tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post4635262001713336643..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: Superstars in the shadowsBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-54124382563301914822013-07-09T07:02:49.243-07:002013-07-09T07:02:49.243-07:00Thank you for the heads up about this film. My hu...Thank you for the heads up about this film. My husband and I saw it on Saturday and really enjoyed it!slgchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947656936483533667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-53668097411246720642013-07-06T19:01:31.776-07:002013-07-06T19:01:31.776-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.slgchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947656936483533667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-55305485318139729262013-06-25T01:18:34.085-07:002013-06-25T01:18:34.085-07:00Every time I hear Darlene Love sing even a single ...Every time I hear Darlene Love sing even a single note, the hair on my arms stands on end and I start to weep. She sends this weird chill of awe through me that I can't really explain or control. I adore her, but I absolutely cannot listen to her in anyone's presence, because they think something's gone wrong with me. It's not Christmas until I hear her sing "Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)". If I met her, I would fall OUT. How is she not worshiped more thoroughly?<br /><br />And my Vulcan and I are heartbroken about Richard Matheson, even though he had a good run; he was one of the most amazing writers it's been my pleasure to read. First Iain Banks, and now Richard Matheson... I have not enjoyed June very much.<br /><br />Cheers, thanks a lot,<br /><br />StormStormnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-22471605114583063282013-06-24T22:09:21.833-07:002013-06-24T22:09:21.833-07:00"Flying Blind" was a great show, well ah..."Flying Blind" was a great show, well ahead of its time and gone too soon. Glad to know the guy who created it has continued to work on some great shows. I'm going to try and remember that name.Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-81969683044578630882013-06-24T18:14:43.344-07:002013-06-24T18:14:43.344-07:00I think it was you Ken who introduced me to this c...I think it was you Ken who introduced me to this classic Goldberg scene where Tony Randall's judge meets a law student named Mario Lanza.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NawVQxh6sBo<br />chalmersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-73046358063704020852013-06-24T17:04:25.596-07:002013-06-24T17:04:25.596-07:00Thanks for the heads up, Ken. Luther Van Dross was...Thanks for the heads up, Ken. Luther Van Dross was also a back up singer, and I recall an interview in which he said it was his favorite gig and most people didn't realize how much talent was required. Merry Clayton was also featured on Tapestry. And thanks also to maryking for mentioning Standing in the Shadows of Motown. I've seen that movie at least 10 times and I cry at the end every time.Kathleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-61895316658126431642013-06-24T16:38:57.856-07:002013-06-24T16:38:57.856-07:00And now Richard Matheson's gone too. sad week ...And now Richard Matheson's gone too. sad week for fans of classic television. :(MrCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18081465847843874816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-41755488099881818422013-06-24T15:18:14.839-07:002013-06-24T15:18:14.839-07:00"You should know what a mensch is, because th..."You should know what a mensch is, because that's what you are." <br /><br />That's what Louis Zorich as the grandfather said to Gil Hodges on "Brooklyn Bridge" after Hodges kindly played along with the tall tale he'd told his grandson about playing against the Dodger star in his younger days. <br /><br />Pretty good epitaph for Gary David Goldberg, too. chalmersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-50084613497555135372013-06-24T13:46:22.067-07:002013-06-24T13:46:22.067-07:00Sheryl Crow started as a back up singer for Michae...Sheryl Crow started as a back up singer for Michael Jackson.chuckcdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-9958275978837859342013-06-24T12:17:54.679-07:002013-06-24T12:17:54.679-07:00Friday Question
Ken,
You've mentioned problem...Friday Question<br /><br />Ken,<br />You've mentioned problems with networks failing to promote shows several times. With many alternatives to TV and dwindling audiences, what do you consider to be effective promotion today? Online ads, showing up at Comic-Con in full force or still old-fashioned TV promos?jcsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-57627212237028668752013-06-24T11:40:25.184-07:002013-06-24T11:40:25.184-07:00Just read that Gary David Goldberg was involved wi...Just read that Gary David Goldberg was involved with the short-lived TV series Brooklyn Bridge. I LOVED that show! Is that being shown anywhere?Roger Owen Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298172138307632062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-75316639376971147822013-06-24T11:20:32.486-07:002013-06-24T11:20:32.486-07:00I agree with Mary if you like music "Standing...I agree with Mary if you like music "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" is one to see. Berry Gordy was a total sleazeball to the musicians who made him rich and now see he is ripping them off with a Broadway play too.Frank Paradisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-6648299863770183482013-06-24T10:46:47.314-07:002013-06-24T10:46:47.314-07:00@Brian Phillips...I knew Chris Marcil back in coll...