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Title: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on March 10, 2020, 12:35:54 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were not very interesting, and now it is time for you to post until the not very interesting cows come home.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on March 10, 2020, 12:36:43 AM
And the word of the day is: ESCAPADE!
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Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 01:34:58 AM
Well, I've been trying to change some of the settings in my recording program and so far, I haven't found anything that's helped. :-\ I can only hope that Larry will know what to do.  I still have quite a few programs that I want to put on Blu-ray!
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 01:36:29 AM
And on that note (B-flat), I'm off to bed.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 04:03:55 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 04:06:42 AM
The alarm rang at 6:15 and only the cats were excited about it.  It took mne another 9 minutes to get out of bed, although Stella did her damnedest to make me move.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 04:07:57 AM
Iy's been probably twenty years since I last watched To Kill A Mockingbird, and all the posts yeaterday make me want to watch it again.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 04:11:52 AM
This is another quiet day.  At 1:00 I'm on a conference call with animal activist Andrew Weprin and others to urge New York legislature to pass CAPA.
https://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/companion-animal-protection-act.html
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 04:16:35 AM
Another musical version of Some Like It Hot? WTF?  I never cared much about Sugar, although I like a lot of the score.

What really good musicals have been adapted from brilliant films? 
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 04:29:21 AM
TOD
Edward G. Robinson
Double Indemnity
The Ten Commandments

George Raft
Some Like It Hot

Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 06:34:50 AM
Two hours later and no posts?  Where are our early morning denizens? ? ?
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Post by: Druxy on March 10, 2020, 06:47:56 AM
T.O.D.

Too many favorite Robinson/Raft movies to mention.

I had the pleasure of meeting Robinson, and I lunched a couple of times with Raft.

Forgive me, Bruce, but this is a perfect opportunity to plug my play, ROBINSON & RAFT.

https://www.amazon.com/Robinson-Raft-Play-Hollywood-Legends/dp/1530387647/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1458253693&sr=1-2&keywords=robinson+%26+raft
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: ChasSmith on March 10, 2020, 06:56:15 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on March 10, 2020, 06:58:55 AM
Little known fact a movie titled ESCAPADE marked the US debut of Luise Rainer.....and Clifford Odets fell in love with her when he saw the movie.....and later married her.....
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on March 10, 2020, 06:59:08 AM
Important envelope vibes for MR BK.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 10, 2020, 07:02:14 AM
I am positive I saw Sugar at the Dorothy Chandler in L.A., but I don't find a program here and I remember little of it.

I do recall that it was when I'd recently begun wearing contact lenses. I loved them, but my eyes were very dry that evening and it distracted me from enjoyment of the show. But I also remember not being real excited about the show. Very thankful for BK's CD, though.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on March 10, 2020, 07:03:48 AM
TOD:

EGR:
Little Caesar
Double Indemnity
Tight Spot
The Ten Commandments
Soylent Green

George Raft
Some Like It Hot
Black Widow
Johnny Allegro
Nocturne
The Glass Key
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on March 10, 2020, 07:04:24 AM
My friends just completed a production of SUGAR in Brazil Indiana....I did not see it.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 10, 2020, 07:05:00 AM
Maybe we'll soon see a musical version of NIAGARA.....well...if they can do KING KONG onstage.....why not?
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: ChasSmith on March 10, 2020, 07:11:07 AM
Well, things are getting real here. Or should I say "real"?

Got word late last night that the Willy Wonka musical and all other spring events at this high school (including all concerts and assemblies and I believe some sporting events) are officially CANCELLED.

This is devastating -- for the school, the students, and the extra hired personnel like yrs truly. Everyone involved is in shock at the moment. But it's particularly scary as it could so easily be the start of a statewide domino effect.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 08:21:50 AM
This is another quiet day.  At 1:00 I'm on a conference call with animal activist Andrew Weprin and others to urge New York legislature to pass CAPA.
https://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/companion-animal-protection-act.html

Good luck it passes!
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 10:04:21 AM
DR Chas I am sorry the after school activities, and your job, were cancelled.  Unfortunately people can't be trusted to stay home.  Yesterday  I read the news story about the father & daughter, who were in quarantine as the older sister was tested for COVID-19, that went to the school father -daughter dance.

