BERIGAN Posted March 19, 2006 Report Posted March 19, 2006 I was very young (born 1960) and loved this show at the time it first aired (1966-1971) so please tell me I'm not insane for ordering season one of That Girl, set for release on May 16, 2006. You're NOT insane. A tad sentimental, perhaps, but not insane. I was born in 1961 and was also a big fan of the the show. The opening sequence used to kind of hypnotize me. I can't remember any of the plot lines though, and don't know how the show would hold up now. I sold a few of the then out of print shows on VHS a few years back...not bad...a bit sitcomy, dated, but still watchable. Quote
BruceH Posted March 20, 2006 Report Posted March 20, 2006 I was very young (born 1960) and loved this show at the time it first aired (1966-1971) so please tell me I'm not insane for ordering season one of That Girl, set for release on May 16, 2006. You're NOT insane. A tad sentimental, perhaps, but not insane. I was born in 1961 and was also a big fan of the the show. The opening sequence used to kind of hypnotize me. I can't remember any of the plot lines though, and don't know how the show would hold up now. I sold a few of the then out of print shows on VHS a few years back...not bad...a bit sitcomy, dated, but still watchable. My wife, who's a little older than me, says it was one of the dullest shows on television. Oh, well, what can ya do? I still have fond (if blurry) memories of watching it. Quote
Kalo Posted March 21, 2006 Report Posted March 21, 2006 I was very young (born 1960) and loved this show at the time it first aired (1966-1971) so please tell me I'm not insane for ordering season one of That Girl, set for release on May 16, 2006. You're NOT insane. A tad sentimental, perhaps, but not insane. I was born in 1961 and was also a big fan of the the show. The opening sequence used to kind of hypnotize me. I can't remember any of the plot lines though, and don't know how the show would hold up now. I sold a few of the then out of print shows on VHS a few years back...not bad...a bit sitcomy, dated, but still watchable. My wife, who's a little older than me, says it was one of the dullest shows on television. Oh, well, what can ya do? I still have fond (if blurry) memories of watching it. Ted Bessell always annoyed me, even when I was a kid. Marlo was cute, though. I have no desire to revisit this show. Quote
BruceH Posted March 21, 2006 Report Posted March 21, 2006 Was Ted Bessell "Donald," the boyfriend? If so, yeah, I wasn't a fan of his either. Sort of a sub-Tony Roberts. I have more desire to revisit the cartoon show Fantastic Voyage (which I know will look like shit to me now) than That Girl. But I still remember that theme song. Quote
Kalo Posted March 22, 2006 Report Posted March 22, 2006 Was Ted Bessell "Donald," the boyfriend? If so, yeah, I wasn't a fan of his either. Sort of a sub-Tony Roberts. Wow! "Sub-Tony Roberts"! You nailed it Bruce. I have a vague memory that Bessell appeared on Mary Tyler Moore's show as a suitor for several episodes. I was a little disappointed that Mary would even consider this dork. Quote
BruceH Posted March 22, 2006 Report Posted March 22, 2006 I have a vague memory that Bessell appeared on Mary Tyler Moore's show as a suitor for several episodes. I was a little disappointed that Mary would even consider this dork. I believe you're right! I'd also have to say that Bessell's appearance on the MTMS coincided with the show declining a bit, or at least getting tired. Quote
Guest Chaney Posted March 23, 2006 Report Posted March 23, 2006 I was a faithful viewer on The Mary Tyler Moore Show but to this day, I still can't mark the episode which introduced the Ted Bessell 'Joe' character. I believe he finally left when Mary realized he would never make a commitment. Sounds like I'm in the minority but I liked Ted Bessell in That Girl. (I was very young...) A sub-Tony Roberts? Gads! To be below Tony Roberts is quite the feat! (Liked him in Star Spangled Girl -- was Sandy Duncan ever again in a movie in which she qualified as being hot? -- and as the mayor's assistant in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three... OH! and as Woody's sidekick / best friend in what seemed like half his movies.) Quote
BruceH Posted March 23, 2006 Report Posted March 23, 2006 (edited) A sub-Tony Roberts? Gads! To be below Tony Roberts is quite the feat! as the mayor's assistant in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three... Bullseye!! I think that was clearly his best role. Edited March 25, 2006 by BruceH Quote
Guest Chaney Posted March 25, 2006 Report Posted March 25, 2006 Over 200 Sony catalog titles available at $5.98 each from Deep Discount DVD. ----> HERE <---- Quote
BERIGAN Posted March 30, 2006 Report Posted March 30, 2006 (edited) Over 200 Sony catalog titles available at $5.98 each from Deep Discount DVD. ----> HERE <---- There are some really good prices here, Judy Holliday movies, Rita Hayworth films, Watermelon Man, etc.... Edited March 30, 2006 by BERIGAN Quote
BERIGAN Posted March 30, 2006 Report Posted March 30, 2006 (edited) Never heard of this show.... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C65YH...&v=glance&n=130 Edited March 30, 2006 by BERIGAN Quote
BERIGAN Posted March 30, 2006 Report Posted March 30, 2006 Worth it just for Hands Across the table, and The Princess Comes Across alone(She and Fred MacMurray were a great team, yet how often do you see these films?) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E6ESW...&v=glance&n=130 Quote
BERIGAN Posted March 30, 2006 Report Posted March 30, 2006 They could have chosen better titles for the Dietrich set, IMO. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E6ESX...&v=glance&n=130 More interested in the Mae West set, never have seen her first film, Night after Night. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E6ESX...&v=glance&n=130 oh, these sets are coming out April 4th, for around $20 each! Quote
