History Trivia / TheMarvelousMrsMaisel

* [[SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct She Really Can Act]]: While Creator/RachelBrosnahan performed admirably in the small and rather thankless role of a sullen, imperiled prostitute in ''Series/HouseOfCardsUS'', there was really no way to anticipate that she'd be able to give a series-driving performance as a vivacious Jewish comedienne from the 1950s.

** Kevin Pollak is a stand-up comedian in real-life. So it's no surprise that Moishe is the one most interested in actually hearing Midge's act when she reveals her job to the family.

* SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct: While Creator/RachelBrosnahan performed admirably in the small and rather thankless role of a sullen, imperiled prostitute in ''Series/HouseOfCardsUS'', there was really no way to anticipate that she'd be able to give a series-driving performance as a vivacious Jewish comedienne from the 1950s.

* WordOfSaintPaul: Lead actress Rachel Brosnahan [[https://www.bustle.com/p/rachel-brosnahan-stopped-a-marvelous-mrs-maisel-romance-from-happening-19433626 has somewhat infamously said]] that the very popular Lenny/Midge pairing will not happen on the show because she disliked the idea and requested that Amy Sherman-Palladino [[JustFriends keep the relationship platonic]]. Therefore, depending on whether or not Sherman-Palladino decides to keep to this after season 3, the events of 3x05 (where Lenny and Midge go on a date and then intentionally leave their relationship open-ended) were either a FlipFlopOfGod or an instance of particularly cruel ShipTease that will [[ShipSinking never get any payoff]]. Notably, her comments directly conflict with the show's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx6eGQj8swI&t=1s marketing]], which seems designed to suggest that there is a chance of the pair getting together.

* WordOfSaintPaul: Lead actress Rachel Brosnahan [[https://www.bustle.com/p/rachel-brosnahan-stopped-a-marvelous-mrs-maisel-romance-from-happening-19433626 has somewhat infamously said]] that the very popular Lenny/Midge pairing will not happen on the show because she disliked the idea and requested that Amy Sherman-Palladino [[JustFriends keep the relationship platonic]]. Therefore, depending on whether or not Sherman-Palladino decides to keep to this after season 3, the events of 3x05 (where Lenny and Midge go on a date and then intentionally leave their relationship open-ended) were either a FlipFlopOfGod or an instance of particularly cruel ShipTease that will [[ShipSinking never get any payoff]]. Notably, her comments directly conflict with the show's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx6eGQj8swI&t=1s marketing]], which seems to be suggesting that there is a chance of the pair getting together.

* WordOfSaintPaul: Lead actress Rachel Brosnahan [[https://www.bustle.com/p/rachel-brosnahan-stopped-a-marvelous-mrs-maisel-romance-from-happening-19433626 has somewhat infamously said]] that the very popular Lenny/Midge pairing will not happen on the show because she disliked the idea and requested that Amy Sherman-Palladino [[JustFriends keep the relationship platonic]]. Therefore, depending on whether or not Sherman-Palladino decides to keep to this after season 3, the events of 3x05 (where Lenny and Midge go on a date and then intentionally leave their relationship open-ended) were either a FlipFlopOfGod or an instance of particularly cruel ShipTease that will [[ShipSinking never get any payoff]].

* ThrowItIn: One of the dancers at Midge's wedding (who she reveals were actually hired professionals) drops his yarmulke during his performance, but he simply scoops it up as he finishes. This is clearly a gaffe by the dancer, but it works in-universe.

* BigNameFan:
** Barbara Streisand; [[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/barbra-streisand-explains-why-she-allowed-marvelous-mrs-maisel-use-her-songs-1080206 what is noteworthy is that she rarely allows permission to have her songs used on television shows. She praises the show for capturing the spirit of Greenwich Village in the late 50s and early 60s (when she came of age)]].
** Bob Newhart has also praised the show's recreation of the period, even if it was physically painful to see Joel butchering his Lincoln routine in the first episode.
** Creator/AlPacino told “The Hollywood Reporter” while doing promo for ''Film/TheIrishman '' that he loves the show.

* StarMakingRole: Although Creator/RachelBrosnahan has had previous success and a recurring role in ''Series/HouseOfCardsUS'', ''The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'' can be considered her breakout role.

* AscendedExtra: According to Amy Sherman-Palladino, [[https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/12/the-marvelous-mrs-maisel-season-3-amy-sherman-palladino-interview "Luke Kirby was initially only supposed to appear as Lenny in the pilot, but she was so impressed by his chemistry with Rachel Brosnahan that she ended up making him a recurring character"]].

* AscendedExtra: According to Amy Sherman-Palladino, Luke Kirby was initially only supposed to appear as Lenny in the pilot, but she was so impressed by his chemistry with Rachel Brosnahan that she ended up making him a recurring character.

* Fake Nationality: or more precise fake ethnicity. Neither Rachel Brosnahan nor Tony Shalhoub are Jewish. Both are also from the Midwest.

* BigNameFan: Barbara Streisand; [[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/barbra-streisand-explains-why-she-allowed-marvelous-mrs-maisel-use-her-songs-1080206 what is noteworthy is that she rarely allows permission to have her songs used on television shows. She praises the show for capturing the spirit of Greenwich Village in the late 50s and early 60s (when she came of age)]].

* StarMakingRole: Although Rachel Brosnahan has had previous success and a recurring role in ''Series/HouseOfCardsUS'', ''The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'' can be considered her breakout role.

** To fans acquainted with Tony Shalhoub, the scene in episode 5 where Abe is obsesive-compulsive about the state of the Steiner Resort rec room's shuffleboard seems like something right out of ''Series/{{Monk}}''.

** Moishe, played by real life stand up comedian Kevin Pollack, is the one most interested in actually hearing Midge's act when she reveals her job to the family.

* BigNameFan: Barbara Streisand; [[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/barbra-streisand-explains-why-she-allowed-marvelous-mrs-maisel-use-her-songs-1080206 what is noteworthy is that she rarely allows permission to have her songs used on television shows. She praises the show for capturing the spirit of Greenwich Village in the late 50s and early 60s (when she came of age)]].

* BigNameFan: Barbara Streisand; [[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/barbra-streisand-explains-why-she-allowed-marvelous-mrs-maisel-use-her-songs-1080206 what is noteworthy is that she rarely allows permission to have her songs used on television shows. She praises the show for capturing the spirit of Greenwich Village in the late 50s and early 60s (when she came of age)]].
* CaliforniaDoubling: The Steiner Mountain Resort is fictitious, and is represented by [[https://www.scottsfamilyresort.com/ the Scotts Family Resort]] at Oquaga Lake near the upstate hamlet of Deposit, New York.

* ActorAllusion: Moishe, played by real life stand up comedian Kevin Pollack, is the one most interested in actually hearing Midge's act when she reveals her job to the family.

* BigNameFan: Barbara Streisand; [[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/barbra-streisand-explains-why-she-allowed-marvelous-mrs-maisel-use-her-songs-1080206 what is noteworthy is that she rarely allows permission to have her songs used on television shows. She praises the show for capturing the spirit of Greenwich Village in the late 50s and early 60s (when she came of age)]].

* BigNameFan: Barbra Streisand; [[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/barbra-streisand-explains-why-she-allowed-marvelous-mrs-maisel-use-her-songs-1080206 what is noteworthy is that she rarely allows permission to have her songs used on television shows. She praises the show for capturing the spirit of Greenwich Village in the late 50s and early 60s (when she came of age)]].

* Moishe, played by real life stand up comedian Kevin Pollack, is the one most interested in actually hearing Midge's act when she reveals her job to the family.

* BigNameFan: Barbra Striesand.