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I'm shocked that I got here this late and am still the first person to mention **Clue**.
Martin Mull, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKeen, Lee Ving...plus all the ones I'm forgetting because I'm going off the top of my head. I mean, that's an All Star cast.
They cast Lee Ving as Mr. Body for the pun! And he nailed it anyway despite never acting in anything else before or since.
Comment by weberster at 15/01/2025 at 22:09 UTC
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Came here to say Clue! It's perfect. When I was younger I always wanted to be Miss Scarlett... As an adult (38) I can confirm I am Mrs. Peacock.
C.M.: "This is war, Peacock! You can't make an omelet without cracking any eggs; any cook will tell you that."
M.P. "But look what happened to the cook!"
Perfect.
Comment by The_ZombyWoof at 15/01/2025 at 21:32 UTC
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Most importantly, Coleen Camp as Yvette, thank you very much. My teenage self is annoyed you left her out.
Comment by Nymaz at 15/01/2025 at 21:46 UTC
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Don't forget Jane Wiedlin from The Go Go's as the Singing Telegram girl. Even for such a short part she nailed it.
Comment by Eroe777 at 15/01/2025 at 22:44 UTC
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Mrs White's "flames on the side of my face" speech was adlibbed because Madelaine Kahn forgot her line.
Comment by AppropriateRest2815 at 15/01/2025 at 20:59 UTC
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I came here looking for Clue and was not disappointed
Comment by jffdougan at 15/01/2025 at 21:18 UTC
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Miss Scarlet was nearly played by Carrie Fisher.
Comment by icantfindausernamegr at 15/01/2025 at 21:38 UTC
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Absolutely. It’s hard to even describe how amazing these comedic actors were in this film. It’s just not done anymore. My kids are a new generation of adoring fans for this movie.
Comment by whosthatgirl87 at 15/01/2025 at 21:10 UTC
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This was my first thought too!
Comment by vaporwavecookiedough at 15/01/2025 at 22:37 UTC
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You’re the real hero of this post. 👏
Comment by Price1970 at 15/01/2025 at 23:26 UTC
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Clue is a perfect example.
Comment by sebastian_ramirez05 at 16/01/2025 at 03:28 UTC
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Mr Green: That’s 6 murders all together
Tim Curry: This is getting serious
This scene just kills me every time
Comment by verbosehuman at 16/01/2025 at 12:54 UTC
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Comment by ItsSoLitRightNow at 15/01/2025 at 21:40 UTC
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Yep, good one.
Comment by Ok_Garage7319 at 15/01/2025 at 23:53 UTC
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Loved it. If they ever #cancel Clue I will riot. It's the perfect burlesque comedy mystery.
I saw a play based on the movie, and it was cute, but no where near the hilarity or big laughs.
Comment by UnfunnyTroll at 16/01/2025 at 01:46 UTC
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What pun?
Comment by BreakfastBurrito at 16/01/2025 at 04:03 UTC
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"One, plus One...
Plus Two...Plus One..."
Comment by capeasypants at 16/01/2025 at 08:36 UTC
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I've seen Cluedo (the proper name for it 😜) posted about heaps on Reddit. Is/Was it a massive cultural moment in the US or what?!?
Comment by Jeepspot at 15/01/2025 at 23:14 UTC
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Lee Ving has been in a few movies, look him up.
Comment by Lout324 at 16/01/2025 at 01:25 UTC
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Lee Ving actually forced upon the director by the studio. He didn't want him in it.
Comment by Fireproof_Cheese at 16/01/2025 at 02:06 UTC
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As a kid, I thought Alec Baldwin played Mr. Boddy and he used "Lee Ving" as a fake name that sounded like "leaving"
Comment by totallygeek at 16/01/2025 at 17:40 UTC
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Since? He had roles in Flashdance and Dudes, among other acting gigs.