@Brian Phillips...I knew Chris Marcil back in college, when he helped craft the comedic halftime shows of the YPMB (Yale "Precision" Marching Band). He shows up here on Ken's blog in the comments from time to time. His credits (along with his partner) are a lot more lengthy than what you've listed. If you're reading this, Hi Chris.PussyGalore's Better-Looking Sisternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-83962163840385144402013-06-24T10:30:04.256-07:002013-06-24T10:30:04.256-07:00Leave us not forget that Katy Segal was one of Bet...Leave us not forget that Katy Segal was one of Bette Midler's "Harlettes."D. McEwannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-59849458057130667662013-06-24T10:14:30.251-07:002013-06-24T10:14:30.251-07:00Along the same lines is the great 2002 documentary...Along the same lines is the great 2002 documentary called "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" about the gifted session players on all the great songs. Berry Gordy left them behind in Detroit. Outstanding and heartbreaking, too.marykingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-36095551607181372892013-06-24T10:12:38.441-07:002013-06-24T10:12:38.441-07:00There is a wonderful Oscar-winning documentary tit...There is a wonderful Oscar-winning documentary titled "In the Shadow of the Stars" that focuses on the chorus members of the San Francisco Opera. I don't remember any of them having the "break-out" talent of the singers you mention, however, their pure love of the form, dedication, some struggles, etc. are memorable and stay with the viewer. I highly recommend it. Lorimartiannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-68975268224361959402013-06-24T10:00:55.391-07:002013-06-24T10:00:55.391-07:00I'm really looking forward to this documentary...I'm really looking forward to this documentary. Actually, Tudor Queen, it's 'Rape, Murder' and I share your appreciation of Merry C.<br />RCPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251247613686669877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-54397851025667357712013-06-24T08:50:07.636-07:002013-06-24T08:50:07.636-07:00Have loved Merry Clayton since I found out she did...Have loved Merry Clayton since I found out she did the "Rage and Murder" section of the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter". Darlene Love, of course is (or should be) a legend.Tudor Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544142728842449527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-62550936940097598892013-06-24T07:49:03.942-07:002013-06-24T07:49:03.942-07:00Bally - it WAS CBS Sunday Morning, that had that p...Bally - it WAS <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3445_162-57589246/backup-singers-get-their-time-in-the-spotlight/" rel="nofollow">CBS Sunday Morning</a>, that had that piece on background singers. It's my favorite news show.Roger Owen Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298172138307632062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-88146448595628715892013-06-24T07:38:51.840-07:002013-06-24T07:38:51.840-07:00Interesting - I saw a piece on this doc. recently ...Interesting - I saw a piece on this doc. recently (on CBS Sunday Morning, I think), and put it on my Netflix list; 3 months, maybe? <br /><br />So long Mr. Goldberg. My family loved watching Family Ties, just like millions of others. And the movie 'Dad' - one of my faves. RIP. <br /><br />Bally Wunkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-23105196960033609272013-06-24T07:19:47.144-07:002013-06-24T07:19:47.144-07:00It was sad to hear of the death of Gary David Gold...It was sad to hear of the death of Gary David Goldberg.(I met him at the Museum of Television and Radio when he signed copies of his memoir). The obituary says that he wrote episodes of MASH and THE TONY RANDALL SHOW. Did he write the MASH episode while you and David were in charge?scottmcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-40959860473171252722013-06-24T06:21:18.553-07:002013-06-24T06:21:18.553-07:00Thanks for the post, Ken!
I'd like to stick u...Thanks for the post, Ken!<br /><br />I'd like to stick up for Dollette McDonald and Janice Pendarvis, who augmented Sting and the Talking Heads' music and stage show. In the movie "Bring on the Night", they are mentioned when the manager, Miles Copeland kvetches about how they're dressed: "I don't want the girls onstage in grey! Grey looks dead!"<br /><br />McDonald has a Facebook page.<br /><br />For writers, I enjoyed "Murder Most Maris" and discovered the writers were Sam Johnson and Chris Marcil. They are now working on "Hot in Cleveland" and have worked on "How I Met Your Mother".<br /><br />Friday question: did you ever work with this team or did your tenures not intersect?Brian Phillipshttp://ultrasonicremote.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com