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EiE connection on Biography Posted by Elle on 1/7/2003, 5:35 am 12.154.166.117 Last night I was watching the Biography of John Travolta and there was considerable mention of his relationship with Diana Hyland and how devastated he was when she passed away. They also mentioned that the person who first introduced him to Scientology was Joan Prather. The two were working on a film together in the early 70's and she used some sort of Scientology method or practice to help heal something that was ailing him. It is also ironic that his first movie was Carrie which was also Betty Buckley's first movie - she of course then went on to star in EiE after Diana's death and to become close friends with Joan Prather! Small Hollywood world I guess! Elle Lani O'Grady and Anissa Jones "Buffy" on Family Affair Posted by Brian Keith O'Hara on 4/13/2003, 2:32 am 172.139.81.132 I am researching a book about Anissa Jones, "Buffy" on Family Affair. In the course of my research I have come across the tragedy of what happened to Lani and wanted to offer my sincere regrets. I have created a webpages in memory of Bobby Driscoll(Bobby won an Oscar at age 12, yet he lies buried in an unmarked pauper's grave in New York) and Anissa Jones, and was thinking someone might want to create one in Lani's memory. http://www.geocities.com/bkohatl2001/CandleOnTheWater.html John Ritter Posted by Carsten Dane - Lani's friend on 9/19/2003, 7:44 pm 216.132.15.200 I onced asked Lani whom she enjoyed working with most, and her answer was John Ritter. She worked with him & I believe Jamie Lee Curtis on a Sitcom whose name escapes me. She told me she just had to do voice overs on the show. What a sad loss with John's passing. I've met and worked with many people in the industry, but he was one of my role models and I never had a chance to work with him or meet him. I'm sure he was sad with Lani's passing, as Lani would be very sad at hearing of his passing. She was very sad when the second Mrs. Bradford passed. (I'm sorry but again the name escapes me.) So in closing, as Susanne Sommers said on "Good Day Live" the day after John passed. "if you have any unresolved issues with anyone, work it out and take care of them" When John kissed his wife goodbye that morning he had no idea he wouldn't be coming back home. Wow, it's still hard to believe. Well, just remembering Lani & John on this Friday evening. Take care everyone, Carsten Hi CD, Enjoyed reading of your friendship with Lani - I am sorry for your loss. I can tell you deeply miss her. I was in one of Lani's classes (a long time ago -83') and had the pleasure of being invited back to help her with future classes - we became close for a while, but I moved away, got married and eventually we lost touch. I was also a client of MGA - my life took a new direction filled with kids now 17 & 13! Glad things turned out the way they did - just wanted to share in a moment with one of Lani's friends that even though it was a short amount of time that I got to know her, she touched my heart with her warmth and kindness - Hard to believe two years have passed...... Re: Lani Posted by Carsten - Lani's friend on 10/13/2003, 7:51 pm, in reply to "Lani" 216.132.15.200 Hi Jon, Nice to meet a fellow MGA'r Mary is retired now but what a wonderful old fashioned hands on agency she ran. It's nice that you were able to experience it. I'm still keeping all acting unions current but mainly do Real Estate which is another passion of mine. Best wishes for your family! Kind Regards, Carsten Posted by Jon on 7/12/2004, 1:03 pm, in reply to "Re: Lani" 216.165.216.141 Thanks for the reply...forgot I posted a message and didn't check back until now! Yes..Mary was super! Loved her style... thanks for the memory and good luck with the real estate! I just passed my real estate exam last week! Must be something about actors and real estate! Take care, Jon Lani Posted by Jon Forde on 10/7/2003, 7:05 am 216.165.216.141 Somehow hearing of Lani's O'Grady's death slipped by me. I didn't learn of it until a year after it happened - needless to say I was shocked and deeply saddened. The first time I met her was when I was auditioning for a TV commercial. I signed up with her Mom's agency, the MGA Agency & got to know her better after taking one of her classes. We kept in touch for a while, but later lost contact. There were a few occasions where we talked - I could tell she had some issues, but don't we all? She was so kind and warm-hearted. So sorry to hear of your loss Mary Grady! If Ingrid (Jochems)Holzman happens to read this - please contact me at jforde1963@yahoo.com - thanks Posted by Jon Forde on 11/6/2004, 10:37 am, in reply to "Re: Lani" 67.10.51.49 Good luck if you can't find it on ebay! But, you might try this... contact the Mary Grady Agency (MGA) Lani's mom's agency- even though she retired, you might find a nice person who would point you in the right direction. It has been a long time since I have been in contact with them. I am not sure if they are still on Lankershim - here are two addresses..good luck 221 E. Walnut St. Ste. 130 Pasadena, CA 91101 Phone: (818) 567-1400 or MGA/MARY GRADY AGENCY, 4444 Lankershim Blvd, Suite 207, NH (91602) (818)766-4414 (FS)
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