[4], According to Thorson, their committed relationship ended because of Liberace's promiscuous behavior and Thorson's drug addiction. This FAQ is empty. Since 2008, he has had multiple criminal convictions and has been under the supervision of the Nevada Department of Corrections system. [16], In February 2013, police investigating a lost wallet tracked the use of the victim's credit cards to a hotel in Reno, Nevada. ‘Too much of a good thing is wonderful,’ was Liberace’s motto, but it could just as well be Trump’s. Liberace at one point sends Scott to visit his plastic surgeon (excellent cameo from Rob Lowe) to have his face remodelled in Liberace’s own image. history. Three’s a nice magical number. Thorson also claimed that it was Liberace that originally started him on the drugs, but then when his habit got out of control, Liberace cut him off from all of his credit cards. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Booking. See 1 tip from 4 visitors to Too Much of a Good Thing Is Wonderful: Liberace and the Art of Costume. [2], In 2000, Thorson was among several people featured in the British television documentary Liberace: Too Much of a Good Thing Is Wonderful. [2] Liberace continued to deny that he was homosexual, and during court depositions in 1984, he insisted that Thorson was never his lover. And his every possession seemed to ooze that philosophy. DC: So this goes back to the Liberace/Mae West quote, “Too much of a good thing is wonderful.” Why have one sonnet when you could have three? Liber… Posted on August 17, 2017 by CatTail Studio Arts Some of you may recognize the title of this post as a quote made famous by Liberace – one of Las Vegas’ greatest showmen of all time. (23 May 2000). "Located just inside the front of the..." Museum in Las Vegas, NV Use the HTML below. His father, Salvatore ("Sam") Liberace (December 9, 1885 – April 1, 1977), was an immigrant from Formia, Italy. [17][18] He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years' probation in July 2013. He subsequently failed drug tests again — twice in October, and again on November 1, 2013. "Too Much of a Good Thing... is WONDERFUL!" You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Liberace had a twin sibling who died at birth. Liberace was the perfect man; a worldwide success and an adored performer known as much for his lavish spending as for his music. All photographs by Shannon Cottrell “Too much of a good thing is wonderful” - Liberace But to truly understand, you have to hear it from Jay Mohr! ‘Too much of a good thing is wonderful,’ was Liberace’s motto, but it could just as well be Trump’s. (2013). Watch Reputations - Season 7, Episode 2 - Liberace: Too Much of a Good Thing Is Wonderful: A profile of musician and performer Liberace. In 2002, Thorson was interviewed by Larry King on Larry King Live, during which Thorson confirmed that, in the midst of his relationship with Liberace, he chose to have plastic surgery to look more like Liberace at the pianist's suggestion. “Too Much of a Good Thing is Wonderful” Offered in cooperation with UNLV at The Cosmpolitan Hotel – Exhibit closed after a 9 month hold-over! Thank you Cosmopolitan Hotel! Go big or go home, or as Liberace said, "too much of a good thing is wonderful!" Picture: Liberace (May 16, 1919 – February 4, 1987), 1974. [11], In the Canadian-American television film Liberace: Behind the Music (1988), Thorson was portrayed by Michael Dolan. Liberace's credo-"too much of a good thing is wonderful"-is reflected here in his acquisition of new lovers, luxurious homes, a large collection of pornography, and a total of twenty-six house dogs. [citation needed] Throughout their lawsuit, Thorson stated that Liberace referred to him in the media as a disgruntled employee, a liar, a gold digger, and claimed that there was never a sexual relationship between them. [citation needed], A year after Liberace's death, Thorson published a book about their relationship, Behind the Candelabra: My Life with Liberace. Hours are Monday through Sunday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. For … "Too much of a good thing is WONDERFUL!" He was arrested on November 19, 2013, after violating a court order to enter an inpatient treatment facility in Reno two weeks earlier. When Thorson was 18, Liberace hired him to act as his personal friend and companion, a position that allegedly included a five-year romantic relationship with lavish gifts, travel, and Liberace's promises that he would adopt and care for Thorson. 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[10], Previously diagnosed with hepatitis C, in the autumn of 2012, Thorson was diagnosed with stage II cancer. [3] Thorson said, after Liberace had died, that he settled because he knew that Liberace was dying, and that Thorson had intended to sue based on conversion of property rather than palimony. A teenaged Thorson met Liberace in 1976 through his romantic friendship with dancer Bob Street (a friend of Hollywood producer Ray Arnett) who was staging Liberace's shows in Vegas. Thorson had planned in 2012 to re-release the book Behind the Candelabra to coincide with the film's release. Liberace's credo "too much of a good thing is wonderful" is reflected here in his acquisition of new lovers, luxurious homes, a large collection of pornography, and a total of twenty-six house dogs. Liberace famously said, "Too much of a good thing is wonderful." Liberace was born with a caul which, in some cultures, is considered indicative of genius, good luck, or the promise of a prosperous future. [2] Thorson decided to sue because he claimed that Liberace threw him out on the streets with nothing. