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Post by whathaveyougeorge on Mar 26, 2015 20:10:33 GMT
I just did some more research on the streetcars in the black hand episode, and the large green streetcar in the background, was built in 1912, however, even if the time period was correct, that streetcar and the streetcar the 'murder' took place on, would not have been in the same location when they were still 'in service' as the large green streetcar was in service in Montreal, not Toronto. That episode, historically is not correct, but enjoy it. They really did a nice job showing some old streetcars and it actually boosted attendance at the museum for a while.
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Post by Hodge on Mar 26, 2015 20:57:23 GMT
I just did some more research on the streetcars in the black hand episode, and the large green streetcar in the background, was built in 1912, however, even if the time period was correct, that streetcar and the streetcar the 'murder' took place on, would not have been in the same location when they were still 'in service' as the large green streetcar was in service in Montreal, not Toronto. That episode, historically is not correct, but enjoy it. They really did a nice job showing some old streetcars and it actually boosted attendance at the museum for a while. There was something on fb about there being a fire somewhere in the early 1900's and lot's of streetcars being destroyed so there aren't many examples from that era. I think it was on Murdoch Histories but haven't been back to look. |
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Post by snacky on Mar 26, 2015 21:08:48 GMT
If CBC or Shaftesbury gets some random interns, they they should develop more web resources for the history of the period - they could perhaps get funding in coordination with supporting tourism in Toronto. Every episode could have historical background, including museum and historically registered sites. A lot of the boring background on suffrage could have been delivered that way instead of having the ladies use up airtime striking a pose.
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Post by Hodge on Mar 26, 2015 21:13:50 GMT
If CBC or Shaftesbury gets some random interns, they they should develop more web resources for the history of the period - they could perhaps get funding in coordination with supporting tourism in Toronto. Every episode could have historical background, including museum and historically registered sites. A lot of the boring background on suffrage could have been delivered that way instead of having the ladies use up airtime striking a pose. Rules on interns have changed here, they now have to be paid. Doubt CBC could afford that. |
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Post by snacky on Mar 26, 2015 21:31:31 GMT
Does Toronto have a Chamber of Commerce? They should fund it.
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Post by Hodge on Mar 26, 2015 22:28:02 GMT
Does Toronto have a Chamber of Commerce? They should fund it. Why? It wouldn't help tourism or commerce. |
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Post by lizmc on Mar 26, 2015 23:05:59 GMT
The Prop Monkey, the mad genius responsible for most of the props, has said a few times that they do have to use equipment that is a bit out of the period, because of simple lack of availability.....the cars used in Murdoch takes Manhattan, for example, were actually from 1907-1908, they just couldn't get any older ones.....unfortunately, that is something we have give them artistic licence for....
Cheers
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Post by lovemondays on Mar 26, 2015 23:23:40 GMT
I just did some more research on the streetcars in the black hand episode, and the large green streetcar in the background, was built in 1912, however, even if the time period was correct, that streetcar and the streetcar the 'murder' took place on, would not have been in the same location when they were still 'in service' as the large green streetcar was in service in Montreal, not Toronto. That episode, historically is not correct, but enjoy it. They really did a nice job showing some old streetcars and it actually boosted attendance at the museum for a while. Thanks for that info! It's a shame that there are no streetcars in the collection that are accurate for the turn of the century but since the vast majority of us don't know that I don't think the episode suffered too much. I hope your uncle wasn't too upset.  |
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Post by snacky on Mar 27, 2015 3:32:03 GMT
The Prop Monkey, the mad genius...unfortunately, that is something we have give them artistic licence for.... I'll trade an anachronism for a good cultural or literary in-joke any day! The bro-mobile REO Speedwagon is the type of thing that makes you do a double-take, and then burst out laughing. So what if it's a couple years premature! Even modern "in jokes" are not out of place. MM has never been a strictly historical show. They should double down on the cultish side sice they don't have the budget for historical grandeur. |
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Post by whathaveyougeorge on Mar 27, 2015 18:03:26 GMT
No Mondays, the episode was great! They should do some more scenes with streetcars, however if they were to create a scene with an historic streetcar actually moving down a street through a set, that would be very expensive indeed. My uncle wasn't upset but as I remember, he enjoyed critiquing that scene.
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Post by lovemondays on Mar 27, 2015 18:31:44 GMT
No Mondays, the episode was great! They should do some more scenes with streetcars, however if they were to create a scene with an historic streetcar actually moving down a street through a set, that would be very expensive indeed. My uncle wasn't upset but as I remember, he enjoyed critiquing that scene.
Now I'm going to have dreams about an antique streetcar running across King Street, past the Royal Alex as background. Can you imagine the traffic tie-ups?? I lived near the north end of the Yonge streetcar line when I was a kid. I took piano lessons only a few houses away and I loved hearing the bell as a car came in. It was a sad day when they converted the turnaround into a Supercenter parking lot. |
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Post by lizmc on Mar 27, 2015 20:38:01 GMT
No Mondays, the episode was great! They should do some more scenes with streetcars, however if they were to create a scene with an historic streetcar actually moving down a street through a set, that would be very expensive indeed. My uncle wasn't upset but as I remember, he enjoyed critiquing that scene.
Now I'm going to have dreams about an antique streetcar running across King Street, past the Royal Alex as background. Can you imagine the traffic tie-ups?? I lived near the north end of the Yonge streetcar line when I was a kid. I took piano lessons only a few houses away and I loved hearing the bell as a car came in. It was a sad day when they converted the turnaround into a Supercenter parking lot. Oh, geez, the old City Limits! I remember that turning circle, although I remember it as buses instead of streetcars......and having to pay an extra fare to continue north of there....... |
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Post by dries on Apr 22, 2015 1:17:23 GMT
Hi everyone! I'm Dries ( a Belgian fan) and I discovered Murdoch Mysteries a couple of weeks ago. At the moment I'm at season 7 and I love it more every time I watch a new episode! I like all the characters, but I love it when Higgins and Crabtree make work together to help Murdoch.  |
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Post by lizmc on Apr 22, 2015 4:03:22 GMT
Hi everyone! I'm Dries ( a Belgian fan) and I discovered Murdoch Mysteries a couple of weeks ago. At the moment I'm at season 7 and I love it more every time I watch a new episode! I like all the characters, but I love it when Higgins and Crabtree make work together to help Murdoch. Welcome Dries......great to see another European fan....... |
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Post by snacky on Apr 22, 2015 15:58:14 GMT
Hi everyone! I'm Dries ( a Belgian fan) and I discovered Murdoch Mysteries a couple of weeks ago. At the moment I'm at season 7 and I love it more every time I watch a new episode! I like all the characters, but I love it when Higgins and Crabtree make work together to help Murdoch. Now that's a binge! Welcome! Higgins and Crabtree make a great team! Wait until you see their Bro Mobile! |
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