While at the dance they received news the sister tested positive and went home, after much damage was done.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 10:18:37 AM
Well, things are getting real here. Or should I say "real"?

Got word late last night that the Willy Wonka musical and all other spring events at this high school (including all concerts and assemblies and I believe some sporting events) are officially CANCELLED.

This is devastating -- for the school, the students, and the extra hired personnel like yrs truly. Everyone involved is in shock at the moment. But it's particularly scary as it could so easily be the start of a statewide domino effect.

Ouch!  That hurts.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Druxy on March 10, 2020, 10:38:02 AM
Well, things are getting real here. Or should I say "real"?

Got word late last night that the Willy Wonka musical and all other spring events at this high school (including all concerts and assemblies and I believe some sporting events) are officially CANCELLED.

This is devastating -- for the school, the students, and the extra hired personnel like yrs truly. Everyone involved is in shock at the moment. But it's particularly scary as it could so easily be the start of a statewide domino effect.

Ouch!  That hurts.

Scary times.

We have a cruise booked for late this year. 

Thankfully, we have until September to cancel without penalty.

Hopefully, this will all be a memory by then.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 11:00:26 AM
Friends were supposed to leave for a cruise on Friday.  Yesterday they cancelled.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 11:02:33 AM
We have friends on two different cruises.  I am tracking them, especially the Princess ship returning from Hawaii.  They said extra precautions are being taken on the ship.  It sounds like what they have done on cruises where there were a number of cases of the norovirus.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 11:03:44 AM
We cancelled two cruises to spend more time with our granddaughter.  Now I wonder when I will be able to hold her.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: John G. on March 10, 2020, 11:19:02 AM
Another musical version of Some Like It Hot? WTF?  I never cared much about Sugar, although I like a lot of the score.

What really good musicals have been adapted from brilliant films? 

Smiles of a Summer Night/A Little Night Music
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 11:21:10 AM
The 1:00 phone call didn't happen until 2:00, but I hope it does some good with pushing transparency at the New York Animal Care Centers.  There are too many silent kills, and too many adoptable dogs are put down.  No adoptable puppy between 4 months old to a year should be euthanized ever.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 11:25:01 AM
Another musical version of Some Like It Hot? WTF?  I never cared much about Sugar, although I like a lot of the score.

What really good musicals have been adapted from brilliant films? 

Smiles of a Summer Night/A Little Night Music

I'll accept that, but Smiles of A Summer Night is a foreign film in Swedish, as opposed to a popular American film.  I can't think of any successful popular movies in well-made musical adaptations, except maybe for Hairspray.  I think the Bergman adaptation, like Once, succeeds because it's not a slavish attempt to put the film on a stage with second-rate stage impersonations of the film's stars.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 11:30:04 AM
And foreign films don't always adapt well.  Look at The King of Hearts or The Baker's Wife.  I wonder if Carnival In Flanders was too early;  I love the film and could see it made into a musical.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 11:31:26 AM
Page 2 Dance!
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 11:35:11 AM
This is another quiet day.  At 1:00 I'm on a conference call with animal activist Andrew Weprin and others to urge New York legislature to pass CAPA.
https://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/companion-animal-protection-act.html

That's great, Larry!  Good luck!
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on March 10, 2020, 11:38:14 AM
I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 12:10:18 PM
Well, things are getting real here. Or should I say "real"?

Got word late last night that the Willy Wonka musical and all other spring events at this high school (including all concerts and assemblies and I believe some sporting events) are officially CANCELLED.

This is devastating -- for the school, the students, and the extra hired personnel like yrs truly. Everyone involved is in shock at the moment. But it's particularly scary as it could so easily be the start of a statewide domino effect.

