I came across this photo of BP and MTM in what appears to be the early to mid 70s and it just kind of struck me as odd. Bernadette and Mary talk about how they became friends (very good friends) during the filming of The Last Best Year in 1990 and while I am not surprised they were probably at similar events especially while Bernadette lived in CA (I think at least one Oscar telecast I can think of), it just kind of startled me to see a picture of them together so long before their friendship seemed to develop. I wonder what they thought of each other then and if it changed drastically when they met again and became friends almost 20 years later. Mary moved to New York in the early 80s. Did she go to see Bernadette in Sunday in the Park, Song and Dance and Into the Woods? Anyway, just thought I would share my funny find, in case anyone is interested.
"Particular mention must be made of Bernadette Peters, who turns up briefly in a sort of sparkly Glinda the Good costume. She's the reluctant muse sent to help Alice with her writing. The muse is dressed like Oz, sounds like Queens and behaves like a bored student adviser." Alice Film Review, The New York Times, December 25, 1990
"I'm one star away from Dolly Parton ... and Raymond Massey is between us. I hope we don't suffocate him." Bernadette Peters receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, April 24, 1987
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