Will finally be laid to rest this week. This is about a mile from our home.
http://www.nwanews.com/hl/2009/aug/16/hollywood-star-comes-home-good-20090816/
http://www.nwanews.com/hl/2009/aug/16/hollywood-star-comes-home-good-20090816/
Alice Ghostley
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spiceman1957
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Do you have a link or a picture of her?
I can't remember her character on Bewitched
I can't remember her character on Bewitched
It's hard to find a picture of her that's of decent quality. This looks like it was taken from Bewitched. She was Aunt Esmerelda.
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Is there anyone still alive from Bewitched? I liked her and Uncle Arthur. She was also in Designing Women.
mixguy
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Ah Bernice
Funny haw they put about her "arteral flow" problem oh how she chased Anthony, "Black man! BLACK MAN!" it was humorous. Was never meant to be politically offensive.
Funny haw they put about her "arteral flow" problem oh how she chased Anthony, "Black man! BLACK MAN!" it was humorous. Was never meant to be politically offensive.
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Esmerelda
The emergency baby sitter of Tabitha and Adam when Aunt Clara wasn't in the show any longer.
The emergency baby sitter of Tabitha and Adam when Aunt Clara wasn't in the show any longer.
dirtybuck
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Forget The "Aunt" Part...
She was Samantha's "yoo-hoo" maid, who's sneezes wreaked havoc on the Stephen's household (remember when she sneezed up Santa during his busiest time of year).
She was Samantha's "yoo-hoo" maid, who's sneezes wreaked havoc on the Stephen's household (remember when she sneezed up Santa during his busiest time of year).
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You are correct. Esmerelda was the maid and not a relative of Samantha. Just another witch that was their babysitter/maid.
Put Alice and Paul Lynde together and you always had a laugh riot on your hands.
Put Alice and Paul Lynde together and you always had a laugh riot on your hands.
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Wow, this is interesting. I was caught off guard at first as I thought she'd passed quite some time ago, so I read the article.
I looked it up on Mapquest since remember seeing the name "Siloam Springs" on signs when we'd go visit my aunt and uncle in the 70s.
I looked it up on Mapquest since remember seeing the name "Siloam Springs" on signs when we'd go visit my aunt and uncle in the 70s.
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"Yessss, Mr. Stevennnnnns"
I was thinking the same thing. The "aunt" part was not correct.
I was thinking the same thing. The "aunt" part was not correct.
laundromat
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Paul used to visit "Mary's' a gay bar in baltimore quite frequently back in the late 70's. He was hystericaly funny when he had a few drinks.
> He was hystericaly funny when he had a few drinks. <
Yes, and could be very nasty when he had more than a few. Eventually we lost track of how many times he was arrested for public intoxication and/or disturbance. He was bitter about a lot of things, some understandable and some not.
Yes, and could be very nasty when he had more than a few. Eventually we lost track of how many times he was arrested for public intoxication and/or disturbance. He was bitter about a lot of things, some understandable and some not.
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In Chicago in 1978 or so he attended an event at Northwestern as an alumni. Later he was in a McDonalds and caused quite a bit of havoc. It appears he was quite a biggoted person. He got started on some of the help that worked at McDonalds, calling them all kinds of nasty names. He ended up in jail for a few days over that one.
But right at the end, he tried to clean up his act, lose some weight and stop drinking. But alas, the damage had already been done. I heard he had the organs of an 80 year old man even though he was only 55 at the time.
I thought he was hilarious but if you watch him for any length of time it is apparent that he's the same person in all his roles, just the name of the roles change.
But right at the end, he tried to clean up his act, lose some weight and stop drinking. But alas, the damage had already been done. I heard he had the organs of an 80 year old man even though he was only 55 at the time.
I thought he was hilarious but if you watch him for any length of time it is apparent that he's the same person in all his roles, just the name of the roles change.
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I've seen him in an episode of IDOJ.
whirlcool
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that episode was on TV just last week. Paul Lynde played an IRS guy.
The Graduate
If you look closely and are paying attention you will see Marion Lorne(Aunt Clara) and Alice Ghostley(Esmeralda)in an early scene in a hotel with Dustin Hoffman. Apparently Ghostley was a well-respected theatre actress by the time Television discovered her. May she rest in peace.
If you look closely and are paying attention you will see Marion Lorne(Aunt Clara) and Alice Ghostley(Esmeralda)in an early scene in a hotel with Dustin Hoffman. Apparently Ghostley was a well-respected theatre actress by the time Television discovered her. May she rest in peace.
whirlcool
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Now that I've seen that clip of Rabbit Test (directed by Joan Rivers) I realize that Alice Ghostley & Paul Lynde had the same kind of inflection in their delivered lines. Hmmm they both did start out together in the theater.
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Was Watching The PBS Series
On televison comedy and Paul Lynde was covered a bit, with interviews with those who worked with him including Kaye Ballard.
