Welcome back!
I didn’t meet my blog goals during the week away from here, but that’s OK as my week was busy. Besides, my wife and I had a good time.
Since the last post we attended a golf pro-am at Muirfield Village near Columbus featuring about 20 of the top professionals, watched several movies at home, saw the newest Star Trek in the theater, volunteered at a large outdoor art show, did some yard work, and (of course) time on the ballroom floor.
How was your weekend? Besides some of the events above, it was muggy until the front moved through (which brought much rain), so the next three days should be outstanding!
This weekend delivered the sad news of the passing of actress Jean Stapleton at age 90. Although she received much fame, including 8 Emmy nominations leading to 3 awards with her squeaky voice, many didn’t realize she well-known on Broadway.
To start your week, cheers to Archie’s Dingbat. Have a good week!
A Frank Angle 
You have been busy. I do hope you are now enjoying some summer weather. Winter began here on the weekend and boy did it let us know! The temperature dropped significantly and we had rain, rain, and more rain until we had floods xx
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Spiced,
Ah yes … your winter is cooler and rainy, but not cold and snowy. Then again, it is all relative. 😉 … but I know you are up to the challenge. 😉
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Glad you have some relief – we got it too!
When All in the Family was on, I did’t get it. They were wayyyyy too much like my parents. But the evolution of Archie and Edith was a sight, wasn’t it? And I evolved too and realized that my parents were not in fact Archie and Edith.
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Elyse,
Archie and Edith were not only classics, but ground breakers! Unfortunately, it’s not PC enough to make it today.
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PC is soooooo overrated!
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Frank, thanks for the Jean Stapleton video – delightful. I have always liked her, especially in the movie “Michael” – interesting lady, vastly underestimated. Have a great week!
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Lynn,
Given her All in the Family voice, I thought this clip was a better tribute. Glad you enjoyed it!
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“those were the days.” 🙂 Have a great week Frank.
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Mobius,
Absolutely!
FYI: I saw this photographer who loves rust at a local art fair. http://craigbrabson.com/
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I love Jean Stapleton – talented lady! Sounds like your weekend was busy. Mine was too – some gardening, a bike ride and we went to see “Wait Until Dark” at our local community theater last night. I had never seen the play but remember seeing the Audrey Hepburn movie when I was a kid. The play was incredibly well done!
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Cathy,
What a wonderful weekend as you seem to keep yourself busy with a variety of activities. Cheers to your efforts!
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I heard about Jean Stapleton passing last night. It’s a pity she’s not more widely known for her talents – she was quite the stage presence, in addition to her famous role.
Spent the weekend hibernating from the heat – not the great grass wars begin! 😀
Have a good week!
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John,
The humidity has broken, so attack the grass Monday or Tuesday.
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We had some nice weather on the weekend…for a change, but it looks like rain again today…love the clip.
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Debra,
Enough is enough! You have experienced more rain than normal. Did All in the Family make it to Australian television?
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You are a social butterfly!!
Heard about Jean Stapleton, and it’s sad. Makes me feel a tad old as well. Wonderful video show share 🙂
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Rachel,
We try to be active doing something – but not too busy! Glad you enjoyed the clip …. and I’ve finally remembered to add you on the sidebar!
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Like many people, Frank, I primarily knew about Jean Stapleton because of her role as Edith. When I read her obituary and learned about her extensive background in theater, it made sense to me that she honed her immense talent on the stage. This weekend I ushered a terrific off-Broadway play called “Good Television” about casting addicts for a reality TV series. There were barely 100 people in the audience which was sad. I thought the play was so well written, staged and the cast was so talented. Someone there could be the next Jean Stapleton.
I’m glad that you and your wife had a good week together.
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Lame,
I knew you would appreciate Jean Stapleton’s theater background. Bummer about the low attendance of the off-Broadway play. Has it been reviewed/promoted?
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It’s still in previews, Frank. I think it opens tomorrow.
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Then the word will get out!
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Certainly sounds like you had a good weekend…
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Bulldog,
You would have loved Muirfield Village … that’s the Nicklaus course where he hosts his tournament … plus it is the location of this year’s President’s Cup (early October).
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I have heard a lot about this course… but then the USA has so many of the top course in the world…
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It’s a bit less than a 2-hour drive for me, and it was my first time there. As you well know, it’s interesting how courses differ – thus have their own character. One description I recently read about the sight of this year’s US Open was that holes were either really short or really long.
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Your week sounded really busy! Mine was mostly relaxing, the weekend was tough though. I’ve written all my blog posts for the week and filmed all of my YouTube Vlogs. It was a productive last two days!
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Peter,
Hooray for getting your blogs done for the week (I wasn’t as lucky). But I think I can catch up.
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busy, busy, busy. I read about her passing yesterday–such a loss for TV and film.
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TBM,
Jean Stapleton’s passing brought back memories, but wow … she lived to 90!
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My better half’s grandparents are 91 and 93 and still going strong. They even live on their own and drive. It amazes me.
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WOW … cheers to them!!!!
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A massing of muppets – gorgeous. I had not seen Jean Stapleton before but she is a woman with a great sense of humour.
