Love me some Christine Baranski. Classy lady and great actress. Wish she were in more movies! I swear this woman ages at half the rate of normal people.
"Break a Leg" comes from the old vaudeville shows. They would bring a ton of acts to the show but you'd only get paid if you actually got on stage - didn't matter how long you were on stage. if you could break past the side curtain (leg) you get a paycheck! it has nothing to do with injuring body parts or being superstitious - it's literally "here's hoping you get paid today"
that is one interpretation. however the story goes back to the days of Shakespeare when the actors took deep bows until the applause ends. the danger was if you take too many bows you will "break your leg" often pictured as an actor taking his hat off with a wild sweep and a deep bow. If the applause is too long you might break your leg. the bow is a form of bending your leg. thus "break your leg" - most Canadian actors know the phrase with this interpretation. at least the ones that I know. I cannot believe that those that went to Julliard did not know this too.
“May you break your leg,” by which it was meant that the evening’s performance would be of such grandeur that the actor would be obliged to break his leg - that is bend his knee - in a deep bow acknowledging the audience’s applause.
Another version I’ve heard is that the old stages used to be built on legs. The idea was that the actors would do such amazing work that they would break the legs of the stage.
I hope Christine gets an Emmy nomination this year, being on all access, it's missing the campaign for voters. Season 2 was brilliant...such. amazing work on that show. The only bad thing is there is only a dozen or so episodes each season. The addition of Audra McDonald this season was fantastic!
Wooow! I love her so much! Christine is awesome, she is a great actress, a great dancer, a great singer... just a great, lovely, strong, shining person. Stay in the way you are, lady!
Late to the party but interesting fact about “Break a leg”. A “leg” was a wooden reel that held the curtain on the stage. The idea is that rolling the curtain up and down too much would break the leg. So, if the show was a huge success, the curtain would be going up and down so much for the curtain call that it would break. So wishing someone in theatre “break a leg” is to say, I hope it’s a success.
I remember seeing her in "Bowfinger" as a child and justing being so fascinated by her lol... she's one of those people you just take notice of and remember. So classy.
Christine is everything: elegant, well-educated, smart, fast thinker, beaaaautiful and do not have fear of saying things. All my respect. Kiss from Brazil.
Io trovo che Cristine sia un attrice meravigliosa , bella , elegante e molto brillante. Oltretutto una voce meravigliosa. Peccato che qui in Italia non si vede spesso in tv . Ma io la ammiro molto
Love this show and that clip was a TERRIBLE representation of it. Who will look at that and think "well damn, I HAVE TO check this out!". Come on CBS! it's your show :/
I doubt it. She's not a producer so she shouldn't have an input in such matters. Heck, even big hollywood stars don't know which clip will be shown on talk shows half of the time.
god is a hard act to follow. stephen: yeah... just ask Jesus. such a great comeback, so quick on the draw. this is why i love colbert. the swift off the cuff wit.
doh! yes you are quite right. i corrected it. i am a teacher and i have a crap load of school work to do this weekend so i think it was a freudian slip. lol
Christine is a very charming and confident woman. She is brilliant
she is so elegant. I could watch her for eons
I don't know if the word is elegant for me, but she certainly has a magnetism that sucks me in.
Beygent Mich perfect descriptor - she really is
I want a full version of that song with her singing it solo!
Christine is an amazing actress and I love the Good Fight.
She’s amazing, from day one of her career.
She delivers lines like nobody else. Terrific actress.
I love her voice 😍😍😍
What an iconic, awesome lady! I could listen to her talk all day
her voice is utterly mesmerizing
Her voice is like ASMR and she is a absolutely amazing person. I’m bisexual so I literally cannot stop watching her!
I love her voice!
This woman is 65 years old, for Pete's sake! Does she age at all?
only 2 years older than me...and wow...I agree
She does, she just ages gracefully
They should put a picture of her next the the "elegant" entry in dictionary
"this is how you do elegant"
Yes!
