The Villages on The Tonight Show

[champion6]

Megan Boone, daughter of Jennifer Parr, was on The Tonight Show on 9/22/14. She talks about growing up in a retirement community.

Megan Boone Grew Up in a Retirement Village | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | NBC (http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/segments/12226)

[manaboutown]

That was enjoyable to watch. Thank you.

[DeanFL]

We NEVER watch the show since Leno left - personally, no appeal to my age group. I Miss Johnny....

But - Megan... c'mon. Bet your family will give you #$^@%& for the negative picture re "retirement communities". She COULD have left a better image of the place behind of her family's fortune. Shuffleboard...c'mon. That's so 80's.

Thanks for the link, but reinforcement of why NOT to watch this show - shallow interviewing and the forced chuckles.

I must be getting old.

[Bavarian]

We NEVER watch the show since Leno left - personally, no appeal to my age group. I Miss Johnny....

But - Megan... c'mon. Bet your family will give you #$^@%& for the negative picture re "retirement communities". She COULD have left a better image of the place behind of her family's fortune. Shuffleboard...c'mon. That's so 80's.

Thanks for the link, but reinforcement of why NOT to watch this show - shallow interviewing and the forced chuckles.

I must be getting old.

No, less young

[DeanFL]

No, less young



hmmm, so if one is alive = they are less dead?

[Patty55]

Whoa, she comes across as a vapid little fool.

[maybe]

I do not recall ever hearing of her, but it seems she did about typical for those kind of fluff interviews. It certainly was not a good ad for the Villages, but that was not her purpose, so I can't blame her for that. At least she didn't dwell on all the golf carts!

[Taltarzac725]

She is a gifted actress. I wonder how much time she spends now in the Villages? Probably very little.

[Patty55]

She is a gifted actress. I wonder how much time she spends now in the Villages? Probably very little.

I see her all the time getting her hair cut at Cal's (LSL) and playing shuffleboard.

[billethkid]

the interview was not about TV. It was all about Megan Boone.

The whole 90 seconds about TV was tongue in cheek. She is marketing Megan not TV

[bkcunningham1]

I've never watched her act in anything. I'll take your word for it that she's a good actor, Tal. She is Jennifer Parr's daughter. Why is her last name Boone? Is it a stage name?

[sunnyatlast]

I see her all the time getting her hair cut at Cal's (LSL) and playing shuffleboard.

Naw….she wouldn't want the $5 cut with unwashed hair wetted with a squirt bottle :yuck:.

She would be more considerate of the stylist who also needs to earn decent income.

[sunnyatlast]

Whoa, she comes across as a vapid little fool.

Obviously, she didn't want to talk about growing up here, since "fools" would accuse her of landing a role/career like this only because she's daughter/granddaughter of the "rich" who fools claim "don't work" for what they've attained.

Vapid? I don't think so:
Megan Boone: (http://www.today.com/video/today/53542298#53542298)

[graciegirl]

Whoa, she comes across as a vapid little fool.


She came across as nervous as most young performers are in an unscripted performance. The Tonight show is a big deal.

[Patty55]

Obviously, she didn't want to talk about growing up here, since "fools" would accuse her of landing a role/career like this only because she's daughter/granddaughter of the "rich" who fools claim "don't work" for what they've attained.

Vapid? I don't think so:
Megan Boone: (http://www.today.com/video/today/53542298#53542298)

My comment had nothing to do with her Villages comment. It was born of her giggling like a schoolgirl and sitting like she had ants in her pants.

[slipcovers]

I think she is a beautiful young lady, nicely dressed and a credit to her family. No heavy makeup or implants like most actresses. I like the line about living her life backward. Her sister is also a lovely young lady. Any other siblings?

[RedChariot]

Whoa, she comes across as a vapid little fool.

Her acting is like a "vapid little fool." She has but one expression to her face. When I watch the show it is only to see James Spacer.

[RedChariot]

She is a gifted actress. I wonder how much time she spends now in the Villages? Probably very little.

Gifted? Oh I think not.

[gerryann]

Her acting is like a "vapid little fool." She has but one expression to her face. When I watch the show it is only to see James Spacer.

Who's James Spacer?........

[KathieI]

My comment had nothing to do with her Villages comment. It was born of her giggling like a schoolgirl and sitting like she had ants in her pants.

So glad to hear you say that. I thought it was me. Had no idea she was part of the family but thought the whole interview (for whatever it was) was childish and dumb. Now that I know she's part of "the family", I won't change my mind, lol.

