Worf101
10-17-2010, 07:36 AM
On Friday afternoon, my good friend Sugi (www.Spectrum8.com) owner of the only REAL movie theatre in town told me on a whim that Robert Osborne of Turner Classic Movies along with his good friend Alec (Don't call me fatso) Baldwin were going to be in nearby North Adams Mass, giving a retrospective on Billy Wilder the following night. I didn't think I had much of a chance but I called up anyway. After 20 hours on hold (well at least 2 I know) I finally got through to the box office and scored the last to tix. If was festival seating so it didn't matter.
In case you didn't know, puddin' has a serious crush on Mr. Osbourne. I think it's a Marcus Welby type thing, cuddly grey haired ole man and all that. So after an hours drive we found ourselved sandwiched into chairs some 40 feet from Mister Osborne and Baldwin. Older, crowd with some serious groupies in it but very respectful. Learn a lot about the rise and fall of Billy Wilder. Didn't hang around for the meet and greet, not one for fawning but I was able to meet and shake hands with Brian Dennehy, the great barrell chested character acter of stage and screen. All in all it was a magical night.
Worf
PS Alec Baldwin is one funny guy!
In case you didn't know, puddin' has a serious crush on Mr. Osbourne. I think it's a Marcus Welby type thing, cuddly grey haired ole man and all that. So after an hours drive we found ourselved sandwiched into chairs some 40 feet from Mister Osborne and Baldwin. Older, crowd with some serious groupies in it but very respectful. Learn a lot about the rise and fall of Billy Wilder. Didn't hang around for the meet and greet, not one for fawning but I was able to meet and shake hands with Brian Dennehy, the great barrell chested character acter of stage and screen. All in all it was a magical night.
Worf
PS Alec Baldwin is one funny guy!