From the office of Ms. Robinson-Sanchez: Welcome. Francesca has recently been involved in multiple projects that have taken up all her time. She regrets not being able to respond to your posts as quickly as she would like. She appreciates your patience, and in the near future will be answering all posts, past and present. Thank you all for your continuing support of Eddie and our site -- your participation in the Q&A board is truly appreciated. Add a message | Eddie home page | 494 messages Previous 1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 99 Next Viewing messages 111 to 115. Robert Beck | @ To Adrian Brigham: A fine testimonial to Mr. Robinson's greatness from you. Credit Lalo Schifrin and Ray Charles also for the CINCINNATI KID music. And finally, "You're good kid, but as long as I'm around, you're second best." 24 February 2009 - St. Louis Adrian Brigham | @ Growing up as a kid I was a fan of your grandfather. I always loved his persona in the movies he did, especially the later ones, but as time went by like so many he faded from my memories since many of those great films are rarely shown anymore. It wasn't until about a year ago when my wife started work on a new music album that everything came back. A last minute addition to the project was the theme to "The Cincinnati Kid", and as production went on and we started the actual recording process everyone involved (over a hundred people) became enchanted with the song and to many the movie as well. During the project a number of us did extensive research on the film and the stars and became enthralled with it. Even the engineers wanted to add some of your grandfather's dialogue to the beginning and end of the song but unfortunately Warner Brothers wouldn't grant us the permission. Regardless the movie and your grandfather's outstanding performance quickly captured all of us involved and the theme song has now become the centerpiece of the album and made us decide to name it "Hotel LaFayette" after the filming location and setting for this classic movie. I think it is safe to say all of our production team has now watched the final scene at least 10 times each, and the performance of your grandfather is a milestone in movie history. I personally don't think there was another role he did that so closely matched his real class and sophistication. It was simply perfect! All of us involved hope that when "Hotel LaFayette" is released this Spring that it will spark a renewed interest and respect for such a wonderful man and gifted actor. If we can accomplish that we have done a good thing! 23 February 2009 - Chicago, Illinois Madelyn | @ Dear Francesca: My grandfather, Herman Berkowitz, was yEddie's cousin. His sister Ceilia also married a cousin who was a Goldenberg. My grandfather was born here, but his parents came from Roumania in the late 1800's. Would love to share information. 20 February 2009 - melviile, ny Phyllis R. Hernandez | @ Dear Francesca, It has been a long while. It was wonderful to see you, Sami and Debbie at the Cabrini reunion. I wanted to speak with you more, but time did not allow and the next morning was just as busy. Your son is amazing! Looks so much like his grandfather. Perhaps the group could get together sometime? 11 February 2009 - Mission Hills CA John Scarlet Street is readily available on cheap dvd brands like alpha or goodtimes. If you never seen the film, your in for a treat, Eddy G is great in it with Dan Duryea and Joan Bennett. 10 February 2009 - Ny Previous 1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 99 Next - -