Christine Baranski is my eternal love
She is really funny
Her singing left me speechless 😍😍😍
WOW! She looks better than ever!
Love me some Christine Baranski. Classy lady and great actress. Wish she were in more movies! I swear this woman ages at half the rate of normal people.
she will always be that wicked funny Marianne on Cybill, few compare to Christine Baranski. she really is a class act.
"Break a Leg" comes from the old vaudeville shows. They would bring a ton of acts to the show but you'd only get paid if you actually got on stage - didn't matter how long you were on stage. if you could break past the side curtain (leg) you get a paycheck! it has nothing to do with injuring body parts or being superstitious - it's literally "here's hoping you get paid today"
that is one interpretation. however the story goes back to the days of Shakespeare when the actors took deep bows until the applause ends. the danger was if you take too many bows you will "break your leg" often pictured as an actor taking his hat off with a wild sweep and a deep bow. If the applause is too long you might break your leg. the bow is a form of bending your leg. thus "break your leg" - most Canadian actors know the phrase with this interpretation. at least the ones that I know. I cannot believe that those that went to Julliard did not know this too.
“May you break your leg,” by which it was meant that the evening’s performance would be of such grandeur that the actor would be obliged to break his leg - that is bend his knee - in a deep bow acknowledging the audience’s applause.
Mitch Gold I haven't heard this interpretation. Interesting
Another version I’ve heard is that the old stages used to be built on legs. The idea was that the actors would do such amazing work that they would break the legs of the stage.
Christine Baranski is a knock out :D
I love Christine Baranski!!!
She’s so charming! ❤️
"Please welcome Christrine Baranski!"
One of my all time favourite actresses
My goodness shes gorgeous!!!
I hope Christine gets an Emmy nomination this year, being on all access, it's missing the campaign for voters. Season 2 was brilliant...such. amazing work on that show. The only bad thing is there is only a dozen or so episodes each season. The addition of Audra McDonald this season was fantastic!
Bam! My breakfast routine took a whole new turn! Christine is such an icon.
She is so charming and elegant, love her
Such an amazing talent - love her!
The Great Chriatine Baranski ❤💙💜💖💗💘
Yay! Can't wait for season 2! Love Christine.
She is sensational
Love you Christine Baranski, always have.
I LOVE HER !!!! She is freakin amazing , spectacular, you rock girl
Now there’s someone that should already have an EGOT.
Wooow! I love her so much! Christine is awesome, she is a great actress, a great dancer, a great singer... just a great, lovely, strong, shining person. Stay in the way you are, lady!
Christine is the most wonderful woman. She's my Fantasy Girl!
Great job, Baranski!
she is amazing
YAY!!!!! I'm so happy!!!! Loved season one. Love you Christine and all the cast members 😀
She's a great actress, smart, funny and gorgeous.
I love her, she's so classy & elegant !!!
I'm a new fan of Christine Baranski, and I loved this! She's so elegant and cool. Love the Good fight
💜 christine, immensely & multi talented actress 🙌🏻💫🔥🍀
Late to the party but interesting fact about “Break a leg”. A “leg” was a wooden reel that held the curtain on the stage. The idea is that rolling the curtain up and down too much would break the leg. So, if the show was a huge success, the curtain would be going up and down so much for the curtain call that it would break. So wishing someone in theatre “break a leg” is to say, I hope it’s a success.
So much beauty, talent, and wisdom in one package. Just unfair
I loved her in The Birdcage.
RIP Robin. 😢😇😕
I still have yet to see TGF, but Christine is just such an unusually charming, attractive, and talented human being.
I remember seeing her in "Bowfinger" as a child and justing being so fascinated by her lol... she's one of those people you just take notice of and remember. So classy.
Love her so much! Beautiful voice
She has to be one of the best people I have ever watched and heard sing. I would love to get some voice lessons from her.
I'd die for Christiane's laughter.
