drkstr60, Other Works Meredith McRae during the 23rd Annual Crystal Awards at Beverly Hilton Hotel | Photo: Getty Images. (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. She also lectured nationally on alcoholism and produced a TV special on the subject. In 1995, Meredith married Philip Neal, Chairman and CEO of Avery-Dennison. Miss MacRae followed that with the cable television series "Born Famous," in which she interviewed the offspring of celebrities. | Photo: Getty Images. ", A 1983 profile in Orange Coast Magazine explained, "[B]etween acting assignments and her duties as a wife and mother, she attended night classes at UCLA for ten years, receiving a degree in English Literature. [2] Both of her parents went on to be actors. 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. Bernard Sandler. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. . cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Year should not be greater than current year. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. She was survived by her husband, stepchildren, and her only biological child Allison Mullavey. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. In 1995, she walked down the aisle again, becoming wife to business executive Phil Neal. Meredith MacRae is one of those actresses almost everyone recognizes but are not always sure why they remember her. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. She turns off the world by escaping to the mountains to go fishing, or just enjoying a day at a community event, like a fair, with her daughter. Her only child is daughter Allison Mullavey by her second marriage to actor Greg Mullavey . We had so much fun when we made films together, and our favorites were On Moonlight Bay and By the Light of the Silvery Moon, the actress said. Verify and try again. The family asked that memorials be sent to the National Council on Alcoholism. Her imbalance resulted in a fall that caused her to suffer a fracture to her hip. They were married in 1941. "Born Famous" is her most recent success, a syndicated show she co-produced and created with a friend. I was in a similar situation and that meant a lot to me. She also made several PBS specials tackling womens issues, medical problems, and the aging of America. The legend did a good job at that while staying at the top of her career. She confided he may be making the trip to Allentown with her. His voice was magnificent, and no one sang like him. "Talking about things that are so personal was hard when I first began," she said later. She had more surgeries and then broke her hip. 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.. She married Richard Berger, former president of MGM in 1964. Greg was married to actress Meredith MacRae (Petticoat Junction (1963), My Three Sons (1960)). On one occasion he did come and brought Dean Martin along -- both arrived drunk -- Dean's children were among the guests. Meredith MacRae was a famous movie star and a Hollywood legend that strived to build a successful career for herself. One thing I must say, my father didn't get drunk at home -- he'd go to the country club to play golf, then drink and gamble, playing cards for the whole night. Failed to remove flower. He fought a long battle against alcoholism, and once said that he had been so drunk during a concert in Greenville, S.C., that he couldnt remember any song lyrics. However, by MacRae's debut on the series, Billie Jo's persona was that of a strong, independent woman who focused more on a singing career, a dream she later accomplishes. 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). There is a problem with your email/password. While pursuing her showbiz career, the actress also strived to build a successful personal life. Meredith Lynn MacRae was born on May 30, 1944, in Houston, Texas. Thanks for sharing. In 1994, she narrated the audio-book version of columnist Deboarah Laake's book Secret Ceremonies: A Mormon Woman's Intimate Diary of Marriage and Beyond. Then there was her second romance. Find art you love and shop high-quality art prints, photographs, framed artworks and posters at Art.com. BIOG: This is a carousel with slides. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Meredith was born to parents in the entertainment industry, and it was not hard for her to pursue acting because of her parents. She created and hosted "Born Famous", a series of specials in which she interviewed children of famous parents. Early years. Meredith Lynn MacRae (May 30, 1944 - July 14, 2000) [1] was an American actress, singer and talk show host. MacRae was the sitcom's third actress to portray Billie Jo. Greg and Meredith divorced in 1992 but remained friends. Following their divorce, MacRae was forced to raise her daughter as a single mom, struggling to beat the societal stereotypes. 