Topic: I'M A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY, I'M A LITTLE BIT ROCK-AND-ROLL (Read 16099 times)

Matt H. · « **Reply #30 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:58:39 AM »

Cable ratings news:

ROYAL PAINS last week tied THE CLOSER as the most popular show on basic cable, each ranking #1.

BURN NOTICE came in at #4.

Matt H. · « **Reply #31 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:58:53 AM »

Page Two Dance!!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #32 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:00:05 AM »

Ask BK Day:

How was Marc Kudisch to work with (BELLS ARE RINGING revival recording)? Do you have any memorable stories about working on that project?

Jennifer · « **Reply #33 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:10:55 AM »

DR MattH, as much as I like The Young & The Restless, it is just average right now. I know you were interested in the new gay storyline. But i don't think that will be coming up for a while (my guess is with either nina's son phillip or her non-dead husband phillip).

The actor who plays adam is changing this week (which sucks to me), but the story that involves him and a gay kiss is most likely only a heterosexual gay trying to prey on his gay lawyer. Not sure if that interests you.

Ginny · « **Reply #34 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:12:18 AM »

Off to lunch with a friend - bye for now!

bk · « **Reply #35 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:17:21 AM »

Quote from: JRand58 on June 24, 2009, 05:44:06 AM

My first question for ASK BK day.....since I enjoyed the notes so much.

When you are a guest star on a program such as DONNY AND MARIE....is there a formal introduction session.....such as Mr Lynde...Bruce Kimmel, Bruce Kimmel....Mr Paul Lynde.... Or does everyone just jump in and start working together.

How were you introduced to Mr Lynde and what were some of his comments during the production that you found amusing?

On Variety shows, at least the ones I worked on, you just showed up and rehearsed. I think I met Paul Lynde on the set - not much interaction, but I remember there was one sort of unfunny bit of dialogue in something we were doing and he turned to me and in classic Lynde voice said, "Jokes to come." I also saw him in the parking lot while leaving one day, and he was very sweet and complimentary.

bk · « **Reply #36 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:18:35 AM »

Guest shots on filmed shows, the same - you just show up and jump right in. You're usually introduced to everyone, though, usually by the AD. On three-camera audience shows, there's usually a table reading, so that's where you meet everyone.

bk · « **Reply #37 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:22:42 AM »

Quote from: Matt H. on June 24, 2009, 08:00:05 AM

Ask BK Day:

How was Marc Kudisch to work with (BELLS ARE RINGING revival recording)? Do you have any memorable stories about working on that project?

Marc was fine - that whole album was easy/breezy and fun. He was very professional and took notes about studio performance. The only things I remember about the session are the headphone story I told the other day, plus the producers not having hammered out their deal with Don Sebeskey, so there was that drama at the beginning of the session - I smoothed it out, as I recall, and we proceeded. They actually weren't going to let Don into the booth at all, but it all worked out in about ten minutes. Faith Prince is always fun to work with - it was my third cast album with her. And I really liked all the supporting people and knew several of them from other projects.

But the most fun was having Betty and Adolph there for a while. I had nice chats with them throughout the session.

Matt H. · « **Reply #38 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:28:34 AM »

Quote from: bk on June 24, 2009, 08:22:42 AM

Quote from: Matt H. on June 24, 2009, 08:00:05 AM
Ask BK Day:

How was Marc Kudisch to work with (BELLS ARE RINGING revival recording)? Do you have any memorable stories about working on that project?

Marc was fine - that whole album was easy/breezy and fun. He was very professional and took notes about studio performance. The only things I remember about the session are the headphone story I told the other day, plus the producers not having hammered out their deal with Don Sebeskey, so there was that drama at the beginning of the session - I smoothed it out, as I recall, and we proceeded. They actually weren't going to let Don into the booth at all, but it all worked out in about ten minutes. Faith Prince is always fun to work with - it was my third cast album with her. And I really liked all the supporting people and knew several of them from other projects.

But the most fun was having Betty and Adolph there for a while. I had nice chats with them throughout the session.

Thanks. Your mentioning BELLS ARE RINGING the other day reminded me that you indeed had been the producer. I remember when I first heard it being astonished to hear the songs sung by the very talented Faith Prince. I love Judy Holliday, but she was not an accomplished vocalist. Faith really brought out a lot more melody in those songs which was a nice counterpoint to Judy Holliday's interpretations of the songs.

Matt H. · « **Reply #39 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:29:47 AM »

Now I must head downstairs, check the mail, and then get started on cooking some lunch. I'd also like to squeeze in both NURSE JACKIE and BETTER OFF TED before I get back to work with BURN NOTICE.

