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Re: Photos: A Brooklyn Navy Yard Cemetery Has Become A Park

TJHinNYC — Thu, 26 May 2016 11:27:46 -0000

Many of the remains were eventually entombed within the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Fort Greene Park, a short distance away. The following link tells the story:
https://www.nycgovparks.org...

Re: Trump's Ex-Butler Says Obama 'Should Be Hung For Treason'

TJHinNYC — Thu, 12 May 2016 17:33:44 -0000

Angus Hudson sure has changed.

Re: The Apple: A Mets News Blog That's 0% Accurate, 100% Funny: My Attempt To #FixTheScoreBug

TJHinNYC — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:50:10 -0000

It is more than obvious that something has to be done for the remaining 5/6ths of the season. Randy's design should be a template for the final result. In fact, I would adopt Randy's exactly as it is.

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: "Mad Men," Season Three, Episode 13

TJHinNYC — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:03:27 -0000

Not so loud, Botany500 (if that's your real name), Weiner may be listening. And he's not above scaring up an 85-year-old Larry Storch to play the love interst of, say, Peggy (after the demise of l'affaire Duck). Or, Weiner can use the voice of Mr. Whoopee from the early-60's cartoon "Tennessee Tuxedo" -- again, the multi-talented Mr. Storch -- to add yet another level of verisimilitude.

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: "Mad Men," Season Three, Episode 13

TJHinNYC — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:46:50 -0000

midwest ex: I think Betts will have a problem meeting ANYONE with that god-awful flatulence problem of hers. (Oops. I got it mixed up with that stinky January-Jones-as-Grace Kelly sketch on SNL. As Emily Litella would have said, "Never mind.")

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: "Mad Men," Season Three, Episode 13

TJHinNYC — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:33:52 -0000

Thank you, TJ, for the thorough recap of the season's recaps. (It must be pointed out that "TJ" and "TJHinNYC" are, of course, two completely different people, with needs and dreams not unlike the rest of you. Kinda like Howard Stern vis-a-vis Howard K. Stern.)

Anyway, upon further review...While re-watching "Shut the Door, Have a Seat," I came across an interesting moment not dealt with by the Unbound Edition Players (but, also, perhaps not worth the time). Almost every major character when told of the impending sale of SC utters the same word, "What?!" However, the great actor Jon Hamm added something extra when informed by Conrad Hilton: He looks incredlously at Connie, speaks the magic word "What?", and then...and only then...exhales a huge plume of cigarette smoke he had just inhaled. I haven't tried this trick at home, but I'm betting that it ain't easy to speak the word "What?" and not have one bit of smoke leave your mouth until a dramatic second has passed.

I would like to think it will become a more serious counterpart to a traditional "Danny Thomas Spit-take." I can only dream it will.

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: "Mad Men," Season Three, Episode 13

TJHinNYC — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:20:02 -0000

McTeague, you crazy bastard, you beat me to it! Yes, the best line this week is, of course: "Yo, Humbert." (Close second: "Hello, boys.")

As for predictions, I think that Weiner can easily incorporate ANY thought-to-be-former character into the future storyline without resorting to gimmicks a la "Dallas" (the show, not the traumatized city of 1963).

And, it would be nice if next season started off in 1964, if only for the chance of seeing Sally, Bobby, Mommy and New Daddy taking in the futuristic sights of the World's Fair.

"Peace Through Understanding," indeed.

And, to dear Kristin, thank you for another peerless season of brilliance. Or something.

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: "Mad Men," Season Three, Episode 12

TJHinNYC — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:02:29 -0000

Ooh,ooh! I predict that there will be a sequel to the movie "Love Actually" and that January Jones will hold out for a much bigger role and billing this time, perhaps aiming for above-the-title.

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: "Mad Men," Season Three, Episode 12

TJHinNYC — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:24:01 -0000

"What do you predict will happen?"

I predict that the writers at "Saturday Night Live" will have a field day when January Jones hosts in nine days. (But, I can't predict what other "MM" cast member(s) will show up. However, the Moss-Armisen connection is too obvious to discount.)

By the way, the "Oh my God, they killed Kennedy!...You bastards!" bit...er, killed.

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: "Mad Men," Season Three, Episode 11

TJHinNYC — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:49:42 -0000

Nah, Kristin, don't bother. I was just crackin' wise. And once again forgot that I need (as always) to bring my "A" game whenever I enter the House of Ament. As for Betty being "that much in denial," just remember "denial" isn't just "the act of asserting that something alleged is not true." No, it's also a river in...Oh, forget it.

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: "Mad Men," Season Three, Episode 11

TJHinNYC — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:11:21 -0000

Upon further review…During the episode entitled "The Benefactor" (Season 2, Episode 3), where Betty has one of "Don's" watches monogrammed, you can see that it reads "D.W." I think Betts had an inkling that something wasn't kosher, way back when.

