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Sunday Night's TV
Started out watching baseball - Buh-bye, Atlanta!
Yes, I know the odds aren't favored, but I'm trying to keep a good thought for the
Mariners - what can I say - I like underdogs.
On the other hand, back in the late 80's I was working for SportsChanneLA, and Joe Torre was doing
color commentary for them between coaching gigs. He was one of the nicer people I met
while there. He was just as likely to shoot the breeze with a kid running tape as the
producer of the show or a visiting dignitary. A decent, hard-working guy, who never once
put on any airs.
(Not at all like my foray into ESPN and a nasty little man named who now works for
NBC sports -- his initials are J** G***).
Anyway, watched part of 'Alias', and have decided it's not worth the effort,
although I'll probably watch again next week.
Tonight's programming has a little bit of everything, from the Mariner - Yankee
game on Faux to MNF's 'big' game Philly Eagles vs. NY Giants (even though they
play in New Jersey)...
The usual 'comedies' on CBS; 'Weakest Link' continues to extend that "15-minutes-of-fame"
window for some who have already more than outstayed their welcome on NBC, followed
by 'Third Watch' and 'Crossing Jordan'; UPN is offering sitcom re-runs; while
the WB offers fresh episodes of 7th Heaven and Angel.
Anyone have any opinions?
Or reviews?
(See below for addresses)
'The Hunting Of The President' by Joe Conason & Gene Lyons
Coming Theatrical Documentary
The presidency of William Jefferson Clinton may be history, but his longtime
supporters, producer Harry Thomason and his wife, producer Linda Bloodworth-Thomason,
are preparing a final defense on his behalf.
Along with filmmaker Adam Friedman, the Thomasons are set to begin filming a
theatrical documentary based on Joe Conason and Gene Lyons' nonfiction book "The
Hunting of the President: The Ten-Year Campaign to Destroy Bill and Hillary
Clinton," which documents efforts to discredit the couple from the time of Bill
Clinton's governorship in Arkansas through the 1998 presidential impeachment
trial. Thomason, Bloodworth-Thomason and Friedman will produce the project, with
Friedman and Thomason sharing directing duties.
Regent Entertainment recently struck a deal for worldwide distribution rights to
the project, titled "The Hunting of the President," marking the company's first
foray into the documentary genre. Its budget is estimated at $2 million-$3 million,
and it is financed through a combination of private equity and presales. "Hunting"
is scheduled to start production during the next few weeks, with Regent planning
to introduce it at MIFED next week.
"This is not a film about Republicans and Democrats," Thomason said. "Rather,
it's an insightful story that looks at the fringe elements of our society and
their effect on the modern political process. It's also a story of how these
fringe elements influenced our national news media regarding the events and
circumstances of Bill Clinton's administration."
Friedman, an acquaintance of Conason, said he optioned the book, published by
Thomas Dunne Books, a year ago. While seeking financing, he was introduced to
Thomason and found that they shared a similar vision for the project. Keith Sky
of Americom Inc., who handles worldwide marketing for Regent, is credited with
introducing the filmmakers to that company.
"We read the book and heard what they were going to do, and we decided it was
one of those rare chances to do something really creative," Regent partner Paul
Colichman said.
The Thomasons' friendship with the Clintons dates back to Bill Clinton's
governership in Arkansas, where the couples were introduced by Harry Thomason's
brother. At key moments during Clinton's campaigns and presidency, the Thomasons
were on hand to advise him on his dealings with the media.
Bloodworth-Thomason directed "The Man From Hope," a 14-minute biographical
documentary that introduced Clinton at the 1992 Democratic National Convention
in New York, and Thomason managed much of the stagecraft surrounding Clinton's
triumphal appearances at the 1996 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, for
which Bloodworth-Thomason produced another short biopic.
The Thomasons' proximity to the Clintons meant that they shared in some of the
political and media criticism directed at the political couple. Thomason drew
flak during the so-called Travelgate scandal during Clinton's first term in
office. A frequent visitor to the White House, Thomason advised Clinton shortly
before the notorious media appearance in which Clinton said of Monica Lewinsky,
"I did not have sexual relations with that woman."
Friedman declined to name people whom the filmmakers have already approached to
appear in the docu or any other public figures they hope to interview, saying
only that there will be many "surprises."
Bill and Hillary Clinton are not likely to appear in the film, he added.
