singer-actor Gordon MacRae and was the mother of Petticoat Junction actress Meredith MacRae, who died of brain cancer in 2000 at age 56. Please reset your password. He had a significant impact on a lot of people personally, not just professionally, said Larry Rose, who worked with MacRae at a Lincoln Hospital dependency treatment center. Add to your scrapbook. Second wife of Gordon MacRae. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. MacRae appeared frequently on television, on such programs as The Martha Raye Show and The Ford Show, Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford, both on NBC. Try again. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. In 1946, he was the "singing emcee" of The Teentimers Club, a Saturday morning program on NBC. Residents who knew MacRae as "Gordo" remembered him more for his strength of character than for the rich, booming voice that won him international fame. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The MacRaes had made Lincoln their summer home since 1971. They had four children -- Meredith, Heather, W. Gordon and Bruce. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [2] MacRae's best known film role was Curly in the big screen adaptation of Oklahoma! That exposure boosted their careers, and they performed in nightclubs all over the world including a show in front of Queen Elizabeth at the London Palladium until they separated in 1965. Starlift, Three Sailors and a Girl, Look for the Silver Lining, The Big Punch, The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady . MacRae's four sisters, two brothers and five children attended both services. Sorry! LINCOLN, Neb. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. School in 1943. 'I found out I was drinking too much,' he said. Born in Houston, Texas on an Army base where her father, Gordon MacRae, was stationed. He was host of The Railroad Hour on radio from 1948 to 1954. Born in Davenport, Neb. He was 64. Please enter your email and password to sign in. was what set her heart aflame. Early life [ edit] MacRae was born in Houston, Texas, to parents Gordon and Sheila MacRae. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Mr. MacRae. Gordon MacRae died of cancer in 1986. This user has not added any information to their profile yet. MacRae was reunited with Haver and Butler in The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady (1950). Year should not be greater than current year. Lincoln is a beautiful city,' he said in a 1970 interview. The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady (1950) is a delightful period musical filmed in vivid Technicolor that is sure to warm hearts during the cold holiday season. On January 24, 1986, Gordon MacRae died at the age of 64, at his home in Lincoln, NE, of pneumonia, the result of complications from cancer of the mouth and jaw. What followed was a string of hit musicals, starting with Look for the Silver Lining (1949), in which MacRae had a featured role opposite June Haver and Ray Bolger, and five fondly remembered films with Doris Day, beginning with Tea for Two (1950). 1967) Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft ( m. 1967) . Born in East Orange in Essex County in northeastern New Jersey, MacRae graduated in 1940 from Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Massachusetts, and he thereafter served as a navigator in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Albert Gordon MacRae (March 12, 1921 - January 24, 1986) . View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Find a Grave [3], He made his Broadway debut in 1942, acquiring his first recording contract soon afterwards. In addition, Liz is survived by many In 1946, he was in the revue Three to Make Ready,[2] which ran for 326 performances. Elizabeth MacRae died Tuesday at age 84. They often performed together and were on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 when The Beatles also appeared. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. SPOUSE. It didn't make such a big punch with the public. During Christmas 1958, MacRae and Ford performed the Christmas hymn "O Holy Night". star Gordon MacRae, before their divorce. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at Four months later he remarried to Elizabeth Lambert Schraff. She loved art, music, and poetry. She was born in Davenport, Nebraska to Effie and Eugene Lambert on December 7, 1925. Engineers break Guinness World Record with 289-foot paper airplane flight. Co-Co, Ruffie, Barley and Kitters to name a few. Born Sheila Margaret Stephens in London, she was sent by family to live on New Yorks Long Island just before the outbreak of World War II. Gordon MacRae was born in East Orange. delighted in being a Grammy, and in her declining months, his There is a problem with your email/password. