Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. "My worst memory of my father was his being arrested for drunken driving. I spoke to him not long ago, and he said, Clara (his pet name for Miss Day), Im going to beat this. And, I thought he would, Miss Day said. In 1995, she walked down the aisle again, becoming wife to business executive Phil Neal. In 1969, Meredith married actor Greg Mullavey ( Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976) and Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1973). ; The Mike Douglas Show; The Rockford Files; Fantasy Island; Webster; CHiPS; Love, American Style; and Magnum, P.I.. MacRae was also popular in the game-show genre, appearing in numerous shows, including: Funny You Should Ask; Match Game ('60s, '70s, and '90s versions); What's My Line? He was host of The Railroad Hour on radio from 1948 to 1954. Like her mom and dad, she proved to a multitalented performer and even transitioned to journalism. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Meredith Lynn MacRae (May 30, 1944 July 14, 2000)[1] was an American actress, singer and talk show host. "I also have a support group which has been meeting at my house for the past seven years. There was an error deleting this problem. On the latter show, she turned the character from a blonde stereotype into a strong-willed, singing woman. She remained with the sitcom until its cancellation in 1970.[2]. On September 22, 1974, he appeared as a sheriff on an episode of "McCloud" (1970), starring Dennis Weaver, entitled "The Barefoot Girls of Bleeker Street". It was no sports story. She returned to her doctor complaining of severe headaches. May 30, 1944 - d. July 14, 2000) was an American actress and singer, known for her roles as Sally Ann on My Three Sons (1963-1965) and as Billie Jo on Petticoat Junction (1966-1970). ; I've Got a Secret; Personality; Snap Judgment; He Said, She Said (with then-husband Greg Mullavey); Tattletales (also with Mullavey); Hollywood Squares; The Dating Game; To Tell the Truth; Password (ABC version); $10,000 Pyramid; $25,000 Pyramid; Break the Bank; Celebrity Whew! He simply respected her as a journalist. Her first TV series was "My Three Sons," in which she played Sally, the love interest for Mike (Tim Considine) from 1963 to 1965. 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MacRae was speaking to a group of employers and counselors attending a luncheon in honor of the 10th anniversary of the forming of St. Anthony Hospital's CareUnit, which treats patients with drug and alcohol dependence, as well as other members of dysfunctional families. They divorced in 1972 but remained friends and had a daughter Allison. She created and hosted "Born Famous", a series of specials in which she interviewed children of famous parents. She had roles in two of the ever-popular beach blanket moviesBeach Party in 1963 and Bikini Beach in 1964. ", She said she still has trouble relying on others to do things for her. She also worked for many charities including the League of Women Voters, Women in Film, Committee for the Childrens Burn Foundation, and the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation (UCPF). ; Beat the Clock; Card Sharks; The Cross-Wits; and Family Feud. I can remember going out for dinner and people coming up to my parents for autographs. However, with all the glitz and glamour came some downsides that proved really difficult for a child to endure. Try again. Most recently, she had recorded 24 books for Dove Audio and had a best-selling beauty video, "The 15-Minute Acupressure Face-Lift.". It features interviews with such celebrities and their offspring as Lana Turner and daughter Cheryl Crane, Abigail Van Buren and daughter Jeanne Phillips, Michael Landon and son Michael Jr., Bob Hope and daughter Linda, the Dick Van Patten family, Jerry Falwell and son Jonathan and Natalie Cole, daughter of Nat King Cole, among others. The family asked that memorials be sent to the National Council on Alcoholism. (1980), The Rockford Files (1974), and Webster (1983) (the highest rated episode ever). Other guests included were Goldie Hawn, Irwin C. Watson, Rod McKuen, Shirley Bassey, and Harpers Bizarre. Miss MacRae, as Billie Jo, was one of the widow's three eye-catching daughters who helped run the Hooterville establishment. She played Sally, Mikes girlfriend and later wife from 1963 until 1965. Her father struggled with alcoholism, and her parents divorced when she was ten. Meredith Lynn MacRae (May 30, 1944 - July 14, 2000) [1] was an American actress, singer and talk show host. