HIGHLA-L Digest - 28 Jan 2003 to 29 Jan 2003 (#2003-13)
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There are 8 messages totalling 353 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Tracker et al (2)
2. OT Telemarketing and the HL Store
3. HLDU5 Vid Show
4. Six degrees of Highlander (3)
5. Tracker on Sci Fi
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Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 18:02:25 -1000
From: MacWestie <mac.westie@verizon.net>
Subject: Tracker et al
Carole--
> I've seen only one ep of Tracker, and was reminded of Starman, as someone
> else commented. But it is better then Survivor or The Bachelor
I agree, but talk about faint praise.... Tracker was just one of oh so many
HL-related crushingly nonsensical disappointments post-HL:TS.
> And Adrian is still good looking.
Well, there you go. But, he DOES seem to dress far better on-screen than at
certain photo-op oriented/publicized "events." Some shirts should just go
up in flames as the store tags are removed, to protect innocent bystanders
from witnessing any actual wearing of them. (Surely those Italian aunts
aren't really to blame???)
> Gerant wasn't in the ep I saw
That was usually the case. I don't know if he was sadly under-utilized,
over-busy, or perhaps had 2nd thoughts about the project & pulled back as
much as possible. But, for someone so touted re: the show, he was oddly
absent.
>>> I had a bit of trouble following the plot through the first
half hour, but I think that was because it took me that long to figure out
what was going on, what the premise of the story is. >>>
That was typical of the whole year, I think--for cast & crew, as well as for
fans.
>I do plan to watch
>again this week and see how another ep stikes me.
Good luck w/ that. Stick around for Farscape, too--it's a blast.
Ma Wombat--
> I was re-watching some episodes of Strange World a while ago and was
> drooling over Merthos' enigmatic appearances when what should appear on tv
> but something called "The Wedding Dress" where our PW appears even better
> looking then he was on HL! Quel etranger.
I never bothered watching this, probably because it's a "very special
Hallmark film" or some such predictable drivel. But, if PW actually WEARS
the wedding dress, I'll make a note to tune in next time.
> anyway, how's the list doing? Still kicking?
Only w/ one foot, & most of the toes have fallen off. Not at all pretty....
Nina
mac.westie@verizon.net
Save Farscape/Frell SciFi Channel
http://homepage.mac.com/chryse/Guiding%20Star/Cancelled.html
http://www.farscapeworld.com/helpfarscape.shtml
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Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 05:41:19 -0600
From: Ecolea <ecolea@wt.net>
Subject: Re: OT Telemarketing and the HL Store
I love twitting telemarketers, it's one of my favorite forms of
entertainment. Just last night I had *this* lovely conversation...
TM: Is this the homeowner?
ME: No, this is Detective Smith.
TM: May I speak with homeowner?
ME: I'm afraid she's... (I muffle the phone, turn slightly away and deepen
my voice.) You finished logging all those body parts yet? Good. Don't forget
the ax. (Shifting back to the telemarketer, who is no doubt quaking in her
chair.) Sorry, ma'am, but I'm going to have to ask you a few questions. Have
you, or anyone you know, previously called this residence?"
TM: Uh... Uh... No! Have a nice day. (Click.)
The HL Store got a really good one. "Yes, I'm always interested in
Highlander products. I just loved the katana -- although I don't think my
late husband did. And I do have one complaint about the quality of that
particular item. Damn thing just wouldn't take a decent edge. You know, it
really shouldn't take *twelve* swings to cut off a head. I had to resort to
sawing!"
Needless to say, they have never called again.
Ecolea
I seized the day -- and it screamed.
http://web.wt.net/~ecolea/EclecticReadingRoom/
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Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 00:17:35 +1000
From: Sonja van den Ende <sonjav@powerup.com.au>
Subject: HLDU5 Vid Show
HLDU5 Songvid Show
Highlander DownUnder, the Official Highlander Club of Australia's 5th
convention will take place in Brisbane, Australia 9th-11th May 2003. For
details, visit www.hldu.org
The con program will include 2 vid shows: 1 Highlander & 1 non-Highlander
(incl MM). This is a great opportunity to reach an international audience
of Australians, New Zealanders, Europeans & Americans.
* There will be 2 shows: 1 HL only & 1 non-HL (incl MM)
* Non-attendees are welcome to participate in the vidshows
* Both non-slash & slash are welcome.
* Tapes in PAL, NTSC & SECAM accepted
* DVD-Rs accepted, but please also send a tape. We can't guarantee DVD-R
compatibility.
* CDROMs accepted, but not recommended. Contact the co-ordinator before
sending cdroms
* NO master tapes or disks please!!!
* Feedback forms will be provided to the audience. Please indicate if you'd
like feedback.
* All tapes must be marked with: Vidder's name & email; vid/song title;
artist; duration; genre
* HL & non-HL vids should go on different tapes (mixing them on DVD-Rs is ok)
* Vidders who wish their tapes/disks returned should contact the
co-ordinator for details.
* The con organisers reserve the right to not show vids we may consider
unsuitable.
* We welcome your participation & undertake to show as many vids by each
vidder as we can, but time & volume may not allow this. Please put your 1st
choice vid at the start of the tape.
