Topic: SOMETHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT (Read 16275 times)

bk · « **on:** October 16, 2004, 11:59:06 PM »

Well, you've read the notes, you can now write home about the notes, the notes can now write home about you, and now it is time to post until the write-home-about cows come home (a letter awaits them).

Jay · « **Reply #1 on:** October 17, 2004, 12:06:43 AM »

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHEER TO OUR VERY OWN DAN-IN-TORONTO!!![/move]

George · « **Reply #2 on:** October 17, 2004, 12:25:36 AM »

[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]AN ALL TEMPA-CHEER TO DAN-IN-TORONTO FOR HIS BIRTHDAY!![/move]

Joey · « **Reply #3 on:** October 17, 2004, 02:03:33 AM »

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAN-IN-TORONTO!!!!!!!![/glow]

May all your wishes come true.

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Joey · « **Reply #4 on:** October 17, 2004, 02:08:36 AM »

I do have a question for bk (and the board) though I am not sure anyone will be able to answer it. I was wondering if anyone knew why in tarnation there has not been a cd recording released of Irving Berlin's White Christmas. I love the movie and would love to have a cd of it for the christmas season. Heck I'd listen to it year round. Is there some snafu regarding rights, is there not enough of a demand, or am I just whistling dixie?

Panni · « **Reply #5 on:** October 17, 2004, 04:33:42 AM »

HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS TO DAN-IN-TO, LOTTERY PARTNER AND
MATCHLESS MENSCH!!!

SwishySarah · « **Reply #6 on:** October 17, 2004, 05:22:46 AM »

To have to wake up on a Sunday morning to be at work by 9 is pure evil.

Happy Birthday, D-I-T!

A celebratory hora for you

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Jrand74 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 17, 2004, 06:16:03 AM »

Happy Birthday DiT!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 17, 2004, 06:17:47 AM »

What is the FSM site, I want to read the Peyton Place thread!

I agree with DRPANNI that the Paramount Music Man (as opposed to the Warner Bros Music Man) sounds like a perfect tenant. Except isn't Paramount quite a drive from Studio City?

Did we get a picture of the new patio furniture from Mr BK? I can't quite remember if it was in place when we got a picture of the jacuzzi? AND, Mr BK have you as yet met Mr Cyclops, your landlord?

Jrand74 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 17, 2004, 06:20:29 AM »

Okay.....I have finally reached a decision. I am going to buy some Jerry Lewis movies on DVD.

So far I have chosen THE NUTTY PROFESSOR (Special Edition), THE BELLBOY, THE ERRAND BOY, and THE PATSY - which are my favorites.

Has any DR bought any of these and are they okay? How are the extras. Are there any additional ones I should purchase?

Also has any DR seen the Carol Lynley version of HARLOW? I think I saw about 10 minutes of it once, BEFORE I had a VCR - that long ago - and I would like to see it. I have some lobby cards from the thing and some photos. So any opinions would be appreciated.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 17, 2004, 06:24:23 AM »

DRMBARNUM got me an autographed photo like this at a Collectors Show!

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #11 on:** October 17, 2004, 06:33:49 AM »

Happy Birthday to our very own Dan-in-Toronto!!!

May all your birthday wishes come true!

Matt H. · « **Reply #12 on:** October 17, 2004, 06:40:47 AM »

Back in the 1950's, Decca released a "soundtrack" recording of WHITE CHRISTMAS which really wasn't the soundtrack at all. Rosemary Clooney was under contract to Columbia who would not allow her to be on the recording, so Peggy Lee was hired to re-sing all of Clooney's numbers. As for the numbers without her, many of them didn't sound much like the soundtrack renditions but rather studio re-recordings of the numbers with dance sections cut out. I believe Decca did have a limited release of this album on CD a few years ago, but I didn't get it because it wasn't the soundtrack.

I don't know if the Rosemary Clooney recording contracts from back then are still valid or not, but I think a soundtrack of probably the biggest grossing film musical of the 1950s is a wonderful idea.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 17, 2004, 06:40:50 AM »

DR Dan-in-Toronto, I hope today is special and your coming years festive, healthy, wealthy and filled with anything you might wish!

I'm still rattled by FAHRENHEIT 9/11, so I'm going to check out info on the film Francois mentioned later in the day. This morning is housecleaning, this afternoon is RUSALKA; I checked the full orchestral score out of the NYPL, and I want to follow the music.

I may be E&T from Chat tonight; I've promised a friend to trek to the East Village for a reading of his new musical.

DRTomovoz, are you home? Welcome back!

Jennifer · « **Reply #14 on:** October 17, 2004, 06:41:43 AM »

Happy Birthday DIT!!!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #15 on:** October 17, 2004, 06:42:26 AM »

Happy Birthday, DR Dan-in-Toronto!!!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #16 on:** October 17, 2004, 06:44:02 AM »

I can't promise to be at chat tonight. Today is the opening of SOMETHING'S AFOOT, but we're opening with a Sunday matinee!! This is a new one on me! I've never had the Sunday matinee as the opening performance.

I have no idea what kind of celebrating we'll do after the show, but I'll attend chat if I'm back in time.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 17, 2004, 08:21:54 AM »

Break an afternoon leg DRMATTH.

