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 Colleen
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Registered:
9/20/2006
From:
Michigan | posted: 10/17/2006 at 2:41:42 AM ET
Hello all,
I just thought I'd introduce myself since I just signed up for this message board. I am a very recent fan of Ms. Peters...probably for about the last two months. I've always liked her, but not quite to the level that I do now. One day, I was browsing on YouTube, saw her powerhouse performance of "Rose's Turn" from the Tony's and am now totally hooked. I'm determined to see all of her movies and own or hear all of her recordings. I'm actually doing pretty well so far and it's so exciting. I am just continually amazed by this woman's massive talent in both film, music and theater. I don't know if I've ever been so drawn to a performer to such a degree...there is just something about her, maybe those haunting eyes, that just pulls you in and you just can't look away. And as Mary Tyler Moore's character in The Last Best Year so perfectly puts in, "I'm just so touched by her." She has that incredible ability to make me laugh and then cry seconds later.
Wow, I'm really babbling...sorry folks. I wish I could properly put into words how much respect I have for Ms. Peters, but I am not really that eloquent with my words.
I guess I'm really just preaching to the choir anyway, as all of you great people surely understand and respect her wonderful talent and my words really aren't anything new.
So, anyway, hello all and I'm excited to join this great group.
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Scottie
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Registered:
3/6/2006
From:
Edinburgh, Scotland | posted: 10/17/2006 at 6:54:14 AM ET
Hello Colleen, as a relatively newbie myself I so identify with all that you have said - especially how she can make you laugh and then cry seconds later. So true. Quite apart from her considerable acting ability - it is her singing voice that I just find so amazing. There's so many layers there and I just wish we had more recordings to enjoy. I also deeply respect her dedication to Broadway Barks and admire how much she does for the neglected and abandoned animls of her city. She's a terrific woman.
as Bernadette says....just keep moving on.....
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Karen
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Registered:
5/3/2002 | posted: 10/17/2006 at 9:07:28 AM ET
Welcome, Colleen. Looking forward to your posts!
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 Christine-NYC
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Registered:
3/23/2002
From:
New York City
Fav. BP Song: With So Little to be Sure Of
Fav. BP Show: Gypsy
Fav. BP Character: Marie (insert last name) lol There's a few
Fav. BP CD: Bernadette Peters Loves Rogers and Hammerstein
| posted: 10/17/2006 at 12:59:53 PM ET
Yay!  Welcome Colleen.
And if you have any trouble finding certain movies or music, let us know.
Check this guy's site if you want a real treat. He has excellent combliation videos of Bernadette appearances:
DVDs
<3CMH<3
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Colleen
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Registered:
9/20/2006
From:
Michigan | posted: 10/17/2006 at 1:50:34 PM ET
Thanks for the link Christine...that was fun to look at. Are those actual videos for sale or just screen shots? I can't really tell.
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Christine-NYC
Registered User
Registered:
3/23/2002
From:
New York City
Fav. BP Song: With So Little to be Sure Of
Fav. BP Show: Gypsy
Fav. BP Character: Marie (insert last name) lol There's a few
Fav. BP CD: Bernadette Peters Loves Rogers and Hammerstein
| posted: 10/17/2006 at 2:15:54 PM ET
No, those are for sale.
I bought the first 2 from him years ago. He's since added more.
<3CMH<3
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 broadwaydreamer
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9/24/2006 | posted: 10/17/2006 at 5:50:26 PM ET
Hi, I'm also new here, and I'm somewhat of a recent Bernadette fan. Anyway, I was wondering if that guy still sells those DVDs, and if so, does anyone know how much they are?
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Karen
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Registered:
5/3/2002 | posted: 10/17/2006 at 7:00:30 PM ET
I seem to recall them costing about $25. They're really pretty essential.
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 Rose
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Registered:
9/28/2003
From:
NY
Fav. BP Song: No One Is Alone and Some People
Fav. BP Show: Gypsy
Fav. BP Character: Rose/The Witch
Fav. BP CD: Gypsy
| posted: 10/17/2006 at 7:14:43 PM ET
Hahaha essential. I love that Karen.
"Oh no, you won't. No, not a chance. No arguements, shut up and dance." -You'll Never Get Away From Me
"And if it wasn't for me then where would you be Miss Gypsy Rose Lee?" -Rose's Turn
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broadwaydreamer
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9/24/2006 | posted: 10/17/2006 at 7:17:00 PM ET
Ok, thanks! $25 isn't bad I guess, but I can't afford more than one right now, so which one would you recommend?
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Rose
Registered User
Registered:
9/28/2003
From:
NY
Fav. BP Song: No One Is Alone and Some People
Fav. BP Show: Gypsy
Fav. BP Character: Rose/The Witch
Fav. BP CD: Gypsy
| posted: 10/17/2006 at 7:46:08 PM ET
I have the one with the Carol Burnett skit and I think it's worth it just for the skit.
"Oh no, you won't. No, not a chance. No arguements, shut up and dance." -You'll Never Get Away From Me
"And if it wasn't for me then where would you be Miss Gypsy Rose Lee?" -Rose's Turn
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Karen
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5/3/2002 | posted: 10/17/2006 at 11:14:11 PM ET
"Let's start at the very beginning. That's a very good place to start."
Everybody sing!
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BroadwayBabyGal
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5/8/2003 | posted: 10/17/2006 at 11:30:55 PM ET
Welcome!
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Scottie
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Registered:
3/6/2006
From:
Edinburgh, Scotland | posted: 10/18/2006 at 6:47:33 AM ET
Disc Four is pretty amazing because it contains that incredible "Rose's Turn" from the Tony Awards - plus the Actors Studio episode. I also enjoy it because there's an extraordinairy version of Some People on Regis & Kelly where Bernadette is giving the song her all and then rushes out through a door on the set only to reappear a few seconds later for the big finish! It's quite bizarre and always make me laugh.
as Bernadette says....just keep moving on.....
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