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References
The Graduate (1967)
Actors turn down roles: Doris Day - "The Graduate"
Actors turn down roles: Doris Day - "The Graduate"
American Gigolo (1980)
Actors turn down roles: John Travolta - "American Gigolo"
Actors turn down roles: John Travolta - "American Gigolo"
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Oops called "Indiana Jones and the Golden Earring"
Oops called "Indiana Jones and the Golden Earring"
An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
Actors turn down roles: John Travolta - "An Officer and a Gentleman"
Actors turn down roles: John Travolta - "An Officer and a Gentleman"
48 Hrs. (1982)
Actors turn down roles: Mickey Rourke - "48 Hrs"
Actors turn down roles: Mickey Rourke - "48 Hrs"
The Color Purple (1985)
Actors turn down roles: Tina Turner - "The Color Purple"
Actors turn down roles: Tina Turner - "The Color Purple"
The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)
(TV Series)
Oprah Winfrey sings her show's theme song
Oprah Winfrey sings her show's theme song
Fatal Attraction (1987)
Actors turn down roles: Barbara Hershey & Debra Winger - "Fatal Attraction"
Actors turn down roles: Barbara Hershey & Debra Winger - "Fatal Attraction"
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990)
(TV Series)
Shannen Doherty booted from Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed
Shannen Doherty booted from Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed
Predator 2 (1990)
Actors turn down roles: Arnold Schwarzenegger - "Predator 2"
Actors turn down roles: Arnold Schwarzenegger - "Predator 2"
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Actors turn down roles: Meg Ryan - "Silence of the Lambs"
Actors turn down roles: Meg Ryan - "Silence of the Lambs"
Thelma & Louise (1991)
Actors turn down roles: Cher - "Thelma and Louise"
Actors turn down roles: Cher - "Thelma and Louise"
Basic Instinct (1992)
Actors turn down roles: Kim Basinger, Michelle Pfeiffer & Emma Thompson - "Basic Instinct".
Actors turn down roles: Kim Basinger, Michelle Pfeiffer & Emma Thompson - "Basic Instinct".
Speed (1994)
Actors turn down roles: Halle Berry - "Speed"
Actors turn down roles: Halle Berry - "Speed"
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996)
(TV Series)
Caroline Rhea: Not Rosie
Caroline Rhea: Not Rosie
L.A. Confidential (1997)
Actors turn down roles: Rene Russo and Jennifer Jason Leigh
Actors turn down roles: Rene Russo and Jennifer Jason Leigh
Men in Black (1997)
Actors turn down roles: David Schwimmer - "Men in Black"
Actors turn down roles: David Schwimmer - "Men in Black"
Ally McBeal (1997)
(TV Series)
Actors turn down roles: Bridget Fonda - Ally McBeal
Actors turn down roles: Bridget Fonda - Ally McBeal
Titanic (1997)
Actors turn down roles: Gwyneth Paltrow - "Titanic"
Actors turn down roles: Gwyneth Paltrow - "Titanic"
Blade (1998)
Actors turn down roles: Denzel Washington - "Blade"
Actors turn down roles: Denzel Washington - "Blade"
Charmed (1998)
(TV Series)
Shannen Doherty booted from Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed
Shannen Doherty booted from Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed
Shakespeare in Love (1998)
Actors turn down roles: Julia Roberts - "Shakespeare in Love"
Actors turn down roles: Julia Roberts - "Shakespeare in Love"
The Matrix (1999)
Actors turn down roles: Will Smith - "The Matrix"
Actors turn down roles: Will Smith - "The Matrix"
Notting Hill (1999)
Julia Roberts doesn't shave armpits before "Notting Hill" premiere
Julia Roberts doesn't shave armpits before "Notting Hill" premiere
Battlefield Earth (2000)
John Travolta stars in "Battlefield Earth"
John Travolta stars in "Battlefield Earth"
Pearl Harbor (2001)
Actors turn down roles: Charlize Theron - "Pearl Harbor"
Actors turn down roles: Charlize Theron - "Pearl Harbor"
Monster's Ball (2001)
Actors turn down roles: Vanessa Williams & Angela Bassett - "Monster's Ball"
Actors turn down roles: Vanessa Williams & Angela Bassett - "Monster's Ball"
Chicago (2002)
Actors turn down roles: John Travolta - "Chicago"
Actors turn down roles: John Travolta - "Chicago"
Girls Gone Wild on Campus 2 (2003)
(Video)
Oops called "Collagen Girls Gone Wild"
Oops called "Collagen Girls Gone Wild"
Catwoman (2004)
Sean Young goes completely nuts as she tries to campaign for role of Catwoman
Sean Young goes completely nuts as she tries to campaign for role of Catwoman
Features
Today (1952)
(TV Series)
Deborah Norville replaces Jane Pauley on The Today Show
Deborah Norville replaces Jane Pauley on The Today Show
Heidi (1968)
(TV Movie)
NBC cuts off Oakland Raiders' comeback to show "Heidi"
NBC cuts off Oakland Raiders' comeback to show "Heidi"
Three's Company (1976)
(TV Series)
