Hardy attempted to raise Tracey alone, but found it too difficult. What a delight she was. Joined Jan 12, 2013 On another note, this was the first time that I'd heard of Joey Lawrence. Earning herself Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations for her portrayal of Nellie Ruth "Nell" Harper, Nell Carter brings this 1980s TV show to life. Carter had suffered. 11/15 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Complete Season Seven / The Complete Season Eight Somehow this woman got the idea that Nell was the bank robber, got right up in Nell's face, and screamed at the top of her lungs, to which Nell replied in a very deadpan delivery, "Ooh, honey, you need to do somethin' about yo' breath.". Joey Donovan (played by well-liked baby actor Joey Lawrence). If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available. Among the many members of the Kanisky family who turned up on "Gimme a Break" was Carl's brother, Uncle Ed, played by Pete Schrum. Nell Carter, the bubbly, plus-size star of TVs Gimme a Break! and Broadways Aint Misbehavin, died yesterday at the age of 54. 1. Nell Carter was diabetic and did not regulate it well. I seem to recall a very funny episode when Nell was in a bank just as it was about to get robbed. Don Sherman's six appearances on "Gimme a Break" were relegated to minor roles. At age 15 she began performing at area coffee houses, and later joined the Renaissance Ensemble that played at area coffee houses and gay bars. Maybe two waters cancel each other out and become dry, you know? and "Sister Act." His most identifiable screen appearance was undoubtedly his cameo as Andy the bartender in "Rocky," which he reprised in four sequels in the Sylvester Stallone franchise. In season 5, the placing moved to New York City when a involved Nell resolved to pay a visit to Joey, who experienced . She was born into a Roman Catholic family and raised Presbyterian. Smev 9722 Fitting Instructions, Rosie complained that Nell would only call her by her characters name when they were werent shooting. Episode Info. Lauri Hendler: Joey on Blossom: Matthew Lawrence: Actor: 11-Feb-1980 : Actor-brother of Joey Lawrence: Kari Michaelsen: Actor: 3-Nov-1961 : Katie Kanisky on Gimme a Break! Wow! star Nell Carter, who played the sassy, matronly housekeeper on the 1980s sitcom and received a Tony Award in 1978 for her performance in the Broadway musical "Ain't Misbehavin,"' died Thursday, her publicist said. "The hell you will!". Gimme a Split! Hoyt's acting focus was either in comedies or in historical flicks. Rosetta LeNoire! Shashin Desai, co-director of the show with his wife, Karen, said he felt like "the roof caved in" when he heard about Carter's death. vBulletin.register_control("vB_Lightbox_Container", "posts", 1); Actress Nell Carter recently died in her Beverly Hills home. 01/03 - Andy Richter Controls the Universe - The Complete Series (2023 Release) I mean I rememeber him during the Nell Carter and Mayim Biyalik years. She co-starred in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper from 1993 to 1995. Seriously. Joey Donovan. "I'll eat yours." However, if Gimme a Break! Gimme a Break is preachy and conservative like all those 80s shows, but Nell and Thelma were fantastic, their fights were epic. She also continued to act, most notably on "Amen" and "Family Matters" (as Mother Winslow). [quote]People kept thinking she sang "Hold Me, Touch Me, Thrill Me" but that was MY SONG, not hers. I forgot Jonathan Silverman was another semi regular on the show. If you can't find the email you can resend it here. She also had three miscarriages. Nell really was a great singer. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Zoey 101 Movie Zoey 102 Coming Soon to Paramount+; Starz Picks Up Minx - test your knowledge in this quiz! Carter appeared with Bette Davis in the 1974 stage musical Miss Moffat, based on Davis' earlier film The Corn Is Green. Joe (Joey Lawrence) is reunited with a neighbor from his childhood (guest star Nell Carter), who is now in dire need of a kidney and is scared to tell Joe. During the early 1990s, Carter appeared in low-budget movies, TV specials, and game shows such as Match Game '90 and To Tell the Truth. Maradhoo, Maldives [15] Carter married mathematician and lumber executive George Krynicki, and she converted to Judaism in 1982. Where is he right? He was a member of Nell's diet support group, which had to rescue its founder (the late Dennis Burkley) from a suicide attempt in Season 2's "Porko's II," and later appeared as a college basketball coach who was distraught after Sam's college classmate, Judy (Tonya Williams), left the team for the military in Season 6's two-parter "Parents' Week. My Country Right Or Wrong Persona 5, Islands Unlimited Joey Lawrence. "It wasn't for the money that she was doing the show, it was for the passion and love of the piece," he said. She treated those kids like they were her kids and they obeyed every word she said. 19482003. Irene Cara queefed a lot on set. Do you think Kari Michaelsen and Lauri Hendler hate the Lawrence brothers? is an American sitcom that ran on NBC for six seasons (198187), starring Nell Carter as Nell Harper, a once-aspiring singer who became a housekeeper for the Kaniskys: patriarch Carl, the chief of police of the fictional Glenlawn, California, and his daughters Katie, Julie and Samantha (the last of the kids played by a young Lara Jill Miller). Nell Carter, 54, the Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer best remembered for her role as the motherly, no-nonsense housekeeper on NBC's hit 1980s series "Gimme a Break!," died. Online / Gimme a Break! The character graduated from a recurring role to series regular in Season 6 when much of the cast was dismissed in an attempt to revamp the show's focus. Scarlett Johansen IS Nell Carter in "Nell: Not A Trans". More Recent and Upcoming TV DVD Releases / DVD Reviews Archive / SitcomsOnline Digest However, others have retired or died since the show left the airwaves. You don't read about it because she covered it up. Balancing Nell's easygoing charm was her employer, Carl Kanisky, a suburban California police chief and recent widower who honored his late wife's request to have Nell help raise their three daughters. She won a Tony Award in 1978 for her sultry turn in the Broadway musical "Ain't Misbehavin'.". Good one, r31. I dont know what the hell I was thinking. 01/27 - Master of None - Season Three / The Complete Series She jumped ship and went to Hollywood. She had star quality; the camera loved her. Sunflower 19030 On her blog, Rosie had nothing but good things to say about Telma and Rosetta LeNoire. Advertisement Nell made her home again onstage reviving her Tony-winning turn in Aint Misbehavin, playing Miss Hannigan in the Broadway revival of Annie and restarting her nightclub act. In Memoriam 2022 Mary C. Lemon January 26, 1930 - June 1, 2005 The world changes from year to year, Our lives from day to day but the love and memory of her shall never pass away. Those kids on "Gimme A Break" adored her. She sang on the gospel circuit before moving on to coffeehouses and nightclubs. Actress Hilda Haynes played Mama in two episodes from Seasons 1 and 3; her take was much kinder and less abrasive than LeNoire's performance, which drew much of its humor from her ceaseless putdowns of her daughter. The best theme song ever. death of their mom, and later, dad (Dolph Sweet). [23] Sweet contracted stomach cancer during the fourth season of "Gimme a Break" and missed several episodes during that season due to surgery. Morton was a recurring cast member in Seasons 1 and 2 before moving up to series regular from Seasons 3 through 5; Simpson was axed, along with several other main characters, when the show's focus shifted to Nell and Joey in Season 6. Hes best known for his roles on Blossom (as Joey Whoa! Russo) and Gimme a Break! (as cute little Joey Donovan), but now hes branching out and playing sharp American Bandstand producer Michael Brooks in NBCs new 60s-era drama, American Dreams. Feeling a bit nostalgic, we decided to engage Mr. Lawrence in the time-honored tradition of stupid questions. Many of the jokes are lame and the situations predictable. Rosie Perez Was Married Twice: What We Know About Her Current Husband, Man Spends $200K Lottery Winnings on Kids' Shelters, Receives Twice as Much Later Story of the Day, Comedian Deon Cole's Private Life: He Is Not Married and Has a Son, Ron Howard Was Most Concerned about His Kids' Values Inside His Decision to Protect Them, Chrissy Metz's Ex-husband Martyn Eaden Filed for Divorce in 2014 Her Love Life Flourished after They Split, Tom Brady & Pregnant Bridget Moynahan Split - She Wed Husband at Secret Ceremony 9 Years Later. For some reason, I remember the one where the youngest thinks she's pregnant. Usually by a comedian or actor or someone in drag. Because she insisted she deserved to be given a break, and no one else thought so. The woman who played her friend Angie in the early seasons (pre-Telma Hopkins) apparently didn't get along with her. Chefman Wine Opener Cork Stuck, She sure does r131. became Sweet's last work because of his unfortunate cancer diagnosis, which took away his life in 1985. He spent two years in a German POW camp after his plane got shot down during one of his missions. [10][11] Carter self-identified as Pentecostal. 