For an approximate plot and synopsis, see On Golden Pond (1981 film) and On Golden Pond (play), respectively. Despite a few flaws (no live presentation is completely perfect), this is one of the years' best films:a great film in the so far (with the exception of a few undeniable gems) lousy film year 2001. Young Billy has been virtually raised by his mother, who is newly divorced from his father. Flash Special: A Christopher Plummer Clip Collection. She is dating a forty-five-year-old dentist, and brings him up to Golden Pond to meet her parents. Directed By . If you missed this live production be grateful. Plummer is morbid and hateful and opinionated. A woman pretending to be a man impersonating a woman. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2011-2012. So disappointed. The film is also notable because the author of the play, Ernest Thompson, directed this version, and Craig Anderson, the producer/director of the original Off Broadway and Broadway productions of the play, was the executive producer. If you missed this live production of the wonderful play "On Golden Pond" don't worry. Character. This 2001 television adaptation of the play ON GOLDEN POND, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, originally aired on April 29, 2001 and was promoted as a live television event. I don't know if you can be wholeheartedly in love all the time. Due strictly to the strength and personality of Andrews and Plummer, this live presentation is recommended. Flash Special: A Christopher Plummer Clip Collection. All love shifts and changes. I just watched it for the third time last night from the tape I made when it came on, and it still made me smile. This made for a nice little program to watch on sunday night, but it just can't quite match up to to the powerful performances put in by the cast in the movie. But he's not just an old curmudgeon. It should be a great pleasure and honor for the public to have Mr. Plummer perform live on TV. . Ethel Thayer . really thoroughly enjoyable wonderful performances from all the cast, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 October 2017. really thoroughly enjoyable wonderful performances from all the cast, beautiful sets, lovely to see two legendary stars working together again. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. | In this live T.V. Now If TV wants to adapt plays I would recomend they stay away from re-making movies that were done right to begin with! I kept thinking it had to get better, but it didn't. The troubled child is left with the elderly Thayers for some time, as his father and Chelsea take off for a tour of Europe. I am sorry to say that this production was a complete embarrassment to all involved. With Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Glenne Headly, Sam Robards. I have seen student films with better camera work. Was really looking forward to this, but ut won’t play on my DVD player. Ernest Thompson . Anthony Marinelli . Their daughter, Chelsea Thayer Wayne (Glenne Headly), is forty-two-years-old, and has never been married. Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer were unconvincing as a couple who had been married for years. Andrews and Plummer are fantastic together and I can't believe they waited 36 years to do something together again. Any help would be appreciated. Copyright © 2011-2012. He hurt Chelsea. Unable to give a summary of the movie since I have not seen it. But just to see Julie and Christopher interact with each other in an atmosphere where they are free to be hilarious, this version was well worth it. Their daughter, Chelsea Thayer Wayne (Glenne Headly), is forty-two-years-old, and has never been married. This live production of Ernest Thompson's classic "On Golden Pond" was a refreshing experience. [2] For Andrews, the film marked the first instance of public singing, albeit only a few notes, since throat surgery ruined her singing voice in 1995.[3]. She does not sound like someone who has spent every summer for 50 years in a New England cottage. Their daughter, Chelsea, is 42 years old, and has never been married. In this era of trashy movies and low life so called actors such as Tom Green, David Spade, and Adam Sandler, who all should be working together in a Burger Joint instead of making films, it's refreshing to have such a good play performed live on TV. I have either been a part of the production of "Sound of Music", or, watched the play version many times. When Chris got heart attack, Julie just panic and do not know what to do. Thank you for your time and consideration. Of course, the public is as always ignorant and most people prefer to watch trashy programs such as the survivor. They are brillant as usual but the rest of the cast is way out of their league and look very unconfortable. Her boyfriend, Bill Ray (Sam Robards), has a fourteen-year-old son named Billy (Will Rothhaar), who comes along. Her boyfriend, Bill, has a 14 year old son named Billy, who comes along. That makes it unbelievable that she would be right for the role of Ethel Thayer, and as sincere as her performance is, the fact that this is Mary Poppins, Maria Von Trapp and Victor/Victoria remains steadfast. IF TV doesn't want to do musicals they should it least film a broadway performance of these plays! This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. The movie originally aired on CBS on April 29, 2001 and was filmed on a sound stage at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California. This joggled my memory as it is some time since I saw the film and it reminded me what a great film it is. Chris and Julie... together again. I saw this version before I saw the 1981 version, so I was biased toward this one from the start (plus, I adore Julie Andrews and "Sound of Music"), but it was really very well done. Directed by Ernest Thompson, Martin Pasetta. As IMDb celebrates its 30th birthday, we have six shows to get you ready for those pivotal years of your life ... your 30s. In 1981, “On Golden Pond” was adapted into a motion picture starring Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, and Katharine Hepburn. Putting the two works side by side one would immediately notice how much better the film plays out. She also looked far too old to be in her early 60's. In this movie, both Plummer and Andrews were superb as was Glenne Headly. A musical biography of Gertrude Lawrence, who led a hustling and bustling life on the stage. Once again, thanks. Plummer is a true treasure in this movie as he was in the last year's film the Insider and in American Tragedy. How Will The Academy’s Older Members Treat ‘Amour’ In This Year’s Oscars Voting? For an enhanced browsing experience, get the IMDb app on your smartphone or tablet. At Golden Pond, he and his wife nevertheless agree to care for Billy, the son of Chelsea's new boyfriend, and a most unexpected relationship blooms. 100 min Her whole life goes to pieces. Young Billy has been virtually raised by his mother, who is newly divorced from his father. Add to this huge problem the jiggling cameras and poor editing the whole effect was poor. No, he's got to leave her hanging. The acting it great. He and his wife appear to have no money troubles, he was successful in his career, his wife sticks by him and loves him -- what the he** is his problem? Cast : I had encouraged my students to watch the TV version and they all were disappointed. Their daughter is coming to Norman's birthday and she's bringing her new boyfriend Bill Ray to Golden Pond to meet her parents. Ethel (Dame Julie Andrews) and Norman Thayer (Christopher Plummer) are an old couple living "On Golden Pond". It does boast the reunion of both Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, who have tremendous chemistry together.