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I just realized King Kong is younger than John Williams. That’s a sobering moment right there.
And a little hairier and he's a shit conductor!
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Hey Steve, is it Thanksgiving already?
Say you grew up in New York in the 70's and early 80's without saying you grew up in New York in the 70's and early 80's.
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Fantastic collection Steve should that be Kongradulations hey its 5.10 in the afternoon in UK I am tired. Its made me think about my relationship with RKO's most unconventional leading man. My TV relationship begins early December 1971 Granada ITV part of a Kong season including Son and Mighty Joe. August 1973 still ITV in a season called Appointment with Fear August 1976 a Friday night last on ITV. December 1976 a big deal on BBC and BBC thereafter July 1978 December 1981 June 1983 First reel recording attempt August 1987 second more successful recording November 1992 first UK screening of restored version after which I had video recording and did not seek the movie out since then owned video DVD Blu Ray
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I've been collecting "Kong" memorabilia and friendships since 1965. Joyous memories all around.
Steve
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Hey Steve, is it Thanksgiving already?
Say you grew up in New York in the 70's and early 80's without saying you grew up in New York in the 70's and early 80's.
TILT Where have you gone, WOR-9…
I grew up and have always lived in Philadelphia.
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Added some additional information, updating the article, which should be published either later today or on Sunday.
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I grew up and have always lived in Philadelphia.
I have always lived in Whiston but have yet to grow up!
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The new material has, indeed, now been added to the existing text. Hoping you'll find the addition worthwhile.
Steve
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The original "King Kong" means everything to me. At the tender age of seventy seven years, Merian C. Cooper's fantasy film masterpiece remains life defining, and my favorite of all time. It was, and is, one of the most important motion pictures in the history of film. Culturally and technologically, it is a cinematic milestone. As evidence of its deservedly legendary cult status, the new three part documentary about the film's evolution, influence and legacy ... "The Legend of King Kong," by British documentarian Tom Grove, is up for a coveted "Rondo Award" in this year's voting for "Best Documentary of the Year." I sat down for a thirty minute on camera interview with Mr. Grove for the film, and it was a distinct honor to participate in this new film commemorating a fantasy film masterpiece.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88hywsETLeI
Steve
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Cooper wrote me that he paid Steiner out of his own pocket to write the music, as RKO refused to fund the score.
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