RIP Florence Henderson

[+ sam.fitzpatrick]

From Broadway to television, she had a wonderful career. I got to see her in South Pacific over 30 years ago and was surprised how strong of a singer she was. Years later I was at a charity event and she was seated at the table next to me. She was an absolutely lovely lady, talking to anyone and completely relaxed.

 

http://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/tv/florence-henderson-mom-brady-bunch-dies-82-n688186

[+ WilliamM]

I got to see her in South Pacific over 30 years ago and was surprised how strong of a singer she was.

 

When Jack Paar was the host of The Tonight Show, Florence Henderson was a frequent guest, always funny and interesting. That was my introduction to Florence. It's like the lose of a friend, even though I only saw her in person once (at a tribute to Mary Martin, with Mary sitting in the audience).

[+ quoththeraven]

WHAT?!! I know the older I get, the more people I know of will die, but Mrs. Brady and a great singer?

 

Can we please send 2016 back to the kitchen and get a do-over?

[rvwnsd]

Not sure why, but it always seemed like Florence Henderson would live forever. I'm so sad right now.

[+ purplekow]

Here's the story of a lovely lady.....

[+ WilliamM]

Florence was the star of the road tour of The Sound of Music while it was still on Broadway. I just saw an interview on YouTube, she said it was sold out at every stop.

[rvwnsd]

Here's the story of a lovely lady.....

Who has Wessonality!

http://www.flohome.com/images/wesson.jpg

[Kippy]

I had the good fortune to attend her star placement on Hollywood Blvd in 1996. Her two featured guests were Phyllis Diller and Jim Nabors. What a hoot-- it had the charm and simplicity of a small town girl who made it big. I don't think her success ever went to her head. A true class act!

 

Peace,

 

Kipp

[Andy2]

The posts above warm my heart. I gather that she was a class act behind the scenes in The Brady Bunch. Specifically, I heard that she was aware that Robert Reed (Mr. Brady) was gay, and she was a great support for him. He was in a deep closet, and she respected that choice and helped protect him. This is consistent with the posts above, testifying to the fact that she was a Great Lady, a Class Act.

[marylander1940]

memories!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGaz6JUDAGo

[mmk123]

like some others on this board, I grew up with her watching the Brady Bunch as the perfect television mom. It does feel like a piece of my childhood is now gone. Farewell Florence.