Polly Holliday gained fame as the waitress Flo on the sitcom Alice and later on her own show, Flo. Her catchphrase, “Kiss My Grits,” became a part of the pop culture of the time. Born in Jasper, Alabama, her brother Doyle was a childhood friend of Jim Nabors. She began in the theater with a company in Florida, moved to New York in 1973, and was soon seen in high-profile plays … [Read more...] about Kiss My Grits; Polly Holliday
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The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia; The Fabulous Dixie Carter
Actress Dixie Carter was not a cast member of the classic Southern film "Steel Magnolias." Sally Field, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, and Daryl Hannah showed the world the perfect balance of strength, beauty, and tenderness that the title suggests. It would, however, be impossible to envision a Steel Magnolia without considering the late Ms. … [Read more...] about The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia; The Fabulous Dixie Carter
Jim Best; So Much More Than Rosco
James Best may have made the most appearances on large and small screens of any actor, appearing in more than 600 T.V. episodes and 85 motion pictures. With all of that being quite impressive, it is astounding just how much more he accomplished in his life and the great circle of friends he accumulated. Best's storied life began as Jewel Franklin Guy, born in … [Read more...] about Jim Best; So Much More Than Rosco
Andie MacDowell and the Impact of Her Series Maid
Gaffney, South Carolina native Andie MacDowell is known for her roles in such hits as Four Weddings and a Funeral, Groundhog Day, and St. Elmo's Fire, Now she stars in the new Netflix series, Maid. It has been one of the network’s most popular worldwide and is bringing widespread attention to the issue of domestic violence. The series portrays the challenges of escaping an … [Read more...] about Andie MacDowell and the Impact of Her Series Maid
James Gregory; The Funniest Man in America
When you are known as "The Funniest Man in America," like comedian James Gregory, the bar is set pretty high every time you step on stage. With more than 8000 live shows under his belt and numerous appearances on some of the country's most popular radio shows, like Bob and Tom or John Boy and Billy, his massive tribe of fans will tell you that he hits that mark every … [Read more...] about James Gregory; The Funniest Man in America
