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[ChasSmith]

Fond remembrances of our DR Kerry, who I'm so sorry I never had the chance to meet.

[ChasSmith]

I like this TOD because over the past several years I've become quite fascinated with the distinctions between, and the individual "personalities" of, the studios themselves.  I just don't know how to pull up a bunch of titles for this purpose, and I know if I could see a list of Universal's output, I could quickly put my finger on the films that would answer this for me.  I wonder if it's possible to sort titles by studio and year on IMDb.  I'll give this a look later.

[John G.]

Happy birthday, Donald!

[ChasSmith]

Coincidentally, I was going to mention this Universal film, which DR Michael just referenced, because I just watched it two nights ago for my first time in probably 30 years:  TWO-MINUTE WARNING.  I'd remembered so little of it that it was almost like seeing it for the first time, and what an incredible time-travel couple of hours it provides.

It's the kind of "terrorist" thriller they made in the 1970s, and I can't get enough of them.  The beauty of this one is in the actual filming locations.  Not only do you get some nice ca-1976 Los Angeles, but -- and I went back over it to check this out -- it might be one of the most realistic and "honest" location films I know.  In other words, when a scene takes place at the Coliseum, for instance, or at the Sunset & 405 Holiday Inn, all of the related area shots (streets, freeway off-ramps, etc.) do so as well.  It's rather a marvel in this respect.

I never saw that notorious TV version, but I see it's on the recent Shout Factory Blu-ray, and that's going right into my cart.

[Jane]

I'm getting dyslexic.  I thought I set the alarm for 6:30.  It rang at 6:03.

Groan.

[Jane]

NO MERDE VIBES for MR BK.

DITTO

[Jane]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONALD 🎈🎂🥂

[Jrand73]

I don't think I've ever seen TWO MINUTE WARNING....perhaps I should purchase it.

[Jane]

I often think of dear DR Kerry and when I do then I also think how much DR Laura must be missing him.

Happy birthday DR Kerry!

[Jrand73]

HA!  I found a like-new MINT copy of TWO MINUTE WARNING the BluRay for $14 including shipping.  As I was reading about it, I realized I have seen the network television version.....  I will be excited to see this version.  It has some people in it that I like including Marilyn Hassett and Beau Bridges......

[John G.]

Thanks to Wikipedia, I can address the TOD:

Topaz
Torn Curtain
Frenzy
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Madigan
Airport
Play Misty for Me
Two-Lane Blacktop

And for the title alone: Kitten with a Whip. (Elmore, do not show this to Annabelle)

[John G.]

I’m now 2/3 through Little Fires Everywhere. The author is gifted, but perhaps a little too young. All of her adult characters are irritating stereotypes. She goes back to one character’s youth and only then does that person begin to come to life.

[Ginny]

Thursday afternoon greetings!  After several hours with a toddler yesterday, I'm really in the slow lane today.  We'll probably go to the grocery this afternoon, but I'm not ready to set the world on fire.

[Ginny]

I’m now 2/3 through Little Fires Everywhere. The author is gifted, but perhaps a little too young. All of her adult characters are irritating stereotypes. She goes back to one character’s youth and only then does that person begin to come to life.

DR John G, we heard her speak on an author panel at ALA this summer and I have an advance reader copy of her book.  Isn't that the one set in Cleveland?

[bk]

I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep - would have been eight if the phone hadn't shot off its big fat mouth at nine.  Today I decide if I'm going to let the landline go because you can change your number a million times and these spam callers will eventually get it.  Blocking is pointless because they keep spoofing other numbers.

[Ginny]

Obviously, my last post should indicate that I have not yet read the book...

[bk]

I'd like a complete list of the movies Universal redid for TV - not adding cut scenes, but where they shot whole new scenes.  Two Minute Warning is the obvious, but they also did it for Night of the Following Day and Secret Ceremony.

[Druxy]

Happy Birthday to Donald Feltham!

[John G.]

I’m now 2/3 through Little Fires Everywhere. The author is gifted, but perhaps a little too young. All of her adult characters are irritating stereotypes. She goes back to one character’s youth and only then does that person begin to come to life.