[The Great Fumar]

If it wasn't for JAMES SPACER it wouldn't be on .........:laugh:

[bxmt54]

I like the show and I like her as an actress in it. I do agree she seemed nervous but Jimmy Fallon and the Tonight Show is a huge thing in the entertainment industry. Personally, I think it is nice she is trying to make a name for herself as an individual and not just depending on the laurels and money of her grandfather. She could just be sitting home drawing off of a trust fund. Somehow, I don't think that is the way the Morae children were raised.

[bxmt54]

James Spader probably wouldn't like being called James Spacer. Be careful...you don't want to get on his Blacklist!

[RedChariot]

James Spader probably wouldn't like being called James Spacer. Be careful...you don't want to get on his Blacklist!

Yes, a typo could get us on the Blacklist.

[Patty55]

I like the show and I like her as an actress in it. I do agree she seemed nervous but Jimmy Fallon and the Tonight Show is a huge thing in the entertainment industry.

HUH? Her grandfather plays golf with sitting Presidents. I'm thinking she's been exposed to bigger deals than Jimmy Fallon.

[Barefoot]

My comment had nothing to do with her Villages comment. It was born of her giggling like a schoolgirl and sitting like she had ants in her pants.

:agree: It was uncomfortable to watch the interview.

[wendyquat]

Whoa, she comes across as a vapid little fool.

I thought she was going to jump off the couch! Must be hyper!

[chachacha]

well, The Villages did not come off looking much better in the Inside Edition clip tonight about singles here who are portrayed as drinking, carousing, of course the Sex on the Square incident with drink named after it. interview with author of Liesureville and good comments from the president of Sumter Singles. i guess it gives us a "mystique" :)

[Bonanza]

IMO, this entire thread isn't even worth mentioning. Most people didn't know who she was and still don't. I don't think there will be any academy awards or emmys in her future. Her appearance was pretty insignificant and the interview was even less so.

[mixsonci]

Maybe all this negative talk will keep people away and we won't have to share our little piece of heaven and deal with more and more crowding. From what I hear, it's getting too crowded now, so let them think what they want and stay away and leave us in peace. I know I'm not there yet...but will be soon and I do own a home there.

[slipcovers]

I don't understand why some people have to make nasty, unkind remarks about this lovely girl. No, she is not a "seasoned actress" because she is not supposed to be. That comes with experience and age, and are far as her appearance...it was impeccable, or perhaps she should come out looking like Cindy Lauper or maybe have a "wardrobe malfunction" . She certainly did no more "giggling" than Jimmy Fallon. Also, her chair was position so that it would have been uncomfortable to talk to Jimmy causing her to adjust herself...big deal.

True, most "old" people do not know her, but if you ask your children they most certainly know Megan Boone. Oh, but I forgot, you probably don't have children as I don't think a parent would make such mean spirited , unkind remarks, about this lovely girl.

[graciegirl]

HUH? Her grandfather plays golf with sitting Presidents. I'm thinking she's been exposed to bigger deals than Jimmy Fallon.

You are right. She didn't present well on this interview or on the one with Kathy and Yoda either.

Our daughter has been involved in Civic theatre for years but can't get up and give a speech and is inherently shy.. I can speak in front of groups but would freeze if I had to remember a long script and stage directions.

I feel bad for Megan Boone because she will be limited because of this unless she can overcome it.. That is the reason some actors start taking drugs.

But I still am glad to see that she has tried to follow her dream and doesn't play any "I am rich" cards.

She is a girl from our town and I am proud of her and I have to believe her grandfather is too, and who knows? She may be a Democrat, most young people are.

Some posters will pick on her only because they don't agree with her grandfather's politics and don't like his financial success.

I would go along with just about anything the Morse's do. As most of you know. I sure hope I am right. I will be devastated and embarrassed if Gary Morse is a greedy, nasty, selfish. old person, as some of you think.

[TVMayor]

well, The Villages did not come off looking much better in the Inside Edition clip tonight about singles here who are portrayed as drinking, carousing, of course the Sex on the Square incident with drink named after it. interview with author of Liesureville and good comments from the president of Sumter Singles. i guess it gives us a "mystique" :)
All that is what sold me on The Villages.:1rotfl:

[graciegirl]

Andrew Blechman is making money on these featured spots.. He must have sold a ton of books after all of this publicity.

The girls posse are waiting for him to set foot on this campus. :popcorn: We are practicing our jeers and have our squirt guns ready....this time filled with sprinkler water from south of 466.

