Uneasy Rider: Dennis Hopper disinvited to inauguration

[quaoar]

And yet, he still supports Bush????

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A22383-2005Jan19.html

Dennis Hopper, Persona Non Gala

Uneasy rider: Veteran actor Dennis Hopper is steamed that he was abruptly and mysteriously disinvited from a major inaugural concert last night saluting troops and others on the Ellipse.

"We were dismayed this week when my invitation to participate in the 'Celebration of Freedom' event . . . was withdrawn by the Presidential Inaugural Committee," Hopper, a Republican donor, said in a statement yesterday.

We're told he was scheduled to introduce an unspecified "hero." Hopper's participation was arranged by the event's producer, George Schlatter. A spokeswoman for the inaugural committee declined to comment.

Hopper and his wife, Victoria, a Democrat, canceled a long-planned trip to Washington. They also were to chair a Hollywood-style gala for the nonprofit Creative Coalition, one of the week's hottest parties. Robin Bronk, the group's executive director, told us she's "totally mystified" on why Hopper was booted by inaugural officials.

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Hopper's rep said he would not comment beyond the statement, which also expressed his "deep regret" over not being here. "However," the actor added, "I would still like to express my support for President George Bush and our next four years."

[NV Whino]

1. I knew there was a reason I've always disliked Dennis

[ixion]

2. I've always considered hopper an intelligent person

but things like this make me wonder.

[el_gato]

3. what a fool

hey hopper, you are cheering for people who don't like you, how stupid can you get?

[gWbush is Mabus]

4. maybe he'll get shot by some rednecks on his drive back home.

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

5. "...the event's producer, George Schlatter"...of "Laugh In" fame...

...how fitting.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0772118/

Producer - filmography
(2000s) (1990s) (1980s) (1970s) (1960s)

1. Muhammad Ali's All-Star 60th Birthday Celebration! (2002) (TV) (executive producer)
2. "Next Big Star" (2001) TV Series (executive producer)
3. 15th Annual American Comedy Awards (2001) (TV) (executive producer)
4. 14th Annual American Comedy Awards (2000) (TV) (executive producer)
5. The American Film Institute Salute to Dustin Hoffman (1999) (TV) (executive producer)
6. Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995) (TV) (executive producer)
7. "She TV" (1994) TV Series (producer)
8. Muhammad Ali's 50th Birthday Celebration (1992) (TV) (producer)
9. Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990) (TV) (producer)
10. The 2nd Annual American Comedy Awards (1988) (TV) (producer)
11. Emmanuel Lewis: My Very Own Show (1987) (TV) (producer)
12. The Joe Piscopo New Jersey Special (1986) (TV) (producer)
13. Salute to Lady Liberty (1984) (TV) (producer)
14. Goldie and Liza Together (1980) (TV) (executive producer)
15. "Real People" (1979) TV Series (executive producer) (producer)
16. The Goldie Hawn Special (1978) (TV) (producer)
17. "Laugh-In" (1977) TV Series (producer)
18. The Shirley MacLaine Special: Where Do We Go From Here? (1977) (TV) (producer)
19. Norman... Is That You? (1976) (producer)
20. John Denver and Friend (1976) (TV) (producer)
21. "Cher" (1975) TV Series (producer)
22. "Turn-On" (1969) TV Series (executive producer)
23. "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" (1968) TV Series (executive producer) (1968-1972)
... aka Laugh-In
24. "The Judy Garland Show" (1963) TV Series (producer) (episodes 1-5)

[tanyev]

6. Dennis, you're not their "kind of people".

Get a clue.

[indigobusiness]

7. Hopper is a turd...always has been.

"Hopper, a Republican donor"

[Southsideirish]

8. Serves him right! How does he love them now?

[Minstrel Boy]

9. Funny. When I read the inaugural talent was told not to look at Bush,

I thought of Dennis Hopper.

"Don't you fucking look at me!"

[AP]

10. IIRC, his wife, a Democrat, had a fundraiser for Edwards.

Ashton Kutcher co-sponsored it, or promoted it (but missed it because of weather or scheduling) or something like that.