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Pat Hingle
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jan 5, 2009
Talented character actor Pat Hingle has passed away at the age of 86.It was in the role of Dr. Chapman on "Gunsmoke" that I first became aware of his sterling presence. He replaced Milburn Stone as Dodge City's medical man for a time during Stone's health crisis. His introductory episode is one of read more
Ottawa must be a really nice city...
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Dec 4, 2008
So many folks are so anxious to set up permanent residence. There's the slow, but steady Conservative PM of the "minority, but more than he had last time government". The Liberal leader who lost in excess of 20 seats in the last election a couple of weeks back. The smug NDP super-spender. Oh, an read more
Okay. Let's stop pretending!
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Nov 28, 2008
The Yanks have had their Thanksgiving. My Bing Crosby and Perry Como Christmas albums have had their first run throughs of the year. The pictures of the kids with Santa are on the bookshelves. The neighbours have had their lights up for a week. I'm going to a Christmas concert this weekend. I'm in a read more
Since I've been away
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Nov 23, 2008
While the computer was down, there have been a number of firsts. American elected its first President of mixed heritage. It has been eye-opening for this Canadian observer to witness the emotion that swirls around a US election. The president is like a child, carrying into the office all sorts of ho read more
I wish I could whistle!
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Nov 22, 2008
From The Birth of the Blues (1941). Just try and be a gloomy gus after listening to this. Go on. I dast ya'!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdsHjQLpZlw read more
Why God gave us teenagers
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Nov 21, 2008
My thanks to Janet's friend Joe for finally debugging our computer. I am happy to have it back and I am more than a little surprised to find that life went on without it. H'mmm. read more
Favourite movies: Duck Pimples (1945)
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Oct 28, 2008
I used to think I was pretty hot stuff when it came to the movie buff game. I thought I knew my Disney. All that was before HIMSELF, THE BOY came into my life. Gavin has his challenges (autism/developmental delay), but the kid knows Disney. It was HIMSELF, THE BOY that introduced me to the wonderful read more
Favourite movies: The Facts of Life (1960)
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Oct 24, 2008
Lucille Ball and Bob Hope star in "Brief Encounter with Laughs". Directed by Melvin Frank and written by Frank with Norman Panama, The Facts of Life is an adult love story that will surprise you. Frank & Panama are Bob Hope experts, multiple Oscar nominees and the creators of such classic comedi read more
Broadway to Hollywood Trivia
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Oct 20, 2008
Did you know that Eduardo Ciannelli (1889 - 1969) played "Diamond Louis" in the 1928 Broadway production of The Front Page?Did you further know that Abner Biberman (1909 - 1977) played "Diamond Louis" in the 1940 film version of The Front Page, Howard Hawks' His Girl Friday? And did you also know th read more
Obey those rhythmic impulses!
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Oct 15, 2008
One day "Way Out West" Chill Wills and The Avalon Boys were jammin' in front of the saloon when a couple of strangers rode into town:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arajua9lxYA read more
It's Election Day - Vote early, vote often!
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Oct 14, 2008
The number of those who undergo the fatigue of judging for themselves is very small indeed.- Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751 - 1816)Certainly the goal of a democratic society is an informed and interested electorate, but the reality is that many forego the privilege and duty of voting. A privilege a read more
How carnivores celebrate Thanksgiving!
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Oct 13, 2008
My baby, baby, baby sister outdid herself with the most scrumptious Thanksgiving dinner ever! A variety of steaming vegetables. Moist turkey and tastey ham. Gravy so rich and savory it should have been served with a straw! Apple crisp! Homemade pumpkin pie! Swell music and lotsa laughs. We have plen read more
I'm beginning to think my husband may be right!
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Oct 9, 2008
I have lived my life assuming that I know all and am right about most things and that the rest of the world is out of step with me. Hubby shakes his head and has been telling me for 20 odd years that it is me who is out of step.The headline of the Financial Post read "Should Stephen Harper Be More read more
Paul Newman
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Sep 29, 2008
1925 - 2008Creative actor and director. Handsome movie star. Charitable gentleman. Adventurous guy. He bore both his blessings and his troubles with uncommon grace. He will be honoured and missed. read more
Good for what ails you!
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Sep 24, 2008
Music therapy is of undisputed assistance for many ailments and disorders. My story will not add to this scientific fact, however you may not be aware of the healing powers of Joe and Eddie. I was feeling poorly - aches, chills, the yuckies - but one listen of There's a Meetin' Here Tonight and darn read more
Politics in the movies
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Sep 15, 2008
During September the inestimable Turner Classic Movies is presenting a series of movies related to politics. It's a grand lineup featuring everything from The Best Man to The Great McGinty to Gabriel Over the White House.Today I consider my little corner of the blogosphere an adjunct to TCM's series read more
Shining a light
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Sep 8, 2008
The Paralympic Games in Beijing opened on September 6th, 2008 with the most awe-inspiring and humbling moment I have ever witnessed on television.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kciyrz_ZCkY&feature=related read more
Mr. Melendez
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Sep 4, 2008
Jose Cuauhtemoc "Bill" MelendezNovember 15, 1916 - September 2, 2008 If you're ever watching an old Warner Bros cartoon from the 40s and note a credit for animator J.C. Melendez, that would be the young fellow who started out at Disney in 1938, moved to Termite Terrace and in 1964 won an Emmy and a read more
Remembering Donald O'Connor
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Aug 29, 2008
1925 - 2003I have been reminded that we missed the opportunity to recall Donald O'Connor upon his August 28th birthday. Shame on us. I do hope that that doesn't mean that we have been neglecting to make room in the entertainment portions of our busy lives for the wonderfully talented, warm-hearted g read more
Boo! Let's recall Hitch on this special day.
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Aug 13, 2008
Alfred Hitchcock1899 - 1980Alfred Hitchcock was born on August 13th. Happy Birthday! According to astrology this Leo baby gravitates toward the unique, the strange, the unusual because it allows him to play out his own inner conflicts. For many of us our first memories of Hitch might be his weekly read more