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catlover79 · 02-02-2010, 01:25 AM

Susan Dey played Jo March in the 1978 miniseries adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel, Little Women. Ironically, this Partridge would play sibling to a Brady (Eve Plumb, who played Beth). I had my doubts about Susan Dey in such a tomboyish, complex role as Jo, but I think she was even better than Winona Ryder was in the 1994 theatrical version.

I do have to say that Susan Dey having William Shatner, of all people, playing her love interest, struck me as odd. But somehow they made it work!! I highly recommend this movie - it also stars such well-known actors as Meredith Baxter, Cliff Potts, Greer Garson and Robert Young. Here are some pics!

Jude The Obscure · 02-05-2010, 11:31 PM

I enjoyed seeing this a year or so ago when I rented it from Netflix! i just wish they would also release the short lived series that followed this on NBC

catlover79 · 02-05-2010, 11:50 PM

How many episodes did it last? On a different note, I am struck by how much Ann Dusenberry (Amy) looks like Kirsten Dunst, who played young Amy in the 1994 silver screen release.

Pitooey · 02-06-2010, 09:12 AM

Oooooooooooooo It looks good. I noticed on Scene 49 Robert Young.

catlover79 · 02-06-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitooey

Oooooooooooooo It looks good. I noticed on Scene 49 Robert Young.

That's him!! He played Grandpa Laurence.

Jude The Obscure · 02-26-2010, 04:35 PM

Not sure, Monika--maybe 4 episodes.....I just read about the cast changes which prolly explained why fans quickly rejected the series. Meredith Baxter was committed to Family, but I'm not sure why Susan Dey didn't return, nor William Shatner. Eve came back as lookalike cousin Lissa, but I'm sure that was taking things a bit too far.

catlover79 · 02-26-2010, 04:40 PM

^ Yeah, bringing Eve back as a lookalike cousin seems pretty contrived. Thanks for the info.

02-02-2010, 01:25 AM	#1
catlover79 Moderator Forum Legend God Bless Val Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 67,605	Susan Dey in 1978's Little Women Susan Dey played Jo March in the 1978 miniseries adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel, Little Women. Ironically, this Partridge would play sibling to a Brady (Eve Plumb, who played Beth). I had my doubts about Susan Dey in such a tomboyish, complex role as Jo, but I think she was even better than Winona Ryder was in the 1994 theatrical version. I do have to say that Susan Dey having William Shatner, of all people, playing her love interest, struck me as odd. But somehow they made it work!! I highly recommend this movie - it also stars such well-known actors as Meredith Baxter, Cliff Potts, Greer Garson and Robert Young. Here are some pics! Attached Images __________________ "Jesus loves you and He approves this message." "I'm alive. I'm feeling good. I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can." - Valerie Harper, March 2013

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Pitooey Forum Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 14,993	Oooooooooooooo It looks good. I noticed on Scene 49 Robert Young. __________________ Pitooey... AKA JennyLee - I love the Monkees all over again! *SAY NO TO DRUGS* Jesus saves...

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02-05-2010, 11:31 PM	#2
Jude The Obscure Senior Member Retired Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,277	I enjoyed seeing this a year or so ago when I rented it from Netflix! i just wish they would also release the short lived series that followed this on NBC

02-05-2010, 11:50 PM	#3
catlover79 Moderator Forum Legend God Bless Val Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 67,605	How many episodes did it last? On a different note, I am struck by how much Ann Dusenberry (Amy) looks like Kirsten Dunst, who played young Amy in the 1994 silver screen release.

02-26-2010, 04:35 PM	#6
Jude The Obscure Senior Member Retired Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,277	Not sure, Monika--maybe 4 episodes.....I just read about the cast changes which prolly explained why fans quickly rejected the series. Meredith Baxter was committed to Family, but I'm not sure why Susan Dey didn't return, nor William Shatner. Eve came back as lookalike cousin Lissa, but I'm sure that was taking things a bit too far.

02-26-2010, 04:40 PM	#7
catlover79 Moderator Forum Legend God Bless Val Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 67,605	^ Yeah, bringing Eve back as a lookalike cousin seems pretty contrived. Thanks for the info.