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.Written by Richard LaGravenese, based on Scott Thorson's memoir Behind the Candelabra: My Life with Liberace. [3][15] After his diagnosis, and before his health care became the responsibility of the Nevada Department of Corrections in January 2014, Thorson made public pleas for money to continue his medical treatments. Thanks for writing and we’ll be in touch! It featured 15 performance costumes, the rhinestone Baldwin piano, and a rhinestone-encrusted Excaliburkitcar. Liberace claimed that he had "more mink coats and diamonds than Elizabeth Taylor". Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Liberace's credo "too much of a good thing is wonderful" is reflected here in his acquisition of new lovers, luxurious homes, a large collection of pornography, and a total of twenty-six house dogs. Liberace (known as "Lee" to his friends and "Walter" to family) was born in West Allis, Wisconsin. Thorson was found to be using the credit cards and was arrested. - Liberace. What went wrong? Also during the interview with King, Thorson revealed his chin implant had been removed earlier in 2002. Recommend to friends. This style blog is dedicated to Liberace's fictitious daughter and her love of fur, feathers, luxury and over the top bedazzled cosmopolitan culture. Behind the Candelabra is a 2013 drama film. Directed by Hamish Mykura. Behind the Candelabra above all explores the fundamentally tender love affair between Liberace and Thorson-whom Liberace sent to his own plastic surgeon to have his face remodeled in Liberace's own image! [20], In September 2013, he tested positive for methamphetamine, but was given another chance. Liberace used to say it all the time: “Too much of a good thing … is wonderful!” The line always got a big laugh, and, to Liberace, it was more than a joke. (Behind the Candelabra: My Life with Liberace, 1988) With Liberace, Brigette Barr, Ray Carillo, Robert Connor. On May 23, 2000, an episode of the the television series "Reputations, co-produced by the BBC and A&E Television Networks, and distributed by the BBC, … [2] Liberace also incorporated Thorson into his Las Vegas stage performances – for example, Thorson drove Liberace's Rolls-Royce onstage,[3] and was a dancer. Las Vegas, Nevada “The Liberace Jewels at Jason of Beverly Hills” Featuring “Turning Tables: A new spin on a Liberace Classic,” His mother, Frances Zuchowska (August 31, 1892 – November 1, 1980), was of Polish descent. "Too Much of a Good Thing Is Wonderful: Liberace and the Art of Costume" now open. [8], In 1982, after he was let go by Liberace,[9] Thorson filed a $113 million lawsuit against Liberace,[10][3] part of which was a palimony suit. Episode cast overview, first billed only. Last Name. “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful!” ― Mae West tags: appreciation, decadence, excess, indulgence, innuendo, over-indulgence, risque. Check out the full list of winners. For his testimony, Thorson was placed in the federal witness protection program. [19], Dennis Hof, owner of the Moonlite BunnyRanch, paid Thorson's $125,000 bail in 2013. Another interview was on Entertainment Tonight in May 2012,[6][7] where he stated that memories of his time with Liberace were still difficult for him. It happens that, this time, one of the two is a spectacular showman who could never stop performing. Friends Who Liked This Quote. In November 2013, the Liberace Foundation exhibited a portion of Liberace's collection at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, in an exhibition titled "Too Much of a Good Thing is Wonderful: Liberace and the Art of Costume." Last Name. Looking for more? United States: OWN TV (Oprah Winfrey Network). Scott Thorson (born January 23, 1959) is an American known for his relationship with and lawsuit against the entertainer Liberace. "Reputations" Liberace: Too Much of a Good Thing is Wonderful (TV Episode 2000) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. [13] The film was directed by Steven Soderbergh from a screenplay by Richard LaGravenese, with music by Academy Award-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch. The movie aired on HBO on May 26, 2013. A teenaged Thorson met Liberace in 1976 through his romantic friendship with dancer Bob Street (a friend of Hollywood producer Ray Arnett) who was staging Liberace's shows in Vegas. Photo © Allan Warren.. [14], In 1989, Thorson emerged as a pivotal witness in the prosecution of gangster and Hollywood nightclub owner of The Starwood, Eddie Nash, in the 1981 quadruple murders of the Wonderland Gang. [21] As of March 2021[update] he was completing his term in unsupervised custody in residential confinement,[22] with a projected release date of August 30, 2022 unless paroled earlier.[23]. Title: Liberace's credo-"too much of a good thing is wonderful"-is reflected here in his acquisition of new lovers, luxurious homes, a large collection of pornography, and a total of twenty-six house dogs. [citation needed], In 2008, Thorson pleaded guilty to felony drug and burglary charges and was sentenced to four years in prison. See the fabulous presenters and gracious winners at this year's Oscars. This was the first same-sex palimony case filed in U.S. View production, box office, & company info, All the TV Series & Episodes I own..and those I've seen, I've rated part 1, My Favorite True Stories: Documentaries, Docu-Dramas, and Biographical films. Read more quotes from Mae West. Too much of a good thing…is wonderful! 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