I worked on this film. Leslie Ann was a joy. She bought all the crew presents every Friday. Alex Karras insisted on a big TV to see his Detroit Lions play. He was Mongo in Blazing Saddles
Leslie Ann Warren, such a beauty. She did excellent in " Life Stinks " & " Treasure of the Yankee Zephyr Original title: Race for the Yankee Zephyr 1981 "
back in the day at many upper-class hotels offered to shine/clean shoes of guests at night and return them in the morning. the man was trying to leave his shoes out for the porter to collect and when he kept seeing people acting suspiciously outside his door he thought they may try to steal them.
So Julie Andrews reprised the role in the 90's when it became a broadway show, but turned down a sure Tony win because she didn't like that other actors in the show were not nominated and that just shows you the kind of lady Julie is.
She was also specifically pissed that Rachel York was not nominated. Rachel had worked with Julie before and Julie really championed for her on and offstage. Rachel gave one the best reviewed performances that year and her not getting nominated was seen as an insult especially by Julie. She is one actress who will always have your back.
Unfortunately, that was also the show that killed her voice: Doing that low voice 8 shows a week caused her to develop hoarseness, which doctors attributed to nodules on her vocal chords. Not normally a huge problem, but the surgery to fix it was botched, destroying her legendary four-octave range. She filed a malpractice suit against the hospital and she didn't sing in public again until Princess Diaries 2 in 2004, and even then it's never been the same.
@@kateorgera5907was the surgery before or after the filming of the Broadway show? Le jazz hot you can definitely hear the break between her chest and head voices. It’s such a shame the surgery was botched. Forever and always an icon and class act. *edit* I double checked surgery was indeed after the Broadway show was filmed, so her voice would have already been under strain
@@kateorgera5907 it’s still excellent and that’s the slide up in Le Jazz Hot is the only place you can hear it. But the show is really fantastic, and definitely worth watching. you can probably find it on TH-cam
This movie was such a milestone for gender identity and LGBTQ+ visibility. Yes, some of the language may be offensive now, but there's no denying the positive portrayals. I saw it on VHS in the early 80s as a gay teenager and was blown away. It was one of the very first time I saw us portrayed positively in a movie. Apart from those very good reasons to love it, it has an amazing cast giving wonderful performances, and it's funny as hell. An older boyfriend I had when I was in my early 20s used to quote it often. As I still do. 😄
The impact of the fact that Julie Andrews, then as now known to most filmgoers as the wholesome heroine in two of the most beloved, family-friendly musicals of all time, *Mary Poppins* (1964) and *The Sound of Music* (1965), was the star of this LGBTQ-positive film can hardly be overstated. In 1991, Julie would appear in another gay-friendly film, the tv movie *Our Sons.*
This movie is a trope-slaughtering machine wrapped in an approximation of a bawdy French farce. And who doesn't love a bawdy French farce? It's a favorite of mine since forever. I just adore Robert Preston as Toddy. Glad you enjoyed it, Great reaction.
In a less important way, this was groundbreaking in that all of the lead actors were 40 years old or older. Andrews was 47, Garner in his fifties, and Preston was in his 60s. Not as big a deal as telling a queer-positive in 1982, but definitely an interesting aspect of the movie.
My dad is a staunch homophobic conservative but even he absolutely loves this movie. We will sit and watch every time it’s on tv. Never underestimate the power of a good movie.
I'm a straight female & I saw this movie as a young teen. I have always loved it. Of course I grew up watching the Rockford Files with James Garner, & loved the Sound Of Music with Julie Andrews. Since then Julie Andrews has played in The Princess Diaries, & The Tooth Fairy. Didn't see The Princess Diaries myself, but I did see The Tooth Fairy, & loved that too. But this one I've always loved, & I think it's very clever, & very comedic.
The story was changed from the original premise that King Marchand didn't really know if the Count was male or female- he fell in love and didn't care what others thought. The studio made the director (Andrews' actual husband) change that aspect of the story to avoid public protest.
Blake Edwards' masterpiece! The perfect exemplar of his particular comedy style and a virtually perfect film. The entire cast is brilliant. The great Robert Preston, whose career spanned from 1938 to 1987, was nominated Best Supporting actor and was criminally robbed in not winning it. The film is a remake of the 1933 German film "Viktor Und Viktoria".
Several actors you know in very different roles here: Lesley Ann Warren (Norma), Miss Scarlet in Clue Alex Karras (Squash), Mongo in Blazing Saddles John Rhys-Davies (Cassel), Gimli in Lord of the Rings
Lesley Ann Warren also appeared in three other notable musicals: as the title character in the second television production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's *Cinderella* (1965), and in Disney's *The Happiest Millionaire* (1967) and *The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band* (1968).
If you watch the 1976 BBC miniseries I, Claudius, you will see a very young John Rhys-Davies alongside equally young Patrick Stewart, John Hurt, and, more obscurely, Kevin McNally, better known as Gibbs in the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Oh, and also Patricia Quinn, aka Magenta in Rocky Horror.
I first saw this in 1986 or so, when the gay & lesbian association at my college did a screening of it (in those days VCRs and tape rentals existed, but they cost a lot more than students like me could afford) and it instantly became one of my favorite movies. Really glad you enjoyed it as well.
This was one of my grandmother's favorite films and became one of mine as well. I just shared it with my 13yo this year, and now she's trying to get one of the musical numbers in her school's talent show. :-D Also, this was based on a movie actually made in the 1930's. Yes, genderbending has always been around and always will be (thank goodness).
Bernstein (King's Body Guard) was played by former Football Star, Alex Karras. He also played Mongo in Blazing Saddles. While Karras was straight he was close friends with his fellow Football Players who were Gay.
I saw this when I was younger and so many things went over my head. I just remembered it being funny. I'm really happy to see it through your eyes and with today's current sensibilities. My cousin dressed in drag in the 80s and 90s and he enjoyed this film immensely. #LoveIsLove
Another all-time fave of mine! It just makes me happy every time I watch it and I'm glad you seemed to enjoy it so much! Most of the main actors played totally against type in their roles and they all really nailed it. Robert Preston as Toddy was a real gem, of course. The film is a hilarious triumph all around, and as a young gay man in 1982 it was the first film dealing with gay themes that I ever saw in the theater. Needless to say, I saw it several times when it first came out and have watched it often since because the entertainment value never fades.
