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#26

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/27/06 at 1:34pm

I'm actually really liking the Conan O'Brien idea.

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#27

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/27/06 at 1:46pm

haha, it would never happen.

However, Conan can actually sing. He usually jokes around when ever he does it, but if he dropped the act and sang I am sure he would sound great.

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#28

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/29/06 at 8:24pm

what about Harry Connick Jr.?

#29

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/29/06 at 8:34pm

o0o...I never ever would have thought of Donny as Corny..but now that the idea is in my head, it seems like an amazing fit!

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#30

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/29/06 at 8:49pm

as the originator of the donny as corny idea i still stand by it. another idea, just for kicks HASSELHOFF

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#31

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/29/06 at 9:10pm

Harry Connick Jr. turns everything into a Jazz number. If he refrained from doing this...I wouldn't mind.

But Donny Osmond...that's different. I kinda like it.

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#32

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/30/06 at 12:02am

I like the suggestions of Osmond and O'Brian. Conan would be hilarious, I think.

I can also see David Hasselhoff working in the role.

#33

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/30/06 at 1:59am

my official list, in order

donny osmond
david hasselhoff
paul rudd (he minimally harmonizes well, based off anchorman and the 40 yr old virgin)
steve carrell
carson daly

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#34

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/30/06 at 2:10am

I am totally LOVING the idea for Conan O'Brien as Corny.

#35

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/30/06 at 2:12am

donny - yes, ok.
david- the movie would be laughed at more than it already is getting.
Paul- not horrible, it would be something new for him and everyone else.
Steve- I dont think so. His look is all wrong.
Carson-?? Just because he is a talk show host does not make him a good candidate... can he act (aside from daria voiceovers) OR sing?

#36

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/30/06 at 9:18am

DICK Clark

#37

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/30/06 at 9:49am

A Broadway name? Are you kidding?

Corny Collins is the one role where they can get away with casting ANYONE. Donald Trump could do this role and get away with it.

They aren't looking at Norbert Leo Butz. They are only seeing A-list and B-list Hollywood names. They would love to have a Regis Phiban or Ryan Seacrest or Dick Clark. But they would also love to have like a George Clooney do it and make a fool outta himself.

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#38

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/30/06 at 5:07pm

What about Steve Martin? Hasn't he been in a lot of the director's movies?

#39

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/30/06 at 5:32pm

yeh he has, but CC even though is a nice sized role is not big enough for steve. (i imagine)

plus i guess i see CC in his 30's.

#40

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/30/06 at 9:51pm

If age isn't a factor, I think someone like David Bowie could be just quirky enough to work.

#41

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/30/06 at 9:56pm

I'm interested in the Harry Connick Jr. idea.

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#42

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/30/06 at 10:17pm

Same Here, HCJ and Donny seem great.

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#43

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 6/30/06 at 11:28pm

Harry Conick? I can totally picture that.

#44

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 7/1/06 at 2:13am

I love the idea of Donny playing Corny, although i also think Ewan MacGregor could do it very well

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#45

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 7/1/06 at 4:38am

I like the Conan idea.

I also think Sean Hayes would be good.

#46

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 7/1/06 at 10:14am

Did you guys all forget that Corny has to sing? And not just a little bit.

Conan????
Ryan Seacrest????
Regis?

*head slap*

Are you kidding?

Of course they could always CUT his songs or dub him... if that's really what you want.

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#47

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 7/1/06 at 12:14pm

I'd like to see Eric McCormack so Corny Collins.

Heck, I'd like to see Eric McCormack do anything!

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#48

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 7/1/06 at 1:11pm

best12bars- well at least regis sings reasonably well, he recorded a christmas cd that wasn't too bad

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#49

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 7/1/06 at 4:45pm

I think they could easily cast Clarke Thorell or Troy Britton Johnson as Corny. They're relative unknowns to everyone outside of the Broadway microcosm, and even inside, those two aren't necessarily huge names. Both did fantastic on the separate occasions that I saw them perform, and I think bringing someone from the Broadway or tour cast wouldn't be too horrible, since Corny isn't necessarily a gigantic part.

Of course, I'm fine with Hugh or Donny. No problem there.

#50

re: Corny Collins in the new Hairspray movie?

Posted: 7/1/06 at 5:59pm

I'm glad we're leaving the casting to casting directors ... and not the people who post on this board...

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