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Cuttlefish,
Jean Stapleton established legendary status in the 1970s TV show All in the Family. Here’s the intro.
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My goodness!! What a voice. Looks like she was having fun though.
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Hard to imagine her on Broadway, thus why I used the clip with her and the Muppets. But her Edith Bunker character is a classic!
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I should know to come here to get my news. I had no idea about the death of Jean Stapleton until I read it here. I loved the video, Frank, it’s a perfect tribute.
I hope you have a great week!
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Alex,
Glad you appreciated the tribute. Once I had the news, I needed the fitting clip for this post!
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And you found it!
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Enjoyed her so much…she had a great talent..
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Cheers Zannyro,
Glad you enjoyed this.
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Reblogged this on Fiction Favorites and commented:
This is a nice clip of jean Stapleton and thought you would enjoy the memory
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Nice post. Reblogged on fiction Favorites
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John,
Many thanks … on my way over!
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I must say i was saddened to hear of Ms. Stapleton’s passing – A part of my childhood has passed, as well.
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Words4,
Welcome first-time commenter. However you found your way here, glad to have you. Your words about Jean Stapleton are shared by many.
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Whew. You’ve been busy. We were hiding from the heat and humidity – even the dog drooped on her walks.
Oh, love all dingbats – especially Jean Stapleton’s Edith. (Wish some of those were in re-runs this summer – real period pieces now.) She was a great actress off TV, too.
Thanks for the video and hope your week goes well
(and I don’t know why your blog isn’t showing up in my reader – but I can find you, …HA! you’re not hiding are you?…it’s just some summer oddness on WP I imagine)
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Mouse,
It seems the reader has been on the fritz lately. Oh well … beyond my control – but I’m here. 😉 … and busy!
I recall being in Houston one August … wow … now that’s humidity! Take care of Mollie … meanwhile I realize RC will stay in the AC.
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as previously mentioned, she had a small but effective role in the movie “michael” with john travolta and andie macdowell. mcdowell. woman with long curly hair.
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Rich,
Ah ha … Why do I sense that Andie was the reason for your comment. 😉
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i plead the 18th amendment.
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But that amendment was overturned! 😉
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so were the bottles, eventually.
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KB starts in the morning in about two weeks.
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gonna miss CR. i like that team. they’re not too over the top.
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Maybe she’ll have a role.
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probably back to the financial stuff like she was doing with SO.
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I had a very ho-hum weekend in paradise, apart from playing the piano, which was really great. You sound as though you’ve been extremely busy and enjoying life. RIP Jean. Very funny clip, Frank. 🙂
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Sylvia,
Ho-hum has its place … so I hope the weather was good enough for you to enjoy your weekend in Paradise.
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Sounds like a great week-end. I loved All in the Family and Jean Stapleton’s character!
I love this one!
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Val,
Many thanks for this video as I don’t know this on. It also serves as a reminder of the great Tony Randall.
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Thanks so much for including the clip of Jean Stapleton singing “Play A Simple Melody” along with the Muppets. Her Edith character in “All In The Family” changed America forever, while the tune by Irving Berlin remains one his masterpieces.
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How wonderful you had a lovely week. You were definitely busy with some wonderful preoccupations, Frank. And I’m glad you remembered Jean Stapleton today. I have very fond memories of the many roles she played. I think the last one for me might have been “You’ve Got Mail” with her role as bookkeeper in the bookstore. She was a wonderfully diverse talent. Hope you have a great week. 🙂
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Debra,
Yep – Jean Stapleton was much more than Edith Bunker!
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You’re a busy man! Love Edith B.
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Audra,
Busy with good things. 🙂
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I see that Frank and I smile 🙂
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… and for early morning, that’s good!
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we had lots and lots of wind and rain this weekend…but plants loved it but not the little river turtles. 😦
great you had some fun times with family and may Jean S. rest in peace. wow, 90 years young. ☺
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Sunshine,
Unfortunately, too much rain isn’t a good thing. Hope no flooding.
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some people and little turtles had flooding disasters–unfortunately. the force of nature…what can we say.
happy Wednesday!
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Thanks for the update!
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Cool Blog.
Thanks for dropping by mine, dear. X
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Inner Chick,
Welcome first-time commenter. Val is a regular here, so she can tell you more about what this place is about.
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Remember, Frank, YOU ASKED. Our daughter and her boyfriend arrived about 8:30 Friday evening from Chicago, and we ate a late dinner at a new Chinese restaurant close to where we live: http://www.athensdynasty.com/
On Sat. we had a relaxing day with the kids and had a couple of nice family meals. On Sun. we hosted my wife’s side of the family because our daughter hadn’t seen any of them for 2 years. Before they left for Chicago on Mon.
my wife, son, and I had lunch with them at a 50s diner uptown.
A good time was had by all.
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John,
I asked so I thank you for sharing … and it seems you had a good weekend in Bobcat Land. I checked out the restaurant, and wow … a large menu.
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My weekend was bloody freezing! But I didn’t have to do very much, which is ideal and very rarely happens!
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Rose,
Sometimes calm, low-key weekends are quite nice! … but I hope the temps go up.
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