There is a Rosemary Clooney Cd that was available at www.oldies.com that contains her recordings of her songs from RED GARTERS including some of the soundtrack with Guy Mitchell and Joanne Gilbert and the Paramount Orchestra.

It also includes her Columbia recordings of the WHITE CHRISTMAS songs with Percy Faith and the Mellowmen and Paul Weston. Her sister Betty sings SISTERS with her as she does on the movie soundtrack.

I've always wanted the "real" soundtrack of WHITE CHRISTMAS as well, but passed on the CD with Peggy Lee, too.

Oh well.....maybe someday.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 17, 2004, 08:52:03 AM »

Watching the Biography Channel and saw John Wayne in the audience the night he won the Oscar for TRUE GRIT.

His wife Pilar was on his left......and guess who was on his right?

Jrand74 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 17, 2004, 08:52:28 AM »

hi Jay!

William E. Lurie · « **Reply #20 on:** October 17, 2004, 08:57:51 AM »

I urge all DRs who are true fans of the Broadway Musical to get the DVD of BROADWAY: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL. The PBS portion is, of course, wonderful, but so are the five hours of DVD "extras" including many rare performances and a lot of "talking heads" that had to be left out of the interviews... and not the "historians" of "theatre writers", but the stars, songwritters and performers who the series is about.

Michael · « **Reply #21 on:** October 17, 2004, 09:02:14 AM »

Hello I am writing for DR Michael.

Michael has been under the weather which ended up with a trip to the hospital. He was there for three days. They could not find anything, but he is still in pain. He has appointments with several doctors this coming week to try and see if they can pinpoint the problem. (Severe eck and shoulder pain and headaches)

Once they find out what the problem is and cured. He'' be back.

Danise · « **Reply #22 on:** October 17, 2004, 09:05:22 AM »

Hi-whoever you are and thank you for telling us about Michael! Please tell him our very best wishes and vibes are with him and that we hope he comes home in full health soon!

Danise · « **Reply #23 on:** October 17, 2004, 09:13:47 AM »

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happiest of Birthdays to DR Dan-In-Toronto! Many, Many, Many more!

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Your Birthday is the same as the lady from work who retired. I shall be giving her a call later on today.

I am also sorry to know there is no “real” soundtrack from “White Christmas”. I suppose you could record from the movie itself and burn it to a CD, if you wanted to make one for yourself.

We were talking about the movie, “The Frisco Kid” with Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford at work just the other day. I decided to buy the DVD and found that there isn’t one!

I have lots and lots to do today. Have a good one and I will try to be a chat tonight!

MBarnum · « **Reply #24 on:** October 17, 2004, 09:15:40 AM »

JRand don't keep us in suspenders! Who was next to John Wayne???

Happy Birthday DIT! Have a wonderful Birth Day!

Get well vibes to Michael Shayne!!!!!!!

MBarnum · « **Reply #25 on:** October 17, 2004, 09:18:06 AM »

Last night I decided to finally watch my Criterion DVD of THE BLOB. I love that movie and it was so nice to see it in all of it's glory. It is an expensive DVD but has some wonderful commentaries, which I have only listened a bit too so far.

It had been years since I last saw this movie and am happy to report that it is just as much fun as ever!

td · « **Reply #26 on:** October 17, 2004, 09:18:43 AM »

HAPPY NATAL DAY, DEAR READER DAN-IN-TORONTO!

ALL THE BEST BETTER HEALTH VIBES TO DEAR READER MICHAEL SHAYNE!

I don't know about you, BK, but I thought that most of TEII! looked pretty crappy! The Fred and Gene intros looked grainy and often unfocused; and some of the clips SHOULD have looked better than they did! From startling 3-D quality of THE BAND WAGON shots as well as the KISS ME KATE number -now those were brilliantly represented. I'm talking about the stug such as Katherine Grayson's "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" with lines and scratches and major wear and tear. That said, it's my least favorite of the three, anyway.
Oh, and one more little thing: do you think that the clips that look as good as they do are representative of the forthcoming dvds of those films? (I've never seen the IT'S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER clips look as good as they do here).

As for part 3, well, as long as there is the Lena Horne segment, I'm happy! I like her style. I love her honesty. (and there is more of that honesty on the bonus disc,as well as two numbers). I actually missed part 3 in its theatrical run, but later learned to appreciate its wonderful use of onstage footage and alternate footage. I'm exceptionally fond of Debbie Reynolds' I LOVE MELVIN footage.

That said, it's back to Dennis Potter's PENNIES FROM HEAVEN.

td · « **Reply #27 on:** October 17, 2004, 09:19:41 AM »

Wasn't Babs next to John Wayne when he won his Oscar?

Jennifer · « **Reply #28 on:** October 17, 2004, 09:25:05 AM »

Yes, get well vibes to DR Michael Shayne! ~~~~~~~~~

Noel · « **Reply #29 on:** October 17, 2004, 09:27:29 AM »

Quote from: Danise on October 17, 2004, 09:13:47 AM

We were talking about the movie, The Frisco Kid with Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford at work just the other day. I decided to buy the DVD and found that there isn't one!

Amazed you mentioned this movie, Danise. It's a pretty obscure one. Is it available on VHS? Any DRs with memories of The Frisco Kid?

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