What classics did you see last week, Feb 28 to Mar 6?
Mar 7, 2021 9:42:20 GMT
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And this week’s MASTERPIECE 50 is…THE LORD WIMSEY MYSTERIES (1972) Although it wasn’t the first Mystery for the program (that would be Season Two’s THE MOONSTONE), this adaptation of Dorothy Sayers’ adventures of Peter Wimsey (played by Ian Carmichael) and his Butler Bunter (Glyn Houston) was the first Mystery series to be broadcast (eventually, PBS would create a subseries for such Mystery Imports called MYSTERY!). The first storyline is the five-part “Clouds of Witness” with David Langton (who will star in UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS, speaking of which…). I viewed Part One and Part Four. Acorn Media DVD.
Sunday 28
THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS (1971) “Episode Seven” 50TH ANNIVERSARY Koch Video DVD
BEVERLY HILLS 90210 (1991) “Fame is Where You Find It” 30TH ANNIVERSARY Brandon gets a part in a TV series while Brenda subs for him at Peach Pit, inspiring her to make it a part in a play. VHS Recording of a SoapNet Broadcast 2010.
ELLEN (1996) “Two-Ring Circus” 25TH ANNIVERSARY A&E Video DVD.
NEON GENESIS EVANGELION (1996) “Being Human” 25TH ANNIVERSARY Asuka. Alien-Mind-Rape. Handel’s Messiah. Japanese with English Subtitles. I watched the original broadcast episode, and then parts of the Director’s Cut which adds more to Asuka’s plight. ADV DVD.
RUROUNI KENSHIN (1996) “A New Battle” 25TH ANNIVERSARY Today’s episode introduces the beautiful medic Megumi and the Obiwaban Clan, headed by Shinomori Aoshi. Japanese with English Subtitles. Media Blasters/Anime Works DVD.
RECORD OF LODOSS WAR (1996) “A War of Heroes” 25TH ANNIVERSARY The Two Kings fight and fall. Japanese with English Subtitles. US Manga/Image DVD.
Monday 1
DARK SHADOWS (1971) “Episode 1221” 50TH ANNIVERSARY MPI Video DVD.
DRACULA (1931) 90TH ANNIVERSARY At the time of the change from Silent to Sound, Hollywood would make Foreign Language remakes of their products, using the same sets but with an ethnic cast (although several would also include the English star, like Laurel & Hardy). This is the Spanish version of Dracula, produced by Paul Kohlner, and directed by George Melford, starring Carlos Villanias as Dracula, and Lupita Tovar as Eva. It was shot on the same sets, and used the same plotline, but with different direction & cinematography (a more fluid camera, and some cinematic nods to Marnau’s NOSFERATU), and some plot resolutions (what Renfield really did to the fainted maid; the resolution to Vampire Lucia). I first learned of this production from pictures of Everson’s CLASSICS OF THE HORROR FILM. I first saw it from a Universal VHS in the Summer of 1994 (bought with my middle school graduation money). Universal BluRay.
DARK SHADOWS (1991) “Episode 10” 30TH ANNIVERSARY In 1790, Barnabas arises as a vampire. Here, there are changes from the storyline. Here, most of the Collins and duPres are on Victoria’s side when she is framed for witchery. Millicent Collins (who survived 1795) gets killed by Barnabas. And in the Present story, Joe Haskell learns the truth of Barnabas. MGM DVD.
I also watched several Tom and Jerry MGM Shorts.
“Fraidy Cat” (1941) Warner DVD.
“Dog Trouble” (1942) Warner DVD.
“The Lonesome` Mouse” (1942) Warner DVD.
“The Night Before Christmas” (1941) Warner DVD.
Tuesday 2
DARK SHADOWS (1971) “1222” 50TH ANNIVERSARY MPI Video DVD.
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM WING (1996) “Signs of the Final Battle” 25TH ANNIVERSARY Hildy, Duo’s girlfriend, pulls a Princess Leia, by sneaking into Libra and escaping with its design plans, dealing with the Mercurius and V-8. Another widely-watched episode of mine, from the climactic Eve War Arc that I’ve watched every Christmas (except last year’s). Japanese with English Subtitles. Bandai DVD.
GLADIATOR (1992) Not the Ridley Scott-Russell Crowe Epic, this is a modern-day feature about a high school student involving himself in Boxing and Con Sharks. Starring James Marshall, Cuba Goodling Jr., Brian Dennehy, John Heard, and Robert Loggia. Columbia VHS.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE CHRISTMAS PAST (1990) Compilation of SNL’s Holiday Sketches from its first 15 years. Having seen most of them (via the first five seasons). Ah, back then when Donald Trump was a harmless joke…VHS Recording of NBC Broadcast 1990.
