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Tim Curry recovering from a ‘major stroke’
Yahoo News ^ | 24th May 2013 | Yahoo News

Posted on 05/24/2013 1:36:38 PM PDT by the scotsman

' 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star Tim Curry is recovering at home following a major stroke.

The 67-year-old actor is said to be "doing fine" and recuperating in Los Angeles following a collapse last night.

His long-time agent Marcia Hurwitz dismissed claims the stroke has affected the 67-year-old actor's speech and insists the star is in good spirits.

She told the The Daily Mail: "Tim is doing great. He absolutely can speak and is recovering at this time and in great humour."'

(Excerpt) Read more at uk.movies.yahoo.com ...


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To: the scotsman
Enjoyed his performances many times.
Prayers for a quick and complete recovery.
61 posted on 05/24/2013 5:20:06 PM PDT by novemberslady
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To: the scotsman

Instead of that abysmal non-sequel sequel “Shock Treatment”, some years ago, a script was circulated for a real sequel to the RHPS, tentatively titled “Return To Transylvania”.

A few of the highlights are that it began at the same time as the original, but focuses on the newly married Ralph and Betty Munroe Hapschatt, as they head off on their honeymoon.

Ralph is going to work for Atomic Corporation, making nuclear powered home appliances, and Betty is going to become an extremely materialistic housewife. When they arrive at their new home, this is what they sing about, until it is obvious that they are both virgins, and terrified about having sex.

Then still disheveled Dr. Scott pounds on their door to demand they come with him to his laboratory right then, to stop an alien invasion. On the way he tells them that Brad and Janet used his audio-vibratory-physio-molecular transport device to follow the aliens back to their planet, but it was damaged in the process, so it must be rebuilt.

At the lab they are joined by “the Army”, a Captain and two privates, with rifles and hand grenades, and then an all-female motorcycle gang led by (the late) Eddie’s girlfriend.

Other bits include their meeting “The Queen of Transsexual Transylvania” and her court, and the reassembled Eddie, now a stitched together Frankenstein Elvis monster.

After seeing the science fiction movies sent by Frankfurter, the Transylvanians have created their own army of giant animals and science fiction weapons, that they are threatening to unleash on Earth.

This, along with half a dozen songs, is the first part of the sequel.


62 posted on 05/24/2013 5:21:08 PM PDT by yefragetuwrabrumuy (Best WoT news at rantburg.com)
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To: the scotsman

Played Rooster in “Annie”, but I’m not supposed to know that.


63 posted on 05/24/2013 5:26:04 PM PDT by Resettozero
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To: Resettozero

He played a small role in Home Alone II, the desk clerk with the Grinch smile. Very believable.


64 posted on 05/24/2013 5:55:54 PM PDT by Kevmo ("A person's a person, no matter how small" ~Horton Hears a Who)
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65 posted on 05/24/2013 6:05:31 PM PDT by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto!)
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To: SueRae
That story arc had a great cast, with Debbie Harry, Glenn Frey, and Paul Winfield.

-PJ

66 posted on 05/24/2013 6:07:59 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too (If you are the Posterity of We the People, then you are a Natural Born Citizen.)
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To: ansel12

It helps if your friends know the audience response subscript, too :-)


67 posted on 05/24/2013 6:09:10 PM PDT by Fast Moving Angel (A moral wrong is not a civil right: No religious sanction of an irreligious act.)
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To: Revolting cat!
I’ll order Indian curry tonight in his honor.

Or meatloaf? :-)

68 posted on 05/24/2013 6:10:49 PM PDT by Fast Moving Angel (A moral wrong is not a civil right: No religious sanction of an irreligious act.)
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To: the scotsman

He made great money pushing homosexuality through his role in Rocky Horror Picture Show.

I hope he pays a price for it.


69 posted on 05/24/2013 6:13:31 PM PDT by NoLibZone (None here can be puzzled by why Jews walked into the cars so quietly- we are walking up the planks.)
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To: Kevmo

You must be joking, the movie works because it is so good, it is an incredible movie.

A crummy joke movie like reefer madness or Planet Nine doesn’t become 73 on the all-time grossing movies, adjusted for inflation.

Lawrence of Arabia is 72, Rocky (Balboa) is 74


70 posted on 05/24/2013 6:30:43 PM PDT by ansel12
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To: ansel12

No I am not joking. It is officially the worst movie of all time.


71 posted on 05/24/2013 6:41:26 PM PDT by Kevmo ("A person's a person, no matter how small" ~Horton Hears a Who)
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To: Paradox

A character he played on “Criminal Minds” was horrifying.

An incredible actor.

.


72 posted on 05/24/2013 6:47:44 PM PDT by Mears
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To: the scotsman
And he was great as Long John Silver in "Muppet Treasure Island" and equally as great as Jezebel Jack in "Pirates of the Plains" ....


73 posted on 05/24/2013 6:55:23 PM PDT by BlueLancer ("Oh, man, that's a lot of Indians!" [LTC George A. Custer, 1876, near the Little Bighorn Valley])
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To: Kevmo

It obviously isn’t.

Your personal opinion about one of the all time grossing movies is one thing, but “officially” it is a successful, popular movie.

“Oficially:

It is the 73rd all time grossing movie (inflation adjusted), making 437 million dollars in adjusted dollars.

It receives a 7.2 rating from IMBD

It receives a 77% rating from the critics as reported on Rotten Tomatoes, (85% audience rating).

Ebert gave it 2.5 stars, while you can dislike it, and many others can dislike it, despise it, or whatever, there is just no reasonable claim to it being the worst movie ever made, and it is impossible to attach “official” to that claim.


74 posted on 05/24/2013 6:59:39 PM PDT by ansel12
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To: Hoodat

One could enjoy Susan Sarandon looking good in her lingerie before her ultra-liberalism was well known, or perhaps even before it had evolved..


75 posted on 05/24/2013 7:07:18 PM PDT by luvbach1 (We are finished.)
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To: nolongerademocrat

Ditto on good wishes to Tm Curry.Saw him live on stage in San Diego many years ago.Talented guy indeed.


76 posted on 05/24/2013 7:08:53 PM PDT by luvbach1 (We are finished.)
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To: ansel12

I assume you mean Ocean Beach in San Diego.


77 posted on 05/24/2013 7:11:24 PM PDT by luvbach1 (We are finished.)
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To: luvbach1

Yes, the Strand theater.


78 posted on 05/24/2013 7:13:44 PM PDT by ansel12
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To: ansel12

Ebert gave it 2.5 stars,
***Out of 4? 5? It is damned by faint praise.

while you can dislike it, and many others can dislike it, despise it, or whatever, there is just no reasonable claim to it being the worst movie ever made, and it is impossible to attach “official” to that claim.
***I attach “official” to the claim. It is Officially the Worst Movie Ever Made. It is SO BAD that people line up in costumes and throw toast & rice at the screen when the movie plays.


79 posted on 05/24/2013 7:25:21 PM PDT by Kevmo ("A person's a person, no matter how small" ~Horton Hears a Who)
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To: ansel12

Oh my goodness, that’s the first time I saw it playing as well. Small world.


80 posted on 05/24/2013 7:26:14 PM PDT by Kevmo ("A person's a person, no matter how small" ~Horton Hears a Who)
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