tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post3840522468692890347..comments2024-03-28T23:29:53.764-04:00Comments on BB Creations: Thursday Movie Picks: TV Edition-Books to TV AdaptationsBirgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-10256399745851679932019-03-12T03:21:56.676-04:002019-03-12T03:21:56.676-04:00I know I'm the weirdo here, but I actually lik...I know I'm the weirdo here, but I actually liked the TV mini-series of Stephen King's It a lot better. The girl wasn't a sexual plaything, and the black character actually had agency and an important role. Plus, Tim Curry. At least he had some charm. The guy they've got playing the clown in the movie is so damn creepy no kid would ever go near him. He's fooling no one.<br /><br />Strangely, I still haven't seen Roots (it's my cup of tea, so to speak) but Alex Haley's Queen was amazing. I believe it was Halle Berry's breakthrough role, and I remember thinking she was the most beautiful woman in the world. She was breathtaking.<br /><br />Little House is a great choice. It's been forever since I've seen it, but I believe the Thorn Birds was very well done for its time.<br /><br />Sorry to hear of your troubles, Birgit. Hope things are better now.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-43950277173093371782019-03-04T23:08:51.347-05:002019-03-04T23:08:51.347-05:00I never was one formThe Waltons and I have tried m...I never was one formThe Waltons and I have tried many times to watch them but I found it like watching paint dry. I need to see Lonesome Dove since I love Westerns but this came out after my dad died and I just couldn’t watch it then. I loved Rich Man Poor Man which made the Mini Series the Thing tomwatch back then. Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-77842016902098838702019-03-01T14:14:47.533-05:002019-03-01T14:14:47.533-05:00I sure hope things improve in your sphere of the w...I sure hope things improve in your sphere of the world soon, BIRGIT!<br /><br />I'm not much of a TV guy - except for what I consider Classic Sitcoms (and by "Classic", I mean nothing later than 'Frasier' and 'Everybody Loves Raymond').<br /><br />But three that came to mind that I enjoyed were...<br /><br />THE WALTONS<br /><br />LONESOME DOVE<br /><br />RICH MAN, POOR MAN<br /><br />Those were, in fact, the only 3 I could even think of. But I did like them, back in their day.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br /><b><a href="http://stmccpresentsbattleofthebands.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">STMcC Presents BATTLE OF THE BANDS</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-39735811435518724042019-03-01T12:14:24.517-05:002019-03-01T12:14:24.517-05:00FlashForward the book might be of special interest...<i>FlashForward</i> the book might be of special interest to you since it's by Canadian sci-fi author Robert J. Sawyer. The premise of the story is pretty cool, but sadly the TV series never came to a resolution. I guess the book would have some kind of an ending.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="https://tossingitout.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out </a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-68503725626680817632019-03-01T07:31:56.990-05:002019-03-01T07:31:56.990-05:00Oh wow! This is the first time I hear something ne...Oh wow! This is the first time I hear something negative about Games. It will be interesting to see if I think the same way.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-70527546564421254132019-03-01T07:29:22.167-05:002019-03-01T07:29:22.167-05:00I love Little Outhouse and rewatch 8t when I can. ...I love Little Outhouse and rewatch 8t when I can. I want to rewatch Roots as well and I do expect it will stand the test of time.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-23657741172228259342019-03-01T07:28:17.065-05:002019-03-01T07:28:17.065-05:00Bummer!Bummer!Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-52501256588346583072019-03-01T07:28:04.768-05:002019-03-01T07:28:04.768-05:00Glad you saw this great series and so cool that it...Glad you saw this great series and so cool that it was filmed where you live. Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-32668628593381606472019-03-01T07:27:24.615-05:002019-03-01T07:27:24.615-05:00Ithe roof is fixed and now must wait to hear back ...Ithe roof is fixed and now must wait to hear back from the specialist but thank you for your kindness. I still need to see the Colin Firth D’Arcy but I will as it’s on my radar to see since I love that actor.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-21607377825012445092019-03-01T07:24:09.023-05:002019-03-01T07:24:09.023-05:00My hubby has calcified tendinitis and it is the wo...My hubby has calcified tendinitis and it is the worst the specialist has ever seen. She has to go in, cut the tendon and cut parts of this out. She compared it to gum in hair. I love PBS and so sorry you have trouble getting this because they do bring great shows. The ones you mentioned are excellent and I love MASH! I agree that the earlier episodes are better before Alan Alda took control and change the format where it became it bit preachy later on. There are some very good one later on though like the dream sequence which was very sad.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-76366177781105734242019-03-01T07:19:59.891-05:002019-03-01T07:19:59.891-05:00Yes, you are so right and that’s why we need to “g...Yes, you are so right and that’s why we need to “go with the flow” I guess. It’s just been getting to me and I need to smarten up. I don’t know Flashforward but I’m not surprised by this since there have been many great shows that never made it past the first season. Alfred Hitchcock presents is excellent because there are many episodes based on short stories. There is one episode starring Barbara Bel Geddes playing an abused wife who kills her husband and then is unsure what to do afterwards. It’s quite good and it’s based on a short storyBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-26607167137714432222019-03-01T05:40:28.078-05:002019-03-01T05:40:28.078-05:00Stinks about the roof, blah.
