tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post1539821708393456042..comments2024-03-17T10:07:53.205-07:00Comments on The Well-Rounded Mama: Famous Women of Size: Marie DresslerWell-Rounded Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04129621631406155340noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post-22818444304413308962009-10-30T16:58:27.659-07:002009-10-30T16:58:27.659-07:00I wonder if you remember MADGE BLAKE, another &quo...I wonder if you remember MADGE BLAKE, another "famous woman of size" and character actress from the 50s-60s. She was 70 when she passed away in 1969, after a highly visible acting career which began when she was 50. She was discovered by Fanny Brice while acting at the Glendale Center Theater playing "Mama" in "I Remember Mama". She played Spencer Tracy's mother in "Adam's Rib"and so many other roles, too many to note here (google!). Her last role was playing "Aunt Harriet" on Batman. Perhaps you can add a little bio on her, too?Alison Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01600423823365420760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post-63234367668822290892009-08-05T11:14:13.289-07:002009-08-05T11:14:13.289-07:00Yes I'd heard of MD, I especially remember her...Yes I'd heard of MD, I especially remember her from that end scene of dinner for eight.<br /><br />And yes she was as camp as a row of tents.<br /><br />I had an affection for JH as well, although a lot didn't rate her as an actress.<br /><br />It's funny speaking about 'ungly ducklings' have you seen <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1204293/Sharon-Osbourne-Being-ugly-success--forced-develop-personality.html" rel="nofollow"> this </a>?wriggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12373644421447147066noreply@blogger.com