Joan got to the stage first, award shows like to keep things moving. I remember the Emmy incident. Joan did try to take center stage after it had been rehearsed differently. It may have been understood that John would speak for the cast but he got to the stage after almost everyone else. I have spent several years producing fashion shows and live events, my opinion (and you're entitled to yours) is that Joan did the right thing in this situation. John was given the opportunity to speak twice.
@lol365 I don't give a crap if you "believe me" about the 1984 Emmy incident. Your "believing" has no bearing on reality, especially for someone like yourself who is bound and determined to defend Collins no matter what.
And OF COURSE she's unprofessional here in stealing the moment away when they had agreed John would accept the trophy for them all.
Collins has a very bad reputation in the business for boorish behavior.
In 1984, Joan, Linda and Diahann were supposed to give an award during the Emmys. It had been rehearsed, but as they went out to the podium, Joan tried to shove her way into the middle, where Linda was supposed to be.
Joan wound up hopping up and down behind them, frustrated that her maneuvers had failed, while Linda and the audience tried to figure out what the problem was.
The producers issued a statement and explanation the next day, chiding Collins and her unprofessional narcissism.
@scorpio888 I don't see what Joan did to be unprofessional at all. She looked to John Forsythe before she spoke and said "John?" but he wasn't coming to the podium. She also said "Linda?" and Linda Evans wavered far too long for live television. Joan Collins simply didn't want the entire cast to look stupid on live television so she took the lead when the other two didn't. And show me a press release and/or video of the 1984 Emmys and then I'll believe you.
I am not surprised that Linda stepped forward and was a little gracious, she was going to do that, or so it seemed, a few times. I just do not get the dynamics of them all.
she asked him to do it she was like "john?" and he took ages so it would have been more alkward if she didn't say something , soo petty would never have thought this of john ! it wasn't his award it was for them all !! she she had as much of a right to speak as him! grr
John Forsythe thought he made that show, what an ass. Joan Collins made that show a hit and she had every right to take control of whatever acceptance speech she damn well wanted to.
John Forsythe was so furious after Joan Collins because he was supposed to do the speech and not her that he refused to speak to her for about a year!
@Dynastiefr2 Wow, I'm very amazed to hear that. I would never have thought that John would be like that. But he really had no choice, Joan immediately went to the microphone and spoke.
I feel sorry for Joan.
Rowi73 2 months ago
Joan got to the stage first, award shows like to keep things moving. I remember the Emmy incident. Joan did try to take center stage after it had been rehearsed differently. It may have been understood that John would speak for the cast but he got to the stage after almost everyone else. I have spent several years producing fashion shows and live events, my opinion (and you're entitled to yours) is that Joan did the right thing in this situation. John was given the opportunity to speak twice.
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@lol365 I don't give a crap if you "believe me" about the 1984 Emmy incident. Your "believing" has no bearing on reality, especially for someone like yourself who is bound and determined to defend Collins no matter what.
And OF COURSE she's unprofessional here in stealing the moment away when they had agreed John would accept the trophy for them all.
Collins has a very bad reputation in the business for boorish behavior.
scorpio888 3 months ago
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scorpio888 3 months ago
But he wasn't coming up to the podium too quick and she did prompt him with "John?"
BlueDuchesse9 3 months ago
It was definately Joan Collins who made the show work - without her it lacked so many vital primetime ingredients!
DynastyMoments 4 months ago
In 1984, Joan, Linda and Diahann were supposed to give an award during the Emmys. It had been rehearsed, but as they went out to the podium, Joan tried to shove her way into the middle, where Linda was supposed to be.
Joan wound up hopping up and down behind them, frustrated that her maneuvers had failed, while Linda and the audience tried to figure out what the problem was.
The producers issued a statement and explanation the next day, chiding Collins and her unprofessional narcissism.
scorpio888 5 months ago
@lol365 Joan was well-known for her unprofessional behavior. How big she was for the show is irrelevant to her behavior here.
scorpio888 5 months ago
@scorpio888 I don't see what Joan did to be unprofessional at all. She looked to John Forsythe before she spoke and said "John?" but he wasn't coming to the podium. She also said "Linda?" and Linda Evans wavered far too long for live television. Joan Collins simply didn't want the entire cast to look stupid on live television so she took the lead when the other two didn't. And show me a press release and/or video of the 1984 Emmys and then I'll believe you.
lol365 3 months ago
I am not surprised that Linda stepped forward and was a little gracious, she was going to do that, or so it seemed, a few times. I just do not get the dynamics of them all.
ayeupmeduck2 5 months ago
john looked in a bad mood! he had two chances to come forward and failed to do so! Joans reaction was fantastic - a mix of disbelief and amusement!
1polglase 8 months ago
she asked him to do it she was like "john?" and he took ages so it would have been more alkward if she didn't say something , soo petty would never have thought this of john ! it wasn't his award it was for them all !! she she had as much of a right to speak as him! grr
lildarlingchaz 8 months ago
John Forsythe thought he made that show, what an ass. Joan Collins made that show a hit and she had every right to take control of whatever acceptance speech she damn well wanted to.
lol365 10 months ago
@lol365 here here! couldn't have said it better myself that show was sucked b4 they introduced Alexis in the 2nd series :D
lildarlingchaz 8 months ago
Wonderful! Thank you very much! Pajaable2
Pajaable2 10 months ago
John Forsythe was so furious after Joan Collins because he was supposed to do the speech and not her that he refused to speak to her for about a year!
Dynastiefr2 10 months ago
@Dynastiefr2 Wow, I'm very amazed to hear that. I would never have thought that John would be like that. But he really had no choice, Joan immediately went to the microphone and spoke.
Linle91 10 months ago
@Dynastiefr2 It's definitely a very awkward acceptance speech.
ForeverCarrington 10 months ago