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John1956PA

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34. Thanks for posting! I saw a rerun of the episode in the late 1960s, and it frightened me.

Reply to scarletwoman (Reply #27)

Thu Jan 28, 2021, 05:44 AM

Jan 2021

Until I read your post, I was unaware that the main character of the episode was portrayed by Cloris Leachman. Her beauty and talent are timeless.

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Cloris Leachman, Sitcom Standout and Oscar Winner, Dies at 94 [View all] brooklynite Jan 2021 OP

She was fun. Vibes to her loved ones. applegrove Jan 2021 #1

Excellent in The Last Picture Show. Sneederbunk Jan 2021 #2

Yes and Young Frankenstein Billytee Jan 2021 #36

Oh what a loss. She played so many wonderful roles. Marie Marie Jan 2021 #3

Awwwww, R.I.P, Frau Blucher. catbyte Jan 2021 #4

So sad! PirateRo Jan 2021 #5

I remember her on the Twilight Zone episode "It's a Good Life"as little Anthony's mother. Prof. Toru Tanaka Jan 2021 #6

R.I.P. sinkingfeeling Jan 2021 #7

... handmade34 Jan 2021 #8

Man that sucks. Loved her in Beerfest. Initech Jan 2021 #9

Very talented, incredibly prolific Clash City Rocker Jan 2021 #10

Wow. What a loss. BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #11

I remember her first as a stand up comedian. displacedtexan Jan 2021 #12

Two different women, I hope you knew that. SharonClark Jan 2021 #13

Duh. I'm an idiot. displacedtexan Jan 2021 #14

RIP. (nt) Paladin Jan 2021 #15

Great actress. She could do anything. Auggie Jan 2021 #16

So sorry Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2021 #17

bummer. she was great in high anxiety. pansypoo53219 Jan 2021 #18

A truly gifted person. RIP (n/t) MissMillie Jan 2021 #19

RIP. forgotmylogin Jan 2021 #20

Oh NOOooooo. chowder66 Jan 2021 #21

No! Behind the Aegis Jan 2021 #22

Her Maw Maw character BuddhaGirl Jan 2021 #25

Requiescat in pace. Thank you for so many laughs. niyad Jan 2021 #23

Nurse Diesel vs Frau Blucher Gidney N Cloyd Jan 2021 #24

Never you mind hunny...never you mind. cayugafalls Jan 2021 #26

Such a tour de force! She was so chillingly good! scarletwoman Jan 2021 #28

I could not agree more, I am torn between her dramatic work and her comedy. cayugafalls Jan 2021 #30

That scene between Ruth and Sonny at the end of the movie, was the first, and only, take they did. LudwigPastorius Jan 2021 #29

That is what made it real...she just did it. Real, visceral...we all felt it. cayugafalls Jan 2021 #32

A young and beautiful Ms. Leachman in this 1959 episode of "One Step Beyond:" scarletwoman Jan 2021 #27

Thanks for posting! I saw a rerun of the episode in the late 1960s, and it frightened me. John1956PA Jan 2021 #34

And to you "Gran" ................ turbinetree Jan 2021 #31

Thank you for all your hilarious moments, Cloris Leachman! I will be having Ovaltine in your honor! LaMouffette Jan 2021 #33

Bravo for her excellent work. Rest in peace. oasis Jan 2021 #35