Mellotronists

>
> note Fiona's Chamberlin (ex-Big Elf, ex-The Band) playing musical
> cues during the game show.
>

Also *visible* or only hearable ?

>
> Note the cameo appearances by members of this list...
>

"Members", does that mean we can see other members, beside Brian ?

>
> Look closely at the end of the scene where Cruise's character is
> giving his talk on stage. Brian makes a cameo, going up to shake
> Cruise's hand after the presentation (look fast).
>

Yes, I think I have seen that. I rewound the tape and replayed in
slow-motion. That is when the session takes a break for lunch.

>
> In the credits, the producer thanks him for "the thing" (the idea).
>

Guess I'll have to go through the credits once more ...

Arthur