When Blake Edwards cast Bo Derek in “10”
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Blake Edwards cast Bo Derek as the “perfect woman” in his film “10.”
Blake Edwards was looking to cast the “perfect woman” in his film “10” and offered the role to Bo Derek, whose performance shot her to stardom. “Blake changed my life forever,” said Derek.
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When Blake Edwards cast Bo Derek in “10”
Clip: 8/27/2024 | 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Blake Edwards was looking to cast the “perfect woman” in his film “10” and offered the role to Bo Derek, whose performance shot her to stardom. “Blake changed my life forever,” said Derek.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(upbeat music) - I was married to my husband, John Derek, who was a filmmaker, and I got this call from a mutual friend.
She said, "Blake Edwards is looking for this perfect woman on a scale of 1 to 10."
They sent me the script and my husband said, "It's a great part, if you were ready, you would get it, but you're not ready and it's about time someone else tell you you're not ready."
But I came home with the part.
Blake changed my life forever.
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Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames
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Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series. (2m 14s)
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames (ASL Trailer)
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Preview the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series. (2m 14s)
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames (EAD + OC Trailer)
Preview the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series. (2m 37s)
Blake Edwards’ children reflect on their father
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Jennifer and Geoffrey Edwards reminisce on their father. (1m 14s)
How Paul Feig discovered directing by watching “The Pink Panther”
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Paul Feig discovered directing by watching “The Pink Panther.” (1m 16s)
When Blake Edwards gave filmmaker Rob Marshall his iconic viewfinder
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Rob Marshall recounts the touching moment when Blake Edwards gifted him his viewfinder. (1m 52s)
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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...