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Laurie and Betty were both extremely jealous of Dianne Kay. tons of coke on that set. . Hello and thank you for being a DL contributor. She was born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania on 1952-03-11. He was a series regular in the ABC/20th pilot Triage, directed by Jon M . She reported she had experienced extremely hard times, living in an unheated trailer with a rotting floor in Wagontown, Pennsylvania, not far from her hometown of Coatesville. Collect, curate and comment on your files. The former actress was cast to play the fourth oldest child on "Eight Is Enough" back in 1977 and played the role of Susan Bradford for five seasons. I don't think she was the second most attractive (Dianne, Connie, and Susan were more attractive), but she did have talent. Lauren Susan Richardson, 31, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 18, 2022. I thought they were cool. The show is coming out on DVD on April 17th! Her story has yet to be fully explained. Susan Richardson is a retired American actress, best known for her role as Susan Bradford on the television series Eight Is Enough, which she played from 1977 to 1981. All Filters. Remember when David and Tommy called Nicholas a peewee and Nicholas got revenge by locking them in a walk in meat freezer. Includes Address (11) Phone (2) Email (2) See Results. You're only thinking of the ones we hear about (Willie Aames, Adam Rich, and Susan Richardson). He likes to show off his body when they visit spas for the show. John Thomas Richardson. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The comic show followed the life of a family of ten, fatherTom, mother Joan, and their eight kids Nicholas, Tommy, Susan, Elizabeth, Nancy, Joanie, David, and Mary. Does anyone remember the 1979 Susan Richardson ABC tv musical special? But then I became a financial advisor! Even with gray hair, he looks ten years younger than he did when he did Fit Club. The oldest one on the show was insane, Don Grady really distanced himself till she killed herself then he felt guilty about it and made up some cover story. She also went roller skating with Adam Rich and I think the musical guest was The Doobie Brothers??? For some reason I read all of Dianne's answers with Francine Smith's voice in my head (the mom from "American Dad."). "Theres always something wrong with it. She was born to parents Susan Cuddy and Douglas Richardson on the 22nd of October, 1971. . See Billie Eilishs Stunning Bikini Pictures, Pregnant! R308 - Didn't Tom wind up reviewing Joanie's play? That show proved beyond a shadow of a doubt what a truly extraordinary actress Betty Buckley is. I always felt sorry for Elizabeth who had the least defined personality of any of the children. I've never felt better! It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Annette Susan Frazier (Clay City, Kentucky), who passed away on February 20, 2023, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. No one remotely looked like they were related to anyone else. (Assuming that "could of" was intentional. Her husband Ron and family were by her side. It was a musical episode of the Eight is Enough series, with Helen playing the family matriarch. Just months after her lifesaving feeding tube exploded, the troubled star tells Radar her life is hanging by a thread. It's also in his fiction-nonfiction "A Heartbreaking Work of (yada yada).". And eight is enough, 'cause we also got AIDS, Oh we spend our lives begging people for dimes, And eight is enough it fills our lives with la-of. 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Also the kids didn't look at all related! Her career stalled once the series ended, and her last credit is the 1989 TV movie "An Eight Is Enough Wedding.". news.AmoMama.com does not take responsibility for any action taken as a result of reading this article. Oh please divulge more!! Laurie had a difficult time as well. Susan Richardson on an episode of Eight is Enough "Pieces of Eight" on March 29, 1977. Betty loves to torment, period. Tom having his 50th birthday during the reunion made no sense cause the older "kids" were 30 plus. Prior to coming to USC in January 2014, she was a research chemist for several years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Exposure Research Laboratory in Athens, GA. R113, that wasn't Susan Richardson's special, it was a Helen Lawson Special Event. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born March 11, 1952 Add to list Photos 10 Known for It's amazing how many folks can't even do that. Why? But then Nicholas would come into the scene and ruin it. Mary Richardson, infant. He looked like a drowned rat too. Anyone ever met or worked with Dianne Kay? In that clip at r311 Betty Lynn's snack cake moistens speaking of Willie Ames. How did dianne know MJ?%0D %0D Obviously using her to get to Nicholas.