Topic: DAY OF RECKONING (Read 40888 times)

Matt H. · « **Reply #180 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:15:27 PM »

I have had a full afternoon of TV.

First up was WILL & GRACE which I found a deadly bore for the first half and very funny once the slapstick antics started. I was in the mood to laugh, and the second part of the show made me laugh, so overall, I'd say it was about on par with W&G's season average for me: some good and some bad.

Jed · « **Reply #181 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:16:36 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on January 13, 2006, 04:32:18 AM

TOD:
CD: Two vols. of Yiddish theatre songs from the Milken Archive
DVD: Too many choices
VCR: Take it, Jed!

Well, there is a decided lack of "le porn bon marché" around here, but if I were to take it, what on earth would you do with the rest of your weekend?

Matt H. · « **Reply #182 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:18:51 PM »

Page 7 Lucy Dough Dance!!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #183 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:20:41 PM »

Next up was FOUR KINGS which was not in the least funny. Seth Green is the only one of the four leads with an ounce of comic timing, but smearing make-up on his face and putting curlers in his hair (and he's not supposed to notice) is about as desperate (and unsuccessful) a ploy for laughs as I've seen in quite a while.

TPunk · « **Reply #184 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:22:11 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on January 13, 2006, 11:30:34 AM

I now have Debbie Gravitte's "Defying Gravity" CD to add to my play list. I love it when the post arrives.

DRJose, nobody blames Nurse Jane for anything and lives. I totally blame you for it and the fact my important letter to you hasn't arrived!

TPunk, what time tonight at La cocina? Are we on for "the movie" this weekend?

That's all, folks!

Hi Elmore, 7:30 tonight at La Cocina. And I would love to see the movie this weekend- we can make plans tonight.

bk · « **Reply #185 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:22:35 PM »

Back from recording the pre-show announcement, doing an errand or three, and now I shall relax for a bit, and then I must go buy some wrapping paper to wrap some opening night gifts.

TPunk · « **Reply #186 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:23:58 PM »

Here is a photo from my birthday celebration at GMHC earlier today. They had a plate of cookies with a candle and a card.

Matt H. · « **Reply #187 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:24:38 PM »

MY NAME IS EARL had an OK episode with Jon Faverau as the guest star, and it had a few chuckles. What made me really laugh, however, is Earl's brother Randy, a simple soul afraid of his own shadow who goes running to Earl for protection from girls, ghosts, etc. He's become my favorite character on the show even though Earl's white trash wife Joy (Jaime Pressly) has been getting all of the press lately.

TPunk · « **Reply #188 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:24:53 PM »

And now I must rush off to get ready. I have a mandatory intern meeting to attend at 5:30 before the evening festivities begin.

TPunk · « **Reply #189 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:25:23 PM »

Thanks again for all of the lovely birthday wishes!

TPunk · « **Reply #190 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:25:48 PM »

Best wishes for a fabu performance tonight BK!

Matt H. · « **Reply #191 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:26:57 PM »

THE OFFICE once again emerged as my favorite comedy of the night. Michael had stepped on a George Foreman grill and burned his foot, so he played invalid while the rest of the office went out of its way not to cater to his whining and pitiful requests. Added to this was assistant manager Dwight getting a concussion (a real injury which made Michael jealous at the attention he was getting) and it was a very funny half hour.

Matt H. · « **Reply #192 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:30:06 PM »

ABC, the network of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, had another desperate program on last night called CRUMBS. A blatant attempt to capture the slightly lunatic world of Fox's ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, the show failed in almost every way. The characters were unlikable (and terrific actors playing them, a crying shame), the jokes were unfunny, and the whole enterprise floundering around looking for a premise. Again, it's got two more chances to hook me, but at this point, I'm not encouraged.

Matt H. · « **Reply #193 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:32:04 PM »

Then, I put in another episode of CSI: MIAMI, the episode which introduced Jonathan Togo as patrolman Ryan Wolf who joined the lab in the season's third episode. As he's become my favorite character on the show (though I like all of them actually), I always enjoy watching his introduction to the show and his first case which he slam dunks in most impressive fashion.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #194 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:35:55 PM »

Great pic, DRTPUNK!!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #195 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:36:42 PM »

ARRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH -

SprocketHost is giving up the Ghost, and I have to move my whole WEBSITE to a new (and unnamed as yet) host. I don't know where to start!

Matt H. · « **Reply #196 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:45:15 PM »

I just read in VARIETY that the results show tonight for DANCING WITH THE STARS will be expanded to an hour (preempting HOPE & FAITH) in order to provide a stronger lead-in for IN JUSTICE.

