I had really enjoyed Daniel Stern’s performance in Barbra’s Wedding, a story about an out-of-work actor and his wife living next door to Barbra Streisand on the day that a wedding was taking place at her home…and they weren’t invited. He was also the author of the play and I found it very funny and extremely entertaining. The fact that we were in the front row and that the actors were practically performing in our laps didn’t hurt either. I also really liked Stern’s work in City Slickers, Home Alone, and as the narrator on the TV show The Wonder Years.
However, after meeting the extremely cordial Crystal Bernard after the play, meeting Daniel Stern was a bit of a letdown. While he wasn’t exceptionally rude, he wasn’t the friendliest of guys either. He had wandered out of the theatre and was chatting with some of his friends who had attended the play outside the front door. Following our time wtih Crystal, Bob and I went outside where we were the only ones waiting to get an autograph…and we continued to wait until he had said every possible word he could to his friends.
By the time he finished, we had to remind him that we were still there to see him before he rushed off. He was cordial enough to stick around long enough to scribble his signature on our items as well as pose for pictures with us. I had him sign the DVD cover to Home Alone (at top) and the photo from the same movie (above). Bob’s request to write a clever message to his students on a photo to hang in his high school was met with the feeble inscription “Education is Important.” Not exactly poetic words from the playwright. Still, beggers can’t be choosers. I am grateful that he did spare us a minute – and I still think he’s a very talented performer.
Hollywood ’05 will continue…
Another great story, thanks. And please don’t forget Daniel Stern’s brief, but very memorable performance in “Hannah and Her Sisters.” That will always be my favorite of his.
Peter
July 20th, 2007
Though, I have to say…that has to be the sloppiest signature I’ve ever seen!
Peter
July 20th, 2007