Before Tom Selleck was one of the most well-known actors of a generation, he got his start in the movie, Myra Breckinridge, with an actress who influenced several generations. I can see why Mae West personally cast the 24-year-old for that part in that 1970 film. Hubba, Hubba!
To hear about his audition for the feature, then click here.
Tom Selleck made his movie debut in Myra Breckinridge in 1970. He starred alongside the legendary Mae West.
Before he got the role, he had to audition for it, and he told The Talk hosts today it was not your ordinary audition.
The sex symbol told him to come up sometime to her place so that he could read for the part with her.
When they were done, she asked him to come over to her. Then she instructed him to put his hands on her waist and spread his legs!
Was she going to find out if he had a rocket in his pocket? Nope! The larger-than-life star was only 5′ tall, and she wanted to make sure the 6’4″ was not towering over her in their scene together.
So he did as she instructed, and the rest is Hollywood history and the start of one helluva career.
When they made that movie, West was 77 years old. Selleck is now two years older than she was when they worked together. She had a 60-year career, and he is going into his if you count his debut on The Dating Game in 1965.
It is as though she transferred her legacy onto him, and I bet neither one of them thought that would be the case with a small role that made a big difference in his life.
If you would like to see West and Selleck’s scene together, then click here.
Last week, CBS announced that Young Sheldon would be ending its run on their network this May. And today, the network revealed that this season will be Blue Bloods’ last one.
The first part of the 14th season will debut on February 16th, and it will conclude in the Fall.
“For the past 13 years, it has been an honor and a privilege to work on a show that not only celebrates the men and women who protect and serve in New York City, but also displayed the importance of family,” said series star Tom Selleck. “Working alongside these incredible actors, writers, producers, directors and crew has been a dream come true and I’m grateful to have been a part of this extraordinary group for over 275 episodes. Thank you to CBS Studios and CBS Network for their steadfast support and we offer heartfelt gratitude to the fans who gathered with us for dinner every Friday night.”
“It has been a tremendous privilege these past 13 years to fill the huge canvas that Leonard Goldberg imagined: a police procedural told from the point of view of four generations of a close-knit, fiercely loyal family. BLUE BLOODS will leave behind an enduring legacy that was collectively achieved by our extraordinary cast, our talented and tirelessly inventive writers, and the best crew in the business,” said executive producer Kevin Wade. “CBS Studios and the CBS Television Network encouraged us to tell our stories in multi-layered narratives that have gone on to resonate with millions of people, and we thank them for their unwavering partnership and collaboration. We look forward to giving fans an exciting and emotionally satisfying final season, and we are forever grateful for their enthusiasm and loyalty over all these years.”
Blue Bloods is the story of New York City Police Commissioner Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) and his family, who followed in his footsteps.
The police procedural, which also stars Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, and Len Cariou, is one of CBS’s top-rated shows.
Because of that, the decision is a little shocking. But also makes sense because it has a large, expensive cast. And the networks will be penny-pinching due to the strikes.
Blue Bloods will not be airing any new episodes until 2024 due to the Writers and Actors strikes. However, CBS will still be showing episodes in the Fall. Not just any episodes. But the one that we have chosen.
Fans can choose from a curated list highlighting memorable character arcs, pivotal character introductions, and some of the numerous outstanding guest stars (including the late Treat Williams) who have appeared on the series throughout its 13-year run.
All you have to do is go to the Blue Bloods’ Facebook page between now and September 8th and vote on which episodes you want them to re-air.
The winning shows will begin airing on September 29th.
CBS recently picked up a slew of their series, but Blue Bloods wasn’t on the list. Therefore, I was thinking the show that stars Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len Cariou, Marisa Ramirez, and Vanessa Ray was going to get cancelled. Thankfully, I was wrong because the network picked it up for a 14th season today.
“Blue Bloods has dominated Friday nights since its premiere and remained an important anchor for CBS’ winning lineup,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “Led by the outstanding Tom Selleck and an incredible cast and creative team, viewers continue to embrace the Reagans, their law enforcement family and the series’ dramatic storytelling. We can’t wait to pull a chair up to the Reagan family dinner table for another fantastic season.”
Friday night’s #1 program joins NCIS, 60 Minutes, CSI: Vegas, NCIS: Hawai’i, Survivor, The Amazing Race, Tough As Nails, Lingo, 48 Hours, Ghosts, The Neighborhood, So Help Me Todd, Bob ♥ Abishola, Fire Country, Young Sheldon, FBI, FBI: Most Wanted, FBI: International, The Equalizer, and Tracker on the 2023-2024 schedule.
