Magic School Bus!

I found this great video of The Magic School Bus online. (Apparently all of the episodes are on YouTube.) I actually remember watching this as a young girl. I totally wanted to have field trips this cool.
What I didn't remember was how delightful the individual kids were. I'd kind of like to know what happened to them post-Miz Frizzle's class.
Speaking of Mis Frizzle: I had no idea that Lily Tomlin did her voice. I guess that explains why I love her so much. I kind of want to see a life action version of this show, with Alex Kingston in the teacher role.

All Hallow's Eve

Sometimes, even on holidays, my plans fall apart on me.  This morning I was invited to go have cocktails with some friends, including Ruth.  Because some other friends and I were talking about going to see Rocky Horror, I declined.  And when those plans with the latter didn't happen, I was sad I didn't say something to Ruth.  Not that I am fond of cocktails, but I do enjoy the occassional drink, and I was thinking an amaretto sour was in order for tonight. 
So, planless tonight on All Hallow's Eve, I've decided to enjoy myself anyway.  The hell if I'm going to be completely without fun. 
But as all my other friends were already out, I found myself struggling for what exactly to do.  I don't like drinking alone and I don't like going out to drink alone as I suspect that is asking for attention I don't want.  But what?
Scary movies.  It's Hallow's Eve, yeah?
I don't ususally think of myself as a horror fan, but recently I was thinking of what I watch, and I realize that I do watch a lot of horror stuff.  I think I got into it because I like science fiction and there's a fair amount of crossover.  And, in general, I like genre stuff. 
Tonight's playlist:

1. "The Five People You Meet in Hell" from The Night Stalker. 
Tony Curran totally sells this episode playing a blind cult leader with mind control powers.  (His makeup, especially the eyes, helps too.)  Stuart Townsend and Gabrielle Union are their adorable selves. 
2. "Lonliest Number" from The Inside.
So many good actors on this show (Adam Baldwin, Katie Finneran, Neslan Ellis, Peter Coyote) makes this short-lived series a good idea just in general.  This particular episode is all about suicide, and Danny to be a little more sensative and not just a badass. 
3. Possession
A creepy little film about a guy who may or may not have switched bodies with his brother and then is trying to mend things with his wife or sister-in-law.  I still haven't decided what was the real story here or not, which I guess is a sign that it does a good job at arguing either answer.
I have a whole night of enjoying myself and being creeped out.