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LARAINE NEWMAN AND FLORENCE HENDERSON DO THE RIGHT THING

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SNL pioneer Laraine Newman and Brady Bunch mom Florence Henderson were among the celebrities raising money for animals by putting on a show called “Celebrity Autobiographies.” It’s an event where famous people read aloud the most ridiculous parts of OTHER celebrities’ autobiographies. For example, Florence might read parts of Tommy Lee’s book and Laraine could read from Elizabeth Taylor’s tell-all. Sounds like fun, and the proceeds went specifically to pay for neutering animals. (Above, Laraine and Florence left with stuffed ponies in hand)

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By Janet / October 14, 2014
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ANN B DAVIS: WAS SHE OR WASN’T SHE? IT DIDN’T REALLY MATTER

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Who didn’t love Ann B Davis? Our first memory of her was as the wisecracking assistant to pin-up photographer Bob Cummings on Love That Bob. When she appeared on The Brady Bunch she played the same type of character – outspoken, bossy, smart, and sensible in both demeanor and attire. No frills. We always assumed she was a very likeable lesbian – and didn’t everyone dream of having a maid like Alice? When we think of Ann’s no-nonsense characters we are reminded of another actress who often played spinsters: the late Nancy Kulp (Jane Hathaway from The Beverly Hillbillies.) Ironically, Nancy started out as a bird-watcher on Love That Bob with Ann. Both were much loved character actresses who gave lesbians a very good name, whether they WERE or not. (Above- that’s Ann in the window)

By Janet / June 2, 2014
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