Stars prematurely leaving shows: Suzanne Somers - Three's Company
Stars prematurely leaving shows: Suzanne Somers - Three's Company
Charlie's Angels (1976)
(TV Series)
Stars prematurely leaving shows: Farrah Fawcett - Charlie's Angels
Stars prematurely leaving shows: Farrah Fawcett - Charlie's Angels
The 49th Annual Academy Awards (1977)
(TV Special)
Faye Dunaway wins Oscar and says she didn't expect it to happen "quite yet"
Faye Dunaway wins Oscar and says she didn't expect it to happen "quite yet"
Dallas (1978)
(TV Series)
TV shows in decline: Bobby Ewing appears in shower and renders entire Dallas season a dream
TV shows in decline: Bobby Ewing appears in shower and renders entire Dallas season a dream
Family Ties (1982)
(TV Series)
TV shows in decline: Andrew is born on Family Ties
TV shows in decline: Andrew is born on Family Ties
Cheers (1982)
(TV Series)
Oops called: Shelley Long: Bigger Than "Cheers" (1982)
Oops called: Shelley Long: Bigger Than "Cheers" (1982)
Cannonball Run II (1984)
Bad movie choices: Shirley MacLaine - "Cannonball Run II"
Bad movie choices: Shirley MacLaine - "Cannonball Run II"
Who's the Boss? (1984)
(TV Series)
TV shows in decline: Tony and Angela become a couple on Who's the Boss?
TV shows in decline: Tony and Angela become a couple on Who's the Boss?
Moonlighting (1985)
(TV Series)
TV shows in decline: David and Maddie do it on Moonlighting
TV shows in decline: David and Maddie do it on Moonlighting
The 57th Annual Academy Awards (1985)
(TV Special)
Oops called: Sally Field: "You Really Like Me!"
Oops called: Sally Field: "You Really Like Me!"
Valerie (1986)
(TV Series)
Stars prematurely leaving shows: Valerie Harper - Valerie
Stars prematurely leaving shows: Valerie Harper - Valerie
The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults (1986)
(TV Special)
Oops called: Geraldo versus Al Capone's Vault
Oops called: Geraldo versus Al Capone's Vault
Married with Children (1987)
(TV Series)
TV shows in decline: Seven joins Married...With Children
TV shows in decline: Seven joins Married...With Children
Live with Kelly and Michael (1988)
(TV Series)
Kathie Lee Gifford leaves Live With Regis and Kathie Lee
Kathie Lee Gifford leaves Live With Regis and Kathie Lee
Baywatch (1989)
(TV Series)
Oops called: NBC Cancels "Baywatch (1989)"
Oops called: NBC Cancels "Baywatch (1989)"
Seinfeld (1990)
(TV Series)
Oops called: The "Seinfeld" (1990) Curse
Oops called: The "Seinfeld" (1990) Curse
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990)
(TV Series)
TV shows in decline: Shannen Doherty leaves Beverly Hills, 90210
TV shows in decline: Shannen Doherty leaves Beverly Hills, 90210
The Godfather: Part III (1990)
Oops called: The Godfather: Part III (1990)
Oops called: The Godfather: Part III (1990)
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992)
Playing against type: Sylvester Stallone in "Stop or My Mom Will Shoot!"
Playing against type: Sylvester Stallone in "Stop or My Mom Will Shoot!"
Melrose Place (1992)
(TV Series)
TV shows in decline: Kimberly blows up the building on Melrose Place
TV shows in decline: Kimberly blows up the building on Melrose Place
Amy Fisher: My Story (1992)
(TV Movie)
All three major networks make TV movies about Amy Fisher
All three major networks make TV movies about Amy Fisher
Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story (1993)
(TV Movie)
All three major networks make TV movies about Amy Fisher
All three major networks make TV movies about Amy Fisher
The Amy Fisher Story (1993)
(TV Movie)
All three major networks make TV movies about Amy Fisher
All three major networks make TV movies about Amy Fisher
Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
Playing against type: Keanu Reeves in "Much Ado About Nothing"
Playing against type: Keanu Reeves in "Much Ado About Nothing"
Politically Incorrect (1993)
(TV Series)
Bill Maher Gets Very Politically Incorrect
Bill Maher Gets Very Politically Incorrect
The Chevy Chase Show (1993)
(TV Series)
Failed talk shows: Chevy Chase
Failed talk shows: Chevy Chase
NYPD Blue (1993)
(TV Series)
Oops called: David Caruso: Adieu to "NYPD Blue" (1993)
Oops called: David Caruso: Adieu to "NYPD Blue" (1993)
Friends (1994)
(TV Series)
TV shows in decline: too much Ross and Rachel drama on Friends
TV shows in decline: too much Ross and Rachel drama on Friends
The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995)
(TV Special)
Oops called: Dave Hosts the Oscars
Oops called: Dave Hosts the Oscars
Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
Bad movie choices: Keanu Reeves - "Johnny Mnemonic"
Bad movie choices: Keanu Reeves - "Johnny Mnemonic"
Waterworld (1995)
"Waterworld": All wet
"Waterworld": All wet
Showgirls (1995)
"Showgirls" is an Oops.
