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John1956PA

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4. Yes. I believe that Mr. Roberts played the role on Broadway before the movie.

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Sun Jun 16, 2024, 03:00 PM

Jun 2024

I am a fan of Martin Balsam who played the brother. Mr. Roberts' character to Mr . Balsam's character: "What happened to those roller skates?" (I am paraphrasing from my memory.)

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Have you seen, "1000 Clowns" with Jason Robards? [View all] Buttoneer Jun 2024 OP

A favorite movie of mine Attilatheblond Jun 2024 #1

I always admired Jason Robards. I saw him in an interview many years ago. They asked him about his alcoholism. captain queeg Jun 2024 #2

A long time ago NoRethugFriends Jun 2024 #3

Yes. I believe that Mr. Roberts played the role on Broadway before the movie. John1956PA Jun 2024 #4

My Dad loved that movie. mahina Jun 2024 #5

Way back when (70s) the Harvard Square Cinema showed "A Thousand Clowns" and yellowdogintexas Jun 2024 #6

Robards was absolutely amazing in Quick Change Orrex Jun 2024 #7