Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Poison Ivy. Nuff said. And, the best chick flick EVER: Steel Magnolias.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I kind of hate to admit it, but out of all those well-known things he's been in, the only one I've ever actually seen is Cheers, and I have no idea if it was one of his episodes. I could name some of the other actors in those films, but I don't think I would have named Tom Skeritt if people had asked me who was in them...
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x PICKET FENCES!!! I kept thinking 30-Something. And yes, I remember him now in Steel Magnolias. He was Julia's dad, married to Sally Field.
Originally Posted By LuLu In our group of 8, no one could quite figure out who he was. The name wasn't ringing any bells for me (which isn't saying much) and we sure weren't close enough to recognize his face. [ And the only movie on that list I've seen is Alien! ]
Originally Posted By WorldDisney He also won an Emmy for best actor for Picket Fences, one of my favorite shows of all time to this day. And he's been in everything from Alien to Top Gun to Contact and a ton of TV roles. Here's his IMDB page: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000643/" target="_blank">http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000643/</a> He's been in quite a lot, but he's more of a character actor these days.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub So can anybody explain why Disney would choose this celebrity for this coveted weekend? Considering Disneyland has CP one weekend versus a month long list of celebries at WDW...I just don't get it? In one week I saw 3 different Candlelight (celebrity) Performances. All were exceptional choices including the incredible Conductor and the people providing sign language onstage. Absolutely outstanding and the castmembers working to control the long lines were attentive and friendly and cheerful upon entering and exiting. I actually had flight and hotels scheduled for DL's CP weekend and chose to go to WDW instead for my birthday. Reading these reports of Mr.Skerritt's performance makes me so glad I missed DL. I hope next year is a better choice. I am still wondering if Tom Skerritt is one of the voices in any upcoming animated movies or some new Disney sponsored television show? seriously looking for an explanation for this particular choice because it is sad to hear so many were disappointed.
Originally Posted By alexbook I always associate him with MASH. My impression wasn't drunkenness but ill health.
Originally Posted By retlawfan Monday I saw him pushing a stroller through the park. He looked well. Maybe he was just sleep deprived or something(having a very small child will do that to you).
Originally Posted By chickapin The first time I remember seeing Tom Skeritt was in "Turning Point." Old movie with Anne Bancroft and Shirley MacLaine. I loved him in that and have always watched what he is in and am rarely disappointed. That said, I think it was a bit of an odd choice for CP.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb It's sad to read he did such a poor job, because I CAN see why he would be picked. He has a very nice and distinctive speaking voice, in fact although I can't think of anything specific, I am pretty sure he has done commercial voice over work.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I'm with AutopiaDeb, when I read Tom Skerritt I thought really good choice. He does a lot of voice overs. He's also just as big a name as many who've read in the past, I can't believe you people. LOL One of my fav's was Andy Garcia. He was excellent and got emotional at the end which I liked. Sorry it was a bad experience. Maybe he was ill.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros When you have a 500 person choir and full orchestra, there's not much that you can do to make it disappointing. No, his narration wasn't the best, but it was still a spectacular event. It's a realy impressive show anyway, but when you consider that they only do it 4 times total (or 2 when it rains), it's even more impressive. Does anybody know exactly what they did on Sunday? We saw the choirs process down the parade route, but it was pouring about 15 minutes later, so I was wondering if they even started the show before it was cancelled. The choir is waterproof, it's the orchestra that gets tricky in the rain. The people in the choir didn't seem quite as pleased to be there as on Saturday, so maybe they knew that they were going to get wet (even if they just went down the parade route and backstage, it's quite a hike before you get back to the parade/Magic Music Days buildings).
Originally Posted By juicer I want to say it wasnt a bad experience for me - Like I said when everyone sings Silent Night - I get teary eyed everytime. This was my 10th Candelight and loved it. That being said - Tom S. did act like he was a little tipsy and a little nervous.
Originally Posted By imadisneygal "Does anybody know exactly what they did on Sunday?" They led the choirs right off Main Street to backstage before they reached the performance area. The orchestra went backstage, too, with their music. And even though I understand it, I was very, very sad.
