Is this the daytime commercial thread?  ;)

Oh, sorry...I didn't realize we were suddenly doing that. But the past couple pages have been about laundry products....

Oh, sorry...I didn't realize we were suddenly doing that. But the past couple pages have been about laundry products....

No need to be sorry, just trying to be crazy funny old me with my comment.

Tide has always been my favorite.


I've been using Tide laundry detergent for many years.  :)


Sometimes Oxiclean doesn't exactly do all the work either...


I've never tried Oxyclean....like with many commercials the product seemed too good to be true.  :o

I've been using Tide laundry detergent for many years.  :)

I've never tried Oxyclean....like with many commercials the product seemed too good to be true.   :o

It does work in some regards...but it's not totally effective. I guess it depends upon the severity of the stain..

Yeah, it might be some sort of gimmick to make the product seem like you should go out and buy it.. ::) :-\\

It does work in some regards...but it's not totally effective. I guess it depends upon the severity of the stain..

Yeah, it might be some sort of gimmick to make the product seem like you should go out and buy it.. ::) :-\\


You should buy Oxi Clean just in respect for Billy Mays.... R.I.P.

You should buy Oxi Clean just in respect for Billy Mays.... R.I.P.



He was good.

He was good.

Yea, I guess you gotta give him some respect there. However, I got bored with all his product adverts.

Yea, I guess you gotta give him some respect there. However, I got bored with all his product adverts.


His screaming is what caught people's attention.

His screaming is what caught people's attention.

We could have heard him just fine if he used a normal tone. ::)

Yeah, it caught people's attention all right...in some cases the negative attention.

We could have heard him just fine if he used a normal tone. ::)

Yeah, it caught people's attention all right...in some cases the negative attention.


How about that guy Vince Shlomi?

How about that guy Vince Shlomi?


Oh yeah, the SlapChop guy, he said "You're gonna love my nuts."

Oh yeah, the SlapChop guy, he said "You're gonna love my nuts."


What girl doesn't love his nuts?

What girl doesn't love his nuts?

Hopefully no one will interpret that the wrong way. :o

Hopefully no one will interpret that the wrong way. :o



I was talking about his stupid slapchop gizmo.

I don't know who Vince Shlomi is.

I don't know who Vince Shlomi is.
Ditto!

I don't know who Vince Shlomi is.



http://therichlife.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/vsbefore.jpg

Vince Shlomi

I was talking about his stupid slapchop gizmo.



http://therichlife.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/vsbefore.jpg

Vince Shlomi

Oh yes, that thing.

I guess it's supposed to be a quick-drying cloth or something.

Sham wow guy?

Sham wow guy?

oh yes, that was it. I knew it was a product about some special kind of cloth, and I couldn't think of the name.

Oh yes, that thing.

I guess it's supposed to be a quick-drying cloth or something.


and what a piece of garbage.

and what a piece of garbage.

I know... some of these "improvement"-type products probably aren't really that worthwhile ::)

I know... some of these "improvement"-type products probably aren't really that worthwhile ::)


Like the magic bullet.

Like the magic bullet.

I could've used the magic can opener yesterday because I got poked by a sharp edge after opening a can of tomato sauce. 8-P

http://therichlife.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/vsbefore.jpg

Vince Shlomi
I am still am none the wiser.

I could've used the magic can opener yesterday because I got poked by a sharp edge after opening a can of tomato sauce. 8-P


You should've used the magic bullet,you could've made a hot breakfast in less than 10 seconds.

You should've used the magic bullet,you could've made a hot breakfast in less than 10 seconds.

No, we needed the tomato sauce to help prepare our big holiday feast. The various courses needed to be prepared a few days in advance.

No, we needed the tomato sauce to help prepare our big holiday feast. The various courses needed to be prepared a few days in advance.


You can create your own tomato sauce.

I know... some of these "improvement"-type products probably aren't really that worthwhile ::)


Seems like most of them are just too good to be true.  :-\\

You can create your own tomato sauce.

My mom was the one who needed to prepare it; she wanted to prepare a homemade sauce for our holiday dinner, which will consist of Italian food.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bUCqkiK4wSk/Sd83wESBqCI/AAAAAAAABHs/Vr2S3YWsBv4/s400/magicbullet.jpg

You can create fresh homemade tomato sauce in less than 10 seconds.

^...yes, I finally saw the advert for that thing just the other day.

^...yes, I finally saw the advert for that thing just the other day.



Was this a cheesy advert or what?  ::)

^...yes, I finally saw the advert for that thing just the other day.


