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Signed, Sealed, Delivered’

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‘SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED’

CAST BIOS

ERIC MABIUS (Oliver O’Toole) – Eric Mabius is best known for his role in the hit series “,” playing a womanizing executive. An with an intense screen presence, Mabius brings a varied background to his work. He is the second of two sons of Craig and Elizabeth Mabius. Of Polish, Irish and Austrian ancestry, he was born in Pennsylvania, but spent much of his life in Massachusetts.

A graduate of , he first came to the attention of movie fans with his film debut in “Welcome to the Dollhouse.” Since then, Mabius has taken on a wide variety of roles, avoiding being typecast. He earned favorable notice for his performance as a high school gang leader in “Black Circle Boys,” but is known for his role as a blackmailed prep school athlete in the box office smash “Cruel Intentions.” Mabius also starred in “The Crow: Salvation,” a sequel to the Brandon Lee film and appeared in the science fiction “Resident Evil.”

In addition to his starring role on “Ugly Betty,” Mabius was also a series regular on “The O.C.,” “,” “Eyes” and “Outcasts.” Other television appearances include guest roles on hits “Scandal,” “,” “Franklin & Bash,” “The Client List” and the mini-series “Political Animals.” Mabius also starred in the Original Movies “How to Fall in Love” and “Reading, Writing & Romance.”

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KRISTIN BOOTH (Shane McInerney) – Kristin Booth’s feature film credits include International Film Festival film selections “Defendor,” “YPF” (ACTRA Award nomination) and “This Beautiful City,” as well as the heist thriller “Foolproof” opposite Ryan Reynolds, “On The Line,” “ Rock City,” “Gossip,” “Cruel Intentions 2” and “Kardia.” For her work in “YPF,” Booth was awarded the 2009 Genie Award.

Booth won her first Gemini Award in 2005, for her guest performance in an episode of “Regenesis.” She received her second Gemini Award nomination for her portrayal of Connie Lewis in the new CBC series, “MVP,” which also aired on ABC Soapnet. Other television credits include “An American Wife,” TNT’s six part mini-series “The Company,” opposite Chris O’Donnell and Alessandro Nivola, “Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story,” “Kaw,” “Burn: The Robert Wraight Story,” “The Salem Witch Trials,” “The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer,” “A Tale of Two Bunnies,” “Jewel” and “Sleep Murder” opposite Jason Priestley. She has also had lead roles in the series “Supernatural,” “The Newsroom,” “Daring and Grace: Teen Detectives” and has guest-starred in various series including: “1-800 Missing,” “This is Wonderland,” “Traders,” “Nikita,” “Puppets Who Kill” and “Show Me Yours.” Booth also starred in the “My Best Friend’s Girl” for CBS.

On stage, Booth appeared with the prestigious Soulpepper Theatre Company, garnering rave

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HALLMARK CHANNEL/’SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED’ – Cast Bios – Page 2 reviews for her portrayal of Olivia in . She was welcomed back to the company to play the title role in Molnar’s Olympia.

Most recently, Booth appeared in the Hallmark Channel Original Movie “Banner 4th of July,” ABC Family’s “Home Again,” the popular indie hit “Sex After Kids” and Thom Fitzgerald’s “Cloudburst,” opposite and Brenda Fricker. She played Ethel Kennedy in “The Kennedys” for Reelz Channel opposite Barry Pepper, and guest starred in “Living in Your Car” (Showcase), “The Border” (CBC), “Rookie Blue” (ABC/Global), “Flashpoint” (CBS and CTV), which gave her a third Gemini nomination and “The Listener” (NBC and CTV). She also appeared in two independent Canadian features, “At Home by Myself… with You” for which she was nominated for a 2010 ACTRA award and “Crackie.” Booth also voiced the lead character in the animated series, “Producing Parker,” giving her a fourth Gemini Award nomination.

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CRYSTAL LOWE (Rita Haywith) – Vancouver actress Crystal Lowe is not only a captivating rising star, but also one of Hollywood’s most in-demand “Scream ” and sought-after sci- fi heroines. The motivated performer has quickly established herself as a go-to actor with credits in sci-fi and thriller projects that include a multitude of memorable characters, including her most recent recurring role in Space TV’s original mythological/action series “Primeval: New World,” where she played Toby Nance, a young physics prodigy.

