Meredith MacRae facts for kids
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Meredith MacRae
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MacRae and Tim Considine in My Three Sons, 1965.
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| Born | May 30, 1944 Houston, Texas, U.S.
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| Died | July 14, 2000 (aged 56) |
| Occupation | Film and television actress |
| Years active | 1953–1993 |
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| Children | 1 |
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| Relatives | Heather MacRae (sister) |
Meredith Lynn MacRae was a talented American actress, singer, and TV host. She was born on May 30, 1944, and passed away on July 14, 2000. Many people remember her best for her roles in popular TV shows like My Three Sons and Petticoat Junction.
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Early Life and Family
Meredith MacRae was born in Houston, Texas. Her parents were Gordon MacRae and Sheila MacRae. Both of her parents were also actors. Meredith had three siblings: William, Robert, and Heather MacRae.
A Star on Television
Meredith MacRae became well-known for her acting roles on TV. She appeared in several popular shows during her career.
Starring in My Three Sons
Meredith first became famous playing Sally Ann Morrison Douglas. This was a main role on the TV show My Three Sons. She played the girlfriend of Mike, one of the sons. Meredith was on the show for three seasons, from 1963 to 1965. She decided to leave the show to try other acting opportunities.
Life at Petticoat Junction
In 1966, Meredith joined the cast of another popular TV show. This show was called Petticoat Junction. She played the character Billie Jo Bradley. Her TV sisters were Betty Jo, played by Linda Kaye Henning, and Bobbie Jo, played by Lori Saunders.
Meredith was the third actress to play Billie Jo. The character of Billie Jo changed when Meredith took over the role. She became a strong and independent young woman. Billie Jo also focused more on her dream of becoming a singer. Meredith stayed with Petticoat Junction until the show ended in 1970.
Other TV Appearances
Meredith MacRae was a guest star on many other TV shows. These included The Dean Martin Show, The F.B.I., and The Rockford Files. She also appeared on Fantasy Island and Magnum, P.I..
Game Show Fun
Meredith was also a popular guest on many game shows. She appeared on shows like Match Game, Hollywood Squares, and Family Feud. She was a contestant on $10,000 Pyramid and $25,000 Pyramid. She even hosted a TV show pilot called $50,000 a Minute.
Hosting Talk Shows
In the 1980s, Meredith became a talk show host. She hosted a show called Mid-Morning Los Angeles for eight years. She even won an Emmy Award in 1986 for her great interviewing skills. Later, she created and hosted a PBS series called Born Famous. On this show, she interviewed the children of other famous people.
Personal Life
Meredith MacRae was married three times. Her first marriage was to Richard Berger in 1964. They divorced four years later. In 1969, she married actor Greg Mullavey. They had one child together, a daughter named Allison. They divorced in 1987. Her third marriage was to Phillip M. Neal in 1995.
Her Passing
In 1999, Meredith MacRae was diagnosed with brain cancer. She passed away at her home in Manhattan Beach, California, on July 14, 2000. She was 56 years old.
Images for kids
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MacRae and Tim Considine in My Three Sons, 1965.
Discography
Solo Songs
- "Image of a Boy"/"Time Stands Still" — Canjo 103 (1964)
- "Who Needs Memories of Him"/"Goodbye Love" — Capitol 2000 (1967)
The Girls from Petticoat Junction
Meredith MacRae also sang with her TV sisters, Linda Kaye Henning and Lori Saunders. They were known as The Girls from Petticoat Junction.
- "I'm So Glad That You Found Me"/"If You Could Only Be Me" — Imperial 66329 (1968)
- "Wheeling, West Virginia"/"Thirty Days Hath September" — Imperial 66346 (1968)
