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‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ Remake Lands at TBS
Another soap opera gets a reboot, and as we previously reported this one is starring former Schitt’s Creek star, Emily Hampshire.
The remake is of the satirical, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman ,that developed quite the cult-following back in the 70’s and was a look into American media and consumer culture which starred Louise Lasser as Mary Hartman. In the original, Mary was a small-town Ohio housewife who reacted to the bizarre goings on all around her. The cast also included Greg Mullavey, Dody Goodman, Norman Alden and Mary Kay Place.
In the updated version of Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, the loglines reveal it’s: “about a small-town woman who feels like a nobody in every aspect of her life until she suddenly becomes a ‘verified[ social media somebody after her nervous breakdown goes viral.”
According to Variety, “After being shopped by Sony Pictures TV to buyers this spring, the project has landed at TBS.” That means that it will be in development for the cable outlet.
In addition, it was a welcome birthday present for its creator, the iconic Norman Lear who is celebrating his 99th birthday.
Hampshire not only will star as “Mary” but she will also serve as an executive producer and will co-write the script with Jacob Tierney (Letterkenny).
So, do you like the concept of the updated version of Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman? Did you watch the original version? Comment below.
Ummmm. No. Along with ‘Soap'(don’t even try it with this too) this was must see tv. I was 14 when this debuted and my parents were like, it you can stay up long enough to watch it and get up for school go for it. oh I did LOL. It was always a competition to see who fell asleep first between me and three of my brothers (I have 8 and ONE sister, the last of 10). That was one great thing. Our tv watching was never relegated(too many kids LOL). The movie of the week back in the days, ‘Crowhaven Farm’ starring Hope Lange gave me nightmares for days, but I still watched it. Not to mention my sister-in-law giving me her copy of ‘Salem’s Lot’. I didn’t think any vampire could scare me more than Barnabus Collins. I couldn’t sleep well for weeks. Or my grandmother who would visit, put blankets up to the window in the middle of a Saturday afternoon, and turn to a monster movie. ‘War of the Gargantuas’ still scares me. I digress. This particular show needs to be left well alone.
You only need to look at the roster of Broadway shows to see that the industry is bankrupt for new ideas. Even THIRD rate sitcoms are becoming musicals! My question about this MARY HARTMAN retread is the same. Why not just rerun the old series for diehard fans OR start a similar show but without using the HARTMAN names and characters. That way true fans won’t feel ripped off, as they’re bound to. I have zero interest in the series but, if it’s good, well, stranger things have happened.
Where can I watch ALL of the original episodes??
U tube
This is exciting news. I loved the original series. Louise Lasser, Greg Mullavey, Dody Goodman and the entire cast were just hysterical. I hope the new version does it justice. The best part is it will be on TBS. Something we can actually see.
Yes I did watch it back in the day. Not a sure that I like this concept. I guess I’ll have to watch and see@
When will it air?
I loved Mary Hartman and have looked for the old version to no avail. I’m happy to see a remake though I don’t know if anyone will be able to replace Lassers iconic roll.
Days Of Our Lives
Days of our Lives Favorite Judi Evans Shares Touching Remembrance of Son Austin on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day can be an emotional rollercoaster for many of us, who have either lost a mom, or for mother’s who have lost a child.
Days of our Lives star, Judi Evans (Bonnie) wrote an extremely heartfelt post on her Instagram account. It was accompanied by a video of her late son, Austin, in the role of her on-screen little boy, Dante, when she played Another World’s Paulina.
Evans’ only child, Austin Luciano, died suddenly back in December of 2019 at the age of 23.
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Evans expressed, “May is a difficult month for me. Mother’s Day and Austin’s birthday are usually about 2 weeks apart. This year, it was also the 60th anniversary of Another World – a show that would provide me with more than I could have ever imagined.”
“Not only was AW a job filled with people I loved and adored, but it led me to my husband, my child, and our family, Judi shared. “One of my greatest joys was having my Austin play my son, Dante Carlino; a treasured memory l have frozen in time forever, one that I wanted to share a piece of with all of you today,” stated Evans.
The Daytime Emmy-winning star concluded with,”There are no parameters on being a mother… of providing love, comfort, safety, and joy to those around you. Here’s to all the forever mothers ♥️”
Sending love to Judi and to all mothers who have lost a child on this day.
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Jensen Ackles to Make His ‘Tracker’ Debut
This Sunday, May 12th, (9pm ET/8pm PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+), Jensen Ackles (ex-Eric Brady, Days of our Lives, ex-Dean Winchester, Supernatural) makes his first on-screen appearance in his new TV role on Tracker.
Jensen was cast as Russell Shaw, the brother to Justin Hartley’s (ex-Adam Newman, Y&R and Fox Crane, Passions) Colter Shaw.
In the episode entitled “Off the Books”, Colter is forced to team up with his estranged brother, Russell, who enlists his help to track down a former army buddy who’s gone missing after several weeks of paranoid behavior. The investigation takes the brothers into the world of Special Forces missions, shady off-the-books programs and conspiracy theories, all while they contend with their family’s past.
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Colter’s past with Russell is one of the main themes of the freshman season of Tracker which has been picked up for a second season. Ackles appearance comes in the penultimate episode of season one.
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Hartley revealed in a post on Instagram two weeks ago that Ackles was coming to Tracker as his brother and he was the perfect person for the part.
Check out a sneak peak of Sunday night’s episode of Tracker below.
So, looking forward to seeing Jensen and Justin together as on-screen brothers on Tracker? Comment below.
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General Hospital
Dee Wallace to Play the Late Jackie Zeman’s On-Screen Sister on ‘The Bay’
The Daytime Emmy-winning streaming series,The Bay, has revealed some major casting news. Former General Hospital guest star, Dee Wallace (ex-Patricia Spencer), who is best known for her roles in the blockbuster films ET and Cujo, is joining the show for its ninth season.
Wallace will take on the role of Charlotte Grace, who in story, happens to be the sister of Sofia Madison, played by the late Jackie Zeman (ex-Bobbie Spencer, GH).
In an intriguing twist, Dee came to General Hospital as the older sister of Luke (Tony Geary) and Bobbie. Patricia was key to the plot in the “Fluke” storyline where GH played out the harrowing backstory that Luke killed both his parents to protect himself and his siblings.
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Dee was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2016 for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series for her work on GH.
Additional casting news from The Bay for season 9 includes: Mack Wilds, best known for his role as Dixon on 90210, joining the show as a recast Will Campbell. The character was last seen in season 3.
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In addition, Olivia d’Abo who played Karen Arnold on the the sitcom, The Wonder Years joins the show in the role of Felicia “Fifi” Garrett-Martin, the daughter of Lex Martin played by Tristan Rogers.
What do you think of Dee Wallace playing the on-screen sister, once again to the late Jackie Zeman on The Bay? Comment below.
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