That's really too bad.  I got an e-mail from the Washington Center that the two performances of a traveling dog show has been cancelled.  I had also gotten tickets for my friend David for that show (he asked me to buy them for him since he lives in Seattle) and now have to pay him back when I get the refund, which is fine, but a hassle. :-\
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 12:11:13 PM
Another musical version of Some Like It Hot? WTF?  I never cared much about Sugar, although I like a lot of the score.

What really good musicals have been adapted from brilliant films?

Once...well, that's a very good musical, but I've never seen the film, so I don't know if it would be considered "brilliant." ::)

;)
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 12:12:50 PM
Another musical version of Some Like It Hot? WTF?  I never cared much about Sugar, although I like a lot of the score.

What really good musicals have been adapted from brilliant films? 

Smiles of a Summer Night/A Little Night Music

Yes!  I've actually seen both!
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 12:14:40 PM
Another musical version of Some Like It Hot? WTF?  I never cared much about Sugar, although I like a lot of the score.

What really good musicals have been adapted from brilliant films? 

Smiles of a Summer Night/A Little Night Music

I'll accept that, but Smiles of A Summer Night is a foreign film in Swedish, as opposed to a popular American film.  I can't think of any successful popular movies in well-made musical adaptations, except maybe for Hairspray.  I think the Bergman adaptation, like Once, succeeds because it's not a slavish attempt to put the film on a stage with second-rate stage impersonations of the film's stars.


I'll add The Producers.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 12:17:30 PM
What about Lili and Carnival?
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Post by: Druxy on March 10, 2020, 12:22:23 PM
Got a WGA residual check today for KEATON'S COP (1990) and CHEYENNE WARRIOR (1994).

Not enough to buy a new car, but certainly enough to take the wife out to a nice dinner.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 12:31:24 PM
Got a WGA residual check today for KEATON'S COP (1990) and CHEYENNE WARRIOR (1994).

Not enough to buy a new car, but certainly enough to take the wife out to a nice dinner.

Congrats, Druxy!
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 12:32:25 PM
Another musical version of Some Like It Hot? WTF?  I never cared much about Sugar, although I like a lot of the score.

What really good musicals have been adapted from brilliant films? 

I love both the original movie and musical version of The Last Starfighter!
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Druxy on March 10, 2020, 12:43:37 PM
Another musical version of Some Like It Hot? WTF?  I never cared much about Sugar, although I like a lot of the score.

What really good musicals have been adapted from brilliant films? 

I love both the original movie and musical version of The Last Starfighter!

My late client and friend, Dan O'Herlihy, was in THE LAST STARFIGHTER.

I recall visiting the set at MGM; meeting Robert Preston, who was a charming man.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 12:48:44 PM
Another musical version of Some Like It Hot? WTF?  I never cared much about Sugar, although I like a lot of the score.

What really good musicals have been adapted from brilliant films? 

I love both the original movie and musical version of The Last Starfighter!

Ditto.
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Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 12:49:09 PM
Great page 2 dance :)
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Post by: KevinH on March 10, 2020, 12:55:18 PM
Good afternoon!
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Post by: KevinH on March 10, 2020, 12:55:57 PM
Found some Lysol wipes today.  It was like discovering gold.
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Post by: KevinH on March 10, 2020, 12:56:35 PM
Cute photo, DR Laura!
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Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 01:00:08 PM
Found some Lysol wipes today.  It was like discovering gold.

;D
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 01:00:17 PM
Another musical version of Some Like It Hot? WTF?  I never cared much about Sugar, although I like a lot of the score.

What really good musicals have been adapted from brilliant films? 

Smiles of a Summer Night/A Little Night Music

I'll accept that, but Smiles of A Summer Night is a foreign film in Swedish, as opposed to a popular American film.  I can't think of any successful popular movies in well-made musical adaptations, except maybe for Hairspray.  I think the Bergman adaptation, like Once, succeeds because it's not a slavish attempt to put the film on a stage with second-rate stage impersonations of the film's stars.


