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Doris Roberts (1925–2016)

Auteur van Are You Hungry, Dear?: Life, Laughs, and Lasagna

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Gangbare naam
Roberts, Doris
Pseudoniemen en naamsvarianten
Green, Doris May, (birth)
Geboortedatum
1925-11-04
Overlijdensdatum
2016-04-17
Geslacht
female
Nationaliteit
USA
Geboorteplaats
St Louis, Missouri, USA
Plaats van overlijden
Los Angeles, California, USA
Woonplaatsen
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
New York, New York, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Beroepen
actor
Relaties
Goyen, William (husband)

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When Doris Roberts passed away recently, my son and I talked about how much we enjoyed her acting and comedy talents. My 11-year old loves Everybody Loves Raymond. We have the entire series on DVD and he's watched every episode many, many times. He was surprised to hear that Doris Roberts starred in many more shows, movies and plays in her career. I pulled up some videos online so he could see her in other shows, like Remington Steele in the 80's.

I realized that I had enjoyed her work for years, but didn't know much about her. I checked her book out at the library and enjoyed learning more about one of my favorite actresses.

Are You Hungry, Dear? shares Roberts' thoughts about acting, motherhood, holidays and her personal life. She had a very rough childhood, and experienced loss and setbacks at various points in her life, as we all do. What clearly showed through, even when she was talking about difficult parts of her life, was her determination and positive outlook about life. No matter what happened to her, Roberts kept going and persevered. She wasn't just an actress, but a very strong, loving and wonderful woman. Her personality just jumps off the page. My favorite part was the chapter where she talked about hosting a Greed Party for Christmas each year, where a chosen set of friends came to her house to spend an evening swiping presents from each other. I had to laugh....my family has played the same game (we call it Dirty Santa) every Christmas for about the last 12 years. All the adults sit in a circle, numbers are picked from a hat. Then one at a time, each person picks a gift...either from the stack in the middle (each person brought a wrapped gift), or they can steal a present that someone else has already opened. I was happy to find out that even millionaire actors, directors and producers enjoy that game....and its tendency to be hilarious and almost vicious at times. :)

She talks a little bit about Everybody Loves Raymond -- the show and the cast. When the book was written, the show was still on the air. The majority of the book is about other topics -- her life, her acting career, and her thoughts on life. After each chapter, there is a recipe related to the topic in some way. I thought that was a cute touch. :) There's a pasta recipe in the book that I copied so I can try it!

I very much enjoyed this book! I had no idea that Roberts had such a wonderful career on the stage before she was in movies or on television. After reading her stories, I think she would have been a delightful person to share dinner with. Just a truly nice, wise and very talented woman!

Thank you so much for sharing your awesome talent with us, Doris! Rest in Peace.
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JuliW | 2 andere besprekingen | Nov 22, 2020 |
The "Everybody Loves Raymond" actress tells stories of her life, past and present. I've only seen one episode of the show and am not that familiar with her, but she comes across as warm and human.
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ennie | 2 andere besprekingen | Oct 13, 2008 |
If you like "Everybody Loves Raymond" this is a must read. She is very different from Marie Barone.
 
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meyben | 2 andere besprekingen | Jun 6, 2007 |

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