Topic: THE CLOTHES LINE, THE INCINERATOR, AND THE NAUGHTY PAPERBACKS (Read 5333 times)

John G. · « **Reply #90 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:15:35 PM »

Four.

John G. · « **Reply #91 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:15:44 PM »

Page four? Really?

John G. · « **Reply #92 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:17:24 PM »

She talked about how she met Vicki Lawrence, who had sent her a fan mail with a photo in it. They needed someone to play her younger sister in a sketch that they were planning. Carol called her up. When Vicki heard that Carol Burnett was on the phone, she didn't believe. "Hi, Marsha," she said and was then embarrassed and glad for the call.

John G. · « **Reply #93 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:21:55 PM »

She talked about how Lucille Ball took her under her wing early on. Lucy later told a story of how "the Cuban" did everything on "I Love Lucy." He created the three-camera taping system. He worked out the scripts. he supervised sets, costumes and lighting. All she had to do was show up on Monday and act funny. After the divorce, she signed up for The Lucy Show. She went in the first week not knowing everything that Desi had done. And the script sucked. So, she realized she would have to take things in hand. She called a meeting, told the writers that the sucked and how to fix it. After that first meeting, Lucy said they added an "s" to her last name.

John G. · « **Reply #94 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:25:07 PM »

She talked about how Tim Curry, Bernadette Peters and she hated this full-blown production number that was originally shot for Easy Street in Annie, but nobody wanted to hear it. So, they filmed it as they were told. They wrapped production and went their separate ways. Two weeks later, Burnett had a chin job. It was tiny but noticeable. Then they were called back to film the number with just the three of them. They were going to start the scene from where Carol went into the closet looking for Annie's locket. She told John Huston about the chin job and asked him what she should do about it. His answer, she said, was one of the best pieces of direction she ever received: "Just come out looking determined."

John G. · « **Reply #95 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:26:46 PM »

She also had a few stories about San Antonio, from her love of enchiladas (I thought of you, Vixmom) to how her grandmother's old house had been slated to be torn down. But the city decided to move it instead. And it's now a school for at-risk children. She visited it yesterday and apparently gave them a nice donation.

John G. · « **Reply #96 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:34:17 PM »

Of course, she showed the Went With the Wind clip, which she said was made classic by the Bob Mackie dress. (It didn't start out looking the way it ended up.) But she also showed From Here to Maternity with Steve Lawrence and Sunnyset Boulevard.

She also showed what I think is one of her favorite scenes that she wasn't in: the dentist sketch with Tim Conway and Harvey Korman.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF_C3bO8WZ0

John G. · « **Reply #97 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:35:52 PM »

In short, she held the sold-out crowd in the palm of her hand, and most everyone left feeling happy.

bk · « **Reply #98 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:36:46 PM »

Page four? Really? Maybe I should go back to newspapers.com.

John G. · « **Reply #99 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:47:17 PM »

I started The Last Detail. But I won't be able to finish it tonight.

John G. · « **Reply #100 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:47:29 PM »

Gratuitous post No. 100!

bk · « **Reply #101 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:55:50 PM »

January 21, 1959, I Want to Live at the Stadium - I found it very disturbing. I enjoyed the second feature, too, The Big Country.

bk · « **Reply #102 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:56:33 PM »

And who knew that before the Pix became the Pix it was, in the 1950s, the New Fox.

John G. · « **Reply #103 on:** March 19, 2019, 09:04:24 PM »

Good night, all.

bk · « **Reply #104 on:** March 19, 2019, 09:13:06 PM »

Rio Bravo at the Wiltern.

bk · « **Reply #105 on:** March 19, 2019, 09:18:50 PM »

April 1, 1959 - outstanding double bill at the Stadium, which I clearly remember: Some Came Running and The Hanging Tree.

bk · « **Reply #106 on:** March 19, 2019, 09:23:17 PM »

Opening April 20th Philharmonic Auditorium - Judy Holliday in Bells Are Ringing - I want to go!

bk · « **Reply #107 on:** March 19, 2019, 09:24:27 PM »

Gidget at the Stadium - oh that Sandra Dee girl!

bk · « **Reply #108 on:** March 19, 2019, 09:26:05 PM »

Over at the Biltmore we've got Ruth Roman and Jeffrey Lynn in Two for the Seesaw.

bk · « **Reply #109 on:** March 19, 2019, 09:27:49 PM »

Another movie I have a crystal clear memory of seeing at the Stadium - Rally Round the Flag, Boys. Haven't seen it since, and yet I can tell you the ending exactly.

bk · « **Reply #110 on:** March 19, 2019, 09:33:02 PM »

At Bullock's, for just $595, you can get the latest TV/stereo console - amazing-looking, with a lustrous black-and-white picture.

bk · « **Reply #111 on:** March 19, 2019, 09:34:59 PM »

About to open at the Biltmore: Li'l Abner. Be still my heart. Only Stubby Kaye is billed over the title.

bk · « **Reply #112 on:** March 19, 2019, 09:39:09 PM »

May 27, 1959 - I trek over to the Picwood in Westwood to see The Mysterians. There are certain things one simply must do.

bk · « **Reply #113 on:** March 19, 2019, 09:46:20 PM »

According to Hedda's daily column, Clifton Webb will star with Pat Boone in Journey to the Center of the Earth.

bk · « **Reply #114 on:** March 19, 2019, 09:48:21 PM »

Summer! Al Capone at the Wiltern.

Jane · « **Reply #115 on:** March 19, 2019, 10:04:55 PM »

Quote from: John G. on March 19, 2019, 08:21:55 PM

She talked about how Lucille Ball took her under her wing early on. Lucy later told a story of how "the Cuban" did everything on "I Love Lucy." He created the three-camera taping system. He worked out the scripts. he supervised sets, costumes and lighting. All she had to do was show up on Monday and act funny. After the divorce, she signed up for The Lucy Show. She went in the first week not knowing everything that Desi had done. And the script sucked. So, she realized she would have to take things in hand. She called a meeting, told the writers that the sucked and how to fix it. After that first meeting, Lucy said they added an "s" to her last name.

Jane · « **Reply #116 on:** March 19, 2019, 10:05:42 PM »

Quote from: John G. on March 19, 2019, 08:35:52 PM

In short, she held the sold-out crowd in the palm of her hand, and most everyone left feeling happy.

Nice..

Jane · « **Reply #117 on:** March 19, 2019, 10:07:58 PM »

I had a headache. It isn't bad and I prefer it doesn't get wore so...

Laters

George · « **Reply #118 on:** March 19, 2019, 11:11:11 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 19, 2019, 05:52:35 AM

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~~~Vibes of All Kinds for Larry!!~~~

George · « **Reply #119 on:** March 19, 2019, 11:11:19 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 19, 2019, 06:45:45 AM

I'm sore, but after playing in the halls with Annabelle, I don't think it's a kidney stone or whatever it was I went through in 2017.

Very good news!

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