Tommy Krasker

Currently 105° here, with “poor” air quality. No amusement here either.

I’m more concerned about Moonstruck. Moonstruck is one of two films I caught in an early screening in NYC; we were all coming to it “cold,” but you could feel it work its magic. Bit by bit, the audience grew enchanted, until the feeling in the theatre was euphoric. (Breaking Away was the other.)

Wonderful film, sadly chopped to bits by the Hays Office.

I see that all seven seasons of Cagney and Lacey are now free to watch on Amazon Prime Video. #CagneyAndLacey

She was indeed. I mention in my Top 10 essay that we remember a lot of episodes being about the other characters screwing things up, and Jennifer setting things right. There were actually very few episodes like that, but Anderson was such a strong, calm presence, we *think* there were. 😊

Great episode. She tells him, with gratitude, “Sometimes you really have a way with words,” and he replies, “Hey, I’m in sales.” 😅

Loni Anderson as Jennifer Marlowe.

RIP to the luminous Loni Anderson. Jennifer Marlowe taught us how to navigate lunacy with intelligence, wit and class. My WKRP top 10 is full of Jennifer eps: thatsallsiknow.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-.... And I wrote about the great “Jennifer and the Will”: thatsallsiknow.blogspot.com/2015/12/blak...

New book about forgotten film director William Dieterle.

So apparently my new e-book about forgotten film director William Dieterle isn’t doing too terribly. Yay! If you love #OldHollywood, I hope you’ll take a look. At Amazon/Kindle for just $3.99. And thanks to all who’ve written me with such kind support; it means a lot. 😊 www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK127P37/

That’s funny: colorizing Bewitched annoys the crap out of me. 😅 I guess it’s because Danny Arnold & Bernard Slade, in S1 & 2, were so taking their cue from the great screwball couplings of the ‘30s, not to mention exploring issues of prejudice and equal rights. It feels so cheapened in fake color. 🤷‍♂️

Oh, Jay, wishing you the happiest of birthdays. 🎉🎉🎉

New book about forgotten film director William Dieterle.

So apparently my new e-book about forgotten film director William Dieterle isn’t doing too terribly. Yay! If you love #OldHollywood, I hope you’ll take a look. At Amazon/Kindle for just $3.99. And thanks to all who’ve written me with such kind support; it means a lot. 😊 www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK127P37/

William Dieterle: A Forgotten Giant (The Hollywood Films: 1931–57) William Dieterle: A Forgotten Giant (The Hollywood Films: 1931–57) - Kindle edition by Krasker, Tommy. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading William Dieterle: A Forgotten Giant (The Hollywood Films: 1931–57).

So I just published my first book. Well, an e-book. My essay about film director William Dieterle – one of the directors who revolutionized #OldHollywood – was so kindly received, I expanded it into a full book. If you love classic film, I hope you’ll take a look. 😊🎥 www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK127P37/

Thanks so much, Alex. During the 30s & 40s, he was considered one of the top directors in Hollywood, but for a number of reasons, his name faded into obscurity. His films, though, remain as sublime as ever. I’ve never taken on a writing project this ambitious, but I figured, someone has to do it.🤷‍♂️😊

Thanks so much, Kevin! I first became entranced by Dieterle when I was doing a noir binge some 20 years ago, and saw Loretta Young in The Accused and Bill Holden in The Turning Point. From that point on, I dug up all the Dieterle I could find. So I feel like this book has been a long time coming. 😅😅

Thanks, John! I thought of you as I was posting the news today. As I was expanding my essay into a book, I felt it needed a more personal ending. And I wound up talking about the showing of ‘Paid in Full’ in Palm Springs last May. Dieterle back on the big screen: it was a perfect conclusion. 😊

Thanks, Chuck, I will confess: when Amazon wrote last night and said “your book is live,” I was pretty damn excited. 😊😊😊

William Dieterle: A Forgotten Giant (The Hollywood Films: 1931–57) William Dieterle: A Forgotten Giant (The Hollywood Films: 1931–57) - Kindle edition by Krasker, Tommy. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading William Dieterle: A Forgotten Giant (The Hollywood Films: 1931–57).

So I just published my first book. Well, an e-book. My essay about film director William Dieterle – one of the directors who revolutionized #OldHollywood – was so kindly received, I expanded it into a full book. If you love classic film, I hope you’ll take a look. 😊🎥 www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK127P37/

Oh my gosh. I see you maintaining a hearty sense of humor about it below, but I mean, I can’t even imagine the pain level from dislocating a hip. Were you able to pop it back into place? Are you on your way to hospital?

Gotcha Day! I could not remember what it was called… 🤷‍♂️😅

Gregory then and Gregory now.

Three years ago today, we adopted a shy 3 lb. cavapoo, whom we named Gregory. Today he’s a 12 lb. bundle of energy who’s brought so much joy to our lives. 😊❤️🐶

It’s crazy to think this is Season 17. Philip & I really enjoyed the first eight seasons or so, and then it started to decline. We have found the last few seasons unbearable. Honestly, I can’t imagine picking up the show now and enjoying it. I would try the first few seasons and see what you think.😊

He did indeed.

I was so afraid that Czerny would slide around too much on those hardwood floors that we laid down a runner that ran the length of the RV. Still, he absolutely hated that trip – it’s like he knew all the terrible things that were about to happen. 😅

Five years ago today, we began our move from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Springs in a rented RV that turned into the ride from hell. Day 2, the shower broke. Day 3, flat tire. Day 4, the RV completely broke down and we were stranded on a stretch of highway 30 miles east of Tucumcari, NM. What a trip! 😅

I totally forgot. Thank you for the reminder! 😊

I look forward to it. I’ve been enjoying him tremendously in Series 2 of The Gold.

My favourite First Doctor stories
And most days, my favourite Doctor (other days, one of four).
With *why* I love two of these:

The Aztecs

An Unearthly Child
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The Rescue
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Then—a load of Daleks!
#DoctorWho

Well, with Season 3 starting to air next month, and Seasons 4 & 5 already commissioned, it’s not like it’s going away anytime soon, thank goodness. 😊

Tommy in a sweater knitted by Philip.

Philip knitted me a sweater. Is this gorgeous? 😊😊❤️❤️

It’s one of my top three films — endlessly rewatchable.