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Post by Ff2 on May 25, 2016 10:50:41 GMT -5
Beth Howland, Who Played Vera on 'Alice,' Dies at 74
Howland played the naive diner waitress for the nine-year run of the comedy that ended in 1985.
Beth Howland, the actress who was best known for her role as a ditzy waitress on the 1970s and '80s CBS sitcom Alice, has died. She was 74.
Her husband, actor Charles Kimbrough (Murphy Brown), told The Associated Press that Howland died of lung cancer in Santa Monica on Dec. 31. He said there was no funeral or memorial service and "that was her choice."
Howland played naive diner waitress Vera Louise Gorman on Alice for the nine-year run of the comedy that ended in 1985, earning four Golden Globe nominations. Her credits also include parts on the The Mary Tyler Moore Show andThe Love Boat.
Howland is also survived by a daughter from her previous marriage to actor Michael J. Pollard.
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Post by Big L on May 25, 2016 10:52:56 GMT -5
Died 5 months ago?
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Post by Big L on May 25, 2016 10:53:48 GMT -5
Wasn't Norm Petersons wife named Vera?
Thoughts and prayers, Normy.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 10:56:10 GMT -5
What an ugly cast, kiss my grits.
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Post by bxjetfan on May 25, 2016 10:57:04 GMT -5
Wasn't Norm Petersons wife named Vera? Thoughts and prayers, Normy. Is that the cop doin life for killing 4 wives? |
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Post by Big L on May 25, 2016 11:01:02 GMT -5
Wasn't Norm Petersons wife named Vera? Thoughts and prayers, Normy. Is that the cop doin life for killing 4 wives? No I think Norm was an accountant. |
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Post by Peebag on May 25, 2016 11:01:16 GMT -5
What an ugly cast, kiss my grits. YOu need to post a pick of yourself...then we'll seeing about kissing your grits. |
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Post by 32Green on May 25, 2016 11:03:45 GMT -5
Wasn't Norm Petersons wife named Vera? Thoughts and prayers, Normy. Is that the cop doin life for killing 4 wives? Nah, thats Drew Peterson. Not to be confused with Scott Peterson who killed his pregnant wife. Note to chicks; Ixschnay on the Peterson-zaye. |
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Post by bxjetfan on May 25, 2016 11:07:50 GMT -5
Is that the cop doin life for killing 4 wives? Nah, thats Dew Peterson. Not to be confused with Scott Peterson who killed his pregnant wife. Note to chicks; Ixschnay on the Peterson-zaye. Wait, Scott Peterson was a cop too? The Blue wall ain't what it used to be. |
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Post by 2foolish on May 25, 2016 11:11:13 GMT -5
that show was excruciating to watch...
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Post by 2foolish on May 25, 2016 11:12:04 GMT -5
and was also excruciating to watch...
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 11:12:39 GMT -5
What an ugly cast, kiss my grits. YOu need to post a pick of yourself...then we'll seeing about kissing your grits. Wasn't one hot chick on the show. |
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Post by Ff2 on May 25, 2016 11:20:26 GMT -5
Yes and requested news of her death be delayed. No idea why.  |
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Post by Ff2 on May 25, 2016 11:23:45 GMT -5
YOu need to post a pick of yourself...then we'll seeing about kissing your grits. Wasn't one hot chick on the show. Kinda like real life. |
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Post by 32Green on May 25, 2016 11:23:46 GMT -5
Nah, thats Dew Peterson. Not to be confused with Scott Peterson who killed his pregnant wife. Note to chicks; Ixschnay on the Peterson-zaye. Wait, Scott Peterson was a cop too? The Blue wall ain't what it used to be. Whats the use of having a gun if you cant use it? Yes and requested news of her death be delayed. No idea why. Well...prolly this thread, for one. |
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