Originally Posted By juicer I was just wondering if any of you who were at this years Candelight Processional last saturday - And thought Tom Skeritt was a little "tipsy" while narrating? My friend and I were a little concerned when we could hardly understand the end of his sentences. It was like he had one too many Gin&T's before. Or maybe he was just really nervous?
Originally Posted By EmmaJayne He was definitely struggling to get some of his words out! I didn't associate it with too much booze but interesting thought!!
Originally Posted By retlawfan You are not alone in your observations of Mr. Skerritt's...um...condition. I felt the same way, and heard from quite a few others as well. I only saw the 5:30 on Saturday, so cannot compare it to the later show though. Did anyone see both shows? And, if so, was his condition different at the second show?
Originally Posted By retlawfan The music was great as always. I didn't care for the male soloist down in front ("Sing with me") as much as in previous years. Not that the singer this year wasn't good. I just really liked the other one.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Something about his persona seems to always give that impression perhaps. I think it is considered to be great honor to be invited by most celebrities and personalities. I have seen this many times at WDW and DL. I was able to be seated for 3 performances last weekend with John O'Hurley and Corbin Bernsen and Susan Lucci. It was the first time for Ms.Lucci and she could barely speak due to her unexpected emotions she experienced at her conclusion. Perhaps Mr.Skerritt was also emotionally overwhelmed at the performance you saw. I hope it was still a tremendous experience for you. I think the performance is the most powerful at DL and that is due to the event being held on DL's Main Street with the feeling that Mr. Walt Disney's Spirit is present.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub And hopefully Ms Susan Lucci will be invited to narrate at DL next year...she was incredible and looked like a sparkling ornament onstage!
Originally Posted By retlawfan Oh the show was still fabulous. My favorite narrators at DL include David Ogden Stiers, Barry Bostwick, Jon Vioght, and the best was Dick Van Dyke. And I don't believe this seasoned actor was speaking the way he was due to emotions.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub That is too bad I know I would never jeopardize the opportunity for a return invitation...but I have always had that "impression" of Tom Skerritt slightly with any performance I have seen him involved in. I have also seen Jon Voight and Dick Van Dyke perform at DL. It would be impossible to name a favorite. Have you ever listened to the CD distributed by Disney? I wish Disney would make a new version because the narrator's voice sounds like she is talking to a 2year old child. I can't think of the performers name but everything else about the CD makes it enjoyable to listen to so I would still recommend it.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x LOL Mrs. retlawfan and I were cracking jokes about him having enjoyed too much wine during the 5:30 show. But yes, he seemed a little slurry at the beginning, after the 2nd song it seemed to get better.
Originally Posted By LuLu juicer, which show did you see? It didn't occur to me that he was tipsy at the 8pm show, but I was annoyed that he stumbled over words in just about every sentence. After Jon Voight's narration last year, which was done with such conviction and authority, Mr Skeritt was a real disappointment.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan i wish i got to see it. I had won tickets for sundays 5:30pm show but it was cancelled due to rain. I was really sad because it has become tradition for myself to see it every year since i saw it back in 2005 at disney world.
Originally Posted By DAR The title of this is wrong. It's not Candlelight with Tom Skerritt but Candlelight with Dallas or better yet Candlelight with Viper.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I saw the 8:00 show, and it never occured to me that he might have been tipsy. It just seemed to me like he hadn't done enough rehearsing to get through all of the readings. I don't think I could have done any better, but then again I'm not a 'celebrity' (no, really, even after looking up his IMDB page, I still can't figure out who he is).
Originally Posted By juicer Hello! I saw the first show on saturday. It was weird how he would start a sentence loudly then taper off by the end. Maybe by the second show he got some direction. But I swear he sounded like he had a couple of drinks (or more). But I do want to say I had a great time anyways. I still get teary eyed when everyone sings Silent Night.
Originally Posted By VickiHD We also thought he was drunk as well. This was during the first show. We also heard so of the second show and he was NO better. Thank goodness for the music because we did not enjoy the narration at all this year.
Originally Posted By LuLu Wow. This guy made a bad impression to many. I don't understand why they asked such a relative unknown anyway. No one in our group could recall anything he'd been in.
Originally Posted By DAR Excuse me you don't remember Viper from Top Gun. He told Maverick that if there was nobody to fly with him, give Viper a call? I'm disappointed.
Originally Posted By Mickeysbestfan He was in Harry and Maude, Steele Magnolias, Picket Fences, Brothers and Sisters, The Other Sister, etc... <a href="http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800015107/bio" target="_blank">http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/...5107/bio</a>
Originally Posted By retlawfan 6 episodes of Cheers! Oh wait. That show was set in a bar. Hmmmm Connection?
