Teri Hatcher (Lois Lane in
the TV series Lois & Clark: The New
Adventures of Superman) made anti-Filipino remarks in an episode of Desperate Housewives. The Senate was up in arms, wanting to
legislate the removal of the show from Philippine television. I made sure not to watch the series
again. I’m not angry anymore, but I
haven’t re-visited the show.
Amy Adams had a remarkable
guesting in the fantasy TV series Charmed
(starring Shannen Doherty). I wasn’t
sure then she’d go far in showbiz (which has consistently relied on luck as
much as talent), but here she is now, our current Lois Lane.
I was a boy when I first saw
Superman fly on the silver screen. My
hormones would rage for Christopher Reeve later when I became aware of myself,
but at the time, I just saw him as the most famous superhero who wore his
jockey shorts outside his pants.
My memory emporium, however, took in Margot
Kidder as THE Lois Lane. Years ago,
videos of Lois Lane auditions were released.
They were all charming, but it was Margot Kidder who blended very well
with Christopher Reeve; their chemistry was a magic potion that contributed to
the film’s success. I may very well be
self-justifying. The fact remains,
though, that it is Margot Kidder who nailed the role, and it is she that my
memories launch whenever “Superman’s girlfriend” is mentioned – likely until
the day I die.
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Margot Kidder passed away on 13 May 2018.
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Originally published as a comment on Tim Hanley's blog on 17 May 2018, Thursday, at 3:50 a.m. Philippine time; Tim's site shows 16 May 2018, 4:50 p.m.
“Remembering Margot Kidder, A
Remarkable Lois Lane and a Remarkable Woman”
