#Beth Robson

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day 10 and it’s swing friday!! i chose to do aj this week :DD

she’s just a silly little kity! because she’s a swing kitty from the original london production she doesn’t have very many images i could use as reference so i came up with the pose all by myself. it probably would’ve been better to draw her after i drew jemi but at least i’ll have a colour palette for when i draw jemima!! :D

no pose reference to be seen today i came up with the pose in my brain all by myself without a reference so if it looks a bit weird or wonky that’s why…

i combined these two designs for my drawing of aj the first one is of beth robson in 1990 playing aj and the other is from 1997 but i’m not sure who it is who’s playing her because the wiki didn’t list a name unfortunately ;(

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PARENTS (1989) – Episode 264 – Decades of Horror 1980s

“Uh, if you take a black cat and broil it in the oven, and you peel off the skin on the bones and take it off… and you chew on the bone, you’ll be invisible.” Just a little something for show and tell. Don’t try it at home, children. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they check out some very weird parents in the aptly titled film… Parents (1989).

Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 264 – Parents (1989)

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A young boy living in 1950s suburbia suspects that his parents are cannibalistic murderers

Director: Bob Balaban

Writer: Christopher Hawthorne

Selected Cast:

Randy Quaid as Nick Laemle

Mary Beth Hurt as Lily Laemle

Sandy Dennis as Millie Dew

Bryan Madorsky as Michael Laemle

London Juno as Sheila Zellner (as Juno Mills-Cockell)

Kathryn Grody as Miss Baxter

Deborah Rush as Mrs. Zellner

Graham Jarvis as Mr. Zellner

Helen Carscallen as Grandmother

Warren Van Evera as Grandfather

Wayne Robson as Lab Attendant

Uriel Byfield as Little Boy

Mariah Balaban as Little Girl

Larry Palef as Announcer

You might not get what you’re expecting in Bob Balaban’s Parents (1989). Labeled as a horror comedy and starring Randy Quaid, one might expect some wild-and-crazy, whack-a-doodle hijinx. Instead, you get the button-down collar, tie-and-lab-coat-wearing version of Mr. Quaid, and some very dark humor with a heavy emphasis on dark. Quaid and Mary Beth Hurt are the parents of Michael (Bryan Madorsky), an emotionally flat and expressionless kid living a nightmare with his parents. Enter Sandy Dennis as Millie Dew, the school social worker, who jumps right into the frying pan. Literally. Mileage may vary regarding outright laughs, but the Grue-Crew enjoyed the watch and have much to discuss.

At the time of this writing, Parents is available to stream from Tubi and on physical media as a Blu-ray disc from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. 

Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Chad, will be Aenigma (1987). It’s Fulci time!

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Title: An Unexpected Gift: A Hot Dam Homes Christmas (Hot Dam Homes, #2.5)

Author: Harper Robson

Rating: 3.5/5

Date Finished: April 17, 2025

Review: So. This was about what I expected of this series. It was decent, but nothing to write home about, in my opinion. Like the previous two books, it all felt very surface.

I think I've started to pick out why it often seems surface. A lot of the time when characters are about to have a big revelation or something like that, the author switches the POV to the other character. So we just see how they act from the other person's perspective. We don't get their inner monologue about things.

But yeah. This book follows Case, Reed's best friend from the previous book. He is a professor? Or something and does LGBTQ+ research of some kind. They don't really get into it in the book. His love interest is Matthew, a video game developer. He has some mutual friends in common with Case, as it turns out.

The pair initially meet at a hotel bar and have a life changing one night stand. But Matthew freaks the fuck out, because he's in the process of divorcing his wife and the whole being with men thing is new to him. And he felt more during that sexual encounter than he ever did with his wife of like... 25 years (or something like that. the math wasn't mathing, honestly. the characters are like, early 40s, so idk).

One year later, they happen to both be sent to a remote cabin in the woods, Matthew for a vacation and Case because he was stuck in the beginning of a blizzard. Each by a different part of the couple that owns the cabin.

I mean, you can kinda see where this goes.

This was another case of "I never want to be in a relationship ever because trauma." Which then lead to "well, I guess I want it with you!" Except again, it felt like there was no actual explanation or process to them dealing with those feelings.

I'm gonna be real, after this series, I'm not sure I'll be reading more from this author. The books are fine, but not the type of thing that interests me in reading more. Although the series she's working on now is a hockey series, so idk. Maybe that's better? We'll see if I remember all of these feelings by the time all the books are out lmao.

Up next: the final Hot Dam Homes book, then Beth Bolden's most recent release. Then back to K.M. Neuhold for a series or two.

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Trinity Medical Center West Lab Receives Accreditation from College of American Pathologists

The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to Trinity Health System Trinity Medical Center West Laboratory, Steubenville, Ohio based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP's Accreditation Programs. Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, CAP accreditation elevates quality and mitigates risk, an important way that laboratories can contribute to improved patient outcomes. The facility's director, Himanshu M. Doshi, M.D., was advised of this global recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. Trinity Health System Trinity Medical Center West Laboratory is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide. Members of the Trinity Medical Center West Laboratory team pose with a certificate honoring their accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (L to R) (front to back): Mimi McCabe; Dr. Himanshu Doshi, Medical Director; Theresa Clark, Market Director of Laboratory Services; Cindy Stuck; Hannah O'Brien; Lynn Rine; Gail Worrels; Alisha Speaker; Diane Harris; Beth Howell; Logan Totterdale; Joe Brinskey; Jeff Hawken; Sheronda Barbetta; Pam Robson; Connie Moore; Cheyenne Lake; and Lindsay Helton. “We are honored to receive the CAP accreditation. Quality medical diagnostics are integral for successful patient outcomes," Himanshu Doshi, M.D., Chairman and Medical Director of Trinity Pathology & Clinical Laboratories, Trinity Health System, said. "CAP accreditation is a testament to the standards that we uphold in our laboratory when it comes to providing accurate and timely diagnostic testing to our physicians and patients. It is indeed a team effort, and we are proud of our team that performs at such an extraordinary level every day for the care of our patients.” “I firmly believe that this accreditation of our laboratory is not just a badge of honor; it's a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care and safety,” Matt Grimshaw, Market President of Trinity Health System, said. During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory's records and quality control of procedures. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management. These reviews help verify activities that reflect the most recent best practices. With over 23,000 laboratory participants, in addition to accreditation, the CAP offers proficiency testing/external quality assessment (PT/EQA) programs, quality improvement tools, and protocols and guidelines to ensure excellence in all areas across the laboratory. Built on a foundation of pathologist expertise, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) partners with laboratories worldwide to elevate the quality of laboratory medicine with best-in-class solutions designed to drive operational excellence, achieve diagnostic confidence, and ensure the best patient care. During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory's records and quality control of procedures. About the College of American Pathologists As the world's largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide. For more information, visit the CAP Newsroom, CAP.org, and yourpathologist.org, to watch pathologists at work and see the stories of the patients who trust them with their care. If you or your news organization would like to interview Dr. Doshi for your broadcast or publication, please contact Laurie Labishak using the information in the header of this press release. Read the full article

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Jennyjennydots!

Double Jenny, for final matinee shenanigans in the 1991–92 season of the London production (25 March 1992). Beth Robson (main Jenny) and Samantha Biddulph (Jenny 2) came up with some naughty last-minute fun.

Obviously not too last-minute, though: everyone knows what they're doing, and the Gumbie trio changed one of the lines. "And she's even created a beetles' tattoo" has changed to "And she's even.... [something???] ... for you!"

Guy-Paul de St Germain is Mistoffelees, and when I posted this on insta he confirmed the identity of the Jennys - and must have tipped them off, since they then turned up in the thread and added their own comments. They were both technically swings for this season, but the first cast Jenny (Louisa Shaw) had, according to Guy-Paul's encyclopaedic memory, left the show before the end of the run to move to Les Misérables. (Screenshots below the cut.)

To be clear: the tap duet/battle with Mistoffelees was an established thing at the time, as was having Misto do most of the singing that now goes to Munkustrap. So Beth and Guy-Paul do that bit as per usual, while Samantha pretends to 'conduct' the beetles in the background.

