Topic: THE FAERIE PIPERS (Read 8570 times)

Druxy · « **Reply #30 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:26:04 AM »

TOD

I've never been one for television specials, but the one that I do remember aired back n the 1950s...and I don't believe it's available on home video.

I don't even recall the exact name of it (Ford?), but it featured a terrific duet with Ethel Merman and Mary Martin.

Ben · « **Reply #31 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:29:09 AM »

Quote from: Druxy on June 12, 2012, 07:26:04 AM

TOD

I've never been one for television specials, but the one that I do remember aired back n the 1950s...and I don't believe it's available on home video.

I don't even recall the exact name of it (Ford?), but it featured a terrific duet with Ethel Merman and Mary Martin.

It was broadcast in 1953 and it was the Ford 50th Anniversary Television Show

John G. · « **Reply #32 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:30:25 AM »

Quote from: Jrand61 on June 12, 2012, 07:15:51 AM

Hurray for DR DOUG R. Ice cubes for everyone!

And some gin to go with them.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #33 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:30:59 AM »

With the few examples already posted, it's obvious there are more great specials than I'll ever remember I saw, not to mention those never seen or known about.

And thanks to DR Jrand61 for the memories of the TV Guide treatment of same. TV Guide was, itself, special.

John G. · « **Reply #34 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:33:37 AM »

TOD 2:

I'm sure to remember more as the day goes on, but I just dredged up a memory of several very funny Bette Midler specials, including one with Dustin Hoffman.

In the worst category, I'd put a Liberace special I once saw a little of. I was not a fan.

JMK · « **Reply #35 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:47:51 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on June 12, 2012, 04:27:43 AM

Worst:
Star Wars Holiday Special, anyone?

I've mentioned this before, but trivia points if you know who wrote the score.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #36 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:48:08 AM »

Quote from: Ben on June 12, 2012, 07:29:09 AM

Quote from: Druxy on June 12, 2012, 07:26:04 AM
TOD

I've never been one for television specials, but the one that I do remember aired back n the 1950s...and I don't believe it's available on home video.

I don't even recall the exact name of it (Ford?), but it featured a terrific duet with Ethel Merman and Mary Martin.

It was broadcast in 1953 and it was the Ford 50th Anniversary Television Show

While the entire Ford 50th Anniversary Show isn't available (I think it was something like a FIVE hour show!), the Merman/Martin duet is on dvd and for sale at Amazon.

MBarnum · « **Reply #37 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:48:36 AM »

Hmmm....might have to give the TOD some extra thought. I know I saw TV specials back in the early 70s, but at such a tender age I am not sure what they were, or who was in them....other than the Christmas specials.

Ginny · « **Reply #38 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:51:17 AM »

Tuesday morning greetings! It's very humid here in SW Ohio today and our soon-to-be-replaced AC is not working. Richard called the HVAC guys and they said we'd be put at the top of the list...

Ginny · « **Reply #39 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:52:03 AM »

Quote from: Ben on June 12, 2012, 07:22:07 AM

Yes I tried to put my hair in a bun but I don't have enough left.

All in good fun, Ginny. I love Librarians (you too, George)

Trust me, DR Ben, I've heard it all...

Have fun being an information waiter today!

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #40 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:54:40 AM »

Quote from: JMK on June 12, 2012, 07:47:51 AM

Quote from: ChasSmith on June 12, 2012, 04:27:43 AM

Worst:
Star Wars Holiday Special, anyone?

I've mentioned this before, but trivia points if you know who wrote the score.

Edmundo Ros!

JMK · « **Reply #41 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:59:47 AM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on June 12, 2012, 07:54:40 AM

Quote from: JMK on June 12, 2012, 07:47:51 AM
Quote from: ChasSmith on June 12, 2012, 04:27:43 AM

Worst:
Star Wars Holiday Special, anyone?

I've mentioned this before, but trivia points if you know who wrote the score.

Edmundo Ros!

Druxy · « **Reply #42 on:** June 12, 2012, 08:23:43 AM »

Quote from: Ben on June 12, 2012, 07:29:09 AM

Quote from: Druxy on June 12, 2012, 07:26:04 AM
TOD

I've never been one for television specials, but the one that I do remember aired back n the 1950s...and I don't believe it's available on home video.

I don't even recall the exact name of it (Ford?), but it featured a terrific duet with Ethel Merman and Mary Martin.

It was broadcast in 1953 and it was the Ford 50th Anniversary Television Show

Thank you.

Doug R · « **Reply #43 on:** June 12, 2012, 08:38:25 AM »

In the UK the BBC used to broadcast the Christmas Specials which Bob Hope, Andy Williams and Perry Como did. Used to really enjoy them.

Jane · « **Reply #44 on:** June 12, 2012, 08:53:20 AM »

Quote from: Doug R on June 12, 2012, 04:10:30 AM

My fridge/freezer saga drags on. The insurance company have agreed a replacement product and the suppliers will phone within 48 hours to let me know when delivery can be made.

