MacRae in 1967 married Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft, whose family lives in Sterling. The MacRae family asked that memorials be sent to the National Council on Alcoholism. [2] Warners put him in a Western, Return of the Frontiersman (1950). Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A swimmer visiting a beach in New South Wales, Australia, found a mussel-covered message in a bottle that turned out to have traveled more than 185 miles. singer-actor Gordon MacRae and was the mother of Petticoat Junction actress Meredith MacRae, who died of brain cancer in 2000 at age 56. (married in 1967) Mother of Amanda MacRae. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Gordon MacRae was married, secondly, to Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft on September 25, 1967, and fathered one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae in 1968. [2] Filmography Stage Work Junior Miss (1942) (Broadway) (replacement for Walter Collins) MacRae and his first wife had four children - Meredith, Heather, W. Gordon and Bruce - before they were divorced. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Find a Grave 1967, and together they had one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae born in 1968. This brilliant performer continued to tour, when his health would permit, allowing audiences to relive some of his biggest film hits. son-in-law, Lance Daley, and grandson, Dayton Gordon. During the last year, cancer prented him from performing, Mrs. MacRae said. Airdate: April 3, 1965. He suffered a stroke in 1982. Filmography. Meredith MacRae, 56, who played comely country girl Billie Jo Bradley in the CBS-TV sitcom "Petticoat Junction" from 1966 to 1970, died of brain cancer July 14 at her home in Manhattan Beach, Calif. The MacRaes had made Lincoln their summer home since 1971. Resend Activation Email. Gordon has been found in 12 states including Kansas, Texas, North Carolina, New Mexico, Massachusetts. Perhaps his two best and well-known films were two of his last: Oklahoma! York, and step-son, Gar MacRae, and his wife, Emily, of Vashon We have set your language to MacRaes long career reached its peak on the screen in the mid-1950s with the musicals Oklahoma 3/8 in which he played the cowboy Curly, and Carousel.. Many of his hit recordings were made with Jo Stafford. 'When alcohol started to interfere with my family, my home life and my business, I decided to call it quits.'. MacRae married the former Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft of Sterling in 1967. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Elizabeth She cherished her Set in 1898 New York City at the end of the Spanish-American War, the story centers on curmudgeonly Irish widower Dennis O'Grady (James Barton) and his three lovely strong-willed daughters: Patricia (June Haver), Katie (Marsha Jones) and . This is a carousel with slides. After high school, he went to work in his father's manufacturing company on the East Coast. MacRae was reunited with Haver and Butler in The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady (1950). This account has been disabled. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Their daughter, Amanda, 17, was born in 1968. The Rev. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Winning a contest enabled MacRae to sing at the 1939 New York World's Fair with the Harry James and Les Brown orchestras. (1955) and Carousel (1956), and playing Bill Sherman in On Moonlight Bay (1951) and By The Light of the Silvery Moon (1953). on Elizabeth's family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff [2] He followed this with a film noir with Virginia Mayo, Backfire (made in 1948, released 1950). Please reset your password. Woman learns of $1M Powerball prize hours before her birthday. During Christmas 1958, MacRae and Ford performed the Christmas hymn "O Holy Night". No Scientists believe they've found untapped helium reserves, Extra food support ends for millions of low-income U.S. taxpayers, Man arrested after explosive device found in his luggage at Pennsylvania airport. [2], MacRae was in a military school musical, About Face (1952) with Eddie Bracken, then he and Day did a sequel to On Moonlight Bay, By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953). He had been hospitalized since Nov. 27 for treatment of cancer of the mouth and jaw, and Shafer said death was related to cancer but declined to be more specific. They remained married until his death. He battled alcohol problems for many years although by the late 1970s he overcame them and in the 1980s helped people in a treatment centre who had similar addictions. Brothers and They remained married until his death. You have permission to edit this article. (AP) _ Actor Gordon MacRae, whose rich baritone voice earned him acclaim in the movie musicals Oklahoma 3/8 and Carousel, was buried Monday as friends remembered him not as a star but as a warm, caring man. They remained married until his death. [2] MacRae played Buddy De Sylva in The Best Things in Life Are Free (1956) for 20th Century-Fox.[2]. You can also spot her playing herself in the I Love Lucy episode "The Fashion Show." 4 Her dad was a major movie star, as well. During his early years, he resided in Syracuse, NY, and, while in high school, spent much of his time singing and acting in the Drama Club. Starlift, Three Sailors and a Girl, Look for the Silver Lining, The Big Punch, The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady . Actor-singer Gordon MacRae, who starred in two of the movie world`s most enduring musicals, ''Oklahoma'' and ''Carousel,'' died Friday after a long bout with cancer. Later, he crafted a successful career in acting and singing. "He had a significant impact on a lot of people personally, not just professionally," said Larry Rose, who worked with MacRae at a Lincoln Hospital dependency treatment center. Arrangements by Roper and Sons Funeral Services. He battled alcohol problems for many years, but overcame them by the late 1970s.