Carol Bruce (Mama Carlson) Dies at 87 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 10-14-2007, 11:54 PM

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LOS ANGELES: Actress Carol Bruce, perhaps best known for her role as Mama Carlson on television's "WKRP in Cincinnati," has died. She was 87.

Bruce died Oct. 9 at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in suburban Woodland Hills, California, spokeswoman Jaime Larkin said in a statement.

Bruce began her entertainment career as a Montreal nightclub singer and went on to captivate Broadway audiences with her sultry voice in the 1940 musical comedy "Louisiana Purchase."

She appeared in the films "This Woman Is Mine," "Keep 'em Flying" and "Behind the Eight Ball" between 1941 and 1942, then returned to the stage, where she was praised for her Broadway performances in the 1946 revival of "Showboat."

She was nominated for a Tony Award for her role in the Broadway show "Do I Hear a Waltz?" in 1965.

In 1979, she took over the role that Sylvia Sidney had originated on "WKRP in Cincinnati" a year earlier as Mama Carlson, the tough-talking owner of a radio station managed by her son Arthur, played by Gordon Jump. Bruce kept the recurring role until the series ended in 1982.

Her other TV credits included "Doogie Howser, M.D.," "The Golden Girls," "The Twilight Zone," "Diff'rent Strokes," "Party of Five" and "Knots Landing."

Skywalker · 10-15-2007, 01:05 AM

R.I.P. Carol

catlover79 · 10-15-2007, 08:17 AM

AB · 10-15-2007, 03:30 PM

Very sad news.

Scoobiedoo30 · 10-15-2007, 04:32 PM

R.I.P Carol will be very missed

71dude · 10-17-2007, 10:07 PM

She was great.

barnabus62 · 10-18-2007, 03:14 PM

I'm sorry to hear that.

She scared the hell out of the big guy.

Dave

ftroopfan · 10-23-2007, 05:07 PM

I was sad when I found out about it. The bright side is that she is now in a better place. However, she will be greatly missed by those she leaves behind.

10-14-2007, 11:54 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,385	Carol Bruce (Mama Carlson) Dies at 87 Link LOS ANGELES: Actress Carol Bruce, perhaps best known for her role as Mama Carlson on television's "WKRP in Cincinnati," has died. She was 87. Bruce died Oct. 9 at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in suburban Woodland Hills, California, spokeswoman Jaime Larkin said in a statement. Bruce began her entertainment career as a Montreal nightclub singer and went on to captivate Broadway audiences with her sultry voice in the 1940 musical comedy "Louisiana Purchase." She appeared in the films "This Woman Is Mine," "Keep 'em Flying" and "Behind the Eight Ball" between 1941 and 1942, then returned to the stage, where she was praised for her Broadway performances in the 1946 revival of "Showboat." She was nominated for a Tony Award for her role in the Broadway show "Do I Hear a Waltz?" in 1965. In 1979, she took over the role that Sylvia Sidney had originated on "WKRP in Cincinnati" a year earlier as Mama Carlson, the tough-talking owner of a radio station managed by her son Arthur, played by Gordon Jump. Bruce kept the recurring role until the series ended in 1982. Her other TV credits included "Doogie Howser, M.D.," "The Golden Girls," "The Twilight Zone," "Diff'rent Strokes," "Party of Five" and "Knots Landing."
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Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	R.I.P Carol will be very missed
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10-15-2007, 03:30 PM	#4
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Very sad news.

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71dude Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 29, 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 116	She was great.

10-18-2007, 03:14 PM	#7
barnabus62 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 12, 2007 Location: Fenway Park Posts: 44	I'm sorry to hear that. She scared the hell out of the big guy. Dave

10-23-2007, 05:07 PM	#8
ftroopfan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 01, 2006 Location: Kansas City, Kansas Posts: 39	I was sad when I found out about it. The bright side is that she is now in a better place. However, she will be greatly missed by those she leaves behind.