Janet Blair sings "Object of My Affection"
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- Published: 2009-12-28
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Janet Blair
| Coordinates | 42°42′49″N73°58′47″N |
|---|---|
| Name | Janet Blair |
| Birthname | Martha Jane Lafferty |
| Birth date | April 23, 1921 |
| Birth place | Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Death date | February 19, 2007 |
| Death place | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Yearsactive | 1941–1991 |
| Spouse | divorced divorced}} |
Janet Blair (April 23, 1921 – February 19, 2007) was an American film and television actress.
Background
Born as Martha Jane Lafferty (she took her acting surname from Blair County, Pennsylvania) in Altoona, Pennsylvania, she began her acting career on film in 1942, being placed under contract to Columbia Pictures. During World War II, she made a string of successful pictures, although she is today best remembered for playing Rosalind Russell's sister in My Sister Eileen (1942) and Rita Hayworth's best friend in Tonight and Every Night (1945). In the late 1940s, she was dropped by Columbia and did not return to pictures for several years.Instead, she took the lead role of Nellie Forbush in a production of the stage musical South Pacific, making more than 1,200 performances in three years. "[I] never missed a performance", she noted proudly. During the tour, she also got married to second husband, producer-director Nick Mayo, and they became parents of Amanda and Andrew.
She appeared on television on various variety shows and was also a summer replacement for Dinah Shore. She recorded an album entitled Flame Out for the Dico label. It was a collection of ballads like "Don't Explain" and "Then You've Never Been Blue".
She made a rare dramatic appearance in the 1962 British horror film Night of the Eagle. Her last performance was on television in a 1991 episode of Murder, She Wrote, starring Angela Lansbury.
Death
She died of complications from pneumonia, aged 85, at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California.Marriages
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Janet Blair: What Is This Thing Called Love? 1965
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- Duration: 2:41
- Published: 2008-10-18
- Uploaded: 2010-09-23
- Author: JerseySurvivor
Someone posted a clip of Janet from this episode of Ben Casey but they neglected to post this, the opening number. The vivacious Blair (there is no other word to describe her) was an Altoona, PA native who could do it all. Sing, dance, act. As she does in this brief clip of what was her last TV guest appearance until the 70's Smith Family with Jimmy Stewart. Check out Gavin McLeod as her manager/ fiance. I met Janet one night back in the late 80's at a Cinema Society benefit in LA. She was just as she appeared in the movies. We argued a bit over her career which she seemed to think was not such a big deal. I disagreed. She said her proudest accomplishments were her two children. And as this clip proves, they can be proud of her. Janet made her mark and these performances will entertain for the ages. PS Does anyone know where I can find a copy of SOMETHING TO SHOUT ABOUT? I'd love to see Janet's take on the Oscar nominated song, You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To.
Judy Holliday, Kay Starr, Janet Blair and Tyrone Power
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- Duration: 1:46
- Published: 2007-07-11
- Uploaded: 2010-12-30
- Author: DrewArriola
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Judy Holliday and Friends Perform "Chattanooga Choo Choo" in 1955. enjoy!
Janet Blair
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- Duration: 1:42
- Published: 2007-11-03
- Uploaded: 2010-12-06
- Author: HollywoodMemoir
Janet Blair
Janet Blair 1963 - I'm In Love With A Wonderful Guy
Joan Blondell Spanks Janet Blair
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- Duration: 0:40
- Published: 2009-11-10
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- Author: JMoneyYourHoney
Hope (Joan) turns her bratty sister Charity (Janet) over her knee, which results in a public spanking festivity in THREE GIRLS ABOUT TOWN.
Janet Blair vs. Ben Casey
From THEN, SUDDENLY, PANIC! Blair (1921-2007) plays a vivacious entertainer stricken with paralysis. This was rare dramatic turn for the actress and singer. She even sings and dances to What is This Thing Called Love?
Rita Hayworth - Janet Blair sing a duet
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- Duration: 4:46
- Published: 2010-03-04
- Uploaded: 2010-12-29
- Author: TheTomMunday
"for the Boy I Left Behind" from "Tonight and Every Night"
Red Skelton and Janet Blair Part 1
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- Duration: 13:41
- Published: 2010-12-19
- Uploaded: 2011-02-10
- Author: 1964Mbrooks
This Is A 1948 Radio Broadcast Of The Fuller Brush Man Featuring Red Skelton And Janet Blair.
Red Skelton and Janet Blair Part 2
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- Duration: 12:11
- Published: 2010-12-19
- Uploaded: 2011-02-06
- Author: 1964Mbrooks
This Is The 1948 Radio Broadcast Of The Fuller Brush Man Featuring Red Skelton And Janet Blair.
Tommy Dorsey - Marie
From the movie "The Fabulous Dorseys" (1947) with Janet Blair and singer Stuart Foster.
Janet Blair's www.SuccessfullySingle.com BBQ Party
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- Duration: 2:14
- Published: 2009-09-07
- Uploaded: 2010-08-05
- Author: fastbackbone
What a gorgeous place with awesome dancers, weather, food, great DJ, Pam Hornbeck, it was close too perfect. Janet Blairs www.successfullySingle.org club end of summer BBQ blast combined many superlative beyond noteworthy pluses...too bad it had to end so soon after a short 6 hours "Tempus Fugit" when your having loads of fun. The only negative amongst the mountain of enjoyable s was the longish block and a half walk too the marina bathrooms and the occasional music interruptions from power fluctuations even the bugs cooperated and didn't bother anybody....
