Christopher Plummer did a radio promo tour for his new flick, "Man in the Chair" this morning -- but left "The Walton & Johnson Show" in Houston with nothing but a dial tone. The nerve!
We're also told he did this to several other stations. Note to entertainment reporters worldwide -- if Plummer sends you a screener, you bettah watch it!
Filed under: Wacky & Weird
61. W & J have shown themselves and their show to be as unprepared as ever. Mr. Plummer had an expectation that the host would be ready to discuss his movie and traid a few interesting quips about a long career.. This was not the case. Read the W & J comments on the web site show two sad examples of small market talk radio trying to cover their meistakes. Houston has suffered through what seems like years of these two low school chiorboys slow witted morning recitation of news gathered from the web. The W & J glib comments offer nothing for their listeners to "get". W&J fell back on their usual brand of half hearted smart remarks to get them through a segment with professional. More power to Plummer and others that go to work expectng others to be prepared and to make an honest effort. Pity for Houston radio listeners wondering why these two FM regets are still on the air.
Posted at 3:25PM on Nov 9th 2007 by b broussard
62. I have yet to see a television host who has not asked the question of the visiting actor “so tell us what we're about to see in this clip?" The host knows full well what's in the clip, but he asked the celebrity to speak, because that's who the audience is really interested in listing to.
Or how about a book author, the question is always "so you have a new book, tell us about it..." Again, the celebrity is who we want to hear from......Tell us why we should buy you book or go see your movie.......
The host is almost always prepared, it's the audence that needs to be brought up to speed. Who better to hear from than the actor, author, or other person with the best first hand knowledge of the product.
Posted at 4:23PM on Nov 9th 2007 by johnJ
63. Oh, Please! Walton and Johnson just don't like playing Hollywood games. They frequently lament the fact that most talkshows (Leno, Letterman. etc.) exist solely for stars to promote their latest product, and are little more than infomercials. Letterman used to be that way when he first got started - would ask the question he was told not to ask, refuse to kiss ass - that type of thing.
Posted at 4:25PM on Nov 9th 2007 by Kernos
64. The DJs came off sounding like idiots. I clicked on the link to their website and they go on to disparage him even more. How very immature. They think the movie will tank because of his actions? Their words only make me want to go see it more.
Posted at 4:38PM on Nov 9th 2007 by blueskies
65. Mr. Plummer is too intelligent and dignified a man to put up with these two cackling jackasses.
Posted at 5:54PM on Nov 9th 2007 by Richard
66. if mr plummer really liked the movie that he is promoting, then he wouldn't mind talking about it to the radio gawds. if any of you people have never heard the w&j show then you have no right talking about them when all you have heard is 5 seconds of them talking. they were suprised by a jack-leg that probably HASN'T SEEN THE MOVIE HIMSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!! they were kind enough to tell the truth, unlike most out there, and they gave him more time on their show than most others would have. so before you people judge a radio show for doing the right thing, you should know the whole story.
Posted at 7:30PM on Nov 9th 2007 by wjfanguy
67. These unprepared lazy ass weaselly disparagers say 'for shame' to Plummer?! on their website after they messed up? How to pick on seniors to do your ass-covering. Smoke and mirrors. Bait and switch. No bloody wonder he hung up. Plummers' instincts are good for a 77 year old.. Try a mirror, boys.
Posted at 11:00PM on Nov 9th 2007 by Go Plummer
68. The Plummer people should have done their homework and not booked Plummer on W&J without knowing the format. Plummer should stick to easy listening.
Posted at 11:28PM on Nov 9th 2007 by Ten-Percent-Nan
69. Cackling jackasses is not format of any kind when a professional and awarded actor takes the time to set aside an interview into his schedule. What kind of format was this interview, kindergarten? Let them cackle amongst themselves if the listeners like that, but an interview with Christopher Plummer ought to have been treated with an ounce of respect and preparation. It doesn't matter how popular or trendy these two may be; to even dare to diss Plummer on the website after the fact is only adding insult to injury, and completely lacks integrity. A popular radio show is not a late slip for skipping ethics class.
Posted at 8:05AM on Nov 10th 2007 by Get A Clue.
70. I can't wait until Monday to hear these to idiots go off on how smart and real important they are and how dumb Hollywood is. If Waltonn and Johnson went away no one would care. If Christopher Plummer went away people would notice. They don't have a show with Hollywood and the interviews that come their way. Sorry Boys/Girl
Posted at 10:54AM on Nov 10th 2007 by max
71. The DJ's had 6 press clippings in front of them. They knew enough about the movie to conduct an interview (that's where you ask the other person QUESTIONS and they answer with information for the audience / reader).
Radio talk is no different than late night shows, where the guest shows up to promote his / her product.Do David Letterman or Jay Leno watch every movie from every star that they "interview?" Doubt it. They ask the same simplistic questions to get the "star" talking.
Plummer's people called Walton and Johnson to arrange the interview. If they wanted them to promote the movie themselves, why even bother having him on the show.
Posted at 11:19AM on Nov 10th 2007 by JHD
72. Whole Episode Reminiscent of Stevens and Pruett's Infamous interviews with David Keith and Craig T. Nelson....
Both Primadonna's were waaaay too full of themself's..
Never liked Keith or Nelson after that..
Posted at 1:54PM on Nov 10th 2007 by Dirty Don in Wharton
73. Hey Kiki #20,
You 'seem to really like apo'strophe's, but it i'sn't nece's'sary to one before every 's. It make's you look 'stupid.
Posted at 11:33PM on Nov 11th 2007 by ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
74. There isn't any difference in W&J saying "So tell us the name of your movie.." and David Letterman or Jay Leno asking the same of their own guests. Do you think those guys actually watch every movie sent to them? There was nothing rude or improper about the interview, maybe Plummer just woke up on the wrong side of the bed that morning! And for those of you who think these guys are shock jocks--you obviously have never heard their morning program! Thank you for your GREAT show, you magnificent S.O.B.'s!!
Posted at 10:09AM on Nov 12th 2007 by Becky
75. As a true 10%er,I have to say that what Mr Plummer did was beyond rude.He was there to promote his movie,and W&J were giving him the time to do that,with simple questions.Maybe the coot is so old he cannot remember the name of the film,or who he even is anymore.
And to all the other 10%ers out there...dont forget to eat it ...everyday!
Posted at 9:14PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Steve ghost
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