Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
#2Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/27/21 at 5:38pmSo sad to hear this. She was always excellent. At least she made it to 94.
“Somebody stop me before I sing again” - Bazzard
#3Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/27/21 at 5:43pm
Wow, did not realize she was that old. What a legend. And she was still working! She will be genuinely missed.
I have loved her in so many roles over the years, but I will always remember FRAU BLUCHER (*neighs*), and her genius delivery of one of the funniest lines in cinema: "He was my boyfriend!"
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#4Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/27/21 at 6:48pm
She was also a Nellie Forbush understudy in the original Broadway run of SOUTH PACIFIC. She played the role for almost a month in October 1952.
Here she is with George Britton, the replacement Emile.
#5Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/27/21 at 6:53pm
Sad news indeed. The original MTM Trifecta are all now gone: Mary, Rhoda and Phyllis. May she RIP.
A.J.
Stand-by Joined: 3/15/08
#6Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/27/21 at 8:11pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "She was also a Nellie Forbush understudy in the original Broadway run of SOUTH PACIFIC. She played the role for almost a month in October 1952.
Here she is with George Britton, the replacement Emile."
This is incredible, I had no idea. Thank you for sharing this.
luvcaroline
Broadway Star Joined: 10/19/05
#7Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/27/21 at 8:46pmShe was brilliant in Last Picture Show, I must rewatch this weekend. RIP
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#8Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/27/21 at 8:56pmGutted. One of my comedic favorites.
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greensgreens
Broadway Star Joined: 10/14/09
#9Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/27/21 at 9:36pm
I adored her in Show Boat. Her big moment at the end of the act was legendary. A true master of her craft.
#10Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/27/21 at 11:27pm
I just loved her. RIP Cloris. You will be missed.
AEA AGMA SM
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/13/09
#11Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/27/21 at 11:32pm
I've always loved her, and seeing "Frau Blucher" in Show Boat was such a thrill.
#13Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/27/21 at 11:44pm
^(I know this thread is about a serious topic - but I feel like this is what this comedy legend would have wanted)
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#14Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/28/21 at 12:55am
Animal abuse? Yeah.....totally. Gross.
RIP you absolute legend.
A Director
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/18/07
#15Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/28/21 at 2:50am
Sutton Ross said: "Animal abuse? Yeah.....totally. Gross.
Have you seen the movie? If not, you don't understand.
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#16Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/28/21 at 12:28pm
Have I seen Young Frankenstein and understand her name is synonymous with glue with freaks out the horses? Sure do. But, to get them to violently react that way, they clearly were abusing them. Just like in Blazing Saddles where everybody was just okay when he punched a horse?
I'm so glad that's no longer a reality on film sets and they have professionals there to make sure none of that happens again.
#17Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/28/21 at 12:45pm
Didn't know that that those horses were abused. Sad to hear.
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#18Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/28/21 at 12:51pm
Sutton Ross said: "Have I seen Young Frankenstein and understand her name is synonymous with glue with freaks out the horses? Sure do. But, to get them to violently react that way, they clearly were abusing them. Just like in Blazing Saddles where everybody was just okay when he punched a horse?
I'm so glad that's no longer a reality on film sets and they have professionals there to make sure none of that happens again."
Oh, my. You ARE aware that trained stunt horses were used on the film BLAZING SADDLES? That horse did many tricks including falling down on command. He was never injured. Animal supervisor Ralph Helfer was on set at all times. Gentle Jungle was the name of the horse and had extensive film and TV credits as a stunt horse. Today it is required to have the “no animals were harmed” disclaimer at the end of the film but though this disclaimer wasn’t credited on older films does not mean animal supervisors weren’t on set.
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
#19Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/28/21 at 2:46pm
Heartbroken to hear this. One of the greats. I will be viewing some of her work this weekend in her memory.
#20Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/28/21 at 9:03pm
Such very sad news, indeed. One of my favorites - best MTM episode ever was when Lars cheated on her with Sue Ann. Her reaction to tasting her own apple pie was priceless ! Too bad she hadn't returned to B'way in recent seasons. She would have made a great Madam Arnfeldt in 'A Little Night Music'.
cliffordbradshaw2
Stand-by Joined: 3/2/15
#21Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/28/21 at 10:15pm
Cloris Leachman with Carroll O'Connor, Michele Lee, and Jack Gilford in the 1972 CBS TV update of "Of Thee I Sing."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb2gcl94mIA
JSquared2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/17
#22Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/28/21 at 10:30pm
Sutton Ross said: "Have I seen Young Frankenstein and understand her name is synonymous with glue with freaks out the horses? Sure do. But, to get them to violently react that way, they clearly were abusing them. Just like in Blazing Saddles where everybody was just okay when he punched a horse?
I'm so glad that's no longer a reality on film sets and they have professionals there to make sure none of that happens again."
Thanks for one of the dumbest posts ever. You seriously think that they punched a horse??
#23Cloris Leachman Has Passed Away
Posted: 1/29/21 at 7:13pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "Sutton Ross said: "Have I seen Young Frankenstein and understand her name is synonymous with glue with freaks out the horses? Sure do. But, to get them to violently react that way, they clearly were abusing them. Just like in Blazing Saddles where everybody was just okay when he punched a horse?
I'm so glad that's no longer a reality on film sets and they have professionals there to make sure none of that happens again."
Oh, my. You ARE aware that trained stunt horses were used on the film BLAZING SADDLES? That horse did many tricks including falling down on command. He was never injured. Animal supervisor Ralph Helfer was on set at all times. Gentle Jungle was the name of the horse and had extensive film and TV credits as a stunt horse. Today it is required to have the “no animals were harmed” disclaimer at the end of the film but though this disclaimer wasn’t credited on older films does not mean animal supervisors weren’t on set."
Thank You for the information.
Speaking of the classic 'Blazing Saddles', I recently read a brief interview with Mel Brooks who says he's been working on the Broadway musical of his film during the pandemic. Let's hope it does as well as 'The Producers'.
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