I only knew of her from the 1960s Dick Van Dyck show. Based on that series, I would never dream of including her among the funniest people of that period. Didn't know anything about her earlier career, particularly as a child star. In any case, reading about her personal life here, IMO, makes her a whole lot more interesting as an individual, as I myself am Italian (half) and from New York City.
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Re: reading about her personal life here, IMO, makes her a whole lot more interesting as an individual...
Make that, somewhat more interesting.