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 . You can also spot her playing herself in the I Love Lucy episode "The Fashion Show. The second time that happened, MacRae said she was sure it would be the last, so she took him back again. Meredith would continue her television career throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Asked if with all the drug and alcohol problems involving youth today, is her daughter affected by peer pressure? The award, also to be presented to two local women, recognizes outstanding women who have overcome a major health challenge and successfully integrated it into their lifestyle. Survivors include business executive Phil Neal, whom she married in 1995 and who lives in Manhattan Beach; a daughter from her second marriage; two stepsons; her mother; a sister; and two brothers. Her mother is actress-comedian Sheila MacRae, who was a star on television's "The Honeymooners.". Family members linked to this person will appear here. | This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. As the eldest of four children, I became the caregiver. Allison Mullavey was born on 08/12/1974 and is 48 years old.Allison Mullavey currently lives in Encino, CA; in the past Allison has also lived in Beverly Hills CA and Woodland Hills CA.Sometimes Allison goes by various nicknames including Allison L Mullavey. ", She said she still has trouble relying on others to do things for her. 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). Winner of many awards, Meredith will add to her laurels when she receives the WomanCare of the Year Award at Tuesday's event. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Her father was a singer and movie idol of the '50s and her mother, Sheila MacRae, an actress and author. ; 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! I thought you might like to see a memorial for Meredith MacRae I found on Findagrave.com. | Photo: Getty Images. Perhaps it was one of her 14 movies. Though her cancer was terminal, she agreed to be part of an experimental cancer drug program. Her appearance on the social media pages of relatives has put the woman in the public eye on occasions. Meredith Lynn MacRae (May 30, 1944-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). They had one daughter, Allison, born in 1974. In 1995, Meredith married Philip Neal, Chairman and CEO of Avery . Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Click on a photo to view an enlargement Family Album Page Two In a telephone interview last week from her home in Encino, Calif., Meredith talked about her life as the daughter of an alcoholic father, Gordon MacRae, a top movie idol of the '50s, best known for his role as "Curly" in "Oklahoma. She was chosen as Celebrity Businesswoman of the Year by NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners); received a U.S. Senate Certificate of Commendation and a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. ", A couple of Rogers and Hammerstein musicals turned Gordon MacRae into a household name, as he belted show tunes alongside Shirley Jones in Oklahoma! MacRae married Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft, a Nebraska native, in 1967, and their daughter, Amanda, was born in 1968. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? It's an amicable divorce, but being an actor, he's on the road most of the time, so, rearing our daughter is left to me pretty much. MacRae was born March 21, 1921, in East Orange, N.J. After childhood roles on radio, MacRae joined the Millpond Playhouse at Roslyn, N.Y., where he met actress Sheila Stephens. Meredith MacRae Biography: The daughter of Sheila and Gordon MacRae, actress/singer Meredith MacRae was virtually born into a show business career, and with her voice and good looks it would have been difficult for her to have avoided such a choice, even if she'd wanted to. She appeared in "Young Marrieds," "Magnum P.I.," "The New Love American Style" and "Webster." You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Whether you acknowledge it or not, your life has been scarred by living with an alcoholic. Try again. 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). [1] She is the sister of William Gordon MacRae, Robert Bruce MacRae, and Heather MacRae. After she passed away, the MacRae/Edelman Center, a place where adults with cerebral palsy can get help, was named for her. Yeah, on the DVD commentary for that Batman episode (On Leather Wings) Meredith MacRae was spoken of fondly. Two more surgeries were required to relieve the pressure. But it feels like the right thing to do. Her siblings were, Heather MacRae, Gordon MacRae, Bruce MacRae, and a half-sister, Amanda MacRae. Please enter your email and password to sign in. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. She enjoyed seven years with her father when he was sober before he passed away, and he approved of her speaking engagements. In 2000, due to complications from multiple surgeries and allergic reactions to medications (which caused her brain to swell), Meredith Lynn MacRae departed this life. ", Admittedly a chronic worrier, Meredith spent sleepless nights worrying that her father would have an accident, that he'd kill himself or someone else while driving under the influence of alcohol. His last days were really spent trying to overcome this, she said. Required fields are marked *. 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