When you think of Dynasty, you think of Joan Collins as Alexis Carrington. However, if the studio’s choices had said yes, then we might be thinking of Sofia Loren or Elizabeth Taylor in the role. But they said no, Aaron Spelling fought for Collins, and the rest is TV history.
That was just one of the things she told Graham Norton on his BBC show tonight. The host also wanted to know what was up with the tension between her and John Forsythe.
The actress told him that she used to reveal his age in interviews. The actor didn’t like that, and she didn’t care. The press kept sharing Collins and Linda Evans’ ages, but never his. So she took it upon herself to do it.
However, that was not the only issue he had with her. In 1986, when they won the People’s Choice Award, it was agreed that Forsythe would accept for everyone. However, the person giving out the awards gave it to Collins instead, so she accepted on behalf of the show. When she asked Forsythe if he had anything to add, he told her she said enough.
When they went back to work, he didn’t talk to her for a whole season. In fact, when she had to film a scene where he strangles Alexis, she says she told the producers, “I have to have my stand-in [do it] because I am scared.” Does anyone blame her for having that reaction?
To see the videos of her accepting the award and Blake’s hands around Alexis’ throat, then click here!
If you are like me and were hoping that Dr. Sharpe and Dr. Goodwin would not get on that plane to London at the end of the midseason finale of New Amsterdam, then I have some bad news for us.
NBC posted some photos from New Amsterdam’s January 4th episode, and it is of Ryan Eggold and Freema Agyeman in London. So all hopes of them returning to the hospital seem to be dashed for now.
But at least, we are going to see them get hot and heavy with some paint, so that is some compensation. Not much, but some.
To see the photo that proves they are on the other side of the pond, then click here!
Sherri Shepherd is filling in for Wendy Williams this week. It started off rough because she was rushed into emergency surgery for an appendectomy on Sunday. By Tuesday, she returned the show. And today, she was dressed like a naughty Mrs. Claus. Or should I say Miss Claus because she is single and ready to jingle? Do you want to ring her sleigh bells?
Jeopardy’s loss is Scripp’s National Spelling Bee’s win. That is because LeVar Burton will be hosting the spelling competition, June 1st and June 2nd on ION and Bounce.
Some people might think the game show is a better gig, but not me! I love it! You never know what is going to happen next. Those kids are so smart, but they also have so much character. Exactly like Burton! And that is why he is the perfect MC for the event.
On January 17th, Betty White is turning the big 1-0-0. We are all invited to help her celebrate her huge day. That is because Fathom Events is throwing her a party by releasing a tribute movie starring the legendary actress, along with her friends, co-stars and the man she wished was her on-screen lover.
Ryan Reynolds, Tina Fey, Robert Redford, Lin Manuel- Miranda, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Jay Leno, Carol Burnett, Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Kimmel, Valerie Bertinelli, James Corden, Wendy Malick, and Jennifer Love Hewitt will share stories about her in Betty White: 100 Years Young. In between their messages, we will see videos of White from her early days until now.
This is the perfect gift for the Betty White fan in their lives, so get them tickets now before it is sold out.
