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[vixmom]

At least it wasn't snow

[vixmom]

Goodness,page 5 and it's only 11 pastnoon on the east coast

[John G.]

I've finally decided on the subject for the 20th play in my collection, THE HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS.

I'll reveal the subject at a later date, but he is one of the following:

Burt Lancaster
Marlon Brando
Randolph Scott
Fredric March
Sal Mineo
Robert Mitchum
Robert Ryan
Abe Vigoda
Dick Powell
Ronald Colman
Tyrone Power
Victor Mature

Feel free to guess.

Abe Vigoda is who I'd want to learn more about.

[John G.]

Listening to the new recording of Something for the Boys, a show I have a special fondness for. I don't like the album at all. Sounds like it was recorded on quaaludes and the singing is average at best. For an Ethel Merman show, Danny Burstein in a comedic role should not have the most distinctive voice on the record.

[ChasSmith]

At least it wasn't snow

My mantra these days.

Sometimes I follow it with a little "Amen".

[ChasSmith]

I like almost ALL Progresso soups....but the chicken/noodle and chicken/wild rice and chicken & dumplings are my favorite.

Chicken wild rice is my favorite Progresso soup but I rarely buy canned soup, except for campbells tomato which I do love  on a rainy day, accompanied by a grilled cheese sandwich

Isn't it amazing how universal that is?

[vixmom]

I like almost ALL Progresso soups....but the chicken/noodle and chicken/wild rice and chicken & dumplings are my favorite.

Chicken wild rice is my favorite Progresso soup but I rarely buy canned soup, except for campbells tomato which I do love  on a rainy day, accompanied by a grilled cheese sandwich

Isn't it amazing how universal that is?

It truly is the perfect rainy day lunch

[John G.]

No Carol Christmas in San Antonio.

[John G.]

I did get the new soundtrack to Star Is Born from the library. But it's not the same.

[John G.]

Bought groceries and restocked a few necessities.

[John G.]

It's not rainy here, but it is gray and cold. More bitter than all but one day I remember in Germany.

[John G.]

Instead of soup, I recharged with a plate of enchiladas mexicanas, cotija cheese-filled enchiladas with a deep red sauce. Carne asada on the side. A warming cup of fideo as a snack. Some salsa with bite and a creamy avocado salsa made for a real San Antonio welcome back lunch.

[John G.]

Surprised to find The Favourite is playing at three theaters in town. I may try to get to the movies tomorrow night.

[vixmom]

The mailman came but no Carol Christmas did he bring

[Druxy]

I've finally decided on the subject for the 20th play in my collection, THE HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS.

I'll reveal the subject at a later date, but he is one of the following:

Burt Lancaster
Marlon Brando
Randolph Scott
Fredric March
Sal Mineo
Robert Mitchum
Robert Ryan
Abe Vigoda
Dick Powell
Ronald Colman
Tyrone Power
Victor Mature

Feel free to guess.

Abe Vigoda is who I'd want to learn more about.

Me, too.

 

[elmore3003]

I got four hours of proofreading (45 pages of piano part for Call Me Madam) at City Center, went to the market, fed the cats, and I'm settled in for the evening.  I brought work home so I will work here tomorrow, then go in Monday to check what I need to look over in the full score.  Joshie was in a good mood, and we had a lot of fun, although several people in our line of work were viciously raked over the coals.

[elmore3003]

Listening to the new recording of Something for the Boys, a show I have a special fondness for. I don't like the album at all. Sounds like it was recorded on quaaludes and the singing is average at best. For an Ethel Merman show, Danny Burstein in a comedic role should not have the most distinctive voice on the record.

It was recorded in bits and pieces since 2014 or 2015, piggybacked onto other recordings, I understand, so I'm surprised only two (?) conductors are mentioned.  The casting looks bad, but their bad casting goes back to the Roxbury-Gershwin shows, and I'm not sure I have any urge to ever hear it.  In 2014 or 15, I turned over to the Cole Porter Trust for the beginning of this recording all of the Something For The Boys material in the John McGlinn estate.

[Jane]

Here is DR JANE in Hong Kong.

Thanks.  Our first reaction to the this lovely area was "Rodeo Drive".

[Jane]

Hreat photo, Jane.

Thanks.  Short jet lag vibes to you.

[John G.]

Listening to the new recording of Something for the Boys, a show I have a special fondness for. I don't like the album at all. Sounds like it was recorded on quaaludes and the singing is average at best. For an Ethel Merman show, Danny Burstein in a comedic role should not have the most distinctive voice on the record.

It was recorded in bits and pieces since 2014 or 2015, piggybacked onto other recordings, I understand, so I'm surprised only two (?) conductors are mentioned.  The casting looks bad, but their bad casting goes back to the Roxbury-Gershwin shows, and I'm not sure I have any urge to ever hear it.  In 2014 or 15, I turned over to the Cole Porter Trust for the beginning of this recording all of the Something For The Boys material in the John McGlinn estate.

The By the Mississississin-eeewah is truly weird, beyond the pronunciation. They don't trust the material. And I think that's probably indicative of what's wrong with the whole thing.

[Jane]

DR Elmore, I love garlic, but is that ten cloves in one BOWL or in some greater quantity? Sounds really good, though.

Ten cloves and one can of Progresso chicken soup.  I prefer their chicken noodle, but I had Progresso chicken with wild rice, chicken with rice, chicken with rotini, and chicken with barley.  I liked them all!

I don't know about curing colds but I am confident you are safe from vampire attack

[Jane]

DR Jennifer I feel the same way about perfume as you do.

[John G.]

Plus, the liner notes are strange. I've never confused a song from Let's Face It with one from Mexican Hayride, and the only things in common between Du Barry Was a Lady and Panama Hattie is that both were written by Cole Porter for Ethel Merman. I don't get those scores confused, either.

[Jane]

I wanted to sleep longer, darn.  Guess I had better get up.

[ChasSmith]

I got four hours of proofreading (45 pages of piano part for Call Me Madam) at City Center, went to the market, fed the cats, and I'm settled in for the evening.  I brought work home so I will work here tomorrow, then go in Monday to check what I need to look over in the full score.  Joshie was in a good mood, and we had a lot of fun, although several people in our line of work were viciously raked over the coals.

Oh my.   (that last part)

[John G.]

How's your jet lag, Jane?

[elmore3003]

I got four hours of proofreading (45 pages of piano part for Call Me Madam) at City Center, went to the market, fed the cats, and I'm settled in for the evening.  I brought work home so I will work here tomorrow, then go in Monday to check what I need to look over in the full score.  Joshie was in a good mood, and we had a lot of fun, although several people in our line of work were viciously raked over the coals.

Oh my.   (that last part)

You were safe.

[John G.]

Listening to John Kander's lovely collection of waltzes for The Beast in the Jungle. Some of the work here is really lovely. It's also divorced from the production, which I gather wasn't up to snuff. But the score sure is.

[elmore3003]

I just got a whopping Christmas surprise in today's post!

[John G.]

I got four hours of proofreading (45 pages of piano part for Call Me Madam) at City Center, went to the market, fed the cats, and I'm settled in for the evening.  I brought work home so I will work here tomorrow, then go in Monday to check what I need to look over in the full score.  Joshie was in a good mood, and we had a lot of fun, although several people in our line of work were viciously raked over the coals.

Oh my.   (that last part)

You were safe.

Meow.