Photo credit: Frank McPartland
“Actors are a crucial component in the production of motion pictures and television programs, and in the art and artistry of entertainment. Without professional performers to breathe life into characters and give texture, meaning and humanity to the world’s stories, movie and television magic simply would not happen.
We are thrilled to support the Creative Rights Caucus in celebration of our members, the industry and all of the talented creators and skilled craftsmen who make the magic possible,” said Ken Howard, president of Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)
RJ Mitte from AMC’s “Breaking Bad” – Patrick Duffy & Linda Gray of Dallas and Hawk Koch, Producer, President of the Producers Guild of America
In cooperation with members of the film and television industry, Creative Rights Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Judy Chu and Rep. Howard Coble participated in “Beyond the Red Carpet: Movie & TV Magic Day,” an industry showcase event offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creativity, talent and innovation that drive the American film and television industry on Capitol Hill.
“Today’s event displayed just a fraction of the tremendous talent, hard work and skill that goes into making the stories we see on screen,” said Senator Chris Dodd, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America. “Every day, nearly 2 million men and women in all 50 states go to work at a job dependent on the motion picture and television industry.”
MPAA’s Chris Dodd (second left) and Rep. Judy Chu (right)
“The animators, costume designers, makeup artists and others that we saw at work today make movie magic, but they also contribute significantly to the local economies where they work. I want to thank Congresswoman Chu and Congressman Coble for their leadership and their continued commitment to protecting and promoting the economically-vital American creativity that was on display today, and is on display in communities throughout the country every single day,” added Dodd.
Patrick Duffy shown here with Christina Sevilla, Deputy Assistant USTR at PEOPLE/TIME – Photo credit: Janet Donovan
Both Patrick Duffy who plays Bobby Ewing on the TV series Dallas remake and Linda Gray who plays Sue Ellen Ewing – the original Dallas was the long-running CBS television drama series – are regulars on the DC scene. Hollywood on the Potomac caught up with Duffy #people/time #NERDPROM last year.
Duffy was a hit on the party circuit during last year’s White House Correspondents’ Association Weekend. “That’s my son,” he told Hollywood on the Potomac when asked if he was still a good guy. “If he wants to stay in the will, he’ll say whats good for him,” he joked.”
Duffy on the scene at PEOPLE/TIME:
