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casting couch n (Performing Arts) (Performing Arts / Theatre) Informal a couch on which a casting director is said to seduce women seeking a part in a film or play How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As a result, we're not just talking about the weather any more; we're luring it to the casting couch. In our story about Fidel Castro's love affair with Hollywood ("Castro's Casting Couch," April), we reprinted a quote from Steven Spielberg--characterizing an evening with Castro as "the most important eight hours of my life"--that originated in the Cuban press and was later picked up by several media outlets, including Agence France-Press and the National Review. Bach frankly discusses Hart's affairs with men and quotes sources who aver that Hart was not above reaping the benefits of the casting couch. |
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