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There’s some time travel, a handsome leading man, and a frazzled aunt (played by stage veteran Faith Prince), but mostly the show rests on the performance of Broadway newcomer Jasmine Amy Rogers, whose Betty wants nothing more than a day off from her celebrity life.
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Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2025
Similarly, center Bam Adebayo, who was named Heat captain even as Butler over his 5 1/2 Heat seasons moved into the role of Heat leading man, demurred when asked about Tuesday night’s matchup.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
While Farley had appeared in other films like Wayne's World, Airheads, Coneheads, and Billy Madison, Tommy Boy marked his first outing as a leading man.
—Mike Miller, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Homecoming watch on prime video House Years: 2004-2012 Length: 8 seasons, 177 episodes
Creator: David Shore
No offense to the ensemble of this FOX hit, which was pretty solid, but House is one of those network shows that lived and died on the strength of its charismatic leading man.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
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Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2025
Similarly, center Bam Adebayo, who was named Heat captain even as Butler over his 5 1/2 Heat seasons moved into the role of Heat leading man, demurred when asked about Tuesday night’s matchup.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
While Farley had appeared in other films like Wayne's World, Airheads, Coneheads, and Billy Madison, Tommy Boy marked his first outing as a leading man.
—Mike Miller, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Homecoming watch on prime video House Years: 2004-2012 Length: 8 seasons, 177 episodes
Creator: David Shore
No offense to the ensemble of this FOX hit, which was pretty solid, but House is one of those network shows that lived and died on the strength of its charismatic leading man.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Leading man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leading%20man. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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