Glynis Johns, the upbeat leading lady with the British charm who starred as the spirited feminist mother Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins, has died. She was 100.
Johns lived in West Hollywood and died Thursday of natural causes at an assisted living facility in the area, her manager, Mitch Clem, told The Hollywood Reporter.
A multitalented actress, dancer, pianist and singer, Johns earned a best supporting actress Oscar nomination for playing the widowed saloon and hotel owner Mrs. Firth in Fred Zinnemann’s Australia-set The Sundowners (1960).
Plus, she memorably sang “Send in the Clowns,” which Stephen Sondheim wrote just for her, in her Tony Award-winning performance as Desiree Armfeldt in the original 1973 production of A Little Night Music.
The husky voiced Johns was nominated for a Golden Globe for portraying a daffy older socialite who is stirred by the young stud she meets on the beach in a then-controversial film about sex,...
Johns lived in West Hollywood and died Thursday of natural causes at an assisted living facility in the area, her manager, Mitch Clem, told The Hollywood Reporter.
A multitalented actress, dancer, pianist and singer, Johns earned a best supporting actress Oscar nomination for playing the widowed saloon and hotel owner Mrs. Firth in Fred Zinnemann’s Australia-set The Sundowners (1960).
Plus, she memorably sang “Send in the Clowns,” which Stephen Sondheim wrote just for her, in her Tony Award-winning performance as Desiree Armfeldt in the original 1973 production of A Little Night Music.
The husky voiced Johns was nominated for a Golden Globe for portraying a daffy older socialite who is stirred by the young stud she meets on the beach in a then-controversial film about sex,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
March is Women’s History Month which commemorates and encourages the “study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.” And who better to study, observe and celebrate than Mae West and her place in movie history.
Talk about pushing the envelope. West wrote plays-usually revolving around sex-which landed her in jail. She never met an innuendo she didn’t like. West film comedies were popular and controversial. She was banned from NBC Radio-her name couldn’t even be mentioned-for over a decade. West even guest starred on a 1964 episode of CBS’ “Mr. Ed.” West has inspired several female performers over the decades including Madonna and remained true to herself up until her death in 1980 at the age of 87.
West didn’t look at any other actress of the day. Sources say she was 5’ to 5’ 2” (rumor is that she wore eight-inch platform heels on stage...
Talk about pushing the envelope. West wrote plays-usually revolving around sex-which landed her in jail. She never met an innuendo she didn’t like. West film comedies were popular and controversial. She was banned from NBC Radio-her name couldn’t even be mentioned-for over a decade. West even guest starred on a 1964 episode of CBS’ “Mr. Ed.” West has inspired several female performers over the decades including Madonna and remained true to herself up until her death in 1980 at the age of 87.
West didn’t look at any other actress of the day. Sources say she was 5’ to 5’ 2” (rumor is that she wore eight-inch platform heels on stage...
- 3/29/2023
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
It would be difficult to understate just how enormous "Rawhide" was when it debuted in 1959. Directories of TV ratings at the time revealed that "Rawhide" remained in the top 30 most-watched TV shows from its start through its fifth season, peaking at number 6 in its third. The show ran for eight years, and its theme song — performed by Frankie Laine — has been branded into the brains of anyone who has heard it. "Keep them doggies movin'" will cause many to break into song. Notably, one of the lyrics was "Don't try to understand 'em. Just rope an' throw an' brand 'em. Soon we'll be living high and wide." For those weaned on reruns in the 1980s, "Rawhide" was often discussed in hushed tones by the older generations.
"Rawhide" followed the many adventures of cattle ranchers in the Old West. It was a working-class show about the salt-of-the-earth cowboys that formed the American foundation.
"Rawhide" followed the many adventures of cattle ranchers in the Old West. It was a working-class show about the salt-of-the-earth cowboys that formed the American foundation.
- 2/22/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
[1] In today's extra-cinematic edition of TV Bits, a film franchise gets adapted into television series, a classic show turns into a movie, and a certain brilliant-but-cancelled television series that's been trying to get a big-screen sequel off the ground looks increasingly likely to make a temporary return to the small-screen. After the jump, read about: Hulu and IFC's interest in new episodes of Arrested Development The big-screen adaptation of the classic talking horse series Mr. Ed The development of a series based on film franchise Universal Soldier Earlier this week, we reported [2] that not only is the long-awaited Arrested Development movie still happening, creator Mitchell Hurwitz has so much material for the film that he's now working on a TV miniseries to serve as a bridge between the show and the movie. Showtime and Netflix quickly voiced their interest in airing the limited series, and now it appears Hulu and...
- 10/5/2011
- by Angie Han
- Slash Film
Dr. Dolittle and Marmaduke both had CGI talking animals and all did not live up to their expectations, but if you are feeling nostalgic then Fox 200 is rebooting the 1960’s TV Classic Mr. Ed, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter.
Currently there is no writer or director attached, but Jim Mahoney will produce.
Mister Ed, a television sitcom from Filmways, aired on CBS from Oct. 1, 1961 to Feb. 6, 1966. As in the original show, Fox 2000 will use a real horse. The studio will use CGI to animate the horse’s mouth. But even if there are still fans, I can’t really say critics will be completely on board with this project. On the bright side the film should draw a large amount of families in to watch it.
But Fox 2000 isn’t the only one rebooting the classics. Variety is reporting that Warner Brothers is looking to reboot the...
Currently there is no writer or director attached, but Jim Mahoney will produce.
