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Miles, Funny you should mention "I Can't Be Bothered Now -- that's my answering machine! Next: another blast from the past-- "From the tip of his toes to his head, He looks like an unmade bed." Please supply all the info for the couplet above.

Miles--Who could ask for anything more? Next:-- "The living is easy The living is high All good Americans should come here to die." Hint: stay with the previous subject. You've got the routine--song, movie, performer (s) and composer (s)

*North By Northwest Passage* next: Time

Tommy James was in the "Hang on Sloopy" category of artists--a few weak, mediocre hits that people bought in between something really worthwhile. Maybe a little better than the Archies. Now The Rascals were in a competely different category. They were near the top--near The Doors or Sly. Felix and The Rascals--were first rate--from "Good Lovin"--to "Groovin'" on down. Nothing personal against Tommy James--But his abilities and hits don't even come close to an above average band like--Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels.--And Mitch wasn't anyplace near The Rascals in creativity or technique.

This thread is still open. C'est toujours ouvert.

This thread is still open.

Well, my dear Skipper, I think you've hit on something of a formula here. All these movies seem to be centered on Operatic/Operetta type singers. Some sang at the Met or were quite qualified to have had a real operatic career. Well, there was a musical producer in Hollywood who specialized in this sort of musical combo: a light plot--often involving a a real composer or singer--and a lots of singing. Musical heavyweights from the MGM Freed unit made fun of these musicals, but they made alot of money. Skipper--Name the two studios where this extremely successful producer worked and for a brownie point, name his very famous character actor cousin. This actor appeared in Hollywood's most famous movie (Not GWTW--the other one). Have Fun!

Don't think Mario Lanza was a child star.

Miles--like Bobby Short, you must be K-razy for the Gershwins too. The song is "Our Love Is Here To Stay". It was originally written for the *Goldwyn Follies*. It appeared after George's death and Ira always saw it as a testament to his relationship with his brother. The forgotten Kenny Baker sang this--I grew up watching Dennis Day, that's how the cookie crumbles. Also, of course, Gene Kelly sang it to Leslie Caron on the banks of the Seine in *The American In Paris*.. I've often looked for that spot on the left bank. Then I remembered that the movie was made in Hollywood, USA aka Culver City. S'WONDERFUL! Edited by: cujas on Apr 30, 2011 5:43 PM Edited by: cujas on Apr 30, 2011 5:44 PM

I learned this verse from The Late Great Bobby Short--the album was "Bobby Short is K-razy for Gershwin". The song is "Embraceable You" written by George and Ira Gershwin for "Girl Crazy". I believe Ginger Rogers sang this one--although Ethel Merman was the star. In the movie--Judy Garland sang this, as well as Ethel songs. The only other thing I could tell you about the Broadway show was that Fred Astaire staged this number and some others.--Deja Vu. PS In 1983 The Great Tap Dancer/Choreographer Tommy Tune did a fantastic Gershwin show called "My One & Only", where he had many of the tunes associated with Astaire and Kelly. "Crazy for You"--1992. Jodi Benson(whoever that is) Edited by: cujas on Apr 30, 2011 6:36 PM Edited by: cujas on Apr 30, 2011 6:42 PM Edited by: cujas on Apr 30, 2011 6:45 PM

*How Green Was My Valley of Decision* next: cat

Dial "O" for O'Malley--Father O'Malley--Bing Crosby in *The Bells of St. Mary's*

Beery was in *Grand Hotel* with Joan Crawford.

*Cry, the Beloved Country Girl* next: cat Edited by: cujas on Apr 28, 2011 6:21 PM

Lawford was in *Royal Wedding* with Jane Powell.

Paul Douglas was in *Solid Gold Cadillac* with Judy Holliday.

Mack the Black---Macoco is Walter Slezak in *The Pirate*

Leslie Caron was in *Daddy Long Legs* with Thelma Ritter.

*Oklahoma!*

the other head was, I believe, Rosie Grier.

Julie Christie was in *McCabe & Mrs. Miller* with Warren Beatty.

Ray Milland

Keene, Linda--Ginger in *Shall We Dance?*

Ann Todd

Malden was in *Streetcar* with Vivien Leigh.