10/04 - The Munsters - Marineland Carnival with The Munsters TV Cast Its that abstract sort of double negative. WHAT? Some features on this site require registration. In 1992, she also underwent surgery for a near-fatal double aneurysm. Ed McMahon got his start as a Bingo caller. She also earned two Golden Globe Award Nominations. Joey's Train is episode 1 of Season 5 of Gimme a Break!. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Producer Normal Lear made excellent use of his comic talents throughout the 1970s, including episodes of "Good Times" and "All in the Family" and a recurring role on his soap opera spoof "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.". New York native Morton moved to Los Angeles in the early 1960s, and soon found work in comic guest roles on series like "My Favorite Martian," "Get Smart," and "I Dream of Jeannie." Bonner was best known for playing the sartorially challenged Tarlek on both the original 1978-1982 run of "WKRP" and its syndicated revival in 1991. Before starring on the show, John Hoyt appeared in "Spartacus," "Attack of the Puppet People," "When Worlds Collide," "The Conqueror," and "Hogan's Heroes.". In its third season, he joined the show as a recurring character that later became a leading cast member and stayed until the show ended its run in season 6. When her sugar was off, she was an absolute monster. The buff "Blossom" actor is donning the famous bowtie, and dancing alongside the Chippendales at Rio All-Suite Hotel. Addy Wilson. 19482003. She had anger management issues to begin with (hence the weight), but when her sugar was off her anger was white hot and out of control. That show was set to run from Feb. 7 to March 9, and is expected to continue with a replacement. Nell Carter was an American singer and actress who had a net worth of $2 million according to Celebrity Net Worth and Forbes at the time of her death in 2003. Beloved Actress Nell Carter Has Died After Painful Final Days - YouTube Nell Carter (born Nell Ruth Hardy; September 13, 1948 - January 23, 2003) was an American singer and actress.. [37] She divorced Larocque the next year. Elvia Allman and Elizabeth Kerr each played the role in one Season 1 episode before Jane Dulo, a veteran of numerous TV comedies, stepped in to play Grandma for eight episodes in Season 2. The true story of the g-strings and murders behind Welcome to Chippendales. All rights reserved. 11/29 - Ghosts - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD) But earlier in her career, she auditioned for the role of Katie Kanisky. Nell made her home again onstage reviving her Tony-winning turn in Aint Misbehavin, playing Miss Hannigan in the Broadway revival of Annie and restarting her nightclub act. I think the better question might be: why does nobody give a fuck about some woman on some sitcom that was on fifty years ago? ** Lara Jill Miller, in an interview years after the series ended, revealed that the Season 6 episode "Parents Weekend" was a test episode for a possible Season 7, with Nell being hired as a housemother and looking after Samantha and her housemates (not unlike the early years of ''Series/TheFactsOfLife''). Because we had to wait for her to die to find out she was a big fat lesbo. Hello and thank you for being a DL contributor. Lots of actors use stage names, but Joey Lawrences situation is a Fresh from Broadway and her Tony Award-winning performance in the musical Aint Misbehavin, Nell Carter starred in this comedy as Nellie Ruth Harper, a singer who cuts short her musical career to keep house for the crusty but lovable, widowed police chief, Carl Kanisky (Dolph Sweet).. When her sugar was off, she was an absolute monster. She played the dyke who lived next door to Nell, when the show moved to NYC. Upon his return to the States, he studied English and drama at Columbia University and taught the latter at Barnard College before making his Broadway debut in 1961. 11/08 - Young Rock - Season Two (Blu-ray) (DVD) Because she inflicted Rosie O'Donnell on the world. Nell Carter guest starred as herself on Shalom Sesame and as Molly's mother on Big Bag . Additional Broadway credits included Dude and Annie. Nell Carter, 54, the Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer best remembered for her role as the motherly, no-nonsense housekeeper on NBC's hit 1980s series "Gimme a Break!," died Thursday at her home in Beverly Hills, the Associated Press reports.. Where is Nell Carter today? Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of January 16, 2023) [22]You Take the Kids faced poor ratings and reviews, and had a month's run from December 1990 to January 1991. She graduated to character and guest roles in features and on television, including recurring roles on "The Partridge Family" and "Operation Petticoat." They say she was a horrible person to work with. He was honored with the Distinguished Flying Cross and The Purple Heart for his service. She was close to the Lawrence family and visited them on holidays for years. The following year, Carter made two appearances on Ally McBeal. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II as a navigator on a B-24 bomber. The Chief was arguably character actor Dolph Sweet'sbest-known project in his career as a stage, screen, and television actor. Anyhow, everyone from the group is present and having their meeting, and then Chief walks in, because of course it's his home Then everyone turns around and sings the song to him. Telma has worked steadily for almost 40 years (mostly in tv) and looks great. DeathKnown for; Nell Carter: Actor: 13-Sep-1948: 23-Jan-2003: Housekeeper on Gimme A Break: Jane Dulo: Actor: 13-Oct-1917: 22-May-1994: Liz Murray on Hey, Jeannie! At the time of her death, Carter was in rehearsals at a Long Beach theater for Raisin, a musical version of A Raisin in the Sun. Taraji P. Henson Cast as Miss Hannigan in NBC's Upcoming 'Annie' 'Live!' Raised in Birmingham, Ala., Carter moved to New York at age 19 and began singing at supper clubs before eventually making her stage debut in Soon, a 1970 musical comedy costarring Richard Gere, Peter Allen and Barry Bostwick. Nell (Nell Carter) pushes Joey (Joey Lawrence) to achieve his potential when she receives news from a school counselor that he is a gifted child. The exterior of the home was featured in the opening credits of Gimme a Break!, starring Nell Carter and a young Joey Lawrence which aired from 1981 to 1987. Joey Lawrence Files for Divorce. In 1978, Carter was cast as Effie White in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, but departed the production during development to take a television role on Ryan's Hope. In addition to Mama Maybelle, "Gimme a Break" viewers were also introduced to Nell's sister, Loretta, who first appeared in the two-part Season Four episode "Alabamy Bound." Nell Carter and David Crosby were the only two cokeheads in the history of the world who were the size of blimps. BEVERLY HILLS, California (CNN) -- Actress and singer Nell Carter, best known for her role as the housekeeper in the TV sitcom "Gimme a Break!", died Thursday. Her brother died of aids. Actress and activist Rosetta LeNoire appeared in 16 episodes of "Gimme a Break" as Maybelle "Mama" Harper, Nell's tart-tongued and highly critical mother. Its awesome! I mean, there are some shots of me when I was walking and a gust of wind blew, and I was like, Oh, my God, it looks like four dead cats have crawled up my head!. Pallbearers with casket of Nell Carter in Culver City, Calif., 2003 Pallbearers with casket of Nell Carter in Culver City, Calif., 2003 TV cast of "Gimme A Break!," from left, Lauri Hendelson, Kari Michalson and Lara Jo Miller depart Nell Carter's funeral, 2003 child actor to number 25 in "TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols. The Pennsylvania native, who at one point studied at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College, began appearing in television commercials and episodic television series in the 1970s; occasional roles in features like "Xanadu," "The Star Chamber," and the cult horror favorite "The Boogens" followed in the 1980s. Get to Know 'The Girl from Plainville' Star's Girlfriend of 7 Years, Mick Jagger Seduced His Kids' Nanny & Cheated with Her on His Wife Who Was in the Next Room, Martin Milners Passion Was His Family - His Wife of 58 Years & 4 Kids Traveled with Him on Route 66'. After the death of his wife, Margaret, he asks her friend, Nell Harper, to come in to keep house and take care of his children, Katie, Julie, and Samantha, in short, be like a mother to them. Joey Lawrence (born Joseph Lawrence Mignogna Jr.) is an American actor and singer from Pennsylvania. Hello and thank you for registering. Joey Lawrence. were produced over a run of six seasons, airing from 1981 to 1987. Oh good lord did I laugh my ten year old little ass off at that, back in the day. He's also enjoyed a recurring role on "Hawaii Five-0. Carter began her career on the New York coffeehouse circuit before moving up to Broadway with "Ain't Misbehavin'." From early in her career until the mid-1980s, Carter struggled with alcohol and drugs, eventually shaking her addictions through a 12-step program. Thigpen netted six Daytime Emmy nominations for her performance and moved up to appearances in high-profile projects like Michael Mann's "The Insider" and the TV series "The District." She later passed the bar exam in