Seen some of Little ...Stinks about the roof, blah.<br /><br />Seen some of Little House on the Prairie. Game of Thrones comes to mind, but I still don't get the fuss about it, especially the first few seasons. All they do is stand around and talk, walk and talk, sit and talk, ride and talk, and then something happens in the last 3 minutes of an episode. Rinse and repeat for so many seasons.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-91488330593826211102019-02-28T22:07:11.995-05:002019-02-28T22:07:11.995-05:00I hope so too and thank you so much for your words...I hope so too and thank you so much for your words. I loved Little Outhouse and I am glad they show Roots in school. You should see East of Eden if it comes on anywhere again.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-81507511068888709052019-02-28T22:02:14.933-05:002019-02-28T22:02:14.933-05:00The early episodes were great and Levar Burton out...The early episodes were great and Levar Burton outshone John Amos as Kunta KinteBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-59829009134508119362019-02-28T22:01:04.114-05:002019-02-28T22:01:04.114-05:00I liked little outhouse on the prairie:) There are...I liked little outhouse on the prairie:) There are many adaptations and I love Agatha Christie, her books and the shows whether they are in tv or in film. I have not seen The ExpanseBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-69957711848194446752019-02-28T21:56:47.673-05:002019-02-28T21:56:47.673-05:00Good to hear they show Roots in schoolGood to hear they show Roots in schoolBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-69841573474434974752019-02-28T21:51:55.218-05:002019-02-28T21:51:55.218-05:00Oh the roof is fixed but cost sucked. I am worried...Oh the roof is fixed but cost sucked. I am worried about my hubby since this is caused by his rheumatoid arthritis and the calcinic tendonitis is the worst the specialist saw. I feel bad for him. Glad you watched Little House which was a favourite of mine growing up.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-2870236977026962702019-02-28T21:43:40.783-05:002019-02-28T21:43:40.783-05:00Thank you for visiting and I so love your cards. I...Thank you for visiting and I so love your cards. I miss making cards but I need to just suck it up and become motivated. I hope you get to see East of Eden one day because it’s excellentBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-50922266306378003042019-02-28T21:42:05.286-05:002019-02-28T21:42:05.286-05:00Thank you so much...that was quite the windstorm w...Thank you so much...that was quite the windstorm wasn’t it? I am hoping my luck will change because it has been a bit crummy to be honest. My hubby has calcific tendinitis and the specialist said it is the worst she has ever seen. This is due to his repetitive work plus the rheumatoid arthritis he suffers from. Your choice with MASH is brilliant! That works for sure Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-76543401541575229722019-02-28T21:32:06.360-05:002019-02-28T21:32:06.360-05:00I have been bad and I always love reading your res...I have been bad and I always love reading your responses here and on the others’ blogs. I am hoping you look at my previous post about the Oscars in which I talk about some other stuff but in a more humorous vein. I don’t know the first one but I do know the Hallmark Hall of Fame before it went insipid. I am so glad we match! It’s brilliant isn’t it:). I must have been hiding under a rock when Lonesome Dove came out but, if I recall, it was a year after my dad died and he loved Westerns so I think I avoided it on purpose but I will see this brilliant series one dayBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-32962154424922836072019-02-28T21:26:22.525-05:002019-02-28T21:26:22.525-05:00Thank you...I feel very worried about my hubby to ...Thank you...I feel very worried about my hubby to be honest. I bet you would love East of EdenBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-64069603419856310492019-02-28T21:24:17.770-05:002019-02-28T21:24:17.770-05:00Erle Stanley Gardner wrote over 40 Perry Mason nov...Erle Stanley Gardner wrote over 40 Perry Mason novels and the TV show was based on those.Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-44200220865958824842019-02-28T21:22:49.707-05:002019-02-28T21:22:49.707-05:00It was quite the windstorm and it last a whole day...It was quite the windstorm and it last a whole day and into the next day. One day I will rent Game of Thrones and watch itBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-62032609899090763602019-02-28T21:21:53.470-05:002019-02-28T21:21:53.470-05:00Thank you for coming by and so glad you know Bonan...Thank you for coming by and so glad you know Bonanza which is my favourite of his series. I loved Hoss as well and he was also my favourite and I had a soft spot for Hop Singh. I know that if you saw The East of Eden version I saw you would love it so I hope you get to see it one day. I hope you are doing ok and your wife as well. Thank you so much for your kindnessBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-72157960709230236422019-02-28T21:16:45.053-05:002019-02-28T21:16:45.053-05:00Yeah...our home is in the worst spot as we get the...Yeah...our home is in the worst spot as we get the brunt of the wind. I don’t know if Perry Mason counts unless it came from a novel or something but I love that show.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.com