The preview and success of "BABY JANE" is enjoyable done, capturing an authentic feel of early 60s Hollywood and movie audiences. Both Lange and Sarandon are at their best, delivering sharp dialog with lots of conviction.
What makes this a great episode is the development of director Robert Aldrich's story line, along with that of Pauline Jameson, his assistant. Both actors (Molina and Wright) are excellent (a highlight is the office scene where Aldrich encourages Jameson about a possible directing career. Aldrich is played as a complex character, a director of talent (belatedly recognized), while Jameson never went very far, her character adds a lot of interest in this program. Then there is Stanley Tucci as hard-headed, plain-speaking Jack Warner who won't give Aldrich a break. Last but not least there is Toby Huss as a despicable Frank Sinatra. Along the way there are re-creations of TV appearances by Davis
What makes this a great episode is the development of director Robert Aldrich's story line, along with that of Pauline Jameson, his assistant. Both actors (Molina and Wright) are excellent (a highlight is the office scene where Aldrich encourages Jameson about a possible directing career. Aldrich is played as a complex character, a director of talent (belatedly recognized), while Jameson never went very far, her character adds a lot of interest in this program. Then there is Stanley Tucci as hard-headed, plain-speaking Jack Warner who won't give Aldrich a break. Last but not least there is Toby Huss as a despicable Frank Sinatra. Along the way there are re-creations of TV appearances by Davis
