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mstewart · 08-24-2004, 11:15 PM

Who can naturally cry well on TV???

My pick was Betty Buckley of Eight Is Enough. Her theatre training paid off well in her role as Abby when she expressed her vulnerability. Her performances many times moves me to tears.

Another person who natural at crying is Mary Tyler Moore. Her tearing up and doing "Oh Rob," was so natural and real. At the same it was funny without overkilling it.

Dean Winchester · 08-25-2004, 01:29 AM

Nancy McKeon's actually been nicknamed "Fawcet Face" by coworkers

Rene · 08-25-2004, 01:32 AM

I think Sarah Michelle Gellar is pretty good she was excellent except in that stupid buffy ep "Triangle" but other than that she was wonderful.

spunkygirl · 08-25-2004, 02:13 AM

Judith Light, Crystal Berard

Skywalker · 08-25-2004, 02:38 AM

Jon Cryer

spunkygirl · 08-25-2004, 02:42 AM

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Originally posted by jpnoyes
Jon Cryer

Dr. Jazz · 08-25-2004, 10:28 AM

Off the top of my head: Lucy of course, Nell Carter was always a good cryer, & definately Judith Light (I'm not going by her role on Who's the Boss? but her role on One Life to Live - her famous courtroom scene says it all) & I have to agree with you JP - Jon Cryer is one of the best cryers

MichaelLutton · 08-25-2004, 10:45 AM

Dont forget chrissy from threes company and Gloria from All n the family they are cryers

Cactus Jack · 08-25-2004, 07:17 PM

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Originally posted by jpnoyes
Jon Cryer

JT · 08-25-2004, 07:27 PM

IMO, TV's best cryers aren't in primetime. They are DEFINATLY in daytime! Susan Lucci! Deidre Hall! Melody Thomas Scott! The best cryer TV has ever seen, imo, is Kim Zimmer, who has played Reva Shayne Lewis on "Guiding Light" since 1984, with a break from 1990 to 1995.

snl75 · 08-25-2004, 10:02 PM

karen grassile from little house nobody can cry like good old caroline ingalls

factsoflife · 08-26-2004, 01:00 AM

Susan Lucci. The women has made a living at crying on cue.

Erika Slezak. The women can cry sao convinclingly that not only does she have 5 Daytime Emmy Awards (and 9 nominations) but TV Guide once called her "The only actress that could actually, compete with and possibly beat Meryl Streep."

Julia Rose Barr. 2 Daytime Emmys, Eight Nominations. A loyal following and years of expierence. shes one of the best, most natural cryers on tv.

Nancy Lee Grahn. From Santa Barbara To General Hospital this women can CRY!

Heather Tom. A favorite on "The Young and The Restless" for years, she is crying up a storm everyday on "One Life To Live"

and in the day Judith Light was daytime tv's most natural cryer. Her 1980 courtroom scenes are so moving and powerful they have been named one of televisions most memorable scenes. as well as Daytime tv's #1 memorable scene.

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In Primetime-

Courtney Thorne Smith on "Melrose Place" could always muster up a tear or too without even trying.

Charlene Tilton on "Dallas".

Christine Baranski on "Cybill" although she played drunk more often, when she had to cry she was very good at it.

Kelly Ripa on "Hope and Faith", if she needs to cry she can do it well. she also did a great job on "All My Children" as Haylee Vaungh-Chandler-Santos.

Markie Post in every single lifetime movie. lol. (this reminds me of an old Will and Grace Quote: Will: You are so Markie Post in every single lifetime movie. Grace: Ewww)

Petrie Malone · 08-26-2004, 04:54 PM

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Originally posted by mstewart
Another person who natural at crying is Mary Tyler Moore. Her tearing up and doing "Oh Rob," was so natural and real. At the same it was funny without overkilling it.

I LOVE Laura's crying!! IMO, she's TV's Best Crier with Lucy Ricardo in a close second!

Kitt · 08-29-2004, 12:01 PM

What about Half Pint, Laura Ingles? Especially impressive since she was so young.

ClassicTVGal · 11-14-2005, 02:10 AM

Mary Tyler Moore and Judith Light

08-25-2004, 01:32 AM	#3
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08-25-2004, 07:27 PM	#10
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	IMO, TV's best cryers aren't in primetime. They are DEFINATLY in daytime! Susan Lucci! Deidre Hall! Melody Thomas Scott! The best cryer TV has ever seen, imo, is Kim Zimmer, who has played Reva Shayne Lewis on "Guiding Light" since 1984, with a break from 1990 to 1995.
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08-26-2004, 01:00 AM	#12
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,747	Susan Lucci. The women has made a living at crying on cue. Erika Slezak. The women can cry sao convinclingly that not only does she have 5 Daytime Emmy Awards (and 9 nominations) but TV Guide once called her "The only actress that could actually, compete with and possibly beat Meryl Streep." Julia Rose Barr. 2 Daytime Emmys, Eight Nominations. A loyal following and years of expierence. shes one of the best, most natural cryers on tv. Nancy Lee Grahn. From Santa Barbara To General Hospital this women can CRY! Heather Tom. A favorite on "The Young and The Restless" for years, she is crying up a storm everyday on "One Life To Live" and in the day Judith Light was daytime tv's most natural cryer. Her 1980 courtroom scenes are so moving and powerful they have been named one of televisions most memorable scenes. as well as Daytime tv's #1 memorable scene. _______ In Primetime- Courtney Thorne Smith on "Melrose Place" could always muster up a tear or too without even trying. Charlene Tilton on "Dallas". Christine Baranski on "Cybill" although she played drunk more often, when she had to cry she was very good at it. Kelly Ripa on "Hope and Faith", if she needs to cry she can do it well. she also did a great job on "All My Children" as Haylee Vaungh-Chandler-Santos. Markie Post in every single lifetime movie. lol. (this reminds me of an old Will and Grace Quote: Will: You are so Markie Post in every single lifetime movie. Grace: Ewww)
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08-24-2004, 11:15 PM	#1
mstewart mstewart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 25, 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,780	TV's best cryer Who can naturally cry well on TV??? My pick was Betty Buckley of Eight Is Enough. Her theatre training paid off well in her role as Abby when she expressed her vulnerability. Her performances many times moves me to tears. Another person who natural at crying is Mary Tyler Moore. Her tearing up and doing "Oh Rob," was so natural and real. At the same it was funny without overkilling it.

08-25-2004, 01:29 AM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Star Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Nancy McKeon's actually been nicknamed "Fawcet Face" by coworkers

08-25-2004, 02:13 AM	#4
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,565	Judith Light, Crystal Berard

08-25-2004, 02:38 AM	#5
Skywalker Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	Jon Cryer

08-25-2004, 10:28 AM	#7
Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,166	Off the top of my head: Lucy of course, Nell Carter was always a good cryer, & definately Judith Light (I'm not going by her role on Who's the Boss? but her role on One Life to Live - her famous courtroom scene says it all) & I have to agree with you JP - Jon Cryer is one of the best cryers

08-25-2004, 10:02 PM	#11
snl75 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Location: in the formen basement watching snl Posts: 1,377	karen grassile from little house nobody can cry like good old caroline ingalls

08-29-2004, 12:01 PM	#14
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	What about Half Pint, Laura Ingles? Especially impressive since she was so young.

11-14-2005, 02:10 AM	#15
ClassicTVGal Traveler Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 26, 2004 Posts: 3,457	Mary Tyler Moore and Judith Light