"We don't want to do a movie that is anti-Republican," Friedman said. "What we
are anti- is that the media was anti-journalism. (This project) is relevant to
how we view news. If a distorted viewpoint is repeated long enough, it becomes
news. During the whole time when people were obsessing on Clinton's personal
life, there were obviously bigger fish to fry. It's amazing what became news and
what didn't."
Friedman said the project will reflect the newsgathering process and examine the
media swirl surrounding the Clinton scandals.
"The important thrust of this is that the media was shirking its responsibility
in the quest to fill airtime," Colichman said. "That's what I feel this is
really about: the media, integrity and how the media was used to tell this very
long-term story throughout the Clinton presidency."
In their book, Conason, a national correspondent for the New York Observer and
frequent contributor to Salon.com, and Lyons, a political columnist for the
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, examine orchestrated efforts to politically undermine
the Clintons that have dogged the couple throughout their public life. "The
better the president and the country did, the more his adversaries appeared
willing to endorse almost anything short of assassination to do him in," the
authors wrote.
"I'm elated that Gene Lyons and I have this extraordinary opportunity to tell
this story in the compelling format of the feature film and that Regent
Entertainment has signed on for distribution," Conason said. "We believe that in
many ways, this examination of the failure of our political culture over the
past decade is more important than ever today."
Added Lyons: "With the making of 'The Hunting of the President' into a film, we
have the opportunity to tell the full story, which the mainstream media, by and
large, failed to tell. It now becomes a three-dimensional cinematic account."
As television writer-producer-directors, the Thomasons have enjoyed two long-running
hits, "Designing Women" and "Evening Shade." They stumbled, though, when they
ventured into more explicitly political territory with two sitcoms, "House Afire"
and "Woman of the House," the latter of which starred Delta Burke as a widow who
inherits a congressional seat. The Thomasons are producing "Emeril," a sitcom
starring chef Emeril Lagasse, which has been struggling since its debut last
month on NBC in its 8 p.m. Tuesday slot.
Friedman's helming credits include a biography series for the A&E cable network
as well as "America's Flying Aces: The Blue Angels 50th Anniversary," "When Good
Pets Go Bad" and his debut feature film, "Medium Straight."
"We anticipate great interest in (the project) at MIFED 2001, especially since
the book on which the film is based is now being published overseas," Regent
Entertainment International president Gene George said. "We are honored to have
the opportunity to distribute this important feature documentary film worldwide
and look forward to the response."
Clinton Documentary
New! Updated!
BartCop Astrology
Check it out at BC Astrology.
This week, the official BartCop Astrologer has provided two charts.
One who's talent (and hearing, as well), is on loan from his god, and for contrast, an American visionary,
national treasure, and real-life role model, Helen Keller.
Very interesting reading!
'United We Stand: What More Can I Give?'
The DC Concert
Less than 24 hours after a marathon gig in New York, music stars including Michael Jackson,
the Backstreet Boys, and Mariah Carey kicked off a concert in Washington to
help lift the spirits of a nation's capital rattled by the Sept. 11 attacks and anthrax.
The Backstreet Boys, the chart-topping boy band, opened the eight-hour fund-raiser
before a 46,000 capacity crowd at RFK stadium with their rendition of the national
anthem followed by a string of their hit songs.
One of the numbers was dedicated to a member of their tour crew who was aboard
one of the hijacked airplanes that slammed into the towers of the World Trade
Center, killing more than 4,000 people. The total for the twin towers, the
Pentagon and aboard four hijacked planes was about 5,400. *
``It's a privilege to be here today to salute all of the heroes,'' Backstreet
Boy singer A.J. McLean told the crowd at the ``United We Stand'' charity concert.
Patriotism reigned as fans and performers sported American lapel pins, belt
buckles and T-shirts, in a bid to perk up the capital traumatized by the aerial
attacks and and a spate of anthrax cases, the potential germ warfare agent.
Huey Lewis belted out ``The Heart of Rock & Roll'' and dedicated the hit ``The
Power of Love'' to New York. ``We send our sympathies and our prayers to the
victims and their families,'' Lewis told fans.
The scheduled acts for Sunday's concert ranged from Rod Stewart, Aerosmith, James Brown
and Al Green to newcomers 'N Sync, Destiny's Child and Ricky Martin.
The weekend pop concerts and a country music charity benefit Sunday in Nashville
are expected to equal or exceed the up to $150 million reportedly raised during
the Sept. 21 celebrity telethon ``America: A Tribute to Heroes,'' organized by
Hollywood movie stars.
