Nov. 27 1976 was the premiere of Network. Paddy Chayefsky brilliantly predicted today's raging cable news in an ingenious screenplay; Sidney Lumet guided stunning performances, especially Faye Dunaway and Peter Finch. Beatrice Straight won an Oscar for just 5 minutes on screen.
@Freelineorlando @Tico_Romao @SpyLovedMeToo @JaneNightshade @roger_bakes @TimothyJamesCat @JeffreyRothsch3 @OldCarLongRoad @ihateclaims @MikeRey61920141 @performativeUtt The Ned Beatty scene alone makes the film worth watching.
@TheGhoul69 @Tico_Romao @SpyLovedMeToo @JaneNightshade @roger_bakes @TimothyJamesCat @JeffreyRothsch3 @OldCarLongRoad @ihateclaims @MikeRey61920141 @performativeUtt That supporting cast? William Holden, Ned Beatty, Robert Duvall and Beatrice Straight were all sensational. This was an actor's paradise
@Freelineorlando @TheGhoul69 @Tico_Romao @SpyLovedMeToo @JaneNightshade @roger_bakes @TimothyJamesCat @JeffreyRothsch3 @OldCarLongRoad @ihateclaims @MikeRey61920141 @performativeUtt Just a mention that my much-loved acting teacher, Darryl Hickman, plays a bearded tv network exec in the film (& he was that in real life as well).
@MarkBringelson @Freelineorlando @TheGhoul69 @Tico_Romao @SpyLovedMeToo @JaneNightshade @roger_bakes @TimothyJamesCat @OldCarLongRoad @ihateclaims @MikeRey61920141 @performativeUtt Wow! That’s an impressive entry on your resume. He was so cool. As a young boy, I can still remember watching The Adventures of Dobie Gillis. It was one of my favorite shows growing up.
@MarkBringelson @Freelineorlando @TheGhoul69 @Tico_Romao @SpyLovedMeToo @JaneNightshade @roger_bakes @TimothyJamesCat @OldCarLongRoad @ihateclaims @MikeRey61920141 @performativeUtt Actually, I think I screwed up. That was his brother Dwayne. I always confuse the two.
@performativeUtt @MarkBringelson @Freelineorlando @TheGhoul69 @Tico_Romao @SpyLovedMeToo @JaneNightshade @roger_bakes @TimothyJamesCat @OldCarLongRoad @ihateclaims @MikeRey61920141 Now I’ve managed to completely confuse myself. It ain’t hard to do. Especially when you live in the Ozone like I do.
@performativeUtt @JeffreyRothsch3 @MarkBringelson @Freelineorlando @TheGhoul69 @Tico_Romao @SpyLovedMeToo @JaneNightshade @TimothyJamesCat @OldCarLongRoad @ihateclaims @MikeRey61920141 We all identify with screwups on Twitter. There but for the grace of autocorrect go I.
@roger_bakes @JeffreyRothsch3 @MarkBringelson @Freelineorlando @TheGhoul69 @Tico_Romao @SpyLovedMeToo @JaneNightshade @TimothyJamesCat @OldCarLongRoad @ihateclaims @MikeRey61920141 I was hoping for Their butt for the grade of autoconnect row I.