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Five Minutes to Live (1961) -- A gang of bank robbers terrorize a small town by knocking on doors and then killing whoever answers.
"Newhart" (1982): Season 1: Episode 12 -- After a forty-year absence, George is reunited with an old flame, but the couple soon discovers that memories can be deceiving.
Playboy Video Centerfold: Playmate of the Year India Allen (1988) -- Actresses Rue McClanahan (Blanche) and Betty White (Rose), and writer Marc Cherry reveal what is so appealing to the Gay community.
"The Early Show" (1999): :  -- Actress and Emmy winner Bea Arthur passed away at the age of 86. Julie Chen speaks with Golden Girls co-stars, Betty White and Rue McClanahan.
Out to Sea (1997) -- Two old men board a cruise ship with the intent of defrauding rich widows.

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Mini Biography:
A veteran television actress and Broadway star of the 50s, Rue McClanahan... more
Trivia:
Became a sister of Kappa Alpha Theta at the University of Tulsa. more
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Awards:
Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 4 wins & 3 nominations more
Alternate Names:
Patti Leigh | Rhue McClanahan

Filmography

Actress
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Law & Order" (1990)   Lois McIntyre (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - 8.2 (4,492)
AKAs:
  • Law & Order Prime (USA: informal title)
1 TV episode:
- 2. Generation Gap (2008) (TV) Kay 2008 - 5.5 (38)
- 3. "Sordid Lives: The Series" (2008)   Peggy Ingram (12 episodes, 2008) 2008 - 9.4 (73)
- 4. "King of the Hill" (1997)   Bunny (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 7.7 (2,869)
1 TV episode:
- 5. Back to You and Me (2005) (TV) Helen Ludwick 2005 - 6.2 (151)
- 6. "Hope & Faith" (2003)   Sylvia (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 5.3 (1,291)
1 TV episode:
- 7. Wit's End (2005) Dean Madison 2005 - 7.4 (14)
- 8. "Whoopi" (2003)   Marian (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 5.7 (274)
1 TV episode:
- 9. "Wonderfalls" (2004)   Millie Marcus (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 8.9 (3,916)
1 TV episode:
- 10. The Fighting Temptations (2003) Nancy Stringer 2003 - 5.2 (3,015)
- 11. Miracle Dogs (2003) (TV) Katherine Mannion 2003 - 5.5 (192)
- 12. Stage on Screen: The Women (2002) (TV) Countess DeLage 2002 - 7.2 (79)
- 13. Nuncrackers (2001) (V) Reverend Mother 2001 - 7.5 (19)
- 14. "Touched by an Angel" (1994)   Lila Winslow / Amelia Bowthorpe Archibald (3 episodes, 1994-2001) 2001 - 5.4 (1,309)
3 TV episodes:
- 15. The Moving of Sophia Myles (2000) (TV) Mary-Margaret 2000 - 3.9 (61)
- 16. "Ladies Man" (1999)   Aunt Lou (2 episodes, 2000) 2000 - 6.8 (46)
2 TV episodes:
- 17. "The Lot" (1999) Priscilla Tremaine (unknown episodes, 1999) 1999 - 7.7 (20)
- 18. "Safe Harbor" (1999)   Grandma Loring (10 episodes, 1999) 1999 - 4.6 (36)
