Legendary actress Betty Garrett died the other day at the age of 91. Up until last week, she was still active as a teacher of an acting class in North Hollywood.
We all remember her from the MGM classic musicals, but, to me, her finest work was as Irene Lorenzo, the Bunkers' neighbor, on what might have been the very best season of "All in the Family." Here's just one small snippet from one of her battles with Archie. At one point, she looks like she's going to break up at one of Carroll O'Connor's lines, but the true pro holds it together.
Dinner last night: Tomato and basil risotto.
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No show on the air now can touch it.
I remember seeing that scene when it first aired. If anything, it's funnier now than it was back then (though try to get the word "fag" on the air these days). RIP, Irene Garrett. You brought a lot of enjoyment to a lot of people.
RIP Kenneth Mars. Forever Franz.
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