Topic: NOTES IN WALTZ TIME (Read 27623 times)

Jane · « **Reply #120 on:** September 13, 2009, 02:53:34 PM »

Bruce, Keith & I did not care for MAD MEN & stopped watching after the pilot episode.

George · « **Reply #121 on:** September 13, 2009, 02:57:45 PM »

BK, I like "Mad Men," but I don't love it. My friend Margo LOVES it...I don't know why. I like that it seems accurate with the costumes and settings and stuff like that, but there are story lines that just don't interest me. But I still watch it.

George · « **Reply #122 on:** September 13, 2009, 02:58:30 PM »

And now, I'm off to my parent's house to meet up with my sister and her boy friend, then we and my dad are going to Seattle for the Dave Brubeck concert!

Until later!

Jane · « **Reply #123 on:** September 13, 2009, 03:02:47 PM »

Have fun DR George.

Sam · « **Reply #124 on:** September 13, 2009, 03:03:49 PM »

Taking a small break from chores.

After Jeff Beck I had to listen to Guy Haines, just to confuse the neighbors.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #125 on:** September 13, 2009, 03:04:45 PM »

Quote from: George on September 13, 2009, 02:58:30 PM

And now, I'm off to my parent's house to meet up with my sister and her boy friend, then we and my dad are going to Seattle for the Dave Brubeck concert!

Until later!

Have a good time!

Sam · « **Reply #126 on:** September 13, 2009, 03:09:54 PM »

Dear Jane,

I think Culture Clash mainly writes for a global audience, but there were lots of jokes aimed at LA and the California audience.

I will also see their 25th anniversary show at Royce Hall next month and their new show at The Mark Taper Forum in December. I really like them. I hope they never stop the intense physical workout they put themselves through during a performance.

Sam · « **Reply #127 on:** September 13, 2009, 03:17:02 PM »

Seems there is drama in this building besides my causing trouble among the natives about the smell of something no amount of incense can cover up. Doors are slamming about parking in the fire lanes.

Sam · « **Reply #128 on:** September 13, 2009, 03:23:32 PM »

Really looking forward to the Christmas release (WSMA) just love the holiday spirit towards the end of the year.

And I get to put up The Nightmare Before Christmas lights next month for Halloween.

Sam · « **Reply #129 on:** September 13, 2009, 03:25:01 PM »

Which means, it's time to put on that cd.

Jane · « **Reply #130 on:** September 13, 2009, 03:28:42 PM »

Quote from: Sam on September 13, 2009, 03:09:54 PM

Dear Jane,

I think Culture Clash mainly writes for a global audience, but there were lots of jokes aimed at LA and the California audience.

I will also see their 25th anniversary show at Royce Hall next month and their new show at The Mark Taper Forum in December. I really like them. I hope they never stop the intense physical workout they put themselves through during a performance.

If it is the same show I will hear all about it on Thursday when Keith's cousin comes for a visit.

bk · « **Reply #131 on:** September 13, 2009, 03:34:12 PM »

I was sure I'd read high praise for Mad Men here, but maybe it was elsewhere. Interesting that it's won several Emmy awards. More interesting is the cost of each episode - I have no idea how AMC became able to play this game - close to 2 1/2 million PER episode. That, my friends, is madness. The producer creator said the style of the show, visually, owes to Hitchcock. The directors all seem to be from The Sopranos, so they're fine. He said all the smoking and drinking are necessary to be historically accurate, but that doesn't make it less irritating, and the characters continue to be so selfish and self-obsessed that it's a little surprising that the show is such a hit with people. It has none of the depth or uniqueness of The Sopranos (the producer was brought into that show early on by David Chase). But I'll stick with it for the rest of season one. Nice to see Robert Morse.

Jane · « **Reply #132 on:** September 13, 2009, 03:38:22 PM »

We saw a sign today on one of the newer restaurants in town:

"SORRY WE ARE OPEN"

I wish I had my camera with me

The restaurant was closed. We never see it open anymore so I just called. Seems they stopped doing lunch, not that we really care. The one lunch we had there wasn't very good. I asked the guy on the phone if he knew what the sign reads. I could hear him blushing over the phone as he laughed.

