Rue McClanahan
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Eddi-Rue McClanahan was an American actress, primarily known for her work in television sitcoms. She portrayed Vivian Harmon on Maude, Aunt Fran Crowley on Mama's Family, and Blanche Devereaux on both
McClanahan in a publicity portrait for The Joe Franklin Show, c. 1972
All In the Family. L-R: McClanahan, Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton and Gardenia (1972)
The handprints of Rue McClanahan in front of The Great Movie Ride at Walt Disney World's Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park, 2007
Bea Arthur
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Beatrice Arthur was an American actress, comedian, and singer. She began her career on stage in 1947, attracting critical acclaim before achieving worldwide recognition for her work on television begi
Rue McClanahan
…Bunkers and the Swingers," McClanahan and Vincent Gardenia play a swinging couple who meet the unsuspecting Bunkers. McClanahan first worked with actress Bea Arthur on the sitcom Maude (1972–78). Arthur played Maude Findlay, and McClanahan played Maude's best friend Vivian Harmon, who was introduced as Vivian…
Arthur in 1987
Arthur as Maude Findlay, c. 1973
Arthur (left) at the 1989 Emmy Awards with close friend Angela Lansbury (right)
1943 United States Marine Corps identification card photo