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Eventually the Incredible Shrinking Man's theme could have been------ Sepiatone

Actually, I saw the movie a bit past it's release date.... I walked out of the theater thinking, "Thank Christ nothing like that could possibly really happen!" Then woke up next morning to read about Three Mile Island. I'd hesitate to call Hampton's role in that movie as "nice" except for the fact his character wasn't intentionally mean or trying to cheat anyone out of anything. But he did a good job as the corporate public relations toady. Sepiatone

I haven't either, nor had anyone else I know . Sepiatone

Huh? I wasn't aware that Frederic March was in ANY of Dean's three flicks. And in response to Dargo's mention of Spencer Tracy up there. I thought it was believed that Tracy didn't "act", but reacted instead. Sepiatone

Not mentioned yet, probably because it wasn't a flop at the box office, but certainly a flop among most critics at the time was the way over budget and schedule CLEOPATRA('63) which probably(IMHO) financially succeeded due to the scandal surrounding then married to others Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor's off screen dalliances. But many liked it so much(despite it's lack of good filmaking) they considered it "great". Sepiatone

Some examples might have helped since IMHO not all "classic" film actors were "over actors". Plus there's times such method might be suggested for some particular character the actor/actress is portraying. But an old (and favorite) story comes to mind about acting practices........ During the making of MARATHON MAN ('76) a scene was coming up in which Dustin Hoffman's character was supposed to have gone without sleep, or even bathing for 12 of more hours. Hoffman showed up for the shoot after actually going without sleep and showering for a few days, so dedicated was he to the "method". Amused by this, co-star Laurence Olivier asked him; "My dear boy, why not just try ACTING?" Sepiatone

Well, one thing's for certain---- He sure as HELL didn't look anything like ALAN FREED. And seriously, I'd say Tim more resembles HOYT AXTON. Sepiatone

WHAT! Didn't like STUPOR DUCK('56)? Sepiatone

I have that on an old VHS. But over time I found myself wondering why I bought such an unimpressive movie. And I don't recall any particular "stand out" wisecracks. Sepiatone

First became known to me from his time on F-TROOP. Which made me appreciate his appearances on other TV shows and in some movies. Too bad. Rest In Peace, sir. Sepiatone

Yeah, caught the tribute to her on MeTV the other day. Bummed me out too. As a fan of the comic strip, I sho' 'nuff became a fan of the TV show, and had a huge crush on her as well. I just know she's resting in peace. She wouldn't have it any other way. Sepiatone

Yeah, and that pic of Kushner brought THIS to mind. Sepiatone

Or maybe THIS guy? Sepiatone

Really, the coroner ruled her overdose as accidental. But, no accident here---- Sepiatone

See my post from Monday, $/4 where I also mention LEO GORCEY and GEORGE REEVES. And for the tragic kid actors....... Sepiatone

Technically, nobody ever "talks" with anyone else on these boards. Sepiatone

The only so-called "bothering" I recall Hollywood did with Godzilla in the '90's was that waste of film stock bag o' crap starring Matthew Broderick. If THAT'S what you mean by "it didn't end well" Well...... I'd have to concur. Sepiatone

Really? I don't recall Hollywood ever bothering with Godzilla at all, let alone taking the time to develop a bias against him. You gotta start adjusting your meds sparky. And I'd like to know if he was dethroned, or did he abdicate his throne? I still remember when he was KING Kong! I thought maybe he too, met and fell in love with an American divorcee. Oh, and republicans don't really get any more reptilian than a snake in the grass. Sepiatone

Here's a good collection. And this quick one from the queen of wisecracks. Sepiatone

Recently as 1940, if memory serves.... And I also seem to recall the likes of KATHERINE HEPBURN and BETTE DAVIS given leading roles around the same time. Or DON'T you really watch TCM? Sepiatone

If ONLY. Sepiatone

Well ARI, we've often discussed what "classic" means insofar as TCM is concerned. And came away with no solid consensus. But it seems most of us do agree with one POV---- We liked it better when TCM showed movies, and only showed movies without all the personal "insights" of the hosts or other behaviors that demonstrate their desire to predetermine what WE should think about or how much we SHOULD like the movie being presented. Sepiatone

But that was that "old" republican party that former long time republican Michigan governor BILL MILLIKEN belonged to and got razzed for when he lamented the lack of civility and reasonableness path the "new" republicans were following. And true too, when I listen(for whatever reason) to right-wing radio these days I hear more paranoia than patriotism. Sepiatone

My brother in law brought that up yesterday( through HBO max) Impressive effects, but otherwise a bore for me. But was glad to see Tokyo spared in this one. Sepiatone

I get that. And add to that list: CARL SWITZER LEO GORCEY GEORGE REEVES Sepiatone