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The Sopranos (Really.)
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Aug 9, 2011
From time to time I have mentioned my son Gavin whose challenges with autism/developmental delay are offset by the gifts of a tremendous memory and talent for mimicry. Gavin remembers every line from every beloved movie, and when he gets going you would swear that everyone from Phil Harris t read more
Honours and Benefits at My Age!
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Aug 8, 2011
Isn't that the prettiest thing? "Liebster", as I know (or somewhat guessed) from singing Brahms in "my" choir, means favourite or beloved. Starting in Germany, this token of esteem has traveled the internet world, and this site is lucky enough to be among those chosen by the wonderful Becky of Bec read more
Loving Lucy Blogathon: Lucy and Bob Hope
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Aug 4, 2011
True Classics is hosting a blogathon salute to Lucille Ball on the occasion of the centenary of her birth on August 6. In Caftan Woman's universe Lucy has a prime spot on the ruling counsel.
A few years ago, Carlton Cards issued a Bob Hope Christmas ornament that featured Bob dressed as Santa wi read more
Monster Mash Blogathon: This Island Earth (1955)
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jul 28, 2011
Today's post is an entry in the Monster Mash Blogathon. The Forgotten Classics of Yesteryear/Monster Mash icon will bring you to a world of movie mayhem. What follows is a chock-full-of-spoilers look at:This Island Earth was brought to the screen by Universal in 1955. The director was Joseph M. read more
Favourite movies: The Farmer Takes a Wife (1935)
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jul 20, 2011
Erie Canal Song
(Chorus)
Low bridge ev'-ry bod-y down,
Low bridge for we're com-in to a town,
And you al-ways know your neighbor,
You'll always know your pal,
If you've ev-er navigated on the Er- read more
Ginger Rogers Centenary
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jul 16, 2011
July 16, 1911 - April 25, 1995
According to her mother, Lela, Virginia Katherine McMath (Rogers was her stepfather) was dancing before she was born. At 14, Ginger was learning the ropes in Vaudeville and at 18 she was appearing on Broadway, first in Ruby and Kalmar's Top Speed followed by t read more
The Eternal Question: Chester or Festus?
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jul 13, 2011
Parley Baer
1914 - 2002
Norman MacDonnell and John Meston's successful radio drama Gunsmoke ran from 1952 - 1961, overlapping the television phenomenon by six years. On radio the role of Chester Proudfoot was played by that consummate character actor, and former circus ringmaster for Barnum & read more
George Marshall and Tom Destry
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jun 29, 2011
1891 - 1975Chicago born George Marshall hit Hollywood at the age of 25 and for the next 50 years worked in that industry town as a director/writer/actor. In the era of learn as you go, George Marshall wrote and directed his first western short for Bison Pictures in 1916. It was called Across the R read more
Lenny's Lesson Plan #4
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jun 22, 2011
Using some of TCM's Essentials Jr. summer programming as a guideline, I have appointed myself Grand Poobah of my niece Lenny's introduction to classic film.It is never too early to begin opening your mind to the riches of entertainment and art available to us.Big news, Lenny. This week's entry for read more
For Father's Day - TV's Best Pappy
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jun 18, 2011
Jack Kelly, James Garner
Legends of the West, Bret and Bart Maverick, of the perpetually popular Maverick TV series (1957 - 1962) roamed the TV west with a deck of cards and a ready wit, conning con men, romancing pretty Warner's contractees and being generally adventurous. How did they become t read more
Lenny's Lesson Plan #3
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jun 16, 2011
Using some of TCM's Essentials Jr. summer programming as a guideline, I have appointed myself Grand Poobah of my niece Lenny's introduction to classic film.It is never too early to begin opening your mind to the riches of entertainment and art available to us.Lenny, be warned, Caftan Aunt is about t read more
Favourite movies: The Happiest Days of Your Life (1950)
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jun 13, 2011
The writing/producing/directing team of Gilliat and Launder, and their 40 some films, are probably responsible for the image most of us have of British humour. Humour in the face of adversity and absurdity - that stiff upper lip resourcefulness and ready wit to which we would all like to claim owne read more
Lenny's Lesson Plan #2
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jun 8, 2011
Using some of TCM's Essentials Jr. summer programming as a guideline, I have appointed myself Grand Poobah of my niece Lenny's introduction to classic film.It is never too early to begin opening your mind to the riches of entertainment and art available to us.Lenny, you are in luck this week. TCM h read more
James Arness (1923 - 2011)
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jun 4, 2011
Marshal Matt Dillon, Gunsmoke
The hero of my childhood became the TV pal of my middle years.
Dennis Weaver, James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake
Gunsmoke, 1955-1975 / 5 TV movies 1987 - 1994
From Burt Reynolds' foreword to James Arness, An Autobiography by James Arness with James E. Wise read more
Lenny's Lesson Plan
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jun 1, 2011
Eileen Agnes ClaytonMy niece Eileen, affectionately called "Lenny" by one and all, is about to reach her 10th month birthday. It is time for Aunt Paddy aka Caftan Woman to stake her territory and I offer myself as a consultant in Lenny's classic movie education. Her parents are certainly more than read more
Elwy!
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on May 23, 2011
Our host, Elwy YostBeginning in 1974, TVOntario's Saturday Night at the Movies presented to residents of Ontario and Western New York, a double bill of classic films uncut and commercial free, along with elucidating interviews relating to the subject of movies in general and specifically to the subj read more
CMBA Movies of 1939 Blogathon - Five Came Back
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on May 15, 2011
Whether it was due to a special alignment of the stars or something in the martinis, few will deny that the late 30s in Hollywood was a time of incredible vitality and creativity. No greater evidence exists than the timeless entertainments released in 1939. Cast and crews working on top-budgeted d read more
Thrills! Thrills! Thrills!
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on May 10, 2011
Coming soon to your computer!The Classic Movies of 1939 Blogathon40 esteemed bloggers - 40 classic moviesRelive the greats of yesterday.Discover new film treasures.Be part of the action.Don't miss The Classic Movies of 1939 Blogathon!See the Classic Movie Blog Association for details. read more
Hollywood Haikus Competition Entry #7
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on May 9, 2011
Mystic bond of loveThe burden of devotionSacrifice deniedThis is an entry for the Best For Film Hollywood Haikus blogging competition. Enter now.Contest results: http://bestforfilm.com/film-blog/hollywood-haikus-2011-competition-winners/ read more
Hollywood Haikus Competition Entry #6
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on May 8, 2011
The forest is homePrecarious, yet lovinghome to the young princeThis is an entry for the Best For Film Hollywood Haikus blogging competition. Enter now. Contest results: http://bestforfilm.com/film-blog/hollywood-haikus-2011-competition-winners/ read more