In-Depth Interview with Marilyn Lightstone
Since the beginning of November 2010, SullivanMovies.com has provided a number of in-depth Q&A's with some of your favourite stars of Sullivan Productions. One of the first performers we contacted, and who graciously agreed to an interview, was the great Canadian actress, Marilyn Lightstone, who starred as Miss Muriel Stacey in both the Anne of Green Gables series and Road to Avonlea. She also starred in one of Kevin Sullivan’s very first films, The Wild Pony, in 1983.
Ten Things You Didn't Know About Anne
Amidst the countless production stories about the actors and the filming of the first Anne of Green Gables movie, here are some fun facts that fans might be interested in learning!
How Road to Avonlea Actually Came to Be
After the success of Kevin Sullivan’s Anne of Green Gables films, in 1989, executives from CBC and The Disney Channel wanted him to consider creating an entire series out of Anne. But Kevin didn’t think there was enough material to do this, nor did he want to base an entire show around one central character.
Anne's Top Ten Funniest Mistakes
If it wasn’t Anne’s fiery temper that got her into trouble during her first few years at Green Gables, it was either her wild imagination or her deep desire not to have red hair. Here’s a top ten list of some of the funniest mistakes and blunders Anne made along the way. Do you think we picked the right moments? Let us know what your favourite Anne mishap is!
The Women Who Inspired Anne
There is no shortage to the number of inspiring moments in Anne's world. But what about the people who made them happen? Here is a look at some of the most influential women in Anne's life. Let us know if you agree with my choices and feel free to add your own suggestions.