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pandora_spocks · 02-01-2003, 03:08 PM

I watched DVD at 2 this morning and it was one of my favorite episodes. Although, I'm a bit curious about the song Millie sang for her audition. Is that an actual song or was it just written for the show? Either way, it's truly was a work of art!

Leigh Ann · 02-01-2003, 04:33 PM

Which song was this one, I can't remember. Was it "One of these days," or something like that? If it was, I think it's a real song, because Thelma sang it also on "Mama's Family," one of my fave shows and also where I got my username.

Lolac · 02-01-2003, 04:43 PM

You mean her "audition" song? It was made up for the show. I think she is such a scream! That is one of my favorite episodes! I love when Mel does his ventriloquism routine. Lolac

pandora_spocks · 02-01-2003, 05:06 PM

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Originally posted by Lolac
You mean her "audition" song? It was made up for the show. I think she is such a scream! That is one of my favorite episodes! I love when Mel does his ventriloquism routine. Lolac

yep! the audition song. i think i woke up everyone in my house this morning for laughing so hard. not to mention i had the tube up really loud during that song. hehe.

I rewinded my tape and wrote down the lyrics.

My heart got a smash in the face,
That night I will never erase,
You saw me standing 'neath the sun and the stars
And I was something to see
And you just hold out my aching heart
And kicked it right in the knee
My heart has a terrible scar
I'll get you for this, wherever you are
But first I'll kill myself
I'm funny that way
But seriously, darling, you're okay.

MTM1Fan · 02-01-2003, 06:51 PM

"But first I'll kill myself, I'm funny that way"

LOL!! That line is SO funny.

pandora_spocks · 02-01-2003, 07:21 PM

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Originally posted by MTM1Fan
"But first I'll kill myself, I'm funny that way"

LOL!! That line is SO funny.

I agree!

Leigh Ann · 02-01-2003, 07:45 PM

Well-I guessed the wrong song! I do remember that one now! I think it's so funny!

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I remembered, "One of These Days," Millie's niece sings it at every family function! It was in the ep where Allan Brady wants to do a documentary at Rob's house, and Millie and Jerry's anniversary party is the same night.

pandora_spocks · 02-01-2003, 08:07 PM

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Originally posted by MamaFan
Well-I guessed the wrong song! I do remember that one now! I think it's so funny! .
I remembered, "One of These Days," Millie's niece sings it at every family function! It was in the ep where Allan Brady wants to do a documentary at Rob's house, and Millie and Jerry's anniversary party is the same night.

I remember that episode!

TVgen62 · 02-02-2003, 04:24 AM

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Originally posted by pandora_spocks

yep! the audition song. i think i woke up everyone in my house this morning for laughing so hard. not to mention i had the tube up really loud during that song. hehe.

That's such a great tune. Of course it's only effective if you have your standard-issue prop cigarette

(a Kent, I'm sure). The song's title is "Sentimental Love Song", with the sentiment a little on the crusty side.

pandora_spocks · 02-02-2003, 05:04 AM

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Originally posted by TVgen62

That's such a great tune. Of course it's only effective if you have your standard-issue prop cigarette (a Kent, I'm sure). The song's title is "Sentimental Love Song", with the sentiment a little on the crusty side.

Thank you, for telling me the title! I've been referring to it as 'Millie's song' lol. Let me go grab a Marlboro (thats all i have) and start singing it.

I could belt it out just as good!

TVgen62 · 02-02-2003, 06:27 AM

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Originally posted by pandora_spocks

Thank you, for telling me the title! I've been referring to it as 'Millie's song' lol. Let me go grab a Marlboro (thats all i have) and start singing it. I could belt it out just as good!

You're welcome "Pan".

If you taped it, Millie says the title about the time she hands the sheet music to Sally and Buddy. It might be hard to hear because there's a lot of background noise.

pandora_spocks · 02-02-2003, 03:18 PM

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Originally posted by TVgen62

You're welcome "Pan". If you taped it, Millie says the title about the time she hands the sheet music to Sally and Buddy. It might be hard to hear because there's a lot of background noise.

I started taping it after she said the title I think. I think about 'Words and lyrics by Mildred Helper 146 Bonnie Meadow Road..'. Now where's my cigarettes? I wanna get this song right!

jehobden · 02-03-2003, 12:25 AM

According to The Official DVD Show Book, the song, "My Heart", had been written before the show was written by episode co-writer Sheldon Keller w/ Larry Gelbart, who later developed M*A*S*H for tv.

Artfiore1 · 02-03-2003, 06:01 AM

Hi everybody,
Yes, Millie's audition song was one of the highlights of that great episode. I didn't think the title was "Sentimental Love Song." I think she just introduced it as "a sentimental love song." Actually, what it should have been called was "a semi-mental love song."

Meanwhile, I wish to express a few other thoughts regarding that particular show:

I happen to be one of the all-time biggest Laura Petrie worshippers. And, I am fully aware of the fact that, as a fictional character, she and her actions are merely the products of someone's imagination -- in this case, writers Sheldon Keller and Howard Merrill.

