Michael Feinstein The Great American Songbook

Michael Feinstein's The Great American Songbook started last night on PBS. This is a great show, first because of the music, but secondly because of Michael's adventures in rescuing music from all manner of peril. I think he may have a little hording in him, but in the tidiest of ways. Regardless I'm grateful to him for saving all of the recordings and orchestrations of these great songs.
I know there is a group of people who are very conscious of keeping classical music alive. Michael's definitely ahead of that curve. I'm glad to know my great grandchildren will be able to hear Accentuate The Positive, or We're in the Money, or any of those songs that my husband wonders how I can recognize in the first few notes and know all the words.
You can catch the next two episodes Wednesdays on your PBS channel.

Tim Gunn's It Gets Better

God Bless Tim Gunn for this. I'm sure it was difficult for him to talk about. I'm also sure it will mean a lot to all the teens struggling with their sexuality.
I hope we will see many more of these "It gets Better" videos. I think they will not only help the struggling teen, but also open the eyes of other teens who may be making these kids lives miserable.
Thank you to everyone that makes one.

August Osage County, The Movie

I just heard that August Osage County, the movie has been cast with Meryl Streep and Julia Robert's. I wrote about August Osage County at The Ahmanson almost exactly a year ago. It was a fabulous play and as is always the case I'm a little concerned about the hollywoodification of it. I love these two actresses, but I'm just not sure. I guess I have a year to wonder and fret about it.
No matter what I'll definitely be first in line to see it though.

Mad Men Episode 11 Season 4

Mad Men Episode 11 Season 4 The Chinese Wall
Wow, Roger is getting what he did to Mona last season. He was faithful and loyal to Lucky Strike for 25 years and they're dumping him. Not only Lucky Strike, but it looks like Joan is cutting him off too. At least Jane still dotes on him. Did anyone else think Sterling's Gold was a bit thin?
I'm just waiting for Don to say "I always depend on the kindness of strangers" Ok maybe their not all stranges, but the girls really take care of this guy. Megan seriously went above and beyond for him this episode. Do you think Joan gave her the same talk she gave Peggy? (Am I the only one who think Megan is a dead ringer for Gene Tierney). I can't believe Faye risked her practice to get him a meeting with Heinz. He better be good to her. Megan made it sound like she was fine with nothing coming out of their laisson, hope she holds to that.
So happy for Peggy. Abe is totally hot and adorable. Hopefully she finally got that going around she was promised by Duck. I love that Abe pretended to be a delivery boy, so he could visit her at the office.
Finally, Danny comes across once more with "Last Hired Last Fired". No One even says anything they all just share a knowing look and move on. It not as good as "Don't cry over fish in the sea" but I loved it.

Supporting cast sighting- Richard Beymer from Twin Peaks as Ken's soon to be father in law. I think we'll see more of him.

Two more episodes, sports fans. How will we make it to next summer?

The Social Network

The Social Network opened yesterday. Sony invited me to a screening earlier this week and I loved it. The actors are all really great, including Justin Timberlake, who I had my doubts about. The writing is amazing. It's Aaron Sorkin so that is no surprise. You may not know this but I was a major West Wing groupie.
Definitely, go see this. I think everyone will enjoy it, especially social media junkies such as myself. My inner grandmother would like to warn you though, that some scenes have extremely loud music. Beyond that, it's a slam dunk.