The picture link below will bring you to a brief history, and more pictures, of the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, Michigan.
Remember when cars boasted “…body by Fisher…”? (the stage coach logo is the original Cadillac model).
The theatre was remodeled in 1961 and “Fiddler on the Roof” opened there (as the poster says “PRIOR TO BROADWAY”) in 1963.
There’s a video at the bottom.
The “Fiddler” poster, which was done by an artist by the name of Tom Morrow (he did a few other posters for Broadway, as well) reminded me of Marc Chagall’s art, which is why I posted “The Rooster” up above.
The picture was taken by Margaret Holland and entered in an international wildlife photography contest.
This link to the DAILY MAIL website has more of the photographs entered.
There are microscopic animals, insects, birds, a lizard, and some plants…..wildlife in its broadest sense.
I just discovered this.
I was aware of Eno’s Music for airports, but i had no idea that it had been scored for acoustic instruments instead of synthesizer.
Great poster, Stel … with it’s ..um… very apt yellow background.
(Don’t get an orchestra seat near the eaves. Not even in a raincoat.)
I, too, love the small basset dancer on the left!
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This is a filmed revival of the live basset stage musical…. so that we can watch it with its original, amazing cast of basset greats!
It’s known and loved for their memorable howlings….
and the original choreography by Jerome Doggins.
Oh, my… can it get any better?
…
It stars the inimitable Zero Bassetel…. who really needs no introduction.
I’ve always wondered, though, why his dogparents nicknamed him Zero. He says his mother did it, as a warning… but he grew up to be anything but!
Watch for a young Bea Bea Arfur as the matchmaker….you’ll recognise her by her husky growl, along with her imposing height (for a basset hound).
Those attributes helped propel her to television stardom … first as Archie Barker’s nemesis on BTV’s “All in the Kennel”… spun off into her own show, “Paw’d”….. and later, returning as one of the “Golden Lab Girls”.
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Trivia…. how many know that the book for this musical was adapted from short tales written by celebrated Doggish storyteller, Sholem I’like’em?
But, as StelBel notes, the title (and her poster) were suggested by several paintings by the Russian-French Doggish artist, Bark Shagall.
….
As Stel posted… the humans did a Pale imitation…
(That’s actually a horrible pun, sorry.)
Since their production starred, you know… people… in the canine roles, it lacks the charm of the basset original.
…
And because, with their human delicacy, they pussyfooted (always a bad sign) around the title, and called it “Fiddler,” instead of “Piddler” …
There’s no real reason for them to have slavishly copied the aptly-colored yellow background of Stel’s “Piddler” poster.
But whatever StelBel does, the human copydogs must do too…
well, except, I guess, actually piddle on the roof.
I was very eager to read your review, Susan, and, as usual, you didn’t disappoint! Thanks!
(and, to everybody: I just wanted to make certain that you all know that I did not take part in any “piddlin’ ” that was included in the original Basset production, notthat Susaneven hinted that I did. As close as I am to all the canine stars and crew, they know that, as a human, I do draw the line at certain activities.)
My eyes were at half-mast last night (which was why I posted earlier than my normal time), so I ended up choosing the wrong version of the poster. Last year, I changed the title a little, and that’s the one I meant to post last night. Here it is:
The picture link below will bring you to a brief history, and more pictures, of the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, Michigan.
Remember when cars boasted “…body by Fisher…”? (the stage coach logo is the original Cadillac model).
The theatre was remodeled in 1961 and “Fiddler on the Roof” opened there (as the poster says “PRIOR TO BROADWAY”) in 1963.
There’s a video at the bottom.
The “Fiddler” poster, which was done by an artist by the name of Tom Morrow (he did a few other posters for Broadway, as well) reminded me of Marc Chagall’s art, which is why I posted “The Rooster” up above.
I always thought it was Chagall!
Love that Basset dancing on the lower left.
The Dance by Marc Chagall
God I love Chagall
This one has, to me, even more aspects of your “Piddler” poster… though maybe the yellow background and the fiddle make me think that.
.
Four, four and a half feet higher, and you’re over, boy… and outta here!
C’mon, you got this!
,
We know Happy’s going to like this one.
BUNNY!
Her name is Jack. 😀
The picture was taken by Margaret Holland and entered in an international wildlife photography contest.
This link to the DAILY MAIL website has more of the photographs entered.
There are microscopic animals, insects, birds, a lizard, and some plants…..wildlife in its broadest sense.
You have got to love those ears. 🙂
Long ears. Jumping.
Donkeys are the bunnies of the equine world.
toffee fudge
i love this musical! your choices of the music videos are super! what a great way to fall asleep. thanks.
I agree. But, I will never think of it without thinking of “Piddler on the Roof”.
Piddle?
My house smells like puppy pee.
Thanks(?) for sharing.
LOL
Good night people and pets.
I just discovered this.
I was aware of Eno’s Music for airports, but i had no idea that it had been scored for acoustic instruments instead of synthesizer.
Wow… “Piddler on the Roof”!
Great poster, Stel … with it’s ..um… very apt yellow background.
(Don’t get an orchestra seat near the eaves. Not even in a raincoat.)
I, too, love the small basset dancer on the left!
…
This is a filmed revival of the live basset stage musical…. so that we can watch it with its original, amazing cast of basset greats!
It’s known and loved for their memorable howlings….
and the original choreography by Jerome Doggins.
Oh, my… can it get any better?
…
It stars the inimitable Zero Bassetel…. who really needs no introduction.
I’ve always wondered, though, why his dogparents nicknamed him Zero. He says his mother did it, as a warning… but he grew up to be anything but!
Watch for a young Bea Bea Arfur as the matchmaker….you’ll recognise her by her husky growl, along with her imposing height (for a basset hound).
Those attributes helped propel her to television stardom … first as Archie Barker’s nemesis on BTV’s “All in the Kennel”… spun off into her own show, “Paw’d”….. and later, returning as one of the “Golden Lab Girls”.
…
Trivia…. how many know that the book for this musical was adapted from short tales written by celebrated Doggish storyteller, Sholem I’like’em?
But, as StelBel notes, the title (and her poster) were suggested by several paintings by the Russian-French Doggish artist, Bark Shagall.
….
As Stel posted… the humans did a Pale imitation…
(That’s actually a horrible pun, sorry.)
Since their production starred, you know… people… in the canine roles, it lacks the charm of the basset original.
…
And because, with their human delicacy, they pussyfooted (always a bad sign) around the title, and called it “Fiddler,” instead of “Piddler” …
There’s no real reason for them to have slavishly copied the aptly-colored yellow background of Stel’s “Piddler” poster.
But whatever StelBel does, the human copydogs must do too…
well, except, I guess, actually piddle on the roof.
Absolutely love the poster and love your story about it. So creative! I wouldn’t be too sure, though, that they didn’t actually piddle on the roof.
I was very eager to read your review, Susan, and, as usual, you didn’t disappoint! Thanks!
(and, to everybody: I just wanted to make certain that you all know that I did not take part in any “piddlin’ ” that was included in the original Basset production, not that Susan even hinted that I did. As close as I am to all the canine stars and crew, they know that, as a human, I do draw the line at certain activities.)
We will take your word for that.
And, I hope so!
My eyes were at half-mast last night (which was why I posted earlier than my normal time), so I ended up choosing the wrong version of the poster. Last year, I changed the title a little, and that’s the one I meant to post last night. Here it is:
I guess that makes sitting up close, in the orchestra seats, a little safer… depending, of course, on where the “woof” is located.
Raincoats are still a good idea…some splash is always a possibility!