Estelle Parsons - Archive Interview Part 3 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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[weezgeezer]

Not in the same league as Roseanne, Goodman or Metcalf??

That's insane!

Estelle Parsons is a great actress, and if you take a look at the roles she's played outside of "Roseanne" you'll see how great she is.

[panicattack54321]

I thought the character Beverly Lorraine Harris was was very annoying and very damaged! But I absolutely love the actress Estelle Parsons.

[musicaltheatergeek79]

I love her! She's so blunt and honest. I don't care what anyone says, she deserved her award for BONNIE AND CLYDE. She may have been annoying, but she was marvelous -- and heartbreaking in her final scene, all bandaged up.

[ecraines]

SHE MENTIONS ARLENE FRANCIS!!!

[rhymeandreasoning]

interesting comment/ observation..i on the other hand worshipped the character of "Bev" on so many levels..i thought she was the best and so over the top..she had some of the best lines...so dramatic..over the top and those facial expressions..

[Matthew C]

I LOVE the show "Roseanne", but I actually thought that Estelle Parsons wasn't as good, acting wise, as the other cast members. She didn't seem comfortable on TV... The show was so awesome because the actors were so low key and realistic, but Parsons, she seemed to really force the performance. In my opinion, she wasn't in the same league as Roseanne, John Goodman, or Laurie Metcalf, whom most of her scenes were with. Apparently Parsons thought she was great ;)

[petclark1]

Well, la-ti-frinking-da.  Someone has a very high opinion of herself.