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Re: SKIDOO
« Reply #30 on: July 20, 2011, 07:36:53 AM »
According to legend:

Marlon Brando was originally cast in THE EGYPTIAN.

He went to the first table read, then when they broke for lunch, he said nothing but left the studio and flew back to New York.

That's when Purdom got the role.
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« Reply #31 on: July 20, 2011, 07:42:44 AM »
I've never seen SKIDOO...and have no intention of doing so.

However, I do recall George Raft telling me that, when they were shooting his scenes, he insisted that he get off work by a certain time, so that he could go home and watch the baseball game on TV.

I always thought that was amusing, since at that point in his career, Raft could hardly get himself arrested in the business, and I'm sure that his casting in the movie was an act of compassion on Preminger's part.

Raft was a nice man,,,but not the sharpest knife in the drawer.
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Re: SKIDOO
« Reply #32 on: July 20, 2011, 07:47:59 AM »
...And we're on PAGE TWO!!
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« Reply #33 on: July 20, 2011, 07:50:39 AM »
And....

Now I need to get ready for my afternoon and evening at Arena.

Laters...
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Re: SKIDOO
« Reply #34 on: July 20, 2011, 07:51:45 AM »
I found the commentary on THE EGYPTIAN rather well done, frankly.
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« Reply #35 on: July 20, 2011, 07:54:20 AM »
In my continuing fascination with the non-existent Terry Baxter (of Columbia Record Club "fame"), here's something kind of odd:  "Terry" recorded The Look of Love twice (so far, that I've been able to find), and both times, "he" changed Hal David's lyric, though in different places both times.  Isn't that peculiar?
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« Reply #36 on: July 20, 2011, 08:03:21 AM »
Happy Birthday MISS KAREN.
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« Reply #37 on: July 20, 2011, 08:04:12 AM »
Maybe Terry is Hal getting it right.
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Re: SKIDOO
« Reply #38 on: July 20, 2011, 08:31:36 AM »
Quote from: JMK on July 20, 2011, 07:31:05 AM
Is no one going to offer Miss Karen a HAPPY BIRTHDAY?

Well, I will.  :)

JMK ~ They are probably wondering "Just who is this Miss Karen anyhew?" ...
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« Reply #39 on: July 20, 2011, 08:33:24 AM »
A most happy birthday to dear DR Miss Karen, who we see very little of around here these days...but whose posts always put a smile on my face!





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Re: SKIDOO
« Reply #40 on: July 20, 2011, 08:33:49 AM »
Well, speak of the devil...!
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« Reply #41 on: July 20, 2011, 08:35:16 AM »
The word SKIDOO takes on a rather mystical meaning in Robert Anton Wilson's ILLUMINATUS! trilogy.  I once "opened" for Robert here in Portland.  It was certainly one of the oddest gigs ever.
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Re: SKIDOO
« Reply #42 on: July 20, 2011, 08:35:49 AM »
Hiya, Miss Karen! Happy Birthday!
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« Reply #43 on: July 20, 2011, 08:35:56 AM »
I've almost forgotten too!
I know, I am very much the E and T HHWayer, and did not intend to become such a stranger (with a sad look of guilt)...
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« Reply #44 on: July 20, 2011, 08:38:10 AM »
Quote from: MBarnum on July 20, 2011, 08:33:49 AM
Well, speak of the devil...!

Mikey, your sweet card drew me in like a beacon ....
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« Reply #45 on: July 20, 2011, 08:42:00 AM »
But who are Ed, June and Eddie (Junior, I'm assuming)? ....
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« Reply #46 on: July 20, 2011, 08:43:12 AM »
I don't know, Miss Karen. But they always send the best cards.
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Re: SKIDOO
« Reply #47 on: July 20, 2011, 08:46:38 AM »
Quote from: Laura on July 20, 2011, 08:35:49 AM
Hiya, Miss Karen! Happy Birthday!

Hiya back, DR Laura. Thanks for the wishes. I'm been thinking about you and hoping you and yours made it through the Haboobs or Haboobes or Haboobies (not sure the plural for this new buzz word for dust storm).
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« Reply #48 on: July 20, 2011, 08:48:12 AM »
The haboobs don't do damage like the microbursts do. Have you been getting any rain?
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« Reply #49 on: July 20, 2011, 08:52:48 AM »
Quote from: John G. on July 20, 2011, 04:55:43 AM
We actually had rain here yesterday. For the first time in what seemed like months. And the plants are all perking up. The eggplant is covered in purple blossoms and one of the peppers is all in white. Hope both of them actually produce some fruit.

Fruit Vibes!!
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« Reply #50 on: July 20, 2011, 08:56:57 AM »
Quote from: Laura on July 20, 2011, 08:48:12 AM
The haboobs don't do damage like the microbursts do. Have you been getting any rain?

But I bet you have to do a lot of dusting -- and car and patio washing ... One really good Monsoon rain about a week ago, and then some off and on little Monsoon showers several days here and there.
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« Reply #51 on: July 20, 2011, 08:59:45 AM »
Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 20, 2011, 07:31:34 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR MISS KAREN!!!!!

THANKS, DR ENABLER -- Where's my BD Monkey Cake?!
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« Reply #52 on: July 20, 2011, 09:01:43 AM »
Quote from: Druxy on July 20, 2011, 07:32:30 AM
Happy Birthday to Miss Karen!

Thank you, DR Druxy!
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Re: SKIDOO
« Reply #53 on: July 20, 2011, 09:03:15 AM »
Quote from: Jrand60 on July 20, 2011, 08:03:21 AM
Happy Birthday MISS KAREN.


Gracias, Senor!
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Re: SKIDOO
« Reply #54 on: July 20, 2011, 09:04:53 AM »
Quote from: Laura on July 20, 2011, 07:35:24 AM
Happy Birthday to Miss Karen. I hope she stops in.

Yes, I hope so too.  Happy birthday, dear Miss Karen!!!!!
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« Reply #55 on: July 20, 2011, 09:05:09 AM »
And there she is!
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Re: SKIDOO
« Reply #56 on: July 20, 2011, 09:06:11 AM »
That'll teach me to post before I ketchup!
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« Reply #57 on: July 20, 2011, 09:10:09 AM »
Quote from: FJL on July 20, 2011, 09:04:53 AM
Quote from: Laura on July 20, 2011, 07:35:24 AM
Happy Birthday to Miss Karen. I hope she stops in.

Yes, I hope so too.  Happy birthday, dear Miss Karen!!!!!

Merci Beaucoup, DR FJL!!!!!
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Re: SKIDOO
« Reply #58 on: July 20, 2011, 09:11:07 AM »
I'm still waiting for my copy of THE EGYPTIAN to arrive (along with THOSE LIPS, THOSE EYES), but I've not seen in for years.  I don't remember it being a particularly good film, but I remember it as an eminently watchable film.   

My BK question:  Is SKIDDO worth seeing just to say one has finally seen it?  I do remember when it came out and the disaster it was.  Does it have enough "train-wreck" fascination to sit through it?
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Re: SKIDOO
« Reply #59 on: July 20, 2011, 09:11:41 AM »
Quote from: FJL on July 20, 2011, 09:06:11 AM
That'll teach me to post before I ketchup!

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