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The Great One · 12-18-2006, 02:22 PM

This was partially answered in my other thread but I would like to know from anyone on this message board what actors and actresses you feel would best be suited to play Ralph, Alice, Norton, and Trixie in a properly done Honeymooners movie. Also, from what perspective do you feel the movie should be done: perhaps redoing an existing plot/show. Would Ralph and Alice still be living in the same apartment? Or would you like to see Ralph finally succeed with one of his schemes and we find the Kramdens living the high life and wearing fancy clothes and driving expensive cars?

I don't have any picks for Alice and Trixie but for Ralph and Norton I would choose:

John Goodman as Ralph Kramden

Jim Carrey as Ed Norton

T-Greg · 12-18-2006, 02:47 PM

How about Nicole Kidman as Alice? She's pretty, but still the "girl next door" type. I'm drawing a blank for Trixie.

The Great One · 12-18-2006, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Greg

How about Nicole Kidman as Alice? She's pretty, but still the "girl next door" type. I'm drawing a blank for Trixie.

Good choice! I definitely could see Nicole Kidman doing an excellent job of portraying Alice.

*ClassicPinUp* · 12-18-2006, 07:05 PM

Ralph- Of course John Goodman or Brad Garrett.
Norton- I really don't know. That's a tough one.
Alice- I always thought Patricia Heaton. She has that "no bull" thing worked perfectly just like Audrey did.
Trixie- I don't know.
I think I'd want to see them in the same ole apartment. Part of what made this show so funny was Norton & Ralph constantly messing up & the wives telling them so all along.

Bill S. · 12-18-2006, 07:17 PM

I think Elizabeth Berkley (from Saved by the Bell) would make a good Alice, with her hair done right:
http://imdb.com/gallery/granitz/1558...y,%20Elizabeth
http://imdb.com/gallery/granitz/1514...y,%20Elizabeth

The Great One · 12-18-2006, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill S.

I think Elizabeth Berkley (from Saved by the Bell) would make a good Alice, with her hair done right:
http://imdb.com/gallery/granitz/1558...y,%20Elizabeth
http://imdb.com/gallery/granitz/1514...y,%20Elizabeth

I just took a look at the pictures and I agree with you that Elizabeth Berkley would definitely make a good Alice.

The Great One · 12-18-2006, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AndAwayWeGo

I think I'd want to see them in the same ole apartment. Part of what made this show so funny was Norton & Ralph constantly messing up & the wives telling them so all along.

I like what you said. The magic of the Honeymooners would be lost if they showed Ralph and Alice living in a mansion and having a maid and butler. It just wouldn't work if they did it that way. For me part of the fun is watching
Ralph trying to escape his poverty with one of his schemes where he's involving Norton in the process.

*ClassicPinUp* · 12-18-2006, 11:16 PM

"I can't afford to make a fortune anymore..I'm going broke" Norton. LOL I think that says it best!

The Great One · 12-19-2006, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AndAwayWeGo

"I can't afford to make a fortune anymore..I'm going broke" Norton. LOL I think that says it best!

I agree!!! No one said it better than Norton.

Bill S. · 12-19-2006, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great One

I like what you said. The magic of the Honeymooners would be lost if they showed Ralph and Alice living in a mansion and having a maid and butler. It just wouldn't work if they did it that way. For me part of the fun is watching
Ralph trying to escape his poverty with one of his schemes where he's involving Norton in the process.

I liked the idea of them starting the movie off with how Ralph & Alice met, I just wasn't picturing Cedric the Entertainer dancing to rap music on a bus. I think they should've kept the movie in black & white and also in the 1950's, no point in modernizing it...that just goes against the show (even though they didn't really care about continuity on the show either). And while I agree the magic would be lost if they had Ralph & Alice living in a mansion, I think it would've been nice to see one of Ralph's crazy schemes actually work for a change and have a happy ending where we could just assume everything worked out for the best.

The Great One · 12-19-2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill S.

I think they should've kept the movie in black & white and also in the 1950's, no point in modernizing it...that just goes against the show (even though they didn't really care about continuity on the show either).

I forgot to bring that up but your right. Keep the movie in black and white and in the 1950's. I think those were major components of the charm of the Honeymooners.

T-Greg · 12-20-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill S.

I liked the idea of them starting the movie off with how Ralph & Alice met, I just wasn't picturing Cedric the Entertainer dancing to rap music on a bus. I think they should've kept the movie in black & white and also in the 1950's, no point in modernizing it...that just goes against the show (even though they didn't really care about continuity on the show either). And while I agree the magic would be lost if they had Ralph & Alice living in a mansion, I think it would've been nice to see one of Ralph's crazy schemes actually work for a change and have a happy ending where we could just assume everything worked out for the best.

