Outrageous fortune 1987 shelley long, bette midler, george. The film was successful at the boxoffice, and midler was nominated for the golden globe award for best actress motion picture musical or comedy, and won an. Outrageous fortune by arthur hiller arthur hiller, shelley. The most glaring error on this dvd is the fact that the packaging lists the theatrical trailer as an extra feature when it actually doesn. She was active on her high school speech team, competing in the indiana high school forensic association. Outrageous fortune 1987 shelley long bette midler press photo. Its a most funny adventure comedy that i have seen lately. The story of two feuding women bette midler and shelley long chasing after the same man, outrageous fortune is a forgettable film and an even more forgettable dvd. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them or that theyve collected from your use of their services. Outrageous fortune 1987 shelley long as lauren imdb. One of the best scenes from outrageous fortune from 1987 jerry zaks scene bette midler shelly long and howie. Aug 23, 20 why isnt shelley long, who was born on this day in 1949, the kind of beloved icon that, say, lily tomlin is. With shelley long, bette midler, peter coyote, robert prosky. Both shelley long and bette midler were promised top billing when they signed to do the film.
The top 10 female buddy comedies better than like a boss. When the uptight long and brash midler realize they are dating the same man, this discovery thrusts them into a world of intrigue and danger, putting the bickering duo on the run from spies. We found it funny in a slapstick sort of way but not hilarious. Outrageous fortune by arthur hiller arthur hiller, shelley long. We first watched outrageous fortune years ago when it was at the movie theater. Bette midler and shelley long in outrageous fortune some thoughts on outrageous fortune the role of lauren ames seems tailormade for shelley. Outrageous fortune vhs 1988 touchstone bette midler shelley long peter coyote. Lauren shelley long, the brady bunch movie is refinement, regimentation, and ballet slippers.
You go in with a positive attitude and stay there, and thats a big part of what does make it work. Shelley long was born in fort wayne, indiana, in 1949. Cast and crew credits for outrageous fortune, 1987, directed by michael d. Shelley long cheers, best supporting actress in a series, miniseries or tv film the best tv series came out of the cheers, full house, and happy days are only a few of them. Neither one wanted to give up top billing to the other. Shelley long, bette midler, peter coyote, robert prosky, john schuck, george carlin, anthony heald, jitu cumbuka, florence. As the prim and prudish barmaid diane chambers on cheers nbc, 19821993, actress shelley long was instrumental to the success of the show, which narrowly avoided the network chopping block to become one of televisions most beloved sitcoms of all time. The film was successful at the box office, and midler was nominated for the golden globe award for. Probably not and certainly not with the delicious aplomb shown by shelley long and bette midler in outrageous fortune, which opens today at the ziegfeld and other theaters. Shelley long and bette midler play two struggling actressesone a hoitytoity priss and the other a brassy slobwho learn theyve been sleeping with the same guy peter coyote when he gets blown up in. Bette midler and shelley long star in this female buddy picture from 1987. She is best known for her role as diane chambers on the hit sitcom cheers, for which she received five emmy nominations, winning in 1983 for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.
She is the daughter of ivadine, a school teacher, and leland long, who worked in the rubber industry before becoming a teacher. Fantastic bette midler and pretty shelley long made up an incredibly and charismatic duet. Two opposites who form an unlikely friendship when they realise that they have been dating the same man and he is not who they thought he was. A description of tropes appearing in outrageous fortune. Bette midler says it was rough to work with shelley long on oprah in 1988 duration. Shelly long in outrageous fortune bitch ballet momment by z dawg. Dec 01, 2019 shelley long and bette midlers feud over top billing for the film outrageous fortune, william shatner featuring an interview, mark christian, two books by. Outrageous fortune has a flimsy, formulaic script, soso production values, and an odd combination of stars, but somehow its engaging and fun. Celebrity appearance fees and availability contact a booking agent to check availability on shelley long and other top corporate entertainment exclusive buyers agent that books celebrities, entertainers and speakers like shelley long for speaking engagements, appearances and corporate events. Asa outrageous fortune 1987 a film directed by arthur hiller with bette midler, shelley long, peter coyote, robert prosky.