I'll add The Producers.

And Promises Promises, which I had totally forgotten.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 01:08:34 PM
Wow, I opened directly to the notes without having to refresh  :o  I am on my computer, going to go see if that works on my tablet.
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Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 01:10:53 PM
Didn't work, had to refresh first on my tablet. 
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 01:16:22 PM
Another musical version of Some Like It Hot? WTF?  I never cared much about Sugar, although I like a lot of the score.

What really good musicals have been adapted from brilliant films? 

I love both the original movie and musical version of The Last Starfighter!

The Last Starfighter is not yet a Broadway musical, and God knows what changes might occur during rehearsals getting it there.  I liked the fact that it doesn't try to replicate the film.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 01:19:51 PM
Carnival and Promises Promises, like A Little Night Music, are certainly indebted to their source, but they very much have their own tone and style and are not slavish imitations of the films they were adapted from.
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Post by: John G. on March 10, 2020, 01:24:13 PM
What beer pairs best with Jane Austen?
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Post by: John G. on March 10, 2020, 01:24:45 PM
I’m going to see Emma. at a drafthouse theater tonight.
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Post by: John G. on March 10, 2020, 01:26:40 PM
And good afternoon, all. 
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Post by: John G. on March 10, 2020, 01:28:02 PM
Hands on a Hardbody should have been a lot better than it was.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: John G. on March 10, 2020, 01:28:52 PM
I would include 42nd Street.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 01:37:41 PM
What beer pairs best with Jane Austen?

PEASEBLOSSOM
Ale, mortal!
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: John G. on March 10, 2020, 01:43:52 PM
What beer pairs best with Jane Austen?

PEASEBLOSSOM
Ale, mortal!

Ha!
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Post by: John G. on March 10, 2020, 01:44:01 PM
Three!
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Post by: John G. on March 10, 2020, 01:45:09 PM
The fake newsmongers are saying Daniel Radcliffe has coronavirus. Don’t believe it.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on March 10, 2020, 02:33:02 PM
One school in the next county has closed for 10 days.....and I think said that DePauw University canceled their two March music happenings.....

Like DR DRUXY I hope this is soon behind us.....what with the summer season coming up for us -  and all.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on March 10, 2020, 02:34:29 PM
I watched Go, Johnny, Go - a rock n roll film about that great rocker Johnny Melody - who was discovered by Alan Freed and rocketed to stardom.....

It has TWO directors of photography - one of whom is the uncle of DR JEANNE - Ed Fitzgerald.

It's a Hal Roach, Jr production.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 10, 2020, 02:35:27 PM
Johnny Melody is played by Jimmy Clanton - who must have given singing lessons to Arch Hall, Jr......they sound the same....
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Post by: Jeanne on March 10, 2020, 02:46:31 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 10, 2020, 02:50:18 PM
Since tomorrow's surgery has been rescheduled I have a relatively free week. Hooray! MUCH to catch up on. I'm really glad I'm not having surgery in the midst of the coronavirus. It really knocked me out last time. I did lots of errands and shopping ahead of time to prepare for it, so that's behind me. And I now can have a few days to putter and relax.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 10, 2020, 02:54:17 PM
I watched Go, Johnny, Go - a rock n roll film about that great rocker Johnny Melody - who was discovered by Alan Freed and rocketed to stardom.....

It has TWO directors of photography - one of whom is the uncle of DR JEANNE - Ed Fitzgerald.

It's a Hal Roach, Jr production.....

Yes, Eddie worked for Hal Roach Studios in Culver City for many years. I don't recall that film, but I was too young to have heard about much of his work. What I do recall were THE GALE STORM SHOW and LASSIE. Campbell's Soup sponsored LASSIE and gave my aunt and uncle a big wicker basket of soup each year at Christmas, which also included a set of drinking glasses with a decal of Lassie on each one. These are the things kids remember.  :)

Thanks for mentioning it.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jeanne on March 10, 2020, 02:58:36 PM
Well, things are getting real here. Or should I say "real"?

