On new year’s eve, German TV broadcasts a 40-year old, black and white, 18-minute show called Dinner for One. I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing it, but I heard its catchphrase often enough: “Same procedure as every year, James.” [via Language Log via Transblawg] For some strange reason, until recently, I’d believed that it was directed by William Dieterle, one of Fassbinder’s favorite directors, who had returned to Germany after a career in Hollywood. Marvelous how the brain malfunctions.
Posted by jim at January 2, 2004 08:07 AM | TrackBackthis show is on ON ANY german and austrian tv EVERY silvester since i am alive. i never got the idea where the production originally came from: i thought from uk. but there is this german commentator walking around IN the set and a german "nachspann" whatever that is in english. but the whole old continent is unable to stop watching it. i have it on tape in case they once should decide not to broadcast it anymore.
Posted by: ches on January 7, 2004 02:49 AMChes! Happy New Year! How're things in Salzburg?
Posted by: jim on January 7, 2004 06:59 AM