First time I watched this, back in the 80s, I cried laughing. Robert Preston is spectacular as Toddy! All the cast do such an amazing job - fantastic film that handles LGBTQ+ issues with warmth and love and so much laughter. Loved your reaction and I'm so happy you enjoyed it xxx
This is actually a very close remake of a German film from 1934 (which of course means it was simply set in the present day at the time), which wasn't even allowed to run in America for being "obscene." And it's aged spectacularly well for an LGBT film made during this time, especially considering some of Blake Edwards' other movies have quite a bit of, shall we say, less than PC jokes (probably most notorious is Mickey Rooney's horrific Asian stereotype character in Breakfast at Tiffany's). About the only thing left to be desired is some kind of acknowledgement of bisexuality, and since the movie is set in the '30s when there was hardly any consideration of that anyway, it's really not a problem.
Uncle Boomer, here. I fell in love with this film the first time I saw it. I was so sure I was going to hell after seeing it. I came out of the closet shortly after it's release. I still love this film even more with each passing year.
I'm 60 and I remember when this came out and I found it so refreshing that a movie was open and funny and talked about these topics because, as a young heterosexual at the time, I found it interesting....I wanted to see that. I was just forming my liberal identity after being raised (ha ha) by a bigoted father. The themes discussed in this movie were BEFORE ITS TIME!. I also say Julie Andrews reprise this role in the late 90's in a preBroadway run in Chicago. Fabulous.
I adore this movie and every performance! The chemistry between Robert Preston and Julie Andrews is so warm and loving, I could watch them interact all day. You may want to try Connie and Carla, not as well known, but so much fun!
You're the only person I've seen do a reaction to this movie. It's one of my all time favorites. I always wanted to ask James about the filming of it on one of his visits home. He had family around the corner from us for the last 50 years or so. Thank you for the reaction I really enjoyed the trip down memory lane.
This is a great movie for the queer community. I think it's a great one for people who recently came out to watch to get introduced to some of the queer media history. I personally feel that's important for the queer community as a bisexual woman myself who came out at nineteen years old. 🙂
VICTOR/VICTORIA is one of my favorite musicals. I was a kid when I watched this movie for the 1st time. I believe it was the 1st movie that introduced me to homosexuality. I watched it because I had a bit of a crush on Julie Andrews because I had seen her in MARY POPPINS & THE SOUND OF MUSIC. My grandma & I watched it together. I would often watch old movies w/my grandma. Later, when they showed it on public TV & I watched it @ home, my mom was not too pleased. She told me to turn it off because she didn't want me to watch a movie like that. I asked "Why?", & told her it was too late I'd already seen it.😄 I'm glad u liked it. I enjoyed your reaction & commentary @ the end.😊
This was an American remake. There were at least 2 other versions - a British & German version from the 1930s. Both are interesting - since an American version would've been impossible under the 'Hays Code'. It took another 50 years for Hollywood to dare to touch this. Even in its day, Blake Edwards was pushing people out of their 'comfort zones'.... not exactly groundbreaking, but a gentle nudge in a more inclusive direction. Thanks for watching this.
Sam, Sam, Sam-Let's get one thing straight! (LOL) You already know that I'm a fan of your work. Over the years, I've enjoyed watching many reaction videos by several different creators. Up until recently, I have never watched any reaction more than once. Then, by some miracle, I found your channel and I never looked back. I've seen at least 5 of your videos twice and 2 more than 3 times! I've also not anticipated a reaction more than I do yours. You are sooo talented! I adore it in your horror reactions when you start singing your "No, no, no, no" song! Classic!!!
That man kept bringing his shoes back in because he thought one of them was going to steal them. Normally, you'd put your shoes in front of your door and the hotel staff would shine them for you. What really shocks me is that the film came out in 1982 and was a remake of a 1933 film! It has a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, won an Academy Award and was nominated for seven, won a Golden Globe and was nominated for five, won a Grammy, and made a domestic gross nearly double its budget, in spite of or because of its subject matter--in 1982. Andrews refused a Tony Award for her role when she reprised it on Broadway in 1995. Her husband Blake Edwards wrote both the screenplay and theatrical play, and Henry Mancini wrote most of the music for the Broadway version before passing away. Speaking of which, Toddy was originally to have been played by Peter Sellers, but he died before filming began. Victoria/Victoria was one of the top 10 grossing films of Julie Andrews' entire career.
Both Leslie Ann Warren and Julie Andrews took the roles in this film to break with their wholesome girl next door image: Warren in live action "Cinderella " for CBS TV (1965?) and Andrew's as Mary Poppins and Maria ("The Sound of Music")
Julie was also in a live version of Cinderella in the late 50s so there's that connection with Leslie Ann. There are several French-style comedic nods to the Pink Panther film, directed by Julie's hubbie Blake Edwards who also directed this film. The comedic things that befell the detective, the mayhem over the cockroach in the restaurant are examples.
The progressiveness of this film can not be discounted. Although there are a few parts of this that can be questionable, this film is such a warm and accepting one towards LGBTQ+ folks and issues. Julie Andrews, Robert Preston (Toddy), and Lesley Anne Down (Norma) were nominated for acting Oscars. The film was written, produced, and directed by Blake Edwards, Julie's real-life husband. Julie and Blake did several films together in the 70s and 80s, several of them classics...'10', 'S.O.B.', 'The Man Who Loved Women', and 'That's Life'. They were married for 41 years until Blake passed in 2010 and Julie has never remarried...and they were the second marriage for both. Speaking of Blake...he was a MASTER of this type of comedy film, especially with the 'Pink Panther' films starring Peter Sellars in the 60s until the 80s. He also made the classics 'Days of Wine and Roses', 'Breakfast At Tiffany's', 'Operation Petticoat', and 'The Great Race'. Julie and James Garner (King) did another film together...'The Americanization of Emily'. If you didn't catch it...the agent, Andre Cassel was played by John Rhys Davies aka Gimli son of Gloin and Treebeard from 'The Lord of the Rings'. Robert Preston has always been one of my favorites...from Professor Harold Hill in 'The Music Man' (which he created in the original Broadway production) all the way to Centauri in his final film 'The Last Starfighter'. Two movies I very strongly recommend. 'The Last Starfighter' has rather dated CGI (the first film to really use it)...but it is so good. Basically, the greatest Steven Spielberg movie that Spielberg had absolutely nothing to do with!
I love this movie so much, I first saw it when I was 7 years old and became obsessed. I am so glad you appreciated it. Leslie Ann Warren(played Scarlet in Clue in case you didn’t recognize her with that high voice).
