Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart (2003)

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The casting of Cybill Shepherd as billionaire home-economics doyenne Martha Stewart in this made-for-TV biopic allegedly grew from a quip made by Today Show host Matt Lauer, that only three people were qualified to portray Martha: Shepherd, Candice Bergen, and Robin Williams (!). The film follows the traditional rags-to-riches route, as Martha rises from a poverty-stricken childhood in Nutley, NJ, to the head of a vast financial empire, largely founded upon her talent for whipping up inexpensive gourmet meals and her sagacious, tasteful home-decorating tips. (It is explained that this metamorphosis is borne of necessity, after Martha's lawyer husband, Andy [Tim Matheson], suffers a lengthy spell of unemployment.) Much is made of the contrast between the sweet, benign "public" Stewart and the hell-on-wheels "private" Stewart, and of course a great deal of footage is devoted to the Wall Street insider-trading scandal that brought about her spectacular downfall. Highlights include a vivid recreation of the confrontation between Stewart and TV host Jane Clayson on the set of CBS' Morning Show. Based on a best-selling book by Christopher Byron, Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart first aired May 19, 2003, on NBC. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Starring:: Cybill Shepherd, Tim Matheson, (more)

Director(s):: Jason Ensler

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: PG

Format(s):: DVD
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Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 87 mins

Complete Cast of Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart

Cybill Shepherd - Martha Stewart
Joanna Cassidy - Caroline Kass
Mauralea Austin - Jane Clayson
Sean Gallagher - Young Andy Stewart
Terri Govang - Martha's Sister

Tim Matheson - Andy Stewart
Jude Ciccolella - Martha's Father
Dorie Barton - Young Martha Stewart
Michelle Nolden - Norma Collier

Director(s):: Jason Ensler

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: PG(Suitable for Children, Adult Language, Adult Situations)

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	Mary M. E.

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I missed this movie when it was shown on TV. I liked the movie, & it gave food for thought. The movie didn't portray Martha Stewart in the most favorable light, and she seems opportunistic, and not very likeable. I respect her, but she might not be a person that I would really like a whole lot. I don't, and never did, really relate to her. Cybill Shepherd did a really good job in this role, but didn't quite come across as believable as Martha. (I felt I was viewing being in Stepford a few times.) Tim Matheson, as Andy Stewart, stole the show who played Martha's long-suffering husband. (Martha, he was a keeper.) Sean Gallagher, as a Young Andy Stewart, did a good job and stole the show as well. Jude Ciccolella, as Martha's Father, was someone I related to a bit more. (He reminded me a bit of my own dad.) According to the movie Martha was pretty much VERY much like him. Martha's mother was pretty much invisible. All in all a good movie, and very much worth seeing.

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	Peter and Michelle M.

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I think that Cybill Shepherd plays Martha Pretty well. You can almost see Martha's true face peering in as Cybill speaks. Most people don't really like Martha, but I have a love hate relationship with her. She's like a car wreak...you don't wanna watch but you just have to. I think the movie shows alot of her past that molded her into the person she is today. Also its a movie ripped off from TV,2.5 stars in my book....not a must watch but interesting if you wonder about Martha.