Question: Since Rosie O'Donnell left The View, rumors have run rampant about where she might turn up next. Will she be the next Bob Barker? A contestant on a celebrity version of The Apprentice? And now comes word that Friday Night Lights execs are considering her for a guest stint as a ticked-off (can she play anything else?) soccer coach. I love FNL more than any show I've watched in a long time, but in light of Rosie's hostile outbursts, just seeing her face or hearing her voice stirs unpleasant emotions. No matter how well-written or -acted, I probably won't be able to see a small-town soccer coach — instead I'll just see Rosie, angry as usual. (I'm with Mark, by the way. I won't be watching the otherwise-intriguing Bionic Woman now that Isaiah Washington has joined the cast.) Looks like Ben Silverman's signature tactic for promoting a new or struggling show is to go the tabloid route and stunt-cast someone who's been grabbing headlines for something other than his or her acting ...
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Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton, Beauty and the Beast
Question: I can't remember the name of the actor who played the beast on the TV series Beauty and the Beast. I am told this actor recorded poetry to music from the show. I would like to find a copy of this recording, but according to the retail stores, they need to order using his name. When browsing the Web, all I find are facts about the movie. Help!Answer: Not only can I tell you the name of the actor, Karen, but I'll also throw in the name of the album. Actor Ron Perlman (Hellboy), who played romantic, lion-faced underdweller Vincent in the CBS cult favorite, read poetry amid cuts of music from the show on Capitol Records' Beauty and the Beast: Of Love a
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