Word: facially
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...social opposite and some-time-fiance, the lusty sailor Richard, played on some evenings by Douglas Miller. Richard should be pure comic relief for the audience: a nautical libertine among the prim British. Unfortunately, although Miller's voice is strong and expressive, his stiff, blocky stage presence and emotionless facial expressions make him ill-suited to this comic role...
Dolly does not have an easy task in winning Vandergelder's heart, though. Jay Garner shines as this stubborn and miserly character who is charming despite his faults. He has a Jonathan Winters-like talent with facial expressions that brings power to his humor in many of the scenes. Vandergelder's "It Takes a Woman," makes his claim that a wife should stay home, cook and clean. Despite being imbued with 1950's sexism, it remains lively and hysterical...
...Down's Syndrome] kids have the characteristic facial features and learn slowly, but they grow into cuddly, sweet teenagers that are a real benefit to society," said Dr. Susan Pauker, chief of medical genetics at the Harvard Community Health Plan...
...regular season did not commence as scheduled; the first puck may not drop for weeks. Or months. League officials were not idle, however. They were reportedly busy hiring two bodyguards to protect N.H.L. commissioner Gary Bettman, perhaps from churlish players who in the past have proved adept at rearranging facial characteristics with sticks. Sweet reason seemed in short supply. "The owners are ready for a battle," says Boston Bruins president Harry Sinden. "There's more solidarity this time around...
...recent Crime Bill takes heed of many of the NRC recommendations in the "DNA Identification Act of 1994." The Crime Bill authorizes grants (part of a $20 million package through facial year 2000) to public laboratories that apply and meet quality standards for forensic testing...