Wednesday 3
DARK SHADOWS (1971) “1223” 50TH ANNIVERSARY MPI Video DVD.
THE TRAPP FAMILY STORY (1991) “Manners are Important” 30TH ANNIVERSARY Maria’s bond with the Trapp children grows, getting her into an argument with Matilda about giving them play clothes. Japanese with English Subtitles. Bootleg DVD.
THE FLINTSTONES (1961) “The Astr’Nuts” 60TH ANNIVERSARY Warner DVD.
ELIZABETH R (1971) “The Shadow of the Sun” 50TH ANNIVERSARY This episode, written by Julian Mitchell, skips a few years, beginning in 1572 as Elizabeth decries the St. Bartholemew Day’s Massacre as well as put down her council’s wishes that she execute her new “guest” Mary Stuart, then turns to 1578 as Elizabeth has her final chance with marriage to the Duc of Alencon (Michael Williams), reaching a roadblock to her relationship with Robert Dudley, with the revelation that he had married behind her back. He gets the final scene, shrugged by Elizabeth (with Jackson reciting Elizabeth’s “I Love” poem) and bearing the consequences. Introduced in this episode is Sir Francis Walsingham (Stephen Murray), and making his exit is John Shrapnel’s Sussex (his last scene is assisting in Elizabeth’s shrug on Dudley. He dies between episodes). Warner/BBC Video DVD.
C.P.O. SHARKEY (1977) “Barracks Baby” Don Rickles Military Comedy, guest-starring Pat Carroll. Betamax Recording of a Comedy Central June 1991.
SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATER (1991) Comedy Central “Clip show” program (stand-up, series, etc.) Two episodes (Both hosted by Patty Rosborough, with the first having a young Jon Stewart as co-host). Betamax Recording of a Comedy Central Broadcast June 1991. Includes a Shampoo commercial with Kevin Sorbo.
ERNIE KOVACS (1957) Edited compilations from Kovac’s show. Betamax Recording of a Comedy Central Broadcast June 1991.
Thursday 4
DARK SHADOWS (1991) “1224” 50TH ANNIVERSARY MPI Video DVD.
ERNIE KOVACS (1961) Edited compilation of Kovac’s show. Betamax Recording of a Comedy Central Broadcast June 1991.
TV’S BLOOPERS AND PRACTICAL JOKES (1985) Edited episode of the Dick Clark-Ed MacMahon series, here discussing bloopers with HOWDY DOODY Host “Buffalo” Bob Smith and showing a Prank on Julius ‘Dr. J’ Erving. Betamax Recording of a Comedy Central Broadcast June 1991.
Friday 5
DARK SHADOWS (1991) “1225” 50TH ANNIVERSARY MPI Video DVD.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN (2014) “Who Are You?” English Dubbed. Viz Media DVD.
I LOVE THE 80’S (2002) “1980, 1981, 1982” It’s that time of the year again, as I watch this VH-1 documentary series where actors, designers, comedians, TV hosts, and musicians discuss the films, toys, games, songs, events of said year. Regulars include Mo Rocca, Hal Sparks, Michael Ian Black, Columnists Joel Stein & Dan Savage, Newscasters Rich Eisen (with hair) & Stuart Scott (looking healthy), with other celebrities (the entire cast of LAW & ORDER: SVU and the short-lived GOOD MORNING MIAMI). My annual viewing has come to a point where I look forward to watching the commercials recorded from this broadcast of January 2003: Hyundai, the Saturn Ion, Subway, Best Buy, a promo of Vh-1's 100 MOMENTS THAT ROCKED TV (purposely excluding Michael Bolton and Kenny G) films like CHICAGO, A GUY THING, SIGNS, CONFESSIONS OF A DANGEROUS MIND etc.
Saturday 6
THE FOUR HORSEMAN OF THE APOCALYPSE (1921) 100TH ANNIVERSARY Rex Ingram’s silent epic (and Star-making vehicle for Rudolph Valentino) of a family torn apart by World War I. This is the Photoplay version with Carl Davis Score (using his Valentino theme from HOLLYWOOD). Viewed from a VHS Recording of a 2007 Turner Classic Movies Broadcast.
THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW (1971) “The Forty-Five-Year-Old Man” 50TH ANNIVERSARY I’ve been rather neglectful to watching the latter half of this first season (a plan it, I forget it). The episode is about Mary dealing with TPTB firing Lou. Ironic considering the final episode. FoxVideo DVD.
I LOVE THE 80s (2002) “1983, 1984, 1985, 1986” (2002) VHS Recording of a VH-1 Broadcast January 2003.