Aw this made my heart happy! I love this movie (the stage musical less so) and am so glad you did too. Did you recognize Leslie Ann Warren (Norma) as Miss Scarlet from CLUE? She's amazing in just about everything she does and has been working on stage and screen since she was a teenager. Robert Preston (Toddy) is a Broadway legend having originated Harold Hill in The Music Man on Broadway and on film. oh and I had the biggest crush on Squash ("Mr. Bernstein")
This has always been one of my favorites from back in the day ... my second favorite Blake Edward's film (my favorite being "The Great Race" with Tony Curtis, Natalie Wood, and Jack Lemmon -- which I would recommend if you've never seen it. Natalie Wood is FABULOUS) Thank you for taking the time to watch & react to this film. Perhaps it'll inspire other reactors to give it a looksee as well... which may introduce this film to a new audience.
This is a Blake Edwards film, and in the 80's, he was the only studio filmmaker who was dealing with this kind of topic. Everyone else was still completely hung up (no, I'm not counting John Waters), but Blake did adult comedies about sex. (He directed "10", which was quite risque for a big-budget Hollywood film of the time.) This film is charming but it's also pushing the envelope of the time. Also, Blake was Julie Andrews's husband, and was the one who pried her out of that interminable Nice Lady image. :)
I’m so glad you reacted to this movie! You have such interesting content and react to a larger variety than most do. I love this movie . It’s entertaining and yet gives the characters some depth . King is the character who shifts some of his thinking so you have someone like that . To think this was made forty years ago! Saying we’re all human and love who we love.
Great movie, so funny! James Garner was a legend. Support Your Local Gunfighter is a classic comedy, you should really check it out. Alec Karras was hilarious as the bodyguard who comes out of the closet. He played Mongo in Blazing Saddles.
Love that shirt, OGB! So colorful and tropical but not gauche. This movie means even more today than it did when it came out. Treats "delicate" subjects with humor and respect.
Did anyone recognize Mongo from Blazing Saddles (Alex Karras) The football player/Body Guard? In Fine hotels, they often offer shoe shine service. If you put your shoes outside your door they will shine them up by morning for you for free. You then tip the shoe-shine boy in the lobby for his night service.
Fantastic reaction, and you're totally right, it's pertinent to now as much as ever. Look at what just what happened in Colorado. Great commentary, great laughs! Thanks for doing this one!!!!!!!! I'm really happy to see how well it held up!
Great reaction to this absolute classic film! One of my all-time favorites! Fantastic cast and crew all at the top of their games. I highly recommend the other 2 cross-dressing films from the same time, Tootsie and Yentl. Both are wonderful films and each are very different with different tones even though they all deal with sexuality and male-female sexual and societal roles. ❤️
I've never actually seen this movie (and it's also before my time), but I grew up watching Julie Andrews movies on video and DVD. From watching the synopsis of this movie from your react video, I think some context is needed about the main actress Julie Andrews. This legendary actress was and still is more so very well known for her roles in 'wholesome' (LOL) children's movies such a "Sound of Music" and "Mary Poppins". So, casting her in a movie like this, with scenes where she laid face-down on a mattress awaiting her landlord's 'backdoor entry', I would imagine was not typical of a Julie Andrews movie....now, THAT'S what you call awesome casting!! LMAO. Will definitely watch this entire movie, though. Btw, you should definitely react to two of her classics from the early 1960s --- "Sound of Music", and "Mary Poppins". Those are movies where even today, parents show their children growing up. We watched those movies over 100 times in the 1990s growing up...lmao Also, per your statement around the 10:00 minute mark --- I've never heard anyone ever say that LGBTQ is a new thing. In fact, most people are aware that world history is full of LGBTQ people. There are numerous examples cited in holy books, and throughout written history. On a related note, LGBTQ themes were also openly portrayed in pre-code era Hollywood movies (movies before 1934). The pre-code era of movies was very open with language, sexuality, drug use, and other themes that we see today. But to cut a long story short, after 1933 there was a sort of 'forced industry self-censorship' which made it more difficult to widely distribute a film if the movie explored certain taboo subjects, including language. That's why for about 30 years between 1934 to around the mid 1960s, most movies and TV shows contained tamed themes. Imagine that many movies from the early 1930s were more scandalous than even many movies today...lol
I LOVED this movie as a kid. It's crazy considering my conservative family, but as a typical 80s child, I was unsupervised, and so this, along with series like Golden Girls, Designing Women, and Murphy Brown thankfully shaped me 😂❤😂 (oddly enough I think my mom liked this movie too but if you asked her now you'd probably get a different story)
On the subject of gender issues going back many decades, I expect you're aware that the 1992 film Orlando (with Tilda Swinton in the title role) was based on the 1928 novel by Virginia Woolf, in which she fantasizes her relationship with Vita Sackville-West. It's one of my favorite novels. [Of course, sexuality was quite diverse in the ancient world, as well as modern times.]
I've never seen the original 1933 VICTOR VICTORIA... a German effort. In 1935, the first American version was FIRST A GIRL with Jessie Mathews and this shows up on TCM every once in a while. The story is resurrected in Germany in 1957 but this 1982 version has the superior cast and especially the director. That 'across the street' scene of the cockroach-in-restaurant is sooo fantastic.
You can definitely see the influence of Blake Edwards - He was married to Julie Andrews - and directed the Pink Panther movies from the 1960s and 70s. I hope you review The Pink Panther
Not gonna lie, they had me in the first half. Not through any fault of yours but it was chaotic at first. I couldn't follow in the beginning. It was a wild ride. Julie Andrews, such a gift, such talent. I really enjoy your videos! Someone made a great selection. This was chaotic as I said earlier but had heartwarming and endearing moments. Funny as well. Top shelf. I had no idea what this flick was about either but it was great.
I'm glad you loved the film. I almost peed my pants watching this in the theater! I in turn love your channel and your reactions. Keep up the good work 😃.
I get so excited when you upload a new video! Thank you for watching one of my favorite films! I first watched it the year it was released and a lot has changed, even compared to then! Your commentary was so thoughtful and it is nice to see a person of your generation, who is in our community, explore and appreciate and ENJOY such a great film! Keep up the awesome work and please keep including such great selections!!
Ok, confession time. All those things Miss Cassidy said to Todd about his being gay was a waste & that the right woman could reform him? I thought those things when I 1st learned about homosexuality. 🤦♀️ I really didn’t understand it at all. Of course, I didn’t know anyone who was gay & was very sheltered as a child, but it took a long time for me to come around to accepting it wasn’t a choice & that people were born that way. I didn’t hate or condemn gayness, I just didn’t comprehend it. But that journey made it much easier for me to understand trans people, & what they go through (as much as any straight woman can), so it was worth it in my opinion. Fabulous movie, really fabulous, I love every minute of it! I don’t know if you watch any musicals on your channel, but if you are open to it, give The Music Man a watch. It has a much younger Robert Preston as well as Shirley Jones. Lots if fun!
