Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so to speak. We encourage you to visit other participants' posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love to answer the questions, however, and here are today's questions!Saturday 9: Tunnel of Love (1958)Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
1) In this week's song, Doris Day tries to convince her lover to share a kiss in the Tunnel of Love. What's your favorite amusement park ride? I used to love roller coasters but now I am happy to hold everyone's stuff and/or babysit someone not tall enough for the ride. I'm old!! LOL2) In the 1950s, when Doris recorded this song, Tunnel of Love rides were popular in the US. Couples would climb into small boats that only seat two and float through a dark tunnel, accompanied by romantic music. Today less than 100 of these rides still exist. Have you ever taken a ride through the Tunnel of Love? Nope. Just It's a Small World and Pirates of the Caribbean and those don't count!!
3) This week's featured artist, Doris Day, made approximately 40 films and a TV series. She said one of her favorite things about being an actress was the clothes. She loved collaborating with the experts who created her wardrobe. Her contemporary, Betty Grable, found all the fittings boring and just let the wardrobe department do their job without offering much input. Imagine you are a performer: Would you be more like Doris or Betty? I would have fun being like Doris.
4) There was a persistent rumor that, after Doris appeared on Bob Hope's radio show, the two had an affair. She always denied it. Have you ever been the subject of workplace gossip? Not that I've been aware of but probably something at some point.
5) Doris never liked to fly and her fear increased as she got older. After she retired, she refused to fly at all. This caused her to decline lifetime achievement awards and other events in her honor. Have you more recently extended, accepted, or declined an invitation? I extended an invitation to Mali to join the Mas Verde dinner gang at Tapatio's on Thursday evening. She came and seemed to enjoy it and we invited her to Cheddar's this coming Thursday. Danon will still be in the hospital.
6) After show biz, Doris devoted herself to animal welfare. She used to say that we should be more sensitive to the loneliness and sadness people feel when they lose a pet. Think of a time when you were grieving. What words or gestures helped you get through the difficult time? Actions speak louder than words and friends/family who showed up meant so much.
7) In 1958, when this song was on the Billboard chart, "The Purple People Eater" was also popular. It's a silly song about a creature from another planet. Have you ever seen a UFO (unidentified flying object)? I think I've seen UFOs a few times. I also know all the words to Purple People Eater!!
8) Also in 1958, Americans were watching 77 Sunset Strip. The show revolved around the LA-based private investigators whose office was at that address. Who is your favorite TV PI? I like lots of PIs because those are the shows I watch most often. I especially like British detectives: Vera, Barnaby, all in Death in Paradise, Murdock, Luther... etc., etc.
9) Random question -- In the 1950s, stewardesses used to famously ask passengers, "Coffee, tea, or milk?" If asked that right now, which of these three beverages would you prefer? Coffee.
Peace and Hugs!!
I love You Lord, for Your mercy never fails me
All my days I’ve been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up, until I lay my head
All, I will sing of the goodness of God
