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[gopher]

Way Up Thar [1935] - short subject comedy starring Gopherland's very own Joan Davis


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Way_Up_Thar

Ever since I was a little kid in Brooklyn, I was always in love with Miss Davis. A very funny lady who was known for her physical comedy. Sadly, her life ended in tragedy as it did the rest of her family. All the laughter ended in sorrow. But I will never forget her.

just a little more from Joan Davis:



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[Blackleaf]

He's the greatest
He's fantastic
Wherever there's danger he'll be there
He's the ace
He's amazing
He's the strongest he's the quickest he's the best
Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse
DANGER MOUSE!

Danger Mouse is back!

A show I used to love watching as a child on CITV is back after 23 years with a brand new 50-part series on CBBC. The show is a parody of British spy fiction, particularly Danger Man and James Bond.

Danger Mouse is the world’s greatest secret agent - a brilliant, fearless, heroic mouse suavely dressed in a white jump-suit and a black eye-patch!

Danger Mouse is always willing to save the world from criminal masterminds and alien invaders, and no mission is too dangerous or too difficult for the white wonder, who believes in truth, justice, fair play, and just being jolly nice. Danger Mouse lives in a luxury penthouse flat at the top of a red post-box, situated on the corner of Baker Street, London. He is assisted - although that’s quite a loose interpretation of the word - by his faithful sidekick Ernest Penfold, a loveable but particularly hapless hamster, who is terrified of nearly everything apart from sherbet dips and the occasional snooze.

While Danger Mouse will fearlessly walk into the jaws of death, Penfold will usually be found scarpering in the opposite direction. But despite Penfold’s faults, he and Danger Mouse make an excellent team, and always manage to save the day. They are sent off on their adventures by their boss, Colonel K, a gruff and eccentric old walrus who was also a highly-praised agent in his time. Like any good secret agent, Danger Mouse uses the best gadgets, has the best car ever in the shape of the Mark II, and a speedy space ship known as the Space Hopper.

Danger Mouse’s arch enemy is Baron Silas von Greenback, a megalomaniacal frog who is constantly planning outlandish schemes as part of his ambition of total world domination. Greenback is assisted by his henchcrow Stiletto Mafiosa, a rather inept Italian hoodlum, and his pet caterpillar, Nero. Other villains include Count Duckula, the vampire fowl with a foul obsession with show business; El Loco, the mad Mexican bandit; J.J. Quark, a particularly bizarre alien; and the eccentric inventor Professor Crumhorn.

In the original series (1981-1992) Danger Mouse was voiced by the legendary David Jason. In this new series he is voiced by Pointless host Alexander Armstrong; Penfold was voiced by Terry Scott in the original series but is voiced by Kevin Eldon now; and Colonel K is now voiced by Stephen Fry.

Episode 1 (of 50)

Danger Mouse Begins... Again!

Danger Mouse explodes back into action and is instantly dismissed for destroying half of London. Can the world survive without Danger Mouse?

Watch it here: CBBC iPlayer - Danger Mouse - 1. Danger Mouse Begins... Again!


Episode 2

Danger at C Level

Danger Mouse is forced to choose between dedication to duty and friendship when he battles the Baron in his evil underwater base.

Watch it here: CBBC iPlayer - Danger Mouse - 2. Danger at C Level


Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure

Episode 5

North Sweden

With thousands of miles under their belts, Dave and Si are delighted to arrive in Sweden, home to ABBA, IKEA, Volvo and to some of the world's top chefs and the Nordic cuisine that has put them there. Sweden is Europe's fourth-biggest country and is so big - twice the size of the UK - the Bikers are seeing it over two episodes, from the frozen, sparsely-populated north to the urban south. Crossing the Arctic Circle into Lapland, the Bikers get straight back to basics with the Sami people, Europe's only indigenous people, who have been cooking this way for centuries. They quickly learn that it's all about keeping it local, fresh and simple. The Samis introduce them to the traditional techniques of smoking to cure meat, manufacturing their own hunting knives and fishing to stock up for the coming winter. Inspired by it all, and with some of the best local ingredients at hand, the bikers treat their hosts to a berry and almond rice pudding and put together their own Nordic reindeer and fish dishes before hitting the road. With a hunger to know more about the traditional life of the reindeer herders, the bikers head deep into the wilderness to meet Lars, one the last surviving forest Sami folk. In the true community spirit of Sweden, the boys are also invited to a house-jumping dinner in the village of Voullerim for a feast of local specialities and a cultural introduction to the Swedes. In a country well known for its love of nature and design talent, the boys toast the end of their northern Swedish adventure in the architecturally stunning tree house rooms of the Tree Hotel.

