Estelle Parsons - Archive Interview Part 1 of 4 - OOS

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Actress Estelle Parsons spoke about her pioneering efforts as the first woman political reporter on television for the Today show. She reminisced about Today's early years, and working with the show's principals, including anchor Dave Garroway. She talked about her move from behind the camera to her appearances on features for Today, which included book reviews and interviews. She talked about her recurring role as "Bev Harris," Roseanne's mother, on the hit ABC sitcom Roseanne. Finally, she commented on her work at the famed "Actors Studio."

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[catseye664]

at first i thought she seemed rude and kinda snotty. but she actually looks depressed to me. her parents and sister are dead. that is so sad. she must feel so lonely. i love her.

[emd1085]

She was great in Roseanne

[naughtyboymessiah]

she seems like a really modest, level headed and wise hard grafter. i like what she stands for. i wish i was more like her frankly.

[Patrick Monroe]

I just saw her last night in the show "August Osage County". I also got the chance to meet her. Wonderful actress!

[AbbeyRoad52]

Oh that's right, she played Blanche.

[kevnat123]

wow! she's still alive!

[karrama04]

I'm surprised she hasn't changed much over the years. I loved her in Roseanne!

[arved kaufman]

She looks great for 82,but she's nothing like her character as Beverly,she seems,distant,tired and uninterested in the show-business anymore.

[stacyviacomsucks]

82.

[Hollywoodsteve]

Very few people know this but Estelle was the first choice for Mrs. Voorhees in "Friday the 13th". She turned it down and the part went to Betsy Palmer.

[utahu]

she is naturally dry, but remember she is eighty and is not on stage, just a boring interview. :-)