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MOVIES- STARS THAT JUMPED FROM TV TO THE MOVIES PT 1

June 10, 2025 • Tom and Bert • Episode 126

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On this Episode, Tom and Bert discuss TV Actors that made the jump from TV to the Movies!

The small screen (TV) produced numerous actors that made the proverbial leap from TV to the Movies over the years.

Our list includes many iconic performers so sit back and listen in as the Guys take you down memory lane!

CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:

(1:23) George Clooney- from a Doc on "ER" to Danny Ocean

(8:00) Tom Hanks- from "Bosom Buddies" to Forrest Gump

(10:41) Jennifer Lawrence- from the Bill Engvall Show to stardom at "The Hunger Games"

(12:22) Will Smith- from the "Fresh Prince" to "I am Legend" and the slap heard 'round the world

(16:40) John Travolta- from Vinnie Barbarino to Tony Manero

(23:08) Steve Carell- from "The Office" to the "40 year old Virgin"

(26:42) Cher- from Sonny and "I got you Babe" to "Moonstruck" and Nick Cage

(30:13) Johnny Depp- from "21 Jump Street" to Captain Jack Sparrow

(31:47) Clint Eastwood- from Rowdy on "Rawhide" to Dirty Harry Callahan

(40:36) Michael J Fox- from Alex Keaton to Marty McFly

(45:15) Woody Harrelson- from Woody Boyd to "White Men Can't Jump"

(46:54) Melissa McCarthy- from Mike and Molly to "Bridesmaids"

(51:19) Meg Ryan- from Soap Opera's to "Harry meeting Sally"

(52:36) Denzel Washington- form "St. Elsewhere" to the "Equalizer"

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