She has also had starring roles in “A Little Bit Zombie,” “Killer Mountain,” “Yeti: Curse of The Snow Demon,” “Wrong Turn 2,” “Black Christmas,” “Snakes On A Plane,” “Masters of Horror,” “Scary Movie 4,” “Final Destination 3” and “Children of The Corn: Revelations.”

Most recently, Lowe took on a new role behind the camera, producing her first film. Along with fellow Canadian leading ladies Agam Darshi and Sandy Sidhu, Lowe brought to life the BravoFact project “Fade Out.” The nine-minute film stars Ona Grauer, Adrian Holmes, Chelah Horsdal and David Lewis, as it follows an aging actress, desperate to keep herself together on the night of her movie premiere.

Lowe, who was born and raised in Vancouver, had the unique opportunity to live in Hong Kong for some time during her adolescent years. She began her career in modeling, winning several competitions and being featured as a centerfold and cover model for numerous magazines. She also modeled for the videogames “Need for Speed” 2004 and “Fight Night 2004.”

The talented performer is also easily recognized from her starring role as Vala Kandorian on the final season of “Smallville,” and continues to showcase different aspects of her talent through strong and interesting characters on television and in film.

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GEOFF GUSTAFSON (Norman Dorman) – Originally from Maple Ridge, Geoff Gustafson moved to Toronto and then back to Vancouver a few years ago to further pursue his passion for acting. He’s been featured in numerous commercial campaigns including Future Shop, Volkswagen, Canadian Tire, Weisers and Visa. He was also the recipient of a 2004 Bessie award for his performance in an AGF Financial services campaign.

Most recently Gustafson has been busy guest starring on “Emily Owens MD,” “Psych” and “Cult,” as well as a new situational comedy, “Package Deal.” In addition, Gustafson worked as a series regular on “Primeval: New World” currently airing on the SyFy Network.

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GUEST STARRING – EPISODES 1001 & 1002

VALERIE HARPER (Theresa Capodiamonte) – Beloved actress is perhaps best known for her role as ’s outgoing upstairs neighbor turned best friend, Morgenstern, on the hit comedy series “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” airing on CBS from 1970 to 1977. The series, which earned a nearly record-breaking 29 Emmy® Awards, three Golden Globe® Awards and countless other accolades, produced a spin-off , “Rhoda,” starring Harper in the lead role for five seasons. A series all her own, “Rhoda” won two Golden Globes® and two Emmy® Awards. With this memorable and impactful role on one of the most loved of all time, Harper garnered critical acclaim and four Emmy® Awards, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, leading to a successful and long career on stage and screen, and securing her place in television and in the hearts of American viewers.

Born in Suffern, New York, Harper moved around with her family until settling in in 1959, where she studied ballet. Harper began her career as a chorus girl on the Broadway production of Li’l Abner. She went on to perform in several Broadway musicals in the and beyond, including Take Me Along, , Subways are for Sleeping, Something Different, The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, Paul Sills’ Story Theater and Metamorphoses.

After a move to , Harper was asked to audition for the part of Rhoda and began her long career in television. In addition to “Rhoda,” Harper also enjoyed several other roles during her long tenure, including a Golden Globe® nominated performance in “” in 1974 and guest-starring appearances on “Love, American Style,” the first season of “” and “.” In 1979, Harper garnered another Golden Globe® nomination for her supporting role in the Academy Award-nominated film “Chapter Two,” alongside and . Her other feature films include “The Last Married Couple in America” with and George Segal, “Blame It On Rio” with Michael Caine, “Certainty” and “Shiver.”

In the 1980s, Harper saw success with several TV movies, including “Fun and Games,” “,” “The Day the Loving Stopped,” “Farrell for the People,” “Don’t Go to Sleep” and “An Invasion of Privacy.” She also had a recurring role on “” series. In 1986,

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Harper once again found herself in the sitcom spotlight on the NBC series “Valerie,” playing title character and family matriarch Valerie Hogan, a mother of three boys, for the first two seasons of the show. She co-starred with Josh Taylor, , Jeremy Licht and Luis Daniel Ponce.

