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by Lzcutter
November 13th, 2016, 4:29 pm
Forum: Archived Guest Stars
Topic: The Q & A with Lynn Zook on Nov. 12 & 13
Replies: 31
Views: 62685

Re: The Q & A with Lynn Zook on Nov. 12 & 13

I love hearing about the history of Las Vegas and hope to visit some day. An RKO film I like is THE LAS VEGAS STORY, with Jane Russell and Victor Mature. Do you know if much location filming was done in the city? Vienna, So glad you are enjoying the discussion. The Las Vegas Story is one of my favo...
by Lzcutter
November 13th, 2016, 4:13 pm
Forum: Archived Guest Stars
Topic: The Q & A with Lynn Zook on Nov. 12 & 13
Replies: 31
Views: 62685

Re: The Q & A with Lynn Zook on Nov. 12 & 13

Thanks so much for your in-depth responses. Do you mind sharing with us the more intriguing or difficult aspects of your research? How did you connect with so many of the people you intviewed? And if you could interview anyone of the major figures who developed Las Vegas, who would it be? I'm also ...
by Lzcutter
November 13th, 2016, 12:25 pm
Forum: Archived Guest Stars
Topic: The Q & A with Lynn Zook on Nov. 12 & 13
Replies: 31
Views: 62685

Re: The Q & A with Lynn Zook on Nov. 12 & 13

Hey guys,

i have to run some errands this morning that I forgot about but I promise I'll return this afternoon and answer everybody's questions!

See you soon!
by Lzcutter
November 12th, 2016, 11:17 pm
Forum: Archived Guest Stars
Topic: The Q & A with Lynn Zook on Nov. 12 & 13
Replies: 31
Views: 62685

Re: The Q & A with Lynn Zook on Nov. 12 & 13

Could you please explain how life differed for people who lived in Vegas and those who visited the city in those days between '30 & '55? Was the gulf huge between the average gambler and citizen? Were differences defined by economics, type of work or race, etc? Was the city pretty egalitarian i...
by Lzcutter
November 12th, 2016, 8:48 pm
Forum: Archived Guest Stars
Topic: The Q & A with Lynn Zook on Nov. 12 & 13
Replies: 31
Views: 62685

Re: The Q & A with Lynn Zook on Nov. 12 & 13

Thanks for your response. It's so exciting to be talking about your book! Lynn, can you explain the importance of neon signage in the development of the strip? What's happened to some of the iconic images we've come to know from films and sdvertisements? What signs have you determined were the most...
by Lzcutter
November 12th, 2016, 6:16 pm
Forum: Archived Guest Stars
Topic: The Q & A with Lynn Zook on Nov. 12 & 13
Replies: 31
Views: 62685

Re: The Q & A with Lynn Zook on Nov. 12 & 13

Lynn, one of the engaging features of your book was the cast of characters such as Guy McAfee, a former vice squad captain from LA to Jack Entratter, who oversaw many joints with a deft understanding of show biz. Could you please describe some of your favorites among the innkeepers as well as the r...
by Lzcutter
November 12th, 2016, 1:50 pm
Forum: Archived Guest Stars
Topic: The Q & A with Lynn Zook on Nov. 12 & 13
Replies: 31
Views: 62685

Re: The Q & A with Lynn Zook on Nov. 12 & 13

Here's the spot to post questions for Lynn to answer about her e-book, Gambling on a Dream: The Classic Las Vegas Strip 1930-1955 . I'll kick things off with a few questions--but please bear in mind that our guest author is on Pacific Time so there may be a lag time between queries and answers. Tha...
by Lzcutter
February 19th, 2016, 10:22 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: The Maltese Falcons
Replies: 3
Views: 12330

The Maltese Falcons

Vanity Fair takes a stab at trying to figure out exactly how many Falcons were made for the John Huston film, The Maltese Falcon . Interestingly enough for all the talk of the various falcons made for the 1941 film and the so-called sequel, The Black Bird , starring George Segal, there is no paragra...
by Lzcutter
February 19th, 2016, 9:23 pm
Forum: Dramas
Topic: To Kill A Mockingbird
Replies: 71
Views: 154742

Re: To Kill A Mockingbird

Nell "Harper" Lee has passed away. I defer to Charles Pierce in trying to express the emotions I have felt today at the passing of Ms. Lee: "There are a handful of movie scenes that make the room very, very dusty for me. It's predictable. I've seen the movies hundreds of times. I know...
by Lzcutter
February 19th, 2016, 9:03 pm
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: Gone With or Without fanfare
Replies: 2721
Views: 788054

Re: Gone With or Without fanfare

I know I am not alone in mourning the passing of Nell "Harper" Lee. Her book To Kill a Mockingbird and the movie adapted from that book has its own thread here: http://silverscreenoasis.com/oasis3/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=3191&hilit=to+kill+a+mockingbird I defer to Charles Pierce in tr...
by Lzcutter
February 13th, 2016, 11:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Someone's having a birthday!
Replies: 1525
Views: 428744

Re: Someone's having a birthday!

Happy Birthday, Larry!

Hope you had a wonderful celebration!

We can't wait to see you in about 75 days (give or take a day or two)!

Till then, have fun!!!
by Lzcutter
January 24th, 2016, 7:10 pm
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: FredCDobbs
Replies: 3
Views: 13906

FredCDobbs

Just wanted to pass on this sad note about the passing of FredCDobbs, who some here knew from their days at the TCM Message Boards. He died last month and there is a thread about that over at the message boards: http://forums.tcm.com/index.php?/topic/78110-johann-w-rush-1942-2015/page-3 Rest in peac...
by Lzcutter
January 23rd, 2016, 6:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 'Round the World Weather Report
Replies: 1878
Views: 421441

Re: 'Round the World Weather Report

PT,

Thanks for the update and letting us know that you are okay!

To everyone in the east and southeast affected by the storm, we are thinking about you and sending good thoughts your way for riding this one out safely!
by Lzcutter
January 22nd, 2016, 8:50 pm
Forum: General TV and Media
Topic: Sherlock on PBS
Replies: 16
Views: 24677

Re: Sherlock on PBS

Have it on my DVR and hope to be able to enjoy it in the days ahead!!!

Can't wait!!!
by Lzcutter
January 22nd, 2016, 8:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Someone's having a birthday!
Replies: 1525
Views: 428744

Re: Someone's having a birthday!

Thank you everyone for the lovely birthday wishes! I really appreciate it! I had a good friend in town for my birthday celebration and got caught up in the whirlwind! Also want to send belated "Happy Birthday" wishes to our other Capricorns: MrsL (so glad to hear that you are feeling bette...