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Zoneboy · 02-09-2011, 08:01 AM

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Character actress, Peggy Rea, 89, known for her many roles in television series, and a number of films, died at her home in Toluca Lake on February 5th. She died of complications from congestive heart failure. Peggy was born in Los Angeles to her parents, Jack and Ruth Rea, on March 31, 1921. Peggy began her television acting career in the 1960's as a member of Red Skelton's TV stock company. Among her recurring roles in television were as Olivia Walton's cousin, Rose Burton, on "The Walton's", as man chasing, Lulu Hogg on "The Dukes of Hazzard", as Ivy Baker, the mother of Suzanne Sommers' character on "Step by Step", and as Brett Butler's mom, Jean Kelly on "Grace Under Fire". Peggy also appeared in such television programs as "I Love Lucy", "Sergeant Bilko", "Bonanza", "Gunsmoke" "Ironside", "Hunter", "Marcus Welby, M.D.", "Burke's Law", and "MacGyver". Among her many film credits are "Cold Turkey" (1971) "In Country" (1989), "Love Field" (1992), and "Made in America" (1993). Interment will take place at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, February 28, at Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive. Santa Barbara, in the Mausoleum in the Pines Courtyard.

Zoneboy · 02-09-2011, 08:21 AM

Mr. Television · 02-09-2011, 09:44 AM

Wow this is so sad. She was great in all her roles. I had no idea she was 89. R.I.P. Peggy. Thanks for the memories.

Leigh Ann · 02-09-2011, 10:12 AM

She was great in The Waltons.

McGillicuddy · 02-09-2011, 10:17 AM

Peggy had started her television acting carrer before the 1960's, as she appeared in I Love Lucy in the '50's. She also appeared in Here's Lucy in the '70's, and does one of the episode intros (Lucy & Eva Gabor) on the first season dvd set.

Mr. Television · 02-09-2011, 10:29 AM

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She was great in The Waltons.

Yes she was. I loved her as Lulu Hogg on DOH and also as Grace's Mother-in-Law on Grace Under Fire. What a completely different character that was.

Cliff Barnes · 02-09-2011, 10:56 AM

She was pretty funny in the first season of Step By Step with Patrika Darbo, but there were an excess number of characters that first season I guess so they got written out after that.

old grouch · 02-09-2011, 12:52 PM

RIP

MikeLutton · 02-09-2011, 01:34 PM

boss and lu lu hogg have been reunited once again rip Peggy

Robert 13 · 02-09-2011, 01:49 PM

So sad. I will always remember her as Martha Birkhorn, Edith's friend, on "All in the Family" as well as Hazel's competition in an episode of "Hazel" where Hazel tries to win a trip to the World's Fair. She was a lovely actress. Always a pleasure to see her on screen.

Pavan · 02-09-2011, 01:59 PM

She will be missed. Our tribute:

http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2011/0...a-teenage.html

Marvo301 · 02-09-2011, 02:47 PM

Peggy Rea. I remember her best as Cousin Rose on The Waltons, Lulu Hogg on "Dukes", and as Grace's mother-in-law Jean Kelly on Grace Under Fire. Three very diverse roles each of which she handled with great aplomb. She was a very talented and very likable character actress. She will be missed.

catlover79 · 02-09-2011, 10:29 PM

to a wonderful character actress. My favorite role of hers - Lulu Hogg, Boss Hogg's wife (and Rosco P. Coltrane's sister). Hilarious!!

Mr. Television · 02-10-2011, 12:10 AM

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to a wonderful character actress. My favorite role of hers - Lulu Hogg, Boss Hogg's wife (and Rosco P. Coltrane's sister). Hilarious!!

They were a great couple.

catlover79 · 02-10-2011, 12:15 AM

I love that picture. Cute how all J.D.'s pet names for his wife were all food-related. Sugarplum, pudding, etc.

02-09-2011, 08:01 AM	#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: 34,349	Actress Peggy Rea 1921-2011 Link Character actress, Peggy Rea, 89, known for her many roles in television series, and a number of films, died at her home in Toluca Lake on February 5th. She died of complications from congestive heart failure. Peggy was born in Los Angeles to her parents, Jack and Ruth Rea, on March 31, 1921. Peggy began her television acting career in the 1960's as a member of Red Skelton's TV stock company. Among her recurring roles in television were as Olivia Walton's cousin, Rose Burton, on "The Walton's", as man chasing, Lulu Hogg on "The Dukes of Hazzard", as Ivy Baker, the mother of Suzanne Sommers' character on "Step by Step", and as Brett Butler's mom, Jean Kelly on "Grace Under Fire". Peggy also appeared in such television programs as "I Love Lucy", "Sergeant Bilko", "Bonanza", "Gunsmoke" "Ironside", "Hunter", "Marcus Welby, M.D.", "Burke's Law", and "MacGyver". Among her many film credits are "Cold Turkey" (1971) "In Country" (1989), "Love Field" (1992), and "Made in America" (1993). Interment will take place at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, February 28, at Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive. Santa Barbara, in the Mausoleum in the Pines Courtyard.
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02-09-2011, 09:44 AM	#3
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,128	Wow this is so sad. She was great in all her roles. I had no idea she was 89. R.I.P. Peggy. Thanks for the memories.
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02-09-2011, 01:49 PM	#10
Robert 13 Member Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,521	So sad. I will always remember her as Martha Birkhorn, Edith's friend, on "All in the Family" as well as Hazel's competition in an episode of "Hazel" where Hazel tries to win a trip to the World's Fair. She was a lovely actress. Always a pleasure to see her on screen.
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02-09-2011, 01:59 PM	#11
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02-09-2011, 08:21 AM	#2
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: 34,349

02-09-2011, 10:12 AM	#4
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,188	She was great in The Waltons.

02-09-2011, 10:17 AM	#5
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	Peggy had started her television acting carrer before the 1960's, as she appeared in I Love Lucy in the '50's. She also appeared in Here's Lucy in the '70's, and does one of the episode intros (Lucy & Eva Gabor) on the first season dvd set.

02-09-2011, 10:56 AM	#7
Cliff Barnes Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 09, 2005 Posts: 163	She was pretty funny in the first season of Step By Step with Patrika Darbo, but there were an excess number of characters that first season I guess so they got written out after that.

02-09-2011, 12:52 PM	#8
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	RIP

02-09-2011, 02:47 PM	#12
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	Peggy Rea. I remember her best as Cousin Rose on The Waltons, Lulu Hogg on "Dukes", and as Grace's mother-in-law Jean Kelly on Grace Under Fire. Three very diverse roles each of which she handled with great aplomb. She was a very talented and very likable character actress. She will be missed.
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02-09-2011, 10:29 PM	#13
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	to a wonderful character actress. My favorite role of hers - Lulu Hogg, Boss Hogg's wife (and Rosco P. Coltrane's sister). Hilarious!!
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02-10-2011, 12:15 AM	#15
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I love that picture. Cute how all J.D.'s pet names for his wife were all food-related. Sugarplum, pudding, etc.