DR John G, we heard her speak on an author panel at ALA this summer and I have an advance reader copy of her book.  Isn't that the one set in Cleveland?

Yes. It’s set in Shaker Heights. It’s gotten rave reviews and it earns them in many, but not all, areas.

[John G.]

Obviously, my last post should indicate that I have not yet read the book...

I gathered that.

[Jane]

I’m now 2/3 through Little Fires Everywhere. The author is gifted, but perhaps a little too young. All of her adult characters are irritating stereotypes. She goes back to one character’s youth and only then does that person begin to come to life.

Interesting 37 is too young-lol.  I was just a bit disappointed as I thought her first novel, "Everything I Never Told You", was excellent.

[Jane]

I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep - would have been eight if the phone hadn't shot off its big fat mouth at nine.  Today I decide if I'm going to let the landline go because you can change your number a million times and these spam callers will eventually get it.  Blocking is pointless because they keep spoofing other numbers.

Then they will find you on your cell phone. 

[Jane]

Obviously, my last post should indicate that I have not yet read the book...

I thought that was obvious.

[George]

Today is Victor Herbert's 159th birthday.

And a very happy birthday to Victor Herbert!

[George]

Has anyone ever written a parody called We'd Like to Thank You, Victor Herbert?

[George]

I have my three month follow up with my nurse practitioner this morning.....his name is Michael Painter.  His name is always printed Micha Painter on the computer print out....so I call him that.

My doctor's name is Brandy Thomas.  On my medications, they only show the first three letters of the doctor's first name, so her name always prints out as THOMAS, BRA.

[George]

Coincidentally, I was going to mention this Universal film, which DR Michael just referenced, because I just watched it two nights ago for my first time in probably 30 years:  TWO-MINUTE WARNING.  I'd remembered so little of it that it was almost like seeing it for the first time, and what an incredible time-travel couple of hours it provides.

It's the kind of "terrorist" thriller they made in the 1970s, and I can't get enough of them.  The beauty of this one is in the actual filming locations.  Not only do you get some nice ca-1976 Los Angeles, but -- and I went back over it to check this out -- it might be one of the most realistic and "honest" location films I know.  In other words, when a scene takes place at the Coliseum, for instance, or at the Sunset & 405 Holiday Inn, all of the related area shots (streets, freeway off-ramps, etc.) do so as well.  It's rather a marvel in this respect.

I never saw that notorious TV version, but I see it's on the recent Shout Factory Blu-ray, and that's going right into my cart.

There's a filmed version of the opera Tosca with Placido Domingo where they filmed the opera at the locations specified in the opera, and at the times of the day that it's supposed to happen.  They also sung it live while they were filming it.  It's really good!

[George]

I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep - would have been eight if the phone hadn't shot off its big fat mouth at nine.  Today I decide if I'm going to let the landline go because you can change your number a million times and these spam callers will eventually get it.  Blocking is pointless because they keep spoofing other numbers.

Then they will find you on your cell phone. 

Fortunately, I've RARELY gotten spam calls.  And since I screen my calls and don't answer if I don't recognize the number, they don't leave messages, so I don't have to deal with that, either.

[Jane]

I have my three month follow up with my nurse practitioner this morning.....his name is Michael Painter.  His name is always printed Micha Painter on the computer print out....so I call him that.

My doctor's name is Brandy Thomas.  On my medications, they only show the first three letters of the doctor's first name, so her name always prints out as THOMAS, BRA.

Oh my.

[Ginny]

I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep - would have been eight if the phone hadn't shot off its big fat mouth at nine.  Today I decide if I'm going to let the landline go because you can change your number a million times and these spam callers will eventually get it.  Blocking is pointless because they keep spoofing other numbers.

Then they will find you on your cell phone. 

Fortunately, I've RARELY gotten spam calls.  And since I screen my calls and don't answer if I don't recognize the number, they don't leave messages, so I don't have to deal with that, either.

I usually screen my calls, not answering numbers I don’t recognize.  Last Friday, a call (that I didn’t answer) showed up that made me wonder.  If my number were 123-4567, this call was from 124-4568.  Rob thinks it was coincidental, but I think it looks like some kind of scam.  No message was left, of course.