The article said this was just a one week experiment to see if it helps IN JUSTICE in the ratings. (And it's already doing OK in the ratings; this may give it an added boost).

Matt H. · « **Reply #197 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:47:58 PM »

In more ominous news, EMILY'S REASONS WHY NOT and JAKE IN PROGRESS have been pulled from the Monday schedule next week, and a rerun of the season premiere of THE BACHELOR will air in that hour instead.

ABC saw the weak ratings from last week's show and then realized that the second episodes were going to air opposite new episodes of the CBS comedies and the Golden Globes on NBC and the last hour of '24's season premiere on Fox. So, for damage control, they're postponing the second episodes for a week hoping for less competition from the competing networks.

François de Paris · « **Reply #198 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:53:31 PM »

Happy Birthday wishes to young lady DR TPunk!

May you have some... Ti Punches!

Ti' Punch
Ti from the French word 'Petit' translates to an affectionate little punch.

- 1/4 tsp of Petite Canne sugar cane syrup
- lime juice
- Rhum

Pour a splash of sugar cane syrup in a glass. Squeeze a small slice of lime, cut from the side of the lime, over the cane syrup. Add a measure of Rhum Agricole Blanc. Stir and add ice. Allow the ice to chill the cocktail while the flavor of the rhum, sugar cane syrup and lime blossoms. (Recipe submitted by Ed Hamilton, Founder of Ministry of Rum and an importer of Martinique rhums.)

About Petite Canne sugar cane syrup:Petite Canne sugar cane syrup is made from pure cane sugar grown only on Martinique and captures the rich flavor of the sweet fresh cane. Contents: Sugar cane syrup, ascorbic acid for color retention and potassium sorbate as a preservative. Contains no alcohol.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #199 on:** January 13, 2006, 02:00:28 PM »

Quote from: Jed on January 13, 2006, 01:16:36 PM

Well, there is a decided lack of "le porn bon marché" around here, but if I were to take it, what on earth would you do with the rest of your weekend?

My fantasy life is quite full!

François de Paris · « **Reply #200 on:** January 13, 2006, 02:04:38 PM »

Gee!

My full life is quite a fantasy! ;-)

Jrand74 · « **Reply #201 on:** January 13, 2006, 02:05:32 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on January 13, 2006, 02:00:28 PM

My fantasy life is quite full!

I know what you mean!

François de Paris · « **Reply #202 on:** January 13, 2006, 02:06:41 PM »

That's it!

Title of my next book: Le Porn Bon Marché!

Matt H. · « **Reply #203 on:** January 13, 2006, 02:09:24 PM »

DANCING WITH THE STARS is doing very, very well this season. Both this season's shows have attracted over 17 million viewers, far and away the best ratings ABC has enjoyed in that time period in quite some time.

I'll be curious to see what will happen when that other reality behemoth SURVIVOR returns to the 8 p.m. spot. Sure, more than one hit show can air in the same time slot and do very well, but two reality hits facing off should be interesting in the ratings.

Matt H. · « **Reply #204 on:** January 13, 2006, 02:11:31 PM »

Well, I started mopping the kitchen floor earlier in the afternoon, and now I'll give it a second mopping.

WBBL.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #205 on:** January 13, 2006, 02:21:15 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on January 13, 2006, 02:11:31 PM

Well, I started mopping the kitchen floor earlier in the afternoon, and now I'll give it a second mopping.

WBBL.

That'll learn it to be contrary!

MBarnum · « **Reply #206 on:** January 13, 2006, 03:00:05 PM »

JRand55, did your package arrive yet? The USPS must be quite slow these days.

Have fun a La Cocina tonight! I am envious...I wish I could be there to drink a martini with the birthday girl and friends!

MBarnum · « **Reply #207 on:** January 13, 2006, 03:01:31 PM »

The furnace man came and went and now I have some options for heating my home. I don't, however, have the price estimates yet. That will come about next week.

MBarnum · « **Reply #208 on:** January 13, 2006, 03:02:14 PM »

I think I will finish watching CARAVAN and maybe even take a nap with my pussy (a Mrs. Slocum reference).

JMK · « **Reply #209 on:** January 13, 2006, 03:02:39 PM »

Next stupid question department: Does anyone know how to get Windows Media Player to display the playback levels, a la a graphic equalizer? I've found the equalizer, where you can adjust levels, but yesterday I stumbled upon a way to get the levels themselves to display and now for the life of me I can't find it again.

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