tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post4523185112508369692..comments2024-02-05T21:23:49.249-08:00Comments on Lady Eve's Reel Life: Clint and MeThe Lady Evehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-59233053450990291952010-12-13T08:28:06.510-08:002010-12-13T08:28:06.510-08:00Thank you for reading and commenting. "Extra&...Thank you for reading and commenting. "Extra" work is not as easy as it sounds... a lot of long hours and yes...sunburn if outdoors. I was an elected member of S.E.G. for two terms (Screen Extras Guild)and believe me, we were always fighting for "extra's" rights. It was tough work... rain, shine, you name it! They earned every penny.Tony Piazza- Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813999877834450775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-65572992501825942352010-12-10T19:41:28.145-08:002010-12-10T19:41:28.145-08:00What wonderful luck for you to be involved with yo...What wonderful luck for you to be involved with your father's part in filming and to be able to appear in these movies yourself. It must have been a lot of fun. It's good to hear that Eastwood is just a regular nice guy. So often the only publicity we hear is about the stars who are prima donnas. I got to be an extra once, when I was 14 years old. The movie "Winning" with Paul Newman was partly filmed here in Indianapolis at the 500 race track. I was part of the crowd. I was paid $19, as I remember, a boxed lunch, and got the worst sunburn of my life! But it was worth it. I got to meet and shake hands with Paul Newman and Robert Wagner. At 14, that was quite a thrill. Thanks for a really interesting, first-hand perspective article!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-3974425282092689612010-12-03T08:44:16.662-08:002010-12-03T08:44:16.662-08:00Allen,
Thank you so much for your comments. On the...Allen,<br />Thank you so much for your comments. On the TCM website yesterday I received a question regarding the famous chase scene in the film "Bullitt." The author of the e-mail said that he had heard that the entire chase was filmed on an Easter Sunday in order to avoid crowds. I e-mailed him back and told him that that was incorrect. The scene was filmed over several days and definitely not on a holiday. My father worked on this production and I would have certainly remembered if he were not present with the family on that particular holiday. I went into more detail on that e-mail, but the point that I am trying to make in my usual long-winded fashion is that something of the truth can be lost or misconstrued when details are not garnered from firsthand witnesses. I have to thank TCM and especially The Lady Eve in this case for allowing me to tell my stories and keep the facts straight.Tony Piazza- Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813999877834450775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-77960341045144833192010-12-03T07:56:35.104-08:002010-12-03T07:56:35.104-08:00Thanks, Tony and Eve, for a great post. For those...Thanks, Tony and Eve, for a great post. For those of us not involved in making movies, it is very enjoyable to hear the little stuff that goes on. It probably doesn't seem like a big deal at the time, but those memories need to be recorded.<br /><br />Think of all the great silent films that have been completely lost. Then, bump it forward a few decades and you can see how important it is to document everything. Tony, your 15 minutes of fame just got a bit longer!Allen Hefnerhttp://bitactors.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-18467053029395071762010-12-02T22:45:47.499-08:002010-12-02T22:45:47.499-08:00I'm happy to report that this post has been vi...I'm happy to report that this post has been viewed by many - and from many countries. I have always enjoyed Tony's blogs on his movie/TV production experiences and it's gratifying that so many others do, too.<br />Also great to see Tony in action...thank you, YouTube!<br />(Many thanks, again, Tony)The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-54956657947272730392010-12-02T14:39:23.850-08:002010-12-02T14:39:23.850-08:00Hi whistlinggypsy,
Having your scene cut from a f...Hi whistlinggypsy,<br /><br />Having your scene cut from a film is always a possibility, and you do think about it. I had a bigger part on a "The Streets of San Francisco" episode called "Shield of Honor" (2nd season). It was there on the first and second run, but disappeared with a commercial filling the spot on re-runs thereafter. When the DVD was released I was happy to see that it was there again. Thanks for commenting.Tony Piazza- Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813999877834450775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-82334608066345181492010-12-02T13:47:11.576-08:002010-12-02T13:47:11.576-08:00Thank you Magic/Tony for sharing your memories, an...Thank you Magic/Tony for sharing your memories, and your father’s memories, working with Clint Eastwood and the film industry in San Francisco. We all too often hear negative anecdotes regarding various stars, and it is really nice to hear that Clint Eastwood was gracious and kind to both you and your father. I confess that I have never seen one of the Dirty Harry series of films, but it is encouraging to learn that an actor who appeared on both the small and big screens was consistently humble (and even self-effacing). The behind the scenes insight is fascinating, knowing that it took two days to film this brief scene. I wonder if you were concerned that your speaking part might have been cut from the film?whistlingypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06126688373252306609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-41771054884607012462010-12-02T08:26:22.997-08:002010-12-02T08:26:22.997-08:00Thank you Rick29 and doctor sabelotodo for comment...Thank you Rick29 and doctor sabelotodo for commenting. The real joy for me is being able to share these memories with others.Tony Piazza- Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813999877834450775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-74639532764783404722010-12-01T19:04:40.279-08:002010-12-01T19:04:40.279-08:00dear TONY/MAGIC..thanx always for sharing your &qu...dear TONY/MAGIC..thanx always for sharing your "life experiences"..an excellent insight into the industry and persona of CLINT EASTWOOD!!!doctor sabelotodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753057330165133638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-22876651702025057802010-12-01T18:50:03.303-08:002010-12-01T18:50:03.303-08:00Magic, this was an immensely entertaining post! Yo...Magic, this was an immensely entertaining post! Your inside knowledge of the movies business and the people that work in it is always a delight. But the best part is seeing the photo of you with Michael Douglas! BTW, MAGNUM FORCE is my favorite of the DIRTY HARRY movies.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-11988347014728487652010-12-01T10:33:34.622-08:002010-12-01T10:33:34.622-08:00Clint is phenomenal....great post you have here......Clint is phenomenal....great post you have here...I'm definitely a follower of your blog. <br /><br />Please stop by my site and follow my movie reviews as well...thanks!<br /><br />http://tickingticket.blogspot.com/Kalelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748443090870317253noreply@blogger.com