OMG. I'm in tears. Rob Reiner said that he and Carl were reciting "The Princess Bride" &

[catbyte]

the last words Carl said were, "As you wish." I don't know why that got to me. Rob said that his dad wanted so much to live long enough to vote that thing out. Rob is working hard to see that becomes a reality. Bless him.

And this was Cary Elwes' idea to do the reunion. He has a friend from Wisconsin and he asked what he could do to help. She suggested a reunion, Rob Reiner came onboard, and the rest is history. It was a great way to spend a Sunday night.

[mucifer]

1. I enjoyed it. It was a lot of fun. I didn't know who all of the cast was. Surprised they didn't

introduce everyone.

Eric and Whoopi were a nice addition.

Curious about why Fred Savage didn't do it. Rob Reiner said everyone alive agreed to do it. But, Fred Savage isn't dead. So I'm confused.

Rob Reiner did a great Peter Falk grandpa imitation.

[scarletwoman]

13. They did introduce everyone at the end.

It was absolutely wonderful - glitches and all.

As for Fred Savage, maybe he's a Republican?

[thesquanderer]

15. the article I saw said...

Most of the original cast — at least those who, as director Rob Reiner put it, "haven't died" — reunited for a script reading of the 1987 classic.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/09/13/princess-bride-fundraiser-brings-100000-donors-wisconsin-democrats/5789024002/

Most. Not everyone alive.

So I guess either Fred was unavailable, or didn't support the cause...

[BlueDawn]

2. Love, love, love the Reiners!

I always thought they both were hilarious!

This will tell you how old I am, but I loved “ Meathead” and his progressive views on “Archie Bunker!” Omg.....I really AM old, aren’t I?....LOL

My kids and I have loved “The Princess Bride” for years and have probably seen it twenty times. I love Cary Elwes so much, and I thought Robin Wright was beautiful in the movie. It was such a wonderful fairy tale adventure.

I’m sorry Carl didn’t get his wish and live to see that orange monstrosity masquerading as a human being booted out of our lovely White House.

I am so happy that you shared that! I received some bad news late today and have been feeling really sad and hurt. But just reading that made me smile, and that is a lovely break right now.

So, thank you, again, catbyte.

[niyad]

14. I am so sorry for your bad news. Is there any way we can help?

[catbyte]

21. Thank you. I'm so sorry you got some bad news. We're your friends and here for you.

Take care.

[mahina]

3. Was this on tv tonight? What channel please?

Thank you.

[catbyte]

5. It was an online fundraiser for Wisconsin Democrats. You had to donate $27 to watch it

Sadly, I don't think they're going to rebroadcast it.

[MustLoveBeagles]

6. It was a one time only live stream

In exchange for a donation to a Wisconsin Democratic group you could purchase a ticket and watch it. I unfortunately missed it. I really loved the film. So many quotable lines.

[Laha]

18. Where?

I would support this even though I'm Canadian. I want to see it so badly, Princess Bride is one of my favourite movies of all time. The scene when Buttercup kicks Westley down the hill and he shouts, "As you wish!" only for her to throw herself down after him is so hilariously beautiful.

[MustLoveBeagles]

22. I think it was a one time live stream

They might re show it if there's enough popular demand but don't quote me on that.

Here's a link to the donation page: demand.https://secure.actblue.com/donate/princess-bride-reunion?refcode=url&amount=27

Here's an article about it from a week ago: https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/cast-of-the-princess-bride-reuniting-for-script-reading-to-support-wisconsin-democrats/article_bf7a04a1-a0d7-5ba0-ab76-3da31375f709.html

[Laha]

23. Thanks!

I'll keep looking

[MustLoveBeagles]

27. Laha

In case you're still interested in watching The Princess Bride Reunion you can watch an exclusive replay if you make a donation. Details at the links.

mucifer was kind enough to bring this to our attention yesterday: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100214119399

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/princess-bride-reunion-replay?refcode=200913PrincessBride-Replay&amount=27

[Laha]

28. Sweet!

Definitely going to look into that, thanks. And beagles are cool.

[MustLoveBeagles]

29. You're welcome

I love my two.

[warmfeet]

4. My favorite movie.

Carl and Rob Reiner, two of my favorite people.

We can still, by proxy, help Carl with his his wish to vote that "thing" out.

I will do my part.

[MustLoveBeagles]

7. +1

[Lucinda]

8. ❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️

[snacker]

9. Big fundraiser for WI Dems

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/09/13/princess-bride-fundraiser-brings-100000-donors-wisconsin-democrats/5789024002/

[Lasher]

10. Andre the Giant did such a good job in that movie

Rest well, big guy.

[Laha]

19. Cheers

For a good man.

[cp]

11. This was wonderful!

Thank you everyone who made it so.

[IrishEyes]

12. I would like some other films to do a fundraiser like that.

I would donate to watch them. This was a lot of fun to watch.

[AllyCat]

17. It was really fun! What a great idea!

[AllyCat]

16. That was heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.

[hamsterjill]

20. This was awesome.

I absolutely hated the movie but I know I’m in the minority on that. Bravo to them for the help and creativity!

[Aristus]

24. I saw the whole thing. It was extraordinarily moving.

Even with all the technical glitches.

Mrs. Aristus and I were in tears much of the time.

I remember that the final scene in the film, with Peter Falk saying "As you wish", didn't really resonate with me the first couple-dozen times I saw the movie.

Then I became a grandfather...

[Gothmog]

25. This brings tears to my eyes

Link to tweet

[scarletwoman]

26. Oh goodness! I never saw that before! Thank you for posting it!

How lovely!