tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post1578584563868576401..comments2024-03-28T18:32:38.243-04:00Comments on Poseidon's Underworld: Diving Headlong Once More into the TV Movie Time Tunnel!Poseidon3http://www.blogger.com/profile/10465785002285422594noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-33784662204114864982013-04-23T09:55:33.948-04:002013-04-23T09:55:33.948-04:00Vinnie, thank you SO MUCH for that tidbit about &q...Vinnie, thank you SO MUCH for that tidbit about "The Screaming Woman!" I had no idea. I will definitely be looking for that and reporting back here on it. <br /><br />I knew about Berrenger's but have no knowledge of Lottery$.... Wow. I do like some Ben Murphy, though. I know him more from "Alisa Smith & Jones" and "The Gemini Man."<br /><br />I'm so sorry to be away from The Underworld so long, but I have a tidal wave of issues right now. I'll return as soon as humanly possible to post again, my friends!!Poseidon3https://www.blogger.com/profile/10465785002285422594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-18834227683444784682013-04-22T22:42:31.660-04:002013-04-22T22:42:31.660-04:00Always such a treat to see what goodies you've...Always such a treat to see what goodies you've unearthed for us, Poseidon! <br /><br />About "The Screaming Woman" - it's funny that you infer that it could have easily been part of a horror anthology series, because it in fact <i>was</i>. Not this version, of course, but in 1986 it was filmed as an episode of The Ray Bradbury Theater and it was a more faithful adaption of Bradbury's original story because it kept the heroine as a young girl (played by a young Drew Barrymore). It can also be found on YouTube, if anyone's interested.<br /><br />And ah...Ben Murphy. I think I'll always have a soft spot for him since he starred in two of my favourite short-lived series from my childhood days - <i>Lottery$</i> and <i>Berrenger's</i>vinniepophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00964836427634415825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-55113370647805243622013-04-17T23:49:20.958-04:002013-04-17T23:49:20.958-04:00Yes Joel65913, Poseidon does spoil us. Blogs such ...Yes Joel65913, Poseidon does spoil us. Blogs such as his are what will ultimately replace magazines and quality newspaper entertainment sections...<br /><br />Okay folks, now you have me laughing quite hard, despite my flu-sore diaphragm. The Ginger/Elizabeth resemblance went nowhere. Would you accept David Letterman/Buddy Ebsen, perhaps?<br /><br />The sun is out and spring is here. Blessings to all of you from Northern California.Narcisohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145756558278365203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-53886123653381923602013-04-17T16:49:33.671-04:002013-04-17T16:49:33.671-04:00By the way, I'm about to start watching "...By the way, I'm about to start watching "The Day the Earth Moved." I've always liked Cleavon Little and found him to be quite funny as well as very, very handsome with that innocent looking grin of his. That's another one who died way too young.NotFelixUngerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04812102754911699275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-63516780310698864742013-04-17T14:49:58.791-04:002013-04-17T14:49:58.791-04:00I was always surprised she's never really been...I was always surprised she's never really been mentioned in the Underworld other than by association with Agnes or Paul on Bewitched. <br /><br />Personally [and maybe this is just me] I find no resemblance at all between the two. Right off the bat, EM has a cleft in her chin. GR's chin is smooth and almost knobby. EM has a beauty mark on her temple and GR on the left side of her jaw and later face.<br /><br />Ginger was not so much pretty IMHO as elegant. I think Elizabeth embodied the ideal all-American look that was in style as the 50s gave way to the 60s, whereas Ginger was the embodiment of the wise cracking, gum chewing 30s and 40s gal making her way in the world and through the depression. <br /><br />Other than the blonde hair, I just don't see it! <br /><br />NotFelixUngerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04812102754911699275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-40315462038911946822013-04-17T09:08:39.630-04:002013-04-17T09:08:39.630-04:00I'm glad y'all enjoyed this post. It was ...I'm glad y'all enjoyed this post. It was something of a beast in that I had to watch and then capsule critique the movies and then come up with the many little pictures to go with... I like the idea of marking their existence this way on my site, though, with the title cards, etc... (Bronzing them, if you will? Ha!)<br /><br />We've all said it before, but I wish, wish, WISH there was a cable network devoted to only TV movies and miniseries. Of course, then I'd have to quit my job and stay home (until they came to take it for nonpayment!) I want to do a tribute to some miniseries, but I think the manpower needed to do so might be the one thing that finally finishes me off!<br /><br />Narciso, I have tried and tried, but I can't quite see the Elizabeth Montgomery/Ginger Rogers resemblance. NotFelix, as an EM lover, do you see anything? I always thought Ginger had incredible eyes. Liz, I find more unusual looking, but always watchable.