Olympic Champions Have A History With Hollywood

By Susan King, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times: Entertainment
Mon, 07/30/2012 - 12:00am

Figure-skating powerhouse Sonja Henie and champion swimmers Johnny Weissmuller and 'Buster' Crabbe achieved celebrity gold in movies and on TV.If swimmers Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin or gymnast Gabrielle Douglas take gold at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, they will probably end up gracing Wheaties boxes, get the chance to host"Saturday Night Live" or sign up for"Dancing With the Stars." And some may become TV sports commentators or announcers.

Topics: buster saturday night live dancing with the stars. sonja henie johnny weissmuller michael phelps ryan lochte missy franklin gabrielle douglas olympic games london wheaties tv swimmers gold

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