'United We Stand'
* Last night, I saw the 'Backstreet Boys' mention the member of their road crew
who was killed on one of the airplanes. He was flying to LA to be with his wife, who
was about to give birth to their first child. Seems there was no insurance with
the 'crew members' job...and his widow (and newborn) have had to move 'back home' to
her parents house in Erie, PA.
BartCop TV!
Visit the site at BC TV
The 'Vidiot' never seems to rest!
Every show on TV must be listed--days worth of reading there.
For an amazing variety of information on an astounding array of tv programs check out
BC TV!
Native American Music Hall Of Fame
Crystal Gayle
Country music star Crystal Gayle has been inducted into the Native American
Music Awards hall of fame.
``This is such an honor just being out here and being part of something that I
feel so much a part of,'' she said Saturday at the fourth annual awards ceremony.
The Grammy and Country Music Award winner performed a new song called ``Back when
Times Were Good,'' which outlines the struggles of American Indians through history.
Gayle, who is part Cherokee, also performed ``Don't it Make My Brown Eyes Blue,''
which earned her a Grammy.
Crystal Gayle
New!
In The Kitchen With BartCop & Friends
To check out 'Train Station Chicken', and more (like 'Cranberry Autumn Tea'),
In The Kitchen With BartCop
Liberal Radio (!)
Erin Hart
Yes, there is some (not much) liberal (i.e. non-hate based) radio still out there.
As a special added bonus, Erin is filling in for Bryan Suits this Wednesday (10/24),
9 pm to 1 am (pdt).
Listen online, and join in the chatroom.
We usually have a pretty good time.
Some Fun From Nancy
11 Letters...
From Nancy Maynard
Marty--
Remember the so-called Nostradamus prediction of 11?
I don't know who David Pawson is, but his response is hilarious!!!
You know, some people look for things like this, and it amazes me. At
first I rolled my eyes. Then I read Dave's response and I couldn't have
said it better if I had all day to do it.
Original Letter of Nostradamus's Prediction:
"The date of the attack: 9/11 - 9 + 1 + 1 = 11
September 11th is the 254th day of the year: 2 + 5 + 4 = 11
After September 11th there are 111 days left to the end of the year.
119 is the area code to Iraq/Iran. 1 + 1 + 9 = 11
Twin Towers - standing side by side, looks like the number 11
The first plane to hit the towers was Flight 11
I Have More...
State of New York - The 11th state added to the Union
New York City - 11 Letters
Afghanistan - 11 Letters
The Pentagon - 11 Letters
Ramzi Yousef - 11 Letters (convicted or orchestrating the attack at the
WTC in 1993)
Flight 11 - 92 on board - 9 + 2 = 11
Flight 77 - 65 on board - 6 + 5 = 11
Dave Pawson's response:
Oh my God! How worried should I be? There are 11 letters in the name
"David Pawson!" I'm going into hiding NOW. See you in a few weeks.
Wait a sec ... just realized "YOU CAN'T HIDE" also has 11 letters! What
am I gonna do? Help me!!! The terrorists are after me! ME! I can't believe it!
Oh crap, there must be someplace on the planet Earth I could hide! But
no ..."PLANET EARTH" has 11 letters, too!
Maybe Nostradamus can help me. But dare I trust him? There are 11
letters in "NOSTRADAMUS."
I know, the Red Cross can help. No they can't... 11 letters in "THE RED CROSS," can't trust them.
I would rely on self defense, but "SELF DEFENSE" has 11 letters in it, too! Can someone help?
Anyone? If so, send me email. No, don't... "SEND ME EMAIL" has 11 letters....
Will this never end? I'm going insane! "GOING INSANE???" Eleven letters!!
Nooooooooooo!!!!!! I guess I'll die alone, even though "I'LL DIE ALONE" has 11 letters.....
Oh my God, I just realized that America is doomed! Our Independence Day is
July 4th ... 7/4 ... 7+4 = 11!
~Dave
P.S. "IT'S BULLSHIT" has 11 letters also.
Thanks, Nancy!
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Ooooooh -- Really Like This One....
"Boondocks" (22 Oct 01)
Still Really Like This One....
"Boondocks" (9 Oct 01)
Gonna let it ride for awhile.
Still MISSING
Marc Chagall's "Study for 'Over Vitebsk'"
