Rue McClanahan Interview - Part 1 of 5

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Rue McClanahan was interviewed for two-and-a-half hours in New York, NY. McClanahan talked about her acting start on the stage and touched on some of her feature films from the 1960s.  She discussed her first regular role in television as scheming nurse Caroline Johnson on Another World.   She recalled how, when her character tries unsuccessfully to poison the mother of the twins she is caring for, she received a fan letter recommending a better poison.  She spoke in great detail about her role as Vivian Cavender best friend to Bea Arthur on the television sitcom Maude.   She described her character, talked about working with the ensemble cast, and commented on memorable series episodes.  She then talked about her work as series regular Aunt Fran on Mamas Family.  Lastly she discussed at length the production of the classic 1980s sitcom The Golden Girls and her role of Blanche Devereaux. She talked about the casting process, working with the series production personnel, and the transition of the show into The Golden Palace .  The interview was conducted by Jim Colucci on May 4, 2006.

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[thesyd1975]

miss you rue!!! you made me laugh so much and i was only a kid when you were in golden girls!!! i just bought it on dvd recently and loved it and your character!!! i loved the part you played and wil remember you for the rest of my life!!! it was so funny!!! REST IN PEACE!!! XX

[marlymarr]

Miss you Rue and love you!

[ladero1954]

Not that it matters but she misspoke about Ardmore being 60 miles EAST of Durant, OK. It's actually WEST but then how many people know that area, anyway!!

[ItalianBrianA]

Love You. ALWAYS A FAN, Brian.

[ApocalypsePlough]

Parts 2, 3, 4, and 5 are on YouTube, but probably listed as private, because they don't come up in any search you do.

That's likely because, TVLEGENDS wants you to go to THEIR site.

Just click on their link in the description, & it will take you to all parts of the interview.....1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

I really, really liked this woman, and it won't be the same watching the Golden Girls anymore, for me, anyway. Three of them gone now, and they died in consecutive years - 2008, 2009 & 2010. Hurts.

[musicaltheatergeek79]

Where are Parts 2, 3, 4, and 5?

[bradspad]

You will be missed for ever. R.I.P

[jajohnson7809]

I just can't get over Rue being gone. It doesn't seem right. What a talented, funny woman! Sweet dreams, Rue!

[briangorrell]

I adore her.

[zigg99]

Rue, I hope you know how much you were loved. You, and the other girls gave us so many laughs, and great memories. Thank you, and may you RIP

[craiges2002]

Miss you Rue!