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: “Mad Men,” Season Three, Episode 10

TJHinNYC — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:50:41 -0000

Yes, Kristin, the wedding is "Saturday, November 23, 1963."

For what it's worth, I remember being an 11-year-old who, while attuned and interested in the tragedy of the day before, decided to join my basketball buddies to play our scheduled game on that sunny Saturday morning. Not to be outdone, the National Football League, incredulously, did not cancel any of its games just two days after our President's assassination.

It will be very interesting to see how (or if) Weiner handles the Kennedy assassination. The overwhelming aspect of that event (not unlike the Cuban Missile Crisis from the previous year) may present a delicate balancing act in trying to incorporate it effectively into the small saga of the MM characters' lives.

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: “Mad Men,” Season Three, Episode 10

TJHinNYC — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:45:33 -0000

Kristin,

It can't be said enough: Your brilliant weaving of references to past MM epsiodes and characters, to pop culture of all vintages, and to other tangential matters -- while creating hilarious and...um, believable recaps -- continues to be a thing a beauty. Or something.

Alas, only 3 more to go.

TJHinNYC

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: "Mad Men," Season Three, Episode Nine

TJHinNYC — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:50:44 -0000

Um...further on the "Bye, Bye, Birdie" opening: You better run FAST to the theater, 'cause the reviews aren't...how you say?...good.

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: "Mad Men," Season Three, Episode Nine

TJHinNYC — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:07:01 -0000

Kristin,

Another masterpiece!

And just in time for the Broadway opening of "Bye, Bye, Birdie" in a couple of hours. I'm sure more than a few folks in that audience will be thinking of Ann-Margret-cum-Mad Men-cum-Attention Deficit Theatre as they settle into their first night seats.

Brava!

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: "Mad Men," Season Three, Episode Five

TJHinNYC — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:43:57 -0000

Apropos of nothing, but the name of Sally’s teacher is Suzanne Farrell, the very same name as the world-famous ballerina. AND the same dance teacher under whom Elisabeth Moss studied as a child at the American School of Ballet in New York. Coincidence?

Also, if the Family "Draper" is looking for a child's name, hows about Bart?

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: “Mad Men,” Season Three, Episode Four

TJHinNYC — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:07:24 -0000

I've said it before and I'll say it again, "I am so jai alai."

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: “Mad Men,” Season Three, Episode Four

TJHinNYC — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:48:03 -0000

In the words of Sally Draper: "Thpectacular!"

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: “Mad Men,” Season Three, Episode Three

TJHinNYC — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:23:55 -0000

I would like to add another category to most memorable line in three seasons (see above). In Episode Three we had Peggy's bon mot "I am so high." But, just one week later, I am pretty sure I heard someone -- in the background, perhaps -- uttering, sotto voce, "I am so jai alai."

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: “Mad Men,” Season Three, Episode Three

TJHinNYC — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:45:03 -0000

whonew2: I was not precise enough in my comment. I meant that Episode Three was SO over the top (or as Kristin described it: "...the most surreal hour of television in recent memory") -- especially compared with last week's episode -- that it seemed to be a satire of itself. I fully appreciate the qualities of the program which you accurately describe above. And with Kristin's peerless take on all the proceedings. Thanks.

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: “Mad Men,” Season Three, Episode Three

TJHinNYC — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:10:24 -0000

Ahem, TJHinNYC. Don't you MEAN HIGH-larious?

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: “Mad Men,” Season Three, Episode Three

TJHinNYC — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:09:22 -0000

Ahem, Donna. Don't you me HIGH-larious?

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: “Mad Men,” Season Three, Episode Three

TJHinNYC — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:31:21 -0000

"Hey, Belinda, have you seen my five bucks? It was here a minute ago."

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: “Mad Men,” Season Three, Episode Three

TJHinNYC — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:39:23 -0000

Ament, you've outdone yourself! Or something. To satirize satire is no mean feat and you've...well...satirized satire.

Before we got to the most memorable line in three seasons ("I am so high."), I thought there might be a reference by the Unbound Edition Players to that classic movie -- 22 years hence -- "The Breakfast Club."

But, that's what makes Ament Ament and TJHinNYC TJHinNYC.

Re: Attention Deficit Theatre: "Mad Men," Season Three, Episode Two

TJHinNYC — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:06:28 -0000

I'd like to suggest to Matt Weiner that every episode of "Mad Men" start with Ann-Margret presenting her interpretation of some bouncy tune. (On some shows, he could trade off and have the animated A-M in the "person" of Ann-Magrock -- as she appeared on the '60s hit "The Flintstones" -- give it a whirl.)