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Dan Aykroyd on ‘The Blues Brothers’ – ‘You’d Never Make It Today’
Hollywood in Toto ^
| 16 Nov 2023
| Christian Toto
Posted on 11/17/2023 7:58:15 AM PST by Rummyfan
Dan Aykroyd will forever be known as a “Ghostbuster.”
The “Saturday Night Live” alum created plenty of memorable characters during his sketch TV days, but the 1984 sci-fi comedy remains his calling card for many.
Some insist his 1980 film “The Blues Brothers” remains his finest hour as a comic actor.
The musical comedy featured bravura performances from Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ray Charles and more.
The film cemented Aykroyd’s on-screen bromance with fellow “SNL” standout John Belushi and became a cult classic.
Aykroyd told podcaster Adam Carolla some behind-the-scenes footnotes from the film.
(Excerpt) Read more at hollywoodintoto.com ...
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Totally over-the-top movie production - how many cars did they wreck? I lost count! And yeah, it would not be made today.
Stand by Your Man ... and The Rawhide Theme.
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posted on
11/17/2023 7:58:15 AM PST
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Rummyfan
To: Rummyfan
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posted on
11/17/2023 7:59:07 AM PST
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Lurker
( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is. )
To: Rummyfan
Blazing Saddles would not even be considered. Comedy is dead thanks to Communism.
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posted on
11/17/2023 8:00:04 AM PST
by
bray
(You can tell who the Commies fear.)
To: Rummyfan
"Some insist his 1980 film “The Blues Brothers” remains his finest hour as a comic actor."
What! It's not "Caddyshack 2"?
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11/17/2023 8:00:16 AM PST
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jaydubya2
To: jaydubya2
“What! It’s not “Caddyshack 2”?”
Or Doctor Detroit!
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posted on
11/17/2023 8:02:03 AM PST
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EQAndyBuzz
(I AM A ZIONIST HOODLUM!)
To: jaydubya2
Personally I prefer him in Coneheads.
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posted on
11/17/2023 8:03:33 AM PST
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Rummyfan
(In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized of man)
To: Rummyfan
We like both kinds of music here Country and Western
To: woodbutcher1963
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posted on
11/17/2023 8:06:35 AM PST
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Rummyfan
(In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized of man)
To: Rummyfan
He was pretty good as a dramatic actor as well.....
Pearl Harbor, Driving Miss Daisy..............
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11/17/2023 8:08:08 AM PST
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Red Badger
(Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
To: Rummyfan
Tell them we’re from France.
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11/17/2023 8:08:45 AM PST
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PLMerite
("They say that we were Cold Warriors. Yes, and a bloody good show, too." - Robert Conquest )
To: EQAndyBuzz; jaydubya2
Aykroyd has had a very good career - who would have thought that of his coming out of SNL? He’s done drama and comedy. Bill Murray is the only other one who surpasses him IMHO.
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posted on
11/17/2023 8:09:08 AM PST
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Rummyfan
(In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized of man)
To: Lurker
IMO, the Blues Brothers ranks as one of the greatest comedies of all time, one of the greatest car chase movies of all time and one of the greatest musicals of all time.
In other words, one of the greatest movies ever.
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11/17/2023 8:09:31 AM PST
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Responsibility2nd
(A truth that’s told with bad intent, Beats all the lies you can invent ~ Wm. Blake)
To: Rummyfan
Aykroyd has had a very good career - who would have thought that of his coming out of SNL? SNL has launched mega stars, still does, I think of Kristen Wig. It's probably the shows biggest claim to fame.
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11/17/2023 8:11:47 AM PST
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1Old Pro
To: Rummyfan
“Aykroyd has had a very good career - who would have thought that of his coming out of SNL? He’s done drama and comedy. Bill Murray is the only other one who surpasses him IMHO.”
Akroyd was also good in 50 First Dates.
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11/17/2023 8:12:50 AM PST
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EQAndyBuzz
(I AM A ZIONIST HOODLUM!)
To: All
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11/17/2023 8:14:33 AM PST
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Liz
(Women have tremendous power — their femininity, because men can't do without it. Sidney Sheldon)
To: All
The Cab Calloway episode was also good.
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11/17/2023 8:15:57 AM PST
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Liz
(Women have tremendous power — their femininity, because men can't do without it. Sidney Sheldon)
To: Rummyfan
“We’re on a mission from God”
To: Rummyfan
No I didn't. Honest! I ran outta gas. I had a flat tire. I didn't have enough money for cab fare. My tux didn't come back from the cleaners. An old friend came in from outta town. Someone stole my car. There was an earthquake, a terrible flood, locusts! It wasn't my fault! I swear to God!
Oh, Jake. Jake, honey.
To: Rummyfan
I doubt if A Christmas Story would be made today, especially the end when they eat at the Chinese restaurant. Fa rah rah rah rah
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11/17/2023 8:18:08 AM PST
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gattaca
(Once a nation loses control of its borders, it is no longer a nation...Ronald Reagan)
To: Rummyfan
"Bring me four fried chickens, and a Coke." Mrs. Murphy: "You want chicken wings, or chicken legs?" Jake: "Four fried chickens, and a Coke." Elwood: "And some dry white toast, please."
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11/17/2023 8:20:38 AM PST
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GOPJ
(When white liberal 'elites' say we must 'save democracy' they mean 'save white liberal elite power'.)
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