10 TV episodes: 5 episodes not shown.
- 19. Blue's Big Treasure Hunt (1999) (V) Grandma 1999 - 5.6 (50)
- 20. "Blue's Clues" (1996)   Steve's Grandmother (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - -
1 TV episode:
- 21. A Saintly Switch (1999) (TV)   Aunt Fanny 1999 - 5.6 (213)
AKAs:
  • In Your Shoes
- 22. "The Love Boat: The Next Wave" (1998)   Abigail Jordan (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 4.8 (127)
1 TV episode:
- 23. Columbo: Ashes to Ashes (1998) (TV) Verity Chandler 1998 - 7.1 (431)
- 24. Rusty: A Dog's Tale (1998)   Edna Callahan 1998 - 4.6 (102)
AKAs:
  • Rusty (Australia: TV title)
  • Rusty: The Great Rescue (USA: video title)
- 25. Border to Border (1998) Mrs. Kirby 1998 - 5.3 (31)
- 26. Nunsense Jamboree (1998) (TV) Mother Superior 1998 - 7.5 (16)
- 27. Starship Troopers (1997) Biology Teacher 1997 $121M 7.1 (77,101)
- 28. Annabelle's Wish (1997) (V) (voice) Scarlett 1997 - 6.3 (239)
- 29. Out to Sea (1997) Mrs. Ellen Carruthers 1997 - 5.7 (3,082)
- 30. "Murphy Brown" (1988)   Virginia Redfield (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 7.1 (1,112)
1 TV episode:
- 31. "Promised Land" (1996)   Valerie Carter (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 7.3 (122)
AKAs:
  • Home of the Brave
1 TV episode:
- 32. This World, Then the Fireworks (1997) Mom Lakewood 1997 - 4.8 (665)
- 33. Dads (1997) (TV) Dr. Neuhauser 1997 - 1.7 (64)
- 34. "Remember WENN" (1996)   Dusty Foxx (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 9.3 (131)
1 TV episode:
- 35. Dear God (1996) Mom Turner 1996 - 4.7 (1,972)
- 36. Innocent Victims (1996) (TV) Marylou Hennis 1996 - 6.7 (131)
- 37. A Holiday to Remember (1995) (TV) Miz Leona (Clay's Aunt) 1995 - 6.1 (129)
- 38. "Spider-Man" (1994)   Anastasia Hardy (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 8.4 (2,372)
- 39. "The Mommies" (1993)   Amanda Kellogg (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 5.1 (40)
1 TV episode:
- 40. Blackbird Hall (1995) (TV) 1995 - -
- 41. A Burning Passion: The Margaret Mitchell Story (1994) (TV) Grandma Stephens 1994 - 6.7 (99)
- 42. "Burke's Law" (1994)   Jinxy Duke (1 episode, 1994) 1994 - 6.3 (75)
1 TV episode:
- 43. Nunsense 2: The Sequel (1994) (TV)   Rev. Mother Superior Sister Mary Regina 1994 - 7.7 (41)
AKAs:
  • Nunsense 2
  • Nunsense II: The Second Coming
- 44. Days Like This (1994) (TV) Glenda 1994 - -
- 45. "Boy Meets World" (1993)   Bernice Matthews (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 8.3 (6,872)
1 TV episode:
- 46. Message from Nam (1993) (TV)   Beatrice Andrews 1993 - 6.0 (127)
AKAs:
  • Danielle Steel's 'Message from Nam' (UK)
- 47. "The Golden Palace" (1992)   Blanche Devereaux (24 episodes, 1992-1993) 1993 - 6.7 (209)
- 48. Mother of the Bride (1993) (TV) Margaret Becker Hix 1993 - 5.7 (85)
- 49. Nunsense (1993) (TV) Rev. Mother Mary Regina 1993 - 8.0 (75)
- 50. "The Golden Girls" (1985)   Blanche Devereaux (180 episodes, 1985-1992) 1992 - 8.1 (4,207)
- 51. "Nurses" (1991)   Blanche Devereaux (1 episode, 1992) 1992 - 6.5 (78)
1 TV episode:
- 52. Baby of the Bride (1991) (TV) Margaret Hix 1991 - 5.5 (102)
- 53. Biosphere 2 (1991) Hostess 1991 - -
- 54. The Dreamer of Oz (1990) (TV)   Matilda Electra Joslyn Gage 1990 - 7.3 (169)
AKAs:
  • The Dreamer of Oz: The L. Frank Baum Story
