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Jovialities Entertainment "Six Degrees of J. R. Simons" Challenge
The theory has it that everyone in the world is only 6 handshakes away from everyone else in the world. John Guare's play and movie Six Degrees of Separation are both based upon this premise. Because he has worked with nearly everyone in Hollywood and because his name rhymes with "separation," Kevin Bacon has become the benchmark for connectedness in Hollywood. The "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" game is a popular culture phenomenon.
The Jovialities Entertainment Co., Ltd. believes that J. R. Simons shares the same six degrees of separation with everyone in Hollywood that Kevin Bacon does. Therefore, Jovialities has put together the "Six Degrees of J. R. Simons" Mystery Contest Page on the Jovialities website.
J. R. has the dubious distinction of having worked onstage with the famous and infamous alike before they were stars. It is through these connections that J. R. deserves to have a game named after him.
For instance, J. R. is only 3 handshakes away from Kevin Bacon himself:
J. R. Simons was Lesley Braden's High School Drama Director (1989-1993)
Lesley Braden was in Dogma (1999) with Linda Fiorentino
Linda Fiorentino was in Queens Logic (1991) with Kevin Bacon
So, here's the contest. It's more of a challenge, really. Jovialities challenges you to find someone in Hollywood that J. R. is more than 6 handshakes away from. Simply email a name to Jovialities with the words "6 Degrees" in the subject line along with your name and address. Don't worry, we only need your address to send you your winner's check if you stump us!
All entries will be posted here and anyone who stumps us and produces a Hollywood celebrity who cannot be linked to J. R. in 6 steps or less using Movies, TV Series and/or Made for TV Movies will win 10.00 from Jovialities Entertainment and have bragging rights for one year!
So, have fun and enjoy this challenge!
Here are the entries:
Updated 1/26/03:
Joe L., of Wooster, Ohio tossed out Judd Nelson. Sorry, Joe, but here's J. R.'s link to Judd Nelson:
J. R. Simons was Lesley Braden's High School Drama Advisor
Lesley Braden was in Dogma (1999) with Chris Rock
Chris Rock was in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) with Judd Nelson
Better Luck Next Time, Joe!
Teena C., of Elyria, Ohio writes: "Here is one for you. I personally have met Craig Ferguson. Who is he? What show is he from? How are you 6 degrees from him?"
Well, Teena, here's the lowdown: Craig Ferguson is a Scottish actor who is one of Great Britain's premiere comedians. He is best known to Clevelanders as Nigel Wick on The Drew Carey Show. And, Teena, you also don't win the prize. Here's J. R.'s Link to Craig Ferguson.
J. R. Simons was in various high school plays with Jani Lane
Jani Lane was in High Strung (1994)with Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey was in Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)with Ian McNeice
Ian McNeice was in I'll Be There (2003) with Craig Ferguson
Thanks for playing, Teena! I hope you try again!
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John Ritter
Recently we were all shocked to hear of the passing of John Ritter. Not only was he a wonderfully funny entertainer who should have continued to perform well into the 20s of this century, he was recognized as a wonderful human being. Not only did he come into our homes via television as a good friend, his public life was practically untouched by the private anguish and chaos that seems to surround so many Hollywood stars. Perhaps this is why his death has struck such a deep chord with us all.
Please don't request a six degrees for John Ritter, I will give it to you freely here:
J. R. Simons was Lesley Braden's high school Drama Advisor (1989-1993)
Lesley Braden was in Dogma (1999) with Bud Cort
Bud Cort was in I Woke Up Early the Day I Died (1998) with John Ritter
J. R. was in high school plays with Jani Lane (1981-1982)
Jani Lane was in Caged Fear (1992) with Karen Black
Karen Black was in I Woke Up Early the Day I Died (1998) with John Ritter
J. R. was in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at Kent State (1984) with Alice Ripley
Alice Ripley was in The Who's Tommy, the Amazing Journey (1993) with Jonathan Dokuchitz
Jonathan Dokuchitz was in Two Weeks Notice (2002) with Adam LeFevre
Adam LeFevre was in Tadpole (2002) with John Ritter
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Bob Hope
We also lost Bob Hope this year. With Bob's passing, the 20th Century officially ended. A great funnyman, Bob Hope was also a great humanitarian. I remember watching all his movies on a black and white TV as a child and I always knew that the PGA Tour season had started in January when the Hope was played, followed by the Crosby. Bob Hope's passing, while expected, was just as shocking as he always reminded us of our fathers and grandfathers. He will be missed. But through the miracle of film, radio and TV recording, Bob Hope will live forever.
Again, please no six degrees requests for Bob Hope. I give them to you freely here.
J. R. was Lesley Braden's high school drama director (1989-1993)
Lesley Braden was in Dogma (1999)with Bud Cort
Bud Cort was in The Strawberry Statement (1970) with Bruce Davison
Bruce Davison was in Spies Like Us (1985)with Bob Hope
J. R. was in various high school plays with Jani Lane (1980-1982)
Jani Lane was in Caged Fear (1992) with Karen Black
Karen Black was in Dinosaur Valley Girls (1996)with Forrest J Ackerman
Forrest J Ackerman was in That Little Monster (1994)with Bob Hope
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Johnny Cash
While I'm not a particularly big Country Music fan, I must admit that I listened to a great deal of it growing up. The country station was the "safe" station that my parents would listen to in the morning before work and school. So, I came to appreciate Johnny Cash as a tremendous performer and recording artist. Johnny Cash, perhaps more than any other C/W artist of his time, mainstreamed country music through his recordings and television programming. It was a sad shame that diabetes and his neural disorder took from him the one thing that made him an amazing man, the ability to make music. Anyone who doesn't tear up watching his video for "Hurt" is probably already dead themselves.
Here now, free of charge, is J. R.'s link to Johnny Cash:
J. R. was in "Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at Kent State (1984) with Alice Ripley
Alice Ripley was in Temptation (2003/I)with Felicia
Finley Felicia Finley was in He Got Game (1998)with Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty was in Tennessee Nights (1989)with Johnny Cash
J. R. was in various high school plays (1980-1982)with Jani Lane
Jani Lane was in High Strung (1994)with Denise Crosby
Denise Crosby was in Tennessee Nights (1989) with Johnny Cash
J. R. was Lesley Braden's high school Drama Advisor (1989-1993)
Lesley Braden was in Dogma (1999) with Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman was in January Man (1989) with Rod Steiger
Rod Steiger was in Tennessee Nights (1989) with Johnny Cash
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