Watch it here: BBC iPlayer - The Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure - 5. North Sweden

 

[Blackleaf]

Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys

Series 2

Episode 1: Railroad to Mandalay

Chris at the bridge over the River Kwai

Former "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" presenter and train lover Chris Tarrant continues his exploration of the world's most extreme railway lines in this second series of his popular travelogue.

From Bangkok in Thailand to Mandalay in Myanmar (or Burma, as normal people like me call it), on lines which were partially built by the British, Chris's journey takes him nearly 2,000 miles through some extraordinary places, rich in history and culture as well as stunning scenery, on a series of trains that push his love of travelling by rail to the limits.

Watch it here: Episode 1: Railroad to Mandalay | Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys | Channel 5

 

[gopher]

Bound For Glory wrestling - TNA

 

[Blackleaf]

The Celts: Blood, Iron and Sacrifice with Alice Roberts and Neil Oliver

Episode 1 (of 3)

Anthropologist Prof. Alice Roberts and archaeologist Neil Oliver go in search of the Celts - one of the world's most mysterious ancient people.

In Britain and Ireland, we are never far from our Celtic past but in this series Neil and Alice travel much further afield, discovering the origins and beliefs of these Iron Age people in artefacts and human remains right across Europe, from Turkey to Portugal. What emerges is not a wild people on the western fringes of Europe, but a highly sophisticated tribal culture that influenced vast areas of the ancient world - and even Rome. Rich with vivid drama reconstruction, we recreate this pivotal time and meet some of our most famous ancient leaders - from Queen Boudicca to Julius Caesar - and relive the battles they fought for the heart and soul of Europe. Alice and Neil discover that these key battles between the Celts and the Romans over the best part of 500 years constituted a fight for two very different forms of civilisation - a fight that came to define the world we live in today.

In the first episode, we see the origins of the Celts in the Alps of central Europe and relive the moment of first contact with the Romans in a pitched battle just north of Rome in 387BC - a battle that the Celts won and that left the imperial city devastated.

The Kirkburn Sword, found in an Iron Age grave near the village of Kirkburn, East Yorkshire, in 1987 dates back to the 3rd Century BC and has been described as "probably the finest Iron Age sword in Europe"

Watch it here: BBC iPlayer - The Celts: Blood, Iron and Sacrifice with Alice Roberts and Neil Oliver - Episode 1

 

[gopher]

When I first watched this movie many years ago, I thought Bronson and Reeves were miscast. Upon watching it again, I could see that they played their roles quite well. Good supporting cast as well.

 

[Blackleaf]

The Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure

Episode 6: South Sweden

The Bikers conclude their trip around the Baltic with a visit to the more urban southern Sweden. They meet a local fisherwoman (and fisher-feminist) and see if they have any Viking blood flowing through their veins.

A trip around the Baltic wouldn't be complete without the Bikers tasting the ultimate smorgasbord - it's the very best of Sweden on a plate.

They then meet Eva, a local fisherwoman (and fisher-feminist!) who had to fight for a place in the fishing community and is now a leading light. They try Eva's delicacies and inherit one of her grandmother's old pickling recipes before getting back on the road.

The Bikers have always wanted to cook with wild boar and decide to tackle that Swedish classic - meatballs!

The Bikers revel in their new-found Viking spirit! There is a surprise in store for the boys - a DNA test to see if they have any Viking blood flowing through their veins. One of our bikers is a direct descendent of the Viking hordes, but which one is it?

After the big reveal, the Bikers head for Stockholm where Dave meets city gardener Johan for a preserving masterclass, and Si gets a pastry crash course with one of Sweden's youngest and most talented bakers.

To end their epic road trip, the Bikers jump a ferry for the medieval island of Gotland, a real foodies' paradise. The Bikers enjoy the island's specialities of lamb and crayfish before a sensational final cook with one of Sweden's top chefs - Filip Fasten. What a finale!

