Topic: THE FUN STUMBLE-THROUGH THAT WAS FUN AND A STUMBLE-THROUGH (Read 2359 times)

FJL · « **Reply #30 on:** September 02, 2018, 05:43:48 AM »

I met Carole Shelley after seeing a Joe Orton play she was starring in at MTC. I was on a date with a guy who knew her quite well, and he needed to say hello because she knew he was there. (This was still the '80's, so no email to communicate or adjust plans.) She stepped out into the lobby clearly looking for David, and ran over to him bursting with gossip. Before she spoke too much, David introduced me, she was very nice and asked if I'm safe to tell her gossip in front of. (Since this was long before the net, who was I going to tell, and it was something that was going to be in the papers in a few days anyway, she just knew it before anybody and David could keep a secret like nobody's business.) They said just keep it quiet until the story breaks.

I can't even remember what it was. But she was a delight to meet. In this internet era, she'd have had to be more careful who she said the days-in-advance info around. There were other people in the lobby area, including some who came up to her for autographs.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #31 on:** September 02, 2018, 06:08:45 AM »

That was What the Butler Saw, I believe. She was Faye, the murdering nurse, in Orton's Loot in its original Broadway run.

Jennifer · « **Reply #32 on:** September 02, 2018, 06:20:55 AM »

Happy Birthday to DR RonP. I am so sorry for your loss.

KevinH · « **Reply #33 on:** September 02, 2018, 06:25:21 AM »

Good morning!

KevinH · « **Reply #34 on:** September 02, 2018, 06:26:58 AM »

Birthday wishes and also condolences to DR Ron.

FJL · « **Reply #35 on:** September 02, 2018, 06:27:44 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on September 02, 2018, 06:08:45 AM

That was What the Butler Saw, I believe. She was Faye, the murdering nurse, in Orton's Loot in its original Broadway run.

Yes, that makes sense. Looks like it was February 1989 or around then.

Her most interesting iobdb (off-Broadway) credit was "Shout: The Mod Musical"
http://www.lortel.org/Archives/CreditableEntity/6338

She did a lot of interesting work off-Broadway in addition to her big Broadway hits.

KevinH · « **Reply #36 on:** September 02, 2018, 06:28:04 AM »

I'm invited to my friend Dan's for a barbecue. Well, I told him I'd bring my own veggie burger.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #37 on:** September 02, 2018, 06:41:45 AM »

Good morning, all.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #38 on:** September 02, 2018, 06:43:48 AM »

Happy Birthday, DR Ron. May the year be a healing one.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #39 on:** September 02, 2018, 06:44:13 AM »

Vibes for a most excellent Kritzerland show!

FJL · « **Reply #40 on:** September 02, 2018, 06:55:21 AM »

Break a leg to BK and the Kritzerland cast!

John G. · « **Reply #41 on:** September 02, 2018, 08:03:05 AM »

Quote from: Jrand68 on September 02, 2018, 05:31:34 AM

Anniversary Show Vibes to MR BK & Co.

Ditto!

Jane · « **Reply #42 on:** September 02, 2018, 08:20:28 AM »

What is the name of the British (?) comedy....

Takes place in a small cafe breakfast lunch place owned by a brother and sister. The show is named for the strange character who torments the son of his ex comedy partner.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #43 on:** September 02, 2018, 08:34:14 AM »

It ain't Neil Simon DR JANE.....I know that much....

Jrand73 · « **Reply #44 on:** September 02, 2018, 08:34:25 AM »

Nice story DR FJL.

Ginny · « **Reply #45 on:** September 02, 2018, 08:57:04 AM »

Sunday afternoon greetings! It's very hot and humid here in SW Ohio today...

Ginny · « **Reply #46 on:** September 02, 2018, 08:58:09 AM »

Birthday wishes and hugs for DR Ron...

Jane · « **Reply #47 on:** September 02, 2018, 09:45:56 AM »

Quote from: John G. on September 02, 2018, 05:20:27 AM

Migraine-free vibes for DR Jane.

Thanks. I am doing much better.

Jane · « **Reply #48 on:** September 02, 2018, 09:47:31 AM »

Quote from: KevinH on September 02, 2018, 06:28:04 AM

I'm invited to my friend Dan's for a barbecue. Well, I told him I'd bring my own veggie burger.

Home made or a good frozen one.

Jane · « **Reply #49 on:** September 02, 2018, 09:48:34 AM »

Quote from: Jrand68 on September 02, 2018, 08:34:14 AM

It ain't Neil Simon DR JANE.....I know that much....

Lol, and that isn't the name of a show at all that I know of.

bk · « **Reply #50 on:** September 02, 2018, 11:36:10 AM »

I'm up, I'm up - eight-and-a-half hours of sleep.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #51 on:** September 02, 2018, 12:53:51 PM »

My gratitude to one and all for the condolences and the birthday greetings.

It's a very hard day.

My mother suffered greatly on her last day. Not even morphine gave her much comfort. We all knew she could go at any time, but I held out hope that she might recover.

No nursing home for her now. I am having her cremated. She will be interred in the plot next to my father's grave. When it is my time, I, too, will be cremated and interred in the same plot.

Her service is Tuesday. I have relatives who needed travel time and, with the Labor Day weekend, a Tuesday memorial service seemed best for all.

Will need to get on with life after that, and I don't really know where to start. But I'll get there.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #52 on:** September 02, 2018, 12:57:07 PM »

Same boat DR RLP....after nine weeks.....I am just staying busy....it helps.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #53 on:** September 02, 2018, 12:57:19 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on September 02, 2018, 12:53:51 PM

My gratitude to one and all for the condolences and the birthday greetings.

It's a very hard day.

My mother suffered greatly on her last day. Not even morphine gave her much comfort. We all knew she could go at any time, but I held out hope that she might recover.

No nursing home for her now. I am having her cremated. She will be interred in the plot next to my father's grave. When it is my time, I, too, will be cremated and interred in the same plot.

Her service is Tuesday. I have relatives who needed travel time and, with the Labor Day weekend, a Tuesday memorial service seemed best for all.

Will need to get on with life after that, and I don't really know where to start. But I'll get there.

Stay positive, DR Ron. There's much to do before you can consider your mother laid to rest. Are you her executor?

bk · « **Reply #54 on:** September 02, 2018, 01:15:37 PM »

Many vibes and xylophones of comfort to RLP.

bk · « **Reply #55 on:** September 02, 2018, 01:15:53 PM »

Have shaved and will shortly shower.

bk · « **Reply #56 on:** September 02, 2018, 01:16:03 PM »

Or shower shortly.

bk · « **Reply #57 on:** September 02, 2018, 01:16:19 PM »

Of in a little while shower or shower in a little while.

Jeanne · « **Reply #58 on:** September 02, 2018, 02:37:08 PM »

Hello, everyone.

Jeanne · « **Reply #59 on:** September 02, 2018, 02:38:09 PM »

Vibes of comfort to DR Ron on a most difficult birthday. I hope there are at least a few small pleasures.

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