Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
#1Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 6:43am
In one of the columns (not Riedel's), it was reported that Cloris Leachman will not be asked to perform in Young Frankenstein on broadway. Mel Brooks decided that they wanted a fresh look without any actors reprising their roles from the movie. The columnist's opinion, however, was that it would be very difficult indeed to fill her shoes.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01122007/gossip/liz/hes_cast_both_ways_liz_liz_smith.htm
Updated On: 1/12/07 at 06:43 AM
#2re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 6:54amIf this turns out to be true, I'm a bit suprised. Someone like Cloris Leachman who is so well known (especially from fans of the movie) would be ideal to have involved.
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#2re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 6:54amI don't think anyone would be disappointed to see Andrea Martin take her place!
#3re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 7:06am
Andrea Martin is a terrific choice.
How about Harriet Harris?
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#4re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 7:07am
ANDREA MARTIN!
ANDREA MARTIN!
ANDREA MARTIN!
ANDREA MARTIN!
ANDREA MARTIN moves this UP six notches!!!!
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#5re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 7:11amI'm sure it's because they're worried she wouldn't be able to do 8 shows a week.
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#6re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 7:24am
Not that i dont ***LOVE*** Cloris Leachman...
but i ****LOOOOOOOOOOOVE**** Andrea Martin!!!
#7re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:10amAndrea Martin is a glorious idea.
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#8re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:15ami agree with yankee, that can be the only reason,
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#9re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:16amAs far as the columnist's opinion, that can be said about any role in that film, not to mention many others that have made it to Broadway before this.
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#10re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:17am
"Va-gi-na!"
Did anywhere here see Ms. Martin in ALL OVER THE GUY? She was a riot.
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"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#11re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:19amPlease. She's a riot just silently standing in place.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#12re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:23amI saw her in Duane Reade once, shopping and talking on her mobile. She was hilarious just doing that - she was just so animated and alive.
Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)
#13re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:24amWell, there you are then!
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#14re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:25am
That really is too bad, because having Leachman involved would have really made YF on Broadway sem like something more special than it probably ultimately is. But she is in her 80s now, and I'm sure the physical demands of the show are going to be taxing.
Andrea Martin would definitely be a good choice.
#15re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:26am
It's too bad that it was announced in the first place, so that now we're disappointed. We would have been fine never knowing it was a possibility.
ETA: I just read the column - wow, show biz is cruel, eh?
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Updated On: 1/12/07 at 08:26 AM
#16re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:58amThe New York Post is cruel.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#17re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:59amThe Post didn't invite Leachman to be a part of the reading and then send a letter saying they didn't want her for the production.
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#19re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 9:02amNo, The Post reported it. Tell me, has The Post proven to be a reliable source in the past? Or have they changed details around and been known to make up their own facts to enhance stories?
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#20re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 9:02am
Well, it's Liz Smith's column. So I don't think it's "made up."
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#21re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 9:04amIt reads like a gossip column from where I stand.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#22re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 9:07am
"Liz Smith" isn't really a gossip columnist. She doesn't scoop - she reports what press agents feed her. If she is reporting it, then chances are Leechman has long known, and is okay with the information that she is not moving forward with the production being made public in this way.
Updated On: 1/12/07 at 09:07 AM
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#23re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 10:10amI've read Liz Smith since the 70s and I've very rarely known her to be wrong about anything she puts in her column.
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#24re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 10:22amLiz's column is mostly written by minions these days and is largely comprised of press releases but someone of Cloris Leachman's age and stature may have called Liz personally to kvetch.
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