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. [2] MacRae played Buddy De Sylva in The Best Things in Life Are Free (1956) for 20th Century-Fox.[2]. Entdecke June Haver + Gordon MacRae in Die Tochter von Rosie O'Grady (1950) FOTO M 181 in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Her father was a singer and movie idol of the '50s and her mother, Sheila MacRae, an actress and author. MacRae began to suffer, in the late 1950s and early 1960s, from bouts of heavy drinking and, by his own admission, developed into an alcoholic. MacRae replaced Frank Sinatra on a radio program in 1943, but he soon had to leave for military service. [9] Earlier in 1958, MacRae guest-starred on the short-lived NBC variety series The Polly Bergen Show. He was always thinking about what he was going to do next.. Free shipping for many products! He battled alcohol problems for many years, but overcame . The memorial service was preceded by MacRaes burial in Wyuka Cemetery. Daughter of James and Dorothy (Hendon) MacRae, and granddaughter of James and Dorothy (Hendon) MacRae. Woman learns of $1M Powerball prize hours before her birthday. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Hi. Albert Gordon MacRae (March 12, 1921 January 24, 1986) was an American actor and singer, best known for his appearances in the film versions of two Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, Oklahoma! ", President Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan sent a telegram that said MacRae "will always be remembered wherever beautiful music is heard." 1967, and together they had one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae born in 1968. The memorial service was preceded by MacRae's burial in Wyuka Cemetery. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). . Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He also filled in occasionally for Ed Sullivan. Suggest an alternative Alias. MacRae married the former Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft of Sterling in 1967. Amanda MacRae. 3 STAR. survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Charlie Curtin, Also in 1948, he was signed to a seven-year contract with Warner Brothers Pictures and, soon after, made his film debut in the non-musical, The Big Punch (1948), opposite Lois Maxwell (well-known later as Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond films). I thought you might like to see a memorial for Elizabeth J. Lambert MacRae I found on Findagrave.com. 'I asked him if he was. 6 University of Rochester Alumnus magazine: River Campus (See Class of 1980) - Son of John Serry notes that his father's compositions and recordings have been submitted into the Sibley Library for archive, "Gordon Macrae Dies: Star of Movie Musicals", Gordon MacRae on NBCs "The Railroad Hour", Gordon MacRae Discography on CastAlbums.og, Gordon MacRae Discography on PatFullerton.com, Gordon MacRae, "That Old MacRae Magic" by Frances Ingram, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gordon_MacRae&oldid=1139070611, "Where Are You Gonna Be When the Moon Shines", "You Forgot (to Tell Me That You Love Me)", "There's a Small Hotel" (Jo Stafford album "Meet Jo Stafford"), "When I Grow Too Old to Dream" (Jo Stafford album "Meet Jo Stafford"), This page was last edited on 13 February 2023, at 05:54. Gordon MacRae was married, secondly, to Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft on September 25, 1967, and fathered one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae in 1968. His other films include On Moonlight Bay and By The Light of the Silvery Moon. Browse 196 gordon macrae stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. In 1940, while working in New York City as a page, he was discovered and hired to sing for the Horace Heidt Band. That same year, he also starred opposite Kathryn Grayson in the third film version of The Desert Song. I Do!, starring opposite Carol Lawrence, who had taken over the role from Mary Martin. On radio in 1945, his talents were showcased on the Gordon MacRae Show on the CBS network in collaboration with the conductor Archie Bleyer. An extract from it remembered MacRae as a a humble man who oozed with a sincere friendly warmth., She shared with family members gathered at the private burial the contents of a small framed motto MacRae had in his home. Includes MacRae, wife Shelia, and four children at the Palm Springs, Calif., golf course; MacRae showing daughter how to hold golf club; family swimming in pool . The "ice queen" of French cinema, Catherine Deneuve was known for her glacial portrayals of reserved beauties with mysterious pasts. 'Those were classics that will be around long after I'm gone and long after my kids are gone,' MacRae said in a 1981 interview. 0%. He continued recording and performing on dozens of television shows. