Top ten lists

Based on what, Carolyn?

Since I only saw P&P2 by accident (channel surfing during the Democratic Convention, I think) and almost no one I know has seen P&P2, I have always assumed it was a lovely, well-kept secret. I was quite astonished to see it recognised by Time last week and wholly agree with the two sentence summary. "Having arrived just when it seemed Austen-mania could be borne no longer, this lush production radiantly revived the rage for Jane. With perfectly observed sets and a keen grasp of the subversive social th mes that underlie Austen's comedy, this mini-series put its competition to shame. PBS' Moll Flanders? A dud!" So, there it was, included as part of The Best of 1996 which under the category of movies rated The English Patient number 1 and under Websites rated Salon number 1..

Amy, It appears to based on everything (TV series, mini series, specials, sports, etc.) that appeared on television this year. There was an eclectic mix of shows, "The Essence of Emeril" one of the TV Food Networks cooking shows also made top ten, (sorry but I can't remember the rest). It was rather a surprise to see P&P2 listed there, because if I am not mistaken, the original review for P&P2 in Time was less than enthusiastic, but apparently it grew on the reviewer, gaining his/her good opinion.

Carolyn: "It was rather a surprise to see P&P2 listed there, because if I am not mistaken, the original review for P&P2 in Time was less than enthusiastic, but apparently it grew on the reviewer, gaining his/her good opinion." Either that or the reviewer never found anything better.

TV guide gave P&P2 an excellent review...This week's (or last week's? Hell, I rarely watch tv anymore!) named it one of the best miniseries of '96 and the best of the recent Austen adaptations...they even inclded a little photo of JE and CF!

Oh, Kali, if it is a new pic, send to one of our scanner operators for inclusion, pretty, please with sugar on it ;}

All right: why does message #5 have a later date than message 6--I take it someone has been messing up the dates! (Especially since message 5 will be posted about nine hours from now)

Probably because the system date was wroing had had to be reest. Or else, could we have just entered the twilight zone?

MAri: Oh, Kali, if it is a new pic, send to one of our scanner operators for inclusion, pretty, please with sugar on it ;} It is not new - one of those many promo stills that they shot with L & D in their Netherfiled Ball finery - similar to the big one I posted in the holiday topic - and very tiny to scan from. BTW, Mari, was it you who was looking for this? Someone wanted it some time ago, but I have forgotten who!