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January 09, 2004

Truth, Justice & the American Way

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Keanu Reeves and Viggo Mortensen are both rumoured to be in consideration for a starring role in biopic about television Superman, George Reeves. Reeves was not the first or the last to wear those noble cape and tights but he may be the best loved.

George took the role of Superman seriously and knew he had a responsibility to his young audience. He got upset when he heard stories of kids pretending to be Superman and getting hurt. He thought that Superman himself should make the point perfectly clear. In an episode titled The Unlucky Number, when young Bobby Exbrook asks Superman if he could teach him things, like how to bend and melt a barbell, Superman states emphatically that "no one, but NO ONE, can do the things that Superman does, and that goes especially for FLYING!!"

And then... The Chaos Overlord has Superman-themed plans for the state of New Hampshire.

Posted by Ghost of a flea at January 9, 2004 08:47 AM

Comments

Superman: Moral dynamo?

I think so. Of course, as all Supermans, it all ended in tragedy.

Just a side comment: Superman = George Reeves
Batman = George CLOONEY?

I rest my case.

Posted by: Chaos Overlord at January 9, 2004 10:45 AM

No. No, no, no, no. I could simply not bear to sit through Keanu's deadpan, monotone, emotionless "acting," much less see him in tights.

Viggo, however, I would just LOVE to see in tights. But not as George Reeves. Just in tights. He doesn't even have to talk. In fact, it's probably better if he didn't.

Oh my. I think I need some air now.

Posted by: Venomous Kate at January 9, 2004 11:50 PM