Watch it here: BBC iPlayer - The Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure - 6. South Sweden

 

[Curious Cdn]

The Celts: Blood, Iron and Sacrifice with Alice Roberts and Neil Oliver

Episode 1 (of 3)

Anthropologist Prof. Alice Roberts and archaeologist Neil Oliver go in search of the Celts - one of the world's most mysterious ancient people.

In Britain and Ireland, we are never far from our Celtic past but in this series Neil and Alice travel much further afield, discovering the origins and beliefs of these Iron Age people in artefacts and human remains right across Europe, from Turkey to Portugal. What emerges is not a wild people on the western fringes of Europe, but a highly sophisticated tribal culture that influenced vast areas of the ancient world - and even Rome. Rich with vivid drama reconstruction, we recreate this pivotal time and meet some of our most famous ancient leaders - from Queen Boudicca to Julius Caesar - and relive the battles they fought for the heart and soul of Europe. Alice and Neil discover that these key battles between the Celts and the Romans over the best part of 500 years constituted a fight for two very different forms of civilisation - a fight that came to define the world we live in today.

In the first episode, we see the origins of the Celts in the Alps of central Europe and relive the moment of first contact with the Romans in a pitched battle just north of Rome in 387BC - a battle that the Celts won and that left the imperial city devastated.

The Kirkburn Sword, found in an Iron Age grave near the village of Kirkburn, East Yorkshire, in 1987 dates back to the 3rd Century BC and has been described as "probably the finest Iron Age sword in Europe"

Watch it here: BBC iPlayer - The Celts: Blood, Iron and Sacrifice with Alice Roberts and Neil Oliver - Episode 1

I am extremely interested in this one. Unfortunately, the links to the BBC shows are dead on this side on the Atlantic. I may have to wait a couple of years until it reaches us.

 

[Ludlow]

Watching "Hombre" with Paul Newman in the lead role. Richard Boone , Martin Balsam and a few of the ole character actors you;ve seen in hundreds of other movies.

 

[Ludlow]

Jeremiah Johnson. I've always thought his native American wife was one of the prettiest Ladies I've seen in my time.

 

[Curious Cdn]

Jeremiah Johnson. I've always thought his native American wife was one of the prettiest Ladies I've seen in my time.

Good movie.

huntin'Grizz.

 

[gopher]

NFL = Indianapolis @ Houston

 

[Ludlow]

Just watched "Good Will Hunting" again. Favorite line, 'It's not your fault". Favorite character,,well,,,all the cast. I do think Minnie Driver one of the prettiest Ladies I've seen. Robin Williams one of the best in my opinion. Good movie about a vital societal subject.

 

[talloola]

Just watched "Good Will Hunting" again. Favorite line, 'It's not your fault". Favorite character,,well,,,all the cast. I do think Minnie Driver one of the prettiest Ladies I've seen. Robin Williams one of the best in my opinion. Good movie about a vital societal subject.

one of my top favourite movies, along with shawshank redemption, unforgiven, and some others I can't
think of right now.

 

[AnnaG]

EYeing the dogs playing in the leaves when I am not typing or checking lunch.

 

[AnnaG]

The dogs quit playing in the leaves. Now I see a stellar jay plucking stinkbugs off of sun-warmed things. They are such a cool bird.

 

[Ludlow]

one of my top favourite movies, along with shawshank redemption, unforgiven, and some others I can't
think of right now.

watched both of those today. I like any movie with Morgan Freeman.

Fried green tomatos

 

[gopher]

high school football online

earlier, watched my neighborhood high school soccer team win its regular season finale - playoffs are next ...

 

[Blackleaf]

Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys

Episode 2: Crossing the Andes

Chris continues his exploration of the world's most extreme railway lines.

From the tiny northern Chilean coastal town of Tocopilla, Chris rides one of the steepest railways in the world as he scales the first 3,000 feet of the Andes.

He learns about the late 19th Century war between Chile and Bolivia in which Chile annexed Bolivian territory, leaving Bolivia the landlocked nation it is today.

In Bolivia he visits the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flats, before ending up in its beautiful capital, Sucre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Watch it here: Episode 2: Crossing the Andes | Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys | Channel 5

 

[Ludlow]

Driving Miss Daisy. Jessica Tandy & Morgan Freeman. Favorite part is the ending scene in the nursing home when Hoke helps Miss Daisy with her Thanksgiving pie.