hiway29

me too

The Donner cut turned out to be something of a mess-but nowhere near the mess of 'Superman Returns".

I told you it was too easy your turn George

this one is probably too easy- 'I found my thrill on Blueberry Hill'

that sounds like Dr Smith berating the robot on' Lost in Space'

I have to admit-I felt sick to my stomach looking at that picture at least they're not building it in the meadowlands in Jersey as was threatened for so long.

Dodger Stadium is still basically the same place-keeping my fingers crossed. The left and right field outfield 'pavilions' are beer free, and advertised as 'family' sections. Pavilion being an impressive word for bleachers that are separated from the rest of the park. I've never been in a ballpark I didn't like (except maybe Shea), but I've never loved a park like Dodger Stadium.

So much for the 6 dollar Dodger ticket. The left field pavilion, and the mile high behind home plate seats are now 10 bucks. Still not bad, but my bad math makes it close to a 50% increase. In the right field pavilion, it will cost you 35 bucks (40 at the gate)-BUT with an 'all you can eat" feature. Anyone who cares to gorge themselves on Dodger Dogs have just had their dreams realized. Dodger Dogs. nachos, and peanuts are about all you can get in the outfield, and they better be prepared for the onslaught. At least you can't drink beer out there. I can hardly wait to see what this looks like. I shudder to think about the rest room ramifications. So much for the 6 dollar Dodger ticket. The left field pavilion, and the mile high behind home plate seats are now 10 bucks. Still not bad, but my bad math makes it close to a 50% increase. In the right field pavilion, it will cost you 35 bucks (40 at the gate)-BUT with an 'all you can eat" feature. Anyone who cares to gorge themselves on Dodger Dogs have just had their dreams realized. Dodger Dogs. nachos, and peanuts are about all you can get in the outfield, and they better be prepared for the onslaught. At least you can't drink beer out there. I can hardly wait to see what this looks like. I shudder to think about the rest room ramifications.

you couldn't find 2 better guys to represent the Hall right now than Ripken and Gwynn. They both played for one team thei entire career. You can envision statues of Ripken in Baltimore, and Gwynn in San Diego. They were both 'grind it out' type players, who never caused 'controversy' but played at the highest professional level. Neither one was a home run hitter. The closest thing to substance abuse was the Babe Ruth program that Gwynn sometimes wrestled with, concerning his weight. Both guys are very well spoken and credits to their communities. I actually look forward to their induction speeches. They are the perfect inductees to off set the steroid stained 90's. The writers that lump them in with the Canseco's aren't worth their word processors.

Ripken and Gwynn are 'no brainers' for the Hall, and I'm glad they got in first ballot. I figured they would, but you never know. Of course the controversy is all about McGuire not getting in due to steroids. I just saw that there were a few writers who DIDN'T vote for Ripken and Gwynn. I can only wonder what brilliant thinking went into those decisions.

I've been thinking Johnson was about done for about 5 years now, so I clearly know nothing. I was not surprised at all that he did not live up to expectations in the Bronx-meaning he wasn't dominant in the playoffs-which is the yardstick Yankee pitchers are judged by. I am looking forward to seeing him at Dodger Stadium again.

I'm going to confess that I occasionally sing 'Young and Healthy' in the shower, or driving , or whenever one sings- the only criteria being that I'm alone at the time.

Just thought I'd put a plug in for my favorite Busby Berkeley film-'Footlight Parade' It features 'By a Waterfall' one of the most amazing musical productions ever. And since we're talking about the beautiful women back then, this pre Hays code number features the sexiest women ever, including some underwater photography that is revealing for any age. And the coolest James Cagney you ever saw in 'Shanghai Lil'. He plays a sailor on leave in China, in love with a Chinese prostitute. A fantastic saloon set, peopled with every race on earth sets the stage. Cagney and Ruby Keeler (made up to look Chinese, which is too bad, but that's another topic) dancing on top of the bar is perfect, and I have to say that Cagney out dances and easily 'outcools' Ruby. All the Busby Berkeley films are available in nice packages from Warner Bros. If you haven't seen them and like that kind of thing it's well worth seeking out. end of plug. oh-it also features 'Honeymoon Hotel', an very funny and 'daring' follow up to 'Shuffle off to Buffalo'- darn the Hays code-which killed great movies like this !