"Showgirls" is an Oops.
Fair Game (1995)
Cindy Crawford made a "Celebrity Oops" by appearing in this film.
Cindy Crawford made a "Celebrity Oops" by appearing in this film.
Batman & Robin (1997)
George Clooney stars in "Batman and Robin"
George Clooney stars in "Batman and Robin"
Ally McBeal (1997)
(TV Series)
TV shows in decline: Billy dyes his hair and then dies on Ally McBeal
TV shows in decline: Billy dyes his hair and then dies on Ally McBeal
Pam & Tommy Lee: Stolen Honeymoon (1998)
(Video)
Sex tapes: Pamela Anderson & Tommy Lee
Sex tapes: Pamela Anderson & Tommy Lee
The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1998)
(TV Special)
Oops called: Christine Lahti's Golden Globes Goof.
Oops called: Christine Lahti's Golden Globes Goof.
The Magic Hour (1998)
(TV Series)
Failed talk shows: Magic Johnson
Failed talk shows: Magic Johnson
Felicity (1998)
(TV Series)
Oops called: Felicity Gets Samson-ized
Oops called: Felicity Gets Samson-ized
Psycho (1998)
Gus Van Sant's "Psycho" remake
Gus Van Sant's "Psycho" remake
Emeril (2000)
(TV Series)
Emeril's Sitcom: Bam!
Emeril's Sitcom: Bam!
The Beach (2000)
Bad movie choices: Leonardo DiCaprio - "The Beach"
Bad movie choices: Leonardo DiCaprio - "The Beach"
Mary and Rhoda (2000)
(TV Movie)
Oops called: Mary and Rhoda (2000) (TV): The TV Movie.
Oops called: Mary and Rhoda (2000) (TV): The TV Movie.
Survivor (2000)
(TV Series)
Fake aspects of reality shows: Survivor shoots re-creations
Fake aspects of reality shows: Survivor shoots re-creations
The Michael Richards Show (2000)
(TV Series)
Flops from former Seinfeld stars: The Michael Richards Show
Flops from former Seinfeld stars: The Michael Richards Show
The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001)
(TV Special)
Bjork's swan dress is an Oops
Bjork's swan dress is an Oops
Glitter (2001)
Mariah Carey: Actress
Mariah Carey: Actress
Bob Patterson (2001)
(TV Series)
Flops from former Seinfeld stars: Jason Alexander in Bob Patterson
Flops from former Seinfeld stars: Jason Alexander in Bob Patterson
The Majestic (2001)
Playing against type: Jim Carrey in "The Majestic"
Playing against type: Jim Carrey in "The Majestic"
Watching Ellie (2002)
(TV Series)
Flops from former Seinfeld stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Watching Ellie
Flops from former Seinfeld stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Watching Ellie
The BAFTA TV Awards 2002 (2002)
(TV Movie)
Russell Crowe beats someone up at BAFTA Awards for cutting off his speech
Russell Crowe beats someone up at BAFTA Awards for cutting off his speech
The Caroline Rhea Show (2002)
(TV Series)
Caroline Rhea: Not Rosie
Caroline Rhea: Not Rosie
Swept Away (2002)
Oops called: Swept Away (2002): Very, Very Bad.
Oops called: Swept Away (2002): Very, Very Bad.
Primetime: Episode dated 4 December 2002 (2002)
(TV Episode)
Whitney's interview with Diane Sawyer is an Oops
Whitney's interview with Diane Sawyer is an Oops
David Blaine: Above the Below (2003)
(TV Special)
David Blaine suspends himself in plexiglass in London and get harassed by annoyed British people
David Blaine suspends himself in plexiglass in London and get harassed by annoyed British people
My Big Fat Greek Life (2003)
(TV Series)
The Big Fat Greek Sitcom
The Big Fat Greek Sitcom
The Real Cancun (2003)
Oops called: The Real Cancun (2003): Real Bad
Oops called: The Real Cancun (2003): Real Bad
Gigli (2003)
Gigli is an Oops
Gigli is an Oops
Coupling (2003)
(TV Series)
Oops called: "Coupling" (2003) Arrives...and Departs
Oops called: "Coupling" (2003) Arrives...and Departs
1 Night in Paris (2004)
(Video)
Oops called: Paris Hilton's Finest Performance (about her porno)
Oops called: Paris Hilton's Finest Performance (about her porno)