{
  "id": 9021030,
  "title": "Molly Ringwald Starred In A Hit '90s Stephen King Miniseries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/molly-ringwald-starred-in-a-hit-90s-stephen-king-miniseries",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T22:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2263706/molly-ringwald-90s-stephen-king-miniseries-the-stand/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Molly Ringwald, most recognized for her roles in 1980s John Hughes films, also appeared in television series, including the acclaimed 1994 Stephen King miniseries The Stand. In this role, she played Frannie Goldsmith, a character who survived both the apocalypse and an unplanned pregnancy. Ringwald's transition from living in France to the role of Frannie marked a new and more mature chapter in her career. She expressed her enthusiasm for the project, dismissing the notion that television could not produce interesting content. The miniseries depicted the death of 99.4% of the human population due to a manmade virus, a scenario that reminded Ringwald of the AIDS epidemic. King, known for his strong opinions on film adaptations, appreciated the miniseries, praising the cast for their faithful portrayal of his words. The show received mixed reactions from viewers, with some expressing skepticism and others praising Ringwald's performance. A subsequent 2020 TV adaptation of The Stand, written by King, received less positive reviews.",
  "summary": "She's best known for her Brat Pack films in the 1980s, but in the mid-90s, Molly Ringwald starred in a beloved TV adaptation of a huge Stephen King novel.",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}