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I'm a member of MOMA (the Museum of Modern Art), which I can walk to. They are resuming their in-theater screening series (vaccination proof required) but have also added "Virtual Cinema" for members. Upcoming virtual series which I am looking forward to include "Magnolia Pictures at 20," a hybrid (virtual and in-person) series of 22 movies; and "John Ford Rarities," featuring two early John Ford films, which I have never seen. Many other offerings as well, focusing on early cinema as well as international films. https://www.moma.org/calendar/film

Absolutely, positively NOT! In addition to what TCM is showing live, my cable company's mobile offerings include (at the moment) 177 TCM films. That, in addition to all the other programming available to me, is more than enough for me!

Eric Blore was in The Shanghai Gesture with Ivan Lebedeff.

I love her in Navy Blues (1941), which I believe will be on TCM soon. She shows up in this trailer:

You were not at all any of those things!

It's actually one huge building, but with a few entrances. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beresford

l worked with Tony Randall a few times. I mentioned to him how much I liked 7 Faces of Dr. Lao, and that it wasn't shown that often. He was an erudite man and a great actor, with an appreciation for classical theater. He lived in the Beresford, up on 81st Street/Central Park West. The Beresford

Island of Love (1963) (That's Betty Bruce on the left, who played Tessie Tura in Gypsy the year before.)

On Svengoolie tomorrow, August 28, 2021: Only five months after showing this film (March 27, 2021), Sven is screening it again. Maybe it's because yesterday was National Dog Day.

A Girl Named Tamiko (1962)

LOL, I responded to your quote related to a Dobie Gillis film, saying that they should have programmed Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis instead, since it's an adaptation of Durrenmatt's The Visit and would be more appropriate for Halloween. But then I notice your quote was two years old, so I deleted mine.

Pieces (1982) Next: Favorite British kitchen sink drama

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Right you are, Princess. I worked with Hal once. Dixie was in Master Class at the time, having replaced Zoe Caldwell, so they were both in New York. Hal was a really sweet man. In The Group, he played the love interest of Shirley Knight. His was one of the more decent male characters in the film. Your turn, Princess.

"Put 'Em Back" -- Li'l Abner (1959) Next: Lesser known Jule Styne song

Husband made several movies and was Oscar-nominated. He appeared on many television shows. An excellent actor, he was also a dignified presence and played one character over the span of his entire career. Wife appeared in theater and a few films but was primarily a television star, appearing in a wide variety of shows including a series for which she is most famous. Husband's first movie featured a lot of ladies; wife's most famous television show also featured a lot of ladies, although Husband appeared on wife's show a few times. Give us the names of Husband and Wife, and his film with the ladies; and her most famous television show with the ladies. Also give us the name of the character that Husband played throughout his career and for which he won a Tony Award.

Dina's father E.F. Hutton didn't want her to become an actress, so she took his competitor's name as her stage name. The Merrill comes from Merrill Lynch...

"Together Wherever We Go" -- Gypsy (1962). Deleted from the released film but restored for the DVD. Next: Sung by Gracie Fields but not her signature tune ("Sally")

Possibly Cliff Robertson and Dina Merrill?

8. Walston made his Broadway debut in 1945, in the ensemble of Hamlet which featured Maurice Evans in the eponymous role. Produced by Mike Todd, who owned the Columbus Circle Theater, where the production took place. Others in the cast included Lili Darvas as Gertrude and Thomas Gomez as Claudius. Howard Morris played Rosencrantz. The ensemble also featured Nan McFarland, Morton Da Costa, and Bernard Gerston, the latter two going on to major roles in film and theater production.

You want double entendre? Here's Florence Desmond singing one of the great songs of World War II; followed by Bessie Smith singing "Kitchen Man." Don’t run away, mister,Oh stay and play, mister.Don’t worry if you hear the siren go.Though I’m not a lady of the highest virtue,I wouldn’t dream of letting anything hurt you.And so before you go,I think you ought to knowI got a cozy flat,There’s a place for your hat.I’ll wear a pink chiffon negligee gown.And do I know my stuff?But if that’s not enough,I’ve got the deepest shelter in town.I’ve got a room for two,A radio that’s new,An alarm clock that won’t let you down.And I’ve got central heat,But to make it complete,I’ve got the deepest shelter in town.Ev’ry modern comfortI can just guarantee.If you hear the siren call,Then it’s probably me.And sweetie, to revert,I’ll keep you on the alert.I won’t even be wearing a frown.So you can hang around hereUntil the “all clear,”In the deepest shelter in town.Now, honey, I don’t singOf an Anderson thing,Climbing in one, you look like a clown.But if you came here to seeWhy Sir John would agreeI’ve got the deepest shelter in town.Now Mr. MorrisonSays he’s getting things done,And he’s a man of the greatest renown.But before it gets wrecked,I hope he’ll come and inspectThe deepest shelter in town.Now, I was one of the firstTo clear my attic of junk.But when it comes to shelters,Now-a-days, it’s all bunk.So, honey, don’t get scared,It’s there to be shared!And you’ll feel like a king with a crown.So please don’t be mean,Better men than you have beenIn the deepest shelter in town. Madam Buff's was quite deluxe Servants by the score Footmen at each door Butlers and maids galore But one day Sam, her kitchen man Gave in his notice, he's through She cried, "Oh Sam, don't go It'll grieve me if you do" I love his cabbage gravy, his hash Crazy 'bout his succotash I can't do without my kitchen man Wild about his turnip top Like the way he warms my chop I can't do without my kitchen man Anybody else can leave And I would only laugh But he means too much to me And you ain't heard the half Oh, his jelly roll is so nice and hot Never fails to touch the spot I can't do without my kitchen man His frankfurters are oh so sweet How I like his sausage meat I can't do without my kitchen man Oh, how that boy can open clam No one else is can touch my ham I can't do without my kitchen man When I eat his doughnuts All I leave is the hole Any time he wants to Why, he can use my sugar bowl Oh, his baloney's really worth a try Never fails to satisfy I can't do without my kitchen man

The Chosen (1981) Next: Baroque

That's one virus I wouldn't want to be vaccinated against, as I love horror films; with the exception of the Nightmare on Elm Street-type films, which never have satisfying conclusions. I generally want a dead monster at the end, even if they come up with a reason to resurrect him for another film. Sir Peter Shaffer, in talking about Shakespeare, has said that Shakespeare knew that the groundlings needed release at the end of the play, and Shakespeare gave it to them. Btw much as I think Pieces (1982) is one of the best examples of '80s horror, I think what they did to Ian Sera's crotch at the end was unforgivable. The film could have ended so perfectly, a minute earlier. The way it ended deprives us of release. \ Frankenstein (1931)

Ronald Colman was in Random Harvest with Bramwell Fletcher.

I like '80s horror films, of which Pieces (1982) is the archetype. Give me a film with the Day Georges or Mary Woronov. But I'm not sure I'd appreciate Stargirl. (Btw, I'm not much of a fan of Back to the Future. Christopher Lloyd's character is just too annoying.) Pieces (1982) TerrorVision (1986)