Paula Kelly (1943-2020) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

MA · 02-09-2020, 01:14 PM

https://www.broadwayworld.com/articl...at-76-20200209

Broadway and Film Actress Paula Kelly Dies at 76

by BWW News Desk Feb. 9, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Paula Kelly, actress of stage and screen, has died. She was 76.

Kelly made her Broadway debut as Mrs. Veloz in the 1964 musical Something More!, alongside Barbara Cook. Her other Broadway credits include The Dozens (1969), Paul Sills' Story Theatre (1971), Ovid's Metamorphoses (1971), and Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies (1981).

She appeared on the London stage in Sweet Charity, for which she won the London Variety Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in the film adaptation of Sweet Charity.

Kelly starred in the record-breaking west coast premiere of Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope at the Mark Taper Forum, and was awarded the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, Variety, and the first of three NAACP Image Awards.

In addition to the stage, Kelly appeared in many television musical specials, including Sammy and Friends, Quincy Jones' TV tribute to Duke Ellington, We Love You Madly; The Richard Pryor Show; and Gene Kelly's New York, New York. She was co-choreographer of the BBC production of Peter Pan, in which she also performed the role of Tiger-Lily.

Kelly's film credits include Soylent Green; The Spook Who Sat by the Door; The Andromeda Strain; Uptown Saturday Night; Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling; Drop Squad; and Once Upon a Time...When We Were Colored.

On television, Kelly had a recurring role on the first season of the sitcom Night Court, for which she received an Emmy Award nomination. She also guest-starred in a variety of television movies and sitcoms, including Sanford and Son, Kojak, Police Woman, Golden Girls, Good Times, Any Day Now and TV mini-series The Women of Brewster Place. She was nominated for a second Emmy for her role in The Women of Brewster Place.

MA · 02-14-2020, 07:35 AM

Died of COPD.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local...18a_story.html

TVShowAddict · 02-15-2020, 10:58 AM

Any idea why they made casting changes after the first season? I looked it up but I could not find anything on that, I honestly do not remember Paula in the first season but I heard she was decent, rest in peace Paula

MA · 02-15-2020, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TVShowAddict

Any idea why they made casting changes after the first season? I looked it up but I could not find anything on that, I honestly do not remember Paula in the first season but I heard she was decent, rest in peace Paula

I just tried looking it up myself, but even I couldn't find anything.

TVShowAddict · 02-16-2020, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MA

I just tried looking it up myself, but even I couldn't find anything.

Surprising huh? I thought they would have that information out there somewhere!

MA · 02-18-2020, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TVShowAddict

Surprising huh? I thought they would have that information out there somewhere!

It is surprising, yes.

rusty spike · 11-28-2020, 01:11 AM

Paula reportedly suffered from Bell's Palsy. Apparently, the producers thought that her condition might adversely affect the production of the show. It's a shame that she was let go after one season of Night Court.

[Bell's palsy is a condition that causes a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in the face. It can occur when the nerve that controls your facial muscles becomes inflamed, swollen, or compressed. The condition causes one side of your face to droop or become stiff.]

I just watched one of her guest appearances on the Match Game/Hollywood Squares game show and she was delightful.

MA · 11-28-2020, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusty spike

Paula reportedly suffered from Bell's Palsy. Apparently, the producers thought that her condition might adversely affect the production of the show. It's a shame that she was let go after one season of Night Court.

[Bell's palsy is a condition that causes a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in the face. It can occur when the nerve that controls your facial muscles becomes inflamed, swollen, or compressed. The condition causes one side of your face to droop or become stiff.]

I just watched one of her guest appearances on the Match Game/Hollywood Squares game show and she was delightful.

You’re thinking of Karen Austin and not Paula Kelly.

Chocolate Moose · 11-29-2020, 02:23 PM

If she was nominated for an Emmy, someone must remember her.

02-09-2020, 01:14 PM	#1
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,149	Paula Kelly (1943-2020) https://www.broadwayworld.com/articl...at-76-20200209 Broadway and Film Actress Paula Kelly Dies at 76 by BWW News Desk Feb. 9, 2020 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Paula Kelly, actress of stage and screen, has died. She was 76. Kelly made her Broadway debut as Mrs. Veloz in the 1964 musical Something More!, alongside Barbara Cook. Her other Broadway credits include The Dozens (1969), Paul Sills' Story Theatre (1971), Ovid's Metamorphoses (1971), and Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies (1981). She appeared on the London stage in Sweet Charity, for which she won the London Variety Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in the film adaptation of Sweet Charity. Kelly starred in the record-breaking west coast premiere of Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope at the Mark Taper Forum, and was awarded the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, Variety, and the first of three NAACP Image Awards. In addition to the stage, Kelly appeared in many television musical specials, including Sammy and Friends, Quincy Jones' TV tribute to Duke Ellington, We Love You Madly; The Richard Pryor Show; and Gene Kelly's New York, New York. She was co-choreographer of the BBC production of Peter Pan, in which she also performed the role of Tiger-Lily. Kelly's film credits include Soylent Green; The Spook Who Sat by the Door; The Andromeda Strain; Uptown Saturday Night; Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling; Drop Squad; and Once Upon a Time...When We Were Colored. On television, Kelly had a recurring role on the first season of the sitcom Night Court, for which she received an Emmy Award nomination. She also guest-starred in a variety of television movies and sitcoms, including Sanford and Son, Kojak, Police Woman, Golden Girls, Good Times, Any Day Now and TV mini-series The Women of Brewster Place. She was nominated for a second Emmy for her role in The Women of Brewster Place.
	__________________ ~-Mikaela-~

11-29-2020, 02:23 PM	#9
Chocolate Moose Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,885	If she was nominated for an Emmy, someone must remember her.
	__________________ How long a minute is, depends on what side of the bathroom door you're on.

02-14-2020, 07:35 AM	#2
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,149	Died of COPD. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local...18a_story.html

02-15-2020, 10:58 AM	#3
TVShowAddict Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2018 Posts: 296	Any idea why they made casting changes after the first season? I looked it up but I could not find anything on that, I honestly do not remember Paula in the first season but I heard she was decent, rest in peace Paula

11-28-2020, 01:11 AM	#7
rusty spike Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 08, 2015 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,124	Paula reportedly suffered from Bell's Palsy. Apparently, the producers thought that her condition might adversely affect the production of the show. It's a shame that she was let go after one season of Night Court. [Bell's palsy is a condition that causes a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in the face. It can occur when the nerve that controls your facial muscles becomes inflamed, swollen, or compressed. The condition causes one side of your face to droop or become stiff.] I just watched one of her guest appearances on the Match Game/Hollywood Squares game show and she was delightful.