For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)

[Dollypop]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#1

Posted: 2/6/10 at 1:28pm

Here's the link to my latest article. It's an interview with Florence:
Florence Henderson

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[Dollypop]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#2

Posted: 2/6/10 at 6:57pm

bump

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[WonderBoy]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#2

Posted: 2/6/10 at 8:30pm

What a great article! My mom actually coverd her in SOUTH PACIFIC. I would love to see Flo return to Broadway!

"For me, THEATRE is an anticipation, an artistic rush, an emotional banquet, a jubilant appreciation, and an exit hopeful of clearer thought and better worlds." ~ an anonymous traveler with Robert Burns

[morosco]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#3

Posted: 2/6/10 at 8:50pm

Donna Mackecknie

Ouch!

[Dollypop]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#4

Posted: 2/6/10 at 10:12pm

Thak you for pointing out the error. I've corrected it.

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[morosco]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#5

Posted: 2/6/10 at 10:22pm

Great article! The lady has class.

There's also a fantastic series of interviews with her on YouTube discussing her career.
Florence Henderson - Archive Interview Part 1 of 10

[Dollypop]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#6

Posted: 2/7/10 at 9:05am

There was quite a bit of our conversation that I didn't use in the article. Florence and I could have chatted for another hour or so.

Purely by happenstance, she and I were seated across the aisle from each other at Friday night's FANNY. She greeted me so warmly that you would have thought we were friends from 'way back when. We also had a good time backstage after the performance. She's a very lovely lady.

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[husk_charmer]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#7

Posted: 2/7/10 at 11:45am

I would love to see her as Dolly Levi.

She's enough of a name.

http://www.youtube.com/huskcharmer

[SueleenGay]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#8

Posted: 2/7/10 at 3:35pm

Her performance in "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire" was amazing, too. She should have received an Oscar nod.

PEACE.

[Dollypop]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#9

Posted: 2/7/10 at 4:29pm

I mentioned this to Florence and she seemed to like the idea. (I refer to it at the end of the article.) Now I'll mention it to Jerry Herman--who owes me a phone call.

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[alterego]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#10

Posted: 2/7/10 at 6:05pm

A greatly underused (on Broadway) talent.

[Jordan Catalano]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#11

Posted: 2/7/10 at 6:44pm

But was she using her Poligrip when she talked to you?

[Dollypop]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#12

Posted: 2/7/10 at 9:48pm

Jordan, if you read my article, you would have realized that the product was PoliDENT and Florence stipulated that she would never have to say in a commercial that she used it because she DIDN'T. She told me that she still has her own teeth.

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[Jordan Catalano]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#13

Posted: 2/7/10 at 9:50pm

LOL. I hadn't had a chance to read the article yet but I do want to.
Glad she still has her own teeth! :)

[Dollypop]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#14

Posted: 2/7/10 at 9:54pm

Okay, Jordan. You're forgiven this time. Just don't let it happen again.

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[Jordan Catalano]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#15

Posted: 2/7/10 at 9:57pm

Yes, Ma'am!

[Dollypop]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#16

Posted: 2/7/10 at 9:59pm

Just so long as we understand each other.

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[morosco]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#17

Posted: 2/7/10 at 10:46pm

A greatly underused (on Broadway) talent.

Hmmmm.... she would have made an interesting Norma Desmond I'll bet.

[Dollypop]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#18

Posted: 2/8/10 at 10:55am

I think she's make a terrific Dolly. She's got everything the character needs--including an Irish heritage.

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[morosco]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#19

Posted: 2/8/10 at 10:57am

You know what? She would make a good Dolly!

[Dollypop]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#20

Posted: 2/8/10 at 9:55pm

Is anyone here going to her show at Joe's Pub this weekend?

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[Mr Roxy]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#21

Posted: 2/8/10 at 11:13pm

Can anyone see her as Morticia?

I think it would be wild.

Poster Emeritus

[SakeDad]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#22

Posted: 2/9/10 at 1:34am

I would love to see her, Betty White and Cloris Leachman in a vehicle. All bawdy, very funny, ladies when given the chance.

"God, I hope it's not a REAL emergency...I only brought one bottle of Vodka!" That's my Diva Dog, Sake in the picture.

[Upland]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#23

Posted: 2/9/10 at 7:43pm

I met her once. She was very nice and very funny. Not sure she really acts, though.

[musicaltheater1]

For Florence Henderson Fans (no one else should read this!)#24

Posted: 2/9/10 at 8:30pm

Florence will host the Broadway Backwards benefit concert on Feb. 22. The scheduled performers are Gary Beach, Tituss Burgess, Mario Cantone, Len Cariou, Raul Esparza, Tony Goldwyn, Aaron Lazar, Michele Lee, Julia Murney, Becki Newton, Tonya Pinkins and Lea Salonga. Additional performers will be announced in the coming weeks.


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