Why would he subject himself to such treatment? It fulfills an opportunity to check off an item on a “Bucket List” of dream jobs he created for the “Early Morning Show”. His adventure will be told on that CBS show Thursday morning, October 29th, 2009.
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Harry was a great guest and his film crew and producer Eric Salzman couldn’t have been nicer.
Tim Russell as "Detective #1" in the Coen Brothers film "A Serious Man"
The Coen Brothers film “A Serious Man” opens October 2nd for a two week exclusive run at the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis. Tim Russell plays a detective who warns math professor Larry Gopnick (Micheal Stuhlbarg) about his brother Authur’s ( Richard Kind) illegal activities.
Tuesday morning I joined host Rob Hudson on KARE 11’s “Showcase Minnesota to talk about the newest Coen Brothers film “A Serious Man” and my small roll as “Detective 1″. Check it Out
Last Saturday night, I attended the cast and crew screening of “ A Serious Man”, the newest Coen Brothers film opening next weekend. It is terrific, thought provoking, and hysterical at the same time. I predict a Best Picture nomination for the brothers again this year, in spite of my appearance in the film as “Detective#1”. (Watch for me at the :48 second mark in the movie’s trailer).
I introduced my self to Joel Coen and he was most gracious about my participation. Before the 9pm VIP screening I introduced Lucinda Williams, the head of the Minnesota Film and TV Board.
How lucky is it to have survived the cutting room floor in films by Robert Altman and the Coen Brothers?
“A Serious Man” opens October 2nd with a two week exclusive run at The Uptown Theater in Minneapolis.
Brad Paisley, Sue Scott, Kimberly Williams-Paisley,Tim Russell
“A Prairie Home Companion” played the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville last weekend with guests Brad Paisley and the Sam Bush Band. Brad and Sam are incredible musicians and the audience got a chance to see them strut their stuff on their iwn and with The Guys All-Star Shoe Band. Brad told the story ofhow he came to name his newborn Jasper. His wife Kimberly had dreamed they had a boy and they named him Jasper. So when the baby was born on April 17th, it was a natural thing to name him Jasper Warren Paisley.Warren was Brad’s Grandfather’s name and Brad sang some songs from his soon to be released new album including one for his sons,” Anything Like Me”. They were terrific songs, it should be another monster album for the Country Male Vocalist of the year.Brad also joined me and fellow actors Sue Scott and Fred Newman in a “Guy Noir” script. He seemed to enjoy it so maybe he’ll add acting to his catalog of talents.
Sam Bush and his Band really rocked the old tabernacle. They are the closest thing to Rock-Bluegrass fusion as you’re going to find. We did two shows, the broadcast show at 5pm Central and another 3 hour show at 9pm. The audiences were very receptive. It rained about 8 inches, in Nashville, this past weekend, so it was nice to have somewhere to go.
Steve Cannon was the greatest.In addition to this insane talent, he was a kind and caring guy. He often checked in with me to make sure I was OK after I left WCCO for a couple of years.I came back to the station the week he retired and was so glad to see him in action before he said “I got the money” for the last time. I’ve now been blessed to work with two great storytellers, Garrison Keillor and the radio giant who no doubt inspired him, Steve Cannon. My thoughts are with Steve’s lovely family. Thanks Steve for sharing your talent with all of us, there will never be another like you. Be sure to read the the Remembering Steve Cannon comments by clicking on the button on our main page and see what an impact he had on hi audience over the last several decades.I’m off to New York Friday for a show at the legendary Town Hall near Times Square. “A Prairie Home Companion” will have “The Great American Duet Sing Off” . Last week I had a chance to work with the great musician Wynton Marsalis.
Today was my first day back to work. I’m still not comfortable trying to drive, so Judy had to endure the 4 am wake-up to drive me to work. I used my “knee-walker” to scoot around since I’m still Non-weight bearing on my broken ankle. I had a few technical issues trying to get back in the groove, but it felt comfortable after about an hour or so.The mail slot was full but it was lovely to see all the get well cards-thanks to all of you who sent those the kind and caring sentiments. More physical therapy this afternoon, then followup visits with the Urologist and Orthopedic surgeon later this week.Tuesday morning I’ll be chatting with Debbie Reynolds, hope you’ll tune in.
I had hoped to be with you Liiiiive! ( OK, I’m hooked on Dancing with the Stars) on WCCO, Monday the 16th, but when I made the announcement about returning to work one week after TURP prostate surgery, my Urologist said not so fast, I need to go back on the 23rd at the earliest, so that’s the new plan. I’m glad he did because, as I’m learning, it does take a while to heal those innards. I did have my first meaningful physical therapy session yesterday, and my range of motion with my broken ankle is coming along although my foot turns dark purple when I put it toward the floor. The therapist says that once the muscles learn how to fire up the blood should learn how to pump out of that foot again. It was a shock to be out of the house in 70 degree weather, I loved it. Two more weeks before any weight bearing on that foot.I’m looking forward to getting back to “The Buick Studios” and “The Morning News with Dave Lee” Monday the 23rd.
Monday, March 9th, I had prostate surgery. The February 9th ankle surgery triggered a urine retention crisis that resulted in the Urologist recommendation that the time had come to deal with my BPH (Benign Prostate Hyperplasia). They had hoped to do a Laser procedure that normally takes around 50 minutes, but it wasn’t up to the task so the surgeon decided to revert to the TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate) procedure that carves out the prostate tissue rather than vaporizing it. He took out 30 grams, which is about twice what they usually remove. This means a longer recovery with continued light bleeding and other issues that may last 8weeks or longer. I had to stay in the Hospital overnight to monitor bleeding. I had some wicked spasms; the nurse said “that’s as close to a menstrual cramp as you’re going to get” (ladies, my condolences). They were terrific at flushing the clots out and making me more comfortable. I found an informative website, http://users.isp.com/keoni/turp/Whatis.html, full of information and personal experiences with TURP. I will get the requisite Foley Catheter removed on Friday and I’m hoping for the best. Meanwhile my broken ankle continues to heal. I have two more weeks of non-weight bearing crutch work. I’ll be visiting the Physical Therapist for weeks and they say 6 months from now my ankle should be back to normal. I plan on coming back to “The Morning News With Dave Lee” next week, depending on how the prostate thing goes, here’s hoping. Next time someone says, “break a leg” before a performance I may request a new phrase. A simple “Good Luck!” will do just fine.
ComplicationsI had a first look at my ankle repair on Monday when they opened up my original splint, it looks like Frankenstein’s neck, neatly stitched on both sides, no bolts sticking out but more screws than I thought., 9 in all, plus the plate on the outside of the ankle.It felt very weird, but I am starting to move it a little. They outfitted me with an Aircast, a cast that can be removed to wash the foot and ice it down. Next Monday they will take out the sutures and I can get started with Physical therapy.I was shocked to see the muscle loss on that calf. I’ve got my work cut out for me.Complicating everything, my surgery has evidently been the trigger point for a urological issue. I have always had an enlarged prostate but the problem of urine retention has now become something that must be addressed surgically. I will have a Laser Prostate Reduction on March 9th, it’s an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia., with a few days recovery time. Wish me well. The interesting part of all this is I had to learn Intermittent Male Self Catheterization, not for the faint of heart.
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WCCO Saturday Afternoon
