Fun fact about Ephron: She wrote "My Blue Heaven" while her husband (Nick Pileggi) was working on the script for "Goodfellas." She used his notes, and many parts of the film were actually based on Henry Hill's experiences in the Witness Protection Program. In typical lowlife form, Hill often complained that he should have been paid.

Absolutely true. Ephron had a gift for being able to show the woman's view on life and being able to make men understand it. Plus she could hysterically show the guy's take on something. She was my favorite current playwright and will be sorely missed. It's very sad to me to realize that I'll never see anything new form her anymore.

FWIW - I bought two movie posters in the past 25 years or so. One was of "Sleepless in Seattle" and the other was from "When Harry Met Sally". I relate closely to both movies, and that is due to Ephron's wonderful writing.

R.I.P. Nora, and thank you beyond words for the wonderful stories.

Just two?

How's Malta supposed to pay his mortgage?

I have no spare wall space (in the places I've lived in the past ten years) on which to hang any posters. Once I move, I'll hit Geoff up for some freebies.

Some of you I'm sure remember the tv show "My Three Sons".

Don Grady who played Robbie passed away at 68 of cancer.

Very sad.


TIS

http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/don-grady-my-three-sons-star-dies-at-age-68-2012276

I just watched part of My Blue Heaven the other night with my dad, and even though it might as well have been our 100th viewing, seeing her name in the opening credits was a surprise to me. No idea why I didn't know of her involvement, but that makes me love her all the more, in addition to the great contributions she made through You've Got Mail, Sleepless in Seattle, and When Harry Met Sally. What a great set of films!

So I gotta decorate your place for free on top of it? lol

Was Robbie the one with the triplets, TIS??

SB, honestly, I don't remember.

I flashback to years and years ago during a holiday when we were all playing Charades. My cousin who was about 10 or so at the time had to do "My Three Sons." Instead of maybe pointing to herself (my) holding up 3 fingers and maybe pointing to the sun.....She stands up and taps her foot (like the beginning of the show) Don't know why that sticks in my mind but it was funny at the time.


TIS

Yitzhak Shamir, former Israeli prime minister died at age 96.

SC aces this one.

You're starting to run away with this. You're on pace for 12, twice as many as mine. [/AntiJinx]

I remember having him on my list a few years ago. I have to remember to play next year.

You sick bastards.

I don't know the details, but I'm seeing a news banner on MSNBC website saying actor Andy Griffith has died.





TIS

Just saw that, too.

Morning X What are you doing up so early? Enjoying the nice weather? NO HOT temps so far.



TIS

Unfortunately, I've had a massive toothache the past few days so I haven't been able to sleep. The whole right side of my head is killing me. And of course this occurs AFTER I cancelled my dental insurance.

Other than that, things are good. I'm certainly enjoying the below average weather. I don't like the heat.

I betcha if they played for money, the IRS would be coming for him to collect their piece of the profit.

(Reuters) - Actor Andy Griffith, whose portrayal of a small-town sheriff made "The Andy Griffith Show" one of American television's most enduring shows, has died at his North Carolina home, television station WITN reported on Tuesday.

And Goober says Hey.

What is the most picks on here for a full year by one person?

rip andy, how many are left in mayberry?

This is very sad. I feel like a lost a member of my family. I'm sure the angels are laughing with Andy, Barney, and Goober.

RIP Sheriff Andy Taylor
RIP Ben Matlock.

Of course, I'm sure that Barney is arresting Otis all over again.

Here Andy is on several times a day. I watch every one when I can.

If you mean from The Andy Griffith Show, I would think that Ron Howard is the only principal actor left (unless I'm wrong).

If you mean the later, non-Andy Griffith Mayberry R.F.D., Ken Berry is still alive and is 78, and Arlene Golonka is 76. There may be others, but I'm not sure.

Signor V.

My name should be on that list. You stand a good chance of an extra point.

Andy Griffith is dead at age 86.

I think everyone knows the theme to the Andy Griffith show. Tho I watched it, I can't say I viewed it regularly but knew most of the characters. I actually watched Matlock more than I watched Mayberry RFD


TIS

And Ernest T. Bass is driving Barney crazy.