What stopped the "Annie Get Your Gun" TV movie with Reba?

[defyingravity07]

Posted: 8/10/08 at 1:00am

I mean that is a recipe for success. She didn't just sing (Like most of Stunt casts) she acted. She had RAVES when she was on Broadway. WHAT HAPPENED?!?!?!
Updated On: 8/10/08 at 01:00 AM

[DickonDefysGravity]

Posted: 8/10/08 at 1:06am

Blech. Reba.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 8/10/08 at 1:08am

She was fantastic onstage. Ions better than Bernadette (who was in the wrong vehicle).

I'd love to know what happened to this planned TV movie.

[ljay889]

Posted: 8/10/08 at 1:09am

How did Bernadette win the Tony?

[nealb1]

Posted: 8/10/08 at 1:16am

From what I understand from a friend of mine who was on the production team, it was all about the script and Reba's availability. She wasn't happy with the script, changes were being made, and the longer the process got, she wasn't available and had a lot of conflicts. Too bad. Would have been wonderful to have seen her.

[defyingravity07]

Posted: 8/10/08 at 1:20am

Why did they make changes? Didn't they make changes to the revival anyway to make it not so racist. It seemed fine. Reba was already and using her REBA hiatus to do it. Why can't things be left alone. I bet it will eventually be made.

[Jon]

Posted: 8/10/08 at 11:07am

Re: Bernadette

Reba played Annie like a hick. Berndadette played Annie as mentally retarded.

[Patash]

Posted: 8/10/08 at 11:11am

I must confess that I didn't have a clue who Reba was when we saw her in Annie Get Your Gun on Broadway. I guess I had heard the name at the time -- but I don't have a clue about country western singers. But she totally blew me away. She was perfect in the role -- just perfect.