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Grumpy Old Guy

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36. I was a Hollywood stage manager.

Mon Jan 16, 2023, 10:57 AM

Jan 2023

There are unspoken rules about professionalism when it comes to dealing with celebrities. One doesn't last long in those positions without being respectful of the people they're dealing with. Big stars have to constantly deal with the public's adoration, whether they want to or not. They shouldn't have to do it behind the scenes.

Name a big star. There is a good chance I've met them. In forty years I've never asked for an autograph and only asked for one photo, (Sheila Kuehl, Zelda from "Dobie Gillis," who is an L.A. County supervisor, and a staunch Democrat).

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So my daughter manages a costume dept. at Warner Bros. Studio in Hollywood and guess who came in [View all] CTyankee Jan 2023 OP

I want his voice leftieNanner Jan 2023 #1

Dan Tyminski did the voice over for George's Man of Constant Sorrow in O' Brother Where Art Thou Brother Buzz Jan 2023 #7

The camara angle had the microphone blocking the view of George's mouth. John1956PA Jan 2023 #20

Yes. I watched it again last week so I noticed it after making the Brother Buzz Jan 2023 #29

Delmar was also a singer in George and Tammy. flying_wahini Jan 2023 #46

Delmar was also a singer in George and Tammy. flying_wahini Jan 2023 #48

Did he study guitar at Juilliard? Brother Buzz Jan 2023 #53

This one? True Blue American Jan 2023 #58

George's singing catchnrelease Jan 2023 #28

That was fun. He also volunteered he rehearsed it to death... Brother Buzz Jan 2023 #30

Yes! Roy Rolling Jan 2023 #35

You want to get in a dreamy state and have an accident? milestogo Jan 2023 #47

I met and talked snowybirdie Jan 2023 #2

"The Monuments Men" is a fabulous movie about a true story of the GIs who saved all the stolen CTyankee Jan 2023 #4

restaurant NJCher Jan 2023 #3

During COVID peak, he was cutting his own hair (I saw an interview and he hlthe2b Jan 2023 #5

guess my friend thinks NJCher Jan 2023 #6

When I was a young thing my Mom judged nearly every one of my boyfriends as "so short"... Hekate Jan 2023 #42

The Flowbee! progressoid Jan 2023 #10

Yes! That's it! hlthe2b Jan 2023 #11

Yup. He said he uses it on his son too TexasBushwhacker Jan 2023 #49

He said on one of the late shows True Blue American Jan 2023 #59

Good for her. ProudMNDemocrat Jan 2023 #8

Just be a robot. Don't display any human emotions. n/t aggiesal Jan 2023 #9

Just behave like a professional, smile nicely, attend to the job at hand, & refrain from drooling Hekate Jan 2023 #40

Hubba hubba! liberalla Jan 2023 #12

well, that was fun (& maybe a bit stressful) for everyone working there. nt orleans Jan 2023 #13

Honestly, George Clooney? I'd fall on the floor & praise Jesus irisblue Jan 2023 #14

I get SO tried of people telling me I look like him............ oldsoftie Jan 2023 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2023 #34

I guessed George Santos. bluedigger Jan 2023 #16

I had the same guess. John1956PA Jan 2023 #22

I feel he's earned my scorn. bluedigger Jan 2023 #27

i wouldnt say anything but be intimidated . quietly AllaN01Bear Jan 2023 #17

Some people have the best jobs! llmart Jan 2023 #18

Remember that old sitcom "The Facts of Life"? FakeNoose Jan 2023 #19

How cool Joinfortmill Jan 2023 #21

So did she get to measure his trousers inseam? I have visions of japple Jan 2023 #23

The fitters are quite professional. After all, they do this stuff all day. CTyankee Jan 2023 #25

Geena Davis told a great story once spooky3 Jan 2023 #24

Is Gillian your daughter? Beaverhausen Jan 2023 #26

Yes. Have we chatted on DU before? CTyankee Jan 2023 #38

Come to think of it, I think we have Beaverhausen Jan 2023 #54

pm me with your name and I'll tell her you mentioned her next time we talk! CTyankee Jan 2023 #55

My husband and I were having a late dinner mnhtnbb Jan 2023 #31

Your daughter has a dream job--all those costumes, all that creativity, and George Clooney! Timeflyer Jan 2023 #32

i know someone who's been designer and assistant designer for 30+ yrs. they can't make a fuss certainot Jan 2023 #33

I was a Hollywood stage manager. Grumpy Old Guy Jan 2023 #36

Have you ever met Meryl? CTyankee Jan 2023 #44

I have met Meryl, and it's a very funny story. Grumpy Old Guy Jan 2023 #51

There is a new movie coming out starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sally Field and Rita Moreno. Grumpy Old Guy Jan 2023 #52

I saw Fonda and Tomlin interview my favorite actor, Sam Waterston. CTyankee Jan 2023 #56

I'd think the personnel would be used to Hollywood. nt TeamProg Jan 2023 #37

OMG Chicagogrl1 Jan 2023 #39

That man is so easy on the eyes -- the voice -- personal favorite, The Descendents... Hekate Jan 2023 #41

That was such a good movie TexasBushwhacker Jan 2023 #50

CTyankee........ Upthevibe Jan 2023 #43

That's like a devotee having darshan with the guru. Eye contact that transmits spiritual energy. TheRickles Jan 2023 #45

He was the dreamiest looking guy to me until I started following cellist Sjtepian Hauser CTyankee Jan 2023 #60

George True Blue American Jan 2023 #57

George is blueknight73 Jan 2023 #61