Barbi Benton (born January 28, 1950 as Barbara Klein) is an American model, actress and singer. She was featured on the cover of Playboy several times (initially credited as Barbi Klein) and in nude photo layouts in the March 1970, December 1973, and January 1975 issues, although she was never one of the magazine's "Playmates of the Month". Benton is known for her years as a regular on the country music series Hee Haw, appearing in comic skits with other cast members.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Sharon Tate - January 24, 1943
Sharon Marie Tate (January 24, 1943 – August 9, 1969) was an American actress. During the 1960s she played small television roles before appearing in several films. After receiving positive reviews for her comedic performances, she was hailed as one of Hollywood's promising newcomers and was nominated for a Golden Globe Awards for her performance in Valley of the Dolls (1967). She also appeared regularly in fashion magazines as a model and cover girl.
On August 8, 1969, Tate was two weeks from giving birth, she & others were murdered by members of Charles Manson's "family" and their bodies discovered the following morning by Tate's housekeeper, Winifred Chapman
Happy Birthday to this beautiful sole as your memory still carries on
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Mary Tyle Moore - December 29, 1936
Mary Tyler Moore was born in Flatbush, Brooklyn, on December 29, 1936. Although Moore's family relocated to California when she was eight. Her childooh was troubled due in part to her mother's alcoholism. The oldest of three siblings, she attended a Catholic high school and married upon her graduation in 1955
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Nichelle Nicols - December 28, 1932
Nichelle Nicols born Grace Dell Nichols December 28, 1932
American actress, singer & voice artist
It was in Star Trek that Nichols gained popular recognition by being one of the first black women featured in a major television series not portraying a servant; her prominent supporting role as a bridge officer was unprecedented. During the first year of the series, Nichols was tempted to leave the show, as she felt her role lacked significance; however, a conversation with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr changed her mind. She has said that King personally encouraged her to stay on the show, telling her that he was a big fan of the series. He said she "could not give up" because she was playing a vital role model for black children and young women across the country, as well as for other children who would see African Americans appearing as equals. It is also often reported that Dr. King added that "Once that door is opened by someone, no one else can close it again."
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Marlene Dietrich - December 27, 1901
Actress, singer. Born Maria Magdalene Dietrich on December 27, 1901, in Berlin, Germany. One of the most glamorous leading ladies of the 1930s and 1940s, Marlene Dietrich is remembered for her smoldering sex appeal, distinctive voice, and unusual personal style.
"There is a gigantic difference between earning a great deal of money and being rich."
– Marlene Dietrich
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