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ItalianBread · 09-24-2003, 12:06 PM

Ever wonder what Freddie would be up to if we were lucky enough to have him with us?

Joy · 09-24-2003, 01:29 PM

In the poll I chose other as my vote because Freddie was such a multitalented guy ewho in interviews and thins said he wanted to do different things.
I wouldn't have been surprised to see him make a singing album, do broadway(he was a great dancer)
Maybe even trying a hand at writing as he kept journals, and he no doubt would have done more TV, movies and maybe some behind the camera and set stuff as well

MariposaLKB · 09-24-2003, 01:48 PM

...for similar reasons, Joy. Now that you mention it, I could see Freddie writing a poignant and funny autobiography based on his journals. It could have served as a cautionary tale on the dangers of early fame and drugs, as well as the difficulty of making a comeback (if that is really how things would have been in the 70's for a big star who went into rehab, though I am not so sure).

As for Broadway, I could see him as the lead in "Phantom of the Opera" and "Jekyll and Hyde", as well as Rum Tum Tugger in "CATS". Also in some revivals of old shows like "My Fair Lady" (as the character Freddie--Eliza's rich suitor--strangely enough hee hee!) and "Camelot" (as Lancelot).

I can imagine him directing TV and movies, making records of his own songs, and producing albums for others, too.

ItalianBread · 09-24-2003, 02:12 PM

thanks for your thoughts.

Luckymama58 · 09-24-2003, 10:02 PM

I voted other, because I could see him writing for and directing other latino stars in sitcoms today... like George Lopez. I really think he would lend a lot to the current sitcoms. I bet he would guest star in them occasionally too.

I know he would do things like Broadway and movies. He was such a great talent.

Cheryl Harrell · 09-25-2003, 04:02 PM

I could see him doing everything-- singing, dancing, movies, tv shows, Hollywood Squares, directing, hosting a talk show. & he would be great in all of them. Our phone is still out so I am posting at the library. This is getting old...

Goodnight Gracie · 09-25-2003, 08:03 PM

I voted other,because Freddie could do anything he set his mind to.

Karen64 · 09-26-2003, 09:34 AM

I voted acting in movies!

I can just see him doing action movies alongside John Travolta, (just like Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, I think it was, paired up to make action movies!)

They would have made a great team!

ItalianBread · 09-26-2003, 12:06 PM

I fear he would have gotten burned out and become reclusive. Celebrity is tough for alot of people to deal with.

hue_mee · 09-27-2003, 10:15 PM

I have some other wild and funky ideas what he could be doing but that would be just a wee bit off topic here. Hee hee!

Cheryl Harrell · 09-28-2003, 03:54 PM

They wouldn't be off topic to me LOL!

Joy · 09-28-2003, 04:10 PM

me either

ItalianBread · 09-29-2003, 10:17 AM

no one thinks he would have turned do-gooder and focused on social injustices, etc. ?

Joy · 09-29-2003, 10:21 AM

well in a way he was a do gooder because he had a big heart and helped his friends and family, he bought his parents a new home and he was very generous. wanting his friends and family to have what they needed and wanted.
I don't know about social issues but i wonder if he ever performed at benefits and telethons etc?

MariposaLKB · 09-29-2003, 10:22 AM

...yes, I can imagine Freddie doing something that had to do with charities, like maybe performing on Jerry Lewis's telethon or setting up some sort of foundation for Latino youth. He obviously had a generous heart.

View Poll Results: What would he be doing?
Acting on TV	2	10.53%
Acting in movies	5	26.32%
A recluse	1	5.26%
Working mainly in social causes	0	0%
Just a washed up old 70's star	3	15.79%
This poll is in bad taste	1	5.26%
Other	7	36.84%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

09-24-2003, 12:06 PM	#1
ItalianBread Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 15, 2003 Posts: 68	What would have been? Ever wonder what Freddie would be up to if we were lucky enough to have him with us?