[champion6]

IMO, this entire thread isn't even worth mentioning. Most people didn't know who she was and still don't. I don't think there will be any academy awards or emmys in her future. Her appearance was pretty insignificant and the interview was even less so.It is sad that my original post isn't as important to you as all of your posts are to us. :1rotfl:
Apparently, this thought hasn't occurred to you, "If you can't say somethin' nice, don't say nothin' at all."

[Polar Bear]

IMO, this entire thread isn't even worth mentioning. Most people didn't know who she was and still don't. I don't think there will be any academy awards or emmys in her future. Her appearance was pretty insignificant and the interview was even less so.


I wasn't aware posts on ToTV had to meet a certain significance-level criterion. I thought posts could just relate to something that interested a person for the sake of conversation.

[TVMayor]

I've never watched her act in anything. I'll take your word for it that she's a good actor, Tal. She is Jennifer Parr's daughter. Why is her last name Boone? Is it a stage name?
Well we know H. Gary Morse was born Harold G. Schwartz and Boone is an extension of Morse Blvd on the historical side. So who is the road named after, Jennifer's dad?

[gerryann]

Mean people......

[tomwed]

It was a boring interview and IMHO not her fault. Johnny Carson's gift was that he could bring out the best in people. He could make his guests seem funnier too. Being raised in a retirement community is very interesting.

[smcgirl]

She did a cute interview. The show is a great success!!thanks for sharing. I would love to see her! Thanks for the post.

[2BNTV]

Who's James Spacer?........

Typo. James Spader.

[2BNTV]

I thought she presenter herself as attractive, but was trying too hard to be entertaining.

Johnny Carson always said Gary Cooper was his worst guest, as Gary only gave one word answers.

Are you making a movie.

Yup.

Is it a western.

Yup.

Do you kill the bad guy.

Yup.

It was a painful interview.

Let's cut her some slack as it is very scary to go outside your comfort zone, to do something your not comfortable doing.

[Bonny]

She was on the Today show with the guy who plays her husband, Tom Keen, after the season finale. She was wonderful. It was a great calm interesting interview.
When I saw her with Jimmy Fallon, I couldn't believe it was the same person. She was very silly acting and almost jumped out of her seat several times. I am not a fan of Jimmy Fallon. I think he makes his guests look silly sometimes. It definitely did not do her justice to be on there.
She does a great job on the Blacklist show but I'm not sure where she would go after this. I wish her all the best.
I love the Morse, Boone, Parr family and hope they all do well.

[Patty55]

The irony is that she is far more well known than her family or TV. She's in her 30's, been acting for 13 years, has credits to her name. Perhaps it's time for to remove growing up in a retirement community from her bio.

I know people whose children had performance anxiety, they saw a sports psychiatrist, it helped. IMO she needs to get a little polishing up and needs to set boundaries (ie NO QUESTIONS ABOUT SEX IN THE SQUARE).

[DougB]

Maybe she was stoned.

[Bonanza]

So glad to hear you say that. I thought it was me. Had no idea she was part of the family but thought the whole interview (for whatever it was) was childish and dumb. Now that I know she's part of "the family", I won't change my mind, lol.

Gifted? Oh I think not.

Her acting is like a "vapid little fool." She has but one expression to her face. When I watch the show it is only to see James Spacer.

My comment had nothing to do with her Villages comment. It was born of her giggling like a schoolgirl and sitting like she had ants in her pants.

:agree: It was uncomfortable to watch the interview.

I thought she was going to jump off the couch! Must be hyper!

It is sad that my original post isn't as important to you as all of your posts are to us. :1rotfl:
Apparently, this thought hasn't occurred to you, "If you can't say somethin' nice, don't say nothin' at all."

What's sad is that for whatever the reason, you singled me out from the many posts (see above) for what you are saying, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." Of course, what you are saying to me is nice . . . yeah -- real nice!!!

Like you, I am entitled to my opinion. Obviously, there are many others who feel the same way I do; the above posts are only versed differently. You should be embarrassed but probably aren't. I am not a yes person to simply win accolades. I will tell it like it is without sugar coating it.

[Bonanza]

I wasn't aware posts on ToTV had to meet a certain significance-level criterion. I thought posts could just relate to something that interested a person for the sake of conversation.

While you said it differently,
thank you for clarifying what posts are on TOTV;
they are all individual opinions and to each, his own.