Something like that has happened before. TBS had a Sanford & Son (minus the son) reunion some years ago. The only characters they had were Fred, Grady and Esther. Fred had a mansion in Beverly Hills which was also a Sanford and Son Museum. Don't ask me how he got the money. Esther and Grady were sort of the hosts. They also would show Fred and Grady watching clips of Sanford and Son reminiscing. I believe it was created when TBS put the show on its schedule.

Woolworth27 · 12-21-2006, 12:52 AM

Ralf-John Goodmen or Kevin James

Alice- Leah Remini she has that same don't take no bull style and beuty like Audrey had.

Norton- Jim Carey of cource

Trixe-Nicole Kidmen

The Great One · 12-21-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Woolworth27

Ralf-John Goodmen or Kevin James

Alice- Leah Remini she has that same don't take no bull style and beuty like Audrey had.

Norton- Jim Carey of cource

Trixe-Nicole Kidmen

Great choices!

*ClassicPinUp* · 12-21-2006, 01:54 PM

Okay I know who I'd choose for Norton. Johnny Depp. Now before you all start the "what the heck" lol I'll give my reason.
Johnny Depp has in incredible ability to play "off" type of characters. Actually that's what most of his career is built on. In real life he's a very quiet, shy man who's had his problems with depression & drinking..just as Art Carney did. He has also said in a few interviews that he likes playing these types of characters because it's the opposite of who he is..again Art has said the same thing. So my thinking is that Johnny is very much like Art was & that he would have a better understanding of the "Norton" character & therefore would have that certain *something* that Art brought to life in "Norton."
Don't get me wrong Jim Carey is funny but IMO that's all he is. Norton was funny but there was more to him then that (his character that is) & I don't think Jim could possess that "silly, vulnerable, tough guy, innocence" that made the part of Norton so great. However I really believe Johnny could.

12-18-2006, 02:22 PM	#1
The Great One Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 29, 2006 Posts: 6,378	Ultimate cast for a properly done Honeymooners movie??? This was partially answered in my other thread but I would like to know from anyone on this message board what actors and actresses you feel would best be suited to play Ralph, Alice, Norton, and Trixie in a properly done Honeymooners movie. Also, from what perspective do you feel the movie should be done: perhaps redoing an existing plot/show. Would Ralph and Alice still be living in the same apartment? Or would you like to see Ralph finally succeed with one of his schemes and we find the Kramdens living the high life and wearing fancy clothes and driving expensive cars? I don't have any picks for Alice and Trixie but for Ralph and Norton I would choose: John Goodman as Ralph Kramden Jim Carrey as Ed Norton
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12-18-2006, 07:05 PM	#4
ClassicPinUp ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Oct 28, 2006 Posts: 2,246	Ralph- Of course John Goodman or Brad Garrett. Norton- I really don't know. That's a tough one. Alice- I always thought Patricia Heaton. She has that "no bull" thing worked perfectly just like Audrey did. Trixie- I don't know. I think I'd want to see them in the same ole apartment. Part of what made this show so funny was Norton & Ralph constantly messing up & the wives telling them so all along.
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12-18-2006, 02:47 PM	#2
T-Greg Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,711	How about Nicole Kidman as Alice? She's pretty, but still the "girl next door" type. I'm drawing a blank for Trixie.

12-18-2006, 07:17 PM	#5
Bill S. Member Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2003 Posts: 1,112	I think Elizabeth Berkley (from Saved by the Bell) would make a good Alice, with her hair done right: http://imdb.com/gallery/granitz/1558...y,%20Elizabeth http://imdb.com/gallery/granitz/1514...y,%20Elizabeth

12-18-2006, 11:16 PM	#8
ClassicPinUp ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Oct 28, 2006 Posts: 2,246	"I can't afford to make a fortune anymore..I'm going broke" Norton. LOL I think that says it best!

12-21-2006, 12:52 AM	#13
Woolworth27 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 14, 2006 Posts: 315	Ralf-John Goodmen or Kevin James Alice- Leah Remini she has that same don't take no bull style and beuty like Audrey had. Norton- Jim Carey of cource Trixe-Nicole Kidmen

12-21-2006, 01:54 PM	#15
ClassicPinUp ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Oct 28, 2006 Posts: 2,246	Okay I know who I'd choose for Norton. Johnny Depp. Now before you all start the "what the heck" lol I'll give my reason. Johnny Depp has in incredible ability to play "off" type of characters. Actually that's what most of his career is built on. In real life he's a very quiet, shy man who's had his problems with depression & drinking..just as Art Carney did. He has also said in a few interviews that he likes playing these types of characters because it's the opposite of who he is..again Art has said the same thing. So my thinking is that Johnny is very much like Art was & that he would have a better understanding of the "Norton" character & therefore would have that certain something that Art brought to life in "Norton." Don't get me wrong Jim Carey is funny but IMO that's all he is. Norton was funny but there was more to him then that (his character that is) & I don't think Jim could possess that "silly, vulnerable, tough guy, innocence" that made the part of Norton so great. However I really believe Johnny could.