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Oscar Winner Billy Bob Thornton's Lifelong Devotion to a 1960s Comedy Classic
7 Nov
Summary
- Billy Bob Thornton watched The Ghost and Mr. Chicken 14 times in one weekend as a child
- He still loves the film and watches it regularly as an adult
- Thornton's unusual quirks and fears make his obsession with the movie more intriguing
In a surprising revelation, acclaimed actor Billy Bob Thornton has disclosed his lifelong devotion to a 1960s comedy classic. According to Thornton, he watched the 1966 film The Ghost and Mr. Chicken a remarkable 14 times in a single weekend when he was just 10 years old.
Thornton's unusual passion for the Don Knotts-led comedic mystery is all the more intriguing given his other well-documented quirks and fears, which include a terror of Benjamin Disraeli's facial hair, antique furniture, and Komodo dragons. The actor has even drawn parallels between the film's themes and the Jonestown massacre.
Despite the seemingly odd nature of his obsession, Thornton's fondness for The Ghost and Mr. Chicken has endured for over half a century. "To this day, I still love that movie," he recently told Rotten Tomatoes. "I think it's brilliant." The Oscar winner attributes his unwavering affection to the strong connection he formed with the film during his childhood.
Interestingly, Thornton's dedication to the cult classic has not waned with age. "I own it," he revealed. "I watch it all the time." This admission suggests that the actor's rose-tinted nostalgia for the film has not been tarnished by revisiting it as an adult, as he had initially speculated might happen.
Thornton's lifelong devotion to this 1960s comedy serves as a testament to the power of childhood memories and the lasting impact they can have on an individual's tastes and preferences, even in the face of unconventional personal quirks.