Progress

Jrand73 · « **Reply #45 on:** June 12, 2012, 09:08:20 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on June 12, 2012, 07:30:59 AM

With the few examples already posted, it's obvious there are more great specials than I'll ever remember I saw, not to mention those never seen or known about.

And thanks to DR Jrand61 for the memories of the TV Guide treatment of same. TV Guide was, itself, special.

Yes....yes...DR CHAS SMITH.....it USED to be......

Jrand73 · « **Reply #46 on:** June 12, 2012, 09:09:01 AM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on June 12, 2012, 07:54:40 AM

Quote from: JMK on June 12, 2012, 07:47:51 AM
Quote from: ChasSmith on June 12, 2012, 04:27:43 AM

Worst:
Star Wars Holiday Special, anyone?

I've mentioned this before, but trivia points if you know who wrote the score.

Edmundo Ros!

Never heard of him.....why doesn't someone at HHW ever post about this unknown composter.....er....composer?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #47 on:** June 12, 2012, 09:09:24 AM »

Any Fawn News today DR JANE?

Jane · « **Reply #48 on:** June 12, 2012, 09:20:28 AM »

Quote from: Jrand61 on June 12, 2012, 09:09:24 AM

Any Fawn News today DR JANE?

Nope, but then none of us have driven down the road yet. Thanks for reminding me to watch out for it when I leave.

JMK · « **Reply #49 on:** June 12, 2012, 09:25:00 AM »

Quote from: Jrand61 on June 12, 2012, 09:09:24 AM

Any Fawn News today DR JANE?

Brodie?

MBarnum · « **Reply #50 on:** June 12, 2012, 09:32:54 AM »

DR Jrand61, have you watched DETECTIVE DUEL or FOUL PLAY yet? DETECTIVE DUEL stars the gal who was in COSMETIC SALES COMPETITION. FOUL PLAY is just darn fun...although I kept getting the Japanese baseball players mixed up.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #51 on:** June 12, 2012, 09:41:34 AM »

They are next on my list DR MBARNUM. I just finished CLAUDELLE INGLISH and JUNGLE HEAT on Sunday.

MBarnum · « **Reply #52 on:** June 12, 2012, 10:07:07 AM »

Ooh, Claudelle Inglish was good! I enjoyed that one. Had never seen it before. One of these days I will get to Diane's interview and see what she said about that movie....one of these days....

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #53 on:** June 12, 2012, 10:20:53 AM »

TOD:

My Name is Barbra
Color Me Barbara
Liza With A Z
The Tonight Show (Carson's last show with Bette Midler)
Peter Pan (the Mary Martin TV special)
Cinderella (the Rodgers & Hammerstein special with Julie Andrews)
Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall

TCB · « **Reply #54 on:** June 12, 2012, 10:26:23 AM »

Quote from: John G. on June 12, 2012, 07:33:37 AM

TOD 2:

I'm sure to remember more as the day goes on, but I just dredged up a memory of several very funny Bette Midler specials, including one with Dustin Hoffman.

In the worst category, I'd put a Liberace special I once saw a little of. I was not a fan.

Michael Douglas is Liberace

John G. · « **Reply #55 on:** June 12, 2012, 10:33:42 AM »

Quote from: TCB on June 12, 2012, 10:26:23 AM

Quote from: John G. on June 12, 2012, 07:33:37 AM
TOD 2:

I'm sure to remember more as the day goes on, but I just dredged up a memory of several very funny Bette Midler specials, including one with Dustin Hoffman.

In the worst category, I'd put a Liberace special I once saw a little of. I was not a fan.

Michael Douglas is Liberace

Not a big fan of Michael Douglas either. But I thought Matt Damon or Brad Pitt or one of those Liberace.

Matthew · « **Reply #56 on:** June 12, 2012, 10:33:53 AM »

goodbye, hello

I got's nothing but a bed to move. Later Dayze

Ginny · « **Reply #57 on:** June 12, 2012, 10:35:07 AM »

I'm outta here, probably until later this evening. Have a Middfest meeting, after which Richard and I will go to the Y and to a branch of my former employer for a program about chocolate, with a dinner stop in between.

Bye for now!

TCB · « **Reply #58 on:** June 12, 2012, 10:36:55 AM »

Quote from: John G. on June 12, 2012, 10:33:42 AM

Quote from: TCB on June 12, 2012, 10:26:23 AM
Quote from: John G. on June 12, 2012, 07:33:37 AM
TOD 2:

I'm sure to remember more as the day goes on, but I just dredged up a memory of several very funny Bette Midler specials, including one with Dustin Hoffman.

In the worst category, I'd put a Liberace special I once saw a little of. I was not a fan.

Michael Douglas is Liberace
Not a big fan of Michael Douglas either. But I thought Matt Damon or Brad Pitt or one of those Liberace.

Matt Damon is playing Scott Thorson in the film.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #59 on:** June 12, 2012, 10:49:48 AM »

So it's the geriatric version of the Maestro's life......

News:

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