<br /><br />Joel, I think part of the issue with character actors today is that a) their importance to the overall success of a project seems to be sorely underestimated and often discarded and b) so few actors and actresses these days are letting themselves get old the way all those stunning character actors used to back in the day. They were all so colorful (even in black & white) and distinctive! You knew when you saw one that you were going to get a few minutes of pleasure in watching them do their thing...Poseidon3https://www.blogger.com/profile/10465785002285422594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-73039180504120418572013-04-15T21:50:45.090-04:002013-04-15T21:50:45.090-04:00Another wonderful post and so soon after the last!...Another wonderful post and so soon after the last! You spoil us Poseidon. <br /><br />Many interesting titles to add to my already long to watch list! I'll have a time deciding which to watch first. Usually if I can't choose I go with which actress I like best but will Bonnie Bedelia, Susan Clark and Stella Stevens in three of the most intriguing titles that may not work this time. Maybe I'll pick by the men. Oh wait Ben Murphy vs. Monte Markham, nope that doesn't help either. Maybe I'll just have to do a weekend marathon. <br /><br />One of the great things about these films is not just the starring cast but the supporting actors are often marvelous. As you mentioned Arlene Golonka is in The Bait, one of the films that I had seen when it first aired, she did a great deal of TV at the time and although never a big star she was always someone I was happy to see show up in the credits since she was so reliably good. Ruth McDevitt was another, one of my favorites actually since she was such a distinctive presence. There were tons of those kind of quality supporting players that you saw for years in small parts and that's sort of vanished. Not that there aren't some actors that you see a great deal of today but the number of them is much smaller.<br /><br />You are way ahead of me in viewing Poseidon. One that I did rewatch last week, I had seen it when it was originally shown, and recommend very highly is "Reflections of Murder" with Joan Hackett, Tuesday Weld, a very young Sam Waterston and Lucille Benson in a small role. John Badham was the director, it was one of his last before moving on to features. It must have been a special event back in the day, particularly since Tuesday Weld was doing mostly features at the time, in that it was about an hour and forty minutes long on youtube as opposed to the hour and a quarter most of the others are. An update of Diabolique, it was an excellent film.<br /><br />Thanks again for all the suggestions! Can't wait to delve into the many choices.joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-30157275950101000942013-04-15T20:58:27.002-04:002013-04-15T20:58:27.002-04:00Monty Markham...And George Maharis indeed. Those b...Monty Markham...And George Maharis indeed. Those boys can paddle my canoe anytime they want.<br /><br />Unless I suddenly snapped into old age and can't remember, both my legs are tip top and finely shaped and muscular, too! :-) I think you might be thinking of my hurting my back on the roof last year and not being able to use my right arm. That took about 2 to 3 months to heal. I can honestly say, I prefer a kidney stone pain than that back, shoulder arm pain. <br /><br />Thank you for thinking of me. Your hunky guy ain't got nuffin on my chiropractor though. Lord, all mighty, child! A French 48 year old, thinner version, and just as tall and hairy as Clint Walker, who loves to tell me, "Feeleex, you arrr zssho flexabal. " Did I mention he's French?<br /><br />Back to the movies! I vaguely remember some of these movies. Few made a lasting impression. The one that did make an impression is "The Victim." I remember watching it one night. There was a Late Owl Movie Marathon Double Feature and that night they were doing Montgomery. They did this movie and also "A Case of Rape." I have never been so horrified in my life. It would have to have been about 1977 or 1978. Unlike many other people [and this is hard to believe, I know] I was incredibly naive. Even now, flirting, or even overt offers, just go right over my head. <br /><br />Those two movies set me up for Elizabeth Montgomery TV movies for the next 20 years. She had a contract with the network for the longest time and the contract guaranteed at least one TV movie per year. [She was already with Foxworth at that time.] I would buy TV guides and pour through them waiting for the next one! Though briefly mentioned the TV movie about Lizzie Borden is a must see. I won't give anything away, but talk about suspense. That movie starred Katherine Helmond, as well. She played the sister who may [or may not] have known about what was going on behind closed doors. Daddy and corpses play into it. [Eww and double-eww] But, she was trying to run away from Samantha as fast as possible. I get that. Following "Samantha" made me grow up quicker than I would have liked.