Got word late last night that the Willy Wonka musical and all other spring events at this high school (including all concerts and assemblies and I believe some sporting events) are officially CANCELLED.

This is devastating -- for the school, the students, and the extra hired personnel like yrs truly. Everyone involved is in shock at the moment. But it's particularly scary as it could so easily be the start of a statewide domino effect.

So sorry you're affected by this. Vibes something good comes out of it.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jeanne on March 10, 2020, 03:00:37 PM
Well, things are getting real here. Or should I say "real"?

Got word late last night that the Willy Wonka musical and all other spring events at this high school (including all concerts and assemblies and I believe some sporting events) are officially CANCELLED.

This is devastating -- for the school, the students, and the extra hired personnel like yrs truly. Everyone involved is in shock at the moment. But it's particularly scary as it could so easily be the start of a statewide domino effect.

Ouch!  That hurts.

Scary times.

We have a cruise booked for late this year. 

Thankfully, we have until September to cancel without penalty.

Hopefully, this will all be a memory by then.

I truly hope it dies out sooner rather than later. For all our sakes.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 10, 2020, 03:06:59 PM
We have friends on two different cruises.  I am tracking them, especially the Princess ship returning from Hawaii.  They said extra precautions are being taken on the ship.  It sounds like what they have done on cruises where there were a number of cases of the norovirus.

I'm glad to hear they are taking extra precautions. I spoke with my friend in Hawaii the other day. He is quite well-informed on health issues and told me that they are not going out in public places any more than they have to--no movie theaters, minimal grocery shopping trips, etc. One of the infected ships had stopped there and loads of people went on shore. There's no way to know how many may have been infected and unknowingly spread it around the island. My friends are being quite cautious.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: ChasSmith on March 10, 2020, 03:11:00 PM
Carnival and Promises Promises, like A Little Night Music, are certainly indebted to their source, but they very much have their own tone anmd style and are not slavish imitations of the films they were adapted from.

And that’s the critical thing. These weren’t even remotely conceived to be Lili: The Musical!; The Apartment: The Musical!, etc.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jeanne on March 10, 2020, 03:12:29 PM
Found some Lysol wipes today.  It was like discovering gold.

I use the disinfecting wipes by Seventh Generation. I can't compare them to Lysol or other conventional brands in terms of effectiveness, but I choose them because they don't bother my allergies and sensitivities. If someone is looking for disinfecting wipes and the conventional ones aren't available, they might have better luck with the health store brands.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jeanne on March 10, 2020, 03:16:53 PM
Vibes to all.

TTFN.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 03:40:03 PM
And what does one say about The King & I, supposedly based on and credited to the book by Margaret Landen, but actually based on the Sally Benson screenplay for Anna and the King of Siam?
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 10, 2020, 03:41:37 PM
The musical Oliver! owes more to David Lean's film of Oliver Twist than to Charles Dickens.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 04:03:45 PM
Carnival and Promises Promises, like A Little Night Music, are certainly indebted to their source, but they very much have their own tone anmd style and are not slavish imitations of the films they were adapted from.

And that’s the critical thing. These weren’t even remotely conceived to be Lili: The Musical!; The Apartment: The Musical!, etc.

SpongeBob: The Musical is very much in the style of the TV show, but the adaptation is quite unique, IMHO (in my humble opinion, in Internet speak), and it's otherwise an original story.  I've watched it again since the original broadcast and I still like it. :)
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Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 04:27:01 PM
What beer pairs best with Jane Austen?

I would think sherry would best.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 04:27:13 PM
I’m going to see Emma. at a drafthouse theater tonight.

Have fun.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 04:30:30 PM
One school in the next county has closed for 10 days.....and I think said that DePauw University canceled their two March music happenings.....


Are their cases in that county?

Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 04:31:21 PM
Since tomorrow's surgery has been rescheduled I have a relatively free week. Hooray! MUCH to catch up on. I'm really glad I'm not having surgery in the midst of the coronavirus. It really knocked me out last time. I did lots of errands and shopping ahead of time to prepare for it, so that's behind me. And I now can have a few days to putter and relax.

I too am glad you aren't having it right now. 
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 04:32:10 PM
I watched Go, Johnny, Go - a rock n roll film about that great rocker Johnny Melody - who was discovered by Alan Freed and rocketed to stardom.....

It has TWO directors of photography - one of whom is the uncle of DR JEANNE - Ed Fitzgerald.

It's a Hal Roach, Jr production.....

Yes, Eddie worked for Hal Roach Studios in Culver City for many years. I don't recall that film, but I was too young to have heard about much of his work. What I do recall were THE GALE STORM SHOW and LASSIE. Campbell's Soup sponsored LASSIE and gave my aunt and uncle a big wicker basket of soup each year at Christmas, which also included a set of drinking glasses with a decal of Lassie on each one. These are the things kids remember.  :)

Thanks for mentioning it.

Cool gifts. 
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 04:35:51 PM
We have friends on two different cruises.  I am tracking them, especially the Princess ship returning from Hawaii.  They said extra precautions are being taken on the ship.  It sounds like what they have done on cruises where there were a number of cases of the norovirus.

I'm glad to hear they are taking extra precautions. I spoke with my friend in Hawaii the other day. He is quite well-informed on health issues and told me that they are not going out in public places any more than they have to--no movie theaters, minimal grocery shopping trips, etc. One of the infected ships had stopped there and loads of people went on shore. There's no way to know how many may have been infected and unknowingly spread it around the island. My friends are being quite cautious.

I would not like the idea of an infected ship stopping in my port.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 04:37:43 PM
Found some Lysol wipes today.  It was like discovering gold.

I use the disinfecting wipes by Seventh Generation. I can't compare them to Lysol or other conventional brands in terms of effectiveness, but I choose them because they don't bother my allergies and sensitivities. If someone is looking for disinfecting wipes and the conventional ones aren't available, they might have better luck with the health store brands.

Good idea if they aren't also sold out.  The price online might not be inflated.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 04:44:46 PM
I have always thought Edward G was wonderful.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 04:50:04 PM
Edward G. Robinson:
Key Largo
Brother Orchid
Kid Galahad
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 04:50:31 PM
My favorite Edward G movie I enjoy watching is The Little Giant.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 05:01:06 PM
Our Washington governor Washington Governor is considering taking mandatory measures to prevent an increase in coronavirus cases.

Asked by reporters whether he was considering mandatory measures like school closures statewide, or just in hard-hit areas, Inslee said he expected to have news on that “in very short order.”

“Shutting down any social activity has profound consequences in people’s lives,” said Inslee. “You have to see if there are ways to reduce them or ameliorate that.”
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 05:41:39 PM
I just read U of M cancelled all travel starting after 3/15 and is transitioning to strictly online class programming.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 06:07:19 PM
PAGE FOUR DANCE!!
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 06:44:16 PM
Well, a couple of weeks ago, I finished running the sound and light boards at Olympia Little Theatre.  Their next show is The Bold The Young and The Murdered (http://www.olympialittletheater.org/shows/the-bold-the-young-and-the-murdered/).  I've never heard of it, but I know a few people in it.  Anyway, the director (who was also the SM for Equivocation) posted on FB that they need a light board operator.  A friend of mine tagged me, and I admitted that I was free, so tech week starts on Sunday and I'll be running the light board again for the next four weeks. :D
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 06:44:24 PM
Here's the synopsis from OLT's website:

The long-running soap opera, The Bold and the Young, is in its last days. Its hunky hero has self-esteem issues, its villain is now an old man who is more interested in soup than villainous deeds, and its heroines are getting goony. The executive producer gives the squabbling cast an ultimatum. Complete one episode overnight or the show is over! When the director is murdered and other cast members start dropping like flies, it seems his threat might come true. Can these misfits discover the murderer before the show is literally killed off?
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 06:45:32 PM
(http://www.olympialittletheater.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/BoldYoungMurdered-WEB.jpg)
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 06:48:12 PM
Well, a couple of weeks ago, I finished running the sound and light boards at Olympia Little Theatre.  Their next show is The Bold The Young and The Murdered (http://www.olympialittletheater.org/shows/the-bold-the-young-and-the-murdered/).  I've never heard of it, but I know a few people in it.  Anyway, the director (who was also the SM for Equivocation) posted on FB that they need a light board operator.  A friend of mine tagged me, and I admitted that I was free, so tech week starts on Sunday and I'll be running the light board again for the next four weeks. :D

Have fun.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 07:09:53 PM
Thanks, Jane!  I think I will...again!
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 07:21:07 PM
And now, I'm off.  I need to do a little shopping at Fred Meyer, then I'll head home and try some more DVR-to-computer recording.

Be back later.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: vixmom on March 10, 2020, 07:27:47 PM
Hello
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: vixmom on March 10, 2020, 07:27:57 PM
I’m home now
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: vixmom on March 10, 2020, 07:28:21 PM
I went to a paint night event with a friend from work
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: vixmom on March 10, 2020, 07:28:54 PM
Photographic evidence is on FB.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: vixmom on March 10, 2020, 07:29:16 PM
I’m still incapable of shrinking pictures to fit on here
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: vixmom on March 10, 2020, 07:29:40 PM
I don’t know if I don’t  have the  right program
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: vixmom on March 10, 2020, 07:30:22 PM
Or perhaps I am just an idiot
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: vixmom on March 10, 2020, 07:30:33 PM
Either is a valid
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: vixmom on March 10, 2020, 07:30:50 PM
And equally plausible
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: vixmom on March 10, 2020, 07:30:58 PM
Explanation
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: vixmom on March 10, 2020, 07:34:24 PM
I just made the mistake of checking my IRA
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: vixmom on March 10, 2020, 07:34:53 PM
 :o :( :-[
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: John G. on March 10, 2020, 08:07:48 PM
Emma. was a lot of fun. Rich in detail, great comedic timing. The whole cast was wonderful together.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: John G. on March 10, 2020, 08:08:00 PM
I just hate the period in the title.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: John G. on March 10, 2020, 08:31:08 PM
Started watching Roma, last year's most talked about Mexican flick. It's OK. I'm not getting swept away by it, though. It's somewhat cold.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: John G. on March 10, 2020, 08:47:58 PM
I'm off to bed.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: John G. on March 10, 2020, 08:48:05 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on March 10, 2020, 08:55:12 PM
I'm up, I'm up - oh, wait...
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on March 10, 2020, 08:56:18 PM
Another burger day - I took the one thick patty left from yesterday and sliced it in two and got two burgers out of it, albeit one was very tiny.  They were good, but now I have to take a break from that for a few days.  Perhaps tomorrow will be a chicken day of some sort.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on March 10, 2020, 08:56:38 PM
Picked up packages and an important envelope, did some banking.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on March 10, 2020, 08:57:34 PM
Listened to music, watched a motion picture, and got a few more book orders, including one from the very sweet Bill Hayes.  I sent out my personal eBlast today and I'm hoping we get some from that - well, we've had three already.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on March 10, 2020, 08:57:47 PM
What is this page four malarkey?
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on March 10, 2020, 08:58:03 PM
I did doze off for a bit at some point.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on March 10, 2020, 08:58:10 PM
Yes, I did.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on March 10, 2020, 08:58:20 PM
What is this page five malarkey?
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on March 10, 2020, 08:58:47 PM
I made a salad with balsamic but only eight three bites before tossing it in the trash - just didn't taste very good.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 10:25:13 PM
Emma. was a lot of fun. Rich in detail, great comedic timing. The whole cast was wonderful together.

