Excuseme, you seem to edit a lot of articles that I keep on my watchlist, but I have a large watchlist.   I agree with you that the lead is bad.   Angela Lansbury and Jack Nicholson don't belong there.   It is relevant to mention her debut, but it's not necessary to mention Jane Fonda.   You make valid points, and I think you've tried to fix it, but have ended up focussing just on the awards.   As per