%0D %0D. The former actress has found herself in nothing but trouble, even getting in a drunken brawl with her 72-year-old mother-in-law last October. Click a location below to find Susan more easily. About half the real life kids never married. R195 Susan had the most weight trouble. Therien repaid that in 2010 . I think she sang Oh Daddy by Fleetwood Mac while walking the Santa Monica Pier with Dick Van Patten and she also did Helter Skelter in front of the gate of the old Sharon Tate house on Cielo Drive. Sarah Richardson is a designer and television personality of Canadian nationality who has been known for being the host of the design series like Room Service, Sarah's Cottage, Design Inc. and many more shows. Eight Is Enough was a great family show. Most don't. I used to touch myself and tingle. Sarah Richardson's birthplace is a city called Toronto in the Canadian province of Ontario. Here she talks about beating kidney cancer. And yes, she was high maintenance, but she took the time to learn crew member names and was surprisingly polite. Dick had fired off at Betty one time for being too controlling. I can't believe I forgot about Merl the Pearl. She was nominated into the national society of leadership due to her . He's in his 40s now. Dianne Kay looked like Diana hyland the mom who was superb on the show! Kathy's great, she's always been. Her name was actually Sandra Sue Abbott. It definitely was better in my memory. Please click here to get full access and no ads for $1.99 or less per month. I wonder if Kathy was one of them. This show was horrible. Susan Richardson was born in Coatesville . 2023 Getty Images. In addition, Sarah's little girl attends Toronto Prep School. I liked it when they had Tommy, Grant, Merle and the Karate Kid all take their shirts off. Gregory Harrison beats Willie Aames in the obstacle course on BOTNS. Dad may have been a gangster, but to us he was a perfect man CHARLIE RICHARDSON was one of Britain's most notorious gangsters, jailed for 25 years for extortion, fraud, assault and grievous . Remember when Merle took his shirt off and then David took his shirt off, then Tommy took his shirt off and then Jeremy took his shirt off. I was stoned leave me alone r73. She never led the 1980 Olympic trials and came in a solid second to Talavera, who btw, just lost her son in a drowning. The real-life couple EiE is based on reek of Illuminati involvement. I desperately need a new trailer but I cant afford it.. R189 - Did they pressure the girls to lose weight? In one photo she was sitting in a baby's crib with a long, sad face. Born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, Richardson first started acting in plays in high school. The maiden name of Sarah Richardson's mom was Susan Cuddy. Don Grady blames the white establishment for making him and his sister change their names to conform to the Hollywood WASP set. [189] you are full of shitbusted by troll-dar!!!! [quote]Do you think Grant Goodeve and Merle the Pearl used to tongue kiss? Betty was too busy focusing on her own stage career, besides the fact that they weren't her kids. For real--did Lani O'Grady get eaten by her dog? I had forgotten just how huge the cars were back then. Late daughter Daron inspires Canadiens coach Luke Richardson. Susan was the daughter of Aldridge and Sarah Rogers. r28, Wagontown, PA is right near Coatesville, PA, where Susan Richardson is from - and admits it. She gave birth to their daughter, Sarah, on February 27, 1980. Hello and thank you for registering. Mrs. Braden was born Joan Ridley in Indianapolis and was reared in the nearby town of Anderson and in Washington. It must be thirty years since he hit the news about being a druggie. His girlfriend is at the link. [quote]Should we blame Dick or Betty (the aloof stepmother). for your pointless bitchery needs. The last time I saw her on TV was at a reunion where she had to wear a wig because of chemotherapy. [quote]Grant goodeve was sex on a stick back then. My love and passion for Diana Hyland was so strong that I never noticed anyone else from that set. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Susan Richardson to show support. He couldn't find anyone to drive him to his first nose job, so Dianne Kay drove MJ to the hospital and then home again. She says she's semiretiring from show business after this sequel to do missionary work.". Betty didn't refuse to do the reunion. Not only was she known as "the pretty one", but she also got the role in "1941." Nicholas looked like Paddington Bear. The tv personality's children are likely proud of her accomplishments. Connie runs a dance studio and still does some acting. It was titled with one of the lyrics of the theme song as sung by Liza. Except for them I preferred Sisters as a show to 8 is Enough. Small $175.00 Merle the Pearl was hot. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. After her pregnancy, a rumor was spread that Richardson would lose her job if she did not shed her pregnancy weight; she had gained 90lb (41kg). Thanks for that, r46. I'm happy for him. The writers hated writing for her. I'll tell you why Dianne still looks so good, even though it appears she's had no work done whatsoever: Her skin is pale. I have to say he looks good in that photo. This may not have happened had she not been alma mater to the same high school as Spielberg, and a lot of what happens in this business is luck. On March 15, 1978, Richardson married Michael Virden, and shortly thereafter became pregnant, which was also written into Eight Is Enough. The writers would find any excuse to have Grant Goodeve and Willie Ames take their shirts off. 5 talking about this. I thought there was a storyline about Joanie playing a nude scene in a Hair-like play. I watched the first two episodes from the DVD. I didn't remember all the bad acting. Despite her misfortunes, she is thankful that she is alive today, and recalling the doctors' reports several years back, she says, "Eight years ago, doctors said I wouldnt be here, and I am here.". [1], In December 1987, Richardson claimed that she was held captive in South Korea. it was on that set where she met Ron. I still mourn that woman. also, in the same episode, betty's character consoles Dianne by hugging her and putting her hand threw her hair, and dianne looked like she loathed her. And Eight Wasn't Enough because they had to add Jeremy. Elizabeth Susan Richardson. R113 "Does anyone remember the 1979 Susan Richardson ABC tv musical special? Dianne also was diagnosed with kidney cancer the same yr as Lani died and Lani died 10 days after 9/11, So is Betty a lez or not? Eight Is Enough actress Susan Richardson in April 18, 1978 | Source: Getty Images. It's literally up there with Jacko and Lisa Marie for me. I don't think any of them were particularly good. I hope Connie Needham is doing well. Then Nicholas cried that he was losing a friend. She tied the knot with Alexander Younger in 2005. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It was a rather odd marriage), Joan Braden, 77; mother who inspired 'Eight Is Enough'. 'Life After Lockup' Season 4 Couple Updates, Baring it All! R127, I thought Willie was in insurance. They married her character off to 'Merle the Pearl' and then numerous storylines involving Susan and the birth of her twins. Dick really never grieved and married the first CUNT that came his way. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the . Today, Richardson is wracked with medical problems, living with diabetes and having suffered several strokes. That's creepy, he looks like he wants to molest Nicholas. They're both still beautiful. No it's the guy trying to spam more hits for his piss poor excuse for a YouTube channel. She and Connie Needham both starred on Eight Is Enough. Laurie Walters and Lani O'Grady have both exposed their breasts in movies prior to Eight is Enough. 7d Report this post . March 11 Actress #28. son. The following year, she lost her mom, followed by her little sister in 2014 and her dad in 2015. During the taping she barely spoke at all. Please click here to register for free. Finding it very difficult to slim down by normal means, she started using cocaine. Betty Buckley clearly did not like being on the show. Susan Richardson Popularity . And for some reason Dick Van Patten got on my nerves - he and his family seemed to be on every network. I read a book on young athletes where Kathy talked about not getting her period until she was in early 20's because of the crazy training schedules. Any updates or recent pics of Dianne kay? In the same episode,Tommy finally accepts Abby as his stepmother. Related To Vanessa Johnson, Monica Johnson, Jolynn Johnson, Hope Johnson. Richardson isn't the only sitcom star to have fallen on hard times. Dianne kay is still very pretty to this day. Kathy always believed in the sport, which is good. She was previously married to Michael Virden. In their scnes together, Betty looked like she wanted to ravage Willie. Brian Patrick Clark is married to former gymnast Kathy Johnson. I worked on a TV show with Betty Buckley in the mid-90's and she was a 'life sucker'. The 64-year-old's career started when she was discovered by a then-unknown director named George Lucas, who gave her a part in the 1973 film American Graffiti. used to sunbathe topless on the studio lot. What did you think of Dianne Kay and the other girls?? Pisces Named Susan #5. She now runs a TV commercial workshop in North Hollywood. Here's Betty in a 1975 commercial for the U.S. Now I do know from a set insider that Dianne and Lani were super close and rumored to be lovers, I know r83 the thought of dianne and lani eatin eachother out is too much to comprehend. Especially if she's jealous of/threatened by someone. The former actress was cast to play the fourth oldest child on "Eight Is Enough" back in 1977 and played the role of Susan Bradford for five seasons. Browse Locations. Her name was actually Sandra Sue Abbott." Remember how the dad turned 50 years old three times in the series? Susan Richardson was quite a hot property in the later stages of EIE after her real life pregnancy was written into the show. Wikipedia. 2. $12.95. She never understood that television is not like stage. Rather, it was said in Washington, the main magnet was Mrs. Braden herself, a slight woman (5 feet 5 inches tall, admittedly too thin at 103 pounds) with short auburn hair and a wide smile -- blithe, as her husband said, and everlastingly cheerful. richardson.susan@sc.edu: Phone: 803-777-6932: Fax: 803-777-9521: Office: Office: GSRC 207 Lab: GSRC 209, 803-777-2460 Lab 2: GSRC 237 Lab 3: GSRC 238, 803-777-5659: Resources: CV [pdf] All Publications Susan Richardson Research Group Website Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Please comb your comb-over to the left in loving memory of DVP. That's photo is even before Hillary started running for president. Umm. Stop having too many kids?? WOW!! Liked Willie Aames too. She and Brian became total bores. R211 - That would be Laurie. Like Richardson, former "Happy Days" star Erin Moran is also broke and living like a recluse in Indiana, after being evicted from her home and a trailer park. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. Now. Richardson most recently completed filming the thriller The Independent opposite Jodie Turner-Smith, Brian Cox and Ann Dowd. HuffPost reports the now-69 year old to have said that her trailer does not have a computer or a TV, and she cannot afford to heat it. It was a tough shoot with a lot of nights, the hair/make-up people probably had the worst time with her. . They should of called her Sandy. The Brady Bunch was kind of similar that way, apart from Jan's jealousy of Marcia. She received a bachelor's degree in economics from Northwestern University and worked in the Pentagon during World War II. 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