This pains me because I worked with Kirstie Alley for years on CHEERS and she was always delightful. A little "out there" but still, easy and fun to work with.
Since then she's become a Scientologist, gained and lost and gained and lost lots of weight. Frankly, she's become a little loony. But I've still been fond of her, and it was nice to see her at the CHEERS 30 year reunion several years ago.
But then she tweeted that she was all for Donald Trump, listing the reasons MAGA idiots usually list.
I no longer am fond of Kirstie Alley.
Granted there are people more tolerant than I, but I can't remain friends with anyone who supports Donald Trump. To support Trump condones the hatred, racism, greed, dishonesty, and stupidity that he stands for. Alas, I've broken off some long-time relationships over this. You can be a Republican, you can be a Libertarian, but if you support Trump that crosses a line for me.
And that goes for the Beach Boys as well, one of my (former) favorite groups. They performed at a Trump fundraiser yesterday in Newport Beach, California. Brian Wilson, to his credit, is NOT associated with this version of the Beach Boys (Mike Love & co.) and quickly denounced it. And let's face it, Brian Wilson IS the Beach Boys. What's touring now is the fifth generation cover band.
But getting back to Kirstie. I love what Judd Apatow tweeted in response. As a result #ShelleyLong was trending last night. And look, readers of this blog know I've always preferred Diane to Rebecca. Kirstie gave the show new life, but Shelley MADE the show.
And I would work with Shelley Long again in a second. I'll never work with Kirstie Alley again. There you have it, Kirstie. There you have it.
from By Ken Levine
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