According to Miss. Ballard, what you saw with Mr. Lynde is what you got in person. He was a "curmudgeon" to a fault, though today one supposes it would be called "bitter old aunty" (no offence meant)or something like that.
Apparently, again according to Miss. Ballard everyone from Broadway to Hollywood to the televison bosses knew he was gay, and Mr. Lynde knew that they knew but he wouldn't dare "come out". Mr. Lynde also knew he was not being offered roles, parts and such because of his sexuality. So he was stuck playing whatever tidbits were thrown his way, especially when it came to television.
Television was where many famous back in the day stage and film stars were ending up to make money. From Kaye Ballard, Milton Berle, Eve Arden, and so many, many more. Most would have loved to go back to film and or stage, and some did, but television was where the money was at, especially for "also rans".
Anywho, during this PBS program, they showed several skits of Mr. Lynde's that had me in stitches. Some from his "Hollywood Squares" days (Question to Mr. Lynde: According to Ann Landers, what is the one thing one should never do in bed?" Rely from Mr. Lynde (deadpan and without missing a beat), "Point and laugh".
There was another quiz show where the contestant does not see persons they are asking questions of, and Mr. Lynde was cast as a female wrestler (this was in the 1960's or so), and he is in drag. The female contestant asks:"..... you were female champion in 1955, 1956, 1959... what happened in 1957?" Mr. Lynde responsds: "oh let me see, that was the year I was so busy having the twins...."
Back to AG:
Didn't she pass away some time ago? Why the long delay in her burial? Glad to see she is finally at rest.
As for Bewitched, aside from the chid actors who played "Tabitha" and "Adam", only "Doctor Bombay" is still around. Every single other major cast member has passed on. Some even though much younger than AG, died long before her.
On televison comedy and Paul Lynde was covered a bit, with interviews with those who worked with him including Kaye Ballard.
According to Miss. Ballard, what you saw with Mr. Lynde is what you got in person. He was a "curmudgeon" to a fault, though today one supposes it would be called "bitter old aunty" (no offence meant)or something like that.
Apparently, again according to Miss. Ballard everyone from Broadway to Hollywood to the televison bosses knew he was gay, and Mr. Lynde knew that they knew but he wouldn't dare "come out". Mr. Lynde also knew he was not being offered roles, parts and such because of his sexuality. So he was stuck playing whatever tidbits were thrown his way, especially when it came to television.
Television was where many famous back in the day stage and film stars were ending up to make money. From Kaye Ballard, Milton Berle, Eve Arden, and so many, many more. Most would have loved to go back to film and or stage, and some did, but television was where the money was at, especially for "also rans".
Anywho, during this PBS program, they showed several skits of Mr. Lynde's that had me in stitches. Some from his "Hollywood Squares" days (Question to Mr. Lynde: According to Ann Landers, what is the one thing one should never do in bed?" Rely from Mr. Lynde (deadpan and without missing a beat), "Point and laugh".
There was another quiz show where the contestant does not see persons they are asking questions of, and Mr. Lynde was cast as a female wrestler (this was in the 1960's or so), and he is in drag. The female contestant asks:"..... you were female champion in 1955, 1956, 1959... what happened in 1957?" Mr. Lynde responsds: "oh let me see, that was the year I was so busy having the twins...."
Back to AG:
Didn't she pass away some time ago? Why the long delay in her burial? Glad to see she is finally at rest.
As for Bewitched, aside from the chid actors who played "Tabitha" and "Adam", only "Doctor Bombay" is still around. Every single other major cast member has passed on. Some even though much younger than AG, died long before her.
launderess
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Alice Ghostley
Was great in Bewitched, but she did so many other wonderful roles.
Have to say my favourite was "Bernice", the only one who despite her being a bit daft, was able to not only at times keep up with Suzanne,but her in her place as well.
Anyone who is either from the South, or has lived there knows every family as at least one "Bernice", "Suzanne", and "Brother Boy" lurking about somewhere! *LOL*
L.
Was great in Bewitched, but she did so many other wonderful roles.
Have to say my favourite was "Bernice", the only one who despite her being a bit daft, was able to not only at times keep up with Suzanne,but her in her place as well.
Anyone who is either from the South, or has lived there knows every family as at least one "Bernice", "Suzanne", and "Brother Boy" lurking about somewhere! *LOL*
L.
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The girl will be missed!
> According to Miss. Ballard, what you saw with Mr. Lynde is what you got in person. He was a "curmudgeon" to a fault, though today one supposes it would be called "bitter old aunty" (no offence meant)or something like that. <
There were three distinct Pauls. When he was sober he was very quiet, and usually shy. With a few drinks in him, that's the Paul you see in most of his TV and film roles. He was extremely intelligent, with a wit as sharp as a razor blade. I've already mentioned the third Paul.
