Re: Random mandolin sightings
I haven't watched this much-anticipated production yet, so please don't spoil it for me/us/those few who care ... But The History Channel has been known to play a bit loose with historical authenticity, and has been taken to task for this before by some around here, people who seem to be a good bit more knowledgeable than those actually working in the props department. And rightly so - they should pay attention to period detail, if they have any intention to educate as well as entertain (and sell soap, of course). Or maybe change their name to The Infotainment Channel (eg., Pawn Stars - really? ) I have a feeling someone just grabbed something out of the prop room and put it in the actor's hands. Anyway, it's still a mandolin on the screen. Could have been worse - do I have to come right out and say how?
Another possibility - could it have been a homemade instrument? Something someone whittled to resemble something seen in a Sears catalog?
BTW, I thought it a bit odd that an interview with Kevin Costner on The Tavis Smiley Show (PBS) seemed to spend so much time on this production. Guess there were some promo bucks to spend; just an odd venue. Or maybe not, maybe this is being aimed at an erudite audience. Seems to be working, a bit.
But that's just my opinion. I could be wrong. - Dennis Miller
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