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A hilarious TEDtalk celebration of lifelong female friendship
https://www.ted.com/talks/jane_fonda_and_lily_tomlin_a_hilarious_celebr…

All-Star ‘Peter Gunn’ Session with John Williams, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock Pays Tribute to Henry Mancini

Composer Henry Mancini (1924-1994) became famous for his hit theme from the TV detective series Peter Gunn, and his music for such movies as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Days of Wine and Roses, and The Pink Panther. Now, former colleagues, including John Williams and Quincy Jones, are collaborating on an upcoming tribute album featuring some of Mancini’s most memorable tunes. CBS correspondent Tracy Smith visited the recording studio, and talked with Williams, Jones, music producer Gregg Field, and Mancini’s daughters, Felice and Monica, about honoring a Hollywood legend.

For more info: https://www.jwfan.com/?p=14414

Jack's Joke 1913 Edison Studio Directed by Allen Ramsey
Restored by The Library of Congress.

Jack's Joke is a short theatrical scene, put to film to demonstrate Edison's Kinetophone sound system. And given that it's 1913, and talkies wouldn't really catch on for another fourteen years, it's quite the impressive achievement.

Though the kinetophone was developed in West Orange and some experimental filming was done there, the films were shot at Edison's Bronx studio.

75th anniversary of Paramount Pictures January 1987.
How many can you name (No peeking until you've tried once!)
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Front row: (sitting) Martha Raye, Dana Andrews, Liz Taylor, Frances Dee, Joel McCrea, Harry Dean Stanton, Harrison Ford, Jennifer Beals, Marlee Matlin, Danny de Vito

2nd row: Olivia de Havilland, Kevin Costner, Cornel Wilde, Don Ameche, DeForest Kelley, Tom Cruise, Charlton Heston, Penny Marshall, Bob Hope, Victor Mature, Elizabeth McGovern, Robert De Niro

3rd row: Andrew McCarthy, Henry Winkler, Anthony Perkins, Robert Stack, Mark Harmon, Faye Dunaway, Buddy Rogers, Gregory Peck, Debra Winger, Timothy Hutton

4th row: Jane Russell, Mike Connors, John Travolta, Janet Leigh, Charles Bronson, Ted Danson, Louis Gossett Jr, Ryan O'Neal, Rhonda Fleming, Leonard Nimoy

5th row: William Shatner, Peter Graves, Molly Ringwald, Dorothy Lamour, Olivia Newton-John, Cindy Williams, Matthew Broderick, Gene Hackman, Walter Matthau, Robin Williams

Top row: Ali MacGraw, Burt Lancaster, Scott Baio, Rhea Perlman, Bruce Dern, James Caan, Glenn Ford, Fred MacMurray, Shelley Long, Jimmy Stewart

Plus all those they missed: https://aframe.oscars.org/news/in-memoriam

Even I didn't know this!
https://www.facebook.com/AreYOUontheCrewList/posts/pfbid02TCLVm6oN1XgUM…

Excerpted from Dean Goodine's book "They Don't Pay Me To Say No: My Life in Film and Television Props" available at Amazon.

Gotta love this even if it's not 100% on subject:

Me too evolves:
https://www.facebook.com/AreYOUontheCrewList/posts/pfbid0qLeEvQRjKELLZR…

The newest Industry Guild

See more at: https://propertymastersguild.org/

29th Annual SAG-AFTRA Awards - In Memorium
We lost so many good ones last year 😢

This is perseverance. Her story is no history! (get it? 😂)

Today, February 20, 2023, marks nine years since Sarah Jones lost her life while working on the movie ‘Midnight Rider’.
A fellow crewmate and friend of Sarah’s, Karen, wrote a letter a few months after Sarah’s death in 2014. It is powerful and expresses who Sarah was.

Karen closes her letter with:
““People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Well… Sarah Jones made me feel good; and for that, I am FOREVER grateful.”
I hope you will take a few moments to read it.
Richard Jones, father of Sarah Jones
Present day introduction from Karen -
Nine years ago, on February 20, I thought I was going to die. When the train came to a stop, I realized I was alive. Unfortunately, the person I hugged moments before stepping on the trestle, was not.
Never Forget, Never Again.
In Solidarity,
Karen

Original letter follows:
August 1, 2014

Dear Family and Friends, Your care, concern, kind words and meaningful messages have been soothing to my soul. So Thank You for your thoughts and prayers. I sincerely appreciate your patience and apologize for taking so long to write, but hope you sympathize with my pain. The accident has been hard to bear and healing has not come easy; as I’ve yet to be released to return to work.

Though time has passed my heart is still heavy and thoughts remain with the families affected. Thinking particularly of my friend, it goes without saying, I miss Sarah Jones.
Sarah’s aura was pleasant and peaceful, her energy so kind. She was an absolute joy to be around. Keva and I rooted for her since meeting on her first television series in Charleston, where as an intern Sarah stood out. Impressed, Keva and I said, “That little girl needs to get paid!” ☺

Sarah hustled with a smile and worked with confidence and respect for the Camera Department that was full of professionals committed to teaching her the craft she would one day excel at. Excel she did. I’m glad I got to witness her evolution and celebrate her success by giving her a high five the day she told me she was finally getting paid!
Back in the day Sarah helped my sister and I fulfill a dream of ours. She volunteered to make our first short film “Letters From Home.” What a wonderful crew! Keva and I hold the utmost level of appreciation and gratitude for each person who helped too.

As this day finds us, I consider myself the last person on earth to receive a hug from Sarah. I believe God had me wait, and wait and wait to get that hug before stepping on the trestle. Most of the crew had gone on to set up. We reunited when she stepped off to get something.

Sarah’s energy matched the beauty of the day. Radiant, as defined by Merriam-Webster. She was Super happy to see me, as was I to see her! With arms stretched wide Sarah ran down the slope on the side of the tracks and right into my arms! We hugged so tight we spun around… It was pure joy!!!
To have that juxtaposed with what was to happen less than 30 minutes later was pure pain.

On a film set TIME is the most valuable commodity. I wish the First AD had spent the time to call a “flag on the play” and investigate when she found out before stepping on the trestle, that there was a possibility of a 3rd train. I wish something would have been done with the new information, something to find out just how close the impending possibility was.

On May 28th Dr. Maya Angelou went home to be with the Lord. As millions mourn her passing and celebrate her legacy, I’m comforted by her words and life wisdom that are now brought to light in my heart. She said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Well… Sarah Jones made me feel good; and for that, I am FOREVER grateful.
Most sincerely,
Karen

Compelling documentary about the story behind the production of "High Noon"

So great to see that Sarah Jones did not die for no good reason. Please honor her by maintaining safe sets. And remember, "if you see something, say something."

Another nice piece from Dean Goodine