I haven't seen that advert for that product yet.

Was this a cheesy advert or what?  ::)

Pun intended with the word cheese? ;D

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bUCqkiK4wSk/Sd83wESBqCI/AAAAAAAABHs/Vr2S3YWsBv4/s400/magicbullet.jpg

You can create fresh homemade tomato sauce in less than 10 seconds.
Other sauces can be made too?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6EyQ_ihOI

Other sauces can be made too?


any sauce you like.

any sauce you like.
Any?

Any?

I guess so.

Any?


you can make alfredo sauce from scratch.

This thread is now the inthe00s cooking thread.  ;D

you can make alfredo sauce from scratch.

My grandma used to make sauce from scratch; she learned from her mother, who was also Italian.

This thread is now the inthe00s cooking thread.  ;D


then it should be moved.

then it should be moved.

Not necessarily....you know how a conversation often shifts topics that are being discussed. Talking about one thing can somehow lead to talking about another thing. Happens all the time.

then it should be moved.

I was just kidding Howard, that 's why I had the  :D after my sentence

Miscellaneous can mean anything, you can talk about high-school dropout Hungarian female water polo players from the 1880s who eventually became airline pilots. That's the beauty of miscellaneous

We can also discuss strip poker.  ;)

We can also discuss strip poker.  ;)

You can discuss, but no x-rated images or videos.

You can discuss, but no x-rated images or videos.


sure,no problemo.

sure,no problemo.

Have you ever played strip poker before?

Have you ever played strip poker before?


Yes I did,It's not easy.

Yes I did,It's not easy.

Neither is Texas-Hold Em. I've looked at Wikapedia and various "rules of the game" web sites to see how to play it.

I play Spades.

So now I guess the subject is card games.

Spades...is that played in any way similar to Hearts?

I play Blackjack.

Have you ever played strip poker before?

Yes I did,It's not easy.
Did you win?

I play Blackjack.

I do too.

Ever seen the game show "Catch 21"? It's a GSN original show, and the gameplay is very much like that of Blackjack.

Speaking of 21, I saw footage recently on a television show about vintage game shows of a British version of the notorious American quiz/game show Twenty-One, made famous because of the whole Van Doren/Stempel game show fix of several decades ago.

The show barely lasted a whole season before, in a strangely similar (and ironically, completely the opposite) incident to that of the American version, a contestant admitted to having been coached and given the answers in advance.

Speaking of 21, I saw footage recently on a television show about vintage game shows of a British version of the notorious American quiz/game show Twenty-One, made famous because of the whole Van Doren/Stempel game show fix of several decades ago.

The show barely lasted a whole season before, in a strangely similar (and ironically, completely the opposite) incident to that of the American version, a contestant admitted to having been coached and given the answers in advance.

I remember that. Actually, I don't remember the incident itself, cuz I wasn't around then...but I did read about it in a book, and I saw the 90's movie Quiz Show, which was based on the Twenty-One scandal. I also know that a British actor played the role of Charles Van Doren in the movie, but I keep forgetting his name.

I also know that there was a short-lived revival of Twenty-One about a decade ago, with Maury Povich as the emcee.

Did you win?



No I did not.

...but I did read about it in a book, and I saw the 90's movie Quiz Show, which was based on the Twenty-One scandal. I also know that a British actor played the role of Charles Van Doren in the movie, but I keep forgetting his name.


Ralph Fiennes. That's his name.

I shall try to remember it this time.

No I did not.
Oh dear!

I play canasta

I play canasta
I gave up playing cards a long time ago, but I still play card games online.

I like canasta because you have to do a lot of thinking about how to best play with what you're given.  I hate having a partner who doesn't know how to start a wild card run when he's dealt 5 wild cards. 

I play Blackjack.

I play canasta

I was taught how to play that a while ago, but I didn't quite catch on.

you make runs of 7 cards. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 A or A K Q J 10 9 8 7 or whatever # order.  2's and jokers are wild cards, but if you use a two in the right # order then it counts as a regular card and you get more points for making what is called a natural.  I don't know how to score, but naturals are more points then a canasta you made with wild cards and ending the game with wild cards in your hand is not good.  There are  kitties you can pick up if you run out of cards and that will give you points. 

So there's 11 cards dealt to four players ( 2 teams), two piles of 11 cards for the kitties, and the rest of the cards are the draw pile and the top card starts the discard pile  ( 2 decks of cards)

that's how we play it.

Thanks. So I guess it's one of those games played with more than one deck. Seems a little confusing at first, but I'll eventually learn.

