Taylor Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I just realized this is 2 weeks away. Gypsy and I have been waiting and saving up for over a year, counting the days, and it's 2 weeks away. HOLY SHIZNIT!!!!! Jamestown better be prepared. You all have been warned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 You all have been warned. I'm scared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I'm scared. You should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Please....you two may just ...you know, hit it off!! Travel away from home often leads to clandestine "romance" (ahem)!! Here's hoping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Please....you two may just ...you know, hit it off!! Travel away from home often leads to clandestine "romance" (ahem)!! Here's hoping! Brock may not be able to handle all this womanliness. Many men have tried and failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 I just realized this is 2 weeks away. Gypsy and I have been waiting and saving up for over a year, counting the days, and it's 2 weeks away. HOLY SHIZNIT!!!!! Jamestown better be prepared. You all have been warned. Remember now, if you stay at somebody's house there, if they give you a rollaway bed to sleep in, OPEN IT PROPERLY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted July 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Brock may not be able to handle all this womanliness. Many men have tried and failed. Great job, Joey. Now she's issued a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leenorman Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Added today to the chronology: The Post-Journal, Jamestown NY - Saturday - A Mental Vacation - Kathleen Madigan to Host an Evening of Comedy in Jamestown - by Dustin Rader - “In the spirit of healing through laughter and funny women, Kathleen Madigan is coming to Jamestown for the first time. As part of the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Madigan will appear at the Reg Lenna Civic Center on Friday, August 2, 8: p.m.” published on this date in 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Great job, Joey. Now she's issued a challenge. Now now my dear sir...I'm sure you're UP for it! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leenorman Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Added today to the chronology: The Sunday Post Journal, Jamestown NY – Section A-back cover, full-page ad - Jamestown's Comedy Central, August 2-3 - noon - 7 p.m. - “Take part in festivities at the newly-renovated Gateway Train Station. Enjoy beer, wine, food, live music, vendors, and more, along with an interactive comedy exhibit produced by our national partner, Pandora Comedy. Other evening events include classic and independent film screenings, grape stomping ($15) and candy wrapping ($5), a memorabilia auction and fashion show (8/3 at noon); 'StoryCorps of Comedy: Record your Story' with WRFA-LP, and never-before-seen archive exhibits. This full-page color ad also includes the complete Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, agenda, 8/1-4; daily free events; as well as special events, available to ticket holders,” published this date in 2013. The Sunday Post Journal, Jamestown NY – Engvall Calls Lucy Fest 'A Perfect Match' - Blue Collar Comedy Star to Perform Saturday, by Dusten Rader - “A belly full of laughs awaits area residents when blue-collar comedian, Bill Engvall, comes to Jamestown. During his performance, he will feature material he describes as being similar to the type of comedy portrayed by famous television couples such as Lucy and Ricky, or Laura and Rob from Desilu Studios'-filmed, The Dick Van Dyke Show, who viewers looked up to and thought, 'Oh, that's what marriage is supposed to be like,' he said. Engvall will perform his act Saturday, August 3, at the Reg Lenna Civic Center,” published this date in 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Joey and Brock, will be great to meet ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desiluforever Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 We arrived in Jamestown later this afternoon. Went to see the new mural (which is amazing) and looked at the new paint job at the Playhouse/Studios. I didn't realize that in addition to the new color scheme, they also changed the signs and logo/design all together. Plus, I saw Sirena Irwin and Bill Mendieta (from ILL: Live) walking into the Playhouse, but was unable to talk to them. Below are a few pictures of the new playhouse and the mural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I just arrive in Town about an hour ago and had a quick look around while the dinner order was being made and the Desilu Playhouse paint job was much better than I anticipated and, aside from the name change to "Studios", I like their new images of Lucy and Desi. Where abouts are you staying this year, Justin? I was glad to see the Holiday Inn has undergone yet another name change, as is customary. lol Driving in, it seemed unusual that the Gerry Rodeo ongoing about 10 minutes north of Jamestown is plastered in Lucy Fest advertising but there isn't anything greeting people on the way into town. Also, have already met up with Mary Jane Fan's parents -- but I haven't spotted MJF himself yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desiluforever Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I just arrive in Town about an hour ago and had a quick look around while the dinner order was being made and the Desilu Playhouse paint job was much better than I anticipated and, aside from the name change to "Studios", I like their new images of Lucy and Desi. Where abouts are you staying this year, Justin? I was glad to see the Holiday Inn has undergone yet another name change, as is customary. lol Driving in, it seemed unusual that the Gerry Rodeo ongoing about 10 minutes north of Jamestown is plastered in Lucy Fest advertising but there isn't anything greeting people on the way into town. Also, have already met up with Mary Jane Fan's parents -- but I haven't spotted MJF himself yet. I'm at the Ramada, we already had to switch rooms because of a terrible smell. But I'll have to try the Best Western again, haven't stayed there since '09. I also enjoyed the new colors better than I thought, not at all what I expected. Can't wait to see everyone tomorrow. Goodnight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I'm at the Ramada, we already had to switch rooms because of a terrible smell. ! Somehow that is not surprising. lol Look forward to seeing you tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Gypsy and I are staying at the Best Western. We'll be getting into town around 8 p.m. local time tomorrow. Now I'm off to bed because we gotta get up at the ass crack of dawn to catch our first plane. Hope to see ya'll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 We arrived in Jamestown later this afternoon. Went to see the new mural (which is amazing) and looked at the new paint job at the Playhouse/Studios. I didn't realize that in addition to the new color scheme, they also changed the signs and logo/design all together. Plus, I saw Sirena Irwin and Bill Mendieta (from ILL: Live) walking into the Playhouse, but was unable to talk to them. Below are a few pictures of the new playhouse and the mural. Great pictures, thanks for posting them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 My mom had a Wanda sighting this morning! Meet and Greet in 40 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leenorman Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 We arrived in Jamestown later this afternoon. Went to see the new mural (which is amazing) and looked at the new paint job at the Playhouse/Studios. I didn't realize that in addition to the new color scheme, they also changed the signs and logo/design all together. Plus, I saw Sirena Irwin and Bill Mendieta (from ILL: Live) walking into the Playhouse, but was unable to talk to them. Below are a few pictures of the new playhouse and the mural. GEORGEOUS; thanks for sharing; please send us a re-cap on your time at the Festival; we all love those; each member's perspective on content, numbers, meetings, fun, etc. Thanks....JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leenorman Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 My mom had a Wanda sighting this morning! Meet and Greet in 40 minutes. Hope I get to see you two! Enjoy, if I don't Loving you, JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leenorman Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Today's Post-Journal offerings: The Post Journal, Jamestown NY - Lucy Comedy Fest Begins Today With Meet-And-Greet Event, by Ryan Atkins - “The opening ceremony for the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, officially kicks off this morning at 10:00 a.m. The Festival, which has been a mainstay in Jamestown for years, consistently draws visitors from around the country. and, this year, a slew of new additions and old favorites look to bring in crowds yet again. Wanda Clark, former secretary of many years to Lucille Ball, will be holding a meet-and-greet event at 10:00 a.m. at the Jamestown Gateway Train Station. A 'hometown tour' will leave from the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center at 11 a.m., followed by lunch with Wanda Clark in the Tropicana Room, at noon, followed by nearly continuous events for the weekend, wrapping up Sunday, with a two-hour cruise on the Summer Wind around Chautauqua Lake, departing at 9:30 a.m.,” published this date in 2013. The Post Journal, Jamestown NY - WRFA Partners With Lucy-Desi Center for Funny Oral History Project, by Dusten Rader - “WRFA-LP Jamestown has partnered with the Lucy-Desi Center for Comedy on an oral history project that aims to preserve the “Laughter in Our Lives”. During this year's annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, scheduled for today through Sunday, Jason Sample, WRFA 'radio personality and organizer for the project', will be at the Jamestown Gateway Train Station to listen to and record funny stories told by area residents and visitors; available from 2-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, from 1-5 p.m.,” published this date in 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Jamestown Thursday, August 1 5.58 p.m. Day one has been wonderful so far. Well, on the most part, but more on that later. The day began with Wanda’s Meet and Greet at the