CAN I SAY THE ONE THING THAT PROBABLY HAS NOT BEEN SAID TODAY ABOUT J.D. SALINGER?

One well-established comedian was passionately determined to buy the movie rights to CATCHER IN THE RYE in the early 60's, with the hope of perhaps starring in the movie's title role of Holden Caulfield.

I'm not kidding. I have no reason to lie to you.