Harper’s other television appearances include guest roles on hits “,” “,” “,” “That ‘70s Show,” “,” “” and “.” In 2000, Harper starred with Moore in “Mary and Rhoda,” a TV movie about the reunion of their iconic characters.

In 2010, Harper returned to the stage to perform in Looped, earning a Tony Award nomination for her portrayal of legendary actress in the production. She also portrayed in the national tour of the one-woman play Golda’s Balcony, the winner of the Best Play 2006 Touring Broadway Award, which was later made into a movie of the same name starring Harper.

Harper is a member of the Screen Guild and has served on the Hollywood Board of Directors of SAG. She has written two books: I Rhoda, a memoir published by Simon & Schuster in January 2013 and Today I Am A Ma’am and Other Musings on Life, Beauty, and Growing Older, a lighthearted, irreverent look at aging.

Despite going public with a terminal lung cancer diagnosis, Harper has continued to do what she loves most—perform. Most recently, Harper was seen as a contestant on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.” In September, she reunited with several women from the original cast of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” including Moore, , and , to guest-star on the TV Land series “,” bringing them all together on the same set for the first time in 30 years.

Harper resides in Los Angeles with her husband.

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GUEST STARRING – EPISODES 1003 & 1004

DELLA REESE (Cora Brandt) - The legendary is a multiple Grammy®, Emmy®, Golden Globe® nominee and seven-time NAACP Image® award winning actress and singer whose career spans over 60 years. She is also an ordained minister in Los Angeles.

Reese started her illustrious career in the church and on the radio at six years old and in her teens went on to build a solid audience in her hometown of Detroit. A highlight of her early years was her travels with iconic gospel singer , when she learned the art of communicating with song. After developing her signature style, a unique musical blend of , blues and gospel, Reese went to New York City to play in the big leagues. Her move to the Big Apple landed her a gig as a vocalist with the Erskine Hawkins Orchestra and a recording

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HALLMARK CHANNEL/’SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED’ – Cast Bios – Page 5 contract with Jubilee records. Out of her affiliation with Jubilee came Reese’s first big recording hit, “”, and she was soon voted “Most Promising Singer” by Billboard, Cashbox, Variety, Disc Jockeys of America, and Jukebox Operators Association.

A subsequent recording contract with RCA yielded Reese her biggest hit, “Don’t You Know,” along with her first Grammy® award. Riding on a wave of accolades, she parlayed her success to a nine-year run as a headlining singer in . Most recently, she has appeared on stage in her one woman show, “My Life in Song.”

In the late and early 1960’s, Reese launched a successful television career, appearing on all the hit variety shows of the era including “The Show,” “ The Show” and “.” After appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show nineteen times in one year, Reese caught the eye of . She went on to appear on numerous times and became the first woman to host. In the late 1960s, Reese solidified her place in show arena with her own syndicated daytime , “Della,” making her the very first African American woman to host her own show.

The apex of Reese’s television career was the nine years that she co-starred in Martha Williamson’s hit series “Touched by an Angel” as Tess, the chief angel with a mission to help troubled people find redemption. The show aired on CBS from 1994 to 2003 and earned Reese seven NAACP Image® awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series as well as several nominations for Emmy®, SAG® and Golden Globe® awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Along with a wave of critical acclaim, Reese’s portrayal of the tough but tender Tess has left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions of viewers across America. During the same era, Reese and her husband Franklin Lett made several celebrated movies for CBS, titled “The Secret Path,” “Anya’s Bell” and “The Moving of Sophia Myles.” A tribute to its success, the beloved “Touched by an Angel” series is still running in syndication two decades after its debut.

Reese’s most recent forays into television include turns in the crime drama “Detroit 1-8-7” and the ABC pilot “Hallelujah.” She has also appeared in several made-for-television movies including “Dear Secret Santa,” “Miracle at Gate 213” and “Christmas Angel.”

Moving from the small screen to the larger one, Reese gave her most memorable performance in the 1989 comedy-drama “”. Her work in the popular vehicle has resonated with a wide audience, spanning generations from old to young. Most recently, Reese has also recently appeared in the spiritual-themed dramas “Me Again” and “Meant to Be.” Reese has returned to her in the church, where she is founder and minister of Understanding Principals for Better Living Church in Los Angeles. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Franklin Lett.

