Topic: THE SIZZLER SCENARIO - WHY DID I DO IT, WHAT DID IT GET ME? (Read 4892 times)

ChasSmith · « **Reply #30 on:** February 27, 2024, 07:51:17 AM »

I well remember Sizzler from L.A., but I was only in one a couple of times. I'm thinking somewhere in West L.A., maybe out near Marina Del Rey? There was one on Highland not too far south of Hollywood Blvd. but I don't think I went to that one. They were well loved for their salad bars, and I believe they were one of the earliest restaurants to even have one. Am I remembering that right?

They were a national chain - I think - but the only other one I ever saw was here, visible off the Cross County Expressway in the Bronx. In seeing it from a distance throughout the 1990s and the aughts, I always wondered what it would be like to stop in there for old time's sake. I never did, and now it's long gone. I didn't know there were any left at all, but BK has just demonstrated otherwise.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #31 on:** February 27, 2024, 08:18:08 AM »

Whoa. The site is coming and going today. I’m outta here now, and back late this evening.

I also wanted to belatedly congratulate DR MichaelG on the close of the performances. And thanks for posting the picture!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #32 on:** February 27, 2024, 08:36:17 AM »

Congrats to DR JOHN G on his millstone.

singdaw · « **Reply #33 on:** February 27, 2024, 08:52:06 AM »

Could not get on this here site all morning. Glad to see it's back up now.

Freddie · « **Reply #34 on:** February 27, 2024, 08:52:32 AM »

Congrats to John G on 88888

Freddie · « **Reply #35 on:** February 27, 2024, 08:52:41 AM »

and the good fortune that should come with it!

Rodzinski · « **Reply #36 on:** February 27, 2024, 08:54:32 AM »

I honestly thought Sizzler was defunct.

Freddie · « **Reply #37 on:** February 27, 2024, 08:56:32 AM »

Quote from: Jrand73 on February 27, 2024, 07:28:40 AM

Yes DR RODZINSKI that is the movie about the Florida squatters - Follow That Dream. It had a terrific title tune as well.

And a nice courtroom finale.

Unfortunately it also had Arthur O'Connell who I don't like in ANYTHING and he sometimes completely RUINS a movie I would otherwise like a LOT - i.e. Bus Stop.

He also stunk up the screen in Kissin' Cousins.

Elvis sings "Follow That Dream"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4oKEqm_65c

Freddie · « **Reply #38 on:** February 27, 2024, 08:59:18 AM »

vixmom - So sorry to hear about all you went through on your train trip home yesterday. How nice that everyone behaved well, and that that made it bearable.

singdaw · « **Reply #39 on:** February 27, 2024, 09:03:07 AM »

Does al fresco mean with Fresca?

Jane · « **Reply #40 on:** February 27, 2024, 09:26:16 AM »

DR Vixmom, groan on the 2.5 hours to get home but I bet you were very relieved it wasn't longer.

Jane · « **Reply #41 on:** February 27, 2024, 09:26:42 AM »

I am sure the mother's of the girls were grateful for the help charging the phones.

Jane · « **Reply #42 on:** February 27, 2024, 09:28:44 AM »

From DR Singdaw:

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Judges in Missouri cannot finalize a divorce if a woman is pregnant. Where will all this end, I wonder?

Is this a new law or an old one that was never removed?

MichaelG · « **Reply #43 on:** February 27, 2024, 09:29:53 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on February 27, 2024, 04:28:13 AM

When I arrived in New York in June 1979. I stayed a week with a college friend who was supervising the costumes on The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and dressing actors on the movie Can't Stop the Music. She had worked on the film of Hair. I know now that they filmed "Frank Mills" in three different locations, including in front of the Waverly on Sixth Avenue, and "Air" was filmed in a traffic jam on the George Washington Bridge. The cast danced on the cars. Charlotte Rae sang "My Conviction" at a Long Island party the gang crashed. I keep hoping that the additional filmed songs will turn up on a special DVD.

That would be awesome indeed!

Jane · « **Reply #44 on:** February 27, 2024, 09:31:39 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on February 27, 2024, 07:49:11 AM

Tuesday morning greetings! We’re going to brunch here at Cafe 210, then to Costco to activate the gift membership that Rob and Mary Linda gave us for Christmas. First ever visit to a Costco for either of us.

Wow. You will wish you had Costco when you had a full house.

Jane · « **Reply #45 on:** February 27, 2024, 09:32:16 AM »

Quote from: Jrand73 on February 27, 2024, 08:36:17 AM

Congrats to DR JOHN G on his millstone.

Congrats John.

singdaw · « **Reply #46 on:** February 27, 2024, 10:38:43 AM »

I'm not sure about that, DR Jane. Didn't have time to research it.

singdaw · « **Reply #47 on:** February 27, 2024, 10:40:23 AM »

CONGRATULATIONS on your milestone post, DR John G.!!!!!!

singdaw · « **Reply #48 on:** February 27, 2024, 10:41:04 AM »

elmore3003 · « **Reply #49 on:** February 27, 2024, 10:44:21 AM »

I am home from the doctor. Both Access-a-Rides were on time. While I waited I read a wonderful book, Kritzer World. Anyone read it? I have to put it down relunctantly for the next couple of days to finish looking for ballet scvore errors. On Thursday at noon I have a Zoom meeting with Marzio, the conductor.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #50 on:** February 27, 2024, 10:44:52 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on February 27, 2024, 10:40:23 AM

CONGRATULATIONS on your milestone post, DR John G.!!!!!!

Wow! Crazy eights!

singdaw · « **Reply #51 on:** February 27, 2024, 10:45:48 AM »

You are getting to a very exciting phase in your project, DR elmore3003.

singdaw · « **Reply #52 on:** February 27, 2024, 10:46:26 AM »

I am curious about what people think about the film adaptation of Cabaret. it's a very different beast from the stage musical.

Freddie · « **Reply #53 on:** February 27, 2024, 10:51:27 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on February 27, 2024, 07:49:11 AM

Tuesday morning greetings! We’re going to brunch here at Cafe 210, then to Costco to activate the gift membership that Rob and Mary Linda gave us for Christmas. First ever visit to a Costco for either of us.

Hoping you enjoy both, brunch and Costco!

Laura · « **Reply #54 on:** February 27, 2024, 11:01:15 AM »

Good afternoon.

Jane · « **Reply #55 on:** February 27, 2024, 12:27:54 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on February 27, 2024, 10:38:43 AM

I'm not sure about that, DR Jane. Didn't have time to research it.

As expected I found it is an old law. You saw something about it as there is a bill to change it. I also read that three other states have similar laws: Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas.

MichaelG · « **Reply #56 on:** February 27, 2024, 12:34:00 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on February 27, 2024, 10:46:26 AM

I am curious about what people think about the film adaptation of Cabaret. it's a very different beast from the stage musical.

Cabaret is a fun one because they then re-adapted the stage musical to include some of the movie and previously cut songs. I like all three versions, probably in order of new stage - movie - original stage. Someone else here may well know the full history a lot better than me.

bk · « **Reply #57 on:** February 27, 2024, 01:57:57 PM »

Back from the mail place, a Gelson's run, and making pasta in pink sauce with meat. I don't know why, but there is a LOT left and normally I can always finish what I make. I barely ate half.

bk · « **Reply #58 on:** February 27, 2024, 01:58:09 PM »

Think I'll save the rest for tomorrow.

bk · « **Reply #59 on:** February 27, 2024, 01:58:45 PM »

Photo layout approved and as soon as I receive the hi-rez files, off it will all go to the designer.

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