It's not that difficult, basically it's about playing your cards right.  Something I didn't mention was that if you have too many wild cards in your hand, you can start a wild card run.  My partner last game didn't know this, so we had no control over the game and it really sucked.

Does James Bond play Canasta?

Does James Bond play Canasta?


never seen him play cards before.

But I bet Bond would be a hit in Blackjack. LOL!

Blackjack21 from AmIRight plays blackjack.

Maybe he also plays Canasta.

never seen him play cards before.
He plays Poker in Casino Royale

He plays Poker in Casino Royale


Did he win?

Blackjack21 from AmIRight plays blackjack.

And that person has a rather appropriate moniker ;)

Is s/he a parody author?

Maybe he also plays Canasta.


maybe strip poker?  ;D

Did he win?
I will not say, for it ruin your viewing of the film.

I will not say, for it ruin your viewing of the film.


i'll watch it some other time.

i'll watch it some other time.
I do wish to Casino Royale again

I do wish to Casino Royale again


I remember seeing other James Bond films.

I remember seeing other James Bond films.
I think I have seen them all, except for the Bond movies in the early 80's.

I think I have seen them all, except for the Bond movies in the early 80's.


which ones?

which ones?
For Your Eyes Only 1981
Octopussy 1983
A View to a Kill 1985

For Your Eyes Only 1981
Octopussy 1983
A View to a Kill 1985



I think I saw View to A Kill.

I think I saw View to A Kill.
I certainly know the main title songs.

I certainly know the main title songs.


Duran Duran.

Duran Duran.
Sheena Easton was For Your Eyes Only

Sheena Easton was For Your Eyes Only


they did A View To A Kill.

they did A View To A Kill.
Yes that was Duran Duran.

The Living Daylights was by A-ha

Yes that was Duran Duran.

The Living Daylights was by A-ha


Wow,I never knew that.

For Your Eyes Only 1981
Octopussy 1983
A View to a Kill 1985


I have seen all 3.

I have seen all 3.

And the best one is?

And the best one is?

I like a view to a kill better, but they pale in comparison to the 60s and 70s films, in general.

For Your Eyes Only 1981
Octopussy 1983
A View to a Kill 1985



I've seen those three, too.  I liked "For Your Eyes Only" the best out of the three.

I will always prefer the James Bond movies with Sean Connery, though.  :)  8)


Yes that was Duran Duran.

The Living Daylights was by A-ha


Both theme songs were good.  :)

Who would name a film Octopussy?  ???

Who would name a film Octopussy?  ???
Cubby Broccolli did after the book by Ian Fleming

Who would name a film Octopussy?  ???

Possibly an octopus. :D

I think I saw View to A Kill.


I certainly know the main title songs.


Duran Duran.

Me too. That's all I know about them.



Sheena Easton was For Your Eyes Only

That's the other JB title song that I know too. One of her best songs as well.

Cubby Broccolli did after the book by Ian Fleming


Oh I see.

Who would name a film Octopussy?  ???

Oh I see.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/BondOctopussy.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/BondOctopussy.jpg


Thanks Phil.

Thanks Phil.
The only Bond book I have read is Goldfinger, which is my favourite Bond film too.

Austin Powers made Goldmember.

Austin Powers made Goldmember.

I think that was the third Austin Powers movie, and I did not see it. I only saw the first one.

The only Bond book I have read is Goldfinger, which is my favourite Bond film too.


Goldfinger is one of my favorite Bond movies, but I've never read the book.  I haven't read any of Ian Fleming's Bond books, but I would like to sometime. 

I think that was the third Austin Powers movie, and I did not see it. I only saw the first one.



Goldmember was the 3rd film made.

Goldmember was the 3rd film made.

I know that...and I think Beyonce made her acting debut in that one.

Like I said, I only saw the first Austin Powers film, and it was okay.

I know that...and I think Beyonce made her acting debut in that one.

Like I said, I only saw the first Austin Powers film, and it was okay.
I have only seen the Austin Powers film too, I found it funny, but do not wish to see the others.

I know that...and I think Beyonce made her acting debut in that one.

Like I said, I only saw the first Austin Powers film, and it was okay.

I think I have seen them all, they are funny bits, but they aren't my favorites.

I know that...and I think Beyonce made her acting debut in that one.

Like I said, I only saw the first Austin Powers film, and it was okay.


Yes,Foxy Cleopatra.

Yes,Foxy Cleopatra.

