[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by KathieI

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.

Originally Posted by RedChariot

Gifted? Oh I think not.

Originally Posted by RedChariot

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.

Originally Posted by Patty55

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.

Originally Posted by Barefoot

It was uncomfortable to watch the interview.

Originally Posted by wendyquat

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

Originally Posted by champion6;9***40

It is sad that my original post isn't as important to you as all of your posts are to us.
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]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear;9***54

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by Patty55

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]

Originally Posted by Patty55

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]

Originally Posted by Patty55

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]

Originally Posted by 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"

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]

Originally Posted by sunnyatlast

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.

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

[B767drvr]

Originally Posted by Patty55

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.

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

Just WOW!

(How many cats do you have? )

[rdhdleo]

Originally Posted by 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

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.