Good News

Starring:June Allyson, Peter Lawford, Patricia Marshall, Joan McCracken, Ray McDonald, Mel TormÃ©, Robert E. Strickland, Donald MacBride, Tom Dugan, Clinton Sundberg, Loren Tindall, Connie Gilchrist, Morris Ankrum, Georgia Lee, Jane Green, King Baggot, Hal Bell, Bill Harbach, Shirley Jean Rickert, Mary Stuart
Director: Charles Walters
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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Tait College football captain Tommy Marlowe (Peter Lawford) is used to getting any girl he wants. When new coed Pat McClellan (Patricia Marshall) arrives on campus sporting racy fashions and pseudo-French phrases, he decides he wants her. But Pat only has eyes for men with millions, so Tommy enlists sweet Connie Lane (June Allyson), Pat's sorority sister who is working her way through Tait as an assistant librarian, to help him learn French. Tommy falls for down-to-Earth Connie, who falls for him right back, but his ego gets in the way when Pat does a turnabout and decides she does want him after all.

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Tait College football captain Tommy Marlowe (Peter Lawford) is used to getting any girl he wants. When new coed Pat McClellan (Patricia Marshall) arrives on campus sporting racy fashions and pseudo-French phrases, he decides he wants her. But Pat only has eyes for men with millions, so Tommy enlists sweet Connie Lane (June Allyson), Pat's sorority sister who is working her way through Tait as an assistant librarian, to help him learn French. Tommy falls for down-to-Earth Connie, who falls for him right back, but his ego gets in the way when Pat does a turnabout and decides she does want him after all.

Based on the Broadway play and 1930s musical, Good News is an enthusiastic, good-hearted romp through late-'20s college life. Broadway actress Joan McCracken as Connie's roommate Babe Doolittle exudes energy as she leads nearly all the musical numbers, particularly shining in "Good News" and "Pass the Peace Pipe." A young Mel Tormé sings a lovely reprise of "The Best Things in Life Are Free," and one of the signature songs, "The Varsity Drag," is led by Allyson and Lawford showcasing their dancing and singing talents (Lawford is a better hoofer than vocalist). Though the movie seems mainly constructed around the musical numbers, the writing is sharp and the cast members seems to be enjoying themselves. Director Charles Walters went on to direct Easter Parade and The Unsinkable Molly Brown, and screenwriters Betty Comden and Adolph Green would make their mark with, among others, On the Town and Singin' in the Rain. --Dana Van Nest

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Old movies for young children.......2007-03-08

When my granddaughter was practicing her French one day, it reminded me of the movie Good News which I saw when I was a young girl. I thought how refreshing it would be for my grandchildren to see a good old fashioned musical with lots of laughter and fun. I wasn't wrong. The girls enjoyed it (more than the young boys) and everyone watched it to the inevitable end when boy gets girl. No foul language, no killings, no blatant SEX scenes. Just good fun.

The MGM glory-days!.......2007-01-11

Count the number of dancers in those spectacular dance sequences. It is amazing. Every student at Tate College must have danced in them. The "Pass That Peacepipe" and final "Good New" numbers I have on constant re-run, never tire of seeing them.

picture good;quality bad.......2007-01-04

I gave myself a headache trying to watch this d.v.d
It should have been a most enjoyable movie but the quality of the d.v.d was so bad it was unwatchable.
(I must say here that the fault was in the d.v.d not the d.v.d player as I have not had a problem watching d.v.d's before. or since.
I think something should be done to ensure quality of production when running off d.v.d's.

Technicolor Musical in its Prime.......2006-08-29

If you love 40s musicals, you'll love this. Stars June Allyson (recently passed away, R.I.P) in one of the best performances. The part where she and the sorority house mother are misleading Pat (Patricia Marshall) about Tommy's (Peter Lawford) family loosing its money and his father no longer being the "pickle king" is a hoot. Miss Allyson's singing is in more of a Broadway than motion picture musical style. However, it fits her character, Connie, who is an All American Girl type, not a glamour gal. Peter Lawford also puts on a credible show in his singing and dancing. The supporting cast is excellent. Joan McCracken shows off her dancing prowess in the "Pass the Peace Pipe" number. An example of the MGM musical in its prime.

