@gma: Michael Douglas shares how he had to tell his father, Kirk Douglas, he wouldn’t be starring in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” “It was the hardest thing I’ve had to do,” Douglas said.

LaZizzy :

Nickleson killed that part. So good. Kirk Douglas would have been sub par.

mef0629 :

Michael Douglas basically financed the movie! That's how he end up as an executive producer....

Victoria21law :

My mother's forever hall pass

Zack :

I love Kirk Douglas but he wouldn't have been good in that role Jack Nicholson was perfect

Andi Z :

How much do you think average Americans make GMA?

Mr. Whatzit Tooya :

The way hes hollering at him about it kills me lol

Al Is Sure :

jeeez

liamaitken78 :

Kirk Douglas originated the role in the play on Broadway in 1963 . In the book and the play he’s a big brawling tough guy .

michael_mallory_ :

When Kirk saw it I wonder if he could match it

ChampagneKhloe :

sorry dad art wins he definitely was too old to play that part it was meant for Jack

Dave411 :

🌻cat rizzo🌻 :

What a movie!!

Emmy Lux :

Jack Nickleson was perfect for that role…

Jean "Ok" Jacques Dessalines :

ok

Dave411 :

🌻cat rizzo🌻 :

Never knew this!

Tantrum Media Store :

National treasure ❤️🔥🇺🇲

Miss D’ :

I would’ve loved to have seen Kurt Douglas in that part.

Jeff St.Germain :

I mean if that’s the hardest day you’ve ever had?

vitalogist :

What a nepo baby gift to be able to look back at your parent's (and your life too) captured in movies, interviews, etc.

Neecee :

Jack looks crazy 🤪 so yes he was perfect! 😂

Melodic Maiden :

🥰🥰🥰

Dedi :

was a tough life he had wasn't it ... Jesus Christ 😂😂😂

Monologue Man599 :

He’s Jewish