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Superstar · 07-29-2004, 04:39 PM

There isn't a real forum to put this in so I'm putting it here

Kirstie Alley will take on tabloids, Hollywood and herself in Showtime's "Fat Actress," a reality-comedy series about the life of an overweight celebrity.

Alley proposed the series to the cable channel as a "send-up of her own image as well as Hollywood's obsession with weight and beauty," said Robert Greenblatt, entertainment president for Showtime Networks Inc.

The 53-year-old actress, heavier than when she starred in "Cheers" and "Veronica's Closet" and films including "Look Who's Talking," has been the subject of unflattering photos in supermarket tabloids.

The series is co-created by Alley and Brenda Hampton ("7th Heaven," "Mad About You"); they and Sandy Chanley ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") are the executive producers. Episodes will be based on a story line but largely improvised.

Alley is "so willing to be vulnerable and make fun of herself," Hampton said. "She just has such a great sense of humor, is a brilliant comedian and so smart."

Hampton described the series as an "adult comedy" along the lines of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" with writer-comedian Larry David ("Seinfeld").

"But it's so different because I think women across the country will identify with her," Hampton said Thursday. "It's difficult to lose weight and find a relationship no matter where you live. It makes it all the more painful when you're in the spotlight."

The half-hour Showtime series, set to begin production this fall, will air sometime next year. Six episodes are planned, Hampton said.

I always liked Kirstie, I wish her luck

webuster · 07-29-2004, 07:06 PM

Kirstie is great! I thought Veronica's Closet was fantastic! I also heard she may be doing another Look Who's Talking- so good luck to her!

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 07-29-2004, 08:27 PM

Sounds like a show with a good cause

I like her, too, she's hilarious.

Janice · 07-30-2004, 03:06 AM

I wish Kirstie the best. I'd like to see her on a hit show. It's an interesting premise, and I hope it works out.

Janice · 07-30-2004, 03:57 AM

Recent photo. Kirstie looks good to me.

Superstar · 07-30-2004, 04:27 AM

Really? I saw a photo of her a few months ago and she'd gotten big. She looks good.

I think she's doing Look Whos Talking Again where they adopt a child

Janice · 07-30-2004, 01:44 PM

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Originally posted by Superstar
Really? I saw a photo of her a few months ago and she'd gotten big. She looks good.

Yes, it's a recent photo. Go to People.com.....she's the cover story in People magazine. I would provide the link, but I have AOL and usually only other AOL members can open my links.

Maybe someone else can post the link here.

MandieR1980 · 07-30-2004, 02:18 PM

I'd like to see the show but I don't have Showtime

Superstar · 07-30-2004, 03:12 PM

Thanx!

I hope the show does well, Kirstie could use a hit to boost her career

APPLEI · 07-31-2004, 04:40 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Superstar
Thanx!

I hope the show does well, Kirstie could use a hit to boost her career [/QUOTE

amen
i wish kirstie the best!

PZelda · 07-31-2004, 05:44 PM

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Originally posted by MandieR1980
I'd like to see the show but I don't have Showtime

Me too.

I've always liked Kirstie.

Hopefully...with her being on a new show, she'll be better about responding to her fanmail. She's such a hard person to get an autograph from.

I've liked her ever since her Cheers days.

Dean Winchester · 07-31-2004, 05:57 PM

people forget that Kirstie is 53 now. She is no longer the sexpot she was back in the days of movies like Runaway and Star Trek 2, and the first few seasons she was on Cheers. There are plenty of comparable actresses around the same age who look a lot worse than Kirstie does now.

barwars · 07-31-2004, 10:55 PM

As big a Cheers fan that I am, I for one never liked Kirstie Alley.

Sure -- its probably because I resent her for not guest starring on Frasier.

But ohh well, she's got her weight to gain and point to prove, and those endless Pier 1 commercials (I know, bad term -- they've ended). Whatever.

But even after that all.... if I had Showtime I'd watch.

Superstar · 08-01-2004, 01:56 PM

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Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
people forget that Kirstie is 53 now. She is no longer the sexpot she was back in the days of movies like Runaway and Star Trek 2, and the first few seasons she was on Cheers. There are plenty of comparable actresses around the same age who look a lot worse than Kirstie does now.

Shes 53? She doesbn't look it in that pic!

07-29-2004, 04:39 PM	#1
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Kirstie's Fat New Show There isn't a real forum to put this in so I'm putting it here Kirstie Alley will take on tabloids, Hollywood and herself in Showtime's "Fat Actress," a reality-comedy series about the life of an overweight celebrity. Alley proposed the series to the cable channel as a "send-up of her own image as well as Hollywood's obsession with weight and beauty," said Robert Greenblatt, entertainment president for Showtime Networks Inc. The 53-year-old actress, heavier than when she starred in "Cheers" and "Veronica's Closet" and films including "Look Who's Talking," has been the subject of unflattering photos in supermarket tabloids. The series is co-created by Alley and Brenda Hampton ("7th Heaven," "Mad About You"); they and Sandy Chanley ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") are the executive producers. Episodes will be based on a story line but largely improvised. Alley is "so willing to be vulnerable and make fun of herself," Hampton said. "She just has such a great sense of humor, is a brilliant comedian and so smart." Hampton described the series as an "adult comedy" along the lines of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" with writer-comedian Larry David ("Seinfeld"). "But it's so different because I think women across the country will identify with her," Hampton said Thursday. "It's difficult to lose weight and find a relationship no matter where you live. It makes it all the more painful when you're in the spotlight." The half-hour Showtime series, set to begin production this fall, will air sometime next year. Six episodes are planned, Hampton said. I always liked Kirstie, I wish her luck

07-29-2004, 08:27 PM	#3
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07-29-2004, 07:06 PM	#2
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	Kirstie is great! I thought Veronica's Closet was fantastic! I also heard she may be doing another Look Who's Talking- so good luck to her!

07-30-2004, 03:06 AM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I wish Kirstie the best. I'd like to see her on a hit show. It's an interesting premise, and I hope it works out.

07-30-2004, 04:27 AM	#6
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Really? I saw a photo of her a few months ago and she'd gotten big. She looks good. I think she's doing Look Whos Talking Again where they adopt a child

07-30-2004, 03:12 PM	#9
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Thanx! I hope the show does well, Kirstie could use a hit to boost her career

07-31-2004, 04:40 AM	#10
APPLEI Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 16, 2000 Location: JACKSON MI. 49203 Posts: 810	[QUOTE]Originally posted by Superstar Thanx! I hope the show does well, Kirstie could use a hit to boost her career [/QUOTE amen i wish kirstie the best!

07-31-2004, 05:57 PM	#12
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	people forget that Kirstie is 53 now. She is no longer the sexpot she was back in the days of movies like Runaway and Star Trek 2, and the first few seasons she was on Cheers. There are plenty of comparable actresses around the same age who look a lot worse than Kirstie does now.

07-31-2004, 10:55 PM	#13
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	As big a Cheers fan that I am, I for one never liked Kirstie Alley. Sure -- its probably because I resent her for not guest starring on Frasier. But ohh well, she's got her weight to gain and point to prove, and those endless Pier 1 commercials (I know, bad term -- they've ended). Whatever. But even after that all.... if I had Showtime I'd watch.