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. "He told me to tell the truth, tell it like it is and take it one day at a time. She also worked hard for a variety of charities and traveled around the country speaking on alcoholism. MacRae got a role as Tommy Arbuckle in the Broadway play Junior Miss. At the same time, he was a singer in a radio chorus and worked on another radio program until June 1943, when he was drafted into the Army. This account has been disabled. (1955) and Carousel (1956)), and her mother, Sheila MacRae, is an actress/comedienne and author, who is probably best known as Alice Kramden (1966-1970), during the 2nd incarnation of Jackie Gleason's The Jackie Gleason Show (1966) (aka "The Honeymooners").At the age of eight, Meredith started her own acting career and appeared in the film By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953), which starred her father.She attended UCLA and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. This browser does not support getting your location. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA. She was awarded a local Emmy Award in 1986 for her interviewing skills. She's excited about working with her mother on producing "Friends and Lovers," a show which will feature celebrities and their views on love and romance. Meredith MacRae, Emmy Award winner who has established herself as a successful television talk show hostess, producer, actress, public speaker and community leader, claims, at last, she is reaching the best part of her life. When she left, MacRae took him back. I Know That Girl From Somewhere: The Career of Meredith MacRae. Overview (1) Born October 5, 1946 in New York City, New York, USA Mini Bio (1) Heather MacRae was born on October 5, 1946 in New York City, New York, USA. We have set your language to As the months progressed, her condition worsened, accompanied by severe headaches. He did and his turnaround was so complete that he became involved with the National Council on Alcoholism (NCA) giving speeches about his disease and recovery. Her mother, Sheila MacRae was an actress and comedienne, appearing as Jackie Gleasons wife on The Honeymooners. I read about a Ladies Fun Night which she held every month or two. It's difficult being a single parent.". Do Not Sell My Information - CA Residents. Home is a sprawling Spanish-type home overlooking the San Fernando Valley just six miles from where she spent her childhood. You can also spot her playing herself in the I Love Lucy episode "The Fashion Show. She had more surgeries and then broke her hip. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 'Petticoat Junction' star Lori Saunders was rescued in real life in a very 'Petticoat Junction' way. Meredith MacRae, Emmy Award winner who has established herself as a successful. I hope people will recognize patterns and say, "That's what I do sit and wait for a jerk.' Married to her Backfire costar Gordon MacRae, Sheila soared to greater levels of fame on Broadway and on TV in the Sixties, just as her daughter was making a name for herself. Meredith was born to parents in the entertainment industry, and it was not hard for her to pursue acting because of her parents. based on information from your browser. Verify and try again. Actress Meredith McRae, husband Greg Mullavy and daughter Allison McRae attend First Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, 1985 at Jimmy's Restaurant in Beverly Hills, California. When word of his illness spread early this year, MacRae received 2,847 letters in one day, Mrs. MacRae said. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2.1 My Three Sons 2.2 Petticoat Junction 2.3 Other work She was the third star to play Billie Jo. The picture showed the woman all smiles as she posed beside the two icons. Although the show was on the air until 1972, Tim Considine who played Mike, left the show in 1965 and the story line was that he and Sally moved to Arizona. Learn more about managing a memorial . He wouldn't stop until he was ready.". "I feel I have to do everything myself to make sure it gets done. She also appeared in several movies and had a brief singing career.In 1969, Meredith married actor Greg Mullavey (Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976) and Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1973). They were married in 1941. Try again later. On one occasion he did come and brought Dean Martin along -- both arrived drunk -- Dean's children were among the guests. In 1964, she married Richard Berger, former president of MGM. She was seen in The Interns, The FBI, The Rockford Files, CHiPs, Fantasy Island, Webster, Magnum PI, and was on my favorite episode of Love American Style. She had a genuine warmth and was friendly, appearing sincerely interested in others. Jun 02, 1990 at 12:00 am She has just