tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post4254539272391175247..comments2024-03-10T15:53:17.482-07:00Comments on Barney Rosenzweig's Blog: Barney's Back...and better than ever!!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-1125057753787436392015-08-05T00:12:57.071-07:002015-08-05T00:12:57.071-07:00A week of theatre! How wonderful! I just stopped b...A week of theatre! How wonderful! I just stopped by to leave a short note but I was happy to read your recap as well. I'll be reading a lot of you in the coming weeks as I just received <b>Cagney & Lacey...and Me</b> as a birthday gift. I love 'inside Hollywood' stories. I love reading about producing entertainment. And I love <i>Cagney & Lacey</i> (and Sharon and Tyne!). I'm hooked. So perhaps "weeks" is an overestimation. Thanks so much for writing it. Now, if you'll excuse me...Chapter 8 awaits!Paul K. Bissonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04337531268923720999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-63194174465581850912015-08-03T15:54:37.664-07:002015-08-03T15:54:37.664-07:00Renee
Barney would like to respond privately to y...Renee<br /><br />Barney would like to respond privately to your blog. Please send us your email address to the site and it will be forwarded to him. Thank you.Barney Rosenzweighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16729152915046203076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-36705734681819340552015-08-01T15:34:10.339-07:002015-08-01T15:34:10.339-07:00Hey Barney! Renee Eland here...Billy Freeman's...Hey Barney! Renee Eland here...Billy Freeman's daughter...there is something warm and familiar when I read your blog! My daddy always loved you and thought so much of you...he is gone now, as I hope your daughter told you, but still lives on in so many ways!! Sounds like life continues to be treating you and your family well!! Warm Regards Barney! ReneeRemembering William T. Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16063587502921746512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-85580892078463065722015-07-21T16:59:10.259-07:002015-07-21T16:59:10.259-07:00Well (or rather WOW)...Thank you, Ken, for making ...Well (or rather WOW)...Thank you, Ken, for making my day. Most appreciated.Barney Rosenzweighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16729152915046203076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-16702357790577316062015-07-21T11:56:31.829-07:002015-07-21T11:56:31.829-07:00Feedback? Why, certainly! Where to begin....I watc...Feedback? Why, certainly! Where to begin....I watched C&L with my single-parent mother when she would return home from night school on Monday evenings. It was toward the end of the series that she'd let me stay up to watch it with her. I was 12 years old. Later, I watched it with her on cable and grew to appreciate the context of working, urban and opposite partners who grew to be such great friends; what an incredible gift to television C&L was. Fast forward to 2015 and for Christmas, my wife bought be the entire series on DVD. We binge-watched all 6 seasons, Meg Foster, and the Menopause episodes over the course of about two months this winter. My wife, who had never before seen the series, said, "There is nothing like this show on television." An obvious observation. My reply: "There wasn't a more incredible series before and there hasn't been one since. These actresses are the most talented of our time and their pairing was incredible." So, feedback...Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Rosenzweig, for fighting to keep the series alive for as long as you did. For publishing the memoir that articulates just how difficult that fight was. Thank you for bringing the show to DVD so that when my 7 year old daughter and 5 year old son are of appropriate age, we can share with them the masterpiece you called Cagney & Lacey. The brilliance of Sharon, Tyne and you will be felt for generations.<br /><br />Ken<br />New Hampshire, USAKTFJRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06830886811121806119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-28476165304915500572015-07-12T16:12:16.641-07:002015-07-12T16:12:16.641-07:00In response to a comment from Ann Wilson below, Ba...In response to a comment from Ann Wilson below, <b>Barney Rosenzweig writes:</b><br /><br />...and thank you Ann, not only for this response, but for all the loyalty and hard work for Sharon over these many years. I remember meeting you... I think it was when Sharon and I were in London for the CLASS (Cagney & Lacey Appreciation of the Series Society). I'm pretty sure I can lay my hands on some of those celebratory photos from back in the day when I was so much thinner and if I can... and I can get Carole R. Smith to figure out how to do it, we'll post some of them from time to time on the site. Good memories. Barney Rosenzweig<br /><br />Ann Wilson, president of the Sharon Gless Fan Club (UK) wrote:<br /><br />Wow no wonder you were exhausted !! It reminds me of when our daughter was small (from age 6) we used to go to