Topic: ATTACK OF THE CLONES (Read 36503 times)

Noel · « **Reply #60 on:** March 03, 2004, 10:33:07 AM »

Ask BK...
I think I'm attacked by clones, too. There's a folder called Recylced, and, anything I delete ends up there. If I delete from there, a clone is there, etc. What were the specific instructions you were given to stop the cloning?

How do you feel about characters expressing self-pity on the musical stage? It's an issue I'm constantly grappling with, as I need something very dramatic for the climax of my new show. Seems to me that in the heyday of Rodgers and Hart, self-pity was one of the best things around; then, in the golden era of musical theatre, hardly a shred of self-pity existed. Finally, in the era of miserable musicals, self-pity became all the rage once again.

Unrelated note on the Queer Eye musical theatre writer: Don't overlook the fact that the amount of money the writers will receive from either ASCAP or BMI for having songs broadcast on television (and countless re-runs) is much greater than the cost of the reading at Arclight. In that financial sense, his show is already a big success.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #61 on:** March 03, 2004, 10:36:32 AM »

Quote from: bk on March 03, 2004, 10:06:19 AM

By hybrid I mean that most of Vernon Duke and John Latouche's score was jettisioned and songs by Arlen and Harburg were added. I'm not sure how much of the original score beyond Taking a Chance on Love and the title song actually remains.

IMDB adds:

"Honey in the Honeycomb"
by Venon Duke and John Latouche
Performed by Lena Horne
also performed by Ethe Walters

der Brucer

Panni · « **Reply #62 on:** March 03, 2004, 10:37:33 AM »

I had to try a few times to get on the board just now. And instead of taking me to NEW, it took me to the end of the posts. Might have been my computer, might have been some problem. I don't know. ...Back to the rewrite.

Sandra · « **Reply #63 on:** March 03, 2004, 10:52:16 AM »

Well, I am just about to print my paper on genic selection and Darwinian theory. I still don't know what any of that means, so if anyone who does understand it has anything to add, now is the time.

I completely forgot about this paper until yesterday morning. I woke up and shouted, "Genic selection and Darwinian theory!" That really scared the cat who had been sleeping on my face.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #64 on:** March 03, 2004, 10:56:47 AM »

yes DR KERRY I think that was called Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter.

It was okay...Maurice Benard was Desi and he did okay. I think the thing that did me in on that one was the actress hired to play Vivian Vance - even though she was in it for just a short while - it was pretty bad.

I am hoping all the LUCY fans at HHW have read Lee Tannen's LOVING LUCY & LOVE, LUCY the "autobiography" written before she started the "Lucy Show" and locked in a drawer until Lucie found it and published it a few years ago is also pretty good.

And of course everyone has to come to Indianapolis and see "Loving Lucy!"

Jrand73 · « **Reply #65 on:** March 03, 2004, 10:58:26 AM »

Oh and DRKERRY, Holly the zaftig Shar-pei says "Thanks" between bites!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #66 on:** March 03, 2004, 11:01:26 AM »

Yesterday I contributed a post congratulating the Senate on taking responsible action on the Gun Control Bill - having been successfully amended, it was all set for passage before lunch.

However, during lunch the NRA did the dirty-deed:

Fox News:

Gunmaker Liability Bill Goes Down in Defeat
Wednesday, March 03, 2004

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats gunning for a ban on assault weapons unexpectedly forced down a bill Tuesday that would have prevented gun manufacturers from liability after the bill's sponsor said the amendment made the measure too unpalatable.
…
Bush said during his last presidential campaign that he supports renewing the ban on at least 19 types of military-style assault weapons. But he has not stood up in strong support for any legislation calling for a ban.
Nonetheless, Democrats accused the bulk of Republicans of kowtowing to the National Rifle Association (search) after Executive Director Wayne LaPierre (search) sent a letter to GOP leaders announcing that the NRA opposed passage of the bill with its amendments and note recorded votes for future use.

"... Having made our decision, this vote on final passage is a key vote for the NRA and will be used in our future evaluations and endorsements of candidates for the U.S. Senate," LaPierre wrote.

"It is satisfying to know that the truth has come out... it's a pity, the American people have to look and say whose country is this?" Lautenberg said.

There were some comments yesterday about the negative consequences our two party system; well, Dear Readers, it seems the fault lies not with the Parties, but with the Lobbies.

der Brucer (not at all surprised that the NRA has more power than either party!)

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #67 on:** March 03, 2004, 11:06:48 AM »

Quote from: Sandra on March 03, 2004, 10:52:16 AM

Well, I am just about to print my paper on genic selection and Darwinian theory. I still don't know what any of that means, so if anyone who does understand it has anything to add, now is the time.

I would not claim to understand it, but I'll bet you mean "genetic".

Jrand73 · « **Reply #68 on:** March 03, 2004, 11:09:42 AM »

Oh but yes....and I was just at Home Depot where they have the cutest little Garden Genomes!

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #69 on:** March 03, 2004, 11:12:37 AM »

Quote from: Kerry on March 03, 2004, 09:56:19 AM

There was an unauthorized bio of Lucy and Desi a few yaers ago that was very good (and I think relatively true). It ends with filming of the FIRST episode of "I Love Lucy." Frances Fischer did a remarkable job. The family did not approve though (even though it goes along with everything else I've ever read). Definitely worth seeing.

I sort of remember that one. And Lucie Arnez had a mad-on for CBS and swore that she would never bring any of her own Lucy & Desi projects to the network. But I guess bygones can be bygones...