I love Christine Baranski. I'll check out The Good Fight just for her.
I want this on Spotify! I can't! ♥
I totally love Christine! First saw her as Maryann Thorpe, followed her after that. She is amazing!
Christine is everything: elegant, well-educated, smart, fast thinker, beaaaautiful and do not have fear of saying things. All my respect. Kiss from Brazil.
Really really really love to see you guys take it to Broadway!!! Please remember to take it to Shanghai, China💗
Wow, Christine Beranski is my WCW. She is so amazing and funny as hell.
HAHA I love her! She is one of my favorite actresses
That outfit! Love it
i love Christine so much
Io trovo che Cristine sia un attrice meravigliosa , bella , elegante e molto brillante. Oltretutto una voce meravigliosa. Peccato che qui in Italia non si vede spesso in tv .
Ma io la ammiro molto
Wow, now that's a GUEST!! Christine is quite the deal!
love her . what a voice
never knew Leonard's mom can be so awesome
Never watched her as Maryanne on Cybill? LMAO...and the outfits she wore were the best!
stormwatcher59 no I haven't. If you've any good suggestions. Please do
Amazon Prime has full episodes but there are some clips of the show here on you tube.
ua-cam.com/video/pVWeCaIFTr0/v-deo.html
I love Christine. She is such a delight and a very beautiful, classy woman.
Love The Good Fight and she is fantastic in it. In everything, really.
heheh love the lyrics. Love Christine and her character.
she will always be the camp councillor from the Addams family to me
She was FAB in The Good Wife and equally good in the The Good Fight
She played a great roll on BIg Bang as leonard mom
Christine Baranski is my hero!
The guy at 6:00 lol having a good time lol "JAJA!".
"It's the Good Fiiight!" I can't even.... lol... they should put this into an extra video in one of the seasons
This is amazing 😭❤
I love her! She's so charming and funny!
what a charming and featly poised lady.
She's so classy, elegant, beautiful and talented, and extremely funny on top of everything
Amazing voice!!!!
The Harvey Weinstein joke is SO underrated 🤣
I want the whole song
God I love this women 😍
If Archer ever gets a movie deal, she needs to be in it.
Damn, has she not aged since 'Cybil'?
Looking good! 😉
OH MY GOD I DIDNT KNOW THERE WAS A SPIN OFF!!
Check out Season 1 of The Good Fight... a great show.
Yup, just as good as The Good Wife
I wanna sing like her
Baranski you babe .
Good Fight is a gr8 show. Christine B is so talented!!!!
I love her!!!
The Great Christine Baranski. Buffalo Gal!
Love that outfit!
I love this sequel to The Good Wife #WellDone
Love this show and that clip was a TERRIBLE representation of it. Who will look at that and think "well damn, I HAVE TO check this out!". Come on CBS! it's your show :/
I wonder if she picked the clip?
I doubt it. She's not a producer so she shouldn't have an input in such matters. Heck, even big hollywood stars don't know which clip will be shown on talk shows half of the time.
Me :)
I already watch the show and tought the song was funny.
i feel this way any time someone promotes any movie or show. No matter what it is the clips always seem so random and unexciting.
I don’t think anyone hate this woman omg i love her so much
„So God is ahard act to follow.“
„Yes, he is. Just ask Jesus.“
HAHAHAHAHAH
So much class
What a gorgeous broad... and brilliant woman.
I am so entertained 😆
god is a hard act to follow.
stephen: yeah... just ask Jesus.
such a great comeback, so quick on the draw.
this is why i love colbert. the swift off the cuff wit.
don’t you mean jesus not teacher
doh! yes you are quite right. i corrected it. i am a teacher and i have a crap load of school work to do this weekend so i think it was a freudian slip. lol
the whole story seems to have been planted ...
Amazing!!!
Can't wait for season 2 of The Good Fight !!
I wish that when I grow up I can emulate Christine.
I love this lady.