packed her daughter, Allison's, lunch and sent her off to school. Instead, she said, she shared some of the personal defeats and triumphs that she thinks resulted from growing up in a home with an alcoholic parent. She went on to make appearances in "Bikini Beach," "Norwood," "Magnum," "Fantasy Island," "The Census Taker," and several game shows, fast-tracking her rise to stardom. She also received the Angel Award as producer of the most outstanding documentary of the year, a Vesta Award for Excellence in Journalism and, a Bronze Halo Award from the Motion picture Broadcast Council. She worked on Mid-Morning L.A. for eight years and won a local Emmy for her work in 1986. Her father, Gordon MacRae was a singer and movie idol of the 1950s (Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! In 1995, Meredith married Philip Neal, Chairman and CEO of Avery . A system error has occurred. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Meredith MacRae, Lori Saunders, and Linda Kaye Henning on Petticoat Junction (1967) Lori Saunders (born Linda Marie Hines October 4, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri) [1] is an American film and television actress, probably best known for her role as Bobbie Jo Bradley in the television series Petticoat . Failed to report flower. As the eldest of four children, I became the caregiver. They lived in Lincoln year-round since MacRae suffered the stroke. She hosted various interviews on "Mid-Morning LA," which eventually earned her a local Emmy. In the 1960s, the whole family occasionally worked together in a nightclub act, and Meredith MacRae appeared on the television shows Petticoat Junction and My Three Sons. MacRae married Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft, a Nebraska native, in 1967, and their daughter, Amanda, was born in 1968. Sometimes I was tired and cranky and I just wanted to go home. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [4], In summer stock in her teens, she appeared with Dan Dailey in Take Me Along, with Andy Williams in Bye Bye Birdie, and in Annie Get Your Gun. Sounds like they had very little control over what they produced. Drag images here or select from your computer for Meredith MacRae memorial. Greg and Meredith divorced in 1992 but remained friends. Viewers might not be exactly sure how they know her, but everyone realizes they liked her. She underwent surgery in January 1999 to remove a tumor from the right side of her brain. She took the role of Billie Jo Bradley on Petticoat Junction, appearing in 114 episodes. Search above to list available cemeteries. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. They had one daughter, Allison Mullavey. Try again later. Add to your scrapbook. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. She is an actress, known for Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask (1972), Life with Mikey (1993) and A Perfect Couple (1979). "Talking about things that are so personal was hard when I first began," she said later. Miss MacRae followed that with the cable television series "Born Famous," in which she interviewed the offspring of celebrities. If the hardships of her childhood were not daunting enough, MacRae faced more trouble in her personal life as she grew into adulthood and became a famous star herself. I can remember going out for dinner and people coming up to my parents for autographs. She was a guest on NBC' The Spring Thing a musical television special hosted by Bobbie Gentry and Noel Harrison. - IMDb Mini Biography By: She laughed saying, "But finally, I think I broke the pattern. Oops, something didn't work. Her father, Gordon MacRae was a big star, featured in Roger & Hammersteins Oklahoma and Carousel. His voice was magnificent, and no one sang like him. Meredith was always close with her siblings. In 1995, Meredith married Philip Neal, Chairman and CEO of Avery-Dennison. Meredith serves as an inspiration to adult children of alcoholics as well as others who have coped with co-dependent relationships. She was also seen on many game shows including Match Game, Family Feud, and the $10,000 Pyramid. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! Click on a photo to view an enlargement Family Album Page Two However, she's excellent in sports especially softball, she has a .367 batting average. Meredi Thats awesome that she was into social causes and trying to improve the human condition. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. She grew up with her parents, Gordon and Sheila MacRae, both entertainers, and nurtured her interest in the arts. Saying, `` that 's what I do sit and wait for a child endure... 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