Topic: THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO APPROACH A PROBLEM (Read 28693 times)

MBarnum · « **Reply #240 on:** June 11, 2009, 06:35:52 PM »

I am now poaching a chicken breast for dinner which I will eat while I watch the movie CRASH LANDING, which stars two of my interviewees...Jewell Lain and Bek Nelson (they play the stewardesses)

TCB · « **Reply #241 on:** June 11, 2009, 06:39:29 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on June 11, 2009, 06:35:52 PM

I am now poaching a chicken breast for dinner which I will eat while I watch the movie CRASH LANDING, which stars two of my interviewees...Jewell Lain and Bek Nelson (they play the stewardesses)

What's the matter, Nancy Davis wasn't available?

JMK · « **Reply #242 on:** June 11, 2009, 06:40:12 PM »

Quote from: TCB on June 11, 2009, 05:53:13 PM

Quote from: Miss Karen on June 11, 2009, 05:40:45 PM
Quote from: JMK on June 11, 2009, 05:25:27 PM
According to the ever reliable Wikipedia, Gardner McKay has been dead for 8 years. When exactly did you read this article, Karen?

Today (Really! I kid you not). The person asked the columnist to tell them about the actor Gardner McKay. Yep, the answer covered how he passed away in 2001 at the age of 69, how he basically quit acting after the series ended to become a writer -- and he was a film critic in LA -- and for HHW trivia's sake, cause I know you'll all be asking, the name of the boat he sailed around on in the show was called the Tiki. It also said the series was available on DVD and video -- which is what made me wonder if any/all TV shows can be found or if there are old ones that are basically lost forever.

I am certianly not an expert, but I think that most series, except those recorded on Kinescope, should still be available. There certainly seem to be enough to keep a couple of networks in business.

Actually, no--it really depends on the producing studio and their archiving. Was it Universal whose archive burnt many years ago (MattH will remember, I bet).

TCB · « **Reply #243 on:** June 11, 2009, 07:09:35 PM »

G'night!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #244 on:** June 11, 2009, 07:12:50 PM »

Intermission at The Delacorte -

*And that's a very happy, contented and slightly rained-upon smile.

Jane · « **Reply #245 on:** June 11, 2009, 07:22:17 PM »

DR Jose,

Jane · « **Reply #246 on:** June 11, 2009, 07:23:42 PM »

'night

Matt H. · « **Reply #247 on:** June 11, 2009, 08:00:47 PM »

Quote from: Miss Karen on June 11, 2009, 03:33:41 PM

Question for DR MattH (or anyone):

There was a Q&A brief about an actor named Gardner McKay in American Profile (a mag in our local newspaper) and a show he did in the late 50s, early 60s called Adventures in Paradise. It made me wonder:

What TV shows are still available in some type of format for viewing -- just newer shows and the popular shows of the past, or all shows? I mean, are all old shows available -- or are many old TV shows "lost" for good?

Like, if someone wanted to watch an old show, like McKay's, is it even available to the public these days?

Many shows are available SOMEWHERE but certainly not all. Some were filmed live during the first decade of TV and no kinescopes were made, so they're lost forever. Some shows (like many of the early years of THE TONIGHT SHOW with Johnny Carson) were on videotape which was taped over, so they're lost.

Every show has different circumstances attached to its existence or availability.

Matt H. · « **Reply #248 on:** June 11, 2009, 08:06:52 PM »

What a full evening of viewing I've had! I began by finishing the bonus features on LOST - Season One. When I thought I had finished, I looked at the press release which noted a number of featurettes I hadn't seen (and some I'd seen that weren't on the press release). So, I went back and there they were! I don't know how I could have skipped them (and one was a half hour long).

Anyway, I enjoyed the blooper reel very much and there was a fun piece with Jimmy Kimmel interviewing cast members that was really funny.

Matt H. · « **Reply #249 on:** June 11, 2009, 08:10:56 PM »

I decided since I had time before BURN NOTICE that I'd watch the next disc in my review pile, the documentary HOME on Blu-ray. It's another cautionary documentary about our wastefulness in abusing our planet's natural resources. It was almost two hours long, and featured, like PLANET EARTH, breathtaking photography of natural landscapes and the creatures that inhabit them. Glenn Close narrated.

I liked it, but the finger wagging got a trifle repetitive after 90 minutes. (There there were some positive signs of recovery measures mentioned at the end to give a little hope.)

Matt H. · « **Reply #250 on:** June 11, 2009, 08:12:32 PM »

Very unusual that HOME didn't have ANY bonus features, not even trailers for other Fox films. I can't think of another full fledged release I've seen recently that was that barebones.

Matt H. · « **Reply #251 on:** June 11, 2009, 08:13:29 PM »

Next, I scanned through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. Nothing, but the boys are on tomorrow.

Matt H. · « **Reply #252 on:** June 11, 2009, 08:14:58 PM »

I watched another episode of THE CLOSER from the Season 4 set. This was the annual Provenza comedy show, this one featuring the wonderful Jennifer Coolidge as a clueless bimbo hiring Provenza to kill her husband, and then Provenza having his car stolen that contains all of the evidence against her. Not much of a mystery in this episode, but lots of fun.

Matt H. · « **Reply #253 on:** June 11, 2009, 08:16:28 PM »

And I concluded my evening of viewing with tonight's BURN NOTICE. Just delightful (apart from Sharon Gless' unnecessary participation). And the new policewoman out to nail Michael should be the source of much dodgy fun during this season.