I forget who played his sidekick in the first one...altho I suppose I could look it up on Wikapedia or IMDB. I'm too lazy to do it right now.

I forget who played his sidekick in the first one...altho I suppose I could look it up on Wikapedia or IMDB. I'm too lazy to do it right now.


I can't remember.

I can't remember.

Now I remember. It was Elizabeth Hurley.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118655/

And of course, those who have seen the film know that Mike Myers plays a double role: the title character and his nemesis.

Now I remember. It was Elizabeth Hurley.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118655/

And of course, those who have seen the film know that Mike Myers plays a double role: the title character and his nemesis.


right,Elizabeth Hurley.

right,Elizabeth Hurley.

Oh yeah, I remember her.

I changed my avatar to Tony Kakko, vocalist of the Finnish metal group Sonata Arctica.

I changed my avatar to Tony Kakko, vocalist of the Finnish metal group Sonata Arctica.

I am not familiar with him or them.

I am not familiar with him or them.


I figured not. They're huge in Finland and Japan, but unknown in America.

I figured not. They're huge in Finland and Japan, but unknown in America.

I wonder why Japan...

I wonder why Japan...


Their song "Black Sheep" was in Japanese arcade game DrumMania.

Their song "Black Sheep" was in Japanese arcade game DrumMania.

That would make sense. I am amazed that you know all this information. 8)

Oh yeah, I remember her.


She is so hot.  :)

So...what do we talk about now? Any suggestions?

So...what do we talk about now? Any suggestions?


Bands we love that are very obscure. My picks: almost all of them! I'm currently listening to German power metal group Freedom Call, known for epic melodies, fantasy-based lyrics, use of medieval horns, and emphasis on backing vocals. Here's a song from them. Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD2_8peLKUQ

So...what do we talk about now? Any suggestions?


Do You?  ???

Do You?  ???


Watch the YT vid.

Watch the YT vid.


which one?

which one?


Freedom Call - Metal Invasion

Do You?  ???

Do I what? Have any suggestions?

Maybe I do, maybe I don't.

I can't hear that medal song well enough to even enjoy the music portion of the song.

Lets think about something we can talk about.

How about deaths that are coming up such as Dennis Hopper,Dick Clark and Rue McClanahan? :(

How about deaths that are coming up such as Dennis Hopper,Dick Clark and Rue McClanahan? :(

Let's talk about people we miss. I still miss John Ritter. His death still saddens me. He was so funny as Jack on Three's Company.

^ I miss him too

Let's talk about people we miss. I still miss John Ritter. His death still saddens me. He was so funny as Jack on Three's Company.



and I was hoping to see a Three's Company reunion. :(

and I was hoping to see a Three's Company reunion. :(


Not gonna happen if one key member of the cast is deceased...especially the male lead.

Poor guy passed away just a week before his 55th birthday. :\'( :\'( I liked him on "Three's Company." I did have a couple favourite episodes.

I really miss John Ritter, too.  :\'(  His death was so shocking and sudden. 

I really miss John Ritter, too.   :\'(  His death was so shocking and sudden. 

That's right, and it came when he was about to film an episode of his then-current project, "8 Simple Rules." Then I think the writers of the show had to incorporate Ritter's actual death, saying that his character had suddenly died...or something to that effect.

That's right, and it came when he was about to film an episode of his then-current project, "8 Simple Rules." Then I think the writers of the show had to incorporate Ritter's actual death, saying that his character had suddenly died...or something to that effect.


I first heard of his death on the radio on the way to work...I thought it was some kind of cruel joke.  :\'(

And Johnny Cash passed away shortly after John Ritter did.  :\'(

and I was hoping to see a Three's Company reunion. :(

John & Joyce Dewitt weren't too fond of Suzanne Sommers, so a reunion wasn't gonna happen anyways.

I first heard of his death on the radio on the way to work...I thought it was some kind of cruel joke.  :\'(

And Johnny Cash passed away shortly after John Ritter did.  :\'(

That's right, only a few hours apart. During the night of September 11-12, 2003.




John & Joyce Dewitt weren't too fond of Suzanne Sommers, so a reunion wasn't gonna happen anyways.

That's too bad that the cast members didn't all feel friendliness. :(

That's right, only a few hours apart. During the night of September 11-12, 2003.


That's too bad that the cast members didn't all feel friendliness. :(

That's mostly due to Suzanne's greediness .

That's mostly due to Suzanne's greediness .

During the 90's she starred on the sitcom "Step By Step", which was also on ABC network. I actually went down to the WB studios one time 15 years ago with my family and a friend and his family to view the taping of one episode of that series!

