~ A North Forker of Long Island's Take On...

BY DANNY McCARTHY
I saw the original HAIRSPRAY on Broadway -{&}- RICKI LAKE of the 1988 JOHN WATERS' "Hairspray" was in the audience.
Below is imdb link re: "Hairspray" starring RICKI LAKE:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0...
Below is imdb link re: HAIRSPRAY the original Broadway musical:
https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-...
I am mightily aware that JAMES MARSDEN knows that he "Can't Stop the Beat" {which is a hit almost-final-number in the 2002 film "Hairspray"}. JAMES MARSDEN starred as Corny Collins in the musical film "Hairspray." What a truly scentsational job the entire "Hairspray" film cast -{&}- crew did. JAMES MARSDEN's Corny Collins character made so much sense as his own APProach was ABSolutely phenomenal as he has us truly root for the best outlook -{&}- be aware of the 1960s. JAMES MARSDEN welcomed us to the 1960s most definitely.
Below is an imdb link spotlighting the film "Hairspray":
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0...
April 2023 you can watch Hairspray on HBO Max. You are able to stream Hairspray by renting or purchasing on Amazon Instant Video, iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu.

JAMES MARSDEN recently was in a mockumentary in "Jury Duty" which was a new Amazon Freevee prank-comedy {that could've opened April 1st being that April Fools' Day might include pranks}. "Jury Duty" opened Friday, April 7, 2023 according to LAUREN SARNER of the New York Post. JAMES MARSDEN was quoted as saying that "Jury Duty" is {"i}n the same vain that Larry David {is} Larry on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm.'" We also learn that in the Amazon Freevee, "{t}he jurors talk to the camera, {which is} mockumentary-style, about their observations as the case progreses, while onscreen text informs viewers that all of these people are actors, and that the trial is a sham."
In that LAUREN SARNER article, we get reminded that JAMES MARSDEN was in "The Notebook"
Here's an imdb link re: JAMES MARSDEN:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm00...
broadwayWORLD.com had an item by Michael Major Jan. 04, 2023 {stet}:
"{James} 'began his acting career guest-starring in television shows {"Saved by the Bell: The New Class"}, {"Touched by an Angel"}, and {"Party of Five"}. He gained prominence with his portrayal of Scott Summers/Cyclops in the {"X-Men"-film-series} and starred in 2006's {"Superman Returns"}." "Following his breakthrough in comic book films, he has had starring roles in family-friendly films such as {'Enchanted'} and {'Hop'} PLUS leading man roles in {'27 Dresses'} and {'The Best of Me'}." "{JAMES} later starred in a range of independent films such as {'Small Apartments'}, {'Bachelorette'}, and {'Robot & Frank'}." "He also returned to television guest-starring in MODERN FAMILY and playing LIZ LEMON's love interest, Criss Chros{,} in {'30 ROCK'} in a supporting role. {James} then portrayed President John F. KENNEDY in LEE DANIELS' {'The Butler'} and had a supporting role as an antagonist in {'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues'}."
"{JAMES MARSDEN sang two songs for the 2007 film "Hairspray's" soundtrack which has been certified Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). He also sang in the hit Disney movie musical ("Enchanted") and its subsequent sequel, ('Disenchanted')."
{JAMES MARSDEN} "said in a new Rolling Stone interview 'that after his series Westworld was cancelled by HBO, he is looking to finally make his Broadway debut.' 'For years I've flirted with the idea of doing an actual Broadway show,' he said in the feature.'"

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023 NEWSDAY had an article BY MARK KENNEDY {of The Associated Press (stet)} titled “With ‘Jury Duty’ ruse, it’s disorder in the court.” ~ “It was the wildest experiences I’ve ever had as an actor and kind of one of the most rewarding experiences, {said} James Marsden, who plays a horribly conceited version of himself as a juror.” … “Marsden also insisted that ‘Jury Duty’ not become a prank show…” … “We’re kind of playing God a little bit in this.”

Co-creator –{&}- executive producer LEE EISENBERG remarked: “I think that the show has a warmth and an optimism and feels winning, while still being hilarious and weird and surprising.” “Eisenberg says the series has positive things to say about jury duty, which often brings together a cross-section of a city or a county. ‘You have to come together. You have to listen. You have to have compassion. You have to drop your biases, and you have to come to a decision’”

JURY DUTY does air on Amazon’s Prime Video’s sister service, Freevee. JURY DUTY can be scene by all viewers who have an Amazon account ~ be it Prime or not.

The four remaining JURY DUTY episodes are:

Friday, April 14 {2023} Episode 5: Ineffective Assistance

Friday, April 14 {2023} Episode 6: Closing Arguments

Friday, April 21 {2023} Episode 7: Deliberations

Friday, April 21 {2023} Episode 8: The Verdict

You TOO can be the judge of JURY DUTY –{&}- YES… find JAMES MARSDEN yet again shining.

JAMES MARSDEN is such-a-welcome -{&}- I extend all best-wishes to him.
Below stems from my pinterest.com account:
https://www.pinterest.com/danm...