Summary
Everyone lovesDanny DeVito, and theycan’t get enough of his humor.
He kills it in all his productions; he’s got something for every generation.
Every generation knows him for something different and continues to sing his praises forhis iconic characters.
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But what about his early years?
Then, at the center, holding the gang together, was Alex Reiger (Judd Hirsch).
For many serious actors, it was considered second-tier, next to film or theatre.
He was really drawn to the story, and the characters were well-developed.
So, DeVito plotted how he could make alasting impression on his audition.
Let’s face it: tact is overrated.
“Then, there was a one-second pause where DeVito held his breath.
This was the moment that would decide his fate.
Here, he stands in front of the biggest names in television.
But it all started with the cheap, cantankerous, short-fused Louie De Palma.
Once DeVito was cast, he made the character his own.
How could he not?
The first thing DeVito did when he was cast wasdecorate the cage.
He was a fan ofMarlon BrandoandRobert DeNiroand got a picture from the filmTaxi Driverto put in the cage.
It made Louie a more interesting character and humanized him.
Louie is one of the funniest of the bunch and has impeccable chemistry with all his cast mates.
But Brooks was determined to get him on the show.
Not only did Hirsch impact the audiences, but he also had quite an impact on his cast mates.
Both Marilu Henner and Tony Danza agreed that Hirsch wasexceptional in terms of his acting abilities and versatility.
They thought the exact same about Danny DeVito.
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