Matt H. · « **Reply #254 on:** June 11, 2009, 08:17:50 PM »

I plan to watch tonight's ROYAL PAINS while I eat lunch tomorrow.

Matt H. · « **Reply #255 on:** June 11, 2009, 08:23:25 PM »

Even though it's relatively early, I'm going to hop off line, do just a little writing, and then head down to bed.

Good night!

François · « **Reply #256 on:** June 11, 2009, 08:30:05 PM »

Since you ALL asked for it (

) here's some more Gavin Creel!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOkZyfw1s_g&feature=related

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #257 on:** June 11, 2009, 08:53:55 PM »

Quote from: Miss Karen on June 11, 2009, 04:35:27 PM

Quote from: TCB on June 11, 2009, 04:17:53 PM
Quote from: DERBRUCER on June 11, 2009, 11:52:38 AM
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I am awake and heading to work. That is all.

Oh! and the NEW policy where I work: you can no longer get a Rewards Card if you don't have an email address. . . .this comes from corporate.

We just got notice that for our payroll, direct deposit will be manditory...no more printed checks. I've had direct deposit for years, so it's not an issue, but there have been some strong opinions being expressed in e-mails. Administration says that it's a done deal...it's not optional.

I remember all the bitching when pay day went from cash to check!

der Brucer

You probably remember when it went from pounds to dollars!

He probably remembers trading pretty pebbles and shiny rocks ...

(just teasing ya, derB)

You forgot the shells and beads that came after the pebbles but before the pounds.

der Brucer

bk · « **Reply #258 on:** June 11, 2009, 09:34:00 PM »

Finally finished with everything and will not even think about writing the notes until eleven-thirty, which gives me two hours to zone out. I did manage to finish blocking the entire second act, plus the end of the first act - so the entire show has been blocked in, what, eight hours? Since the floor was taped out I blocked act two making the best of the weird playing space and made it work for what we're doing. Tomorrow, I'll adjust stuff in act one - while it won't look the way I'd like it to, it won't be embarrassing either.

bk · « **Reply #259 on:** June 11, 2009, 09:35:25 PM »

Some really funny stuff today - our Dick Davis is quite amusing, and Alet is a dream as Mary La Rue. People are starting to find their rhythms, especially Niki Scalera, who is also a dream to work with. Some of our ensemble seems to have real energy problems, so I'll be addressing that tomorrow. These are people who just came off Happy Days' tour and that was a very high energy show.

bk · « **Reply #260 on:** June 11, 2009, 09:36:40 PM »

I actually was finished around five-thirty, came back to the Valley, picked up mail, went to dinner, and then came home and packaged up a humungous number of dealer orders. The bulk of those go out in the morning to one dealer, but I got all the others shipped this evening. That took quite a while and now I'm through.

Sam · « **Reply #261 on:** June 11, 2009, 09:37:16 PM »

Just checking for a moment to say good night.

And a very pleasant Friday to everyone.

Sam · « **Reply #262 on:** June 11, 2009, 09:40:00 PM »

Going through my dad's place is very strange. I am finding things, old paperwork from his life, I never new existed. I just wish he had kept things from all the movie locations he was on. But no luck yet.

Sam · « **Reply #263 on:** June 11, 2009, 09:41:47 PM »

JUST LISTENED TO "GOD'S LITTLE ACRE" LOVE IT.

Sam · « **Reply #264 on:** June 11, 2009, 09:43:13 PM »

Must hit the pillow. Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite.

JMK · « **Reply #265 on:** June 11, 2009, 09:47:52 PM »

Have people already gotten GOD'S LITTLE ACRE? Did I miss when it shipped? Why does mine always come last?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #266 on:** June 11, 2009, 10:03:47 PM »

Good Evening!

I'm back from seeing Twelfth Night at The Delacorte in Central Park... And as I "said" before...

It's just a very "real" production of a play that could be treated in many ways (and still work).

And the rain and the mist was actually a perfect addition to the play's setting. Casting-wise, there's not a weak link in the bunch, and the music composed and played by the Brooklyn-based folk-rock band, HEM, was wonderful too. -And, yes, Anne Hathaway, Raul Esparza, David Pittu, Audra McDonald and the rest of the cast get a chance or two to sing.

I am most definitely going to try to see it again, if not two more times.

*The buzz and chatter among the crowd as I headed out The Park was quite positive, and there were lots of people commenting that they were going to try to get in one more time before they officially open and the reviews come out. -There were actually some walk-up tickets available when I got there to pick up my "virtual line" tickets, and, I guess due to the weather, it looked like a couple of groups did not show up tonight. -The box office staff did say that they were technically sold out at 7:00.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #267 on:** June 11, 2009, 10:05:21 PM »

Quote from: JMK on June 11, 2009, 09:47:52 PM

Have people already gotten GOD'S LITTLE ACRE? Did I miss when it shipped? Why does mine always come last?

DR JMK - We've been over this many times before...

It's because you're a lesbian.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #268 on:** June 11, 2009, 10:06:35 PM »

DR TCB - Have you checked QuikBook.com or LastMinute.com? Both sites offer Air+Hotel specials.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #269 on:** June 11, 2009, 10:07:35 PM »

Quote from: JMK on June 11, 2009, 09:47:52 PM

Why does mine always come last?

ASK AGAIN!

der Brucer

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