May 20, 2004
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The Daily News
1 So...Tony Randall walks into a bar...
2 Those hip to the DN instantly know the meaning of
walking into a bar. Those new to the DN instantly
say, "Huh?" Those writing the DN instantly say,
"Who the Hell is Tony Randall?"
3 Just...don't get old.
4 So...the Sharks...
5 M'bad.
6 It would appear that the Santa Clara County
supervisors approved the construction of a music
hall at the fairgrounds. This took place a couple of
days ago. The vote was unanimous, 5-0. At a
glance, this sounds awesome. We'll have another
place for concerts and awesome events, not to
mention parking galore.
7 Personally, I have a bit of a problem with it. Don't
get me wrong; I LOVE the idea of another big
place in town to bring in concerts and shows. It's
just location and association that troubles me. The
fairgrounds has its own schtick: it is the home of
doll shows, gun shows, horse circuses, and the
county fair. Vietnamese New Years is now a
tradition there. It has always been a sort of genteel
place; if you've absolutely nothing to do, you cruise
past the fairgrounds to see if there is any action.
8 Generally, the fairgrounds is sort of like the last
person you call to chill with when you are
completely out of people and things to do. It just
has that sort of connotation associated with it.
9 Don't get me wrong; the fairgrounds isn't without
its charm. Everyone probably has some memory
of riding the swing ride, or of chomping down a
teriyaki stick. Maybe you witnessed your first
six-ton pig at the fairgrounds. Life's good.
10 But a concert hall? U2 playing at the pigsty? It
just doesn't work, for whatever reason. I can't
help feeling that a downtown location would have
worked a lot better.
11 Downtown is cool, at night, but a simple walk
in the daylight would show that it is shamefully
lacking in basic hipness. It's almost as though
downtown in the daylight is embarrassed of
itself, as when you first wake up and look
like the pale beast you really are. You need the
lighting and makeup to put your best side out
there to the public, or all turns grim pretty
quickly. Deep down, we know that we are all
horrible looking beasts.
12 Downtown needs a lot more than just fountains
and the Fairmont. It looks great; it has charm,
but it also needs all the help it can get. A music
hall downtown would have been a step in the
right direction.
13 But I guess the music hall will now be out to
pasture on Senter Road.
14 There's an old saying:" A camel is a horse created
by a committee."
15 I can't help feeling that we have a brand new
camel on the horizon.
16 Well, I guess I'll be singing a different tune
when Blink and Fifty Cent fill the joint in two
years, but until then, I think I'll cruise past the
place waiting patiently for the doll show.
17 Peace.
Comments (2)
Tony Randell was awesome. He always will be. And if you're too young to know who he is, check out Nick at Nite or some other random station playing The Odd Couple and you'll see why he is so cool.
one of the great theatre people ever. thanks for giving him the respect he deserves. i always felt he was a bit prissy, but he respected grammar, and he loved real theatre beyond all measure.
he will indeed be missed, and is certainly a major fave among those in the know.
i always wanted to play oscar in the odd couple, by the way.
thanks for your comments, and REALLY thanks for all the musings and ramblings in your daily xanga!
i stand in awe...
H!
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