WBBL.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #40 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:35:10 AM »

Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And Soan and his father are upstairs getting Soan's room together - a.k.a. assembling a couple of pieces from IKEA - and Sammy, our handyman, is prepping the other room for a fresh coat of paint.

And the sun has come out.

Who could ask for anything more?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #41 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:42:53 AM »

bk - I don't recall those Donny & Marie stories either. At least not in that detail.

-Always nice to start the day off with a bit of happy reading.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #42 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:47:49 AM »

DR DAW - You vampin' vamp!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #43 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:48:48 AM »

Thanks DR MATTH - I will switch the cables tonight or tomorrow and file a complete report.

Add me as another great fan of the Faith Prince BELLS ARE RINGING cd - one of my favorites, and I keep dragging it out and loaning it to members of the Program Committee....that one and SHE LOVES ME.....maybe in 2011......since 2010 is already set.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #44 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:49:06 AM »

-And Thanks for posting that WSS info. I had heard about the photo shoot before, but I had no idea about the trash cans. *And there were some other great tidbits of information on that page too!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #45 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:49:38 AM »

Thanks to MR BK for answering the question....interesting....and now I have a new line to use, with the wonderful Paul Lynde delivery, of course...."Jokes to come."

Jrand73 · « **Reply #46 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:49:57 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2009, 08:49:06 AM

-And Thanks for posting that WSS info. I had heard about the photo shoot before, but I had no idea about the trash cans. *And there were some other great tidbits of information on that page too!

And I loved the pictures, too!

Matthew · « **Reply #47 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:51:04 AM »

I'm awake! Waiting for the ADT people to come install the security system, and hopefully they won't be long as I'm heading into SF to see a matinee of Spamalot and I would really NOT like to miss it. The DP scheduled the installation without consulting my calendar (which he insists I update regularly and never seems to use it) but I'm not bitter. No no no no....

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #48 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:53:07 AM »

So... The Governor of South Carolina was in Argentina? (not Appalachia).

FJL · « **Reply #49 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:55:38 AM »

Kerry, so glad you sparked today's notes by showing us that BK clip

elmore3003 · « **Reply #50 on:** June 24, 2009, 09:07:31 AM »

I think I will grab a bit of lunch and walk down to the NYPL for some research on 4 shows:
BABES IN TOYLAND
THE LADY OF THE SLIPPER
LiFE BEGINS AT 8:40
KNICKERBOCKER HOLIDAY

elmore3003 · « **Reply #51 on:** June 24, 2009, 09:24:09 AM »

On the celebrity search front, we've tracked down David Garrison, Teresa Stratas, and Frederica von Stada this morning. Roberta Peters is the only singer to work with John McGlinn we cannot locate.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #52 on:** June 24, 2009, 09:26:49 AM »

For Ask BK Day...

Which recording sessions of which classic - or non-classic - musical would you have liked to sit in on?

MBarnum · « **Reply #53 on:** June 24, 2009, 10:04:25 AM »

Bk, the Donnie and Marie stories were wonderul! Thanks for sharing!

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #54 on:** June 24, 2009, 10:25:44 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2009, 08:53:07 AM

So... The Governor of South Carolina was in Argentina? (not Appalachia).

You can really get lost on those trails if you don't know your way around.

bk · « **Reply #55 on:** June 24, 2009, 10:46:23 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2009, 09:26:49 AM

For Ask BK Day...

Which recording sessions of which classic - or non-classic - musical would you have liked to sit in on?

Without hesitation, Gypsy. Also Wildcat and Li'l Abner.

bk · « **Reply #56 on:** June 24, 2009, 10:46:54 AM »

Back from the long jog. The gardener is here and finally trimming trees and plants in the yard - it's been two years.

bk · « **Reply #57 on:** June 24, 2009, 10:47:11 AM »

Printing out orders.

MBarnum · « **Reply #58 on:** June 24, 2009, 10:55:45 AM »

I want to have a gardner.

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #59 on:** June 24, 2009, 10:59:23 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on June 24, 2009, 09:24:09 AM

On the celebrity search front, we've tracked down David Garrison, Teresa Stratas, and Frederica von Stada this morning. Roberta Peters is the only singer to work with John McGlinn we cannot locate.

Quote from: elmore3003 on June 24, 2009, 09:24:09 AM

On the celebrity search front, we've tracked down David Garrison, Teresa Stratas, and Frederica von Stada this morning. Roberta Peters is the only singer to work with John McGlinn we cannot locate.

I believe that Roberta Peters lives in Southern Florida

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