Actress-Singer Frances Langford Dies

AP on Yahoo ^ | 7/11/05 | Terry Spencer - AP

[NormsRevenge]

Singer-actress Frances Langford, poses with comedians Bob Hope, right, and Jerry Colonna on October 15, 1942. Langford, whose steamy rendition of 'I'm in the Mood for Love' captivated soldiers stationed overseas when she was part of Bob Hope's USO tours during World War II, died Monday, July 11, 2005, at the age of 91. She died at her home in Jensen Beach, said her secretary, Kim Stanton.(AP Photo)

[Puppage]

That's too bad. What a long & wonderful life. She has/had a nice restaurant there in Jensen Beach.

[MaryFromMichigan]

I would have thought she passed away along time ago.
Interesting article.
She had a long and interesting life.
We all should be so fortunate.

[NormsRevenge]

Yup!

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Langford, a recording artist, radio star and actress from the 1930s to 1950s, joined Hope's troupe to boost wartime morale at military bases and hospitals through Great Britain, Italy, North Africa and the South Pacific. She entertained a new generation of soldiers in Korea and Vietnam.

Even with her hair swept up in a bandanna, the petite singer (she was 5'1") was a glamorous vision of home. She became known as the "Sweetheart of the Fighting Fronts."

[najida]

Wow!
She remarried when she was 81! (You go girl!)

[freedomson]

Blanche Bickerson R.I.P.

It was always so hard to believe that someone that lovely had such a grating voice.

[Mike Darancette]

She looks just like my wife's aunt ---- a hottie in her day.

Good on her for visiting the troops.

[SouthCarolinaKit]

Anyone who's heard her Bickerson routines with Don Ameci will never forget her. They were absolutely side-splitting with no profanity, coarseness, or filth. Now, that's comedy.
She can't be replaced and anyone who's not heard them is missing a great thing!

[exile]

Well I guess RIP is in order here. But why is she standing next to the "Frito Bandito"?

[NormsRevenge]

She and Jerry Cologna did Bob Hope USO and troop shows around the globe.

[exile]

I know, what they did for the troops in the second world war was admiral. But, you've got to admit, the guy's got a silly mustache.

[AppyPappy]

The Bickersons was the funniest thing I ever heard.

The Bottle of the Month club.

[dfwgator]

I thought it was "D-Day" from Animal House.

[Mike Darancette]

Jerry Colona, one of the funniest voices that ever lived.

[szweig]

It was generally admiral, but only a private opinion...SSZ

[over3Owithabrain]

Her trademark was "I'm in the Mood for Love," written for her for the 1935 movie, "Every Night at Eight."

I thought Alfalfa sang this song on Little Rascals before 1935.

[MaryFromMichigan]

They were absolutely side-splitting with no profanity, coarseness, or filth.

Amen!
Same with the "Burns and Allen" radio shows.
I have most, if not all of their programs.
Still incredibly funny stuff!

[rabidralph]

Bwaaahhhh! I prefer his rendition.

[urtax$@work]

This is very sad indeed. She will never garner the acclaim of Bob Hope (nothing against Hope), but unfortunately most Americans will never come to know her love of our troops and country. I was splaining to my 11yr old daughter yesterday who FL was. We had just seen Yankee Doodle Dandy (on Independence day )which she had a role in. My daughter, big fan of Hope/Crosby had no idea of contributions of FL in her own right.

Go here for more FL information. Our Country has lost a Great American.


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[Reagan Man]

RIP Frances Langford