[B767drvr]

I don't understand why some people have to make nasty, unkind remarks about this lovely girl. No, she is not a "seasoned actress" because she is not supposed to be. That comes with experience and age, and are far as her appearance...it was impeccable, or perhaps she should come out looking like Cindy Lauper or maybe have a "wardrobe malfunction" . She certainly did no more "giggling" than Jimmy Fallon. Also, her chair was position so that it would have been uncomfortable to talk to Jimmy causing her to adjust herself...big deal.

True, most "old" people do not know her, but if you ask your children they most certainly know Megan Boone. Oh, but I forgot, you probably don't have children as I don't think a parent would make such mean spirited , unkind remarks, about this lovely girl.

:agree: EXACTLY my sentiments slipcovers!

[sunnyatlast]

She did say at the outset (when Jimmy noted she looked a little reluctant to be there) that she was nervous but "the people back-stage here are nicer than anywhere else in New York City". To me that clearly meant she was expecting, from experience, to be needled….needled about things that have nothing to do with her acting career...

...like the fact that her mom and grandfather are "rich" and raised her in a town that is safe and carefree for people of any age.

In these NBC interviews, I'd be pretty sure it is the writers and hosts--not Ms. Boone herself--that bring out the retirement community background and get to the subject of The Villages, where they prejudge it's nothing but old, "rich", white, righty, wrinklies.

The NBC hosts almost make more of that than her work on the television series--a role that thousands of talented, pretty young actresses would do "anything" to get, including getting lip injections that look swollen like they got a million bee stings, or grotesque DDD implants that swell up to the shoulders in front. Her natural beauty without false eyelashes etc. is enviable to those who'd do anything to have her role.

[Taltarzac725]

She did say at the outset (when Jimmy noted she looked a little reluctant to be there) that she was nervous but "the people back-stage here are nicer than anywhere else in New York City". To me that clearly meant she was expecting, from experience, to be needled….needled about things that have nothing to do with her acting career...

...like the fact that her mom and grandfather are "rich" and raised her in a town that is safe and carefree for people of any age.

In these NBC interviews, I'd be pretty sure it is the writers and hosts--not Ms. Boone herself--that bring out the retirement community background and get to the subject of The Villages, where they prejudge it's nothing but old, "rich", white, righty, wrinklies.

The NBC hosts almost make more of that than her work on the television series--a role that thousands of talented, pretty young actresses would do "anything" to get, including getting lip injections that look swollen like they got a million bee stings, or grotesque DDD implants that swell up to the shoulders in front. Her natural beauty without false eyelashes etc. is enviable to those who'd do anything to have her role.

Nicely said. She seems to be handling stuff quite well IMHO.

[Patty55]

She did say at the outset (when Jimmy noted she looked a little reluctant to be there) that she was nervous but "the people back-stage here are nicer than anywhere else in New York City". To me that clearly meant she was expecting, from experience, to be needled….needled about things that have nothing to do with her acting career...

...like the fact that her mom and grandfather are "rich" and raised her in a town that is safe and carefree for people of any age.

In these NBC interviews, I'd be pretty sure it is the writers and hosts--not Ms. Boone herself--that bring out the retirement community background and get to the subject of The Villages, where they prejudge it's nothing but old, "rich", white, righty, wrinklies.

The NBC hosts almost make more of that than her work on the television series--a role that thousands of talented, pretty young actresses would do "anything" to get, including getting lip injections that look swollen like they got a million bee stings, or grotesque DDD implants that swell up to the shoulders in front. Her natural beauty without false eyelashes etc. is enviable to those who'd do anything to have her role.

Hate to break it to you all, most people have never heard of TV, GM or her mother. If growing up in a retirement community continually comes up it's because she somewhere along the way put it in her bio. Since then she has her own accomplishments, she should drop it.

On her own she has landed a spot on a hit show, she spent 13 years to get where she is, I don't think it had anything to do with family connections. If the family pulled strings it wouldn't have taken 13 years.

[Taltarzac725]

Hate to break it to you all, most people have never heard of TV, GM or her mother. If growing up in a retirement community continually comes up it's because she somewhere along the way put it in her bio. Since then she has her own accomplishments, she should drop it.

On her own she has landed a spot on a hit show, she spent 13 years to get where she is, I don't think it had anything to do with family connections. If the family pulled strings it wouldn't have taken 13 years.

Hollywood is mostly Democrats. I would expect that being from the richest family from the Villages which also calls various shots in FL and national Republican politics would work against her towards her family pulling strings. There are various well connected Republicans in Hollywood but I do not see them behind the career of Megan Boone. She has worked very hard to get where she is now IMHO. And these shows like Blacklist are usually about ratings which has very little to do with politics.