newly restored Jamestown Train Station. The main lobby is absolutely beautiful on the inside. The rest, however, is not much to speak about. At least, not yet. The train station seems to be “Lucy Fest Central” this weekend including the festival box office, silent auction, some giftware tables – and sitting in the centre of the room this morning was the lovely Wanda Clark! Talk about a piece de resistance! She is just as wonderful as ever and is becoming a whiz at the iPad. She had lots of great pictures to share. Wanda was stationed in front of the beautiful painting of Lucy which was on “loan” for the occasion from the Inn formerly known as Holiday. And there was a moment where Wanda recognized the ring Lucy was wearing in the portrait…on her own finger! So there was a great photo opportunity right there. Soon, a big stack of old stationary from Lucille Ball Productions appeared – the sheets were sold for $15 each and Wanda was able to sign them. It was great to see that old painting again as it had not been on display last year, and I was surprised to see Lucy Carmichael’s “Little Old Lady” costume on display right beside it. I haven’t seen that on show in many, many years. Rounding the corner of the central display, Lucy’s fur collared post-show gown from Lucy & George Burns was on display, as was the nude Danny Galuppi painting, a gown Lucy wore to a fundraiser in the late 70s, her yellow jacket from Yours, Mine & Ours, and a black dress which was apparently from the Kennedy Centre Honours…but it didn’t seem to match the actual outfit. After that, it was another welcome dose of Wanda – this time Lunch in the Tropicana Room, hosted by the wonderful TV writer T. Faye Griffin. I didn’t know much about her before this, but now I’d like to know much more. It is nice to see events hosted again by people who really know their Lucy stuff – and she’s a veritable Lucy expert who can think very quickly on her feet. It was actually a palatable (and identifiable) lunch (Yankee Pot Roast) and Wanda told great stories about getting her job for Lucy, spoke about Gale, Viv, Mary Wickes – her brief time working for Victoria Principal, and some of the guest stars who eventually appeared with Lucy, such as Danny Kaye, The Burtons, and Claude Akins. The third event was a sneak peek of I Love Lucy Live on Stage. I’m not sure what Joey was talking about, but I was very impressed with what I saw. It was just a flavour of the whole stage show with Serena, the actress portraying Lucy, and Bill playing Ricky doing an abbreviated version of The Benefit. They were fantastic – Bill particularly nailed the accent. Afterwards, there was a Q&A and it was clear they have really grown to love and appreciate the two characters they are playing (they were keen to stress they are playing the Ricardos rather than the Arnazes). It was interesting to note that “Lucy” is good friends with Paula Stewart well before I Love Lucy: Live on Stage was even an idea. She wasn’t all that familiar with ILL but Paula gave her a box set encouraging her to watch the show because she reminded Paula so much of Lucy. I was somewhat looking forward to seeing the show when it gets to Toronto but after this appetizer, I can’t wait for the main course. Following I Love Lucy: Live on Stage was an event which shall live in infamy. WHEN LUCY FANS ATTACK (A.K.A. The I Love Lucy Trivia Contest.) I have never seen anything quite like this and the behaviour of these people was just…Well, I don’t know how to adequately describe it, but I hope poor T. Faye had a flask with her and drained it very quickly afterwards. It was complete chaos. It was done like a high school pop quiz, which didn’t work last time (not quite sure why they tried it again) and it was a “pass to your partner for marking” kind of a deal. People were getting very insulted – INSULTED!! – when they were eliminated and all hell broke loose. There was almost a brawl. The documentary filmmakers who were here last year were on hand once again and I’m sorry to say this event did not paint Lucy Fans in the best of lights. But – they got pure gold for their doc! Gary Peters’ art seminar is on right now, but I had to come back to the hotel to regroup. Up next is a night of standup comedy at the Reg Lenna featuring Tammy Pascateli who performed last year. She was a riot then, so I’m looking forward to this show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryCarter Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I'm glad the day has been (mostly) great so far, Brock! Thanks for keeping us updated. Just yesterday I was wondering what happened to that great Lucy painting. I'm glad to hear it's on display this year. It was actually a palatable (and identifiable) lunch This I don't believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 If my trip to Toronto goes without incident, i plan to make Jamestown trip number two. Man, would i love to see some of you. The new Jamestown Hussies have arrived. Best Western, room 210. Holla! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 The new Jamestown Hussies have arrived. Best Western, room 210. Holla! Are you going to the 8 p.m. show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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