Cast's Sincere Exuberance Saves Cheery College Musical from Pure Cornpone.......2006-07-17

The death of June Allyson this past week is reason enough to revisit one of her most important starring vehicles, this wholesome 1947 MGM college musical from the golly-gee-whiz school of entertainment. Based on a pre-Depression-era stage hit, it's all pretty ridiculous but very sincere with random moments of clever comedy thanks to the formidable team of Betty Comden and Adolph Green with their first screenplay effort. The thin plot involves exuberant co-eds at Tait College and two in particular, conscientious good girl Connie Lane and football hero Tommy Marlowe. The closest thing the film comes to drama is the risk Tommy faces in not being able to play in the big game if he cannot pass his French class, and you can guess who is the only who can tutor him. There is inevitably a snooty gold-digger out to steal Tommy from Connie under the assumption that he is an heir to a pickle fortune. And naturally, there are hijinks galore among the co-eds who have a more vested interest in the big game than their own studies.

The trivial nature of the film is offset primarily by two things. First, there is Allyson, who exudes cornbelt, girl-next-door appeal effortlessly. With her froggy voice and twinkly smile, she shines as Connie despite the fact that she is not inordinately talented as either singer or dancer. As Tommy, Lawford is actually a better dancer than you would expect, but his character is such a flighty dullard that he comes across as rather silly. The second notable factor is a wonderful bouncing ball of a dancer named Joan McCracken, a Broadway performer who plays Connie's comic sidekick Babe Doolittle. Shamefully an obscure footnote now, she is the dynamic center of the energetic if somewhat politically incorrect "Pass the Peace Pipe" production number, a dazzling example of finely coordinated MGM choreography at its best. Another example of that craftsmanship is the final "Varsity Drag" number where dozens of dancers impressively replicate the moves of Allyson and Lawford in synchronized lockstep. This will definitely not suit everyone's taste, even lovers of MGM musicals, but it is a worthy tribute to Allyson's appeal and the kind of musical that would never be made again without some hint of cynicism.

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ABC News 20/20 Joel Siegel's Gift

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Lessons for Dylan

ASIN: B000QXCPLI
Release Date: 2007-05-17

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In his 2003 book, "Lessons for Dylan", Good Morning America's Joel Siegel passes on life lessons to his son, Dylan, who was born just as Joel began his battle with cancer. Siegel was 54 when he was diagnosed with colon cancer. Only two weeks later, he found he was going to be a father for the first time. "I knew my father pretty well; I was almost 40 when he died," Siegel said. "I faced the very real possibility that Dylan would never know me unless I wrote a book." In this 20/20 profile, spend an afternoon with Joel Siegel and his son Dylan. Siegel shares all the things he wants his son to know -- about life's pleasures and sorrows, his Jewish heritage, and the challenges of growing up. This "20/20" show contains the following additional stories: Abby's Story Ruined By TV

GOOD NEWS ABOUT SAD VIEWS tm - DEPRESSION WORK TAPE

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Good News about Sad Views

GOOD NEWS ABOUT SAD VIEWS tm - DEPRESSION WORK TAPE
Starring: Susan Wright P.H.D. , Pat Jankovsky , Michelle Tucker , and Dr. Eric Rauch S.T.M.
Director: Bruce Bynum
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Diagnosing Depression

ASIN: B0000AZVD2
Release Date: 2003-07-15

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AN ANTI-DEPRESSION VIDEO DVD FOR ANYONE SUFFERING WITH DEPRESSING THOUGHTS. One hour and seventeen minutes of depression related support. Not just another overview!!! A daily workable program you can start using today and everyday presented by Dr. W. Eric Rauch S.T.M.: A meditation segment by Dr. Susan Wright Ph. D.: An eleven minute warm up routine by Pat Jankovsky aerobics instruction. This tape was produced with the help of people who have suffered from depression and by Psychologists specializing in depressive disorders. This videotape demonstrates how to create and use positive re-frames to help solve problems and offers a believable approach on how the conscious mind can help heal the subconscious mind along with proper medical treatment. This Anti-Depression Video Work Tape is not designed to take therapy out of the hands of therapists, but is intended to enhance the tools available for treatment. The tape offers a workable daily program, not a one time play tape! This tape is most effective when used as you would use an exercise tape. The best approach may be to view the program in small segments at first. Programs in this tape help break the repetitive negative thinking typical of the depressed patient. Tough issues are addressed (feeling of grief, job or love loss) and better health is promoted through positive thinking. This video teaches how to make positive changes in one's life, how to find group meetings and how to improve communication with others.

