Tuesday, April 10, 2012

I is for Ivy Lynn



Welcome to the A to Z Blogging Challenge where I will post on a word
featuring a different letter of the alphabet each day of the month of April.
My theme for this challenge is Female TV Characters.



Ivy Lynn- "SMASH"

THE STORY: Ivy Lynn and Karen Cartwright are battling it out to play the part of Marilyn Monroe in a new Broadway musical.


UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Ivy's mother was a Broadway legend, so Ivy grew up in the world of the theatre. She's a talented singer and dancer but her insecurities cause problems. She pops pills and has no qualms about using her sex appeal to get what she wants. And she wants to be "Marilyn." Or else.


What's your favorite Marilyn Monroe movie?

22 comments:

Heather M. Gardner said...

I started watching this show but it was too much drama too soon. I guess that was the point.
I like your theme.
Some great TV character women in your list.
Heather

Jack Edwards Poetry said...

A great post. My favourite Marilyn Monroe film has to be 'Some like it Hot'


All the best,
Jack

Luana Krause said...

Heather: It's a great show. I love theatre so the setting appeals to me on that level. Debra Messing is wonderful as the songwriter for the musical.

Luana Krause said...

Jack: Mine, too! I never get tired of that movie. Jack Lemmon is hilarious!

Grammy said...

Hi, I enjoyed "Seven Year Itch" with Tom Ewell. She was also excellent in "Bus Stop". Enjoyed your blog posts. Hopping on to see some more. Best regards to you. Ruby

anthony stemke said...

"Some Like it Hot" was a very funny movie.

Craig Edwards said...

Not a show I watch, but she's certainly a fetching young thing.

Belle said...

I think, 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' was my favorite and then 'How to Marry a Millionaire'. I liked her in comedies, didn't care for her dramatic movies.

danneromero said...

intriguing... is there more?

Unknown said...

Greetings! Great theme! I wanted to get involved with Smash but just didn't have the time for a new show. Maybe over the summer because it does look so good! Have a great April!

Dusty

Sue said...

oh dear, I'm way out of my depth with TV characters. I rarely watch TV. But I will say 'Hi" and hope you're enjoying the challenge!
Sue: An A-Z of Climate Matters

Luana Krause said...

Hi, Grammy: Seven Year Itch was awesome. She also did a bit part in All About Eve.

Luana Krause said...

Anthony: Some Like It Hot is classic. Best Monroe Ever!

Luana Krause said...

Craig: Ivy Lynn is gorgeous. She sings and dances, too!

Luana Krause said...

Belle: I love both those movies! I agree, she was much better in comedies.

Luana Krause said...

Dannerromero: I'm hooked on Smash. One of the best new shows I've seen in a long time. Thanks for stopping by. Happy blogging!

Luana Krause said...

Dusty: I know what you mean about starting new shows. There are only so many shows a person has time to watch.

Luana Krause said...

Hi, Sue: Thanks for stopping by! The challenge is fun and I'm enjoying a whole bunch of new blogs!

Shannon Lawrence said...

Hmmm, isn't that sort of how the real Marilyn Monroe was? She should be a shoe-in!

Shannon at The Warrior Muse, co-host of the 2012 #atozchallenge! Twitter: @AprilA2Z

Luana Krause said...

Shannon: You're right. The character Ivy is very similar to Marilyn. It will be interesting to see how everything turns out.

Haddock said...

Good to see all the yesteryear movie actresses.
I did see a movie about Marilyn. I don't remember the name, but after watching the movie, I felt sad for her.

Luana Krause said...

Haddock, thanks for stopping by. This photo of "Ivy Lynn" is stunning.