When I was in college, a friend and I tried our hand at an I Love Lucy musical. It never gelled because we could never find a strong enough story concept that retained the spirit of the TV show. Eventually, we stopped trying when we realized that we would never have a chance in hell in acquiring the rights. We did kick around a few fun ideas, though.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #70 on:** March 03, 2004, 11:16:51 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on March 03, 2004, 10:25:07 AM

(And you previously asked:

Do you think people really pay attention to what we say here?

Deed we do!

God sees everything we do.

As Edith-Ann once said: "When I think God is watching me, I do a commercial for him."

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #71 on:** March 03, 2004, 11:25:21 AM »

Quote from: JRand53 on March 03, 2004, 11:09:42 AM

Oh but yes....and I was just at Home Depot where they have the cutest little Garden Genomes!

Hey J(acko)Rand53 - leave the cute little Genomes alone!

You may, however, invite this mature gen(t h)ome for Story Hour:

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #72 on:** March 03, 2004, 11:27:06 AM »

In the mid-nineties, I talked Universal into trying to remake THE UNINVITED, my favourite ghost story too. I got a very nice payday to write a script. We went back to the original book, put the focus back on the sister like it is in the book (though the brother and the love story remain intact), updated it to the American South (they wanted America...the south was where I could get that gothic touch of old England), and we didn't have to shy away from the lebsian undertones that run throught the book.

I thought it was a pretty good...if rather longish... script...but it didn't get much further than that because it became victim of Ms. DeLaurentiis' (the producer) and my breach during DRAGONHEART.

But I really think writers shouldn't remake movies they love too much. I believe in the old John Huston adage, "Why do they remake our good films, why don't they remake our bad ones?" I actually looked at it as an adaptation of book...which is considerably different...than an adaptation of the movie.

So many movies I wish were on DVD. I'd like to see BBC's AGE OF KINGS. A series they did of Shakespeare's War of the Roses plays, from Richard II through all the Henry plays to Richard III. Sean Connery played Hotspur in it.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #73 on:** March 03, 2004, 11:42:35 AM »

You people are CRAZY...some more than others.

Jane · « **Reply #74 on:** March 03, 2004, 11:45:34 AM »

Dab-in-Toronto thank you. I’m pleased Archie is calming down. Years ago I could have used some Rescue Remedy on a Samoyed we had who was terrified of storms.

DerBrucer, our newest God,

WELCOME TO THE CLOUDS!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #75 on:** March 03, 2004, 11:48:30 AM »

The UNINVITED....Gail Russell looked so mysterious and scared....

DRMBARNUM did you rent THE GURU yet?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #76 on:** March 03, 2004, 12:11:10 PM »

Off to rehearsal.

Baba - looooooooooooooooooooooooo!

MBarnum · « **Reply #77 on:** March 03, 2004, 12:16:15 PM »

Quote from: JRand53 on March 03, 2004, 11:48:30 AM

The UNINVITED....Gail Russell looked so mysterious and scared....

DRMBARNUM did you rent THE GURU yet?

Not yet, but I am thinking it might make for good viewing this weekend along with THE LAST WAGON and THE GIANT CLAW! What a triple feature that will be!

Jane · « **Reply #78 on:** March 03, 2004, 12:18:11 PM »

Kerry I’m paying attention to what you said.

WFO even if I don’t respond, I’m reading, concerned and very interested in how you and Joe are faring through this difficult ordeal of yours.

bk · « **Reply #79 on:** March 03, 2004, 12:18:20 PM »

Soon I shall be lunching with Alet Taylor (no more Oury - EVER) and daughter at Du-Par's.

Jane · « **Reply #80 on:** March 03, 2004, 12:20:58 PM »

Quote from: JRand53 on March 03, 2004, 11:42:35 AM

You people are CRAZY...some more than others.

And you aren't?

Jane · « **Reply #81 on:** March 03, 2004, 12:23:11 PM »

THE UNINVITED is one of my favorite Ray Milland movies.

Bruce have some boysenberry syrup for me.

bk · « **Reply #82 on:** March 03, 2004, 12:26:46 PM »

I wish I could have boysenberry syrup! Say, wait just a darned minute. That would be a good boy band name, wouldn't it?

Boyz 'n Berry

bk · « **Reply #83 on:** March 03, 2004, 12:28:36 PM »

Someone mentioned it earlier - I, too, just tried to make the post above via AOL and got the "this page can't be displayed" thing. That is the fault (as always) of AOL not HHW. I made the post without incident from IE.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #84 on:** March 03, 2004, 12:30:27 PM »

Quote from: JRand53 on March 03, 2004, 11:42:35 AM

You people are CRAZY...some more than others.

Your point?

Jane · « **Reply #85 on:** March 03, 2004, 12:30:27 PM »

Yea, it does sound like a name for a band.

Not on your diet?

What can you eat at DuPars that is?

Ben · « **Reply #86 on:** March 03, 2004, 12:30:30 PM »

DR Kerry, one of the headlines from Associated Press on my home page all day has been:

Kerry Begins to Select Running Mate.

Hmmm, does Lyn know about this? Or is said Running Mate an exercise partner with whom you will run the streets of Phoenix

bk · « **Reply #87 on:** March 03, 2004, 12:33:45 PM »

Not much of what I like certainly. I can have a salad. I can have bacon and eggs (no potatoes, no toast), I can have... I can have... Hmmm, that might be about it.

Jane · « **Reply #88 on:** March 03, 2004, 12:40:36 PM »

Bacon, one of the least healthy foods in existence? Does DuPars have a low fat version?

JMK · « **Reply #89 on:** March 03, 2004, 12:56:09 PM »

Quote from: JRand53 on March 03, 2004, 11:48:30 AM

The UNINVITED....Gail Russell looked so mysterious and scared....

Not half as scared as she looked in the booking photo after her drunk driving arrest!

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