Still, at least it looks like the incomparable Murphy might be getting a proper lead part for once, after taking countless supporting roles for the British-American maestro of widescreen cinema.
With one notable exception, he never received star billing throughout his career, playing countless patriarchal roles, often politicians, doctors, judges and generals.
I have worked as a head of department and an external examiner, and taken on countless administrative roles at my own institutions and in other bodies.
The show's retort encompasses references to countless male roles on Broadway from Che Guevara in "Evita" to Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof" and also brings in Ms. Buckley's theatrical résumé.
London-born Fry has become one of the UK's most loved personalities in recent years, making numerous documentaries and hosting the hugely popular quiz show QI, while appearing in countless acting roles.
Directed by Liam Steel and conducted by Philip Sunderland, it is joyously and enthusiastically sung, with several of the countless small roles taken expertly, among them Johnny Inkslinger (Mark Wilde, Hel Helsonn (Wyn Pencarreg), Tiny (Caryl Hughes) and Fido (Abigail Kelly).
Add the countless cameo roles by well-known stars like Kristen Wiig (who was almost too perfect as a young Lucille) and it's no wonder conflicting schedules left each character virtually alone.
That led to countless similar roles in action films, including Midnight Run, Get Shorty and Snatch.
Or revisit the countless wonderful roles that Oscar overlooked; Hoffman left a treasure trove of them.