Ask us for a Vid Details Form for you to fill out & return to us! :)
Vid Show co-ordinator: Erilyn Chambers erilyn@iprimus.com.au
Back-up contact: Sonja V at sonja@hldu.org
Highlander DownUnder, PO Box 198, Brisbane Albert St QLD 4002, Australia
cheers,
Sonja
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Sonja van den Ende, sonja@hldu.org sonjav@powerup.com.au
Co-convenor, Highlander DownUnder: The Official HL Club of Australia
Our next con: HLDU5 Brisbane, Australia. 9-11 May 2003
GOHs: Peter Wingfield (commitments permitting) Others tba
Visit the HLDU5 site: http://www.hldu.org/hldu5.htm
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Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 17:49:59 -0000
From: Jette Goldie <jette@blueyonder.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Six degrees of Highlander
>
> ZK (Adrian Paul played the Highlander)(Jason Connery played Robin
> Hood II - Robert of Huntingdon)(Robert's uncle was King of
> Scotland)(The Highlander is from Scotland)(Jason is Sean's
> son)(Sean played Ramirez)(:::: whew ::::)
Boy, you're reaching <g> (Huntingdon is a Lowland
earldom)
BTW, Sean Connery - Jason's daddy - has also played
Robin Hood.
Jette
(aka Vinyaduriel)
"Work for Peace and remain fiercely loving" - Jim Byrnes
jette@blueyonder.co.uk
http://www.jette.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
http://bosslady.tripod.com/fanfic.html
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Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 17:51:25 -0000
From: Jette Goldie <jette@blueyonder.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Tracker et al
> > And Adrian is still good looking.
>
> Well, there you go. But, he DOES seem to dress far better on-screen than
at
> certain photo-op oriented/publicized "events." Some shirts should just go
> up in flames as the store tags are removed, to protect innocent bystanders
> from witnessing any actual wearing of them. (Surely those Italian aunts
> aren't really to blame???)
>
Have you seen Orlando Bloom's taste in shirts? Another
London boy.
;-)
Jette
(aka Vinyaduriel)
"Work for Peace and remain fiercely loving" - Jim Byrnes
jette@blueyonder.co.uk
http://www.jette.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
http://bosslady.tripod.com/fanfic.html
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Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 08:41:51 -1000
From: MacWestie <mac.westie@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Tracker on Sci Fi
Leah--
>>> With TRACKER garnering ratings higher than first-run episodes of
FARSCAPE, I would be very surprised if they didn't dust off the option to
air HL:TS reruns at a good hour in the evening. Tracker was meant to be a
filler until the new TREMORS series finishes its tardy special effects. I
don't think they were expecting it to do so well, and I'm betting Bonnie
Hammer is paying attention.>>>
Here's the Sci Fi ratings info from last Friday, as reported on the FS
board--
7PM Dead Zone: 0.7
8PM Farscape: 1.3
9PM Stargate: 1.9
10PM Tracker: 1.4
11PM Dream Team: 0.4
11:30PM Stargate: 0.6
12:30AM Farscape 0.6
Surely the timeslots have a lot to do w/ how SG-1, FS & Tracker are doing,
relatively. Here in Hawaii, Sci Fi's line-up airs 2 hours earlier than
shown above, so ....
Also, in a TVGuide Online article, Bonnie Hammer blathers on about
re-creating the space opera--or butchering Battlestar Galactica, depending
on your slant. (It's going to be bright ... & fun.) The tralk totally
disses Farscape in the process-- "What was wonderful about Farscape, in its
day, was that it was fresh."
http://www.tvguide.com/newsgossip/insider/030129b.asp
Nina (maybe fresh = cheap to BH, like the $7.56 per show Sci Fi pays for
Dream Team)
mac.westie@verizon.net
Save Farscape/Frell SciFi Channel
http://homepage.mac.com/chryse/Guiding%20Star/Cancelled.html
http://www.farscapeworld.com/helpfarscape.shtml
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Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 14:01:55 -0800
From: Jen <Data@cyberg8t.com>
Subject: Re: Six degrees of Highlander
How about this one.
Jason Connery replaced Michael Praed on Robin of Sherwood. Michael Praed
had a relationship in real life with Finola Hughes. Finola Hughes plays the
Halliwell sisters mother on Charmed. Adrian Paul was just on Charmed. :)
Jen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jette Goldie" <jette@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: <HIGHLA-L@LISTS.PSU.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: Six degrees of Highlander
> >
> > ZK (Adrian Paul played the Highlander)(Jason Connery played Robin
> > Hood II - Robert of Huntingdon)(Robert's uncle was King of
> > Scotland)(The Highlander is from Scotland)(Jason is Sean's
> > son)(Sean played Ramirez)(:::: whew ::::)
>
> Boy, you're reaching <g> (Huntingdon is a Lowland
> earldom)
>
> BTW, Sean Connery - Jason's daddy - has also played
> Robin Hood.
>
> Jette
> (aka Vinyaduriel)
> "Work for Peace and remain fiercely loving" - Jim Byrnes
> jette@blueyonder.co.uk
> http://www.jette.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
> http://bosslady.tripod.com/fanfic.html
>
>
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Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 19:41:16 -0500
From: KLZ3 <kzimmerman3@cox.net>
Subject: Re: Six degrees of Highlander
/*
BTW, Sean Connery - Jason's daddy - has also played
Robin Hood.
*/
Here's another one:
Michael Praed left Robin of Sherwood and went to CA to play
Prince Michael of Moldavia on Dynasty. Colbys was Dynasty's
sister show; characters crossed over, at least at the beginning.
AP was on The Colbys.
ZK (I had a cat named Devi at the time and my sister watched
Dynasty. The cat nearly had a psychotic break whenever the show
came on because she couldn't figure out why invisible people kept
calling her name)(it was even worse when I was taking a
statistics course and worked on "Standard DEVI-ation of the
mean")
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