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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3_bACHBmFs

I've probably asked this before, but is Barbra close to her sister, Roslyn (?). I always think of those Nanny jokes about Barbra. This one was my favorite. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyend3vTWSk Did they ever release any of the deleted scenes for On a Clear Day ever have a release?

I wonder why they didn't replace Sparks. She was such a flat actress.

According to 8/27/96 SOD, these were the names being thrown around for Sunset Beach: Vets: Sharon Wyatt, Josh Taylor, Nancy Lee Grahn Gen X: Kirk Geiger, Paul Anthony Stewart, Kristin Davis, Kristi McDaniel, Paul Kersey Jonathan Jackson was also rumored to be leaving GH and joining Beach, but Guza said that wasn't likely.

I remember the allmusic review which seemed to suggest the 1969 one made her sound old enough to be the mother of Paul Simon or John Lennon. Even the album cover is just wrong. http://www.allmusic.com/album/what-about-today-r24148 Do you think her mix of personality/talent is something which only could have hit it big in the 60's or at any time? She also has a very 30's vibe, to me. Those Yentl songs are certainly very lush, yet they aren't trying too hard. I remember seeing an old movie magazine piece on a big party thrown for her in 1963 or 1964, and they had all the usual faces (Judy, among others) but never had any photo of Barbra. I think they showed the back of her head, if that. I wonder if she bought it and threw it in the trash. Around that time, she also tried to get Judy to join her onstage, as she said Judy was the true legend. Judy told her it was her night, and stayed in the audience.

I know Laura's version is the ideal, etc. but, still: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIC7Acx8lqM

Barbra's early TV specials are such fun to watch, as she seemed to take herself less seriously then. I enjoy the first, and Color Me Barbra. I know this song is a lot of pap, but it's my favorite of hers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VxyTQnDfDk

Gemma McCluskie, who had a role on Eastenders around 2001, went missing last Thursday. Her body was found and a man has been arrested in connection with this. She played Kerry Skinner, Ethel's great niece. She mostly spent time with the Slaters, and manipulating Robbie Jackson. The character wasn't very popular, but Gemma certainly played her for all she was worth. It's such a terrible way to go. http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/mar/09/body-canal-eastenders-gemma-mccluskie?newsfeed=true http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UKt1oCfNjM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGljYR8ST4E

This promo describes Stephanie far better than any of B&B's writing has in years. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM2UffWgqN8&feature=channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZpa1V0Gxk4

Jocelyn Seagrave and Alla Korot both tested for DAYS Billie in 1996 (Krista Allen won the role).

At first I thought it was the woman on the left (the hair) but it looked nothing like her. The woman on the right, you could tell as her face is still the same. I wish she was still in acting.

When B&B decided to bring back Clarke Garrison in 1996, they decided to do auditions instead of just rehiring Dan McVicar. One of the actors who tested was Charles Grant, who was then cast as Grant Chambers.

The best part is the dance remix of Be Our Guest. That cracked me up.

These have been on Youtube for a while but I'd never seen them until recently. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un0wTel85Kk

It's always interesting to see the liberal media in action. I was reading The Fix, which is a Beltway/DC type blog on The Washington Post, and in only a few days they had articles on: - why does Oklahoma not like Obama - why aren't Obama's poll numbers better - why isn't Mitt getting enough credit from the media? - how Mitt's awkwardness is "endearing" (it's the George W. Bush years all over again) The media has been itching for Mitt for a long time and this is their runup to the time when he will be the definite nominee.

Beyond the snideness, Hunt just couldn't act. They tried to throw a few pity party moments in and he tanked them.

Wonderful stuff. Real drama, and it's built over time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVu72fI_4yM

Joe the Plumber gets upset on CNN. Why do I get the feeling he probably went on there just for this type of coverage? http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0312/73772.html

Love seeing all the different families. I also like that you didn't have Reginald knowingly give Bridget liquor (that's what most soaps would have done, sadly)..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upAsJTuyImo