Were you a fan of Ann Sothern? If so, what was your favorite film, radio program, stage production, or television show that she appeared in?
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Driven From Day One 03:39 - Health Issues Forced Her To Slow Down 05:16 - Sothern Pushed On 06:26 - Lucille Considered Sothern One Of Her Greatest Influences 07:54 - Outro
Singer, comedian, and actress Ann Sothern turned heads with her irresistible good looks and wowed audiences with her ability to consistently deliver sharp dialogue with perfect comedic timing and vigor.
After making appearances in several critically acclaimed and commercially successful musicals, Sothern transitioned into cinema, first appearing in a handful of B-movies. While she earned her keep appearing in those minor roles and developed a reputation for being a reliable actress, she finally made her big break when she became a contract player with MGM.
Sothern is perhaps most famous for her playing the title role in the Maisie series of films. The first Maisie films proved to be so popular that they spawned a successful network radio program, The Adventures of Maisie.
In the early '50s, Sothern moved into television when she became the star of her own sitcom, Private Secretary. The series debuted on CBS in 1953 and ran for five seasons. Later that decade in 1958, Sothern starred in yet another CBS sitcom, The Ann Sothern Show, which aired for three seasons. She went on to provide the voice for Gladys Crabtree in the quirky sitcom My Mother the Car. After that role ended in 1966, she continued her acting career throughout the remainder of the decade appearing in numerous stage productions, films, and television shows.
Unfortunately, in her later years, health issues prevented her from acting as much as she would have liked to. Throughout the ‘70s and 80s, she was only able to work sporadically due to limited mobility. Join Facts Verse as we discuss why Ann Sothern required a cane to walk in her final years.
Why Ann Sothern Required a Cane to Walk in Her Final Years
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