<br /><br />Her TV films were not always As or A minus. She had some Bs and B minus movies too. The one where she runs off to join the circus [circa 1982] is still my favorite, though. [B plus?] I loved that gal with a passion and still do. I miss my "at least one TV movie a year" from Elizabeth Montgomery. I guess the price of getting older is you miss the stuff you can't have anymore. <br /><br />I do not want to add personal conversations to "Nuestro Patron... Poseidon's" hard work in the future. So, I added an email to my profile. If anyone wants to keep chatting just use the email address: <br /><br />WonderFelix4ever@gmail.com <br /><br />:-) In my defense, I was overcome by the 70s when I chose the email! <br />NotFelixUngerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04812102754911699275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-5206261848219278652013-04-15T19:24:39.169-04:002013-04-15T19:24:39.169-04:00I wanted to mention earlier, that I had a childhoo...I wanted to mention earlier, that I had a childhood crush on Jackie Cooper when as a kid, for I watched the "Little Rascals" on afternoon television. I only had a vague idea that they would have been a decade-plus older than my own parents at the time. I know he passed away last year, I believe, after a long and productive life. That is always a true happy ending.Narcisohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145756558278365203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-4543908545596697322013-04-15T19:17:35.874-04:002013-04-15T19:17:35.874-04:00Thank you NotFelix; I was actually thinking about ...Thank you NotFelix; I was actually thinking about you and your leg, was it; been there done that with my back, again and again. My heart goes out; if I could send you a hunky therapist to work your aching bones, believe me I would (after interviewing him myself, first)...BTW, twitching when you are immobile burns calories; been there done that too.<br /><br />Lord Poseidon does such a masterfully detailed job of research, that he is both directly and indirectly educating me on entertainment. Check out the fresh comment I made to "Nancy Ames" in the side subject panel, and Poseidon's fresh response.<br /><br />Despite my moniker, I am not Latin, but I speak lovely Spanish, and so was shocked to discover Nancy Ames -- raised speaking Spanish, and with a singing voice that, were she performing today, would put her on Broadway. She cut quite a few Latin albums that I now have to track down. I recall you mentioning your grandmother; check out the Nancy Ames clips all over YouTube - s-t-u-n-n-i-n-g. She also, sang Folk; not my bag, but I respect it all.<br /> Cuidate amigo, y gracias Don Poseidon Narcisohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145756558278365203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-19197416447420184802013-04-15T18:26:42.174-04:002013-04-15T18:26:42.174-04:00Narciso, I stopped reading in order to say, get be...Narciso, I stopped reading in order to say, get better soon! I'm as bad as you are. I'd spend all day commenting if I could. And, I ain't got the flu. I spend a lot of time by myself hence going back to college, the posts, the dogs, cats, birds, garden, bees, my FT job!, etc... So, if you are renting an apartment in the Underworld, I think I rented the split level colonial at the end of the block! :-)~ <br /><br />Take care of yourself: Aspirin, Vitamin C, chicken soup and plenty of sleep and rest. Doctor's orders.<br /><br />Now I'm gonna read the post and, yes, I will comment again. [I llllove Elizabeth Montgomery!]<br />NotFelixUngerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04812102754911699275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-80834405809035374912013-04-15T17:04:18.573-04:002013-04-15T17:04:18.573-04:00I'm almost embarrassed -- I've posted so m...I'm almost embarrassed -- I've posted so much lately that it must appear as if I am renting an apartment in the Underworld; I am off from work this week and have also ended up with the flu, or something, so there is time on my hands, and what better way than to spend it dog paddling in Poseidon's depths...<br /><br />There is waaaay too much to comment about here. I am again overwhelmed and I could get carried away, especially as I haven't seen these TV flicks since pre-puberty. That said...<br /><br />Ben Murphy. Need I say more? Ben Murphy. If I were a teenaged girl, I'd scribble his name all over my Pee-Chee folder in a purple pen. Pity there isn't a letter "i" in his name, as I would dot it with a heart instead.<br /><br />And Monty Markham...And George Maharis.<br /><br />Am I the only one whoever thought that Elizabeth Montgomery somewhat resembled young Ginger Rogers, albeit much prettier?<br /><br />Unbelievable. These TV Movies of the Week were really something, weren't they? And I love your taking note of shirtless Jackie Cooper, then in his fifties. I always had the impression that in the 1960s and 70s, older men, whether they were playing love interests or fathers, were presented much better than they are today on television. Then again, I haven't seen much primetime television as I have worked mostly evenings since I was 20, and that was thirty years ago. I was recently surprised to discover that M*A*S*H was no longer on the air. : )<br /><br />Narcisohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145756558278365203noreply@blogger.com