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GUEST STARRING – EPISODE 1006

MARILU HENNER (Glynis Rucker) - With the energy of a teenager, the wisdom of a sage, and the memory of a super hero, Marilu Henner has deservedly earned the nickname “Perpetual Motion.” Along with starring in over thirty films, six Broadway shows, and two hit classic sitcoms, “Taxi” and “”, this five-time Golden Globe nominee® is also a New York Times best-selling author of nine books on health, parenting, memory, and lifestyle improvement. Her books, including the recent bestseller “Total Memory Makeover,” as well as “Total Health Makeover,” “The 30-Day Total Health Makeover,” “I Refuse to Raise a Brat,” “Healthy Life Kitchen,” “Healthy Kids, Healthy Holidays,” “Wear Your Life Well” and “By All Means Keep On Moving” have changed the lives of millions in her quest to make the world a healthier place.

Currently hosting her own radio show The Henner Show for GCN (Genesis Communications Network), Henner has previously hosted and executive produced two talk shows (“Marilu” and “Shape Up Your Life”), and has guest-starred on every major talk show, earning her the title “Talk Show Guest of the Year” several years in a row. As a two-time competitor on Donald Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice” (Season 7, 2008) and “Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars” (Season 13, 2013), Henner made it to the Final Five and played for her favorite charities, including The Physicians’ Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and the Alzheimer’s Association. In fact, at PCRM’s 25th Anniversary Gala, she was awarded their Voice of Compassion Award.

As one of only twelve people documented with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory, Henner was the subject of a two-part special on “60 Minutes” and on “60 Minutes Australia”, as well as news programs and newspaper articles around the globe. She also serves as the consultant on the CBS series “Unforgettable”, which premiered in the fall of 2011 and will have its second season beginning in July 2013. Her ninth book, “Total Memory Makeover: Uncover Your Past, Take Charge of Your Future!,” was released in 2012 and became an instant New York Times and Publishers Weekly Best Seller. The release of her book was followed by a national multi-media book tour, which included appearances on “Nightline,” “,” “,” “Anderson,” “Piers Morgan Live” and “The Talk.”

Henner’s acting career continues to thrive, as she recently appeared in the finale of “” (playing Ashton Kutcher’s love interest) and in two episodes of A&E’s “The Glades.” Last year she appeared in the feature film “Vamps” and in two holiday movies, “Hitched for the Holidays” on the Hallmark Channel and “High School Holiday Reunion” on Lifetime. Henner can also be seen around the country in her one-woman show “A Memorable Evening with Marilu Henner!”

Henner was a pioneer on the Internet, starting her own website, Marilu.com in 1999. In 2000, she began teaching online classes for her growing membership, as well as offering online counseling and support along with her twenty coaches who teach her Total Health Makeover (THM) lifestyle.

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Henner has spoken before Congress on six occasions on various subjects from dietary supplements and women’s cardiovascular disease to deadbeat parents and she was one of only two private citizens selected to contribute to the shaping of our government’s food pyramid. In the spring of 2010, she again faced Congress to present healthy dietary guidelines for kids as part of the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act of 2010. Henner frequently lectures throughout the country as a keynote speaker and motivator for professional organizations, universities, government agencies, interest groups, and corporations on topics including diet and fitness, memory, women’s health issues, cardiovascular disease, cancer survival, and child rearing; as well as lifestyle, entertainment, and business organization strategies.

Henner is married to Michael Brown, CEO of Browntrout Publishers, and is the busy mother of two teenage boys, Nick and Joey.

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GUEST STARRING – EPISODES 1007 & 1008

VALERIE BERTINELLI ( Starkwell) - An adored actress, ’s long and celebrated career has expanded to include equally beloved TV personality, spokesperson and best-selling author. She is currently starring as Melanie Moretti on TV Land’s hit sitcom “Hot in Cleveland,” which premieres its fourth season on Wednesday, November 28 at 10pm ET/PT. The sitcom follows three fabulous friends from Los Angeles (Bertinelli, and ) whose plane, bound for Paris, is forced to make an emergency landing in Cleveland. After discovering that they’re still “hot” in Cleveland, they decide to move there and start over together, renting a Victorian home that comes with a sharp-tongued caretaker, played by Betty White.

