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Tiger32 · 03-29-2002, 08:50 PM

It looks like they are going to make a Honeymooners movie. I have mixed feelings on this. On the one hand I want classic shows like the Honeymooners to remain untouched. I think it would be difficult for someone to fill the shoes of the great Jackie Gleason. This decision clearly shows that Hollywood is beginning to run out of ideas for movies, so they must draw from the past by recreating television characters for the big screen.

On the otherhand, I think that it gives a new generation a fresh look at the Honeymooners.

So with this said, should Hollywood tamper with a classic show such as the Honeymooners, by casting someone other than Jackie Gleason as Ralph, or someone other than Art Carney as Norton?

If so, then there is no sitcom that is off limits.

Where do we draw the line?

W.J. Griffin · 10-21-2002, 02:38 AM

Hell no, Hollywood shouldn't tamper with a classic series like "The Honeymooners", but, sadly, that's never stopped them before...

Brian Damage · 10-30-2002, 08:54 PM

It goes to show you that Hollywood needs new creative writers that actually have an original thought in their head.

03-29-2002, 08:50 PM	#1
Tiger32 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 624	Should Hollywood tamper with the classics? It looks like they are going to make a Honeymooners movie. I have mixed feelings on this. On the one hand I want classic shows like the Honeymooners to remain untouched. I think it would be difficult for someone to fill the shoes of the great Jackie Gleason. This decision clearly shows that Hollywood is beginning to run out of ideas for movies, so they must draw from the past by recreating television characters for the big screen. On the otherhand, I think that it gives a new generation a fresh look at the Honeymooners. So with this said, should Hollywood tamper with a classic show such as the Honeymooners, by casting someone other than Jackie Gleason as Ralph, or someone other than Art Carney as Norton? If so, then there is no sitcom that is off limits. Where do we draw the line?

10-30-2002, 08:54 PM	#3
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	It goes to show you that Hollywood needs new creative writers that actually have an original thought in their head.
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10-21-2002, 02:38 AM	#2
W.J. Griffin Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 29, 2002 Posts: 527	Hell no, Hollywood shouldn't tamper with a classic series like "The Honeymooners", but, sadly, that's never stopped them before...