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Mamet appeared in ''[[Thicker than Waters: The E! True Hollywood Story]]'', a documentary that took a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show. The voiceover narrator said that actor [[Digby Sheridan]], who played [[Patrick Waters]], "had enormous problems with the show." Sheridan was shown reading a script that Mamet had written and frowning as he read. Sheridan then called the script "crap" and erupted into a profanity-laced tirade directed at Mamet, who happened to be standing nearby. | Mamet appeared in ''[[Thicker than Waters: The E! True Hollywood Story]]'', a documentary that took a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show. The voiceover narrator said that actor [[Digby Sheridan]], who played [[Patrick Waters]], "had enormous problems with the show." Sheridan was shown reading a script that Mamet had written and frowning as he read. Sheridan then called the script "crap" and erupted into a profanity-laced tirade directed at Mamet, who happened to be standing nearby. | ||
− | After Sheridan was finished with his rant, Mamet stood still for a moment, deep in thought. Mamet then began work on a new script, for the play ''{{ | + | After Sheridan was finished with his rant, Mamet stood still for a moment, deep in thought. Mamet then began work on a new script, for the play ''{{W|Glengarry Glen Ross}}'', and included profanity in the dialogue, evidently inspired by having been cursed out by Sheridan.<ref>"[[Homer the Father]]"</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:57, October 15, 2021
- This article is about the character. For the guest star, see David Mamet.
David Mamet
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Character Information
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David Mamet is a writer for the TV show Thicker than Waters.
History
He was mentioned by Homer when he talks to Lisa about plays. He says "You can put a lot of swears in it, that's what David Mamet does".[1] When Moe says "This is the first time I've watered down my liquor" and tells a series of lies one of the things he said was "A snappy David Mamet play"[2]
Mamet appeared in Thicker than Waters: The E! True Hollywood Story, a documentary that took a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show. The voiceover narrator said that actor Digby Sheridan, who played Patrick Waters, "had enormous problems with the show." Sheridan was shown reading a script that Mamet had written and frowning as he read. Sheridan then called the script "crap" and erupted into a profanity-laced tirade directed at Mamet, who happened to be standing nearby.
After Sheridan was finished with his rant, Mamet stood still for a moment, deep in thought. Mamet then began work on a new script, for the play Glengarry Glen Ross, and included profanity in the dialogue, evidently inspired by having been cursed out by Sheridan.[3]
Appearances
- Episode – "Last Tap Dance in Springfield" (mentioned)
- Episode – "G.I. (Annoyed Grunt)" (mentioned)
- Episode – "Homer the Father"
References
Thicker than Waters
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Characters | ||
Patrick Waters • Mrs. Waters • Lizzie Waters • Sam Waters | ||
Cast & Crew | ||
Digby Sheridan • Rebecca • David Mamet | ||
Media | ||
The E! True Hollywood Story • Inside the Actor's Studio • The Super Fan's Unofficial Guide to Thicker than Waters | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Cherish That Family Smile • Tube Town |