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Leslie Eckhardt · 03-23-2012, 08:11 AM

Let's not forget what a contribution Lisa Gerritsen made to the series as Bess Lindstrom. Here was one terrific child actor who made a potentially bratty and unlikeable character a real, warm and likeable little girl. She didn't appear in all that many episodes, but her character was essential as a mirror to Phyllis's psyche. Her sweet portrayal from time to time brought out the human side of Phyllis and made her character more real and less of a cartoon. I've often wondered what ever happened to Lisa after the cancellation of Phyllis.

Alphanumeric · 03-23-2012, 01:33 PM

I was curious too, and Googled her a while back. She stopped acting, and is working in the IT field. I liked her character a lot; seemed like she'd be a very smart girl in real life as well.

03-23-2012, 08:11 AM	#1
Leslie Eckhardt Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 24, 2011 Posts: 293	Lisa Gerritsen Let's not forget what a contribution Lisa Gerritsen made to the series as Bess Lindstrom. Here was one terrific child actor who made a potentially bratty and unlikeable character a real, warm and likeable little girl. She didn't appear in all that many episodes, but her character was essential as a mirror to Phyllis's psyche. Her sweet portrayal from time to time brought out the human side of Phyllis and made her character more real and less of a cartoon. I've often wondered what ever happened to Lisa after the cancellation of Phyllis.

03-23-2012, 01:33 PM	#2
Alphanumeric Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 22	I was curious too, and Googled her a while back. She stopped acting, and is working in the IT field. I liked her character a lot; seemed like she'd be a very smart girl in real life as well.