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6 unusual facts about Florence Henderson


Beatrice Krebs

From 1961 to 1963 she performed the role of the Mother Abbess in the first national tour of The Sound of Music with Florence Henderson as Maria.

Gary Wright

The title role of Fanny was originated by Florence Henderson who later gained worldwide fame as matriarch Carol Brady in the long-running TV series, The Brady Bunch.

Kept man

In the episode, David Anthony Higgins' character, Joe, is kept by a significantly older woman, Madelaine, played by Florence Henderson.

Samantha Cope

She appeared with Florence Henderson in a 2007 short film titled That's Revolting.

Toralv Maurstad

His only American film appearance (so far) was starring in the 1970 box office and critical disaster Song of Norway, a film musical about the life of composer Edvard Grieg (his co-star was Florence Henderson).

Wesson cooking oil

The longtime spokeswoman for Wesson cooking oil was actress Florence Henderson, Although she sang the jingle, the word "Wessonality" was actually coined by a copywriter named Mark Itkowitz at BBDO New York in 1976.


Fudge-a-Mania

A television movie based on the book was released on January 7, 1995, in the USA, starring Jake Richardson, Florence Henderson, Eve Plumb, Shirley Knight, Alex Karras, Luke Tarsitano, and Darren McGavin.

Joyce Bulifant

Bulifant, who has been described as "naturally funny", was the original choice for the role of Carol Brady on ABC's The Brady Bunch, but the part ultimately went to Florence Henderson.

The Face Is Familiar

Only four episodes are known to exist - the pilot, the premiere with Lockhart and Crane, the June 24 episode with Florence Henderson and Ray Milland, and the July 22 episode with Pearl Bailey and Mel Brooks.


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