Fun but sad fact: I was super mopey when it turned out he was straight.

I could honestly see Mira Sorvino or Charlize Theron, but Cher would be a slam dunk.

"Really great Oscar winner"
Lee Grant?
Linda Hunt?
Olympia Dukakis?

Cheno?

It was Ryan Murphy's wish-fulfilmment, with dialogue.

Hugh Jackman?

Challenge accepted, at some point.
*waves from huge stack of paperwork*

Mary, 1985-86
Annie McGuire, 1988-89
New York News, drama — her character was a "Dragon Lady", 1995-96

Behold, the power of Nell Carter.
https://www.youtube.com/wat…

I think AITF was first, maybe as a way to assure the home audience it was okay to laugh at what they were hearing.

Ah, perhaps the only knowledge is that there isn't knowledge.
*chuckles warmly, takes drink, contemplates*

Hmm, no Cannon, no Caught on Camera as spackle. I wonder what sort of long-term effect this will have on NBC Fridays in the future.

Close — he's a fictional Royal Shakespearan actor telling the story. The lone American character was Dana Carvey's wicked spoof of Mickey Rooney.

You inspired me to rewatch that scene from BTTFII. There's a subtle gag I've missed all these years — that $100 is pocket change for the average person on the street.

Eerie how these coincidences abound.

Yes, it's quite disturbing to contemplate. Incidentally, it's been a long time since I've said this, but Huzzah, my good man.

I didn't know that existed. To Google I go!

Thoughts on Northern Exposure, episodes 34-35
“Wake Up Call”
— Janine Turner wins the crown for this episode, where she falls for the mysterious Arthur (Andreas Wisniewski). Arthur’s not only handsome, he’s helpful, charming and thinks of Maggie as the one thing missing in his life. Alas, the relationship doesn’t last,…

Oh, I can't wait to see those when I watch Blade Runner.

Ooh, this would be Whitney's fabled TV debut, the one where she sang "Home" from The Wiz.