Beth Robson, by the way, was dance captain for the 1998 film, and there's a brief glimpse of her covering Jenny in the 'Glamour cat' reprise at the end of Act I (pulling Jemima away from Griz and hissing at her).

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Here is another programme part of my CATS merchandise and related items collection. This is from the first stop on the CATS UK Tour 1989, May to November 1989, in Blackpool at Winter Gardens (not to be confused with the Winter Garden Theatre in New York where the CATS Broadway production was being held at the same time).

Like all the other programme I own, the cast list is filled with notable individuals, however, there is more significance in this programme as it marks thek being involved in CATS for the first time!

Rosemarie Ford is Bombalurina for this stop, interestingly the only other time she played the character in a production of CATS outside of the 1998 film. Rosemarie would play Bomba in 1991 in the Royal Variety Production, and in 1998 as part of Hey! Mr. Producer. After Blackpool, she would later play Griabella on the next stops of the tour, and then in the London production over a course of six years. This is where her first involvement in CATS started.

Geoffrey Garratt is Skimbkeshanks (and a dance captain), a role he would also later play in London and in CATS (1998).

John Partridge is Alonzo/Rumpus Cat, a role he played for years before he played Tugger. This is also his start in CATS.

Beth Robson is a Swing, and as far I can tell, this was also her start in CATS.

Last but not least, the start of Rory Campbell in CATS, who played Bustopher Jones, Gus, and Growltiger here, and who later play the same roles in Zurich 1991-1992 and in London from November 1992 until June 1994.

This is a very interesting programme in my collection and it certainly has a history to it!

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V/A "Polipoetry N°3 : Poesia Sonora Americana"

[Ernest ROBSON "17 Noises in Testicles of an old Giant" / Bliem KERN "Ke kee kee alahboom" / Beth ANDERSON "I wish I was Single again" // Charles AMIRKHANIAN "The Putts"]

(7". 3Vitre. 1983 / rec. 1980-81) [US]

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My Comfort Characters 🖤

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That Jenny cover is the talented Beth Robson, who was the dance captain for the 1998 film!

She was a swing in London on and off from 1990 until 1998, when she was principal Tantomile for most of 1998 and 1999!

Here she is as a swing in 1990:

And then as Tantomile in 1998 (with Richard Reyland as Coricopat and Chris Compton as Bill Bailey/Tumblebrutus. I do not know who the other Cat is):

We all know that scene in 98 Cats where Jo covers Victoria. I can’t help think of Griz’s second appearance where Jenny … I’m pretty isn’t Susie Mckenna.

Here’s a shout out to the 98 Jenny cover!

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Arrow (4ª Temp.)

Episodio 12: "Unchained"

 • Dirección: Kevin Fair

 • Guion: Speed Weed, Beth Schwartz

 • Fotografía: Corey Robson

 • Cast: Katrina Law, Rila Fukushima

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Films Watched in November 2021