three states and practiced her license in New York. She has been a host, media consultant, public speaker, and brand ambassador throughout her life. I actually enjoyed the last seasons in New York. He is survived by his wife of eleven years and son from his first marriage. January 23, 2003. ", Helen Hunt at the Opening Night performance afterparty for ENCORES! Wasnt Irene cara fired from the same production of aint misbehavin that Nell carter was in and won the tony for. Here Are All His Criticised Comments, Hollywood Stars Including William Shatner Share Tributes to M*A*S*H Actor Sally Kellerman Who Died at 84, Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz's Kids Lived Different Lives after Parents Thrust Them into the Spotlight, Liam Neeson Never Did Know How Much Older Helen Mirren Was - It Was Difficult for Him to Be In Her Shadow, Who Is Colton Ryan Dating? Diane Holik House Address, This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It was touching. The only good episode is when Nell and her fat group were on the elevator and they realized it was going to break. Oprah should do the Nell Carter story as a biopic. When "Gimme a Break" ran its course after six seasons, she returned to nightclubs while shopping around for a second series. 12/13 - Hogan's Heroes - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) Many of the jokes are lame and the situations predictable. She was the music director for the 1974 Westbeth Playwrights Feminist Collective's production of "What Time of Night It Is". The series stars Nell Carter as a housekeeper named Nell who works for a widowed police officer and his kids. Sherman's daughter, Amy Sherman-Palladino, later drew on her father's experiences while crafting the world of 1950s comedy for her series "The Marvelous Mrs. Lawrence is primarily known for television roles in sitcoms. Ive laughed out loud a few times already and there are only 17 replies. There, he worked extensively in national and regional television and radio commercials. With the exception of the dreadful last season with Rosie, the show still holds up and is very funny. Season 3 of "Gimme a Break" introduced Joey Donovan, a pint-sized con artist who became Nell's foster son. Appearing opposite Cliff Arquette in Season 6's "Parents' Week" is actor Joseph Maher, who played Professor Dudley, a cranky educator at Sam's college. Joey appeared to leave for Nome, Alaska with his father, but after a change of heart, he reunited with Nell at the end of "New Orleans Part 2.". A stand-up comic who began his career while serving in the military, he became a staple of the New York and national club scene in the 1950s and 1960s, opening for major stars like Tony Bennett and Dinah Washington, and playing such storied locations as the Hungry I in San Francisco, the Tropicana in Las Vegas, and even New York's Apollo Theater. After service in the Army, he began appearing on television and Broadway, which provided him with an opportunity to showcase his singing abilities. Carter said racism played a part in the decision. Sweet died from stomach cancer at Tarzana Hospital in Tarzana, California on May 8, 1985, survived by his wife and son. John Hoyt who played the chiefs father died in 1991. Hoyt spent his final years in Santa Cruz, California, where he performed in a one-man show based on the Gospel of St. Mark. Every once in awhile, someone on Rosie's blog will ask Rosie about working with Nell Carter, and Rosie will say something cryptic but negative. The actress passed away in 2003, but from 1981 1987, she played Nell Harper on the family sitcom Gimme a Break! She has had guest appearances in shows like "Charmed," "Shameless," and most recently "Runaways." Her big-screen credits included the Elvis Presley musical "Roustabout" and Sid and Marty Krofft's "Pufnstuf.". Ive never heard a bad word about the woman. I dont really remember much, other than there was very little air, and it was really dark in there. power outage etobicoke Stupid questions with Joey (um, Joseph) Lawrence -- The ''American Dream''-er and former teen idol talks about bad-hair days and Nell's bosom, Stupid questions with Joey (um, Joseph) Lawrence. The exact cause of death is not known, but Lane says the entertainer suffered from diabetes for years. But you could see they loved her. It would take less than a minute. In her first attempt, she allowed a young pregnant woman to move into her home with the plan that she would adopt the child, but the mother decided to keep her baby. The series, which ran from 1981 to 1987, earned Carter two Emmy nominations. The episode, videotaped in July 1985, was the first produced following the death of Dolph Sweet, who played