09-24-2003, 01:29 PM	#2
Joy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2001 Location: In Mn lovin my DVD and the Prinze of comedy!!! Posts: 3,247	Why I chose other: In the poll I chose other as my vote because Freddie was such a multitalented guy ewho in interviews and thins said he wanted to do different things. I wouldn't have been surprised to see him make a singing album, do broadway(he was a great dancer) Maybe even trying a hand at writing as he kept journals, and he no doubt would have done more TV, movies and maybe some behind the camera and set stuff as well
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09-24-2003, 01:48 PM	#3
MariposaLKB She flies alone Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: The great unknown Posts: 3,436	I also chose "other"... ...for similar reasons, Joy. Now that you mention it, I could see Freddie writing a poignant and funny autobiography based on his journals. It could have served as a cautionary tale on the dangers of early fame and drugs, as well as the difficulty of making a comeback (if that is really how things would have been in the 70's for a big star who went into rehab, though I am not so sure). As for Broadway, I could see him as the lead in "Phantom of the Opera" and "Jekyll and Hyde", as well as Rum Tum Tugger in "CATS". Also in some revivals of old shows like "My Fair Lady" (as the character Freddie--Eliza's rich suitor--strangely enough hee hee!) and "Camelot" (as Lancelot). I can imagine him directing TV and movies, making records of his own songs, and producing albums for others, too.
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09-24-2003, 10:02 PM	#5
Luckymama58 Math Geeks Unite! Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2001 Location: In my rock and roll fantasy Posts: 2,553	I voted other, because I could see him writing for and directing other latino stars in sitcoms today... like George Lopez. I really think he would lend a lot to the current sitcoms. I bet he would guest star in them occasionally too. I know he would do things like Broadway and movies. He was such a great talent.
	__________________ We All Use Math Every Day! Everything is Numb3rs! Capt. Jack: Drink up, me hardies, Yo Ho! I reject your reality and substitute my own!-Adam Savage, Mythbuster A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds... With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do. -Ralph Waldo Emerson RIP Freddie Prinze 1954-1977 You have your star now.

09-24-2003, 02:12 PM	#4
ItalianBread Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 15, 2003 Posts: 68	thanks for your thoughts.

09-25-2003, 04:02 PM	#6
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	I could see him doing everything-- singing, dancing, movies, tv shows, Hollywood Squares, directing, hosting a talk show. & he would be great in all of them. Our phone is still out so I am posting at the library. This is getting old...
	__________________ RIP darling Mike. I love you forever... You are with Freddie Prinze & Jesus now. 1951-2009 "Make it your way, who can beat the Lord, the Son of God. Dear Lord, help me be strong where I am weak, if it be your will"-- The Late Freddie Prinze Sr

09-25-2003, 08:03 PM	#7
Goodnight Gracie Gracie with Respect Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 02, 2003 Location: City of Townsville Posts: 89	I voted other,because Freddie could do anything he set his mind to.

09-26-2003, 09:34 AM	#8
Karen64 Comedy Fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 24, 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,412	I voted acting in movies! I can just see him doing action movies alongside John Travolta, (just like Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, I think it was, paired up to make action movies!) They would have made a great team!
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09-26-2003, 12:06 PM	#9
ItalianBread Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 15, 2003 Posts: 68	I fear he would have gotten burned out and become reclusive. Celebrity is tough for alot of people to deal with.

09-27-2003, 10:15 PM	#10
hue_mee Remembering Freddie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 28, 2001 Location: Grateful for a voice from our angel's friend Posts: 2,266	I have some other wild and funky ideas what he could be doing but that would be just a wee bit off topic here. Hee hee!
	__________________ Freddie Prinze Sr Thank you David Brenner! "...and when he shall die, take him and cut him into little stars, and he shall make the face of heaven so fine that all the earth will be in love with night..."

09-28-2003, 03:54 PM	#11
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	They wouldn't be off topic to me LOL!

09-28-2003, 04:10 PM	#12
Joy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2001 Location: In Mn lovin my DVD and the Prinze of comedy!!! Posts: 3,247	me either

09-29-2003, 10:17 AM	#13
ItalianBread Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 15, 2003 Posts: 68	no one thinks he would have turned do-gooder and focused on social injustices, etc. ?

09-29-2003, 10:21 AM	#14
Joy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2001 Location: In Mn lovin my DVD and the Prinze of comedy!!! Posts: 3,247	well in a way he was a do gooder because he had a big heart and helped his friends and family, he bought his parents a new home and he was very generous. wanting his friends and family to have what they needed and wanted. I don't know about social issues but i wonder if he ever performed at benefits and telethons etc?

09-29-2003, 10:22 AM	#15
MariposaLKB She flies alone Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: The great unknown Posts: 3,436	I didn't vote for it, but.... ...yes, I can imagine Freddie doing something that had to do with charities, like maybe performing on Jerry Lewis's telethon or setting up some sort of foundation for Latino youth. He obviously had a generous heart.