Joan Davis originally appeared on the Rudy Vallee Show in 1941, and quickly
became a regular. When Vallee left his show in 1943 to join the Coast Guard,
Davis took over with great success until 1945 when she left to do Joanie’s
Tea Room on CBS radio (1945 – 1947).
Show announcer Harry von Zell and Joan Davis
Bonnie Gail Franklin (January 6, 1944 – March 1, 2013)
(AP) – Bonnie Franklin, the pert, redheaded actress whom millions came
to identify with for her role as divorced mom Ann Romano on the long-
running sitcom "One Day at a Time," has died.
She died Friday at her home due to complications from pancreatic cancer,
family members said in a statement. Her family had announced she was
diagnosed with cancer in September.
Franklin was a veteran stage and television performer before "One Day At
a Time" made her a star. Her family said a private memorial will be held
next week,
CBS television series from 1975 – 1984
Duffy’s Tavern was a popular radio situation comedy which ran on several networks (CBS, 1941–1942; NBC-Blue Network, 1942–1944; NBC, 1944–1951).
