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Ellen Corby was an expert in playing old ladies
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While she was well known for playing Grandma Walton in The Waltons, Ellen Corby had an incredibly illustrious career as an actor in both film and television before she joined the cast of the hit television series. But although Corby had appeared in various television programs and films, she tended to have a type when it came…
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R.I.P. Peter Marshall, original host of ”The Hollywood Squares”
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Peter Marshall, known for his role as host of the 1966 game show The Hollywood Squares, has passed away. Born Ralph Pierre LaCock on March 30, 1926, Marshall knew from a young age that he wanted to be in show business. By 14 he was working as an usher in the famous Paramount Theater, and by 15…
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Its ”silly” nature is why people loved, and still love Mama’s Family
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Whether it was the witty thoughts to herself or the endless arguments with the family, Vicki Lawrence’s character of Mama Harper is one that will always stand out when reflecting on the career of the famed actress. Mama’s Family is a show that has been popular since its inception as a sketch on The Carol Burnett Show.…
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See “Mama’s Family” Star Vicki Lawrence Now at 72
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When the sitcom Mama’s Family premiered in 1983, fans were already familiar with its cast. That’s because the characters first appeared in sketch comedy bits on The Carol Burnett Show, and later in a TV movie called Eunice, with Carol Burnett as the title character and Vicki Lawrence as her “Mama”—despite being 16 years her junior. The original show was a hit, and…
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Dorothy Lyman called the cancellation of Mama’s Family the best thing that ever happened to her
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A true optimist can see the bright side of any situation, even when life seems to have taken a turn for the worst. If you’re looking for someone to see the sunny side of things, look no further than Dorothy Lyman. With a background in soaps like All My Children and sitcoms like Mama’s Family, Lyman saw the…
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When she decided to pursue directing, Dorothy Lyman found guidance in soaps instead of sitcoms
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Share Sometimes, the best way to learn is to follow someone else’s lead and take it as an example. While Dorothy Lyman had a wealth of examples at her disposal when she decided to pursue directing, she knew that not all television series were created equal. After appearing in shows like All My Children and Mama’s Family, Lyman displayed…
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Zoey Deutch’s parents, Lea Thompson and Howard Deutch, met on the set of a movie
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Zoey Deutch’s parents, Lea Thompson and Howard Deutch, raised their daughter in a creative home. The Professor actress grew up in a Jewish household in Los Angeles with her actress mother, director father and writer sister, Madelyn Deutch. Lea and Howard welcomed Madelyn in 1991, followed by Zoey in 1994. Zoey followed in her mother’s footsteps and started acting…
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All About Missy Elliott’s Parents, Mom Patricia and Dad Ronnie Elliott
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Missy Elliott‘s parents, Patricia and Ronnie Elliott, influenced her in different ways. Although the Grammy Award-winning artist grew up with her mom and dad, Missy has called Patricia a “single parent.” Throughout her career, the rapper has been open about the alleged physical abuse her mother faced from Ronnie. Missy admitted on VH1’s Behind the Music that…
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Yuletide Facts About National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is actually based on the short story “Christmas 59,” written by John Hughes for National Lampoon Magazine in December 1980. “Christmas 59” was a follow up to the short story “Vacation 58,” which was made into the original Vacation movie in 1983. The film pays tribute to Hughes’ original short story when Clark is in the…
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Martha Stewart Wore a Summer-to-Fall Blouse Style That You Can Shop for Under $30 Right Now
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Fall is right around the corner, and celebrities are already leaning into seasonal fashion trends. We spotted Martha Stewart wearing a particularly fall-ready ‘fit last weekend in a shared Instagram photo posted by her friend. In the picture, the mogul was dressed in different gourd-colored hues with a flouncy peasant top that reminded us of the summery version Erin Napier…
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