Bertinelli has shared in many honors. In 2011, “Hot in Cleveland” was nominated for a Award® for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. In June of that same year, Bertinelli – along with co-stars Leeves, Malick, and White – was presented with the key to the city of Cleveland by the mayor. In August 2012, she received her star on the .

In 2007, she dared to cross the Rubicon of weight and body image, declaring publicly, “I’m fat!” and challenging herself to lose weight. Lo and behold, she not only lost more than 40 pounds, but also realized new and remarkable success as the face of the Jenny Craig Weight Loss Program, authored the NY Times #1 bestseller “Losing It,” and inspired millions of people to try to become their best and healthiest selves. In 2009, she wrote a follow-up to her first book, “Finding It: And Satisfying My Hunger for Life without Opening the Fridge.” Valerie also released a fitness DVD entitled “Losing It” at the end of that year. In October 2012, she released a cookbook called “One Dish At A Time,” a play on the name of the TV show that first made her a household name.

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As one of Hollywood’s brightest and most liked young talents, Bertinelli helped develop, produce and star in the highly rated TV movies “I Was a Mail Order Bride” and “The Seduction of Gina.” She stayed extremely busy as one of primetime’s go-to actresses for movies and mini-series, including “Silent Witness,” “Shattered Vows,” “Judith Krantz’s I’ll Take Manhattan,” “Rockabye,” “Murder of Innocence,” “In a Child’s Name,” “What She Doesn’t Know,” “Pancho Barnes,” “Ultimate Betrayal,” “Two Mothers for Zachary,” “Night Sins” and the Hallmark Channel Original Movie “Claire.” More recently, she co-starred in “True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet” and guest-starred on “Boston Legal” in a part David E. Kelly wrote especially for her. Her other forays into the television world include starring for two years on the hit series “Touched by an Angel,” “Café Americain” and “Sydney,” which she also executive produced.

A two-time Golden Globe® winner, she made her acting debut in TV commercials, public service announcements and the TV series “Apple’s Way” before landing her big break at age 14 as Barbara on “One Day At A Time,” ’s 1975 acclaimed series about a divorced mother raising her two daughters. The series ran on CBS for nine years, ending in 1984.

Valerie has also served as a correspondent for “The Rachael Ray Show.” However, Valerie’s best and favorite production is her son, Wolfgang, who achieved his own fame as the bassist for the legendary rock group Van Halen on its 2007-2008 North American Tour.

She has continued to help and inspire millions of people through her work with Jenny Craig, even recognized by People Magazine for her stunning “bikini bod” at 48 years old. Her website, www.valeriebertinelli.com, continues to chronicle her journey both physically and professionally. Valerie lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Tom.

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GUEST STARRING – EPISODE 1010

CAROL BURNETT (Ardis Paine) - , award-winning actress and best-selling author, is widely recognized by the public and her peers for her work on stage and screen, most notably “.” Named in 2007 by TIME magazine as one of “100 Best Television Shows of All Time,” “The Carol Burnett Show” ran for 11 years, averaged 30 million viewers per week, and received 25 Emmy® Awards, making it one of the most honored shows in television history. But it is Carol’s artistic brilliance, her respect and appreciation of her fans, and her graciousness, integrity, warmth, and humor on and off screen that have made her one of the most beloved performers in entertainment and one of the most admired women in America.

As a highly acclaimed actress, Carol has been honored with Emmys®, Golden Globes®, People’s Choice Awards, the Horatio Alger Award, an Ace Award, and the Peabody. A Kennedy Center Honoree, Carol has also been honored with the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for Humor,

(more) HALLMARK CHANNEL/’SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED’ – Cast Bios – Page 9 the Presidential Medal of Freedom and she was inducted into the . In 2013, the City of Los Angeles named the intersection of Highland Ave. and Selma, directly adjacent to Hollywood High School, Carol’s alma mater, Carol Burnett Square and her star appears on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Carol has penned three New York Times Bestsellers, Carrie and Me: A Mother-Daughter Love Story, about Burnett and her daughter, Carrie Hamilton, This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection and her autobiography, One More Time. Both Carrie and Me and This Time Together earned Carol Grammy® nominations for Best Spoken Word.

