Harrison Ford Was Up For The Role Of Mike Stivic...Would He've Made A Good Meathead? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-29-2011, 01:05 AM

Apparently, he turned down the role and it eventually went to Rob Reiner. Do you think he could've made a decent Mike?

Marvo301 · 01-29-2011, 01:39 AM

No I can't see Harrison Ford as Mike Stivic. Rob Reiner was a liberal in real life and so he brought a lot of himself and his real beliefs to the role of Mike. And I don't think anyone else could have played that role as well or as personally as he did.

Vince53 · 01-29-2011, 10:28 AM

Harrison Ford just doesn't LOOK like a Meat Head.

catlover79 · 01-29-2011, 11:15 AM

Wow, I never knew that. I just can't imagine anyone else playing Meathead other than Rob Reiner.

Retro4Life · 01-29-2011, 11:51 AM

It's hard to say for sure, but I think like so many successful shows, AITF just won the casting lottery when they cast the four people that they did.

And it seems to have worked out for everyone involved, Mr. Ford included.

catlover79 · 01-29-2011, 11:54 AM

Yes, I don't think Mr. Ford had anything to worry about.

Sterling Holobyte · 01-29-2011, 11:57 AM

I actually think Harrison would have made a good "meathead". If you watch Harrison Ford in interviews, he seems rather "meathead-ish", in a more dopie sort of way. I think he could have pulled it off.

And the fact that Rob Reiner was a stout liberal I guess just means that he didn't have to stretch his acting skills(what he had of them) very much.

Vince53 · 01-31-2011, 04:36 PM

My wife just looked up "Bob Reiner" on the internet, and he still looks like a Meat Head.

But Harrison Ford? I'm sorry, but that face just does not say "Meat Head."

01-29-2011, 01:05 AM	#1
Brian Damage Moderator Forum Legend I'm Rich Bitch Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 62,155	Harrison Ford Was Up For The Role Of Mike Stivic...Would He've Made A Good Meathead? Apparently, he turned down the role and it eventually went to Rob Reiner. Do you think he could've made a decent Mike? __________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

01-29-2011, 01:39 AM	#2
Marvo301 Forum Veteran I got a rock. Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 16,489	No I can't see Harrison Ford as Mike Stivic. Rob Reiner was a liberal in real life and so he brought a lot of himself and his real beliefs to the role of Mike. And I don't think anyone else could have played that role as well or as personally as he did. __________________ Only a life lived for others is worth living. Alfred Einstein A life isn't worth living unless it has impact on other lives. Jackie Robinson Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin

01-29-2011, 11:15 AM	#4
catlover79 Moderator Forum Legend God Bless Val Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 67,665	Wow, I never knew that. I just can't imagine anyone else playing Meathead other than Rob Reiner. __________________ "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

01-29-2011, 11:51 AM	#5
Retro4Life Senior Member Accept No Substitutes Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 5,061	It's hard to say for sure, but I think like so many successful shows, AITF just won the casting lottery when they cast the four people that they did. And it seems to have worked out for everyone involved, Mr. Ford included. __________________ Alex Reiger :[Trying to convince Louie not to antagonize Bobby] "It's not hard to make people feel bad about their lives. What's hard is making people feel good about their lives."

01-29-2011, 11:57 AM	#7
Sterling Holobyte Senior Member Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,690	I actually think Harrison would have made a good "meathead". If you watch Harrison Ford in interviews, he seems rather "meathead-ish", in a more dopie sort of way. I think he could have pulled it off. And the fact that Rob Reiner was a stout liberal I guess just means that he didn't have to stretch his acting skills(what he had of them) very much. __________________ Luke: "... Is the dark side stronger?" Yoda: "No, no, no. Quicker, easier, more seductive." --------------------------------------------------- Yoda: "Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny." My First Blog:http://saturdayfunnies.blogspot.com/

01-29-2011, 10:28 AM	#3
Vince53 Forum Regular Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2010 Location: Chapala, Mexico Posts: 492	Harrison Ford just doesn't LOOK like a Meat Head.

01-29-2011, 11:54 AM	#6
catlover79 Moderator Forum Legend God Bless Val Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 67,665	Yes, I don't think Mr. Ford had anything to worry about.

01-31-2011, 04:36 PM	#8
Vince53 Forum Regular Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2010 Location: Chapala, Mexico Posts: 492	My wife just looked up "Bob Reiner" on the internet, and he still looks like a Meat Head. But Harrison Ford? I'm sorry, but that face just does not say "Meat Head."

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