Peyton Place Refugee Makes It Big
Hollywood star Ryan O Neal explains how landing the lead opposite Ali MacGraw in Love Story after 11 years on television changed his career. He describes the audition, Hiller's choice, and how modest pay and early success propelled him to future roles like The Wild Rovers, while noting the fleeting nature of fame.
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