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whorehouse

[hawr-hous, hohr-] / ˈhɔrˌhaʊs, ˈhoʊr- /


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Reynolds had a fine singing voice and appeared opposite Dolly Parton in the musical The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, and in 1973 released a country album called Ask Me What I Am.

From The Guardian • Sep. 7, 2018

He did remain an A-list movie star, starring in such films as “Shamus,” ”The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and three popular “Smokey and the Bandit” comedies, with co-stars including Field and Jackie Gleason.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2018

The 6-foot-6-inch song-and-dance man directed such Broadway musicals as “Nine” starring Raul Julia, “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” ”My One and Only” with Twiggy, “Grand Hotel” and “The Will Rogers Follies.”

From Washington Times • Apr. 2, 2015

Durning's films included The Sting and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas US actor Charles Durning, who starred in the 1980s film Tootsie, has died at the age of 89.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2012

The year after "Best Little Whorehouse," Durning received another Oscar nomination, for his portrayal of a bumbling Nazi officer in Mel Brooks' "To Be or Not to Be."

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2012




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