Saturday 9

 

Big Star

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Saturday 9: Big Star (1962)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) Shelley Fabares sings that when she hears her lover's records on the radio, they bring back memories. Do you prefer familiar songs or do you seek out new music?

Lately it’s been mostly old, familiar songs , but I am open to new material from favorite performers.

2) Shelley introduced "Big Star" on an episode of The Donna Reed Show, where she played daughter Mary. She remembers the show's star and her TV mom, Donna Reed, as "an extraordinary woman." Who is your favorite TV mom? 

Claire Huxtable.  She managed a busy career as a lawyer with raising five children.  Pity I can’t stand to watch that show anymore because of the “man” whose name is in the title.

3) Speaking of big stars, Shelley made three movies with Elvis, who said she was his favorite leading lady. What qualities do you value in a coworker? 

I work in corporate America, famous for backstabbers. I’ve met more than a few.  So when I have coworkers who are helpful and team-oriented I celebrate.

4) Though best known for comedy, Shelley appeared as Cathy in a made-for-TV adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Have you ever read the Emily Bronte classic?
 

I started it but never finished.  Found it very slow going.  Pity, because I really wanted to like it.  I loved her sister’s book Jane Eyre.

5) Shelley Fabares' aunt was Broadway, film and TV veteran Nanette Fabray. Do you have a favorite aunt or uncle?

I didn’t know my father’s sisters well.  I was very close to my mother’s sisters. 
 
6) In the 1990s she was twice nominated for an Emmy Award (Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy) for her work on Coach. She didn't win. Millions of viewers got to see her applaud graciously when Laurie (Roseanne) Metcalf's named was announced both times. If you were nominated for a major award and the ceremony was televised, would you get all dressed up and go? Or would you prefer to watch from home?
 

If I am nominated I am going.

7) In 1962, when this song was first released, Jack Nicklaus launched his legendary golf career. Do you enjoy playing golf? Do you watch golf on TV?

I don’t watch golf and the only golf I play is miniature golf.
 
8) Also in 1962, Marilyn Monroe bought her first home at the age of 36. Up until then she had always been a renter. Marilyn was residing there at the time of her death that August. How long have you lived at your current address? 

 We moved into this house in July 2024.

9) Random question – According to a survey, the average American will kiss 15 different partners over their lifetime. Do you estimate your personal total is more, less, or right on track?

I don’t kiss and tell.

 

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