Was in the mood for a John Wayne film. Looked at my folder and found one that I have never seen before. Big Jim McLain (1952.) Not a great movie but it did give me some new perspective. I always new he was a large guy. Big part of most of his roles. 6'4" it turns out (mentioned in the movie.) His co star was James Arness (Gunsmoke, etc.) When the 2 stood side by side I was surprised t see that James was 3" taller. I vaguely remember that in Gunsmoke, he was also a big guy but I had no idea how big. Gene

Actually went to see The Accountant.

Much better than I thought it would be.

I seem to remember James Arness was brother to the lead in Mission Impossible; but I could be completely wrong...

Yes, I looked it up. Best friend and younger brother Peter Graves. James was 6'7". Attended Beloit College. Gene

Wow - James Arness was 6'7"? Went to a dinner on Friday and stood next to a guy who's 6'7"........ wow - I'm 5' to my hubby who's 6'3".......!

I've been watching the The Durrells in Corfu (PBS) and I really think it's my favorite new show. You have to get past the first episode to really understand all the family members. It's about a widow and her four children. Mom realizes they really aren't doing well financially and her children are really out of control in some ways, mouthing off at her even in the first episode. Once they move and arrive on a lovely Greek island, it's gets much better! Did I say I love it? It was especially good last night! I also like another show, This Is Us. Something about those shows about families this year!

We watched Milton's Secret with Donald Sutherland, it was good, nice heartwarming story but very, very slow.

I watched ''The Best of Us.'' It was good!

Saw Dr Strange, if you like astral projection, warping of the space time continuum and a lot of fun you will enjoy Dr Strange, 4 shovels out of 5. Stay for the 2 extra trailers after the credits. Good for all ages except the 0-7 group, only because it would be difficult for them to understand.

RJ,
It sounds like a movie I would like!

TV mini series: The Lost Room. Anyone here seen it? I just started watching it and it is one of those you gotta watch the next episode just to see what happens series. Gene

I haven't seen it listed yet Gene.
Since I've been sick I've been watching sappy love stories, lol!

Give me anything with Abbott & Costello, and I'm a very happy person. Am watching Jeopardy now, which I never miss. 2 years ago, I took the online test to be a contestant on the show- I didn't do well. Maybe I'll give it another try when they announce it.

Debbie,
I watch Jeopardy too! I would not attempt to take the test, lol!

I had to watch The Lake House again.

I watch Jeopardy too...me take the test

luvsgrtdanes said:I watch Jeopardy too...me take the test

You'd be surprised. That's exactly how I thought... Me? Yeah, right! But then got to thinking- how many people do you actually know that tried out? My dad had asked me " How are you going to feel if you don't do well on the test".... My answer to him was simple.... How was I going to feel not taking the opportunity to find out either way? I'd much rather try & fail, than automatically failing by not even trying? The "what if's" afterward will kill ya!

ChefDebbie said:I'd much rather try & fail, than automatically failing by not even trying? The "what if's" afterward will kill ya!

Good on ya, for trying!!!

That's great you tried, Debbie. We love the show and never miss it. I'm great at pulling out answers at home with no pressure, but would totally lose my mind if I was on the show. I wouldn't even know my name!

I always seem to play 'the couch' version well; I'd completely freeze up & make myself look like an idiot if I actually got on. I've always had stage fright & knowing me, I'd be so nervous, I would probably wet myself in front of millions of people.... Yeah, not a good idea. Wouldn't want anyone to start calling me 'squirt'!

In college I tried out for a long gone TV show called ' College Bowl'. I won a spot on the team, and then the producers came to run through a trial show. I clammed up and couldn't think of anything but my fright. No TV show for me