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I did a day on a cable movie that he starred in. We stood in line together waiting for lunch and chatted. He was very personable and also it's unheard of for a lead to wait for food with crew. They usually order and an assistant will bring it to them in their Winnebago. Such a nice guy.
I loved him in Hair and yes, he told the show in The Ritz; he was hilarious and his timing was perfect. I remember him in a towel, flexing his biceps and asking, in that tiny, shrill voice, "See anything you like, big boy?" Screamingly funny. He made it the best line in the movie. We saw way too little of him in film. He should have been a bigger star.
..and I almost forgot!! Tennessee Williams chose him to be Stanley Kowalski in a TV version of "Streetcar Named Desire", Williams handpicked the whole cast: Ann-Margret as Blanche, Beverly d'Angelo as Stella and Randy Quaid as Blanche's suiter. They were all terrific and the program is considered the best version of Streetcar ever. And everyone was great, anchored by Williams' powerful Stanley.
One of my All-Time Favorites from the moment that I first laid eyes on him in "The Ritz." I truly mourn his death though know that he would have preferred something quick like this to a long, malingering illness. Still, would love to have had a couple decades more work from this wonderful, vital artist.
He was definitely a treat.
ReplyDeleteHe was not only beautiful, but a wonderful man as well. Everybody spoke highly of him. He seems to have been loved by all he worked with.
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ReplyDeleteI did a day on a cable movie that he starred in. We stood in line together waiting for lunch and chatted. He was very personable and also it's unheard of for a lead to wait for food with crew. They usually order and an assistant will bring it to them in their Winnebago. Such a nice guy.
Stache - What a neat story!
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ReplyDeleteAlways thought Treat Williams was a handsome and talented gentleman. (I always have a thing for him). I was very surprised to see this.
I have to read more about his life. RIP Treat Williams.
I had such a crush on him when I was in university. I saw the movie Hair and so wanted to be with someone like him. Even as he aged he remained sexy.
ReplyDeleteSo sad... Great actor! I had such a crush on him back in the day. He seemed like a nice person.
ReplyDeleteA very sad end. He's proof that you could be a star and still behave like a human being.
ReplyDelete"The Ritz" ... wonderful cult classic. You must see it. Treat steals the film.
ReplyDeleteGene - Thank you for the name of that movie, it had escaped me. I've seen it a few times and it is so much fun.
ReplyDeleteI loved him in Hair and yes, he told the show in The Ritz; he was hilarious and his timing was perfect. I remember him in a towel, flexing his biceps and asking, in that tiny, shrill voice, "See anything you like, big boy?" Screamingly funny. He made it the best line in the movie. We saw way too little of him in film. He should have been a bigger star.
ReplyDelete..and I almost forgot!! Tennessee Williams chose him to be Stanley Kowalski in a TV version of "Streetcar Named Desire", Williams handpicked the whole cast: Ann-Margret as Blanche, Beverly d'Angelo as Stella and Randy Quaid as Blanche's suiter. They were all terrific and the program is considered the best version of Streetcar ever. And everyone was great, anchored by Williams' powerful Stanley.
ReplyDeletePurple Wolf - Thank you for mentioning Streetcar! I found several episodes on YouTube and he looked great as Stanley.
ReplyDeleteOne of my All-Time Favorites from the moment that I first laid eyes on him in "The Ritz." I truly mourn his death though know that he would have preferred something quick like this to a long, malingering illness. Still, would love to have had a couple decades more work from this wonderful, vital artist.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tribute, Rick.
Jimbo - You are welcome.
ReplyDeleteSmooth Talk.
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