I am looking forward to seeing it.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on March 10, 2020, 10:27:17 PM
I made a salad with balsamic but only eight three bites before tossing it in the trash - just didn't taste very good.

Is it the balsamic vinegar?  I find most are too tangy.  I also add olive oil
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on March 10, 2020, 11:23:51 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on March 10, 2020, 11:25:40 PM
Tracy and I are scheduled to go see Tacoma Little Theatre’s production of A CHORUS LINE Saturday night.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on March 10, 2020, 11:26:13 PM
It looks like we may not be going after all.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on March 10, 2020, 11:29:49 PM
Governor Inslee is expected to announce tomorrow the closing of all social activities and gatherings that occur in arenas of 250 or more people.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on March 10, 2020, 11:31:33 PM
This is only suppose to affect King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties (to start with).
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 11:35:06 PM
Governor Inslee is expected to announce tomorrow the closing of all social activities and gatherings that occur in arenas of 250 or more people.

TLT doesn't hold 250, does it??
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on March 10, 2020, 11:35:10 PM
The local news broadcasts are flipping out about the sporting events that will take place in empty stadiums, but live theaters, such as Tacoma Little Theatre and Seattle’s 5th Avenue and Paramount  will be most affected.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 11:35:13 PM
Hi, Tom.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on March 10, 2020, 11:37:49 PM
Professional sporting teams will still play their games per their contracts, but I don’t see the same happening for plays and musicals.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on March 10, 2020, 11:38:07 PM
Hello, George.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on March 10, 2020, 11:46:44 PM
Governor Inslee is expected to announce tomorrow the closing of all social activities and gatherings that occur in arenas of 250 or more people.

TLT doesn't hold 250, does it??


Oh yes.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 11:46:49 PM
Professional sporting teams will still play their games per their contracts, but I don’t see the same happening for plays and musicals.

The Washington Center has announced that three events have already been cancelled, but they were cancelled by the performing groups themselves, not the Center.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 10, 2020, 11:47:16 PM
Governor Inslee is expected to announce tomorrow the closing of all social activities and gatherings that occur in arenas of 250 or more people.

TLT doesn't hold 250, does it??


Oh yes.

I had no idea!
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on March 10, 2020, 11:55:54 PM
Governor Inslee is expected to announce tomorrow the closing of all social activities and gatherings that occur in arenas of 250 or more people.

TLT doesn't hold 250, does it??


Oh yes.

I had no idea!


I may be wrong.  I know they took out a couple of rows many years ago, and I don’t know what the actual number is today.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on March 11, 2020, 12:11:59 AM
I just counted the seating chart (on my fingers) and I think it comes out to 254, or so.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 11, 2020, 12:12:16 AM
It seems (to me) to be smaller than Harlequin's State Theater, which has about 210 seats.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 11, 2020, 12:16:39 AM
212...I just counted their seats.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on March 11, 2020, 12:18:13 AM
212...I just counted their seats.


TLT has 212 seats?
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 11, 2020, 12:27:09 AM
212...I just counted their seats.


TLT has 212 seats?

Oh, no.  Harlequin's State Theater, here in Olympia.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 11, 2020, 12:27:34 AM
Sorry, I didn't specify.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on March 11, 2020, 12:31:34 AM
Lakewood Playhouse has already posted that they have 179 seats, so they will be open this weekend!
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on March 11, 2020, 12:34:31 AM
Tacoma Musical Playhouse is out of luck?,
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 11, 2020, 12:37:42 AM
Tacoma Musical Playhouse is out of luck?,

I haven't seen anything there in years.
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 11, 2020, 12:38:40 AM
Well...
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 11, 2020, 12:39:00 AM
...since we're so close...
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: George on March 11, 2020, 12:39:26 AM
PAGE SIX DANCE!!
Title: Re: THE NOT VERY INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on March 11, 2020, 12:42:48 AM
Tacoma Musical Playhouse is out of luck?,

I haven't seen anything there in years.


Well, I haven’t done anything there for years.