I love this movie, I can’t wait to watch this with you … back later. It’s later. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It’s a fabulous comedy, of course, but I think I am most fond of it for the way the story was told, a rare (for the time) look at gay characters without any kind of judgment or morality lurking behind the scenes. In the 80s, when this movie was released, being outed as gay could still be career-damaging for pretty much anyone in the public eye. And these were big-name actors in the featured parts, so I am sure there were discussions beforehand as to the wisdom of taking on a role in such a movie. Loved your thoughts afterward, well done, as usual. Peace from Ohio …
Oh, wow. I haven't seen this since it came out! How fun. I knew you would enjoy this! I remember it caused quite a stir at the time. Aww... James Garner. 😍 Wow, Russell T Davies completely ripped off that "I don't care if you are a man" scene for David Tennant's Casanova and Nina Sosanya's Bellino. Actually, much of this story was used in their story.... Such an excellent movie. Who could've imagined this would STILL be an issue in this day and age.
Director Blake Edwards (also Julie Andrews’ husband) was one of the best directors for comedy. He had a deft touch and an often droll sense of humour. I hadn’t seen this film in many years and had almost forgotten how many fight scenes there were. If you want to see THE most ROFL funny fight scene of all time, check out another of his films, “Skin Deep”. It stars John Ritter, who played Jack on “Three’s Company” back in the ‘70’s - ‘80’s. It’s the most unorthodox fight scene in movie history, which is what makes it so outrageously funny. Edwards is also famous for the ‘Pink Panther’ series of films involving the bumbling Inspector Clouseau (Peter Sellers). All classic comedies.
One of my favourite movies, not usually a huge musical fan but love Julie Andrews and as a little gay boy it was one of the first movies I saw that had gay men in it. Norma is played by the same screws who played Miss scarlet in the movie Clue.
I always thought Squash (Alex Karras) was the best character in this movie. He's (ironically) the straight man and has some of the most wry and funny lines.
This is my Favorite Movie!!! It's funny that I didn't see your channel until tonight. I even was Looking for Victor/Victoria reactions, but only 2 came up. This was only last month I was looking and this reaction was 9 months ago. Oh well, I guess it is just when the timing is right. :D
This came out just before my 13th birthday do I probably saw it when I was14 on cable. I have no idea how much went over my head, but I remember liking it.
Enjoyed your reaction very much. I love this movie, I never get tired of it. Everyone was so excellent in it. I especially loved Alex Karras; he was an early ally in the NFL for gay players (and a hot bear in his own right, even though he was straight). I wish more people reacted to it; it's a movie anyone can enjoy, but it covers so much ground, too.
Lol...I knew you'd get a kick out of watching this! I remember watching it I think for the first time on HBO and it was me basically wondering WTH all the fuss was about. It was very risque to me at the time as I was only in my early 20's and didn't know much about that lifestyle. I mean gosh, I grew up with JA as Mary Poppins and such as a kid. 😳 This movie does have it's funny bits, not one I think of as a go to to make me LOL if I need it. 😬🙈 Robert Preston though is just campy as all get out in this, lol. He always had such great hair. 😊
So fun, so fabulous. Robert Preston stole the show. The comedy pure. The music classic of that time. So happy you loved it. It just makes you smile inside and did you ever smile. Keep it in your happy file when you need a boost and rewatch. I do. 💖 I appreciated your reaction and sharing yourself. Very cool. Much respect and so happy you LOVED IT!!
For a couple of films to show how far we have come you should watch The Children's Hour and The Boys In The Band, both from the 60's. They are not comedies.
*The Boys in the Band* in particular was a ground-breaking work. Opening Off-Broadway in 1968 (before Stonewall), it was the first successful stage play to feature openly-gay characters and frankly discuss the topic of homosexuality. The 1970 movie, featuring the entire original cast of the stage play, was a similarly ground-breaking piece of cinema. If you watch it, please be sure to get the historic original version rather than the recent re-make.
I worked on this film. Leslie Ann was a joy. She bought all the crew presents every Friday. Alex Karras insisted on a big TV to see his Detroit Lions play. He was Mongo in Blazing Saddles
That's amazing!!
I've heard SO MANY great stories about Leslie Ann over the years. I absolutely love her.
How was Julie Andrews?
@@hgftrew1992 i didn’t meet her so i don’t have an opinion. The rest of the crew that did love her. Said she was such a pro.
Leslie Ann Warren, such a beauty. She did excellent in " Life Stinks " & " Treasure of the Yankee Zephyr
Original title: Race for the Yankee Zephyr
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back in the day at many upper-class hotels offered to shine/clean shoes of guests at night and return them in the morning. the man was trying to leave his shoes out for the porter to collect and when he kept seeing people acting suspiciously outside his door he thought they may try to steal them.
OHHHH! Thank you for the clarification :)
So Julie Andrews reprised the role in the 90's when it became a broadway show, but turned down a sure Tony win because she didn't like that other actors in the show were not nominated and that just shows you the kind of lady Julie is.
She was also specifically pissed that Rachel York was not nominated. Rachel had worked with Julie before and Julie really championed for her on and offstage. Rachel gave one the best reviewed performances that year and her not getting nominated was seen as an insult especially by Julie. She is one actress who will always have your back.
Unfortunately, that was also the show that killed her voice: Doing that low voice 8 shows a week caused her to develop hoarseness, which doctors attributed to nodules on her vocal chords. Not normally a huge problem, but the surgery to fix it was botched, destroying her legendary four-octave range. She filed a malpractice suit against the hospital and she didn't sing in public again until Princess Diaries 2 in 2004, and even then it's never been the same.
@@kateorgera5907was the surgery before or after the filming of the Broadway show? Le jazz hot you can definitely hear the break between her chest and head voices. It’s such a shame the surgery was botched. Forever and always an icon and class act.
*edit* I double checked surgery was indeed after the Broadway show was filmed, so her voice would have already been under strain
@@robwilliamson5082 Yikes about the strain on her voice already being obvious in the recording, though now that I know it exists I want to see it!
