Category Archives: Movies

Just a lazy Saturday…

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

The weather has been unpredictable in the Miami Valley. Yes, we have been drenched for days, but the forecast is never quite “right on.” Some days we were told to expect storms, or rain showers, and nothing. And then there … Continue reading →

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"Please, Don't Eat The Daisies!"

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Tonight, as I crawled into bed, I discovered one of my favorite movies, PLEASE DONT EAT THE DAISIES is on. This is just a delightful romp with Doris Day, David Niven, and Richard Haydn – best known as “Her Max … Continue reading →

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And the actress is…

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Agnes Mooreheard! Correctly, and quickly guessed by my friend, Sue Branson. Agnes Robertson Moorehead (December 6, 1900 – April 30, 1974) was an American actress. Although she began with the Mercury Theatre, appeared in more than seventy films beginning with Citizen Kane … Continue reading →

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Can you names this actress?

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy
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…Sailing the South Pacific…

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Sunday, May 17th, we held auditions for SOUTH PACIFIC. I was so impressed with so many of the teenagers, and there were a few that blew me away – I had not seen that level of performance from them. I … Continue reading →

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…SOUTH PACIFIC… and we are off!

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Well, last night the production team officially met for the first time to prep SOUTH PACIFIC for Beavercreek High School’s new summer stock production company, Summer On Stage. This production team is on fire, and over the past three weeks, … Continue reading →

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…Out of the PAJAMAs and into a… grass skirt?…

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Sunday afternoon, the production of THE PAJAMA GAME at Beavercreek High School ended. I am generally a little teary-eyed following a production, but this time I was relieved. April 14th, the orchestra conductor was fired and I was handed the … Continue reading →

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…Two Cathedrals…

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

This morning, while working at my desk on LOVE IS ETERNAL, a musical about Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln, I watched and listened to my all time favorite television program, THE WEST WING. This morning offered two episodes: the first … Continue reading →

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…The Isles of Innisfree…

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day – one of my favorite holidays (and I do not even drink). Eleanor Roosevet on her wedding day. Tomorrow is also the 105th anniversary of Eleanor & Franklin Roosevelt, the 25th Anniversary of my friends, … Continue reading →

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…Now, Sunday…

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Another busy week behind us… Beginning last Monday I was not feeling well, and my temperature hovered around 100-101 degrees. My sister-in-law, Stacia, had been taken ill with strep last weekend, and then my brother, Destin, got it this week. … Continue reading →

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…Welcome to the 20th Century…

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Last night I told my son that I was officially a part of the Twentieth Century. “But, Dad, this is the Twenty-first Century.” Yes. That is true. But, I finally did a very Twentieth Century thing – I finally got cable … Continue reading →

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…Five People We Meet in Heaven…

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Hmmm… interesting. I just finished watching the movie, THE FIVE PEOPLE WE MEET IN HEAVEN. I have always believed we each have a place in one another’s lives – affecting one another in ways beyond our awareness, even beyond our … Continue reading →

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…And the weekend is here…

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

The long week is over, and the weekend is upon us. Most of the week was spent in writing on the Wright Brothers’ musical, teaching, helping Jose with homework, prepping students for college auditions, cleaning the kitchen, doing laundry, building … Continue reading →

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…And it's finally the weekend…

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

I cannot believe Friday is upon us, yet, I am so thrilled it is here.   Last Friday I had breakfast/lunch with Bill Hetzer, and taught the remainder of the afternoon. After teaching, I went in to watch TWO AND … Continue reading →

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…It's a Sherman Brothers wolrd after all…

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Last night I saw the stage musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and began wondering if the Sherman Brothers had penned some of the new songs. Yes, indeed! They are still living, and still writing music! Sherman Brothers are Academy Award-winning … Continue reading →

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…It was uncategorical – a stage burning oracle…

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

IT WAS TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS! “It was more than spectacular – to use the vernacular – it’s wizard, it’s smashing, it’s keen.” Forty years ago, I opened a Christmas present, and to my delight was a cast iron model of the … Continue reading →

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…The Beverly Hillbillies…

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

I got the first season DVD of THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES and watched at least three epsiodes last night. First off, the familiar theme song that opens the sitcom was not written yet. The opening montage  –  Jed shootin’ food, seein’ the … Continue reading →

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Ringing of the bells…

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Wednesday morning I drove to Columbus to attend the funeral mass of a friend’s father. I met Katie Pfister-Musick in the late 1980’s and absolutely fell in love with this incredible actress. Despite the various moves between the two of … Continue reading →

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Leave It To Beaver

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

I have been laid up this past week with a terrible sinus infection, including a dreadful sore throat. While convelescing, I have been enjoying Netflix instant viewing, and got caught up in episodes of LEAVE IT TO BEAVER. The main … Continue reading →

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Smokin' Stamps, Batman!

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Thank you for smoking By Roger Ebert  on October 11, 2008 6:46 AM This stamp honoring Bette Davis was issued by the U. S. Postal Service on Sept. 18. The portrait by Michael Deas was inspired by a still photo … Continue reading →

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Joshua Logan – 100 (original post, 2008)

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Today is the 100th birthday of my hero in directing, Joshua Logan. Joshua Lockwood Logan III (October 5, 1908 – July 12, 1988) was an American stage and film director and writer. Logan was born in Texarkana, Texas. His father … Continue reading →

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Shirley Temple… is 80?

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

I am watching a delightful A&E documentary on Shirley Temple. What a fascinating lady! And the wonderful child star of the 1930’s turned 80 this year! Shirley Jane Temple (born April 23, 1928) is an Academy Award-winning actress and tap … Continue reading →

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Guthrie Extends World-Premiere Run of Little House Musical

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

By Andrew Gans 24 Jul 2008 Performances have yet to begin, but box-office demand is so high that the Guthrie has extended its upcoming world premiere of the musical version of Little House on the Prairie. Melissa Gilbert, who played … Continue reading →

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Walt…

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

“Somehow I can’t believe there are any heights that can’t be scaled by a man who knows the secret of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C’s. They are Curiosity, … Continue reading →

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Classmates Bridge a Watergate Rift

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

This afternoon, I watched a DVD about The Duke of Windsor, followed by one of my favorite books/movies, All The President’s Men.  What an incredible movie, and book. Woodward and Bernstein are two of my favorite writers. The movie is … Continue reading →

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