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Morgan Fairchild's Stunts: Kung Fu Fights & Food Fights
11 Oct
Summary
- Fairchild did her own stunts, including a risky fall into a pond.
- A choreographed food fight scene was carefully staged with three dresses.
- She insisted on performing a balcony throw stunt herself for comedic effect.
Morgan Fairchild recounted performing daring stunts, including a complex fall into a pond, during her time on the '90s CBS sitcom "Cybill." The actress, who has a background in martial arts, insisted on executing these scenes herself, believing it enhanced the comedic effect.
She described a particularly memorable food fight scene, which required careful choreography and multiple takes with identical wedding dresses. Fairchild also revealed that she performed a stunt involving being thrown over a balcony, opting to do it herself rather than using a stunt double.
Fairchild's extensive kung fu training, acquired over four years in New York, was instrumental in her ability to safely and effectively execute these physical performances. Her dedication to authenticity contributed to the memorable comedic moments on the show.
