200th post! Do I get an autographed Brophy photo? I'll gladly accept a substitute if he's not signing. 
Brian Brophy didn’t return?
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*writes Brophy's name on a photo of Manu Intiraymi and sends it to NewHeavensNewEarth*
Nitpick: You mean "Marilyn" Munster. And there were actually three Marilyns back in the day, if you count Debbie Watson in the feature film, MUNSTERS GO HOME, opposite the rest of the original cast.
Speaking of which, I'll cop to being disappointed as a kid that the 1966 BATMAN movie didn't feature the "real" Catwoman, aka Julie Newmar, instead of Lee Meriwether, but we're talking Catwoman here, not "Bruce Maddox." Newmar as Catwoman was an icon, Brophy as Maddox . . . not so much.
Plus, I was six and that was possibly the first time I'd ever seen a favorite TV character recast. I'm a lot more used to it now.
This would be a good time for Brophy to start a crowdfunding scam...
I was trying to be nice, but no you really don't. By what you wrote, you suggested that you have Guinan-like powers so that in the alternate universe where Brophy played the part, you'd have preferred he hadn't. Oh yeah? You would have seen the episode and been like, yeah, I'm totally glad they brought Maddox back, but, man, I would have cast John Ales in the part. That's why you're petty.
And you would have been remiss not to bring in him for an audition to see if he could have played it. It doesn't matter what or when his last part was. There are a world of reasons he might not be as active today, yet could have played the part.
What's the part she's playing? Why wouldn't you look at the original access? Are you suggesting that they recast the Bingloidi because older women can't be attractive and they should make that character 23 for 67 year old Frakes? Oh you're not? Then why not take a look at the original actress before you make any decisions?
Well fuck Frakes, Sirtis, and Spiner by your logic. The first two aren't in Starfleet shape (probably only saved in PIC by their characters being retired) and the third one looks nothing like how he did when his character died twenty years ago. They're just not camera ready. Frakes didn't even think he could act anymore. Oh you like them? Boo-hoo, kid. This is Hollywood, and they've got a story to tell, salaries they can cut, and sexier new actors they can cast. It's just a TV show, and these things happen. It's what's better for the story.
I think the reaction is more to trolls on the internet telling people what they should and shouldn't care about, when they themselves have their own personal cares and preferences, and being apologists for the status quo in Hollywood. It isn't rocket science to think, huh, maybe we should give first crack at the actor who played the part in a series that exists because actors came back to play the part.
Maybe Brophy didn't expect the call and isn't surprised, but that that's the convention here is disrespectful and stupid and everyone from the TNG regulars to some A-lister who knows the BS will tell you that.
And returns of oldies but goodies have increased since because of how well stuff like that worked.
Exactly. You're used to it now, but you had to get used to it because it was bothersome experienced for what it is.Speaking of which, I'll cop to being disappointed as a kid that the 1966 BATMAN movie didn't feature the "real" Catwoman, aka Julie Newmar, instead of Lee Meriwether, but we're talking Catwoman here, not "Bruce Maddox." Newmar as Catwoman was an icon, Brophy as Maddox . . . not so much.
Plus, I was six and that was possibly the first time I'd ever seen a favorite TV character recast. I'm a lot more used to it now.
Here we go. You didn't start this thread, but this is a textbook example of Bad Arpy. The second bolded passage is perfectly actionable; the first is telling people what they think, which is just plain rude. I won't hand out a formal infraction this time, but that will change quickly if this behavior persists.
Wow, this thread has devolved. We've gone from discussing personal preferences to accusations of trolling and ill will.
next BrophyCon location!
Nah. Now, casting Khan to be played by some (pasty) white actor born in London, England, and of Anglo Saxon descent? Now that would be blasphemy.
Oh, wait...
#Brophyposting4Life
I'd been holding out for Matt Berry to play Khan but my dream will never come true. At least I got Clem Fandango as Ash Tyler. Being a CBS forum influencer does have its perks.
I'm assuming you're older than six.
Because I was a kid and hadn't seen enough movies or TV shows yet.
everyone was totally Brophed, man
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