Because of the power of television, I was visible to everybody all over the world. But there are many things in the theater that are more fulfilling and that I look forward to doing more. But really, I love it all: theater, film, television.
I always learned to be philanthropic... to give back.
I can't even go to Barbados without people wanting to hug me and 'Oh, Mrs. Garrett!', you know, it really had an impact on their lives.
I was Molly the Mail person on "Sesame Street." I've done a lot of stuff for PBS.
It's always nice to remember and honor the old folks. Today, even though I'm getting old, I honor those who are older.
They very seldom let me lose my cool. They made me like I was Polly Perfect, which was ridiculous so that when I bump into kids on the street they'd say 'I wish my Mom were like you.'
We used to listen to all the marvelous operas on records. Music was a very important part of our lives.
You can take wonderfully talented actors, wonderfully talented writers and producers, and, uh, do a wonderful show!... but if it doesn't hit with the public in two minutes, it's bye-bye.
She had an older sister, Beverly Ann,(whom passed away in 1998 after a long and courageous fight with cancer) and has a younger sister, Mimi.
She has battled alcoholism successfully.
A respected stage actress since at least the 1950s (when she appeared Off-Broadway in The Threepenny Opera).
Quote from the Fabulous Charlotte Rae: "You can take wonderfully talented actors, wonderfully talented writers and producers, and, uh, do a wonderful show!...but if it doesn't hit with the public in two minutes, it's bye-bye."
She created the role of Mammy Yokum in the Broadway musical "Lil' Abner".
One of her sons, Larry, is a teacher in south Central L.A.
Attended Northwestern University (Evanston, IL).
The character of Beverly Ann (Mrs. Garrett's sister) was named after Charlotte Rae's real-life sister Beverly Ann.
The character of Natalie was named after one of Charlotte Rae's best friends - the character was created especially for Mindy Cohn.
Quote from the Fabulous Charlotte Rae: "They very seldom let me lose my cool. They made me like I was Polly Perfect, which was ridiculous so that when I bump into kids on the street they'd say 'I wish my Mom were like you.'"
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