With all that said, I have to state that I find Laura extremely annoying in this episode . . . although I *love* "Too Many Stars" quite a lot. First, there's all the false modesty on her part -- insisting that *everyone* get to try out for the play they were putting on, that she should get the lead part ". . . only if I'm worthy." She then proves the phoniness of that sentiment by not even auditioning wholeheartedly. Then, the moment she discovers that there's another woman in her living room who can both sing and dance VERY well, Laura is just DEVASTATED, even appearing at one point to be on the verge of tears! She reminds me of a first child after the birth of a new baby in the family, upset that she's no longer the center of attention. (I don't know -- I prefer to think that Laura was more mature than that.) Then later in the episode. she harps on Rob to admit that the Mexican woman (Anita) was "marvelous." And then, when he finally does, she actually gets mad at him!! Very disappointing, Laura.

I do love the final solution, though -- having both Laura and Anita performing together . . . with Rob.

TVgen62 · 02-04-2003, 04:41 AM

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Originally posted by Artfiore1
Hi everybody,
I think she just introduced it as "a sentimental love song." Actually, what it should have been called was "a semi-mental love song."

OK, I'll go along with that. Thank you.

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Originally posted by Artfiore1
Meanwhile, I wish to express a few other thoughts regarding that particular show:
I happen to be one of the all-time biggest Laura Petrie worshippers...I have to state that I find Laura extremely annoying in this episode...

I'll go along with that, too. However, I'll also defend the right of anybody (even a fictional character) to have a momentary lapse to their baser needs. Even Rob has shown his petty side. (Remember his behavior in "It's a Shame She Married Me"? It was painful to watch.)

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...I do love the final solution, though -- having both Laura and Anita performing together . . . with Rob.

Yes, I also like that number. But what did it have to do with 1840's California gold rush? It didn't look like a "period" piece to me!

P.S. - I apologize for reducing the length of your post. It was done solely for space considerations.

02-01-2003, 03:08 PM	#1
pandora_spocks Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Nov 30, 2002 Posts: 21,532	'Too Many Stars' I watched DVD at 2 this morning and it was one of my favorite episodes. Although, I'm a bit curious about the song Millie sang for her audition. Is that an actual song or was it just written for the show? Either way, it's truly was a work of art!

02-01-2003, 06:51 PM	#5
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02-03-2003, 06:01 AM	#14
Artfiore1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 28, 2001 Location: East Brunswick, NJ, USA Posts: 457	Hi everybody, Yes, Millie's audition song was one of the highlights of that great episode. I didn't think the title was "Sentimental Love Song." I think she just introduced it as "a sentimental love song." Actually, what it should have been called was "a semi-mental love song." Meanwhile, I wish to express a few other thoughts regarding that particular show: I happen to be one of the all-time biggest Laura Petrie worshippers. And, I am fully aware of the fact that, as a fictional character, she and her actions are merely the products of someone's imagination -- in this case, writers Sheldon Keller and Howard Merrill. With all that said, I have to state that I find Laura extremely annoying in this episode . . . although I love "Too Many Stars" quite a lot. First, there's all the false modesty on her part -- insisting that everyone get to try out for the play they were putting on, that she should get the lead part ". . . only if I'm worthy." She then proves the phoniness of that sentiment by not even auditioning wholeheartedly. Then, the moment she discovers that there's another woman in her living room who can both sing and dance VERY well, Laura is just DEVASTATED, even appearing at one point to be on the verge of tears! She reminds me of a first child after the birth of a new baby in the family, upset that she's no longer the center of attention. (I don't know -- I prefer to think that Laura was more mature than that.) Then later in the episode. she harps on Rob to admit that the Mexican woman (Anita) was "marvelous." And then, when he finally does, she actually gets mad at him!! Very disappointing, Laura. I do love the final solution, though -- having both Laura and Anita performing together . . . with Rob.
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02-01-2003, 04:33 PM	#2
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,189	Which song was this one, I can't remember. Was it "One of these days," or something like that? If it was, I think it's a real song, because Thelma sang it also on "Mama's Family," one of my fave shows and also where I got my username.

02-01-2003, 04:43 PM	#3
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	You mean her "audition" song? It was made up for the show. I think she is such a scream! That is one of my favorite episodes! I love when Mel does his ventriloquism routine. Lolac

02-01-2003, 07:45 PM	#7
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,189	Well-I guessed the wrong song! I do remember that one now! I think it's so funny! . I remembered, "One of These Days," Millie's niece sings it at every family function! It was in the ep where Allan Brady wants to do a documentary at Rob's house, and Millie and Jerry's anniversary party is the same night.

02-03-2003, 12:25 AM	#13
jehobden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: DFW Area, TX Posts: 2,004	According to The Official DVD Show Book, the song, "My Heart", had been written before the show was written by episode co-writer Sheldon Keller w/ Larry Gelbart, who later developed MAS*H for tv.