[2]. He was buried at the Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1948, he appeared in his first film, The Big Punch, a drama about boxing. Try again later. He is a celebrity movie actor. Her strong family ties ultimately drew her back to Nebraska in 1980 where she and Gordon made Lincoln their home. During World War II, he joined the Army Air Force, in 1941, serving as a navigator for two years. The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady (1950) is a delightful period musical filmed in vivid Technicolor that is sure to warm hearts during the cold holiday season. To use this feature, use a newer browser. LINCOLN, Neb. This user has not added any information to their profile yet. Meredith Lynn MacRae (May 30, 1944 - July 14, 2000) [1] was an American actress, singer and talk show host. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Syracuse, N.Y., where MacRae was raised. The Jackie Gleason . Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. They had four children -- Meredith, Heather, W. Gordon and Bruce. Learn more about merges. You can cancel at any time. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Earlier in 1958, MacRae guest-starred on the short-lived NBC variety series, The Polly Bergen Show. Had four children with Sheila MacRae: Meredith MacRae (born 1944); Heather MacRae (1946); William Gordon (1948) and Robert Bruce (1954). On the Los Angeles stage, McRae was a Drama Logue Award winner in 1983 for An American Farce and received critical acclaim for LAcheteuse. Early life [ edit] MacRae was born in Houston, Texas, to parents Gordon and Sheila MacRae. MacRae's second marriage was to Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft on September 25, 1967, and together they had one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae born in 1968. They hae one daughter together, Amanda Mercedes MacRae. . MacRae appeared frequently on television, on such programs as The Martha Raye Show and The Ford Show, Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford, both on NBC. Donn Rosenauer described the service as a gathering of those who knew MacRae as "husband, father, relative and very good friend. Their daughter, Amanda, 17, was born in 1968. You have permission to edit this article. He starred in the TV musical The Gift of the Magi (1958). Try again. In 1946, he was the "singing emcee" of The Teentimers Club, a Saturday morning program on NBC. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The family asked that memorials be sent to the National Council on Alcoholism. These include: 1.. March 8, 2014. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. In 1967, he replaced Robert Preston in the original Broadway run of the musical I Do! In the late 1960s, he co-hosted for a week on The Mike Douglas Show. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Female. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Gordon MacRae (March 12, 1921 January 24, 1986)[2] was an American actor and singer, best known for his appearances in the film versions of two Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, Oklahoma! Elizabeth MacRae was born on February 22, 1936, in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, and passed away on February 22, 2008. a CD and an award-winning nightclub act, entitled "Songs for My Father", which included the many glorious songs from Gordon MacRae's biggest musical films, Oklahoma! Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. The show moved to NBC in October 1949 and continued until June of 1954. Albert Gordon MacRae (March 12, 1921 - January 24, 1986) . Daughter of Gordon MacRae and Sheila MacRae. They remained married until his death. School in 1943. MacRae was perhaps best known for his performance as Curly in the 1955 film version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's landmark musical, 'Oklahoma,' and his role in 'Carousel' the following year. Gordon MacRae's About. Meredith MacRae, who played Billie Jo Bradley in the 1960's sitcom ''Petticoat Junction,'' died Friday from brain cancer. Two dogs rescued after falling through ice on Colorado lake. 'Then one day he heard me singing and asked me what I wanted to do for a living,' MacRae told United Press International in 1956. September 7, 2010 in Lincoln, Neb. In his later years, MacRae enjoyed a successful nightclub and concert career, making the best of a stroke that left his left arm paralyzed in 1982 and forced him to permanently settle in Lincoln, ending a 11-year commute from the Midwest to Beverly Hills. Her strong family ties ultimately drew her back to Heather MacRae (born October 5, 1946) is an American actress known for her role in the Woody Allen 1972 comedy film Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid to Ask). On file we have 22 email addresses and 27 phone numbers associated with Gordon in area codes such as 913, 281, 828, 617, 505, and 8 other area codes. She was an actress on various television shows from the 1960s-1980s. Albert Gordon MacRae (March 12, 1921 - January 24, 1986) . Include gps location with grave photos where possible. In 1967, he replaced Robert Preston in the original Broadway run of the musical I Do! She remained with him until the end of his life. 