Kanisky patriarch Carl Kanisky. Since appearing on the hit '80s show, Hendler has enjoyed a steady yet considerably modest career in television and voice acting. Carter began her career in 1970, singing in the theater, and later crossed over to television. Which probably stemmed from the childhood trauma of being raped at gunpoint and giving birth to child who was the product of that rape. A number of these guest stars, as well as a portion of the main cast, remain active on TV (Hendler and Miller are voice-over actors, while Hopkins remains a busy guest performer). TCA Winter 2023 Press Tour: FX; NBC Alters Midseason 2023 Schedule Comic actor Frank Bonner made his first appearance on "Gimme a Break" just as his long and celebrated tenure as Herb Tarlek on "WKRP in Cincinnati" was coming to an end in 1982. Maisel." Nell Carter passed away on January 23, 2003 at 54 years old from heart disease complicated by diabetes. R3, you made me laugh really hard! She was amazing in that Oscar performance of alladin. Evene in Gimme a Break, playing the cold, cunty Nell's mother. She was 54. He must look DEATHLY. Tell him to whip it out for a quick suck. Carter declared bankruptcy in 1995 and again in 2002. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. Considering the state I was in, I would have been dead if they hadnt done that., After recovering from her double aneurysm in 1992, Carter continued to work through the 90s. [24], The next year had her rehearsing for a production of Raisin, a stage musical of A Raisin in the Sun in Long Beach, California, and filming Swing. Dreamgirls was Taylored to her. Well-Known Member. We watched Gimme Break starring Nell Carter as Nell the sassy live-in housekeeper/surrogate mother to the Kanisky clan. Hoyt passed away on September 15, 1991, a few weeks shy of his 83rd birthday. Cooper." ^ How can someone be so knowledgeable yet so weird. Carter collapsed in her home and was found by one of her two 13-year-old adopted sons, her publicist, Jeff Lane, tells the AP. September 12, 1948 - January 23, 2003 Beverly Hills, California | Age 54 'Gimme a Break!' Thanks for that. Gimme a Break ! Hello. 12/13 - Hogan's Heroes - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) She often missed rehearsals because she would be getting high off coke, but she somehow showed up for tape night and pulled it off. In 1970, Carter attended Bill Russell's School of Drama and made her Broadway debut in "Soon." Carter married mathematician and lumber executive George Krynicki, and she converted to Judaism in 1982. introduced TV audiences to Tony- and Emmy-winning stage actress Nell Carter, who played an aspiring singer working as a housekeeper for a suburban police chief (Dolph Sweet) and his three rambunctious daughters (Kari Michaelsen, Lara Jill Miller, and Lauri Hendler). Stay tuned for more throwback topics and updates on your favorite celebrities, films, and television shows. I think why the show is still funny is that it was never too maudlin. Hope Station Fremont Donation Hours, Carter died on January 23, 2003, at the age of 54; a coroner's report later ruled her death was due to . Nell always had a good comeback. Gimme a Break! Prior to Gimme a Break!, Carter won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical in 1978 for her performance in the Broadway musical Ain't Misbehavin' as well as a Primetime Emmy Award for her reprisal of the role on television in 1982. click ACCEPT. In the season six episode "Joey Meets Matthew", Nell sings the Sesame Street song "Sing" over a montage of taking the kids to a park in New York City.Later in the episode, the song is used again Even Jonathan Silverman was a semi-regular at one point playing Julie's husband. What a wonderful trio. This is why I LOVE DL. After the death of actor Dolph Sweet after Season 4, the series continued for a season with Nell as the sole head of the Kanisky household, which was sad, so they decided to completely revamp the show, and for the final season, most of the cast (minus the older Kanisky daughters) moved to The Chief (Dolph Sweet) just died and no one has moved on fully yet - Nell least of which. S2 E12 - Love, Kidney. r73, You should be as relevant as one of her twat hairs. Michaelsen has even worked with the Get Motivated Business Seminars as a motivational speaker, where she met and shared the podium with several acclaimed speakers and leaders. Imagine a 6th-season episode of Gimme a Break!, only replace Nell Carter with a malevolent fusebox, and you're halfway to grasping the sheer banality of this (alleged) horror movie. Yet there was nothing average about his career outside the series. 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