@@kateorgera5907 it’s still excellent and that’s the slide up in Le Jazz Hot is the only place you can hear it. But the show is really fantastic, and definitely worth watching. you can probably find it on TH-cam
This movie was such a milestone for gender identity and LGBTQ+ visibility. Yes, some of the language may be offensive now, but there's no denying the positive portrayals. I saw it on VHS in the early 80s as a gay teenager and was blown away. It was one of the very first time I saw us portrayed positively in a movie. Apart from those very good reasons to love it, it has an amazing cast giving wonderful performances, and it's funny as hell. An older boyfriend I had when I was in my early 20s used to quote it often. As I still do. 😄
The impact of the fact that Julie Andrews, then as now known to most filmgoers as the wholesome heroine in two of the most beloved, family-friendly musicals of all time, *Mary Poppins* (1964) and *The Sound of Music* (1965), was the star of this LGBTQ-positive film can hardly be overstated. In 1991, Julie would appear in another gay-friendly film, the tv movie *Our Sons.*
Same I watched it as a 14 year old girl with my best friend and school friend who was gay. He loved it so much.
This movie is a trope-slaughtering machine wrapped in an approximation of a bawdy French farce. And who doesn't love a bawdy French farce? It's a favorite of mine since forever. I just adore Robert Preston as Toddy. Glad you enjoyed it, Great reaction.
In a less important way, this was groundbreaking in that all of the lead actors were 40 years old or older. Andrews was 47, Garner in his fifties, and Preston was in his 60s. Not as big a deal as telling a queer-positive in 1982, but definitely an interesting aspect of the movie.
Older artists have improved their craft and it's great to see.
Talk about an underrated movie that people rarely react to but should watch since its theme is so relatable nowadays! Thank you!!!
Norma is the best thing in the movie, best performance. Such an amazing combination of uneducated base vulgarity and also tenderness and honesty.
This was a delightful movie, not in the least because of the wonderful Robert Preston and the rest of the excellent cast.
My dad is a staunch homophobic conservative but even he absolutely loves this movie. We will sit and watch every time it’s on tv. Never underestimate the power of a good movie.
I'm a straight female & I saw this movie as a young teen. I have always loved it. Of course I grew up watching the Rockford Files with James Garner, & loved the Sound Of Music with Julie Andrews. Since then Julie Andrews has played in The Princess Diaries, & The Tooth Fairy. Didn't see The Princess Diaries myself, but I did see The Tooth Fairy, & loved that too. But this one I've always loved, & I think it's very clever, & very comedic.
The story was changed from the original premise that King Marchand didn't really know if the Count was male or female- he fell in love and didn't care what others thought. The studio made the director (Andrews' actual husband) change that aspect of the story to avoid public protest.
Blake Edwards' masterpiece! The perfect exemplar of his particular comedy style and a virtually perfect film. The entire cast is brilliant. The great Robert Preston, whose career spanned from 1938 to 1987, was nominated Best Supporting actor and was criminally robbed in not winning it. The film is a remake of the 1933 German film "Viktor Und Viktoria".
Several actors you know in very different roles here:
Lesley Ann Warren (Norma), Miss Scarlet in Clue
Alex Karras (Squash), Mongo in Blazing Saddles
John Rhys-Davies (Cassel), Gimli in Lord of the Rings
Lesley Ann Warren also appeared in three other notable musicals: as the title character in the second television production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's *Cinderella* (1965), and in Disney's *The Happiest Millionaire* (1967) and *The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band* (1968).
If you watch the 1976 BBC miniseries I, Claudius, you will see a very young John Rhys-Davies alongside equally young Patrick Stewart, John Hurt, and, more obscurely, Kevin McNally, better known as Gibbs in the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Oh, and also Patricia Quinn, aka Magenta in Rocky Horror.
John Rhys Davies was in at least the first couple of Indiana Jones films.
I first saw this in 1986 or so, when the gay & lesbian association at my college did a screening of it (in those days VCRs and tape rentals existed, but they cost a lot more than students like me could afford) and it instantly became one of my favorite movies. Really glad you enjoyed it as well.
This was one of my grandmother's favorite films and became one of mine as well. I just shared it with my 13yo this year, and now she's trying to get one of the musical numbers in her school's talent show. :-D
Also, this was based on a movie actually made in the 1930's. Yes, genderbending has always been around and always will be (thank goodness).
Bernstein (King's Body Guard) was played by former Football Star, Alex Karras. He also played Mongo in Blazing Saddles. While Karras was straight he was close friends with his fellow Football Players who were Gay.
He was good in Webster, tv show in the eighties.
I saw this when I was younger and so many things went over my head. I just remembered it being funny. I'm really happy to see it through your eyes and with today's current sensibilities. My cousin dressed in drag in the 80s and 90s and he enjoyed this film immensely. #LoveIsLove
Another all-time fave of mine! It just makes me happy every time I watch it and I'm glad you seemed to enjoy it so much! Most of the main actors played totally against type in their roles and they all really nailed it. Robert Preston as Toddy was a real gem, of course. The film is a hilarious triumph all around, and as a young gay man in 1982 it was the first film dealing with gay themes that I ever saw in the theater. Needless to say, I saw it several times when it first came out and have watched it often since because the entertainment value never fades.
So many wonderful little moments to discover with each viewing!😊
First time I watched this, back in the 80s, I cried laughing. Robert Preston is spectacular as Toddy! All the cast do such an amazing job - fantastic film that handles LGBTQ+ issues with warmth and love and so much laughter. Loved your reaction and I'm so happy you enjoyed it xxx
This is actually a very close remake of a German film from 1934 (which of course means it was simply set in the present day at the time), which wasn't even allowed to run in America for being "obscene." And it's aged spectacularly well for an LGBT film made during this time, especially considering some of Blake Edwards' other movies have quite a bit of, shall we say, less than PC jokes (probably most notorious is Mickey Rooney's horrific Asian stereotype character in Breakfast at Tiffany's). About the only thing left to be desired is some kind of acknowledgement of bisexuality, and since the movie is set in the '30s when there was hardly any consideration of that anyway, it's really not a problem.
Uncle Boomer, here. I fell in love with this film the first time I saw it. I was so sure I was going to hell after seeing it. I came out of the closet shortly after it's release. I still love this film even more with each passing year.
I'm 60 and I remember when this came out and I found it so refreshing that a movie was open and funny and talked about these topics because, as a young heterosexual at the time, I found it interesting....I wanted to see that. I was just forming my liberal identity after being raised (ha ha) by a bigoted father.
The themes discussed in this movie were BEFORE ITS TIME!.
I also say Julie Andrews reprise this role in the late 90's in a preBroadway run in Chicago. Fabulous.
I adore this movie and every performance! The chemistry between Robert Preston and Julie Andrews is so warm and loving, I could watch them interact all day. You may want to try Connie and Carla, not as well known, but so much fun!
You're the only person I've seen do a reaction to this movie. It's one of my all time favorites. I always wanted to ask James about the filming of it on one of his visits home. He had family around the corner from us for the last 50 years or so. Thank you for the reaction I really enjoyed the trip down memory lane.
