movieman1957

You should have been here during the alien abduction.

Man, you're good.

They showed John Ford's "The Iron Horse" in that slot as part of their big Ford days that coincided with the box set release. They don't show them too often but others will be better suited to answer you.

It's actually Encore's Westerns channel but it will be easy enough to find.

One thing I have done over the last year is collect these little promos or "Word of Mouth", SoTM" tributes or other little things. It's nice to have these specials to enjoy when you can't get them. I know some are on the video section but it's not always easy to get to a computer. They make a great filler at the end of a DVD or a collection on a DVD.

There will be no joy in Baltimore this season so we'll have to stick with the movies.

If he had there would be a movie in there somewhere. Different backgrounds and sensibilities would make an interesting tale. Come to think of it there probably was something similar done sometime.

I don't know how obscure it is but I had never heard of it. "Gun Crazy" from 1949. Jon Dall and Peggy Cummins. Terrific noir of Bonnie nad Clyde type couple. Interesting "B" look to intense film about couple on the run. Psychological issues and lack of steady jobs drive couple to crime spree where they spend the rest of the movie dodging authorities.

Cooper's Birthday is May 7. (My wife's so it is easy to remember.)

It's out now. See the topic in General Discussions as there are already some comments.

> would have to look to see which qualified but many of the Beatles hits in '65 and '66 were considered "Double A Sides." I think Billboard tracked each song based on information from retailers. Also both songs were so good that they were wach receiving a good deal of air play. I do think "Day Tripper" and "We Can Work It Out" qualify but therest require some research. I'll try to have an answer tomorrow. From what I can find, just for the record, different sources put "We Can Work It Out/Day Tripper", "Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby" and "Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields Forever." Sources include AOL, Billboard and Beatles expert Mark Lewison. There, that's out of the way. Now back to our regular conversation.

Lynn, Kyle anyone: I know years ago local TV stations used to lease packages of films. Do we know that after some specific titles they may ask for do they then get a bundle of assorted titles or would they have a list of titles they want?

Most of the music I've written in the last ten years has been for church. It has been the only place I really have an outlet for it. I'm not always happy with them but people are very nice. I figure they don't have to say anything so when they do it's a wonderful feeling. I've written songs for my wife. I sang and played a song I wrote for her at our wedding (nearly 24 years ago.) She still has me play it for her every now and then. My daughter wants me to write one for her wedding but I have lots of time to do that one. You can call me Chris, most do. April: I play the piano. I'm ok at that but I'm a first class "noodler."

Not having to mess up is one of the reason I started to write my own songs. If I messed up no one would know. Now I get people coming to me and asking if I wrote what they heard. (I always take it as a compliment.) I had a friend ask me to write her a song as she liked mine so well. Then her daughter asked me to do one for her. They loved me them, oddly enough. At the moment I've been asked to do something for the band in a couple of weeks. I have something started but I'm not real keen on it. My music pastor will hear what I have tonight so I'll get a sense. I told him don't be shy about telling me if it stinks.

It's not the big time but I played and sang some of my own music in church. I got to do it the day we dedicated a new building. WIth the band accompanying me we did the song before about 800 people. That can be intimidating and excitiing at the same time.

My kids grew up with Andy as the voice of Friar Tuck in Disney's "Robin Hood." It was so much fun when they were older and watched "Liberty Valance" to see them squirm when they knew the voice but couldn't place it.

3 film package is a good deal if you have the time to devote to them. I found that I felt like there were things I had to leave in order to watch a movie from Netflix. It would be interesting to hear how long some have a movie in their hands between receiving it and sending it back. I'm on a two DVD plan and I usually don't have more than three days and rarely, if at all, a week.

believe Revolution, Day Tripper, Eleanor Rgby, Strawberry Fields Forever all were, incredibly, "B" sides, and there are other such beatles hits ... I would have to look to see which qualified but many of the Beatles hits in '65 and '66 were considered "Double A Sides." I think Billboard tracked each song based on information from retailers. Also both songs were so good that they were wach receiving a good deal of air play. I do think "Day Tripper" and "We Can Work It Out" qualify but therest require some research. I'll try to have an answer tomorrow.

These were the reverse side of 45 rpm records. The "A" side was the hit single. The "B" side was often a cut from the album but sometimes it would be a new song just to fill out the back side. Once in a while you hit on a gem. There was one song per side. Here is the "A" side "Hey Jude" from The Beatles." The "B" side for The Beatles would show half of an apple. Jack - I posted this and then saw your answer so I thought I might leave in case anyone really did want to know. Message was edited by: movieman1957

For the link I have for these it is not up yet.

I'm thinking I'll vote for a John Ford movie in the final round. Don't stretch yourself.

I'm thinking.....

>Are you happy with the way the "Best Western Ever" poll is advancing at SSO? What's your choice for the Best of them all? It's OK I guess. I don't have any real problems with the finalists (or what lost.) Of the four remaining I'd pick "The Searchers." I think I watch it the most. How about you? Is it me or has interest seemed to have dropped in the voting?

I answered somewhere before but.... I have enjoyed good success with them. They have a fine collection of old movies (and documentaries.) My lucky thing is I have a distribution center about 40 minutes from me so I often get things the next day. I haven't had anything delayed. I think I did have one ship out of order when they had to send it from out of state but those instances have been rare. Once they didn't get a film I returned. No problem, no charge. They do make you wait seven days before they act on it but that is not unreasonable. I get my money's worth.

"Cheyenne Autumn" is a tough movie to watch because as it is a sad subject. It's about 2 hours and 30 miuntes long. It does some odd scenes with Jimmy Stewart as Wyatt Earp. (It includes a seemingly unnecessary comdey scene in the middle that disrupts the film but who am I to question Ford.) Fine work by Baker and Widmark. Good work by all those playing Indians as it is their story. It deals with conflict within the tribe whether it is a power struggle or they lack of agreement on what they shoud do or where they should go. And a good deal of their time is waiting, waiting for the Americans to get there or figure out what to do. Best watched if you are in a serious mood.