The Web | Michael Gordon | 1947

Dragged Across Concrete | S. Craig Zahler | 2018

Framed | Richard Wallace | 1947

Klute | Alan J. Pakula | 1971

The Mob | Robert Parrish | 1951

D.O.A. | Rudolph Maté | 1949

D.O.A. | Annabel Jankel / Rocky Morton | 1988

Dangerous Crossing | Joseph M. Newman | 1953

Gun Crazy | Joseph H. Lewis | 1950

Hell Drivers | Cy Endfield | 1957

Moss Rose | Gregory Ratoff | 1947

Devil in a Blue Dress | Carl Franklin | 1995

Affair in Trinidad | Vincent Sherman | 1952

Tight Spot | Phil Karlson | 1955

Murder by Contract | Irving Lerner | 1958

The Long Goodbye | Robert Altman | 1973

American Gigolo | Paul Schrader | 1980

Stage Fright | Alfred Hitchcock | 1950

Johnny O'Clock | Robert Rossen | 1947

The Dark Past | Rudolph Maté | 1948

Vortex | Beth B / Scott B | 1982

Convicted | Henry Levin | 1950

Murder, My Sweet | Edward Dmytryk | 1944

Between Midnight and Dawn | Gordon Douglas | 1950

Mona Lisa | Neil Jordan | 1986

Phffft | Mark Robson | 1954

The Criminal Code | Howard Hawks | 1930

Man Bait | Terence Fisher | 1952

The Blue Gardenia | Fritz Lang | 1953

Bold = Top Ten

Some notes: Bar two (Phiffft and The Criminal Code) all the films this month I watched “for” Noirvember, but were they all noirs? Is Moss Rose Gothic / Gaslight Noir or a Victorian murder mystery, if Howard Hawks' 1930 film The Criminal Code isn't considered a Noir then how come it's almost identical 1950 remake Convicted is? In any case they all get the #Noirvember tag and as for posting caps there will be a little Noirvember overspill into the start of December as there has been other years!

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Title: When the Walls Come Down (Hot Dam Homes #2)

Author: Harper Robson

Rating: 3.5/5

Date Finished: April 15, 2025

Review: This book follows Dylan, the owner of Hot Dam Homes and brother of Mason from the last book. He's autistic and it plays a pretty big role in this book. As someone with probably ADHD and possible autism, this was a... interesting read I guess.

His love interest is Reed, the doctor who helped Mason in the previous book, and in this book, he helps deliver Dylan's sister's baby. He's a recovering addict with a shitty past.

So when they meet up during the whole baby thing, their attraction flares up again and Dylan offers to help Reed with the renovations at his house and things just... progress from there.

We read a bit about the doubt Reed has of being "good enough" for Dylan, but no real explanation as to why he feels that way. I'm making the assumption that it's because he's an addict and was homeless at one point. But the man is literally a doctor at this point.

Overall this book was... okay. It was a book. Again, I didn't really feel the emotional connection with these characters. It felt very superficial. Even when they were talking about Reed's past of living on the streets and being addicted to opiates it felt very surface. Yeah, we hear about his shitty family, but you don't feel the emotions in it.

It often felt like this book was more about the autism than the romance, and I wasn't the hugest fan of that. I get that autism absolutely plays a huge part in any kind of relationship, platonic or romantic, but like... We saw more about the autism than we saw these two actually getting to know each other.

So yeah. Not sure I'd recommend this series or not. I'll finish up the last couple of books. I think the next one is a Christmas novella, which follows Case, the guy who helped Reed get clean, then the final book which follows Sam, who works at Hot Dam Homes and is Dylan and Mason's cousin/best friend.

After those, I'm reading Beth Bolden's newest book On Thin Ice from her Portland Evergreens hockey series, I know I'll enjoy that one. She's one of my favorite authors. I always read her shit as soon as it comes out.

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Live showcase of local talent returns to Rosehill Theatre AFTER 4 Productions present their next Live & Electric event at Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven, on Saturday 1 June. Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2019/05/08/live-showcase-of-local-talent-returns-to-rosehill-theatre/

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Jemima being protected by the Most Mum Cat! Here played by Beth Robson rather than Susie McKenna - I think this is the only scene in the film where she covers the role, or at least, where we can see her clearly enough to be sure.

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Another addition to my CATS programme and brochure collection is this CATS London programme from February 1999. I would have loved for there to be more photos in here, but these are likely in the companion brochure, which I do not own (yet).

The cast here includes some familiar faces from CATS (1998) like Veerle as Jemima (my favourite Jemi) and Beth Robson, who was the dance captain and assistant choreographer, and was an on set swing (she covered Jennyanydots for that one short reprise of 'Grizabella the Glamour Cat').

Also featured is Jack Rebaldi who played Munkustrap on and off in London from 1997 to 2001, and then decided that he might as well do Berlin (2002-2003), Madrid (2003-2004), Dusseldorf (2005), the German Tour (2005-2006), and the German Tent Tour (2010) as well. Because why the hell not when you can speak and sing in at least three different languages (I have been told that he actual speaks six different languages) well enough to perform, and are just generally taller than everyone else? Everytime you look at the cover of CATS (1998) with the cast photo, that is Jack as Munk (Veerle is also on that cover as Jemima).

There are also many other cast members in this programme who were a part of other previous and future productions of CATS, such as Antwerp 1996 and the UK tours.

As I have said before, these are snapshots into CATS history, and I am glad to own them!

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beth robson?