Saw Parts of:
Fast-forward a VHS recording of shows on TV Land December 26 1996- GUNSMOKE (“The Thieves” 1970), MANNIX (“Time Out of Mind” 1970), and ST. ELSEWHERE (“After Dark” 1984)
ONE NIGHT STAND (1991) "Tom Parks" Variety show spotlighting on a stand-up comedian. Betamax Recording of a Comedy Central Broadcast June 1991.
Earliest film seen this month: THE HAUNTED HOUSE (1921)
Latest film seen this month: TOM & JERRY (2021)
Sunday 28
THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS (1971) “Episode Seven” 50TH ANNIVERSARY Koch Video DVD
BEVERLY HILLS 90210 (1991) “Fame is Where You Find It” 30TH ANNIVERSARY Brandon gets a part in a TV series while Brenda subs for him at Peach Pit, inspiring her to make it a part in a play. VHS Recording of a SoapNet Broadcast 2010.
ELLEN (1996) “Two-Ring Circus” 25TH ANNIVERSARY A&E Video DVD.
NEON GENESIS EVANGELION (1996) “Being Human” 25TH ANNIVERSARY Asuka. Alien-Mind-Rape. Handel’s Messiah. Japanese with English Subtitles. I watched the original broadcast episode, and then parts of the Director’s Cut which adds more to Asuka’s plight. ADV DVD.
RUROUNI KENSHIN (1996) “A New Battle” 25TH ANNIVERSARY Today’s episode introduces the beautiful medic Megumi and the Obiwaban Clan, headed by Shinomori Aoshi. Japanese with English Subtitles. Media Blasters/Anime Works DVD.
RECORD OF LODOSS WAR (1996) “A War of Heroes” 25TH ANNIVERSARY The Two Kings fight and fall. Japanese with English Subtitles. US Manga/Image DVD.
Monday 1
DARK SHADOWS (1971) “Episode 1221” 50TH ANNIVERSARY MPI Video DVD.
DRACULA (1931) 90TH ANNIVERSARY At the time of the change from Silent to Sound, Hollywood would make Foreign Language remakes of their products, using the same sets but with an ethnic cast (although several would also include the English star, like Laurel & Hardy). This is the Spanish version of Dracula, produced by Paul Kohlner, and directed by George Melford, starring Carlos Villanias as Dracula, and Lupita Tovar as Eva. It was shot on the same sets, and used the same plotline, but with different direction & cinematography (a more fluid camera, and some cinematic nods to Marnau’s NOSFERATU), and some plot resolutions (what Renfield really did to the fainted maid; the resolution to Vampire Lucia). I first learned of this production from pictures of Everson’s CLASSICS OF THE HORROR FILM. I first saw it from a Universal VHS in the Summer of 1994 (bought with my middle school graduation money). Universal BluRay.
DARK SHADOWS (1991) “Episode 10” 30TH ANNIVERSARY In 1790, Barnabas arises as a vampire. Here, there are changes from the storyline. Here, most of the Collins and duPres are on Victoria’s side when she is framed for witchery. Millicent Collins (who survived 1795) gets killed by Barnabas. And in the Present story, Joe Haskell learns the truth of Barnabas. MGM DVD.
I also watched several Tom and Jerry MGM Shorts.
“Fraidy Cat” (1941) Warner DVD.
“Dog Trouble” (1942) Warner DVD.
“The Lonesome` Mouse” (1942) Warner DVD.
“The Night Before Christmas” (1941) Warner DVD.
Tuesday 2
DARK SHADOWS (1971) “1222” 50TH ANNIVERSARY MPI Video DVD.
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM WING (1996) “Signs of the Final Battle” 25TH ANNIVERSARY Hildy, Duo’s girlfriend, pulls a Princess Leia, by sneaking into Libra and escaping with its design plans, dealing with the Mercurius and V-8. Another widely-watched episode of mine, from the climactic Eve War Arc that I’ve watched every Christmas (except last year’s). Japanese with English Subtitles. Bandai DVD.
GLADIATOR (1992) Not the Ridley Scott-Russell Crowe Epic, this is a modern-day feature about a high school student involving himself in Boxing and Con Sharks. Starring James Marshall, Cuba Goodling Jr., Brian Dennehy, John Heard, and Robert Loggia. Columbia VHS.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE CHRISTMAS PAST (1990) Compilation of SNL’s Holiday Sketches from its first 15 years. Having seen most of them (via the first five seasons). Ah, back then when Donald Trump was a harmless joke…VHS Recording of NBC Broadcast 1990.
Wednesday 3
DARK SHADOWS (1971) “1223” 50TH ANNIVERSARY MPI Video DVD.
THE TRAPP FAMILY STORY (1991) “Manners are Important” 30TH ANNIVERSARY Maria’s bond with the Trapp children grows, getting her into an argument with Matilda about giving them play clothes. Japanese with English Subtitles. Bootleg DVD.