BERIGAN Posted March 30, 2006 Report Posted March 30, 2006 June 6th! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ERVJK...&v=glance&n=130 Quote
BERIGAN Posted March 30, 2006 Report Posted March 30, 2006 I swear, I'll stop soon! For all the many Y&R fans on this board! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CCBCD...&v=glance&n=130 Quote
Stefan Wood Posted March 30, 2006 Report Posted March 30, 2006 I picked this up - the Complete Planet of the Apes set. It's for freaking completists, but I love it. The movies, not the packaging. I have to hide the Cornelius in the closet, cause it's freaking me out! Quote
patricia Posted March 31, 2006 Report Posted March 31, 2006 I just got the 2 disc DVD of Sergio Leone's "Once Upon A Time In America." I saw this when it was first released in theatres and it remains one of my favourite gangster films. It stars Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern and a ton of others. Leone re-cut it to standard length, on pressure from theatre managers. It was a butchery, in that it became an incomprehensible mess. The original is told in flashback and spans the lifetimes of the main characters, kids from a Jewish neighbourhood at the turn of the twentieth century. If you thought the original, uncut version was long, even though it had an intermission, this DVD release is slightly longer and includes scenes not in the original, as well as many extras. Quote
Kalo Posted March 31, 2006 Report Posted March 31, 2006 I just watched Otto Preminger's Fallen Angel twice on DVD recently, a film that stars the still under-appreciated Dana Andrews in perhaps his most morally ambiguous role, Linda Darnell in her first iconic bad-girl turn, and Alice Faye in her dramatic debut after years of starring in musicals. An underrated "Film Noir" that was Preminger's follow-up to the classic Laura. The second time through I watched it with the commentary by noir expert Eddie Muller, accompanied by Dana Andrews's daughter. One of the best DVD commentaries I've ever heard. Muller really makes you appreciate Preminger's fluid camera and superb use of actors, while Andrews's daughter gives intriguing insights into her father's personality and acting style. Quote
BruceH Posted March 31, 2006 Report Posted March 31, 2006 Sounds great----who released this? BTW, I recently saw a used copy of the Criterion "Notorious" for a mere $50. Too steep for me. Quote
BruceH Posted March 31, 2006 Report Posted March 31, 2006 Kalo---you really think Dana Andrews is still under-appreciated? Quote
BruceH Posted April 3, 2006 Report Posted April 3, 2006 I just watched Otto Preminger's Fallen Angel twice on DVD recently, a film that stars the still under-appreciated Dana Andrews in perhaps his most morally ambiguous role, Linda Darnell in her first iconic bad-girl turn, and Alice Faye in her dramatic debut after years of starring in musicals. An underrated "Film Noir" that was Preminger's follow-up to the classic Laura. The second time through I watched it with the commentary by noir expert Eddie Muller, accompanied by Dana Andrews's daughter. One of the best DVD commentaries I've ever heard. Muller really makes you appreciate Preminger's fluid camera and superb use of actors, while Andrews's daughter gives intriguing insights into her father's personality and acting style. Just found this at a decent price. You're right: A good movie with excellent commentary. Muller is very good at introducing films too. Quote
Kalo Posted April 4, 2006 Report Posted April 4, 2006 Kalo---you really think Dana Andrews is still under-appreciated? Certainly compared to folks like Bogart, Gregory Peck, or even Alan Ladd. I guess that's what he gets for dying relatively young (not to mention being under contract at Fox, usually considered to be the corny, hick studio in comparison to the other majors). Quote
BERIGAN Posted April 4, 2006 Report Posted April 4, 2006 Kalo---you really think Dana Andrews is still under-appreciated? Certainly compared to folks like Bogart, Gregory Peck, or even Alan Ladd. I guess that's what he gets for dying relatively young (not to mention being under contract at Fox, usually considered to be the corny, hick studio in comparison to the other majors). 83 is relatively young??? He made some damn good films in the 40's, too bad he wasn't given the same quality of roles later on....Did ya know his brother is Steve Forrest of S.W.A.T. Fame???? Quote
Kalo Posted April 4, 2006 Report Posted April 4, 2006 Kalo---you really think Dana Andrews is still under-appreciated? Certainly compared to folks like Bogart, Gregory Peck, or even Alan Ladd. I guess that's what he gets for dying relatively young (not to mention being under contract at Fox, usually considered to be the corny, hick studio in comparison to the other majors). 83 is relatively young??? He made some damn good films in the 40's, too bad he wasn't given the same quality of roles later on....Did ya know his brother is Steve Forrest of S.W.A.T. Fame???? My mistake. I somehow assumed that the fact that he wasn't in a noteworthy film after the 1950s meant he died early. Quote
BruceH Posted April 6, 2006 Report Posted April 6, 2006 Kalo---you really think Dana Andrews is still under-appreciated? Certainly compared to folks like Bogart, Gregory Peck, or even Alan Ladd. I guess that's what he gets for dying relatively young (not to mention being under contract at Fox, usually considered to be the corny, hick studio in comparison to the other majors). That'll learn him. Andrews was certainly a better actor than Gregory Peck (for my money anyway), but he just didn't get many plum roles. Quote
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