'I found out I was drinking too much,' he said. Married to her Backfire costar Gordon MacRae, Sheila soared to greater levels of fame on Broadway and on TV in the Sixties, just as her daughter was making a name for herself. She died on July 14, 2000, Manhattan Beach, CA. He was buried at the Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska. [2], He was married to Sheila MacRae from 1941 until 1967. Many of those programs were recorded later in popular studio cast albums; most of these recordings have been reissued on CD. Airdate: April 3, 1965. An extract from it remembered MacRae as a a humble man who oozed with a sincere friendly warmth., She shared with family members gathered at the private burial the contents of a small framed motto MacRae had in his home. She starred on Broadway in Absurd Person Singular, which debuted in 1974, starred Off-Broadway in O.K. MacRae died at 2:30 a.m. at Bryan Memorial Hospital, where he had been hospitalized since Nov. 27 for treatment of cancer of the mouth and jaw. Meredith MacRae was born on May 30, 1944 (age 55) in Houston, Texas, United States. Horace Heidt heard the young baritone one day in 1941 and offered him a job as a vocalist in his orchestra. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 13 photographic prints (contact sheets). She was American by nationality. MacRae was involved with television in the late 1950s, hosting the Colgate Comedy Hour and the Lux Television Theater. (More on that in a bit.) Born in East Orange, New Jersey, MacRae made his Broadway debut in the mid-1940s, acquiring his first recording . 0 cemeteries found in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA. MacRae's first on-screen musical was Look for the Silver Lining (1949),[2] a biopic of Marilyn Miller (June Haver), where MacRae played Frank Carter. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He is enroute to Boothbay, Maine . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_MacRae#Filmography, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_MacRae#Stage_Work, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_MacRae#Discography. He continued recording and performing on dozens of television shows. That exposure boosted their careers, and they performed in nightclubs all over the world including a show in front of Queen Elizabeth at the London Palladium until they separated in 1965. daughter, Amanda, was born the next year. Photo: Jim Cole/ASSOCIATED PRESS. March 1 (UPI) -- A North Carolina woman found out she had won a $1 million Powerball prize just hours before celebrating her 58th birthday. In addition, Liz is survived by many Hi. GORDON AND SHEILA MACRAE. Second wife of Gordon MacRae. He had a significant impact on a lot of people personally, not just professionally, said Larry Rose, who worked with MacRae at a Lincoln Hospital dependency treatment center. Sheila MacRae, the English actress and comedienne who starred as Alice Kramden in a 1960s re-creation of the hit TV series The Honeymooners, has died. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Elizabeth J. Lambert MacRae I found on Findagrave.com. delighted in being a Grammy, and in her declining months, his Airdate: April 3, 1965. Airdate: April 3, 1965. Amanda MacRae. (1955) and Carousel (1956) and who played the leading man opposite Doris Day in On Moonlight Bay (1951) and sequel By The Light of the Silvery Moon (1953).[2]. In 1940, while working in New York City as a page, he was discovered and hired to sing for the Horace Heidt Band. Gordon MacRae was married, secondly, to Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft on September 25, 1967, and fathered one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae in 1968. Liz was devoted to her loved ones They remained married until his death. After wartime service as a navigator in the Army Air Corps, MacRae returned to radio and finally won a commercial show as star of the NBC Teentimers program. Eldest of four children, her sister Heather MacRae was also an actress. He died very peacefully in his sleep, MacRaes wife, Elizabeth, said in a telephone interview. Weve updated the security on the site. Last of three loose bison rounded up in Maine. MacRae chose to live in Nebraska partly because his wife Elizabeth had relatives in the state and because of what he called the friendliness of the people. Her strong family ties ultimately drew her back to Nebraska in 1980 where she and Gordon made Lincoln their home. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. March 1 (UPI) -- A pair of dogs ventured out onto the ice of a frozen lake and ended up needing to be rescued by firefighters from two departments. An accomplished singer, dancer and impressionist, MacRae was married to Oklahoma! MacRae made a final appearance as Alice in a 1973 Gleason special. She wrote a 1992 autobiography, Hollywood Mother of the Year, that told of her years on the road and her turmoil with her first husband. He was a very unusual person in show business in the sense that he never dwelt on his past achievements. visitation/Private Burial. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. His spouse is Sheila MacRae ( m. 1941; div. Second wife of Gordon MacRae. They often performed together and were on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 when The Beatles also appeared. She was 92. Try again later. 