The apple eater became famous doing everything Fred Astaire did but backwards. She also blows her line in the scene, and I wonder why thet didn't do another take.

I've been a fan of those Busby Berkeley films since my first film class in college. They did a kind of 'follow up' to that number in a later movie, that's even 'racier', called 'Honeymoon Hotel'. The Hays code put the kibosh on just about anything the least bit controversial. It must have been great to live in a country that treated adults like they were children.

I worked in a fast food joint in Connecticut as a teen that deep fried the hot dogs. I used to throw a dozen long dogs in the same vat that made the fries. You knew they were done when the dogs 'split'. Easily the best chili dog I've ever tasted. The factory nearby would order up 40 or more of them every day, so someone agreed. I have no idea how much their life expectancy was shortened. That poor little fry vat. We made fries, onion rings, hot dogs, shrimp rolls and fried clams in it. After awhile, the flavors would start to mix. It sounds horrifying, but was strangely compelling. The guy who owned the joint was creative. We featured milk shakes in over a dozen flavors, including root beer, pineapple, grape, etc. He also provided 'lunch specials' like stuffed peppers and soup that were quite good. The place closed in a year.

gasp I understand your frustration, Sudo. It's possible that this is just one of those cyclical down times that websites seem to experience. All I can say is there will be less fun in my day if you decide to pack it in.

they all lived at least into their 70's-which is not a 'ripe old age' but not tragic either. They were older in their movies than they looked, having a long stage career before sound movies came about. The piano player is almost 60 in the clips posted.

let's just say that Humprey Bogart's visit there was more celebrated

I know who it is and what movie it's from but I'm never sure if I'm supposed to tell. He had 4 brothers, 3 of whom were in several movies with him, until one brother dropped out because his parts consisted of saying 'yes, sir'. This movie was made with the 3 most famous brothers-though the piano player is probably the least famous-whatever that means. They used to refer to his piano playing as 'shooting the keys', and in real life was mosty famous for gambling and womanizing-maybe not in that order.

nope

I thought this one would be duck soup. second clue-just finish the sentence. "that's a lovely dress you have on,Mrs. ..."

It's a shame that there isn't some way of taking in a Fenway game on the cheap. Even at Dodger Stadium, which automatically draws over 3 million a year, even when they're awful, which is usually, you can still get a 6 dollar ticket either in the outfield bleachers, or the 'red zone' miles above the area behind home plate.(course it's not 'red' anymore-the stadium is all 'pastels'now) The outfield is cut off from the rest of the park. You can't even take a walk around the stadium from there. You also can't buy beer out there, and the food is limited to Dodger Dogs, nachos, and peanuts. I don't like watching games looking in from the outfield, so my preference when I just want a cheap seat is to go behind home plate. It may be the best bargain in baseball. You're a mile high, but the field is spread out below you, and the game is very enjoyable from up there. Add the San Gabriel mountains and palm trees in the distance and you've got a perfect summers evening for 20 bucks if you add a Dodger Dog and coke. (I forgot-30 including parking.) Still I admit I spoil myself as a rule, and find ways to get seats on the loge level, 3rd base side. It's expensive-I often pay 40-50 bucks a seat, but like I said-it's my only real 'vice', and at the moment I'm fortunate enough to afford it. Still nowhere near the 200 dollar a night per, scenario that mstar describes. I'm sure it's as bad or worse at Yankee Stadium. Now I'm reading that Dodger tickets are going up, based on their 'successful' season-ha ha. They claim the 6 buckers aren't going up tho.

"Would you care to stay for dinner? We're having roast beef". "No thank you.I really must be going home. We're having squab tonight."

sounds like The Flintstones to me