In 2013, Carol co-starred opposite lifelong friends, Betty White and , on TV Land’s hit series, “Hot in Cleveland.” In addition to her appearance on “Hawaii 5-0,” Carol co-starred opposite in the FOX television smash-hit “,” when she created the role of Sue Sylvester’s mother and received an Emmy nomination for her portrayal as a murderess on “Law and Order: SVU.” Carol can be heard alongside and Steve Carell as the voice of Kangaroo in 20th Century FOX’s animated feature, “Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who” and as Hara in Disney’s animation adventure “The Secret World of ,” co-starring and .

In 2012, released “The Carol Burnett Show” on DVD and sold more than four million DVDs in six months, setting a record. A comprehensive collector’s edition boxed set is available exclusively from timelife.com.

In 2000, Carol added playwright to her credits when she and her daughter, Carrie Hamilton, began writing a play together based on Carol’s autobiography. Sadly, Carrie passed away four months prior to the play’s premiere at the Goodman Theatre in April 2002. But Carrie’s dream was fulfilled when Hollywood Arms premiered on Broadway. Directed by Hal Prince, Hollywood Arms premiered on Broadway on October 31, 2002. Carol established The Carrie Hamilton Foundation to honor her daughter’s memory and her passion for the performing arts.

Born in San Antonio, Texas in 1933, Carol, her mother, and grandmother moved to a less-than- glamorous section of Hollywood in the late 1930s. Raised in a small studio apartment by her grandmother, but with no financial means, Carol could only dream of college. After receiving an anonymous donation of $50 to pay for her tuition to UCLA, Carol enrolled. While studying journalism, Carol took an acting class, and the rest is history. After moving to New York City, Carol staged a musical revue, featuring her out-of-work roommates from The Rehearsal Club, a theatrical boarding house, performing material by unemployed writers and composers. Soon, offers for summer stock and 13 weeks' work on Paul Winchell's TV show followed. While performing at The Blue Angel nightclub, she was spotted by talent bookers from both “The Jack Paar Show” and “The Ed Sullivan Show” and was invited to perform her infamous rendition of "I Made a Fool of Myself Over John Foster Dulles” on television. Shortly thereafter, Carol landed the leading role of Princess Winifred in the original Broadway musical production of Once Upon a Mattress. In 1959, after guest spots on 's morning TV show, she became a

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HALLMARK CHANNEL/’SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED’ – Cast Bios – Page 10 permanent cast member on “,” taping the show during the day and performing Mattress at night for the remainder of its Broadway run. Carol remained a regular on Garry Moore for the next four years.

During this period, Carol met and the two became close friends. After the duo appeared in their Emmy®-winning special, “Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall,” CBS took notice of this emerging new talent and signed her to a 10-year contract. On September 11, 1967, “The Carol Burnett Show” premiered on CBS. With a talented ensemble featuring , Tim Conway, , and , costumes by and music by and Ken and Mitzie Welch, the show became a hit. Guest stars included many of the greatest performers from music, stage and screen including , , , Jimmy Stewart, , , Betty White, , , , , , , , , , and many, many more. Carol’s portrayal of Starlet O’Hara in “Went WithThe Wind,” a parody of “Gone With The Wind,” is always counted among the top 10 greatest moments in television history. The “curtain-rod” dress, as it is known, now resides at The Smithsonian.

After the show concluded in 1978, Carol immersed herself in numerous projects. Her film projects included playing Miss Hannigan in the film version of the musical, “Annie,” directed by John Huston, “,” directed by Peter Bogdanovich, “A Wedding,” directed by Robert Altman, and “Four Seasons,” directed by Alan Alda. She starred in the television series “” and “Carol & Co.” as well as the highly acclaimed made-for-TV movies “Friendly Fire” and “Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice.” Carol has also produced and starred in numerous television specials. In 2005, she returned to her Once Upon A Mattress roots, appearing in a television special, this time playing the evil Queen Aggravain. Her Broadway credits include Fade Out, Fade In, book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green with music by Jule Styne, 's musical review Putting It Together and Ken Ludwig’s farce starring with Philip Bosco.

When not performing or occasionally touring the country in her Q & A format "Laughter & Reflection," she enjoys spending time with her husband Brian, her two daughters Erin and Jody, and her grandsons. As a passionate supporter of the arts and education, she has also established several scholarships around the country, including “The Carol Burnett Competition” at her alma mater, UCLA.

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