- 55. To My Daughter (1990) (TV) Laura Carlson 1990 - 4.9 (25)
- 56. Children of the Bride (1990) (TV) Margret Becker 1990 - 5.9 (119)
- 57. After the Shock (1990) (TV) Sherra Cox 1990 - 6.4 (60)
- 58. Modern Love (1990) Mrs. Evelyn Parker 1990 - 4.7 (115)
- 59. "American Playwrights Theater: The One-Acts" (1989)   Miss Moray (1 episode, 1990) 1990 - -
1 TV episode:
- 60. The Wickedest Witch (1989) (TV) Avarissa 1989 - 8.8 (5)
- 61. "Nightmare Classics" (1989)   (1 episode, 1989) 1989 - 2.6 (21)
- 62. The Man in the Brown Suit (1989) (TV)   Suzy Blair 1989 - 5.9 (238)
AKAs:
  • Agatha Christie's 'The Man in the Brown Suit'
- 63. Take My Daughters, Please (1988) (TV) Lilah Page 1988 - 5.6 (43)
- 64. "Empty Nest" (1988)   Blanche Devereaux (1 episode, 1988) 1988 - 6.8 (373)
1 TV episode:
- 65. Liberace (1988) (TV) Frances Liberace 1988 - 5.8 (73)
- 66. The Little Match Girl (1987) (TV) Frances Dutton 1987 - 7.1 (65)
- 67. Picnic (1986) (TV) Flo Owens 1986 - 5.7 (27)
- 68. "Murder, She Wrote" (1984)   Miriam Radford (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - 7.1 (2,288)
1 TV episode:
- 69. "Charles in Charge" (1984)   Irene Pembroke (2 episodes, 1984-1985) 1985 - 6.3 (563)
2 TV episodes:
- 70. "Crazy Like a Fox" (1984)   (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - 6.8 (112)
1 TV episode:
- 71. "Cover Up" (1984)   Mattie Bemstein (1 episode, 1984) 1984 - 7.9 (80)
1 TV episode:
- 72. "The Love Boat" (1977)   Mary Hubble / 3 characters not shown (5 episodes, 1978-1984) 1984 - 5.6 (1,089)
- 73. "Alice" (1976)   Mother Goose (1 episode, 1984) 1984 - 6.7 (389)
1 TV episode:
- 74. "Gimme a Break!" (1981)   Katrina / Marian (2 episodes, 1981-1984) 1984 - 5.8 (241)
2 TV episodes:
- 75. "Mama's Family" (1983)   Aunt Fran Crowley (24 episodes, 1983-1984) 1984 - 7.4 (835)
- 76. "Small & Frye" (1983)   Miss Parsifal (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - -
1 TV episode:
  • Pilot (1983) Miss Parsifal
- 77. The Skin of Our Teeth (1983) (TV) Fortune Teller 1983 - 7.1 (36)
- 78. "Newhart" (1982)   Eleanor Smathers (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - 8.2 (669)
1 TV episode:
- 79. "Fantasy Island" (1978)   Gertie / Margaret Fielding (2 episodes, 1979-1982) 1982 - 6.3 (626)
2 TV episodes:
- 80. "Trapper John, M.D." (1979)   Mary Renquist (1 episode, 1982) 1982 - 6.6 (247)
1 TV episode:
- 81. The Day the Bubble Burst (1982) (TV) Barbara Arvey 1982 - 7.1 (27)
- 82. "Darkroom" (1981)   Mrs. Louise Michaelson (1 episode, 1981) 1981 - 6.7 (47)
1 TV episode:
  • Daisies (1981) Mrs. Louise Michaelson
- 83. And They All Lived Happily After (1981) (TV) Liz Wescott 1981 - -
- 84. Word of Honor (1981) (TV) Maggie McNeill 1981 - 6.1 (44)
- 85. Gridlock (1980) (TV)   Adele Sherman 1980 - 5.7 (45)
AKAs:
  • The Great American Traffic Jam (USA: reissue title)
- 86. "Here's Boomer" (1980)   Thelma (1 episode, 1980) 1980 - 6.3 (21)
1 TV episode:
- 87. "Lou Grant" (1977)   Maggie McKenna (1 episode, 1980) 1980 - 7.2 (241)
1 TV episode:
  • Guns (1980) Maggie McKenna
- 88. Topper (1979) (TV) Clara Topper 1979 - 6.0 (75)
- 89. "Supertrain" (1979)   Janet (1 episode, 1979) 1979 - 3.9 (27)
1 TV episode:
- 90. "$weepstake$" (1979)   (1 episode, 1979) 1979 - 8.1 (7)
AKAs:
  • Sweepstakes
1 TV episode:
- 91. Rainbow (1978) (TV) Ida Koverman 1978 - 6.2 (118)
