldn't find a single one. I know they're at the ends of movies I taped off TV back in the day, but I've yet to stumble across a single one.

Matt H. · « **Reply #128 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:17:22 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on July 02, 2008, 10:37:49 AM

Well, MattH, you do get to look at Joe Penny, and that ain't a bad way to spend 45 minutes!

Unquestionably there are compensations. I won't argue the point!

George · « **Reply #129 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:18:04 PM »

A Very Happy 1st Birthday to Cillaliz's G(reat)N(ephew) Gabe!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #130 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:20:20 PM »

Much to my dismay and disgust, the Criterions were NOT in today's mail. I am SO disheartened about it. They're already days past street date and although no one but me is putting pressure on myself, I am just frustrated about the whole business.

Matt H. · « **Reply #131 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:23:22 PM »

I was so upset about their not arriving that I did NOTHING this afternoon but watch fun stuff. I began with another MURDER SHE WROTE episode. Again, I had never seen this one before, and among the guest stars was Boyd Gaines looking about 20 and Julie Adams, William Windom and the other regulars when stories are set in Cabot Cove.

Matt H. · « **Reply #132 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:24:43 PM »

What DID come today was THE CLOSER, Season 3, so of course I had to watch one. The season begins with that gut-wrenching story of a family slaughter. I remembered the identity of the killer but not all the details of the case or the motive for murder, so in some ways, it seemed like I was watching it for the first time.

Matt H. · « **Reply #133 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:26:07 PM »

Naturally, I immediately went into another episode, the discovery of the gang member murdered in 1992. I remember the identity of the killer in this one but not the way they discover whodunit, so again, it's like seeing parts of it for the first time.

How do I love THE CLOSER? Let me count the ways. . . .

Matt H. · « **Reply #134 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:27:06 PM »

I will finish that episode when I go back down and go ahead with watching STOP-LOSS tonight. There don't appear to be a huge number of bonus features on the disc though there is a commentary.

Edisaurus · « **Reply #135 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:32:50 PM »

A wedding? Oh, I LOVE weddings!

Congratulations to our dear Singwedding and his DP on their impending nuptuals!

Edisaurus · « **Reply #136 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:34:19 PM »

I also fondly remember Jim Whaley and CINEMA SHOWCASE. Now I'm wondering if I might also have his show on the end of a few VHS tapes...

Edisaurus · « **Reply #137 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:34:45 PM »

Matt H, I'm glad you finally have closure on THE CLOSER!

Matt H. · « **Reply #138 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:48:52 PM »

Here are a few more semifinalists lists on The Emmys. I'll start with one close to DR Edi's heart:

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Patricia Arquette, Medium
Glenn Close, Damages
Minnie Driver, The Riches
Sally Field, Brothers & Sisters
Mariska Hargitay, Law and Order: SVU
Holly Hunter, Saving Grace
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
Mary McDonnell, Battlestar Galactica
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer
Jeanne Tripplehorn, Big Love

No big surprises here. These are pretty much the actresses I would have thought would be in the running.

Matt H. · « **Reply #139 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:50:49 PM »

Next, the men:

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Gabriel Byrne, In Treatment
Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Patrick Dempsey, Grey's Anatomy
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Eddie Izzard, The Riches
Hugh Laurie, House
Denis Leary, Rescue Me
James Spader, Boston Legal

Except for the omission of LOST's Matthew Fox, I can't quibble too much about this list. I would love to have seen Christopher Meloni's name again this year, but he really didn't have any showcase episodes this past season like in years past.

Ginny · « **Reply #140 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:51:32 PM »

Watchin' Oprah and now have another must-visit on my NYC list:

Dylan's Candy Bar

Matt H. · « **Reply #141 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:52:19 PM »

Here's another in the comedy category:

Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
Kevin Dillon, Entourage
Justin Kirk, Weeds
Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother
John Krasinski, The Office
Jack McBrayer, 30 Rock
Tracy Morgan, 30 Rock
Jeremy Piven, Entourage
Fred Willard, Back to You
Rainn Wilson, The Office

Matt H. · « **Reply #142 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:54:00 PM »

One that I have never seen leaked before: the guest actress/comedy semifinalists:

Polly Bergen, Desperate Housewives
Edie Falco, 30 Rock
Vivica A. Fox, Curb Your Enthusiasm
Kathryn Joosten, Desperate Housewives
Annie Potts, Ugly Betty
Carrie Fisher, 30 Rock
Shirley Knight, Desperate Housewives
Jane Lynch, Two and a Half Men
Amy Ryan, The Office
Sarah Silverman, Monk
Elaine Stritch, 30 Rock

Elaine Stritch won this award last year. I didn't think she deserved it then, and I certainly don't think she deserves ANOTHER nomination for the same part.

bk · « **Reply #143 on:** July 02, 2008, 02:00:20 PM »

Back from more errands. Have had no Diet Coke yet, and have had one bottle of water. I'm having a small steak for lunch, perhaps accompanied by a small bagel and small cream cheese.

Michael · « **Reply #144 on:** July 02, 2008, 02:02:42 PM »

ASK BK 2

I noticed that in the superset that is being released on Sondheim they are releasing the Evening Primrose soundtrack with Perkins and Carr, incidental music from the Enclave etc

Are they releasing any tracks you produced?

Jane · « **Reply #145 on:** July 02, 2008, 02:06:57 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on July 02, 2008, 10:07:28 AM

My ankle feels so much better since it snapped.

VIBES IT STAYS THAT WAY!!

DR Ginny, uneventful is good!

Ginny · « **Reply #146 on:** July 02, 2008, 02:07:03 PM »

Best part of my test results from today's visit to the lab is that I don't have to go back until Monday - Happy Independence Day to me!

Jane · « **Reply #147 on:** July 02, 2008, 02:09:25 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 02, 2008, 11:48:05 AM

Jim was my best friend for 35 years until his untimely death in August 1992 (heart attack).

Whaley-Streisand-Cinema Showcase

I enjoyed the interview. It is nice, yet bittersweet, to watch your friend.

Jane · « **Reply #148 on:** July 02, 2008, 02:11:48 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on July 02, 2008, 12:14:37 PM

There's just nighthawks, bats, coyotes, jackrabbits, and cottontails that early in the morning.

Here it can be skunks so I try not to go out before 7:30. Do you have streetlights? We don't, making it far more dangerous to go so early. Lately I'm not even getting out of bed to watch the sunrise

Matt H. · « **Reply #149 on:** July 02, 2008, 02:12:45 PM »

I have some computer maintenance stuff to take care of, and then I'll head back down for the evening's viewing schedule.

WBBL.

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