THE FLINTSTONES (1961) “The Astr’Nuts” 60TH ANNIVERSARY Warner DVD.
ELIZABETH R (1971) “The Shadow of the Sun” 50TH ANNIVERSARY This episode, written by Julian Mitchell, skips a few years, beginning in 1572 as Elizabeth decries the St. Bartholemew Day’s Massacre as well as put down her council’s wishes that she execute her new “guest” Mary Stuart, then turns to 1578 as Elizabeth has her final chance with marriage to the Duc of Alencon (Michael Williams), reaching a roadblock to her relationship with Robert Dudley, with the revelation that he had married behind her back. He gets the final scene, shrugged by Elizabeth (with Jackson reciting Elizabeth’s “I Love” poem) and bearing the consequences. Introduced in this episode is Sir Francis Walsingham (Stephen Murray), and making his exit is John Shrapnel’s Sussex (his last scene is assisting in Elizabeth’s shrug on Dudley. He dies between episodes). Warner/BBC Video DVD.
C.P.O. SHARKEY (1977) “Barracks Baby” Don Rickles Military Comedy, guest-starring Pat Carroll. Betamax Recording of a Comedy Central June 1991.
SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATER (1991) Comedy Central “Clip show” program (stand-up, series, etc.) Two episodes (Both hosted by Patty Rosborough, with the first having a young Jon Stewart as co-host). Betamax Recording of a Comedy Central Broadcast June 1991. Includes a Shampoo commercial with Kevin Sorbo.
ERNIE KOVACS (1957) Edited compilations from Kovac’s show. Betamax Recording of a Comedy Central Broadcast June 1991.
Thursday 4
DARK SHADOWS (1991) “1224” 50TH ANNIVERSARY MPI Video DVD.
ERNIE KOVACS (1961) Edited compilation of Kovac’s show. Betamax Recording of a Comedy Central Broadcast June 1991.
TV’S BLOOPERS AND PRACTICAL JOKES (1985) Edited episode of the Dick Clark-Ed MacMahon series, here discussing bloopers with HOWDY DOODY Host “Buffalo” Bob Smith and showing a Prank on Julius ‘Dr. J’ Erving. Betamax Recording of a Comedy Central Broadcast June 1991.
Friday 5
DARK SHADOWS (1991) “1225” 50TH ANNIVERSARY MPI Video DVD.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN (2014) “Who Are You?” English Dubbed. Viz Media DVD.
I LOVE THE 80’S (2002) “1980, 1981, 1982” It’s that time of the year again, as I watch this VH-1 documentary series where actors, designers, comedians, TV hosts, and musicians discuss the films, toys, games, songs, events of said year. Regulars include Mo Rocca, Hal Sparks, Michael Ian Black, Columnists Joel Stein & Dan Savage, Newscasters Rich Eisen (with hair) & Stuart Scott (looking healthy), with other celebrities (the entire cast of LAW & ORDER: SVU and the short-lived GOOD MORNING MIAMI). My annual viewing has come to a point where I look forward to watching the commercials recorded from this broadcast of January 2003: Hyundai, the Saturn Ion, Subway, Best Buy, a promo of Vh-1's 100 MOMENTS THAT ROCKED TV (purposely excluding Michael Bolton and Kenny G) films like CHICAGO, A GUY THING, SIGNS, CONFESSIONS OF A DANGEROUS MIND etc.
Saturday 6
THE FOUR HORSEMAN OF THE APOCALYPSE (1921) 100TH ANNIVERSARY Rex Ingram’s silent epic (and Star-making vehicle for Rudolph Valentino) of a family torn apart by World War I. This is the Photoplay version with Carl Davis Score (using his Valentino theme from HOLLYWOOD). Viewed from a VHS Recording of a 2007 Turner Classic Movies Broadcast.
THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW (1971) “The Forty-Five-Year-Old Man” 50TH ANNIVERSARY I’ve been rather neglectful to watching the latter half of this first season (a plan it, I forget it). The episode is about Mary dealing with TPTB firing Lou. Ironic considering the final episode. FoxVideo DVD.
I LOVE THE 80s (2002) “1983, 1984, 1985, 1986” (2002) VHS Recording of a VH-1 Broadcast January 2003.
Saw Parts of:
Fast-forward a VHS recording of shows on TV Land December 26 1996- GUNSMOKE (“The Thieves” 1970), MANNIX (“Time Out of Mind” 1970), and ST. ELSEWHERE (“After Dark” 1984)
ONE NIGHT STAND (1991) "Tom Parks" Variety show spotlighting on a stand-up comedian. Betamax Recording of a Comedy Central Broadcast June 1991.
Earliest film seen this month: THE HAUNTED HOUSE (1921)
Latest film seen this month: TOM & JERRY (2021)