The "Must Post" Thread

[Tifosi]

Bah, Humbug!



Dan

[Rich]

Merry Christmas... shitter was full.

Watched that movie for the first itme a couple of nights ago and, while pretty amusing, was sad to see that my BIL is exactly like Eddie....<sigh>

[Boxer2500]

Christmas Vacation is probably my favorite holiday-themed movie of all time. I really need to replace my old worn-out VHS copy.

[Rich]

Christmas Vacation is probably my favorite holiday-themed movie of all time. I really need to replace my old worn-out VHS copy.

I'm kind of a sap when it comes to that stuff...."It's a Wonderful Life", "White Christmas" (Mitzi Gaynor...mmmmmm), "Charlie Brown Christmas," etc.....

[Boxer2500]

And let's not forget "A Christmas Story". The house that was used in that film is just up the road in Cleveland -- the current owner has turned it into a shrine to the movie. Complete with a gift shop that sells those amazing leg lamps.

[Tifosi]

Christmas Vacation is probably my favorite holiday-themed movie of all time. I really need to replace my old worn-out VHS copy.

I'm kind of a sap when it comes to that stuff...."It's a Wonderful Life", "White Christmas" (Mitzi Gaynor...mmmmmm), "Charlie Brown Christmas," etc.....

Are you thinking of Vera-Ellen, maybe?  Mitzi Gaynor was in South Pacific.

I love IAWL, but a few years ago, it seemed that everybody was showing it at Christmastime.  An aside: that main street set was over 900 feet long, and was one of the largest ever created.  The "snow" was a first-time use of water and soap, blown by a large fan...previously, cornflakes were used to simulate snow, but were so loud that dialogue had to be redubbed later.  The bridge scene was filmed on a 90 degree day, and Jimmy Stewart was really sweating in a couple of shots.

The George Bailey role was originally written for Cary Grant, and Jean Arthur was the original choice to play Mary.  It was Donna Reed's first starring role.

The movie was originally a box office disappointment, as it was released the week after the blockbuster The Best Years Of Our Lives.


Dan

[Rich]

I'm talking Danny Kaye's girlfriend who played opposite Rosemary Clooney...."Vera Allen?"  Never heard of her, and if she's who's in White Christmas.....I'm embarrassed....have seen the dumb thing a jillion times.....

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[Tifosi]

I'm talking Danny Kaye's girlfriend who played opposite Rosemary Clooney...."Vera Allen?"  Never heard of her, and if she's who's in White Christmas.....I'm embarrassed....have seen the dumb thing a jillion times.....

r

Yep, that was Vera.  It's easy to get them confused, they looked a lot alike.  Vera-Ellen was very popular in the late '40's and early'50's, but seems to be forgotten today.  An accomplished dancer and singer, her career was marred by health problems.  I wish I were better at posting images, but a good place to find info about her is www.indb.com...just type in Vera-Ellen or White Christmas at the top of the page.


Dan

[Rich]

All I know is that she could dance, and had legs all the way up to her....well, you know....

[Tifosi]

All I know is that she could dance, and had legs all the way up to her....well, you know....

Yeah, I do, and she did and she could!



Dan

[Boxer2500]

2 Christmas dinners down, 1 to go. Nothing like celebrating Jesus' birth with food and booze.

[Ultra]

Happy Boxing Day!

[Boxer2500]

Wish it were Boxer day.

Sorry, horrid pun.

[Tifosi]

Is Boxing Day anything like Whit Monday?


Dan

[Rich]

I read about Vera Ellen on imdb....kinda sad story, honestly....

[Ultra]

I read about Vera Ellen on imdb....kinda sad story, honestly....

I'll have to check this out.

[Rich]

Just funny how happiness appears to elude those who onlookers presume have found "it."

[MG]

Just funny how happiness appears to elude those who onlookers presume have found "it."

"And so my mind was filled with wonder when the evening headlines said:

Richard Corey went home last night........and put a bullet through his head."

[Ultra]

I'm all out of bullets.

[Rich]

Mr. Saturday Night Special....
Got a barrel that's blue and cold
Ain't good for nothin'
But put a man six feet in a hole......

[Ultra]

Saturday nights all right for fightin'
Get a little action in

[Tifosi]

Saturday nights all right for fightin'
Get a little action in

Reminds me of the local Wal Mart on Christmas Eve Eve...

Dan

[Rich]

It's, It's a Ballroom Blitz.....

[Ultra]

Tainted Love

[Rich]

Omigod...gag me with a spoon.....