tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post5030845179331219898..comments2024-03-23T03:57:15.055-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: THE HAPPY HOLIDAYS BLOGATHON: Stubby Pringle's Christmas, 1978Caftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-56672474069062415282019-12-11T06:46:01.803-08:002019-12-11T06:46:01.803-08:00I associate Sparky Marcus most with Freaky Friday....I associate Sparky Marcus most with Freaky Friday. I didn't watch the TV series The Bad News Bears, but I did enjoy the movie.<br /><br />The commercials for the Hall of Fame were just as memorable as the outstanding productions. The whole entertainment spoke to quality and that is the association the viewers/customers would retain.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-74921748327000126082019-12-10T13:02:35.968-08:002019-12-10T13:02:35.968-08:00I meant to say the Hallmark CARD commercials that ...I meant to say the Hallmark CARD commercials that were shown during the Hall of Fame Movies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-59799989666702040572019-12-10T12:57:30.091-08:002019-12-10T12:57:30.091-08:00I forget his name but I read that HALLMARK HALL OF...I forget his name but I read that HALLMARK HALL OF FAME has had the same announcer all these years! He is a great announcer! Also the Hallmark Hall of Fame commercials were great! I remember one where a girl gives one to her music teacher who is an older man. The commercials were maybe 5 minutes long or at least 3 or 4 minutes. They were like mini-movies! HALLMARK, WHEN YOU CARE ENOUGH TO SEND THE BEST.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-55669005829732398642019-12-10T12:49:59.787-08:002019-12-10T12:49:59.787-08:00On Dec. 6 I stated that SPARKY MARCUS is 53. I mea...On Dec. 6 I stated that SPARKY MARCUS is 53. I meant to say he is 52. Did you watch the TV show THE BAD NEWS BEARS? What do you remember Sparky from best?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-85210965708738021492019-12-10T04:39:24.665-08:002019-12-10T04:39:24.665-08:00The program stands out due to its unique run time ...The program stands out due to its unique run time in the series, and at the same time, seems to have gotten lost because it was unexpected. I think it is a lovely gem in the Hallmark crown and it should fit easily into a busy December schedule. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-60558226969677250612019-12-09T18:58:54.694-08:002019-12-09T18:58:54.694-08:00Like you, the Hallmark Hall of Fame was "even...Like you, the Hallmark Hall of Fame was "event television" when I was growing up. I don't remember this one, but that's only because it was broadcast when I was in college and seldom watched TV on weeknights. Glad this one is on YouTube because I like both Julie Harris and Beau Bridges. I was surprised to see that it had a shorter running time than the earlier Hall of Fame presentations.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-83937793901041763112019-12-09T12:51:30.931-08:002019-12-09T12:51:30.931-08:00The first that came to mind was when he played P.T...The first that came to mind was when he played P.T. Barnum.<br /><br />Others: Kissinger and Nixon, Inherit the Wind and going way back - Benjamin Franklin.<br /><br />Recently: Loved his dad bits in Blackish (sorry the character died) and Flower Shop Mysteries (wish that had continued).Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-63202237090913100552019-12-09T09:51:07.294-08:002019-12-09T09:51:07.294-08:00What are some other movies that you like BEAU BRID...What are some other movies that you like BEAU BRIDGES in? Do you know very many of his TV-Movies? Beau has won 3 EMMYS for TV-Movies including one in the lead role. According to imdb he is the only actor to win 2 Emmys for SUPPORTING ACTOR for a TV-MOVIE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-1851113692516578302019-12-08T14:03:59.155-08:002019-12-08T14:03:59.155-08:00All actors I admire and another title I must get t...All actors I admire and another title I must get to one of these days.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-26722229500847593472019-12-08T13:07:04.976-08:002019-12-08T13:07:04.976-08:00JOANNE WOODWARD was in BLIND SPOT(93) as a woman w...JOANNE WOODWARD was in BLIND SPOT(93) as a woman who, after the death of her son-in-law in a car accident, finds out that he was addicted to drugs-as is her daughter. The daughter is expecting a baby. FRITZ WEAVER played the husband to Joanne, REED DIAMOND played the son and LAURA LINNEY played the daughter. Sadly, in real-life Joanne lost her only stepson to drugs, SCOTT NEWMAN, the son of PAUL NEWMAN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-23588678081293389732019-12-08T12:47:06.933-08:002019-12-08T12:47:06.933-08:00I'm a fan of Jordan's from Rizzoli and Isl...I'm a fan of Jordan's from Rizzoli and Isles.<br /><br />I must catch up with The Defenders. My mom speaks highly of the program.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-47127233911598069632019-12-08T12:44:15.816-08:002019-12-08T12:44:15.816-08:00JORDAN BRIDGES, the son of BEAU, has had a prolifi...JORDAN BRIDGES, the son of BEAU, has had a prolific acting career. Also Beau was in three DEFENDERS movies about a father and son that are lawyers. They were made for SHOWTIME and later TNT aired them. E.G. MARSHALL was back in his role from the TV show. Instead of having Beau take over the role that ROBERT REED had played on the show they had Beau play the brother of that character. It had MARTHA PLIMPTON as a niece/granddaughter, the daughter of the late character who had been played by Reed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-13758900226484753562019-12-08T07:07:38.375-08:002019-12-08T07:07:38.375-08:00You can find "Stubby" on YouTube. It isn...You can find "Stubby" on YouTube. It isn't of the best quality, yet that won't matter once you start watching.