For those of you who are not familiar with Major Depression, "Good News About Sad Views" may give you additional insight as to the thinking of the typical depressive. This video may not be as appropriate for young people or people with untreated medical problems. Improper blood/sugar levels and hypothyroidism are just two such examples. This tape is not appropriate for anyone suffering from manic depression. 77 Min.

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Good News about Sad Views.......2004-02-22

I bought this video to better understand a family member who seems to be depressed. The depth of this video pleasantly surprised me. The main spokes person, Dr. Rauch, was comforting and very interesting to listen to. Not only did he explain what depression was but he also gave many helpful tips on ways to feel better. I even found new ways to think about life's difficult situations and new ways to help my depressed family member. I got her to watch the video as well. She felt comfort to know there is help and what she needed to do in order to feel better. In fact after watching the video she made an appointment with her doctor and was properly treated. She is now doing better thanks to your video.

Pema Chodron: Emptiness Is Good News, A Teaching on the Heart Sutra

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Pema Chodron: Emptiness Is Good News, A Teaching on the Heart Sutra

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Recorded live in Berkeley, CA 1998. Talk 4 of Pema Chodron's first City Retreat, Meditation in Action. An introduction to mahayana with a summary commentary on the Heart Sutra and working with groundlessness. There are a few audio clitches towards the end during the Q&A.

ABC News Good Morning America: 30 Year Anniversary

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PATO FALLS FLAT ON HIS ASS AGAIN !!

Spreading the Good News Live
Starring: Pato Banton , and Reggae Revolution
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SPREADING THE GOOD WORD LIVE (BANTON,PATO)

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PATO FALLS FLAT ON HIS ASS AGAIN !!.......2004-06-20

Pato Banton used to be the cute boy of reggae...time has gone, no new songs, he keeps gettng crazier and fatter...I think it is time to settle down, and take care of all the out-of-wedlock children you have fathered, don't you ? There was a time when Pato could ram the dance..now it seem like he just want to ram up virgins under 16...Warning for parents..DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DAUGHTERS ALONE WITH THIS GUY...HE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TAKING ADVANTAGE OF YOUNG GIRLS FROM COAST TO COAST...One day the law will catch up with all entertainers who play on the innocence of their fans...the ones that get caught up in the music, and are left wondering what happened...best stay out of the US..They prosecute for the things you like to do, Mr Banton..

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Features Carroll Gardens footage from 1974!
All cops should be this way

The Super Cops
Starring: Ron Leibman , David Selby , Sheila Frazier , Pat Hingle , and Dan Frazer
Director: Gordon Parks
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Release Date: 2004-05-25

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Features Carroll Gardens footage from 1974!.......2005-11-09

Wow! Some really cool scenes shot in Carroll Gardens,Brooklyn in 1974(back then it was just known as Red Hook). Watch especially for the scene on the corner of 1st Place and Court St, there is Sergi's Candy store (now known as "Thakor Brothers" newsstand), then the reverse angle across the street and we see the "Brand New" Citibank which is still there! You can also see "The Pub" on the corner of Carroll St and Court St. That's not all! The next scene is shot on the corner of 2nd Place and Court St. You see a nice shot of the old "A & P" Supermarket, and the old fashioned lamp post that used to be on the corner! For other cool Carroll Gardens movie scenes see "The Idolmaker" from 1979 (nice shots of Luquer St and Smith St and Nelson) and the brief scene in Goodfellas shot on W 9th Street and Smith St.

All cops should be this way.......2003-08-08

The book was great , couldnt put it down. But the movie is actually better in this case because the cop actors are so good! Even though its an action movie, these guys will make you laugh.
Guaranteed fun.

Charlie Rose with Tzipi Livni; Charlie Gibson (August 16, 2006)

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Charlie Rose with Tzipi Livni; Charlie Gibson (August 16, 2006)

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Tzipi Livni, Foreign Minister of Israel discusses the Middle East conflict and the UN resolution to bring a multinational force to lebanon. In the second installment of a two-part conversation with Charles Gibson, the anchor for ABC News' World News, discusses his transition from host of Good Morning America to lead anchor. He also discusses his working relationship with Diane Sawyer.

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The Good News About Cancer

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Good News...How Hospitals Heal Themselves

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Good News...How Hospitals Heal Themselves

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The documentary(56 M) aired on PBS and its companion book The Nun and the Bureaucrat...introduce the practice of systems thinking. The viewer will see in a hospital setting how workers and managers learn to manage things they cant control, learning on the job to make continual improvement a rewarding everyday experience.

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