During the 90's she starred on the sitcom "Step By Step", which was also on ABC network. I actually went down to the WB studios one time 15 years ago with my family and a friend and his family to view the taping of one episode of that series!

Neat!

Neat!

Yep, and it was quite interesting, getting to see how it all got put together! It was on the evening of January 20, 1995, when I saw it...so in a couple days it'll be 15 years since then.

The entire episode took 3 hours to film; each scene had to be acted out through several takes; those of us in the audience provided the laugh track whenever we saw something funny. After it's finally all done, it has to be edited for viewing...and several weeks later it's finally able to be shown on TV to the public! (Between scenes, there were intermissions.) For the record, that particular episode premiered on ABC network on March 17, 1995...cast member Patrick Duffy's 46th birthday.

Yep, and it was quite interesting, getting to see how it all got put together! It was on the evening of January 20, 1995, when I saw it...so in a couple days it'll be 15 years since then.

The entire episode took 3 hours to film; each scene had to be acted out through several takes; those of us in the audience provided the laugh track whenever we saw something funny. After it's finally all done, it has to be edited for viewing...and several weeks later it's finally able to be shown on TV to the public! (Between scenes, there were intermissions.) For the record, that particular episode premiered on ABC network on March 17, 1995...cast member Patrick Duffy's 46th birthday.

I don;t think I have ever seen a show being filmed live. Of course, not having lived in NY or L.A>, my chances are less than most.

I don;t think I have ever seen a show being filmed live. Of course, not having lived in NY or L.A, my chances are less than most.

Yep...it's usually in those places where the TV shows get filmed live. It was so much fun to see the main set of "Step By Step" in person. It may look like the inside of a home on your TV screen, but it's all a set of scenery.

For outdoor scenes, I'm guessing that the cast either travels to a particular location, or they use a large mock-up set to resemble an outdoor scene (like in "Gilligan's Island").

Yep...it's usually in those places where the TV shows get filmed live. It was so much fun to see the main set of "Step By Step" in person. It may look like the inside of a home on your TV screen, but it's all a set of scenery.

For outdoor scenes, I'm guessing that the cast either travels to a particular location, or they use a large mock-up set to resemble an outdoor scene (like in "Gilligan's Island").

Sounds like you had an enjoyable experience.

Sounds like you had an enjoyable experience.

I did. And so did my friend and his family. I think they were the ones who invited me and my family to come watch the taping with them. It was lotsa fun learning how a typical episode of a half-hour sitcom gets made.

I did. And so did my friend and his family. I think they were the ones who invited me and my family to come watch the taping with them. It was lotsa fun learning how a typical episode of a half-hour sitcom gets made.

Have you attended other tapings of sitcoms?

Have you attended other tapings of sitcoms?

No, but I'd like to. However it probably won't be easy since you probably have to buy tickets to attend, and they probably cost mucho dinero. I don't remember how we got in; like I said, maybe my friend's family paid for everything. I'll have to ask my parents if they remember the details. All I know is that I was 14 1/2 at the time and was excited to witness the taping of a TV show (which I was a fan of at the time).

Have you attended other tapings of sitcoms?


I have never did.

I have never did.

The majority of them seem to film in the Los Angeles area these days.

I don;t think I have ever seen a show being filmed live. Of course, not having lived in NY or L.A>, my chances are less than most.


Maybe your local tv station does it?  I saw a sitcom (A Kind of Living) filmed in our local tv studio, but it was shown on national television.

Maybe your local tv station does it?  I saw a sitcom (A Kind of Living) filmed in our local tv studio, but it was shown on national television.

There may have been soem Canadian sitcoms being taped in Montreal, but I just never found out about it.

The majority of them seem to film in the Los Angeles area these days.


it's rare in New York.

it's rare in New York.

In the early days of TV, the programs would often be filmed from there. Family-oriented programs, like sitcoms, probably not.

In the early days of TV, the programs would often be filmed from there. Family-oriented programs, like sitcoms, probably not.


This post was posted in front of a live studio audience.

Have you attended other tapings of sitcoms?


I've always wanted to attend a taping of a sitcom, but never got a chance.  Maybe someday. 


This post was posted in front of a live studio audience.


;D  :D O0

I remember a lot of the older sitcoms had that voiceover during the opening or closing credits "This show was filmed before a live studio audience" (or something like that).

I've always wanted to attend a taping of a sitcom, but never got a chance.  Maybe someday. 