<br /><br />If I ever met Beau Bridges I'd probably grin at him and giggle. I'm sure you did better!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-72634559112179082662019-12-08T05:58:32.346-08:002019-12-08T05:58:32.346-08:00You left me hanging, Paddy! :-D Oh, I would love t...You left me hanging, Paddy! :-D Oh, I would love to track this down as it sounds like a really beautiful story. Those Hallmark movies can just leave you in pieces!<br />I once met Beau Bridges along with one of his sons and it was a grand moment for me. Too bad no one around me seemed to know who he was!Erica D.https://poppitytalksclassicfilm.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-39729475574872236882019-12-07T17:30:52.579-08:002019-12-07T17:30:52.579-08:00Well, happy birthday to Beau! None of us are getti...Well, happy birthday to Beau! None of us are getting any younger.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-3958920517198070222019-12-07T17:30:16.503-08:002019-12-07T17:30:16.503-08:00I don't believe I have seen Breathing Lessons....I don't believe I have seen Breathing Lessons. Something to check out as a James Garner fan - and Joanne Woodward.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-3874052381489588312019-12-07T17:28:58.505-08:002019-12-07T17:28:58.505-08:00My goodness, I shall certainly have to check that ...My goodness, I shall certainly have to check that out. (I wonder if there's another Caftan Woman!).<br /><br />I remembered the special very well, but refreshed that memory with a YouTube find. It is not of the best quality, but the heart shines through.<br /><br />Thanks so much, and have a wonderful December.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-71969548649050125322019-12-07T12:27:12.042-08:002019-12-07T12:27:12.042-08:00BEAU BRIDGES will be 78 on MONDAY, the same day(De...BEAU BRIDGES will be 78 on MONDAY, the same day(Dec. 9) that KIRK DOUGLAS turns 103! Kirk was born in 1916 and Beau in 1941. Beau was born the day Kirk turned 25.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-66301355418837952712019-12-07T12:05:02.541-08:002019-12-07T12:05:02.541-08:00JAMES GARNER-I saw him and JOANNE WOODWARD in BREA...JAMES GARNER-I saw him and JOANNE WOODWARD in BREATHING LESSONS. I didn't think it was a great movie but I did like it. It was what I call a nice little movie. I say little because it was like different vignettes or scenes in one day, I believe. Besides Joanne, there were two other actresses in it that I like-EILEEN HECKART(as a waitress they meet on their trip)and JOYCE VAN PATTEN. I also saw James in DECORATION DAY. (ROCK HUDSON worked with DORIS DAY 3 times and Garner got to work with Doris 2 times. Rock and James-two hunks who not only were very attractive but also good actors!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-65368824308459768792019-12-07T09:56:55.995-08:002019-12-07T09:56:55.995-08:00Thanks for the tempting intro to what sounds like ...Thanks for the tempting intro to what sounds like a vintage TV Christmas classic! I don't remember seeing this, so I'm wondering how did you watch it? Is it on DVD? Or do you have just a great memory? Anyways, always enjoy your posts -- I was listening to a CBC radio clip on the passing of Clive James, the Australian author and broadcaster. They played an interview he did with the host a handful of years back, he talked about among his favourite personalities on TV was James Garner, then he mentioned you -- the Caftan Woman -- when talking about the current and future evolution of film and pop culture criticism. He gushed about you and your insights. This was last sunday's The Sunday Edition if you want to check it out!Evelynrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08184234019994338621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-90764981815025503722019-12-07T04:40:52.103-08:002019-12-07T04:40:52.103-08:00The current era of splintered media consumption pr...The current era of splintered media consumption provides much diversity, but there is much to be said for the era of "3 channels" and prestige productions of which everyone was aware. That crown logo for Hallmark stood for excellence.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-61545507140905346782019-12-07T04:38:17.907-08:002019-12-07T04:38:17.907-08:00Hallmark indeed has forged an impressive record in...Hallmark indeed has forged an impressive record in entertainment. Over the years they have brought great plays (Shakespeare to O'Neil) to our homes and actors like George C. Scott, Hume Cronyn, Maurice Evans, Judith Anderson, Lynn Fontanne and Jessica Tandy have won Emmy Awards. Imagine all of that on DVD!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-92007303345630397462019-12-06T19:08:18.312-08:002019-12-06T19:08:18.312-08:00I found the history of Hallmark's television m...I found the history of Hallmark's television movies very interesting as well. This story does sound very sweet and I love that it's written by the same author that wrote Shane. You just know it's gonna be good. The Classic Movie Musehttp://www.theclassicmoviemuse.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-71389352658230920982019-12-06T18:21:05.592-08:002019-12-06T18:21:05.592-08:00What?! You're not going to tell us how this en...What?! You're not going to tell us how this ends?<br /><br />I didn't realize the Hallmark Hall of Fame had such a long history on television. That is truly impressive.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-35185456055486704352019-12-06T18:04:53.650-08:002019-12-06T18:04:53.650-08:00Sparky Marcus! Now, there's someone I haven...Sparky Marcus! Now, there's someone I haven't thought of in ages.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.com