London every October. We could only afford to go once so would fit in as many musicals and plays as we could. Linda is now, shall we say, quite a bit older and the theatre is her first love. It's very interesting to hear your feelings about these shows- hopefully we may get to see some of them. If Sharon HAD been in the show I would have remortgaged the house to see it !!. We did go to NYC a few years ago and saw some shows including '42nd Street' and I do want to return. The last show I saw in London's West End was 'Gypsy' and I saw it with my daughter and the lovely Deb Mosk, who became my friend for life during Sharon's fabulous run in 'Round Heeled Woman'. I was also delighted to meet Carole Smith in person after years of e mail contact. In fact those 6 months made up one of the best periods of my life<br />Thank you so much for sharing your views with us all,it was so interesting to read. Warmest wishes to you and SharonCagneyandLaceysWebSquadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832575508072283821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-37777388151052992162015-07-11T09:40:25.212-07:002015-07-11T09:40:25.212-07:00From Barney Rosenzweig
Lifebgeginsat50,
I am su...<b>From Barney Rosenzweig</b><br /><br />Lifebgeginsat50, <br /><br />I am sure the producers of the show are considering any number of possibilities for the continued life of this audience pleaser and London should be high on that list. One of the things that too few such producers know (but they will now if they read this website) is that Cagney & Lacey was a much bigger success (and ran far longer) in the UK than in the US, and therefore a pairing of Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless should have a whole lot more success there than anywhere. As to me bringing the show... A)I have no connection to the production other than as a fan, and B) I have been involved with one Broadway show and that was one too many. Perhaps one day I will write a blog about what has to be one of the most arcane business models in the universe, but not today... or anytime soon.<br /><br />Barney RosenzweigCagneyandLaceysWebSquadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832575508072283821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-57468971954330679282015-07-11T09:38:46.616-07:002015-07-11T09:38:46.616-07:00From Barney Rosenzweig
zero2aries,
Happy Dancers...<b>From Barney Rosenzweig</b><br /><br />zero2aries,<br /><br />Happy Dancers always welcome. The road to bringing something out on DVD (especially in the vintage TV area) is never easy, but I am determined to do this one for the readers of this website if nothing else. Hopefully it will happen soon, but for me this legal process has been a little like watching paint dry. As to Sharon's book... no one is looking forward to that more than me... even though she says she has never read my book (Cagney & Lacey... and me for those who have forgotten). Sharon's stated reason is that she wants to stay married. Think I should adopt the same attitude about her tome?<br /><br />Barney RosenzweigCagneyandLaceysWebSquadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832575508072283821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-74524897881914542372015-07-11T08:31:36.251-07:002015-07-11T08:31:36.251-07:00It will be such a good idea and it will be so grea...It will be such a good idea and it will be so great to get Rosie o'Neil on DVD as it has been also wonderful to have the "cagney and Lacey" on dvd. <br />You have all my support.<br />Thank you for this blog that let us update and hope to read from news soon.<br />I am impatient to read about sharon's autobiography.<br /><br />Sincerely<br />Stéphanie from France.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177595374455491399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-14769005077738644512015-07-11T04:37:13.828-07:002015-07-11T04:37:13.828-07:00Hi Barney
Just found out that It shoulda been you ...Hi Barney<br />Just found out that It shoulda been you is closing! Surely therefore it's time for Sharon to come to the rescue and play mother of the groom? Who could resist the chemistry of Tyne & Sharon once more? Please bring it to London? P.s relish the thought of Sharon's autobiography ! Lifebeginsat50https://www.blogger.com/profile/00941193076793145582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-80941932987587616302015-07-11T01:27:39.170-07:002015-07-11T01:27:39.170-07:00Rosie O'Neill might possibly be on dvd?? *does...Rosie O'Neill might possibly be on dvd?? *does happy dance*. That would be fantastic, hope you can do it.<br /><br />*also does happy dance at the thought of Sharon's autobiography*<br /><br />PS - good to see you back blogging zero2arieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17688943279390248004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-41803543203394662432015-07-10T17:14:00.379-07:002015-07-10T17:14:00.379-07:00Barney, Carol Smith and the whole ¨C&L squad,