Tomorrow it'll  be 15 years since I saw the taping of that "Step By Step" episode.

;D  :D O0


I remember a lot of the older sitcoms had that voiceover during the opening or closing credits "This show was filmed before a live studio audience" (or something like that).

Yep, and sometimes the voiceover would indicate which actors played the guest characters. For example, "The part of (so & so) was played by (this actor)... and (special guest star) played himself/herself."

In the early days of TV, the programs would often be filmed from there. Family-oriented programs, like sitcoms, probably not.


don't think they do that anymore.

don't think they do that anymore.

Nope. The main studios (Warner Brothers, Paramount, CBS) are in Los Angeles, and that's where all the filming happens.

Sesame Street was taped in Kaufman Studios.

Going back a couple pages or so...


How about deaths that are coming up such as Dennis Hopper,Dick Clark and Rue McClanahan? :(

How can you be sure they're coming up? Those people are still alive as far as I know; if any of them checked out, there would be news about it, and we would post a thread in the Celebrity Heaven section.

Let's talk about people we miss.

A certain family member readily comes to mind. This August will be 25 years since the passing of my maternal grandfather. He had cancer and there was nothing that anybody could really do about it. He was only 60.

How about deaths that are coming up such as Dennis Hopper,Dick Clark and Rue McClanahan? :(
Is Dennis Hopper poorly at the moment?

Is Dennis Hopper poorly at the moment?

I just pulled up his Wiki page, and it says he's got prostate cancer... which is not good. :(



It was revealed in early 2010 that Hopper is suffering from inoperable and terminal prostate cancer, which is in its latter stages.

Quote from: Wikipedia
It was revealed in early 2010 that Hopper is suffering from inoperable and terminal prostate cancer, which is in its latter stages.

This is news for me, terminal, it does not sound good.

Quote from: Wikipedia
This is news for me, terminal, it does not sound good.

So he could be gone sometime this year...which is pretty depressing. :-[

So he could be gone sometime this year...which is pretty depressing. :-[
That is the kind of news I do not wish to hear.

That is the kind of news I do not wish to hear.

Of course not.

Knowing that someone is about to go due to an incurable condition, will only sadden you.

Is Dennis Hopper poorly at the moment?


Yes I'm afraid so,he just signed a divorce paper from his wife before his passing.

Going back a couple pages or so...
How can you be sure they're coming up? Those people are still alive as far as I know; if any of them checked out, there would be news about it, and we would post a thread in the Celebrity Heaven section.


Dick Clark is not in good condition and Rue just suffered a small heart attack.

I just pulled up his Wiki page, and it says he's got prostate cancer... which is not good. :(




I saw that too, a couple of days ago.  Very sad.  :\'(  :\'(


Dick Clark is not in good condition and Rue just suffered a small heart attack.


I hope Rue McClanahan has a full recovery....I'd hate to see another Golden Girl leave us.  :\'(

Hope Dick Clark will be with us a little longer.  :)

http://www.tvsquad.com/media/2006/1/ny107_new_year_2006_dick_clark.sff.jpg

http://www.tvsquad.com/media/2006/1/ny107_new_year_2006_dick_clark.sff.jpg

That was just four years ago, wasn't it?

I know that for the past couple of years, Ryan Seacrest has been helping him out with the New Years Rockin Eve show.

That was just four years ago, wasn't it?

I know that for the past couple of years, Ryan Seacrest has been helping him out with the New Years Rockin Eve show.


It may very well be Seacrest's Rockin Eve.

^we'll see.

What do we talk about now??

Winter Olympics?

Winter Olympics?

Yes...and how about some past Winter Olympics?

The first time I ever remember watching them on TV was in 1988, when they were held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Yes...and how about some past Winter Olympics?

The first time I ever remember watching them on TV was in 1988, when they were held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Those were nice Olympics. The first time I remember watching them weee in Japan, Sapporo.

Those were nice Olympics. The first time I remember watching them weee in Japan, Sapporo.

Well, I was around in '84 but I don't remember much about my life from the early part of that year. My family probably did watch the Winter Olympics, but I know for sure that we watched the summer ones (and I have some recollections of seeing those). So my first Winter Olympic memories are of those of '88. I was in the 2nd grade at the time. I remember that first weekend pretty well.

Yes...and how about some past Winter Olympics?

The first time I ever remember watching them on TV was in 1988, when they were held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
My first thought on the Winter Olympic was the Jamaica national bobsled team's debut at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta. Later made into the film Cool Runnings.

