Rodge: I've noticed that you always maintain an even keel, even while documenting the daily doings of that ratbastardmfcsObama and his ratbastardmfcstreasonous media allies? How do you stay so cool, and sane? [Daily E-mail questions asking the same thing] |
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Rodger, one of the few things I have watched on PBS over the years has been there British programming. Sherlock Homes, with Jeremy Brett, has been on their Mystery series for over 20 years. My family started watching it on AFRTS in Rota, Sapin in the late eighties. Good stuff.
Make that Holmes, homey. Proof read before hitting the publish button!
Don't know what Clarkson's political beliefs are now but he was a staunch Hillary supporter (remember the episode where they flew to Miami and bought the beaters?)
....and here I've been wasting my money on Xanax.
I believe that the Jeremy Brett series outdoes Basil Rathbone's movies. I do have a weakness for those old movies in black & white though. I also have a theory that you can immediately tell if a movie is good or not, when it is in black & white, as you are not distracted by colors.
I also like "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Smarter Brother" with Gene Wilder and Madeline Kahn.
Don't try a google search for -Schlong's Famous (or prefect) Rub- unless you're looking for gay sex sites.
I'm pretty sure a copy of the recipe is on they desk top CPU, but I tried a short cut. Never. Again. :)
Amen on Brett's series, Rodge.
Having read all of the Holmes stories multiple times, I am amazed at how that series tracks with the spirit, if not the exact letter, of the stories (unlike the fun, but deviant, Rathbone series).
Yeah, I've seen the Brett series multiple times, too.
(Oh, recognize this guy?)
"... Clarkson's ... was a staunch Hillary supporter (remember the episode where they flew to Miami and bought the beaters?)"
Somebody didn't watch that episode(ahem) .. The producers told the three boys that they had to paint something on each other's rental cars that would get them killed- as they drove through Alabama. Hence the "Hillary for President" sign. It very nearly worked by the way.
To spare others Juices travail -
Dry Rub
(I usually quadruple this recipe)
1/4 cup paprika
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons granulated onion
2 teaspoons peppercorns
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin seed, toasted
3 tablespoons coriander seed, toasted
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup light brown sugar
Combine and grind all ingredients in a clean coffee grinder. Rub on chicken directly or coat in a plastic storage bag. Make sure chicken is dry before applying. Let sit at least 2 hours in refrigerator or cooler. Grill chicken.
Yield: Approximately 1 1/2 cups
# posted by Blogger Rodger the Real King of France : 9/17/07 9:34 PM
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And Doug - I wouldn't have recognized him even now without your pointer.
*THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU*
Laptop down, desktop brought out of 3 yr storage didn't have it either. Promise to take better care of it this time. It is a truly great recipe and am using it today to smoke a turkey. Thanks mucho.
Open one of the books and follow the story on the screen. You will be amazed at how incredibly closely the Brett series follows the original text.
^ Steve,
I think the thing that hooked me on the series at the beginning was that it looked almost exactly like the original story illustrations. That, and Brett was the first actor that I found myself actually seeing as the Holmes I knew from the book. I believed Watson. I believed Lestrade. I believed Irene Adler.
The series is the definitive Holmes, IMHO.
Brett was a supporting actor in "My Fair Lady", fwiw. Played Eliza's suitor and did "On the street where you live".
I was going to tell you to see The original British version of The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (the American version was terrible) starring Leonard Rossiter. I just recently discovered that it is available on dvd ($34 from Amazon). You'll be roflyao.
Then I got to the second part of your post and said, "HEY!" I believe I told you to see They Might Be Giants many years ago. You really need to pay more attention, Rodger.
GrinfilledCelt
I just finished "They Might Be Giants" and amend my ratting to "I hated It" This movie is like the Kennedy family, each succeeding frame is dumber than the last.