Mister Ed, a television sitcom from Filmways, aired on CBS from Oct. 1, 1961 to Feb. 6, 1966. As in the original show, Fox 2000 will use a real horse. The studio will use CGI to animate the horse’s mouth. But even if there are still fans, I can’t really say critics will be completely on board with this project. On the bright side the film should draw a large amount of families in to watch it.
But Fox 2000 isn’t the only one rebooting the classics. Variety is reporting that Warner Brothers is looking to reboot the...
- 10/5/2011
- by Mike Lee
- FusedFilm
Airing from 1961-1966, Mr. Ed chronicled the adventures of a man and his talking horse. A big hit back in those days, it has showed up on re-runs from time to time over the years much to the delight of…your parents? Grandparents? Somebody probably watched it. And that somebody is what Fox 2000 is banking on; Variety reports that the studio has picked up the feature film rights to Mr. Ed with Friendly Films producing. David Friendly, one of the honchos at his Friendly Films, and Jim Mahoney will be producing the project. This new and “hip” Mr. Ed will still be a real horse but with a CGI-mouth so it can no doubt have a giant grin on his face after someone slips in his poop. Look at that, I just gave them the money shot for their trailer.
What is really insulting about this, besides the “resurrect anything...
What is really insulting about this, besides the “resurrect anything...
- 10/5/2011
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
Fox 2000 is planning to develop a big screen version of the 1960s TV series, "Mr Ed," which chronicled the adventures of a talking horse. The new film will feature a real horse with a CG-animated mouth. Producers will soon begin their search for a writer. "It's always the perfect time for a four-quadrant family movie," said producers David Friendly and Jim Mahoney. "Those are the movies that have the strongest pull. As a producer, I try to envision the poster and this one looks pretty good coming from the studio behind 'Marley and Me' and 'Alvin and the Chipmunks.'" The original series aired on CBS from 1961 to 1966. Allan Lane voiced the horse, while Alan Young portrayed his owner, Wilbur Post. "Mr. Ed" Theme Song:...
- 10/5/2011
- WorstPreviews.com
Fox 2000 has acquired feature film rights to the classic 1960s TV series comedy "Mr. Ed" reports Variety.
The live-action family film will feature a real horse with a CG-animated mouth to convey his capability of speech. A writer will soon be sought to pen the script.
David Friendly and Jim Mahoney will produce, Friendly having produced the "Dr. Doolittle" remake for Fox several years ago.
The live-action family film will feature a real horse with a CG-animated mouth to convey his capability of speech. A writer will soon be sought to pen the script.
David Friendly and Jim Mahoney will produce, Friendly having produced the "Dr. Doolittle" remake for Fox several years ago.
- 10/4/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Mr. Ed will be galloping his away onto the big screen. THR reports that Elizabeth Gabler’s Fox 2000 bought the film rights to the classic talking horse show for David Friendly's Friendly Films and Jim Mahoney to produce. A writer is currently being sought for the live-action family film. Gabler is no stranger to horses as an equestrian enthusiast. Fox 2000 produced Flicka in 2006.
The classic talking horse show aired on CBS from Oct. 1, 1961 to Feb. 6, 1966. Just like the original show, the film will use a real horse and then use CGI to animate the horse's mouth. Friendly and Mahoney, a longtime manager and television producer, have spent several years securing the rights to Mr. Ed from two different estates.
The theme song is currently stuck in my head while writing this post. I enjoyed the original sitcom, and remember it running in syndication as a kid. What are your thoughts on this news?...
The classic talking horse show aired on CBS from Oct. 1, 1961 to Feb. 6, 1966. Just like the original show, the film will use a real horse and then use CGI to animate the horse's mouth. Friendly and Mahoney, a longtime manager and television producer, have spent several years securing the rights to Mr. Ed from two different estates.
The theme song is currently stuck in my head while writing this post. I enjoyed the original sitcom, and remember it running in syndication as a kid. What are your thoughts on this news?...
- 10/4/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Here I thought the heyday of adapting 60s TV shows into movies had finally passed, as hits like The Brady Bunch Movie and The Flintstones gave way to disasters like Bewitched and The Flintstones: Viva Rock Vegas, finally sputtering out with 2008's Get Smart, which did just fine but managed to make even Steve Carell seem unwatchable. But with the board game movie trend seeming to die out, I guess it's back to the 60s. And where better to start over than with Mr. Ed? A horse is a horse, of course of course, and the talking horse named Mr. Ed is, for some reason, about to get the modern big screen treatment he's always deserved. Variety reports that Fox 2000 has acquired the rights to the show, and David Friendly and Jim Mahoney plan to produce the film adaptation. There's no more information out there, and if I were to...
- 10/4/2011
- cinemablend.com
Emmy winner Jean Smart has been tapped to star opposite John Goodman in CBS' comedy pilot Center of the Universe, while Oliver Hudson has landed the lead in The Mountain, McG's drama pilot for the WB Network. In other casting news, Al Madrigal, star of Fox's series The Ortegas, has joined NBC's untitled Matt Tarses/Bill Wrubel comedy pilot, while Patrick Breen has come on board UPN's comedy pilot Kevin Hill. Meanwhile, there has been a change at the helm of Fox's comedy pilot Mr. Ed, with Marco Pennette in negotiations to come on board as a writer/executive producer. Universe, from Warner Bros. TV, studio-based the Tannenbaum Co. and CBS Prods., centers on a family man (Goodman) who tries to keep the peace with his extended Chicago family. Smart will play Goodman's wife.
- 2/25/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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