Well, I was around in '84 but I don't remember much about my life from the early part of that year. My family probably did watch the Winter Olympics, but I know for sure that we watched the summer ones (and I have some recollections of seeing those). So my first Winter Olympic memories are of those of '88. I was in the 2nd grade at the time. I remember that first weekend pretty well.

I remember the battle of the Brian's, and Katarina Witt. She was pretty.

Yes...and how about some past Winter Olympics?

The first time I ever remember watching them on TV was in 1988, when they were held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
My first Winter Olympic watching must had been Grenoble France in 1968, but I do not recall anything that happened (as yet).

My first Winter Olympic watching must had been Grenoble France in 1968, but I do not recall anything that happened (as yet).

I do remember school mates and my dad discussing how great Jean Claude Killy was, and he was big during those Olympics of 1968.

I do remember school mates and my dad discussing how great Jean Claude Killy was, and he was big during those Olympics of 1968.
The name of Jean Claude Killy is a name I remember

I remember the battle of the Brian's, and Katarina Witt. She was pretty.

I remember all those people too. At that time I was confused as to why she pronounced her name "Vitt"; the reason is that she's from Germany, and the W's are pronounced like V's.

Yep, the two Brians (Boitano and Orser, from US and Canada, respectively) battled it out in the men's Figure Skating competition.

I remember all those people too. At that time I was confused as to why she pronounced her name "Vitt"; the reason is that she's from Germany, and the W's are pronounced like V's.

Yep, the two Brians (Boitano and Orser, from US and Canada, respectively) battled it out in the men's Figure Skating competition.

Orser has a little slip, and Boitano won.
By the way, I met Brain Orser in a record store in 1987. He was a short thin guy.

Orser has a little slip, and Boitano won.
By the way, I met Brian Orser in a record store in 1987. He was a short thin guy.

You did?! ???

You did?! ???

Yes. In fact I met a few celebs in that same store. Godron Lightfoot, Brian, and a few others.

Yes. In fact I met a few celebs in that same store. Gordon Lightfoot, Brian, and a few others.

Wow!
Those two guys are both Canadian, so it probably makes sense that you'd have seen them. :)


I have never met any famous people, but I have actually seen a few in person. When Bill Clinton was President, I saw him when he came to Los Angeles in April 1995 for a special religious service.

Wow!
Those two guys are both Canadian, so it probably makes sense that you'd have seen them. :)


I have never met any famous people, but I have actually seen a few in person. When Bill Clinton was President, I saw him when he came to Los Angeles in April 1995 for a special religious service.

I also met Bruce Cockburn there..and can't remember who else right now...

Winter Olympics?


When is the Winter Olympics?

When is the Winter Olympics?
Right now, in Vancouver Canada

Right now, in Vancouver Canada


I think it's on Channel 4.

I think it's on Channel 4.

Is that the channel of the NBC affiliate in your area? Mine too!

Is that the channel of the NBC affiliate in your area? Mine too!
BBC and Eurosport are showing the Winter Olympics over here.

BBC and Eurosport are showing the Winter Olympics over here.

That's good. O0

In the US, the NBC network (and all of its cable affiliates, including CNBC and MSNBC) are showing coverage of the Olympics too.

That's good. O0
Henk may be able to watch the Eurosport tv coverage.

Henk may be able to watch the Eurosport tv coverage.

Is Eurosport available to various European countries?

Is Eurosport available to various European countries?
It certainly is available in France.

When is the Winter Olympics?

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I don't know if he's actually uncertain or is just bluffing. I can't tell what he means sometimes. :-\\

I don't know if he's actually uncertain or is just bluffing. I can't tell what he means sometimes. :-\\

Only Howard knows.

Is that the channel of the NBC affiliate in your area? Mine too!


Channel 4 New York City.

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I thought it was in 2012 or was that Summer Olympics? ???

I thought it was in 2012 or was that Summer Olympics? ???
That will be the Summer Olympics here in London.

That will be the Summer Olympics here in London.


looking forward to watching it.

looking forward to watching it.
I may apply for work there.

I may apply for work there.


great,what will you be doing?  :)

great,what will you be doing?  :)
It depends what is available at the time.

It depends what is available at the time.


maybe a reporter?

maybe a reporter?
I am not that good at that, and then the press will be already there.

I am not that good at that, and then the press will be already there.


How about note taking?

I am not that good at that, and then the press will be already there.

Administrative work?

Channel 4 New York City.

And apparently that is the NBC affiliate over there, WNBC.

