The Way We Were Fun Features This is the section for all our "FUN" The Way We Were information - please enjoy! Did You Know? … that The Way We Were premiered on October 17, 1973 at the Lowes State Theater. … that the movie was based on a book written by the movie's producer and screenwriter Arthur Laurents called The Way We Were. … that Sydney Pollack, Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand all wanted to make a sequel and three different scripts were written over the years. However, the project was abandoned because they couldn't come up with a story that could compare with the emotional impact of the original. … that Robert Redford originally turned down the role of Hubbell because he was afraid of being typecast as a sex symbol. Ryan O'Neal, who had just made What's Up Doc with Streisand, was next in line. But Pollack finally convinced Redford to take the role by agreeing to build up the role of Hubbell and make the character less glamorous. 
On Location Hollywood Walk of Fame Star In the early 1960's, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce developed the idea of the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." The sidewalks of the most famous streets in the heart of Hollywood were lined with "stars" recognizing celebrities' life-long contributions to the entertainment industry. Receiving a star is still to this day considered a huge honor. Here's where you can find Barbra Streisand's star: 
Barbra StreisandWalk of Fame Star (Motion Pictures) 6925 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA Tribute to The Way We Were Main Page | DH Home The Way We Were © 1973 Columbia Pictures. All rights reserved. This Tribute is not officially endorsed or authorized by Columbia Pictures. Unauthorized use of this material is strictly prohibited. © 2001-2008 Destination Hollywood. All rights reserved. |
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