Oh Noooooooo...Candlelight Narrator Change

[jsp2000]

He doesn't have the star power that Cuba Gooding, Jr. has, but if you want to see one of today's GREAT dramatic actors, Olmos is your man. His show has a cheesy title, but his work on "Battlestar Galactica" is fantastic.



If it weren't for that show's awful title, which keeps people from watching it, Olmos would be a household name and people would talk about his show like they do other "buzzworthy" shows (Grey's Anatomoy, The Sopranos, CSI, etc).

I cannot tell you how excited I would be to go see him. I think he'll be great.

 

[Fitswimmer]

I've seen CP 3 times with 3 different narrators and LOVED it every time. The first time was Gary Sinese, the second was Rita Moreno and just last month I saw David Robinson from the San Antonio Spurs. I was a little hesitant with him because he wasn't an actor and might not do the reading as well, but he was wonderful! He read it beautifully. He has a deep rich voice which made it sound great, but more importantly the words meant something to him personally and you could really tell.
I would NOT cancel anything. EJO has a wonderful voice and will do an excellent job with the readings. The music will still be out of this world.

And for those that have mentioned it-I agree about Battlestar Galactica. It's a fantastic show that touches on many current issues about war and peace, religious influence in government and other hot button topics. They get away with being very pointed because it's in space.

 

[Disney Planner Mama]

DH had been grudgingly going along to the CP. When I told him the Olmos was going to be narrating on the night we were there he was absolutely thrilled. His favorite show on television is the new Battlestar Galactica.

Yes, I married a nerd. But one who is now enthusiastic about going to the CP.

 

[snowy76]

Gosh, EJO has been acting for ages. Probably one of the most respected Latino American actors around. I think he'd be great to see in CP! Wish I was there...

 

[mrstrain]

We will be at the 12/23 CP with ADRs for Le Cellier. I was really excited that Cuba was going to be narrating, but then I read on AllearsNet that Cuba was switched to Edward James Olmos (EJO). At first I couldn't recall who he was but then I found out he was the dad on Selena and the teacher on Stand and Deliver, two movies my family truly enjoys. After reading the replys about his past performance at CP I am so thrilled that we will be able to enjoy a talented and stunning narration.
Happy Holidays to everyone!

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