tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.comments2023-12-31T11:00:10.858-05:00The Unused PortionMama Pajamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278474039105398842noreply@blogger.comBlogger1213125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-73906922794842614722023-12-31T11:00:10.858-05:002023-12-31T11:00:10.858-05:00Btw, I worked at CM from ‘79 to ‘85.Btw, I worked at CM from ‘79 to ‘85.Jose Rosadonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-29884171196105142622023-12-31T09:10:59.198-05:002023-12-31T09:10:59.198-05:00So many memories here. I have a Facebook page with...So many memories here. I have a Facebook page with a good number of pictures on it. Look it up!Jose Rosadonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-91910815110352767402023-11-29T11:50:33.616-05:002023-11-29T11:50:33.616-05:00Hi Mama Pajama, thanks for this post. I just thoug...Hi Mama Pajama, thanks for this post. I just thought about CM after seeing a video of an Arriflex mounted on a drone - and laughed at the idea of what management would have thought if one of their cameras up there. My dad, Amram Nowak, was a prolific documentary filmmaker and I remember running over 55th St regularly to pick and return equipment. He had a lot of his own equipment but it it would have been nearly impossible to operate without Camera Mart. Thanks for the visit to Memory LaneSteve Novaknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-61012651342192030702023-11-29T08:13:48.078-05:002023-11-29T08:13:48.078-05:00Renting a film studio in Brooklyn opens up endless...Renting a <a href="https://samsonstages.com/" rel="nofollow">film studio in Brooklyn</a> opens up endless creative possibilities. Consider factors like size and equipment when choosing. Any recommendations for standout studios in Brooklyn? Your insights could be invaluable for fellow filmmakers.Shimshey Geigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855015469106069878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-3434763134436122772023-11-22T09:28:27.235-05:002023-11-22T09:28:27.235-05:00Hello All,
I was in the showroom selling everythin...Hello All,<br />I was in the showroom selling everything in the mid 70’s - I remember when Sony walked in bowing with respect to Chick and Paul - Chick never without a cigar in hand - negotiating product plans and Jeff managing the sales for the family. Other young family members brought in being groomed for the future. The sound stages making some historic film scenes. My friend David starting and building the video rental department only to leave for CBS the day I started. The company softball games in Riverside Park (I still have the CM baseball cap) - all of the cash used equipment deals to South and Central American film makers (I seemed to inherit that task at the time). On and on - it was a special place at a special time in NYC. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-44284760442575681772023-11-06T03:33:17.778-05:002023-11-06T03:33:17.778-05:00I'm still here. where are you? who are you? ...I'm still here. where are you? who are you? no, I never was much for people who infringe on my privacy without identifying themselves, and what do you know about how much or how little I offer 'the collective'? such a rude way to 'wish me the best'...next time, probably skip it. have a nice day! 🙂Mama Pajamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278474039105398842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-72061946018673003602023-11-05T18:40:23.089-05:002023-11-05T18:40:23.089-05:00I look here on occasion to see how you are. I see...I look here on occasion to see how you are. I see nothing posted in over a year, so have to think that you dropped off the face of the earth. <br />Probably the way you want it. You never were much for others. More of a solitary soul it seems. <br /><br />Sad, you have so much to offer to the collective, yet it's just silence. I wish for you the very best and trust you are well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-35674871736989708662023-10-20T08:44:10.853-04:002023-10-20T08:44:10.853-04:00Michael A Jamison Michael A Jamison Michael A Jamisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-45743854298549400052023-10-20T08:42:45.746-04:002023-10-20T08:42:45.746-04:00I work there for 5 years and in the time that I wo...I work there for 5 years and in the time that I work there as a video rental tech incredible things happen for me and changed my life along with working with countless commercial Network ABC NBC CBS affiliates I also worked alongside my manager and video coach Mitch Hyman who stuck by me make sure that I had no problems being the only black video rental technician in the business at that time and help me to become one of the formidable video production directors in the music industry.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-38564226962818292072023-08-10T14:13:37.086-04:002023-08-10T14:13:37.086-04:00Wow ... talk about nostalgia. I worked at Camera M...Wow ... talk about nostalgia. I worked at Camera Mart for a brief time back in the 80's. I was wondering if the company was still in business and started doing an Internet search that lead me here. <br />I actually worked in the shipping and receiving dept, and often went to the network studios of ABC,CBS and NBC to drop off equipment. I have a few great stories from those trips.<br />Unfortunately, I saw that the company was living on borrowed time and decided to continue my education and seek other employment opportunities. <br />Camera Mart was a brief stop on my journey in life, but it taught me a few valuable lessons. <br />Thank you posting this blog ... I guess we both actually exist. <br />Cyber Cowboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791131232436387407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-42862576596942624912023-07-21T02:04:27.801-04:002023-07-21T02:04:27.801-04:00Thank you for sharing this post. If you are seekin...Thank you for sharing this post. If you are seeking <a href="https://samsonstages.com/" rel="nofollow">film studio in NYC</a>, visit us.Shimshey Geigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855015469106069878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-31093540506693502322023-05-13T00:28:53.857-04:002023-05-13T00:28:53.857-04:00Oh yeah it was all in jest, your dad couldn’t harm...Oh yeah it was all in jest, your dad couldn’t harm a fly! Great guy! All in good fun, and that’s what I loved about working for him. