Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman

The 80-year-old actress is the only original cast member from the MEL BROOKS comedy to return for the stage production, which will open on Broadway next Hallowe’en (31OCT07). KRISTIN CHENOWETH, BRYAN D’ARCY JAMES and ROGER BART are slated to star in the musical, in roles played on the big screen by TERI GARR, GENE WILDER and MARTY FELDMAN, respectively. 3

Cloris chose not to kill Joan Collins when Joannie had an affair with her husband. Suffice it to say, Cloris Leachman is the reason and the cause of Dynasty. 6

News and opinions about TV actress Cloris Leachman. According to Wikipedia: Cloris Leachman is an Academy Award, nine-time Emmy and Golden Globe winning American actress of stage, film and television. She has won eight primetime Emmy Awards?more than any other female performer in history?and one Daytime Emmy Award. 2

The TV is what gave Cloris Leachman her stardom. Iit was her work on THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW (1970-77) and its spinoff PHYLLIS (1975-77), that made her a household name. 4

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Cloris Leachman is certifiable. Um, certifiably funny, that is! On Sunday at 9 pm/ET, she’s back as Grandma Ida on Malcolm in the Middle. The 78-year-old actress adores playing Jane Kaczmarek’s mama ? Here, TV Guide Online attempts a phone interview with the zany Leachman, which is no mean feat, as you’ll see! Let’s keep this short. 5