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Meredith MacRae | |
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Born | Houston, Texas, U.S. | May 30, 1944
Died | July 14, 2000 | (aged 56)
Occupation(s) | Film and television actress |
Years active | 1953–1993 |
Spouses |
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Children | 1 |
Parents |
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Relatives | Heather MacRae (sister) |
Meredith Lynn MacRae (May 30, 1944 – July 14, 2000)[1] was an American actress and singer known for her roles as Sally Morrison on My Three Sons (1963–1965) and as Billie Jo Bradley on Petticoat Junction (1966–1970).
Early life
MacRae was born in Houston, Texas, to parents Gordon and Sheila MacRae. Her father was stationed with the Army Air Corps in Houston at the time of her birth.[2] Both of her parents went on to be actors.[1] She is the sister of William Gordon MacRae, Robert Bruce MacRae, and Heather MacRae.
Career
My Three Sons
MacRae made her breakthrough appearance as Sally Anne Morrison Douglas on the ABC (later CBS) Fred MacMurray/William Frawley sitcom, My Three Sons. She played Mike's love interest for three seasons (1963–1965).[2] She asked to be written out of the show to further explore her career.
Petticoat Junction
In 1966, MacRae signed a contract with CBS to play
MacRae was the sitcom's third actress to portray Billie Jo. Jeannine Riley played the part in the show's first two years (1963–1965) and Gunilla Hutton in the third year (1965–1966). Both of these actresses played the role as a typical boy-crazy dumb blonde. 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 remained with the sitcom until its cancellation in 1970.[2]
Other work
She also took over the role of Animal from Valora Noland in Bikini Beach (1964), the third beach party film produced by American International Pictures. She had an uncredited appearance on the bus in the movie Ski Party (1965). She was a guest on NBC' The Spring Thing a musical television special hosted by Bobbie Gentry and Noel Harrison. Other guests included were Goldie Hawn, Irwin C. Watson, Rod McKuen, Shirley Bassey, and Harpers Bizarre.[3] Her other film roles included appearances in Norwood (1970), My Friends Need Killing (1976), Grand Jury (1976), Sketches of a Strangler (1978), Earthbound (1981), and The Census Taker (1984).
She made guest appearances on such shows as
MacRae was also popular in the game-show genre, appearing in numerous shows, including: Funny You Should Ask;
In the 1980s, she hosted the talk show Mid-Morning Los Angeles, which ran for eight years. She was awarded a local Emmy Award in 1986 for her interviewing skills. Later, she created and hosted Born Famous, a PBS series on which she interviewed the offspring of celebrities.[2]
In 1994, she narrated the audio-book version of columnist
In summer stock in her teens, she appeared with
MacRae worked to raise funds for such causes as the Children's Burn Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and United Cerebral Palsy. She also lectured nationally on alcoholism and produced a TV special on the subject.[2]
Personal life
MacRae married Richard Berger, former president of
Death
In January 1999, MacRae began to experience
On July 14, 2000, MacRae died at her Manhattan Beach home at age 56 from complications of brain cancer.[2] Per her wishes, her body was cremated and her ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.[1]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1963 | Beach Party | Beach Girl | |
1964 | Bikini Beach | Animal | |
1966 | Footsteps in the Snow | Henrietta | |
1970 | Norwood | Kay | |
1976 | My Friends Need Killing | Laura Kline | |
1976 | Grand Jury | Nancy Williams | |
1978 | The Chinese Caper | Carolyn Moore Fong | |
1978 | Sketches of a Strangler | Lynn Forrester / Margaret Forrester | |
1981 | Earthbound | Lara | |
1983 | I'm Going to Be Famous | Susan Barker | |
1984 | The Census Taker | Martha | |
1984 | Vultures | Dr. Baker | |
1992 | Zhong Hua jing hua | ||
1997 | The Killers Within | Talk Show Hostess |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1963–1965 | My Three Sons | Sally Ann Morrison Douglas | Main role (seasons 4–5, premiere episode of season 6) |
1965 | The Young Marrieds | Julie Kovacs | Episodes: "1.217", "1.220", "1.228", "1.229" |
1966–1970 | Petticoat Junction | Billie Jo Bradley | Main role (seasons 4–7) |
1968 | Insight | Gloria | Episode: "Three Cornered Flag" |
1968 | The Beverly Hillbillies | Billie Jo Bradley | Episodes: "The Thanksgiving Spirit", "The Week Before Christmas", "Christmas in Hooterville" |
1970–71 | Love, American Style | Ruth, Linda | Episodes: "Love and Grandma", "Love and the Bashful Groom" |
1971 | The Interns | Vicki | Episode: "Heart Trouble" |
1971 | Alias Smith and Jones | Sarah Henderson | Episode: "Something to Get Hung About" |
1972 | Banyon | Myra Shaw | Episode: "A Date with Death" |
1973 | The F.B.I. | Ruth Benson | Episode: "The Detonator" |
1975 | ABC's Wide World of Entertainment | Kendy | Episode: "The Werewolf of Woodstock" |
1977 | The Rockford Files | Lori Thompson | Episode: "Requiem for a Funny Box" |
1978 | The Next Step Beyond | Sara Westerly | Episode: "Ondine's Curse" |
1978 | Three on a Date | Valerie Owens | TV movie |
1978, 1980 | Fantasy Island | Cindy Barker, Dina DeWinter | Episodes: "I Want to Get Married/The Jewel Thief", "With Affection, Jack the Ripper/Gigolo" |
1980 | CHiPs | Beth | Episode: "Off Road" |
1985 | Rituals | Estelle Cunningham | TV series |
1985 | Webster | Amanda Parson | Episode: "The Uh-Oh Feeling" |
1985 | Scene of the Crime | Episode: "The Medium Is the Murder" | |
1986 | Magnum, P.I. | Charlotte Graham | Episode: "Summer School" |
1992 | Batman: The Animated Series | She-Bat / Dr. Francine March-Langstrom (voice) | Episodes: "On Leather Wings", "Terror in the Sky" |
1993 | Jonny's Golden Quest | Dr. Rachel Quest (voice) | TV movie |
Discography
Solo
- "Image of a Boy"/"Time Stands Still" — Canjo 103 (1964)
- "Who Needs Memories of Him"/"Goodbye Love" — Capitol 2000 (1967)
The Girls from Petticoat Junction (Meredith MacRae, Linda Kaye Henning and Lori Saunders)
- "I'm So Glad That You Found Me"/"If You Could Only Be Me" — Imperial 66329 (1968)
- "Wheeling, West Virginia"/"Thirty Days Hath September" — Imperial 66346 (1968)
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "The Biography of Meredith Mac Rae". MeredithMacrae.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2006. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Meredith MacRae, TV Actress, 56". The New York Times. Associated Press. July 16, 2000. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ISBN 9781476612409.
- ISBN 978-0787103330.)
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External links
- Meredith MacRae at IMDb