Command Performance - Episode 166 1/4
Recorded: 15-03-1945 Cast: Herbert Marshall, Janet Blair, Jimmy Durante, Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Edward Arnold, & Sons of the Pioneers
Tonight and Every Night (1945) trailer Rita Hayworth
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- Duration: 1:56
- Published: 2010-07-23
- Uploaded: 2010-10-12
- Author: clipsandfootage
To order this clip in high res. follow this link: www.clipsandfootage.com TONIGHT AND EVERY NIGHT (1945) Rita Hayworth, Lee Bowman, Janet Blair Clip ref: CFVM116.1
Command Performance - Episode 183 1/3
Recorded: 12-07-1945 Cast: Rise Stevens, Victor Borge, Jimmy Durante, Ken Carpenter, & Janet Blair
Command Performance - Episode 166 2/4
Recorded: 15-03-1945 Cast: Herbert Marshall, Janet Blair, Jimmy Durante, Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Edward Arnold, & Sons of the Pioneers
Command Performance - Episode 166 3/4
Recorded: 15-03-1945 Cast: Herbert Marshall, Janet Blair, Jimmy Durante, Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Edward Arnold, & Sons of the Pioneers
Command Performance - Episode 52 1/3
Recorded: 13-02-1943 Cast: Bing Crosby, Richard Crooks, Pat O'Malley, Merry Macs, Music Maids, Charioteers, Janet Blair, & Martha O'Driscoll
Command Performance - Episode 166 4/4
Recorded: 15-03-1945 Cast: Herbert Marshall, Janet Blair, Jimmy Durante, Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Edward Arnold, & Sons of the Pioneers
Command Performance - Epsode 183 3/3
Recorded: 12-07-1945 Cast: Rise Stevens, Victor Borge, Jimmy Durante, Ken Carpenter, & Janet Blair
Light Up Time, 10.03.1950 - P. II
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- Duration: 5:39
- Published: 2010-08-16
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- Author: Franklygreat2222
Light Up Time Show, 10.03.1950, Part 2 Frank Sinatra & Janet Lair Skitch Henderson And The Orchestra 1. opening 2. On The Sunny Side Of The Street - Frank Sinatra 3. It's So Nice To Have A Man Around The House - Janet Blair 4. Come Rain, Come Shine - Frank Sinatra 5. When They Begin The Beguine - Frank Sinatra 6. God's Country - Frank Sinatra The Frank Sinatra Light Up Time Shows, ran from Sep. 5th 1949 to May 5th, 1950, having Dorothy Kirsten in most of them as guest star. Other artists featured with Sinatra in these Radios programs included Lucille Norman, Eileen Wilson & Janet Lair Updated CD & DVD list (26.10.201) at: www.megaupload.com For a freer music place may go to: www.dailymotion.com Email me at Franklyjoy22@gmail.com Info e Intercambios, Bienvenidos !
Command Performance - Episode 52 2/3
Recorded: 13-02-1943 Cast: Bing Crosby, Richard Crooks, Pat O'Malley, Merry Macs, Music Maids, Charioteers, Janet Blair, & Martha O'Driscoll
Command Performance - Episode 88 1/4
Recorded: 09-10-1943 Cast: Bob Young, Tex Ritter, Salty Holmes, Cass Daley, Charlie Spivac Orchestra, & Janet Blair
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** FILE ** Janet Blair, the vivacious actress who appeared in several 1940s musicals and comedies, then turned to television and stars like Sid Caesar and Henry Fonda, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, from complications of pneumonia. She was 85. She is seen h
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Wednesday, February 21, 2007 The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Janet Blair, the vivacious actress who appeared in several 1940s musicals and comedies, then turned to television, has died. She...
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LOS ANGELES - Janet Blair, the vivacious actress who appeared in several 1940s musicals and comedies, then turned to television and stars like Sid Caesar and Henry Fonda, has died. She was 85. Blair died Monday from complications of pneumonia at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, her children Amanda and Andrew Mayo said. "She was just a lot of fun and all about life,"...
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> Played title role in 1942 movie 'My Sister Eileen' AP> > LOS ANGELES - Janet Blair, the vivacious actress who appeared in several 1940s musicals and comedies, then turned to television and stars like Sid Caesar and Henry Fonda, has died. She was 85. Blair died Monday from complications of pneumonia at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, her children Amanda and Andrew...
Janet Blair: What Is This Thing Called Love? 1965
Janet Blair: What Is This Thing Called Love? 1965
2:41
Someone posted a clip of Janet from this episode of Ben Casey but they neglected to post this, the opening number. The vivacious Blair (there is no other word to describe her) was an Altoona, PA native who could do it all. Sing, dance, act....
Janet Blair's www.SuccessfullySingle.com BBQ Party
Janet Blair's www.SuccessfullySingle.com BBQ Party
2:14
What a gorgeous place with awesome dancers, weather, food, great DJ, Pam Hornbeck, it was close too perfect. Janet Blairs www.successfullySingle.org club end of summer BBQ blast combined many superlative beyond noteworthy pluses...too bad i...
Light Up Time, 10.03.1950 - P. II
Light Up Time, 10.03.1950 - P. II
5:39
Light Up Time Show, 10.03.1950, Part 2 Frank Sinatra & Janet Lair Skitch Henderson And The Orchestra 1. opening 2. On The Sunny Side Of The Street - Frank Sinatra 3. It's So Nice To Have A Man Around The House - Janet Blair 4. Come ...