This is a great movie for the queer community. I think it's a great one for people who recently came out to watch to get introduced to some of the queer media history. I personally feel that's important for the queer community as a bisexual woman myself who came out at nineteen years old. 🙂
This movie was so groundbreaking
VICTOR/VICTORIA is one of my favorite musicals. I was a kid when I watched this movie for the 1st time. I believe it was the 1st movie that introduced me to homosexuality. I watched it because I had a bit of a crush on Julie Andrews because I had seen her in MARY POPPINS & THE SOUND OF MUSIC. My grandma & I watched it together. I would often watch old movies w/my grandma. Later, when they showed it on public TV & I watched it @ home, my mom was not too pleased. She told me to turn it off because she didn't want me to watch a movie like that. I asked "Why?", & told her it was too late I'd already seen it.😄 I'm glad u liked it. I enjoyed your reaction & commentary @ the end.😊
This was an American remake. There were at least 2 other versions - a British & German version from the 1930s. Both are interesting - since an American version would've been impossible under the 'Hays Code'. It took another 50 years for Hollywood to dare to touch this. Even in its day, Blake Edwards was pushing people out of their 'comfort zones'.... not exactly groundbreaking, but a gentle nudge in a more inclusive direction.
Thanks for watching this.
Sam, Sam, Sam-Let's get one thing straight! (LOL) You already know that I'm a fan of your work. Over the years, I've enjoyed watching many reaction videos by several different creators. Up until recently, I have never watched any reaction more than once. Then, by some miracle, I found your channel and I never looked back. I've seen at least 5 of your videos twice and 2 more than 3 times! I've also not anticipated a reaction more than I do yours. You are sooo talented! I adore it in your horror reactions when you start singing your "No, no, no, no" song! Classic!!!
You are too too kind!! Thank you so much for the nice comment 🥰♥️ So glad you’re enjoying the videos! I always try my best 🥰
Another great recommendation from Kathy Ice!
That man kept bringing his shoes back in because he thought one of them was going to steal them. Normally, you'd put your shoes in front of your door and the hotel staff would shine them for you.
What really shocks me is that the film came out in 1982 and was a remake of a 1933 film! It has a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, won an Academy Award and was nominated for seven, won a Golden Globe and was nominated for five, won a Grammy, and made a domestic gross nearly double its budget, in spite of or because of its subject matter--in 1982. Andrews refused a Tony Award for her role when she reprised it on Broadway in 1995. Her husband Blake Edwards wrote both the screenplay and theatrical play, and Henry Mancini wrote most of the music for the Broadway version before passing away. Speaking of which, Toddy was originally to have been played by Peter Sellers, but he died before filming began.
Victoria/Victoria was one of the top 10 grossing films of Julie Andrews' entire career.
Both Leslie Ann Warren and Julie Andrews took the roles in this film to break with their wholesome girl next door image: Warren in live action "Cinderella " for CBS TV (1965?) and Andrew's as Mary Poppins and Maria ("The Sound of Music")
Julie was also in a live version of Cinderella in the late 50s so there's that connection with Leslie Ann. There are several French-style comedic nods to the Pink Panther film, directed by Julie's hubbie Blake Edwards who also directed this film. The comedic things that befell the detective, the mayhem over the cockroach in the restaurant are examples.
Me and my family loved this, especially my Mom. I still watch it with the fond memories. Glad you got a kick out of it.
"In and Out" - another amazing gay comedy with an impressive cast! Consider reacting!
I would like to request the 1988 movie Torch Song Trilogy because sometimes we forget how far we've come.
Cathy picked a winner! Great movie!!!!
Robert Preston was brilliant in everything. Also love him in The Music Man and The Last Starfighter.
Robert Preston also made a memorable appearance in the screen version of Jerry Herman's Broadway musical *Mame* (1974).
I'm so glad you decided to watch this This is one of my FAVORITE MOVIES!!!
Andrews really could shatter glasses. She'd do as a parlor trick at parties and get-togethers. The operation to her throat put a stop to that.
The progressiveness of this film can not be discounted. Although there are a few parts of this that can be questionable, this film is such a warm and accepting one towards LGBTQ+ folks and issues.
Julie Andrews, Robert Preston (Toddy), and Lesley Anne Down (Norma) were nominated for acting Oscars. The film was written, produced, and directed by Blake Edwards, Julie's real-life husband. Julie and Blake did several films together in the 70s and 80s, several of them classics...'10', 'S.O.B.', 'The Man Who Loved Women', and 'That's Life'. They were married for 41 years until Blake passed in 2010 and Julie has never remarried...and they were the second marriage for both.
Speaking of Blake...he was a MASTER of this type of comedy film, especially with the 'Pink Panther' films starring Peter Sellars in the 60s until the 80s. He also made the classics 'Days of Wine and Roses', 'Breakfast At Tiffany's', 'Operation Petticoat', and 'The Great Race'.
Julie and James Garner (King) did another film together...'The Americanization of Emily'.
If you didn't catch it...the agent, Andre Cassel was played by John Rhys Davies aka Gimli son of Gloin and Treebeard from 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Robert Preston has always been one of my favorites...from Professor Harold Hill in 'The Music Man' (which he created in the original Broadway production) all the way to Centauri in his final film 'The Last Starfighter'. Two movies I very strongly recommend. 'The Last Starfighter' has rather dated CGI (the first film to really use it)...but it is so good. Basically, the greatest Steven Spielberg movie that Spielberg had absolutely nothing to do with!
" September Gun "
" September Gun "
Yes to The Last Starfighter
I love this movie so much, I first saw it when I was 7 years old and became obsessed. I am so glad you appreciated it. Leslie Ann Warren(played Scarlet in Clue in case you didn’t recognize her with that high voice).
This is one of my fav movies. Must have seen it 20 times. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
One of my favorite musicals- so glad you enjoyed it!
I remember recognizing Le Jazz Hot when they did it on Glee. That made me go back and watch this movie and a few others
Aw this made my heart happy! I love this movie (the stage musical less so) and am so glad you did too. Did you recognize Leslie Ann Warren (Norma) as Miss Scarlet from CLUE? She's amazing in just about everything she does and has been working on stage and screen since she was a teenager. Robert Preston (Toddy) is a Broadway legend having originated Harold Hill in The Music Man on Broadway and on film.
oh and I had the biggest crush on Squash ("Mr. Bernstein")
This has always been one of my favorites from back in the day ... my second favorite Blake Edward's film (my favorite being "The Great Race" with Tony Curtis, Natalie Wood, and Jack Lemmon -- which I would recommend if you've never seen it. Natalie Wood is FABULOUS)
Thank you for taking the time to watch & react to this film. Perhaps it'll inspire other reactors to give it a looksee as well... which may introduce this film to a new audience.
