ANN LANDERS-DEAR ABBY BIO-PIC WILL BE TALL TALE
ANN LANDERS-DEAR ABBY BIO-PIC WILL BE TALL TALE
NEW YORK (Wireless Flash) -- An upcoming biographical movie about twin advice columnists Abigail Van Buren and Ann Landers will be quite a tall tale. Although Abby and Ann are quite petite in real life, the title roles will be played by "Just Shoot Me" star Wendie Malick, who stands a statuesque 5-foot 10 inches. "TV Guide" reports that Malick's massiveness forced producers to delete all references in the script that Abby and Ann are diminutive, adorable women. However, Malick isn't worried that her size will be a hindrance. In her words, "We're going for the essence, not an imitation."
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