Random Comments (RH)

[Palehorse]

I try to catch the evening NBC network news with Brian Williams every night. Over his tenure as the regular talking head for each evening's broadcast, I've built up a measure of respect for the man; at least as much respect as is possible to muster up given the current trend of sensationalism in the media. I like the fact that he and his team end each newscast with a positive / inspirational story, and tonight was no exception.

It isn't much, but this evening he gained some additional respect in my view by not showing up for work, and having Lester Holt stand in for him. Why?

His daughter Allison, is performing in a play this evening. Now that in itself probably doesn't do much for the average reader here, nor should it for me now that I think of it, because Allison is 26 years old. One would think daddy would have had his fill of plays that his little girl was in, but this is a bit different.

Allison is starring in the role of Peter Pan; live on television. That too probably is no big deal for most of you, but the thing is since she was a child she has always wanted to be Peter Pan, and for that brief period in life wherein magic truly exists in real life, she was Peter Pan. And she never let that dream go even into adult-hood.

Of course daddy knew, and he, mom, and the grandparents fed that dream when she was a little girl; which served to make it even more real for her as a child. And tonight she will truly be Peter Pan, flying and all, on NBC at 8:00pm eastern time. And though she is a 26 year old adult, she is still daddy's little girl and daddy could not / would not miss this for the world.

I get that. And I applaud Brian Williams for continuing to support the dreams of his children, and yes even the dreams of his parents. (Which is another story altogether).

I believe I will watch this just because I want to see his daughter do well, realize her dream, and hopefully see daddy burst through the doors to congratulate his daughter once the credits start to roll.

Break a leg Allison Williams ! (And BE Peter Pan for the millions who will watch tonight. May you inspire hundreds with your performance, and spark a few more Peter Pans in the viewing audience, to take up the role once you outgrow it). . . 

[The Troll]

 

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[libby]

I try to catch the evening NBC network news with Brian Williams every night. Over his tenure as the regular talking head for each evening's broadcast, I've built up a measure of respect for the man; at least as much respect as is possible to muster up given the current trend of sensationalism in the media. I like the fact that he and his team end each newscast with a positive / inspirational story, and tonight was no exception.

It isn't much, but this evening he gained some additional respect in my view by not showing up for work, and having Lester Holt stand in for him. Why?

His daughter Allison, is performing in a play this evening. Now that in itself probably doesn't do much for the average reader here, nor should it for me now that I think of it, because Allison is 26 years old. One would think daddy would have had his fill of plays that his little girl was in, but this is a bit different.

Allison is starring in the role of Peter Pan; live on television. That too probably is no big deal for most of you, but the thing is since she was a child she has always wanted to be Peter Pan, and for that brief period in life wherein magic truly exists in real life, she was Peter Pan. And she never let that dream go even into adult-hood.

Of course daddy knew, and he, mom, and the grandparents fed that dream when she was a little girl; which served to make it even more real for her as a child. And tonight she will truly be Peter Pan, flying and all, on NBC at 8:00pm eastern time. And though she is a 26 year old adult, she is still daddy's little girl and daddy could not / would not miss this for the world.

I get that. And I applaud Brian Williams for continuing to support the dreams of his children, and yes even the dreams of his parents. (Which is another story altogether).

I believe I will watch this just because I want to see his daughter do well, realize her dream, and hopefully see daddy burst through the doors to congratulate his daughter once the credits start to roll.

Break a leg Allison Williams ! (And BE Peter Pan for the millions who will watch tonight. May you inspire hundreds with your performance, and spark a few more Peter Pans in the viewing audience, to take up the role once you outgrow it). . . 

Eloquent, Palehorse.  I am also a fan of Brian Williams.   

[Purplelady1040]

I try to catch the evening NBC network news with Brian Williams every night. Over his tenure as the regular talking head for each evening's broadcast, I've built up a measure of respect for the man; at least as much respect as is possible to muster up given the current trend of sensationalism in the media. I like the fact that he and his team end each newscast with a positive / inspirational story, and tonight was no exception.

It isn't much, but this evening he gained some additional respect in my view by not showing up for work, and having Lester Holt stand in for him. Why?

His daughter Allison, is performing in a play this evening. Now that in itself probably doesn't do much for the average reader here, nor should it for me now that I think of it, because Allison is 26 years old. One would think daddy would have had his fill of plays that his little girl was in, but this is a bit different.

Allison is starring in the role of Peter Pan; live on television. That too probably is no big deal for most of you, but the thing is since she was a child she has always wanted to be Peter Pan, and for that brief period in life wherein magic truly exists in real life, she was Peter Pan. And she never let that dream go even into adult-hood.

Of course daddy knew, and he, mom, and the grandparents fed that dream when she was a little girl; which served to make it even more real for her as a child. And tonight she will truly be Peter Pan, flying and all, on NBC at 8:00pm eastern time. And though she is a 26 year old adult, she is still daddy's little girl and daddy could not / would not miss this for the world.

I get that. And I applaud Brian Williams for continuing to support the dreams of his children, and yes even the dreams of his parents. (Which is another story altogether).

I believe I will watch this just because I want to see his daughter do well, realize her dream, and hopefully see daddy burst through the doors to congratulate his daughter once the credits start to roll.

Break a leg Allison Williams ! (And BE Peter Pan for the millions who will watch tonight. May you inspire hundreds with your performance, and spark a few more Peter Pans in the viewing audience, to take up the role once you outgrow it). . . 

Brian Williams has been one of the few news reporters that I like.

[Henry Hawk]

I'm not a fan of Brian Williams, but I watched about 5 minutes and that was about all I could take.   Watching Christopher Walken as Captain Hook was like watching a SNL skit...

His daughter did okay, but I have a hard time with a girl playing a guys part....I never did quite get that in the Peter Pan movie.....

[Locutus]

His daughter did okay, but I have a hard time with a girl playing a guys part....I never did quite get that in the Peter Pan movie.....

Maybe because Peter Pan is a fairy. 

[The Troll]

Maybe because Peter Pan is a fairy. 

         

[Bo D]

I have always hated musicals, but I tried to watch it anyway. Made it about five minutes in and gave up. Then I remembered how much I hated the original with Mary Martin when I was a kid.

[Locutus]

I've never been able to watch that start to finish. 

[Locutus]

Some interesting info on why Peter Pan is typically played by a woman. 

http://www.people.com/article/why-peter-pan-played-by-woman

[Purplelady1040]

I've never been able to watch that start to finish.

I never have either! It is just not one of my favorites!

[Exterminator]

[Locutus]

Today is 12-13-14.  It's the last day you can write the date as a series of sequential numbers until the year 2103. On that date, those folks will be able to write 01/02/03 for the first time since the century when it was last written; January 2nd, 2003.

[Henry Hawk]

Today is 12-13-14.  It's the last day you can write the date as a series of sequential numbers until the year 2103. On that date, those folks will be able to write 01/02/03 for the first time since the century when it was last written; January 2nd, 2003.

That's funny just this afternoon, I did this. I rarely write checks but I did today....

[Locutus]