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In a prelude to their new series, Abigail Spencer went on to share a vintage photo from the 1978 film “Corvette Summer” with the then actresses Annie Potts and Mark Hamill in the frame, thereby lauding her co-star. Besides, she also introduced through the nostalgia the series “Best Medicine,” which is set to be released on Fox channel on January 6.
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Abigail Spencer gives credit not only to an actress who has already become a friend but also to a classic film. Spencer posted a still from the movie ‘Corvette Summer’ wherein young Potts and Mark Hamill are seen together. In her post, she referred to Potts as the ‘babe of the babes’ and directed her fans to watch her character ‘Sarah’ in the upcoming Fox series ‘Best Medicine’ which is due to launch next month. This move combined both a tribute and a marketing strategy as well as pointing out the idea of Potts’ first job being still attractive over the years.
The nostalgia scene was very strong, it was even like some people had to rewind to the 70s. The film was about a boy who only cares about getting back a stolen Corvette and hence it was a coming-of-age tale that was eventually loved by many. It became one of the defining films for a certain demographic that could either be accidentally caught on TV or in the case of drive-in theaters, somewhere in the audience with the friends. One user remembered he was at a drive-in theater when the movie was released. He also told about a funny instance when he shouted ‘Corvette Summer!’ at Mark Hamill as he was strolling around Disney. Hamill then started talking about the movie with him and even said that it was very rare when he felt no one remembered the movie and he loved it too. So the user concluded that they had their moment of fandom captured.
Another angle that the post opened up for discussion was the lifetime coolness factor of Annie Potts. The audience received feedback online from commenters who unanimously declared that Potts was the coolest from the beginning, and some even pointed to her recent role on ‘Young Sheldon’ as proof of her continued badass-ness. ‘She’s always been hot,’ one person said. ‘Even in Young Sheldon, she was a total badass on top of everything.’ Another thing that led people to talk was the fact that Potts and Spencer are so alike, with several including producer Krista Vernoff admitting that they thought the vintage picture was Abigail Spencer in a costume when they first saw it. ‘I really thought that was you in costume,’ Vernoff told her.
However, it can be said that Potts was on the top in terms of the character’s importance while at the same time Mark Hamill’s role was a significant factor to the movie’s widespread attention. The fans certainly were glad to see a side of Luke Skywalker, which was not so common. ‘So this is what Luke Skywalker was doing,’ a user made that comment. Others were telling the same story by talking about the leads’ and their instances and labeled it as ‘great, great fun.’ The vivid responses sketched a movie that, although not a box office hit, has nevertheless been able to create a warm and lasting impression on its viewers.
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Abigail Spencer’s post has facilitated a conversation with her between the present day of Hollywood and the past. Thus, by praising Annie Potts’ guest appearance, she not only acknowledges an actress but also resonates with the potent nostalgia of the audience. The consequence of this is that there are films and actors in them who do not fade away really. They just wait for a new generation or a timely social media post to be rediscovered and reappreciated. The excitement is now to see the two actresses together in ‘Best Medicine’ and showing the viewer the classic charm of a contemporary audience. Her creative campaigns, like the recent dazzling smile campaign, often share this blend of nostalgia and modern appeal, a theme she also touched on in a mysterious Mercury retrograde update.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
