Monthly Archives: July 2011

Private’s Progress (1956)

Posted on July 31, 2011 by vintage45

British war comedy about a naive army recruit and his uncle’s art scam. A lot of subtle humor and well worth seeing.  Stanley Windrush (Ian Carmichael) is called from University to the army towards the end of the war. After barely … Continue reading →

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If You Got To Ask You Ain’t Got It-Fats Waller 3 CD SET

Posted on July 29, 2011 by vintage45

My collection is loaded with Waller material. Being a huge fan I would recommend his music to everyone no matter what their taste. This sixty-six track collection is a great way to get familar with a genuine master. CD #1 highlights … Continue reading →

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PDQ (1965)

Posted on July 29, 2011 by vintage45

Still another game show hosted by Dennis James. This one is a fast paced word game. This is the pilot episode. The Home Team is Stubby Kaye and actor Dick Patterson. The Visitors are a contestant and a celebrity guest. … Continue reading →

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Doc Ford Series-Randy Wayne White (1990- )

Posted on July 29, 2011 by vintage45

Long running series about marine biologist Marion “Doc” Ford. He’s a former NSA operative and is based in Sanibel Island, Florida trying to come down from the tension of the past ten years. The latest one is “Night Visions” (2011).  This … Continue reading →

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1984 (1956) (1984)

Posted on July 28, 2011 by vintage45

  George Orwell’s widow didn’t like this filmed version and others thought it wasn’t nearly dark enough  There were several glaring omissions from the book and I just didn’t buy Edmond O’Brien as Winston Smith. In fact Orwell’s widow Sonia hated … Continue reading →

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Planet Of The Dreamers(Wine Of The Dreamers)-John D. MacDonald (1951)

Posted on July 28, 2011 by vintage45

Before Travis McGee and a truckload of Gold Medal originals, MacDonald put out a few SF novels and short stories. This is an interesting one about a planet determined to keep Earth from achieving spaceflight. It’s 1975.  Scientist Bard Lane and Psychiatrist … Continue reading →

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The Very Best Of Marilyn Monroe 2 CD Set

Posted on July 28, 2011 by vintage45

Forty tracks. Marilyn was not the world’s greatest vocalist but she had a special charm and you can’t help but smile when you listen to her. There is something special about this collection that makes it unique. Marilyn was defintely … Continue reading →

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Cain’s Girl Friend-William Grote (1957)/Uneasy Lies The Head-William L. Rohde (1957)

Posted on July 27, 2011 by vintage45

Good one about a man looking into his brother’s death. It was judged an accident but he’s sure it was murder. Steve Lindstrom is back in L.A. after six years. He’s been busy running a string of gyms. His brother … Continue reading →

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Zorro (1957-59)

Posted on July 27, 2011 by vintage45

The bad guys in 1820’s California don’t have a chance against Don Diego de la Vega when he turns into the masked Zorro. He can carve a “Z” into anything with the best of them. Guy Williams is Zorro and … Continue reading →

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Duologue-Lee Wiley-Ellis Larkins (1954)

Posted on July 27, 2011 by vintage45

Twelve tracks from one of the finest voices. By the time the 50’s came around she started making a comeback. Larkins is only on four tracks the other eight are a quartet featuring Ruby Braff-Trumpet, Jimmy Jones-Piano, Bill Pemberton-Bass and … Continue reading →

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