- 92. "Apple Pie" (1978)   Ginger-Nell Hollyhock (8 episodes, 1978) 1978 - -
8 TV episodes: 3 episodes not shown.
- 93. "Grandpa Goes to Washington" (1978)   Grace (1 episode, 1978) 1978 - -
1 TV episode:
- 94. Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force (1978) (TV) Mat's mother 1978 - 6.6 (22)
- 95. "Maude" (1972)   Vivian Cavender Harmon / 3 characters not shown (100 episodes, 1972-1978) 1978 - 7.5 (409)
- 96. Having Babies III (1978) (TV) Gloria Miles 1978 - -
- 97. A Different Approach (1978) 1978 - 7.1 (22)
- 98. "Insight" (1960)   Linda (2 episodes, 1975-1977) 1977 - 6.6 (38)
2 TV episodes:
- 99. "Great Performances" (1972)   Cora / Faye Precious (2 episodes, 1972-1975) 1975 - 8.4 (106)
2 TV episodes:
- 100. "Mannix" (1967)   (1 episode, 1974) 1974 - 7.3 (318)
1 TV episode:
- 101. The Rimers of Eldritch (1974) (TV) Cora Groves 1974 - 6.7 (13)
- 102. Blade (1973) Gail 1973 - 5.5 (83)
- 103. "The ABC Afternoon Playbreak" (1972)   Carol Babcock (1 episode, 1973) 1973 - -
AKAs:
  • ABC Matinee Today (USA: alternative title)
1 TV episode:
- 104. "All in the Family" (1971)   Ruth Rempley (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - 8.8 (1,987)
1 TV episode:
- 105. "Love of Life" (1951) Mrs. Braylee (unknown episodes, 1971) 1971 - 5.6 (30)
- 106. "Where the Heart Is" (1969) Margaret Jardin #2 (1971-1972) 1971 - -
- 107. Hogan's Goat (1971) (TV) Josey Finn 1971 - 5.8 (18)
- 108. Some of My Best Friends Are (1971)   Lita Joyce 1971 - 6.7 (39)
AKAs:
  • The Bar
- 109. They Might Be Giants (1971) Daisy Playfair 1971 - 7.3 (959)
- 110. The Pursuit of Happiness (1971) Mrs. O'Mara 1971 - 6.1 (123)
- 111. "Another World" (1964)   Caroline Johnson (unknown episodes, 1970-1971) 1970 - 6.3 (200)
AKAs:
  • Another World: Bay City
- 112. The People Next Door (1970) Della 1970 - 6.8 (78)
- 113. Walk the Angry Beach (1968)   Sandy 1968 - 1.4 (314)
AKAs:
  • Hollywood After Dark
  • The Unholy Choice (USA: reissue title)
- 114. Angel's Flight (1965)   (as Rhue McClanahan) Dolly 1965 - 7.0 (16)
AKAs:
  • Shock Hill (USA: TV title)
- 115. "Burke's Law" (1963)   Waitress (1 episode, 1964) 1964 - 7.7 (142)
AKAs:
  • Amos Burke, Secret Agent (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 116. How to Succeed with Girls (1964) 1964 - -
- 117. Five Minutes to Love (1963)   Sally 'Poochie' 1963 - 4.3 (34)
AKAs:
  • It Only Takes Five Minutes
  • The Rotten Apple
- 118. Five Minutes to Live (1961)   (uncredited) Pamela 1961 - 6.2 (168)
AKAs:
  • Door-to-Door Maniac (USA: reissue title)
  • Last Blood (USA: video title)
- 119. The Grass Eater (1961) Loraina 1961 - -
Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Sordid Lives: The Series" (2008)   (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 9.4 (73)
1 TV episode:
- 2. "The Golden Girls" (1985)   (3 episodes, 1986-1992) 1992 - 8.1 (4,207)
3 TV episodes:
Producer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Mother of the Bride (1993) (TV) (co-executive producer) 1993 - 5.7 (85)
- 2. Baby of the Bride (1991) (TV) (co-executive producer) 1991 - 5.5 (102)
Self
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- 1. "Celebrity Ghost Stories" (2008)   Herself (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - 9.8 (14)
1 TV episode:
- 2. "Entertainment Tonight" (1981)   Herself (5 episodes, 2007-2009) 2009 - 3.7 (658)
AKAs:
  • E.T. (USA: informal title)
  • ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
  • Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
  • This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
5 TV episodes:
- 3. "Larry King Live" (1985)   Herself (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - 5.8 (388)
1 TV episode:
- 4. The 6th Annual TV Land Awards (2008) (TV) Herself - Winner 2008 - 7.6 (10)
- 5. "TV Land Confidential" (2005)   Herself - interviewee (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 8.8 (12)
AKAs:
  • TV Land Confidential: The Untold Stories (USA: second season title)
1 TV episode:
  • Finales (2007) Herself - interviewee
- 6. "The View" (1997)   Herself (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 2.9 (2,052)
1 TV episode:
- 7. "TV Land's Top Ten" (2004)   Herself (2 episodes, 2006) 2006 - 5.1 (10)
2 TV episodes:
- 8. Diva Dog: Pit Bull on Wheels (2005) Guest Star 2005 - 7.5 (38)
- 9. 50th Annual Drama Desk Awards (2005) (TV) Herself - Presenter 2005 - 5.3 (7)
- 10. TV's Greatest Sidekicks (2004) (TV) Herself 2004 - 2.5 (8)
- 11. "The Tony Danza Show" (2004)   Herself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 3.9 (136)
1 TV episode:
- 12. CBS at 75 (2003) (TV) Herself 2003 - 5.3 (40)
- 13. The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments (2003) (TV) Herself 2003 - 8.3 (55)
- 14. "Intimate Portrait" (1993)   Herself / Interviewed (4 episodes, 2000-2003) 2003 - 7.8 (52)
4 TV episodes:
- 15. "TV Tales" (2002)   Herself (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - -
1 TV episode:
- 16. NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002) (TV)   Herself 2002 - 6.3 (114)
AKAs:
  • NBC 75th Anniversary Celebration (USA: alternative title)
- 17. "Sally Jessy Raphael" (1985)   Herself (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 4.1 (92)
AKAs:
  • Sally (USA: short title)
1 TV episode:
- 18. Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula (1997)   Herself 1997 - 9.1 (47)
AKAs:
  • Bela Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula (USA: alternative title)
- 19. "The John Larroquette Show" (1993)   Herself (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 7.3 (233)
AKAs:
  • Larroquette (USA: promotional abbreviation)
1 TV episode:
- 20. 1996 MTV Movie Awards (1996) (TV) Herself 1996 - 4.3 (72)
- 21. "E! True Hollywood Story" (1996)   Herself (1 episode) 1996 - -
1 TV episode:
- 22. "Tal cual" (1992)   Herself (1 episode, 1994) 1994 - -
1 TV episode:
- 23. The Ultimate Driving Challenge (1993) (TV) Herself 1993 - 3.8 (13)
- 24. "Dame Edna's Hollywood" (1991)   Herself (1 episode, 1992) 1992 - 5.5 (6)
1 TV episode:
- 25. The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards (1992) (TV) Herself 1992 - -
- 26. The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1991) (TV) Herself 1991 - 6.4 (7)
- 27. The 17th Annual People's Choice Awards (1991) (TV) Herself 1991 - 5.0 (9)
- 28. The 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1990) (TV) Herself - Presenter 1990 - 2.8 (9)
- 29. Night of 100 Stars III (1990) (TV) Herself 1990 - 5.0 (12)
- 30. The Earth Day Special (1990) (TV) Herself 1990 - 6.1 (106)
- 31. Help Save Planet Earth (1990) (TV) Herself 1990 - 4.8 (12)
- 32. Rue McClanahan: The Dog Care Video Guide (1990) (V) Herself/Interviewed 1990 - -
- 33. Rue McClanahan: The Cat Care Video Guide (1990) (V) Herself/Featured 1990 - -
- 34. The Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park Grand Opening (1989) (TV) Herself 1989 - 5.1 (28)
- 35. The 3rd Annual American Comedy Awards (1989) (TV) Herself 1989 - -
- 36. The 40th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1988) (TV) Herself 1988 - -
- 37. This Is Your Life (1987) (TV) Herself 1987 - 8.4 (8)
- 38. Comic Relief '87 (1987) (TV) Herself 1987 - 6.7 (38)
- 39. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)   Herself (2 episodes, 1977-1985) 1985 - 8.3 (463)
AKAs:
  • The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
2 TV episodes:
- 40. "This Is Your Life" (1983)   Herself (1 episode, 1984) 1984 - -
1 TV episode:
- 41. "The Alan Hamel Show" (1976)   Herself (1 episode, 1977) 1977 - -
1 TV episode:
- 42. "The Hollywood Squares" (1965)   Guest Appearance (2 episodes, 1976-1977) 1977 - 6.6 (116)
2 TV episodes:
- 43. Circus of the Stars (1977) (TV) Herself (performer) 1977 - 6.7 (16)
- 44. "The Cross-Wits" (1975)   Herself (1 episode, 1976) 1976 - -
1 TV episode:
- 45. "Rhyme and Reason" (1975)   Herself (1 episode, 1976) 1976 - -
1 TV episode:
- 1. "Memòries de la tele"  
1 TV episode:
- 2. "La imagen de tu vida"  
1 TV episode:
- 3. 50 Years of Funny Females (1995) (TV) Herself

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October 2001-January 2002: Performed the role of the Countess de Lage in the Broadway revival of "The Women," written by Clare Boothe Luce, at the American Airlines Theatre. more
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