...Barney, Carol Smith and the whole ¨C&L squad,<br /><br /> Thank you for taking the time to respond to me. I really appreciate you taking the time and for sharing some very exciting news about Sharon writing her autobiography and the probable release of ¨The Trial's of Rosie O'Neill! I still have the episodes on VHS tapes but would love a DVD package of some sort. I'm sure many fans of this site would welcome that too and would help support your effort in any way we could. I'm still enjoying the C&L DVDs. I had to privilege of meeting you, Barney and Sharon & Tyne in New York back in 2007 at Barnes & Nobles and in a way, you feel like family to me since I started watching C&L back in 1982. You're interaction with us fans back then through the newsletters you would mail us throughout the series run made a lasting connection, hence my coming to this site often to read about any news. I guess you deserve to enjoy your retirement now and don't blame you for not wanting to come back to the cut throat business of television, but please let Sharon know I and we all miss seeing her beautiful face and talent on television at the present time. Stay well!!! <br />Frank Florienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-35770962990545066742015-07-10T16:36:39.273-07:002015-07-10T16:36:39.273-07:00Frank - just to let you know, the C&L Websquad...Frank - just to let you know, the C&L Websquad post alerts on the official C&L facebook page whenever a new blog is available. So you can always add us to your feed to be alerted! Hope that helps.CagneyandLaceysWebSquadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832575508072283821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-40990436802957201322015-07-10T16:34:57.349-07:002015-07-10T16:34:57.349-07:00From Barney Rosenzweig:
Frank, taking your last q...From Barney Rosenzweig:<br /><br />Frank, taking your last question first, the answer would be "maybe." Maybe... and almost yes. Negotiations drag on, but so much time has passed that most of the rights are reverting to me without too much more effort (other than just remaining on the planet). There is, I have discovered, not a lot of business to be had in the vintage DVD marketplace and "frontage" on those retailers' shelves is tough to come by, but that said, I believe we will have something available... at least through this website... in the very near future. Stay tuned. <br /><br />Next point: I cannot imagine anything that would get me back to producing another television show... even if it gave me the chance to re-unite with Sharon and Tyne. Well.... that I could imagine. Personally, I am sure... and I certainly hope... that Sharon not being in front of a camera for the past year is merely an aberration that will cure itself while giving her some time to compose her autobiography. She is as beautiful and talented as it is possible for anyone near her age group to be, but right now I wish her more discipline than beauty so that she can sit down and face that formidable blank page. Finally... Thank you for the feedback. You are right. If I don't write stuff for this page then people won't have a reason to check in. I plan to do that more often from now on plus answering queries as fully as possible as now demonstrated. Thanks for checking in. <br /><br />Barney Rosenzweig CagneyandLaceysWebSquadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832575508072283821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-83230267324401285112015-07-07T16:46:56.402-07:002015-07-07T16:46:56.402-07:00I always enjoy reading a Walter Kerr column...er.....I always enjoy reading a Walter Kerr column...er...I mean, a BR column. I have one correction, though: the show's title is Fun Home. I guess it must have been a Freudian slip because although you gave it a thumbs up in general, it seems that for you this house was not entirely a home. :-) Great hearing from you in such detail. Love your theatre reviews. All best, JudyJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08886633651098984313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-88364759901623821992015-07-05T18:16:09.366-07:002015-07-05T18:16:09.366-07:00Barney, thank you for FINALLY returning to this si...Barney, thank you for FINALLY returning to this site. I still check it out regularly but there is almost never anything going on. Thank you for writing! Im glad you and Sharon are well and the only thing i wish was to have you return to television SOMEWHERE and produce a new show for Sharon to star in. I've been a fan of hers for over 30 years now and want her back starring in a new vehicle. With SO many channels is this a possibility? Also, is there ANY way to have 'The trials of Rosie O'neill' on DVD??? Stay well to both of you.<br />Frank Florienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025517698875473195.post-18043268580521780632015-07-03T04:29:42.197-07:002015-07-03T04:29:42.197-07:00P.s seeing Tyne has prompted me too revisit all th...P.s seeing Tyne has prompted me too revisit all the C&L shows. Luckily being repeated on BBC2 in the UK. your masterpiece. XxLifebeginsat50https://www.blogger.com/profile/00941193076793145582noreply@blogger.com