Jane · « **Reply #133 on:** September 13, 2009, 03:39:26 PM »

I believe there are fans of MAD MEN here.

JMK · « **Reply #134 on:** September 13, 2009, 03:43:22 PM »

Quote from: Sam on September 13, 2009, 12:14:00 PM

Great drive down Sunset Blvd. (from Laurel Canyon to Pacific Coast Hwy) one of my favorite drives. Listened to Chick Corea on the way there, and Santana on the way home.

Malibu has not changed much. Used to spend time at a friend's parent's house in Malibu Colony, I believe in those days her father had a lot to do with making Carole King popular.

Lou Adler?

Laura · « **Reply #135 on:** September 13, 2009, 04:07:50 PM »

Quote from: TCB on September 13, 2009, 12:58:58 PM

Quote from: Sam on September 13, 2009, 11:58:08 AM
Dear DAW, what does WSMA stand for?

The World's Sexiest Man Alive, aka Brent Barrett.

Oh. I always thought you were talking about my husband.

Jane · « **Reply #136 on:** September 13, 2009, 04:22:06 PM »

Hi DR Laura, how are you?

DAW · « **Reply #137 on:** September 13, 2009, 04:23:21 PM »

Mad Men is certainly "talky." I watch it because I enjoy the way they create the time period so fastidiously. I appreciate that they aren't afraid to create characters that aren't likeable. And the writing is smart - they don't spell out everything for the viewer like they do on so many other current shows. That said, it's certainly not a perfect show.

Jane · « **Reply #138 on:** September 13, 2009, 04:25:18 PM »

I don't care to watch a show week after week if I don't like the characters.

JMK · « **Reply #139 on:** September 13, 2009, 04:30:44 PM »

Quote from: Jane on September 13, 2009, 04:25:18 PM

I don't care to watch a show week after week if I don't like the characters.

...and yet you're here, day after day.

Jane · « **Reply #140 on:** September 13, 2009, 04:35:50 PM »

Go figure.

Kerry · « **Reply #141 on:** September 13, 2009, 04:37:59 PM »

I'm here but I'm off again. Back later!

bk · « **Reply #142 on:** September 13, 2009, 04:40:02 PM »

Page five? Just finished episode three - may go for a fourth. But I REALLY don't like the lead character - unlike Tony Soprano, he just grates.

Laura · « **Reply #143 on:** September 13, 2009, 04:51:47 PM »

Quote from: Jane on September 13, 2009, 04:22:06 PM

Hi DR Laura, how are you?

TCB · « **Reply #144 on:** September 13, 2009, 04:54:42 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on September 13, 2009, 01:24:10 PM

I've always been very touched when children wait after a show to meet the actors. You can see that they're star-struck, and you get quickly reminded of the same feelings you had when you were their age and waiting to meet people you had just seen in a show and were enraptured by. I guess ONCE UPON A MATTRESS was the show I had the most people wanting to meet me after the show.

You are so right, Matt H. I have always gone out of my way to be open and friendly with anyone who wanted to talk to me after a show. I will never forget how hurtful is was to me, when Imogene Coca was a total b***h to me when I was about 8 years old. All I wanted to do is tell her how wonderful she was.

Laura · « **Reply #145 on:** September 13, 2009, 05:01:31 PM »

DR MattH, whom did you portray in Once Upon a Mattress.

Jane · « **Reply #146 on:** September 13, 2009, 05:03:58 PM »

DR Laura,

Jennifer · « **Reply #147 on:** September 13, 2009, 05:04:51 PM »

BK, there are a few people here who watch MAD MEN (i know DR MattH does and a few others).

I only watched the first episode and did not like it.

It is critically acclaimed and has won awards. And people do love it, even if it is only on AMC. There are lots of people that watch it on dvd though.

Laura · « **Reply #148 on:** September 13, 2009, 05:05:32 PM »

Quote from: TCB on September 13, 2009, 04:54:42 PM

I will never forget how hurtful is was to me, when Imogene Coca was a total b***h to me when I was about 8 years old. All I wanted to do is tell her how wonderful she was.

I am waiting for the story.

Laura · « **Reply #149 on:** September 13, 2009, 05:06:11 PM »

Thanks, Jane.

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