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Unlikely Casting (or, IMHO, the ONLY casting Hollyweird would approve)
The Washington Times ^
| 22 Jul 03
| Greg Pierce
Posted on 07/22/2003 7:55:47 AM PDT by Gunrunner2
Edited on 07/12/2004 4:05:34 PM PDT by Jim Robinson.
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The husband of Democratic activist Barbra Streisand, actor James Brolin, has been cast as Ronald Reagan in a four-hour CBS miniseries titled "The Reagans," set to air during the November sweeps period. The network hasn't asked Miss Streisand her opinion of the casting, "but we'll have to live with that," CBS Chairman Leslie Moonves joked Sunday in remarks to the Television Critics Association. Mr. Brolin, who starred in the TV series "Marcus Welby, M.D.," "Hotel" and Pensacola: Wings of Gold," will play Mr. Reagan as he moves from his film career to California governor to president. Australian actress Judy Davis will play Nancy Reagan. Asked about Mr. Brolin's casting, Mr. Moonves said he is relying on the track record of veteran producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, whose credits include the most-recent Oscar winner, "Chicago," and TV's "Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows." "It took us a minute to digest it," Mr. Moonves said, but "they were convinced that he was the right guy for it, and we back them." oGreg Pierce can be reached at 202/636-3285 or gpierce@washingtontimes.com.
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Doesn't this beat all. . .
Geesh.
To: Gunrunner2
If Babs takes a cameo, who would she play...Al Haig?
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posted on
07/22/2003 7:58:08 AM PDT
by
ken5050
(ann coulter NEEDS to have kids ASAP....her gene pool has to be passed on.....any volunteers?)
To: Gunrunner2
Hey Gunrunner2! I am a former Environmental Systems Mech...I was your pressurization/aircon/Oxygen man...well, so to speak.
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posted on
07/22/2003 7:59:45 AM PDT
by
Zavien Doombringer
(Ain't nothing worse than feeling obsolete....)
To: Gunrunner2
This movie and Reagans good character will of course be ruined with its decidedly Hollyweird twist. Makes my stomach churn...
To: Gunrunner2
Double 'R' - beep, beep - MCO!
(BS married Mr. Aacom)
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posted on
07/22/2003 8:04:51 AM PDT
by
pbear8
( sed libera nos a malo)
To: Gunrunner2
This is LUDICROUS everywhere but HollyWeird!
To: ken5050
I've got a role for BABS,how about Sandra Day O'Conner!!!!!!!
To: Gunrunner2
AAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! This is just plain crazy! When they choose a left wing weirdo to play one of the most right wing presidents our nation has ever had the priveledge to elect you just know the portrayal is going to be more than just a little tainted.
To: bandleader
How about B.S. playing BONZO the chimp.
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posted on
07/22/2003 8:12:15 AM PDT
by
ohiobushman
(HEY CLINTON'S,DON'T GO AWAY MAD,JUST F'N GO AWAY!!)
To: Gunrunner2
A four-hour CBS miniseries titled "The Reagans," set to air during the November sweeps period. This is funny. No lib wants to watch anything about Reagan good or bad. So CBS is banking on conservatives to watch the show through the November sweeps. If CBS portrays Reagan in a good light they could take the sweeps but if they are true to their nature they will wreck their chances. What will CBS do? My guess is they will trash Reagan and air it some time other than sweeps.
To: Between the Lines
Agreed
To: Gunrunner2
Heck with Mr. Streisand in it...they may as well make it a "Simpsons" mini-series
it could be hugh
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posted on
07/22/2003 8:22:27 AM PDT
by
joesnuffy
(Moderate Islam Is For Dilettantes)
To: joesnuffy
Oh come on. . .be series
To: bandleader
I've got a role for BABS,how about Sandra Day O'Conner!!!!!!! I was thinking along the lines of Helen Thomas...
To: Gunrunner2
Mr. Brolin, who starred in the TV series "Marcus Welby, M.D.," "Hotel" and "Pensacola: Wings of Gold,"...Not to mention his stellar performance in that cinematic masterpiece "Gable and Lombard"!
They had more than love...they had FUN!
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posted on
07/22/2003 12:24:13 PM PDT
by
6323cd
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