[TVMayor]

Hate to break it to you all, most people have never heard of TV, GM or her mother. If growing up in a retirement community continually comes up it's because she somewhere along the way put it in her bio. Since then she has her own accomplishments, she should drop it.

On her own she has landed a spot on a hit show, she spent 13 years to get where she is, I don't think it had anything to do with family connections. If the family pulled strings it wouldn't have taken 13 years.
More likely if the family pulled string she would be in Washington.

By the way she is the family, her estimated worth is way over $200M.

[sunnyatlast]

Hate to break it to you all, most people have never heard of TV, GM or her mother. If growing up in a retirement community continually comes up it's because she somewhere along the way put it in her bio. Since then she has her own accomplishments, she should drop it.

On her own she has landed a spot on a hit show, she spent 13 years to get where she is, I don't think it had anything to do with family connections. If the family pulled strings it wouldn't have taken 13 years.

Hate to break it to you, but TV is very well known because of the Romney-Ryan campaign sessions here in 2012 and the media helped it be known as the mecca of only old, rich, white righties.

[slipcovers]

Even thou her family is rich, she attended and graduated from public school. She is very sophisticated and wholesome, and a real Lady. And, I find it really pathetic that some senior citizens could call her a "vapid little fool"

[B767drvr]

Even thou her family is rich, she attended and graduated from public school. She is very sophisticated and wholesome, and a real Lady. And, I find it really pathetic that some senior citizens could call her a "vapid little fool"

Again, I agree. I fail to understand the animosity toward this lovely young lady. She did not portray TV negatively, so why not simply wish her the best and move on?

[Patty55]

Hate to break it to you, but TV is very well known because of the Romney-Ryan campaign sessions here in 2012 and the media helped it be known as the mecca of only old, rich, white righties.

Really? Say "rich" to most people and TV is nowhere on the list. Let's see, we have Scarsdale, Sagaponeck, McLean, Darien, Lake Forest, Malibu, TV, Boca Point, Palm Beach. Yep, they all say "Rich" to me. (Just so you all know, I've never heard anyone with money use that word unless they are describing their dessert.)

In response to other comments, I never said she was a "vapid little fool", I said she came across as a vapid little fool-there is a world of difference. I don't know the girl, I'm assuming none of you do either.

I still stand by my statement that she could use a little polish, guess Belleview High School dropped the ball on this one.:1rotfl:

My Gawd, what did the sales office do to you all?

[B767drvr]

Really? Say "rich" to most people and TV is nowhere on the list. Let's see, we have Scarsdale, Sagaponeck, McLean, Darien, Lake Forest, Malibu, TV, Boca Point, Palm Beach. Yep, they all say "Rich" to me. (Just so you all know, I've never heard anyone with money use that word unless they are describing their dessert.)

In response to other comments, I never said she was a "vapid little fool", I said she came across as a vapid little fool-there is a world of difference. I don't know the girl, I'm assuming none of you do either.

I still stand by my statement that she could use a little polish, guess Belleview High School dropped the ball on this one.:1rotfl:

My Gawd, what did the sales office do to you all?

Just WOW! :ohdear:

(How many cats do you have? :1rotfl:)

[rdhdleo]

Megan Boone, daughter of Jennifer Parr, was on The Tonight Show on 9/22/14. She talks about growing up in a retirement community.

Megan Boone Grew Up in a Retirement Village | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | NBC (http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/segments/12226)

Thanks for sharing. Let me say my husband and I really enjoy the Blacklist and actors in it, however that interview was really painful to watch on so many levels.
I do think over time she will improve her interviewing skills she's a lovely young woman.

[slipcovers]

For all the critical posters of Megan Boone, please watch the "performance" of Nicole Kidman last Wednesday, Jan 6th, on Jimmy Fallon.

[gerryann]

For all the critical posters of Megan Boone, please watch the "performance" of Nicole Kidman last Wednesday, Jan 6th, on Jimmy Fallon.

Huh? What was wrong with Nicole Kidman on the tonight show? I thought she was adorable. And, the talk about the "date" was hysterical.

[joldnol]

Hate to break it to you all, most people have never heard of TV, GM or her mother. If growing up in a retirement community continually comes up it's because she somewhere along the way put it in her bio.
.

TV is not very well known in the rest of the state outside of Central Florida. I'm a native Floridian and had never heard of it until an NPR report four years ago. When I would tell friends about TV they had never heard of it either. TV does virtually no advertising in Florida. My niece in Cali tells me it's advertised heavily there.