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Writer Remembers Tom Hanks' Breakout Role on Bosom Buddies
7 Sep
Summary
- Jeff Franklin reminisces about Tom Hanks' early career on Bosom Buddies.
- Hanks was only 24 when he started on the show, displaying natural talent.
- Hanks met his wife, Rita Wilson, on the set of the sitcom in 1981.
Writer and producer Jeff Franklin has shared insights into the early career of actor Tom Hanks during his time on the sitcom 'Bosom Buddies.' Franklin, who was a writer and producer for the show, recalled Hanks being just 24 years old when he began his role.
Franklin described Hanks as having a special quality, possessing both charisma and exceptional acting abilities. The show, which centered on two men disguising themselves as women to live in an affordable hotel, served as Hanks' introduction to the entertainment world. Franklin, who later created 'Full House,' noted that while they anticipated a good career for Hanks, they never foresaw his eventual status as one of the greatest actors.
'Bosom Buddies' also marked a significant personal milestone for Hanks, as he met his future wife, Rita Wilson, on the set in 1981. They later reconnected, went public with their relationship in 1986, and married in 1988.