Paul's drinking started in earnest after he lost Bing, his partner, in 1965. This was long before I knew him, but John said Paul was horribly traumatized and never fully recovered from the experience. Bing was showing Paul a trick, where he hung off a balcony by his fingertips. He started to slip, and Paul desperately tried to pull him back up. But Bing fell several stories to his death, with Paul watching.
Shortly thereafter he landed his role on Bewitched, and in later episodes, if you listen closely he's actually slurring his lines -- he was usually crocked.
As for his acting career, Allen's comment is correct. He was always moreless the same character with different names. Paul fancied himself a potential leading man, but he didn't have the acting range to accomplish it. He also blamed Hollywood Squares for ruining his chances at a film career, but it had more to do with his lack of acting range (and drinking problem) than anything else.
There were three distinct Pauls. When he was sober he was very quiet, and usually shy. With a few drinks in him, that's the Paul you see in most of his TV and film roles. He was extremely intelligent, with a wit as sharp as a razor blade. I've already mentioned the third Paul.
Paul's drinking started in earnest after he lost Bing, his partner, in 1965. This was long before I knew him, but John said Paul was horribly traumatized and never fully recovered from the experience. Bing was showing Paul a trick, where he hung off a balcony by his fingertips. He started to slip, and Paul desperately tried to pull him back up. But Bing fell several stories to his death, with Paul watching.
Shortly thereafter he landed his role on Bewitched, and in later episodes, if you listen closely he's actually slurring his lines -- he was usually crocked.
As for his acting career, Allen's comment is correct. He was always moreless the same character with different names. Paul fancied himself a potential leading man, but he didn't have the acting range to accomplish it. He also blamed Hollywood Squares for ruining his chances at a film career, but it had more to do with his lack of acting range (and drinking problem) than anything else.
launderess
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Can You Imagine?
Charles Nelson Reilly, Paul Lynde and perhaps Liberace having a "b**ch* session after a few drinks? Now THAT would have been something to see. Would have put "The Women" to shame! *LOL*
Would throw in Roddy MacDowell, but just cannot imagine him ever getting down and dirty.
L.
Charles Nelson Reilly, Paul Lynde and perhaps Liberace having a "b**ch* session after a few drinks? Now THAT would have been something to see. Would have put "The Women" to shame! *LOL*
Would throw in Roddy MacDowell, but just cannot imagine him ever getting down and dirty.
L.
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Another Good "Hollywood Squares" Response
Peter Marshall: In the Lewis Carroll book, "Alice In Wonderland", what character kept saying 'I'm late, I'm late'?
Paul Lynde: Alice, and her mother's sick about it.
Peter Marshall: In the Lewis Carroll book, "Alice In Wonderland", what character kept saying 'I'm late, I'm late'?
Paul Lynde: Alice, and her mother's sick about it.
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Paul Lynde & Bewitched
Like many other actors on that show besides "Sam" and "Darrin", Paul Lynde was on the show as another character before becoming "Uncle Arthur".
PL played a driving instructor who was driven nearly mad by Endora and every now and then by Sam. The former kept popping in and out of the back seat and other pranks to drive the poor soul up the wall, while the other not quite getting the hang of parallel parking decided "P" for "Park" simply meant twitching her nose and having he car move sideways into a spot. Oh how one wishes it was that easy! *LOL*
Like many other actors on that show besides "Sam" and "Darrin", Paul Lynde was on the show as another character before becoming "Uncle Arthur".
PL played a driving instructor who was driven nearly mad by Endora and every now and then by Sam. The former kept popping in and out of the back seat and other pranks to drive the poor soul up the wall, while the other not quite getting the hang of parallel parking decided "P" for "Park" simply meant twitching her nose and having he car move sideways into a spot. Oh how one wishes it was that easy! *LOL*
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Now I remember her.
But of course she was a hoot on Designing Women as Bernice especially when her medication was kicking in!!
But of course she was a hoot on Designing Women as Bernice especially when her medication was kicking in!!
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Bewitched cast members still living
I know of two:
1. Bernard Fox, "Dr. Bombay"
2. Erin Murphy, "Tabitha"
The fraternal twin boys who played "Adam", who allegedly were illegitimate sons of Tony Curtis, are alive, I don't know their names.
I know of two:
1. Bernard Fox, "Dr. Bombay"
2. Erin Murphy, "Tabitha"
The fraternal twin boys who played "Adam", who allegedly were illegitimate sons of Tony Curtis, are alive, I don't know their names.
whirlcool
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I always thought the Elizabeth Montgomery got kinda strange after Bewitched ended. She tried to get as far away from Samantha as possible, and chose roles that were more "artsy" and an example of the "acting craft" than entertaining.
She also was not as endearing as she was when she was playing Samantha.
She also was not as endearing as she was when she was playing Samantha.
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