Peridot...I was never aware that Richard Burton was asked about appearing in "The Sting." I only know what was said by the producers of the film (Zanuck & Brown), among others in the industry. They also talked about the difficulties of obtaining a suitable Quint for their production of "Jaws."'They spoke about Boone at length in reference to both films.
Lest you judge ME for relaying what was well known around Hollywood at the time, and in the years since, I LOVED Richard Boone in everything he did. I STILL watch HGWT, even though I've seen every episode at least twice. I respected the man, and couldn't give a crap if he drank like a fish and smoked like a chimney.
I don't NEED lectures from you...my dad was a WWII vet (Navy, just like Boone), and HE piloted a Higgins Boat at Saipan and Okinawa, under fire the entire time.
I don't appreciate being attacked in such a manner. I wasn't taking shots at RB, or anyone else. I'm also not indicating any displeasure with his looks, as he had a well documented accident during HGWT that he spent a fair amount of time recovering from, even wearing a beard during production while he healed.
No disrespect toward RB or anyone suffering PTSS was EVER intended, especially since I wasn't aware he suffered from it. I was relaying what said by the people involved, that coincided with what I've heard from reliable sources through the years.
I have many friends in the movie business who were around in the 40's, and others who were there in the years since. I don't believe everything that's "tossed around" about everyone, especially the crap that someone convinced Maureen O'Hara put in her book about RB, Peter Lawford, and the "Long Grey Line" incident she related about John Ford.
I don't repeat idle gossip ANYWHERE, as it's not only impolite to do so, but shows a great deal of disrespect for the person(s) it's attached to.
If you wish to further amplify your complaint regarding my comments, my I suggest you do it via PM, as this forum is not appropriate for such a purpose.
Lastly, I meant no disrespect toward Richard Boone with any of my comments, but I stand by ALL of them, as they HAVE been confirmed by more than one source.
To the members OTHER than Peridot and myself, I sincerely hope you'll forgive this exchange, and not let it affect your participation here.