The Farmers Daughter Inger Stevens

Inger Stevens arrived in the USA from Sweden at 10 years of age. She is probably most known for her TV series The Farmers Daughter which ran from 1963 through 1966. See more of Inger in The Farmer's Daughter by visiting the dentelTV1 channel at this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgiTB0...
Visit William Windom's web site: http://www.timem.com/starwebs/william...
Also, Jerry Lem is adding new Farmer's Daughter pictures and other material to his web site:
http://www.ingerstevens.org/newpics.html
http://www.ingerstevens.org/farmpic2.... Inger's character in the show, Katy Holstrum, paralleled the real-life Inger in some ways: Inger and Katy were both Swedish, spoke their minds candidly and directly, and they were both interested in working with children. Where Katy asks Congressman Morley (William Windom, Commodore Decker to Trekkies) to help her go to the Congo to work with underprivileged children, the celebrity Inger Stevens took time from a very busy schedule to do volunteer work for retarded children. Inger enjoyed painting, and through art shows, raised money for charity. She could sing, play the piano and guitar. I cannot know or understand the true circumstances of Inger's death from 39 years afterward. Since we all die sooner or later from something, those circumstances are far less important than what Inger accomplished in barely more than 35 years. You were amazing Inger. We love you and miss you. These clips were taken from the two-part premiere episode of The Farmers Daughter. Inger is Katy Holstrum, a role for which she won a Golden Globe award for Best Female Television Star of 1963. William Windom plays Congressman Morely, while Cathleen Nesbitt, as his mother, and Philip Coolidge, as the Congressman's butler, add a classy decorum to the household. Sons Steven and Danny were played by Mickey Sholdar and Rory O'Brien respectively. Dee J. Thompson plays the vexatious hostess. Written by John McGreevey/Steven Gethers and Directed by Ralph Nelson/Don Taylor, this episode is titled "The Speechmaker." Due to time/length, I had to edit out an appearance by the very popular Betty Lynn - Thelma Lou of Andy Griffith fame - who also appears in this episode. As with all the videos I post with Inger Stevens, the intent here is a Fair Use fan tribute and comment. It is intended as nostalgia for those of us who remember, and for informing those who are discovering the life and career of Inger Stevens. There is much to admire about her. Skol Inger!
Fans of Inger can now see her niece in the lead role of a new sci-fi web series. Visit the 20DollarShow channel on You Tube where Athena Ashburn and her husband Matthew have created this 21st Century TZ flavored series to compete with conventional TV via the Internet. View them on You Tube or on the web. Here is a link to "Life Is Priceless."
http://20dollarshow.com/blog/episodes...

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[Fersomling]

I was seven when this show debuted. The thing I remember most after the pretty Inger Stevens is that electric seat contraption that the grandmother rode up and down the stairs.

[sseklof]

Mmm yeah, and I was 9 or 10. I would say that if you had asked me in, say, 1975 what I remembered most about TFD, my response would have been the same. I believe it was called the Inclinator. It may be the same company that is still in business today. It was also used displaying Clairol products on the show.

[sseklof]

April 2013: Be sure to visit Jerry Lem's Inger Stevens Memorial web site (thru May 4) and view his 2013 tribute. There are exclusive rare photos of Inger and other artifacts that give an insight into the qualities she possessed that make her worthy of our remembrance.

[susan gilbert]

thank you so much !! Growing up I was such a big fan of Ingers.. and I thought she had more similarities to Katie Holstrom than differences. When Glen and Katie got married on FD I thought Inger looked especially touched.. I wonder if the show had last many more seasons if somehow her personal life could have been happier..So very sad that she was never able to forget her terrible childhood .. Bill Windom I met and we corresponded.. great and nice gentlemen

[sseklof]

I noticed that too about the wedding scenes and commented about it on Jerry Lem's upload of the FD wedding. As a boy, I always liked Inger but not quite to the "celebrity crush" level when she was alive. Now, in recent years, as I learned more about her, I have grown to love her as so many others have. A very special woman. Thank you for your thoughts.

[sseklof]

I noticed that too about the wedding scenes and commented about it on Jerry Lem's upload of the FD wedding. As a boy, I always liked Inger but not quite to the "celebrity crush" level when she was alive. Now, in recent years, as I learned more about her, I have grown to love her as so many others have. A very special woman. Thank you for your thoughts.

[Fersomling]

Yeah, my Mum has one. We call it The Contraption.

[sseklof]

To read more about William Windom, see his bio written by Gary Brumburgh at IMDb.

[procommenter]

He was reported as dead. Now he's reported as not dead.

[sseklof]

I am so sorry to hear that. I always enjoyed his work from the time I was a boy all the way up to recent times. A truly unique man and a gentleman. You are missed sir.