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-77890316132831636242023-05-10T12:01:38.099-04:002023-05-10T12:01:38.099-04:00Thanks for sharing this, Jimmy! That must have bee...Thanks for sharing this, Jimmy! That must have been a very awkward lunch for you..haha. I don’t ever recall my father being mad or angry at anyone…he must have had a good laugh over it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-21500484966708880722023-05-09T02:26:10.887-04:002023-05-09T02:26:10.887-04:00Took me a bit to reply as it hit me hard to hear t...Took me a bit to reply as it hit me hard to hear that news, my condolences. There are many stories I could tell but one that sticks out is as follows. My uncle was a union cameraman and lived in the city. He called me; how the call got through down in the dungeon I don’t know, to meet with him for lunch at a great Thai restaurant right up the block on 9th? Now I was desperate to become a cameraman and excitedly took him up on the offer. Met up with him at the restaurant and no sooner we sat down in strolls George with a secretary from upstairs; forgot her name, lovely lady (hope I’m not getting you in trouble George! Lol) and they sit down at the booth right behind us. So now I’m kicking my uncle under the table like you hoo that’s my boss and my uncle’s just oblivious and looking at me like I’m a kook. Your dad left before us and getting back to work as I strolled past him seated at his desk he said “so how was the interview?” Totally flummoxed I said “Oh no George… that was my Uncle” He deadpanned as only he could do, “ Yeah Jimmy, everyone’s got an uncle in the business” Classic George R.I.P buddyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-84331756861439045172023-05-07T21:26:59.136-04:002023-05-07T21:26:59.136-04:00sorry to hear that...sorry to hear that...Mama Pajamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278474039105398842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-6266907500291561402023-05-07T21:25:56.711-04:002023-05-07T21:25:56.711-04:00thanks for stopping in and sharing with us!thanks for stopping in and sharing with us!Mama Pajamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278474039105398842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-15095101292811422292023-05-07T20:58:38.925-04:002023-05-07T20:58:38.925-04:00I wish I could, but he passed away in 94. Its grea...I wish I could, but he passed away in 94. Its great to hear from someone else who knew/worked with him. If you have any good memories or stories about working together, I’d love to hear about them. Happy to hear was a great boss 😊Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-8345186157704715362023-05-03T00:00:07.677-04:002023-05-03T00:00:07.677-04:00Shout out to Milton, Geata and Don. You guys knew ...Shout out to Milton, Geata and Don. You guys knew how to pick salesman, those boys were the business!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-30371864153837657492023-05-02T23:51:08.386-04:002023-05-02T23:51:08.386-04:00Your dad was one great guy, worked with him from 8...Your dad was one great guy, worked with him from 89-91. Like I said below the best boss I ever had. Tell him Jimmy says helloAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-53357075592501283542023-05-02T23:31:19.428-04:002023-05-02T23:31:19.428-04:00Wow, Wow, Wow my mind is blown with overwhelming f...Wow, Wow, Wow my mind is blown with overwhelming feelings of nostalgia. I worked at CM from 89-91 down in the dungeon with George, Marty and Johnnie Maaawhhh. Loved it there, George was the best boss I have ever had, sweetheart of a guy. I saw the writing on the wall and left in 91. Great memories, great times and great story. Thanks for posting it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-385959351693909602022-08-31T07:10:07.472-04:002022-08-31T07:10:07.472-04:00you're welcome! though here it is 4 years lat...you're welcome! though here it is 4 years later, and I'm still on fb most days...Mama Pajamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278474039105398842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-26681622592270514872022-08-24T09:28:11.407-04:002022-08-24T09:28:11.407-04:00that's really cool, Howard, thanks for sharing...that's really cool, Howard, thanks for sharing it!Mama Pajamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278474039105398842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-81809703753056465702022-08-24T09:25:05.430-04:002022-08-24T09:25:05.430-04:00thanks - I certainly continue to hope so!thanks - I certainly continue to hope so!Mama Pajamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278474039105398842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-82726689787310233282022-08-24T08:07:45.305-04:002022-08-24T08:07:45.305-04:00Hi, Miriam, I admire your pursuit of a little joy ...Hi, Miriam, I admire your pursuit of a little joy in the midst of so much stress. Keep your head up—something good will come along. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740055889978712690.post-6998610198001571432022-08-14T15:55:42.519-04:002022-08-14T15:55:42.519-04:00I proudly display my Ikegami HL-79
camera in Peter...I proudly display my Ikegami HL-79<br />camera in Peter Arnetts book<br />"Live from the Battlefield" I purchased from Shelly at Camera Mart. <br />Peter mentioned I purchased only the best camera equipment.<br />Best Thoughts,<br />Howard DorfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com