Sandy bette midler, the first wives club is brassy, bossy, and stiletto heels. Lauren shelley long, the brady bunch movie is refinement, regimentation and ballet. There was always a feeling for me that it would work. About as zany as farces get, arthur hillers film moves along with a. But her decision to pursue a film career as well as spend more time with her newborn baby and leave the show at its height in 1987 was probably one of the greatest career stumbles in showbusiness history. But these two opposites are shocked to discover a common bond. They share the same boyfriend a handsome schoolteacher peter coyote, random hearts who mysteriously and. Two women unknowingly share the same man, but when he disappears. By her fifth season on the hit sitcom cheers, shelley long had won two golden globes and an emmy for her turn as the sharp, snooty waitress diane chambers. Alan silvestri outrageous fortune 1987 full soundtrack duration. Outrageous fortune has a flimsy, formulaic script, soso production values and an odd combination of stars, but somehow its engaging and fun. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. Her film credits include night shift, outrageous fortune, tthe brady bunch movie and irreconcilable differences, the latter of which earned her a golden globe nomination for best actress. Shelley lee long born august 23, 1949 is an american actress and comedian.
So west of the mississippi river, long got top billing and midler got top billing east of the mississippi. At the time i thought it was the funniest movie id ever seen, even though some of the adult humour went over my head. Midler and long in outrageious fortune the new york. Probably not and certainly not with the delicious aplomb shown by shelley long and bette midler in outrageous fortune, which opens. Brilliantly cast and deviously written, this racy, riotous comedy provides sidesplitting laughs of outrageous proportions. Unless this is your favorite film of all time, its not even worth the rental. Furthermore, she has appeared in other numerous movies and television series including modern family and. Bette midler and shelley long in outrageous fortune 1987. Shelley long and bette midler play two struggling actressesone a hoitytoity priss and the other a brassy slobwho learn theyve been sleeping with the same guy peter coyote when he gets blown up in a terrorist assault and they confront each other in the morgue. Shelley long and bette midler in outrageous fortune brassy aspiring actress sandy borzinsky bette midler and spoiled wannabe star lauren ames shelley long. Bette midler says it was rough to work with shelley long. My fave moment from the 80s comedy flick outrageous fortune. Fifteen central park west, the worlds most powerful address.
We were surprised that the f word was used several times. She is best known for her iconic role as diane chambers on the sitcom cheers. Outrageous fortune behind the scenes, making the movie. Outrageous fortune is a 1987 american film written by leslie dixon, directed by arthur hiller, and stars shelley long and bette midler.
Take this quiz to see which iconic tv character from the disco age you are. Originally a tv producer and host, long broke into film acting in the early 1980s, notably in night shift 1982 with henry winkler and michael keaton. Outrageous fortune shelley long bette midler peter coyote 1987 an ivy league actress shelley long and a bmovie queen bette midler chase their twotiming boyfriend peter coyote to new mexico. Actress best known for her emmy and golden globewinning role as the bookish barmaid diane chambers on the hit series cheers. Part of 8 pages of info for the 1987 movie from the award winning 80s movies rewind. The chemistry works, but the film is spoilt by the hackneyed cia people and the regulation chasing around in vehicles of various sorts, which reduces a lot of this to slapstick. With his cheers costar shelley long checking out of the hit nbc sitcom this week after five years, danson is on the. Bette midler says it was rough to work with shelley long on oprah in 1988. Jan 30, 1987 probably not and certainly not with the delicious aplomb shown by shelley long and bette midler in outrageous fortune, which opens today at the ziegfeld and other theaters. Jul 26, 2019 shelley long biography affair, divorce, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is shelley long. We remembered it as hilarious and decided to watch it again. In 1982 she began playing the role of barmaid diane chambers on the tv sitcom cheers 198287, which established her as. Bette midler and shelley long in outrageous fortune 1987 imdb. She was taken to the ucla medical center, where she stayed for a week, and was released on november 23, 2004.
Shelley long is very much her diane character and bette midler is her counterpart, not quite a carla but certainly what the english would call common. Comedy, starring bette midler, shelley long, peter coyote and robert prosky. Outrageous fortune 1987 shelley long bette midler press. Outrageous fortune is a 1987 american comedy film written by leslie dixon, directed by arthur hiller and starring shelley long and bette midler. Outrageous fortune proved to be another moderate hit for bette midler after her hilarious turns in ruthless people and down and out in beverly hills, as well as one of the only hits on the checkered resume of shelley long. There are so many memorable scenes and the build up towards the end is fantastic. Their characters and images are absolutely diverse, but they are a terrific and laughable team, without a doubt. Shelley long, bette midler, peter coyote, robert prosky, john schuck, george carlin, anthony heald, jitu cumbuka. Moore, with shelley long, bette midler, peter coyote, at turner classic movies. Shelley long and bette midler star in this fastpaced action comedy as two struggling actresses thrown together on a cross country run for their lives. Hollywood insider december 14, 1986 partial youtube. I never not laugh so loud as in watching this awesome film. Nbcs cheers made her an emmy winner, but she walked away in 1987 hoping for outrageous fortune in the movies.
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