Natalie Schafer (aka Mrs. Howell) - the Data Lounge
Sep 1, 2019 · Natalie Schafer pushed back and asked her character to be rewritten as a good-natured, scatter-brained Lucy Ricardo type - and got it. [quote] Tina didn't want to do a sit-com back then where she wasn't the lead character & blamed the Ginger role for typecasting her (the other actors resented G.I. for this as well so it wasn't just her).
"Gilligan's Island" question - the Data Lounge
Sep 11, 2024 · Jim Backus and Natalie Schafer were perfectly cast and made the Howells timeless tv characters. by Anonymous:
Dawn Wells is lost at sea. - the Data Lounge
Dec 30, 2020 · Dawn lived with and was Natalie Schafer's primary caretake the last few years of Shafer's life. I read that Shafer reportedly left her a sizeable chunk of change in her will. And Shafer was quite rich from all her real estate holdings. She left between $1.5 & $2 million to the Lillian Booth Actors Home.
William Frawley before "I Love Lucy" - the Data Lounge
Nov 29, 2020 · He provides a Natalie Schafer-like moment of recognition in *Miracle on 34th Street*. by Anonymous: reply 6:
Little Known Facts About the Making of The Show “Gilligan’s Island”
Dec 29, 2022 · Natalie Schafer was the only "millionaire" in Gilligan's Island ensemble cast. In common with few other Hollywood actors or connected with industry Ms. Schafer and her first husband bought eff tons of CA real estate back when it was cheap and getting was good. Her marriage didn't last but value of those holdings grew.
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Jul 18, 2023 · [quote]Our subject for today, Miss Natalie Schafer, has absolutely nothing in common with the person described above, other than that she is different from the general run of actors and actresses. Different, that is, in that she didn’t appear in her high-school dramatic plays, work as a chorus girl and under-study until her Big Chance came along.
With Love, Mommie Dearest - the Data Lounge
May 8, 2024 · Add to the fact that Christina and Christopher came in and grew up during a very rough patch in Joan’s career, in an industry that was ruthless towards women, I could imagine Joan wound using her kids as punching bags. There have also been several testimonies that highlight Joan’s questionable parenting (Natalie Schafer, for one).
The Official Thread of the TV Series "Alice" - the Data Lounge
Dec 10, 2015 · Natalie/Sophia- says whatever is on her mind, very matter of fact. Natalie was the "every girl" audiences can relate to. Sophia was the "every grandma". Tootie/Rose- sweet and naive. Always wanting a happy ending
Christina Crawford is actually a decent actress - the Data Lounge
Aug 15, 2020 · The stories Natalie Schafer and June Allyson tell at r4 are pretty horrible, and they corroborate the accusations made against Joan in the book. These aren't just instances of strict mothering; these are clear instances of sadism.
The Mid-Atlantic Accent - the Data Lounge
Nov 15, 2021 · Joisey native Natalie Schafer had a delightful Mid-Atlantic accent. by Anonymous: reply 99: November 20 ...