Joyce Randolph

[MitchW]

At 99. Forever known as Trixie Norton.

RIP.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/14/obituaries/joyce-randolph-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Nk0.n79L.IAGxiAJrJIm0&smid=url-share

[Sneakeater]

She was ALIVE???

[Sneakeater]

You know who originally played Trixie?

Elaine Stritch.

You know what Trixie’s profession was originally presented as being?

Stripper. 

[MitchW]

I think Elaine was replaced after one episode!

Pictured here is Elaine Stritch, Pert Kelton (the original Alice), Jackie Gleason and Art Carney in his debut role as Ed Norton.

https://eyesofageneration.com/remembering-elaine-stritch-at-the-link-is-a-running-bit-she-did-with-david/

 

 

[Sneakeater]

Yeah I think so too.

[small h]

I need that sweater very badly.

[Wilfrid]

I will always think of her as Betty Rubble.