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David Alan Grier
Also referred to as David Alan Greer
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- Movies in this archive
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Rewatchables episodes featuring David Alan Grier’s films
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Sequel, Prequel, Limited Series, or All-Black Remake
All-Black remake
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:36:14Read transcript
- An all-Black remake is favored with Hart as Reuben, Diggs as Claude, Nia Long as Polly, Vivica A.Fox as Lisa, Cedric the Entertainer as Sandy, Ossie Davis as the father and David Alan Grier as Indursky. — Bill Simmons
Casting What-Ifs
Harry Anderson, John Travolta, Sean Penn, several Bubbas and Jennys, Terry Gilliam, and Joe Pesci form the casting tree.
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 01:05:53Read transcript
- Zemeckis reportedly wanted Harry Anderson, who was unavailable, while John Travolta declined Forrest and later called that a mistake. — Bill Simmons
- Travolta’s later Michael and Phenomenon are read as attempts to recover the benevolent-simple-man role; Sean Penn claimed he was a second choice. — Bill Simmons
- David Alan Grier, Dave Chappelle, Ice Cube, and Tupac Shakur connect to Bubba; Chappelle later sought Hanks collaboration after regretting the miss. — Bill Simmons
- Jodie Foster, Demi Moore, and Nicole Kidman reportedly declined Jenny, and Terry Gilliam declined directing.
- Joe Pesci as Lieutenant Dan is embraced as an extraordinary visual and comic alternate.
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:50:44Read transcript
- Eddie Murphy is named repeatedly as winner: "Let's not overthink this one."
- Arsenio Hall gets a best supporting actor nod. — Bill Simmons
- Alternatives for Arsenio's sidekick role are debated: Mario Joyner, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Townsend, Denzel, Wesley Snipes, Sinbad and David Alan Grier, with most judged too handsome, too early or a complexion mismatch.
Podcast choices
- Speaker not identified
- Eddie Murphy
What’s Aged the Best?
David Alan Grier’s likability, comic humanity, and ability to improve every production
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:46:29Read transcript
- David Allen Greer is praised as extremely likable, unlucky to have gone first in several comic formats, and an actor who adds to every production.
Apex Mountain
Robin Givens, David Alan Grier, Boyz II Men, Reginald Hudlin, P.M. Dawn, Strangé perfume, and the three-man pool-game format
In the discussion (7)
Approx. transcript time · 01:45:24Read transcript
- Robin Givens receives an immediate and emphatic yes. — Bill Simmons
- David Allen Greer receives support because the film coincides with In Living Color and showcases his humanity and comic generosity.
- A correction inserted after recording gives Boys to Men an emphatic unanimous yes. — Bill Simmons
- Toni Braxton, Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are rejected. — Bill Simmons
- Reginald Hudlin, P.M. Dawn, Strangé perfume and the unusual three-man pool game receive yes answers. — Bill Simmons
- The 1992 Knicks and chitlins are rejected. — Bill Simmons
- Black romantic comedies are unresolved: one yes, one undecided answer and one semi-yes limited to Black-themed sex comedy. — Bill Simmons
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