'I was introduced to the delights of Nebraska -- it reminded me of my hometown,' he said during a 1969 visit to Sterling. True beauty and eldest daughter Meredith Mac Rae, who also resembled her father Gordon, achieved her own fame in 1966 for starring as Billy Jo in the hit series "Petticoat Junction." Gordon Mac Rae told Meredith, 'If you get straight As two years in a row, I'll buy you a car. Younger sister of the late actress . Prior to this, he attended Nottingham High School in Syracuse, New York. Edwin Shafer, director of development and public relations at the hospital, said MacRae died at 2:15 a.m. at Bryan Memorial Hospital. MacRae suffered from cancer of the mouth and jaw. On January 24, 1986, Gordon MacRae died at the age of 64, at his home in Lincoln, NE, of pneumonia, t Gordon MacRae's Life Path Number is 1 as per numerology. That first drama is The Big Punch (1948), a B film noir with MacRae playing a boxer. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Memorial Services will take place on Monday, September 13, 2010, at To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. During his career, he fought with alcoholism and eventually overcame it but at the price of his marriage with Sheila. Tom Roper at Roper & She graduated from Pawnee City High School in . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Photo 1950 June Haver Gordon MacRae dance The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady at the best online prices at eBay! Actor who appeared in musicals such as Carousel and . Bruce and Marie. Cause of death: Oral cancer, Pneumonia - Jan 24 1986 - William Jennings Bryan House, Meredith MacRae, Heather MacRae, Robert Bruce McRae, Gar MacRae, Amanda MacRae, Mar 12 1921 - East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, Jan 24 1986 - Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA, Apr 1 1950 - 4648 Ledge, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, Meradith MacRae, Heather MacRae, William G MacRae, Mar 12 1921 - East Orange, Essex, New Jersey, United States, Jan 24 1986 - Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States, Jan 25 1986 - SouthEast, Florida, United States, William L MacRae, Helen Violet MacRae (born Sonn), Sheila MacRae, Elizabeth J MacRae (born Lambert), Meredith Lynn MacRae, Robert Bruce MacRae, Jan 24 1986 - William Jennings Bryan House, United States, William Lamont Macrae, Helen Violet Macrae (born Sonn), East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Try again later. MacRae began to suffer, in the late 1950s and early 1960s, from bouts of heavy drinking and, by his own admission, developed into an alcoholic. A memorial service for Elizabeth MacRae is scheduled for Monday in Her husband, Gordon, was best known for his work in movie versions Heather MacRae, Gar MacRae, Amanda MacRae, Robert Bruce McRae: Nicknames: Meredith MacRae, Macrae, Meredith Lynn, Meredith Lynn Macrae: IMDB: . MacRae, who played Ralph Kramdens wife from 1966-70 on CBS The Jackie Gleason Show, died Friday at the Lillian Booth Actors Home in Englewood, N.J., a spokesman for the nursing care facility confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. USER RATING FOR MEREDITH MACRAE. SPOUSE. In October 1948, on ABC, he starred on the radio show The Railroad Hour. His other films include On Moonlight Bay and By The Light of the Silvery Moon. She said her father responded, "No. Learn more about managing a memorial . The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Gordon MacRae was a prolific actor who created a name for himself largely on the big screen. love of nurturing her siblings. Daughter of Sheila MacRae and the late Gordon MacRae. Kinkaider opened a tap room in the former train depot in the Haymarket in 2018. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 'I said I wanted to go into show biz. Born in Davenport, Neb. Sons funeral home said Friday that MacRae died at a rest home after They lived in Lincoln year-round since MacRae suffered the stroke. Survivors include a daughter, actress Heather MacRae, and . He was host of The Railroad Hour on radio from 1948 to 1954. Try again later. He also appeared in programs as shown in the table below. Death. Heather MacRae was born on October 5, 1946 in New York City, New York, USA. 'The friendly relaxed atmosphere in the state is great. Widow of actor Gordon MacRae dies in Lincoln Widow of actor Gordon MacRae dies in Lincoln By The Associated Press Sep 10, 2010 0 The widow of singer-actor Gordon MacRae has died in Lincoln.. Their (1955) and Carousel (1956), both written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II and both opposite screen newcomer Shirley Jones. They remained married until his death. In 1941, she married Gordon MacRae, who recorded such hits as Rambling Rose, So in Love and Its Magic and hosted his own TV show in the mid-1950s. Gordon MacRae, better known by the Family name Albert Gordon MacRae, was a popular actor, singer (1921-1986). He fought a long battle against alcoholism, and once said that he had been so drunk during a concert in Greenville, S.C., that he couldnt remember any song lyrics. Meredith MacRae Marriage, Affairs and Children. MY PHOTOS . GORDON AND SHEILA MACRAE. Polish basketball player breaks slam dunk world record. MacRae revived the role made famous by Audrey Meadows, who starred in the 1950s version of The Honeymooners. (1955) alongside Shirley Jones. Elizabeth J. MacRae, 84, widow of Gordon MacRae passed away on September 7 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. She is a celebrity tv actress. Sign up to get the most recent local obituaries delivered to your inbox. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Meredith MacRae Died at 56 Survived by a Daughter Who Is Now Grown & They Look Nothing Alike By Oyin Balogun Nov 12, 2021 10:20 P.M. Meredith MacRae, the actress, and singer walked the earth for over five decades before passing on. Of the four, Meredith and Heather MacRae followed in their fathers footsteps both pursuing acting careers. Actor who appeared in musicals such as Carousel and Oklahoma! 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