Fantastic reaction, Sam! A wonderful film. One of my favorites. Way to go once again, Kathy Ice.
Thank you so much for watching this movie!!! I've been trying to get people to react to this for a long time. 😁🎵❤️🥳👍
This is a Blake Edwards film, and in the 80's, he was the only studio filmmaker who was dealing with this kind of topic. Everyone else was still completely hung up (no, I'm not counting John Waters), but Blake did adult comedies about sex. (He directed "10", which was quite risque for a big-budget Hollywood film of the time.) This film is charming but it's also pushing the envelope of the time. Also, Blake was Julie Andrews's husband, and was the one who pried her out of that interminable Nice Lady image. :)
So many good Blake Edwards films... The Pink Panther movies, 10, Victor/Victoria, Switch, Blind Date, and my favorite, S.O.B.
@@kevinsizemore2053 I forgot about Switch! Sam should totally watch that one.
I’m so glad you reacted to this movie! You have such interesting content and react to a larger variety than most do.
I love this movie . It’s entertaining and yet gives the characters some depth . King is the character who shifts some of his thinking so you have someone like that .
To think this was made forty years ago! Saying we’re all human and love who we love.
Thanks so much!!
Great movie, so funny! James Garner was a legend. Support Your Local Gunfighter is a classic comedy, you should really check it out. Alec Karras was hilarious as the bodyguard who comes out of the closet. He played Mongo in Blazing Saddles.
Love that shirt, OGB! So colorful and tropical but not gauche. This movie means even more today than it did when it came out. Treats "delicate" subjects with humor and respect.
Did anyone recognize Mongo from Blazing Saddles (Alex Karras) The football player/Body Guard? In Fine hotels, they often offer shoe shine service. If you put your shoes outside your door they will shine them up by morning for you for free. You then tip the shoe-shine boy in the lobby for his night service.
Fantastic reaction, and you're totally right, it's pertinent to now as much as ever. Look at what just what happened in Colorado. Great commentary, great laughs! Thanks for doing this one!!!!!!!! I'm really happy to see how well it held up!
Sooo many great characters here!! My personal favorite is the waiter-he has the best deadpan delivery ever.
Great reaction to this absolute classic film! One of my all-time favorites! Fantastic cast and crew all at the top of their games. I highly recommend the other 2 cross-dressing films from the same time, Tootsie and Yentl. Both are wonderful films and each are very different with different tones even though they all deal with sexuality and male-female sexual and societal roles. ❤️
I've never actually seen this movie (and it's also before my time), but I grew up watching Julie Andrews movies on video and DVD. From watching the synopsis of this movie from your react video, I think some context is needed about the main actress Julie Andrews. This legendary actress was and still is more so very well known for her roles in 'wholesome' (LOL) children's movies such a "Sound of Music" and "Mary Poppins". So, casting her in a movie like this, with scenes where she laid face-down on a mattress awaiting her landlord's 'backdoor entry', I would imagine was not typical of a Julie Andrews movie....now, THAT'S what you call awesome casting!! LMAO. Will definitely watch this entire movie, though.
Btw, you should definitely react to two of her classics from the early 1960s --- "Sound of Music", and "Mary Poppins". Those are movies where even today, parents show their children growing up. We watched those movies over 100 times in the 1990s growing up...lmao
Also, per your statement around the 10:00 minute mark --- I've never heard anyone ever say that LGBTQ is a new thing. In fact, most people are aware that world history is full of LGBTQ people. There are numerous examples cited in holy books, and throughout written history. On a related note, LGBTQ themes were also openly portrayed in pre-code era Hollywood movies (movies before 1934). The pre-code era of movies was very open with language, sexuality, drug use, and other themes that we see today. But to cut a long story short, after 1933 there was a sort of 'forced industry self-censorship' which made it more difficult to widely distribute a film if the movie explored certain taboo subjects, including language. That's why for about 30 years between 1934 to around the mid 1960s, most movies and TV shows contained tamed themes. Imagine that many movies from the early 1930s were more scandalous than even many movies today...lol
I LOVED this movie as a kid. It's crazy considering my conservative family, but as a typical 80s child, I was unsupervised, and so this, along with series like Golden Girls, Designing Women, and Murphy Brown thankfully shaped me 😂❤😂 (oddly enough I think my mom liked this movie too but if you asked her now you'd probably get a different story)
On the subject of gender issues going back many decades, I expect you're aware that the 1992 film Orlando (with Tilda Swinton in the title role) was based on the 1928 novel by Virginia Woolf, in which she fantasizes her relationship with Vita Sackville-West. It's one of my favorite novels. [Of course, sexuality was quite diverse in the ancient world, as well as modern times.]
Julie Andrews and James Garner were great friends since their first movie together in 1964 "The Americanization of Emily"
I've never seen the original 1933 VICTOR VICTORIA... a German effort. In 1935, the first American version was FIRST A GIRL with Jessie Mathews and this shows up on TCM every once in a while. The story is resurrected in Germany in 1957 but this 1982 version has the superior cast and especially the director. That 'across the street' scene of the cockroach-in-restaurant is sooo fantastic.
Have loved this movie for decades. Also saw the Broadway adaptation with Julie Andrews in the 90s.
A professionally shot video of the original Broadway production was made in 1995.
You can definitely see the influence of Blake Edwards - He was married to Julie Andrews - and directed the Pink Panther movies from the 1960s and 70s. I hope you review The Pink Panther
Not gonna lie, they had me in the first half. Not through any fault of yours but it was chaotic at first. I couldn't follow in the beginning. It was a wild ride.
Julie Andrews, such a gift, such talent.
I really enjoy your videos! Someone made a great selection. This was chaotic as I said earlier but had heartwarming and endearing moments. Funny as well. Top shelf. I had no idea what this flick was about either but it was great.
I'm glad you loved the film. I almost peed my pants
watching this in the theater!
I in turn love your channel and your reactions. Keep up the good work 😃.
I get so excited when you upload a new video! Thank you for watching one of my favorite films! I first watched it the year it was released and a lot has changed, even compared to then! Your commentary was so thoughtful and it is nice to see a person of your generation, who is in our community, explore and appreciate and ENJOY such a great film! Keep up the awesome work and please keep including such great selections!!
I've loved this movie since it came out. Such a creative storyline. I haven't seen it in years. Thanks for the reaction!
if you admire Julie Andrews, check out a lesser-known movie directed by her husband Blake Edwards, "S.O.B.", made a few years earlier than this
SOB is hilarious!
