The risky casting of Jenna Elfman
Posted by:
Kaleidoscope
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Date: September 05, 2009 03:06AM
Accidentally on Purpose is a sitcom to premiere on CBS TV September 21. It stars lesser-known Scientologist Jenna Elfman, formerly a knockout on Dharma and Greg.
Jenna Elfman is a controversial choice due to her many connections to the sect.
In 2008 she was present as George Bush signed the Second Chance Act, one which is amusingly named after the Scientology Second Chance drug rehab method. Second Chance ran into some trouble, notably in New Mexico (also here), but Ms. Elfman won't let those little details trouble her.
Recently in a public dust-up, she screamed "Have you raped a baby!?!" to express her displeasure at a passerby's anti-Scientology statement.
And of course, The Daily Radar quoted her as saying "AIDS is a state of mind, not a disease" when demurring to participate in an AIDS fundraiser. Scientology, of course, considers homosexuality a mental "aberration."
In 2005, she was present at the gala LA opening of the Scientology museum Psychiatry: An Industry of Death.
It is puzzling that she is still welcome in the mainstream entertainment industry.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/05/2009 03:07AM by Kaleidoscope.
Jenna Elfman is a controversial choice due to her many connections to the sect.
In 2008 she was present as George Bush signed the Second Chance Act, one which is amusingly named after the Scientology Second Chance drug rehab method. Second Chance ran into some trouble, notably in New Mexico (also here), but Ms. Elfman won't let those little details trouble her.
Recently in a public dust-up, she screamed "Have you raped a baby!?!" to express her displeasure at a passerby's anti-Scientology statement.
And of course, The Daily Radar quoted her as saying "AIDS is a state of mind, not a disease" when demurring to participate in an AIDS fundraiser. Scientology, of course, considers homosexuality a mental "aberration."
In 2005, she was present at the gala LA opening of the Scientology museum Psychiatry: An Industry of Death.
It is puzzling that she is still welcome in the mainstream entertainment industry.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/05/2009 03:07AM by Kaleidoscope.
Re: The risky casting of Jenna Elfman
Posted by:
Sparky
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Date: September 05, 2009 05:36AM
Don't worry. From early reviews of her new "comedy" it is D.O.A.
Not funny and not interesting. The critics are already assuming this will not run a full season.
Not funny and not interesting. The critics are already assuming this will not run a full season.
Re: The risky casting of Jenna Elfman
Posted by:
The Anticult
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Date: September 05, 2009 08:10AM
The mainstream entertainment industry is about corporate interests, if it makes money, they like it.
But her comments are not that well known at this point.
If she really did say that about AIDS as reported, the AIDS activists should make some protests, if they know about it.
But her comments are not that well known at this point.
If she really did say that about AIDS as reported, the AIDS activists should make some protests, if they know about it.
Re: The risky casting of Jenna Elfman
Posted by:
Kaleidoscope
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Date: September 06, 2009 01:49PM
Here is the original report:
Radar Report: Hollywood Rumors, Gossip and Lawsuits Waiting to Happen
12/14/99
DHARMA DOESN'T HAVE VERY GOOD KARMA
From this moment on, Jenna Elfman shall be known as the Grinch who stole Christmas. During the last holiday season, the Dharma & Greg star refused to take part in a celebrity autograph auction for an organization that raised money for the care of children with HIV. As a brainwashed devotee of The Church of Scientology, the bah-humbugy Elfman stated that she couldn't support any organization that raised money for AIDS research or relief because "AIDS is a state of mind, not a disease." Get over it! They're babies, for Buddha's sake!! (or should we say "for Xenu's sake" -- in honor of her wacky alien leader/god?).
Ironically, Scientology megacelebs Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman and John Travolta all donated autographs for the same auction. One word of advice, Jenna: Watch out for the ghost of Christmas past.
[web.archive.org]
Seems to me like this warrants massive protests.
For cross-referencing purposes, here is the original of the MSNBC article where our very own Rick Ross weighed in:
Scientologist Elfman Wants to "Clear the Planet"
Radar Report: Hollywood Rumors, Gossip and Lawsuits Waiting to Happen
12/14/99
DHARMA DOESN'T HAVE VERY GOOD KARMA
From this moment on, Jenna Elfman shall be known as the Grinch who stole Christmas. During the last holiday season, the Dharma & Greg star refused to take part in a celebrity autograph auction for an organization that raised money for the care of children with HIV. As a brainwashed devotee of The Church of Scientology, the bah-humbugy Elfman stated that she couldn't support any organization that raised money for AIDS research or relief because "AIDS is a state of mind, not a disease." Get over it! They're babies, for Buddha's sake!! (or should we say "for Xenu's sake" -- in honor of her wacky alien leader/god?).
Ironically, Scientology megacelebs Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman and John Travolta all donated autographs for the same auction. One word of advice, Jenna: Watch out for the ghost of Christmas past.
[web.archive.org]
Seems to me like this warrants massive protests.
For cross-referencing purposes, here is the original of the MSNBC article where our very own Rick Ross weighed in:
Scientologist Elfman Wants to "Clear the Planet"
Re: The risky casting of Jenna Elfman
Posted by:
Kaleidoscope
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Date: September 19, 2009 08:22PM
"Accidentally on Purpose" creator-writer and co-executive producer Claudia Lonow:
Scientology Service Completion, Claudia Lonow
Scientology Service Completion, Claudia Lonow
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