LawrenceA Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 It's Garry Shandling's Show season one on DVD. Brilliant deconstruction of the sitcom format, with Shandling talking directly to the studio audience and to the camera, sometimes walking off set mid-scene and standing next to the cameras, and other genre-shattering meta-moments. Only some of the other characters act the same way, while others are regular sitcom characters. It was a ground-breaking show, ahead of its time in 1986, and made poignant by Shandling's sudden death earlier this year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregoryPeckfan Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I've been watching MeTV for most of the day. I watched Perry Mason, Matlock, Diagnosis Murder, The big Valley and then Gunsmoke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregoryPeckfan Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I'm in the middle of watching O Henry's Full House. Now that they are doing Red Chief, I thought I'd take a break until they get to The Gift of the Magi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregoryPeckfan Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Quartet - introduced By Somerset maugham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAndNora34 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 And Then There Were None (1945) I am an avid Agatha Christie fan; I've read almost every one of her books, and this was the first I ever read, and it is my favorite of hers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedracer5 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 And Then There Were None (1945) I am an avid Agatha Christie fan; I've read almost every one of her books, and this was the first I ever read, and it is my favorite of hers. Is the book titled "And Then There Were None" ? I'll presume that this book is no longer printed with its original, definitely not PC, title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBeacon Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Is the book titled "And Then There Were None" ? I'll presume that this book is no longer printed with its original, definitely not PC, title. Yes, there is a bit of a problem in that the original book title was "Ten Little N-word" from an old English rhyme which was then changed to "And Then There Were None" or in some cases "Ten Little Indians". You can get a load of info on Wiki. There were many films made, even one with Frank Stalone, Sly's singer brother, taking place on an African safari. It is painful to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamCasey Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Von Ryan's Express (1965) - Encore On Demand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregoryPeckfan Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Yes, there is a bit of a problem in that the original book title was "Ten Little N-word" from an old English rhyme which was then changed to "And Then There Were None" or in some cases "Ten Little Indians". You can get a load of info on Wiki. There were many films made, even one with Frank Stalone, Sly's singer brother, taking place on an African safari. It is painful to watch. The poem upon which Agatha Christie wrote this mystery was called Ten Little N-. She changed the title to Ten Little Indians. The American title of the book was And Then There Were None. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCannady1 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I just had to respond about O'Henry's Full House. I agree that each segment was beautifully orchestrated and enacted. My favorite Christmas vignette is indeed Gift of the Magi as well. That is cute about Sesame Street. I used to watch with my kids and I do recall Mr. Hooper's store where each unselfishly did a kind deed buying something to complement what their friend had. But, in turn unaware that they had sold theirs to buy that special something! That vignette sparkles with magic and sincerity with the lovely Jeanne Crain and Farley Granger. I also liked The Cop and the Anthem. I too thought the vignette was quite clever with Marilyn who was her usual beautiful and talented self. The superb Charles Laughton was a great Soapy! My sister and I loved this film which we saw as children on TV. Last Christmas she sent it to me on a lovely DVD. The other segments were great too, but I felt that The Last Leaf was so superb with Jean Peters and Anne Baxter. This beautifully done vignette was done with finesse and both ladies radiated sincerity. Theodore Bikel was outstanding as well as the painter who saved the ill sister's life by painting the leaf on the wall. She had the idea that she would die when they all blew away. But the last leaf was there, withstanding the elements. Sadly, he had gotten pneumonia going out to paint in the inclement weather. It is a great film that withstands the test of time. I have watched several times; preferably at Christmastime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceA Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Magnum P.I. season seven on DVD. The formula is starting to wear thin, but there's still much to enjoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamCasey Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Air Force (1943) - TCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregoryPeckfan Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Air Force (1943) - TCM Me Too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBeacon Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 "Soapdish" (1991). I guess it is a guilty pleasure for us because we can't stop laughing even after having watched it 4 or 5 times yet not very good rating or reviews. We love it!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceA Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 "Soapdish" (1991). I guess it is a guilty pleasure for us because we can't stop laughing even after having watched it 4 or 5 times yet not very good rating or reviews. We love it!! I liked that movie, too, when I saw it years ago. I just started Tales from the Darkside season 3. More cut-rate thrills and chills. It's always a good sign when the season premiere stars William Hickey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopBilled Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Just watched an interesting episode of Movin' On with special guest star Frank Gorshin. Good actor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceA Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 21 Jump Street season one. Wow, what a cheese-fest. Fashions, music, acting, scripts - all are ridiculous. It's unintentionally funny enough not to be boring so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregoryPeckfan Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I'm in the middle of a Robert Ryan marathon on TCM. Because I have not seen The Best of The Bad Men before, I recorded it for later. But I`ve been watching TCM since 10:30am my time mostly. And I have seen The Naked Spur on next, so I will likely watch that as it airs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedracer5 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I'm watching "Beach Party." I do love 1960s teen surfing movies. I'm waiting for the Lucy special to start at 8pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAndNora34 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Don't Bother to Knock (1952): Marilyn Monroe, Richard Widmark, Anne Bancroft, & Donna Corcoran (older sister of Kevin Corcoran from Swiss Family Robinson & Pollyanna). So far, so good. Source: Netflix 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedracer5 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I'm watching the "I Love Lucy Superstar Special" on CBS. Within two minutes of the "Lucy Visits Graumans" episode starting, I noticed missing dialogue. Come on CBS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopBilled Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I watched another episode of Movin' On from season 1. It involved greyhound dog racing and was very well researched. Kenneth Tobey, billed as Ken Tobey, had a guest role. After watching him in b&w sci-fi movies, it's different to see him in color, with very bright red hair, and he has equally bright red freckles-- some on his ears. I suppose b&w film conceals a lot of that. But he's a good actor and it's easy to see why he kept going in character roles, like this one from the mid-70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeniaH Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 "The Fugitive", with guest star Glenda Farrell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedracer5 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I'm watching "Another Man's Poison" that I recorded last week! (At least I think it was last week. All my days are running together). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregoryPeckfan Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Don't Bother to Knock (1952): Marilyn Monroe, Richard Widmark, Anne Bancroft, & Donna Corcoran (older sister of Kevin Corcoran from Swiss Family Robinson & Pollyanna). So far, so good. Source: Netflix This is one of my favourite film noir titles of all time. Anyone who thinks that Monroe could not act in a drama needs to see this film. Love Richard Widmark, of course he is one of my favourite actors of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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