Another undeservedly forgotten Julie Andrews movie is *Star!* (1968).
S.O.B. is my favorite Blake Edwards movie. I love Richard Mulligan's acting in S.O.B. and Soap
Rewatching this and being thankful for you watching my fave film on this earth
Ok, confession time. All those things Miss Cassidy said to Todd about his being gay was a waste & that the right woman could reform him? I thought those things when I 1st learned about homosexuality. 🤦♀️ I really didn’t understand it at all. Of course, I didn’t know anyone who was gay & was very sheltered as a child, but it took a long time for me to come around to accepting it wasn’t a choice & that people were born that way. I didn’t hate or condemn gayness, I just didn’t comprehend it. But that journey made it much easier for me to understand trans people, & what they go through (as much as any straight woman can), so it was worth it in my opinion.
Fabulous movie, really fabulous, I love every minute of it! I don’t know if you watch any musicals on your channel, but if you are open to it, give The Music Man a watch. It has a much younger Robert Preston as well as Shirley Jones. Lots if fun!
This is one of my Mom's favorite movies.
I love this movie, I can’t wait to watch this with you … back later. It’s later. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It’s a fabulous comedy, of course, but I think I am most fond of it for the way the story was told, a rare (for the time) look at gay characters without any kind of judgment or morality lurking behind the scenes. In the 80s, when this movie was released, being outed as gay could still be career-damaging for pretty much anyone in the public eye. And these were big-name actors in the featured parts, so I am sure there were discussions beforehand as to the wisdom of taking on a role in such a movie. Loved your thoughts afterward, well done, as usual. Peace from Ohio …
The guy in the hotel was putting his shoes outside the door to have them picked up and shined but seems to be afraid they were going to steal them
Oh, wow. I haven't seen this since it came out! How fun. I knew you would enjoy this! I remember it caused quite a stir at the time. Aww... James Garner. 😍 Wow, Russell T Davies completely ripped off that "I don't care if you are a man" scene for David Tennant's Casanova and Nina Sosanya's Bellino. Actually, much of this story was used in their story.... Such an excellent movie. Who could've imagined this would STILL be an issue in this day and age.
Director Blake Edwards (also Julie Andrews’ husband) was one of the best directors for comedy. He had a deft touch and an often droll sense of humour.
I hadn’t seen this film in many years and had almost forgotten how many fight scenes there were. If you want to see THE most ROFL funny fight scene of all time, check out another of his films, “Skin Deep”. It stars John Ritter, who played Jack on “Three’s Company” back in the ‘70’s - ‘80’s. It’s the most unorthodox fight scene in movie history, which is what makes it so outrageously funny.
Edwards is also famous for the ‘Pink Panther’ series of films involving the bumbling Inspector Clouseau (Peter Sellers). All classic comedies.
My Julie Andrews-obsessed self is squealing with joy right now and I haven’t even started the video yet! Thanks in advance!
Have you seen her in Thoroughly Modern Millie??
Such a wonderful film. Way before it's time.
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) if you watch this movie, remember it was based on real events.
Julie Andrews not only plays the main character in the movie she plays 2 main characters in movie!
This is my favourite movie of all time! Thank you so much for reacting to it!
One of my favourite movies, not usually a huge musical fan but love Julie Andrews and as a little gay boy it was one of the first movies I saw that had gay men in it.
Norma is played by the same screws who played Miss scarlet in the movie Clue.
I always thought Squash (Alex Karras) was the best character in this movie. He's (ironically) the straight man and has some of the most wry and funny lines.
Awesome choice! I only rewatched this myself two nights ago. It’s such a fun, uplifting movie too, and makes my little trans heart glow 😊❤️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Loved this movie back in the day and loved your reaction.
The guy in the hallway was putting out his shoes to be polished, but was afraid they might be taken.
This is my Favorite Movie!!! It's funny that I didn't see your channel until tonight. I even was Looking for Victor/Victoria reactions, but only 2 came up. This was only last month I was looking and this reaction was 9 months ago. Oh well, I guess it is just when the timing is right. :D
Time for Connie and Carla if you liked Victor / Victoria.
Great reaction! One of my favorite LGBTQ positive films.
This came out just before my 13th birthday do I probably saw it when I was14 on cable. I have no idea how much went over my head, but I remember liking it.
Alex Karras was a football player for the Detroit Lions. (the security guard)
This movie is awesome and funny..I absolutely love Leslie Ann Warren she ❤ steals the show she's that good
Enjoyed your reaction very much. I love this movie, I never get tired of it. Everyone was so excellent in it. I especially loved Alex Karras; he was an early ally in the NFL for gay players (and a hot bear in his own right, even though he was straight). I wish more people reacted to it; it's a movie anyone can enjoy, but it covers so much ground, too.
Lol...I knew you'd get a kick out of watching this! I remember watching it I think for the first time on HBO and it was me basically wondering WTH all the fuss was about. It was very risque to me at the time as I was only in my early 20's and didn't know much about that lifestyle. I mean gosh, I grew up with JA as Mary Poppins and such as a kid. 😳 This movie does have it's funny bits, not one I think of as a go to to make me LOL if I need it. 😬🙈 Robert Preston though is just campy as all get out in this, lol. He always had such great hair. 😊
Fun movie. Love your channel.
Does OGB even realize the theatrical & movie history of "that guy who played Toddy" ?
I love your reactions, including Victor/Victoria. Keep up the great work. 🖖🏻
I have this movie as a go fabulous. I know you will LOVE IT!! Can't wait to watch your reaction. 👏😍😃
So fun, so fabulous. Robert Preston stole the show. The comedy pure. The music classic of that time. So happy you loved it. It just makes you smile inside and did you ever smile. Keep it in your happy file when you need a boost and rewatch. I do. 💖 I appreciated your reaction and sharing yourself. Very cool. Much respect and so happy you LOVED IT!!
@@leighwhite6700 The music was by Henry Mancini, with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse.
For a couple of films to show how far we have come you should watch The Children's Hour and The Boys In The Band, both from the 60's. They are not comedies.
*The Boys in the Band* in particular was a ground-breaking work. Opening Off-Broadway in 1968 (before Stonewall), it was the first successful stage play to feature openly-gay characters and frankly discuss the topic of homosexuality. The 1970 movie, featuring the entire original cast of the stage play, was a similarly ground-breaking piece of cinema. If you watch it, please be sure to get the historic original version rather than the recent re-make.
A New Leaf (1971)
If you haven't seen that you need to!
Comedy - female director