Similarly, the NBC affiliate in Los Angeles has the call sign of KNBC, which is also on channel 4!

I thought it was in 2012 or was that Summer Olympics? ???


That will be the Summer Olympics here in London.

That's right; the Summer Olympics are held in leap years, while the Winter Olympics are held in every other even-numbered year. It used to be that both the Summer and Winter Olympics were held in years divisible by 4, but after 1992 that changed. Beginning with 1994, Winter Olympics are only held in even-numbered years that are NOT leap-years. So after this year, the next Winter Olympics will be held in 2014.

That's right; the Summer Olympics are held in leap years, while the Winter Olympics are held in every other even-numbered year. It used to be that both the Summer and Winter Olympics were held in years divisible by 4, but after 1992 that changed. Beginning with 1994, Winter Olympics are only held in even-numbered years that are NOT leap-years. So after this year, the next Winter Olympics will be held in 2014.


I always enjoyed Summer Olympics.

I always enjoyed Summer Olympics.

I probably enjoyed it most in 1984 when they were in L.A. (so they were local to me). Even though I was 4 at the time I still have a few memories.

I probably enjoyed it most in 1984 when they were in L.A. (so they were local to me). Even though I was 4 at the time I still have a few memories.


I was 10 years old so I don't think I remember Summer Olympics.

I was 21 for the L.A Olympics in '84. I remember them very well.

I was 10 years old so I don't think I remember Summer Olympics.

I have plenty of memories from when I was 10. For me, that year was 1990. Not an olympic year by any means, but I did lots of fun stuff.

I was 21 for the L.A Olympics in '84. I remember them very well.

That's good. O0

How about note taking?
Unpaid for inthe00s?

I probably enjoyed it most in 1984 when they were in L.A. (so they were local to me). Even though I was 4 at the time I still have a few memories.
I remember the jet pack in the Opening Ceremony.

I was 21 for the L.A Olympics in '84. I remember them very well.


You were in The Olympics? ???

You were in The Olympics? ???

No he wasn't.

He means he remembers watching them...or something along those lines.

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I was 21 for the L.A Olympics in '84. I remember them very well.


I was 6 years old in 1984, and the L.A. Summer Olympics are the first Olympics I remember.  :)

You were in The Olympics? ???

Jeff was right, I watched them on TV (in Montreal)

Jeff was right, I watched them on TV (in Montreal)



How did you like it?

No he wasn't.

He means he remembers watching them...or something along those lines.
I remember previous Olympics on TV, but the years confuse me now.

Wasn't Mark Spitz in the Olympics? ???

Jeff was right, I watched them on TV (in Montreal)

Did you also watch them on TV in Montreal in '76?

Wasn't Mark Spitz in the Olympics? ???
He won 7 gold medals.

He won 7 gold medals.


In Swimming.

In Swimming.

...which is a summer event.

I still want to learn how to swim well. I refused to learn how as a child because I was deathly afraid of going underwater.

In Swimming.

1972 Munich, 7 events, 7 golds.
The "old" 70s joke:
Q; What does Mark do when he comes out of the pool?
A: Mark Spitz

I think he's retired.

I think he's retired.

If he won 7 medals, about 38 years ago, I assume he's retired.

If he won 7 medals, about 38 years ago, I assume he's retired.


probably doing some promotions.

probably doing some promotions.

He's 60 now.

He's 60 now.


he hasn't been on TV in a while.

he hasn't been on TV in a while.

Most likely retired from public athletic participation.

1972 Munich, 7 events, 7 golds.
The "old" 70s joke:
Q; What does Mark do when he comes out of the pool?
A: Mark Spitz

LOL ;) Somewhat appropriate since he was a swimmer.

But hopefully Mark Driez himself off with towel after he gets out of the pool too.

Well....now that the Olympics is over, what shall we discuss now?

To nally, carried over from another forum:
"Yeah, we have several missions out here in California. I even studied them in school 20 years ago"

What did you study about them?

We studied their history, and their impact on what is now the state of California. (At the time they were built, beginning in the late 1700's, the land was still owned by Mexico, since California did not enter U.S. statheood until 1850.)

20 years ago I was in the 4th grade, and even though it was a rather dismal school year for me, there were some good things that came out of it. Like studying the California missions...and even visiting one on a field trip (namely, the San Fernando mission, since it was closest) on Groundhog Day of that year with my class.

Also, each of us in the class was assigned to build a model of a specific mission; I had to build a model of the "San Francisco de Solano"; I used sugarcubes to build the walls, and wooden sticks to make the tile roofs.