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A swimmer visiting a beach in New South Wales, Australia, found a mussel-covered message in a bottle that turned out to have traveled more than 185 miles. They remained married until his death. He told me he'd help, and that was that.'. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Elizabeth MacRae (58469110)? Island, Wash. GORDON AND SHEILA MACRAE. Gordon MacRae was a prolific actor who created a name for himself largely on the big screen. This account has been disabled. He was buried at the Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska. Gordon MacRae was married, secondly, to Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft on September 25, 1967, and fathered one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae in 1968. [2] That same year, he starred opposite Kathryn Grayson in the third film version of The Desert Song and teamed with Jane Powell in Three Sailors and a Girl (1953). MacRaes long career reached its peak on the screen in the mid-1950s with the musicals Oklahoma 3/8 in which he played the cowboy Curly, and Carousel.. and toured in national productions of Luv, Plaza Suite, Twigs, Redhead and The Typist and the Tiger. She is most remembered for her roles as Sally Morrison on My Three Sons (1963-1965) and as Billie Jo Bradley on Petticoat Junction (1966-1970). She has also appeared in several television roles, including parts in Starsky and Hutch, Frasier, and The Sop Actor who appeared in musicals such as Carousel and . [2] Death [ edit] MacRae suffered from cancer of the mouth and jaw. The former Elizabeth Lambert was MacRae's second wife. [3] From 1945 to 1948 he also hosted and performed on The Gordon MacRae Show for the CBS radio network.[4]. 0 cemeteries found in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA. About 300 people attended a memorial service at Sheridan Lutheran Church, where MacRae sometimes sang. the family for future designation or to the organization or charity You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. She graduated from Pawnee City High School in 1943. Their She loved art, music, and poetry, but love of family was what set her heart aflame. Meredith MacRae was born on May 30, 1944 (age 55) in Houston, Texas, United States. March 1 (UPI) -- Officials at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium confirmed a cheetah briefly escaped from its enclosure, but was behind a public barrier at all times. His voice was magnificent, and no one sang like him. Ms. MacRae, who had a tumor removed from the right side of. At the graveside service, his younger sister, Mary Curtin, read a family tribute that she composed. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. [12] He was buried at the Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska. Learn more about merges. Edwin Shafer, director of development and public relations at the hospital, said MacRae died at 2:15 a.m. at Bryan Memorial Hospital. She left behind a daughter who is upholding her mom's legacy in her own way. Alongside Shirley Jones, Gordon MacRae today stars in the 1956 favourite Carousel, which airs at 2.25pm on BBC Two.The much loved musical follows the story of Billy Bigelow, a man in heaven who . Nancy and Hess Dyas, Joan and Bill McNally. In 1967, he replaced Robert Preston in the original Broadway run of the musical I Do! 2 . Nebraska in 1980 where she made Lincoln her home. Gordon MacRae was married, secondly, to Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft on September 25, 1967, and fathered one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae in 1968. They remained married until his death. They remained married until his death. | Photographs show actor Gordon MacRae at home with family, socializing with friends, and rehearsing a nightclub act. [citation needed], MacRae guest starred on McCloud. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Last of three loose bison rounded up in Maine. Survivors include a daughter, actress Heather MacRae, and . His last days were really spent trying to overcome this, she said. Failed to report flower. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58469110/elizabeth-j-macrae. Many of those programs were recorded later in popular studio cast albums; most of these recordings have been reissued on CD. Cheetah briefly escapes enclosure at Omaha zoo. Daughter of Gordon MacRae and Sheila MacRae. Perhaps his two best and well-known films were two of his last: Oklahoma! Heather MacRae (born October 5, 1946) is an American actress known for her role in the Woody Allen 1972 comedy film Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid to Ask). Memorial Services will take place on Monday, September 13, 2010, at Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Virginia Parker, who performed with MacRae on many occasions in Lincoln, sang, "If I Loved You" from "Carousel," at the request of MacRae's wife, Elizabeth. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Ex-husband of Sheila MacRae At 19, he entered a singing contest and won a two-week engagement at The Worlds Fair in New York, performing with the Harry James and Les Brown bands. ). MacRae died at 2:30 a.m. at Bryan Memorial Hospital, where he had been hospitalized since Nov. 27 for treatment of cancer of the mouth and jaw. She was 92. The MacRaes made Lincoln their year-round home in 1980. visitation/Private Burial. Heather MacRae, GarMacRae, Bruce MacRae, and a half-sister, Amanda MacRae. MacRae was active in civic activities and was an official ambassador of good will for Nebraska. They remained married until his death. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Spouse: Gordon MacRae Sep 25 1967. "[11] The couple were the parents of four children: actresses Heather and Meredith MacRae, and sons William Gordon MacRae and Robert Bruce MacRae. [2] Their daughter, Amanda Mercedes, was born soon after in 1968. (AP) Actor Gordon MacRae, whose rich baritone voice earned him acclaim in the movie musicals "Oklahoma 3/8" and "Carousel," was buried Monday as friends remembered him not as a star but as a warm, caring man. Sheila MacRae, who played Alice Kramden on the cult classic remake of The Honeymooners, The Jackie Gleason Show, alongside Jackie Gleason, has died at age 92. Later he became honorary chairman of the National Council on Alcoholism. Actor who appeared in musicals such as Carousel and Oklahoma! www.roperandsons.com. Father Gordon MacRae has been in prison since 1994, when . They were married in 1941. . But I'll always be with you.". Know his, Estimated Net Worth, Age, Biography Wikipedia Wiki . MacRae's first on-screen musical was Look for the Silver Lining (1949),[2] a biopic of Marilyn Miller (June Haver), where MacRae played Frank Carter. From 1945-1948 he also hosted and performed on The Gordon MacRae Show for the CBS radio network. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. They hae one daughter together, Amanda Mercedes MacRae. [7] The programs were later released as popular studio cast albums, most of which have been reissued on CD.[8]. Albert Gordon MacRae was born on March 12, 1921, in East Orange, NJ. It read, "It is easy to sing when someone cares.". MacRae married the former Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft of Sterling in 1967. 'I was introduced to the delights of Nebraska -- it reminded me of my hometown,' he said during a 1969 visit to Sterling. MacRae's second marriage was to Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft on September 25, 1967, and together they had one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae born in 1968. Many of his hit recordings were made with Jo Stafford. Elizabeth J. MacRae, 84, widow of Gordon MacRae, passed away on September 7, 2010 in Lincoln, Neb. He also appeared on drama shows such as Lux Video Theatre. No He also toured in summer stock and appeared in nightclubs. MacRae married Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft, a Nebraska native, in 1967, and their daughter, Amanda, was born in 1968. Before this, he attended Nottingham High School in Syracuse, New York. USER RATING FOR MEREDITH MACRAE. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. MacRae's early acting career consisted of roles in various films, such as the biopic "Look For the Silver Lining" (1949) with June Haver, "Backfire" (1950) and "The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady" (1950). MacRaes daughter, actress Meredith MacRae Mullavey, said she had asked her father in his hospital room three weeks before his death whether he feared the end. Later, he crafted a successful career in acting and singing. The Rev. Oops, something didn't work. Message in a bottle travels more than 185 miles in Australia. His spouse is Sheila MacRae ( m. 1941; div. Born in East Orange in Essex County in northeastern New Jersey, United States,[2] to Scottish parents, MacRae graduated in 1940 from Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Massachusetts, and he thereafter served as a navigator in IX Troop Carrier Command in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Gordon MacRae is escorted out of the Cheshire County Superior Courthouse in Keene, N.H., Sept. 30, 1994. Albert Gordon MacRae (March 12, 1921 - January 24, 1986) was an American actor, singer and radio/television host, who appeared in the film versions of two Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, Oklahoma! In May 1941, he wed his first wife, actress Sheila Margot Stephens. MacRae was involved with television in the late 1950s, hosting the Colgate Comedy Hour and the Lux Television Theater. MacRae, 64, died Friday at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln after waging a lengthy bout with cancer of the mouth and jaw. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. She passed away in 2010 at the age of 84 from a lengthy illness. But Ill always be with you.. friends, all of whom will mourn her loss and miss her friendship. everything and loved sharing the many amazing stories of her life. Mother, with Greg Mullavey, of daughter Allison Mullavey, who was born on August 12, 1974. Born in Davenport, Neb. It was also during this time that he learned to play the piano, clarinet and the saxophone. on You have permission to edit this article. Liz possessed a spirit of adventure and left Nebraska at an early LINCOLN, Neb. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. . 1 p.m. at Roper and Son's Chapel, 4300 'O' Street. He was Godfather to Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy's son, Shaun Cassidy. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. I spoke to him not long ago, and he said, Clara (his pet name for Miss Day), Im going to beat this. And, I thought he would, Miss Day said. She was an actress on various television shows from the 1960s-1980s. Two dogs rescued after falling through ice on Colorado lake. He had supporting roles in the films Zero to Sixty (1978) and The Pilot (1980). Her strong family ties ultimately drew her back to Nebraska in 1980 where she and Gordon made Lincoln their home. and together they had one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae born in 1968. Failed to remove flower. At the time of her birth, her father Albert Gordon MacRae served in the United States Army Air Corps. The MacRae family asked that memorials be sent to the National Council on Alcoholism. She was the daughter of Gordon MacRae (father) and Sheila MacRae (mother). Richard Berger (1965-1967) . You can cancel at any time. Dog rescued after falling 12 feet into Georgia storm drain. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Amanda Daley, Died. January 1986 at age 64, also in Lincoln. Brothers and She was oldest of six children, and from an early age, developed a love of nurturing her siblings. Tom Roper at Roper & March 1 (UPI) -- A person dressed as the "Ghostface" killer from the "Scream" franchise prompted multiple 911 calls in California, but police said the person was hired to promote the latest installment in the franchise. An accomplished singer, dancer and impressionist, MacRae was married to Oklahoma! (1955) and Carousel (1956), and playing Bill Sherman in On Moonlight Bay (1951) and By The Light of the Silvery Moon (1953). They remained married until his death. Female. We have 18 records for Gordon Macrae ranging in age from 108 years old to 99 years old. Elizabeth Lambert (Schraff) MacRae (December 7, 1925-September 7, 2010) was the second wife of actor Gordon MacRae. He is a celebrity movie actor. a lengthy illness. MacRae's marriage to Sheila MacRae, who played Alice Kramden in television's 'The Honeymooners,' ended in divorce in 1966 after 25 years. March 1 (UPI) -- A North Carolina woman found out she had won a $1 million Powerball prize just hours before celebrating her 58th birthday. Try again later. More recently, she performed in a show titled An Evening With Sheila MacRae, a recounting of her life. March 1 (UPI) -- A pair of dogs ventured out onto the ice of a frozen lake and ended up needing to be rescued by firefighters from two departments. In the 1960s, the whole family occasionally worked together in a nightclub act, and Meredith MacRae appeared on the television shows Petticoat Junction and My Three Sons.. Meredith MacRae Died at 56 Survived by a Daughter Who Is Now Grown & They Look Nothing Alike By Oyin Balogun Nov 12, 2021 10:20 P.M. Meredith MacRae, the actress, and singer walked the earth for over five decades before passing on. He was buried at the Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was Movies (Actress) by profession. MacRae appeared as herself in a 1955 episode of I Love Lucy, titled The Fashion Show, in which Lucille Ball modeled fashions with other celebrities wives, and was in such films as Backfire (1950), Caged (1950), Pretty Baby (1950) and Bikini Beach (1964). 4 STAR. MY PHOTOS Heather MacRae, Robert Bruce McRae, Gar MacRae, Amanda MacRae: Nominations: NME Award for Favourite US Male Singer, Primetime Emmy Award for Best Male Singer . She had a popular nightclub act with her husband, "Oklahoma!" The pair finalized their divorce in 1967, and she married TV producer Ronald Wayne that same year. Elizabeth MacRae. 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Ready for Tolkien Battle, How the Landscape of Native-Led Stories Has Changed Between Avatars: Were Flexing Our Sovereignty, The Definitive Voice of Entertainment News. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Albert Gordon MacRae was created on March 12, 1921, in East Orange, NJ. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. They had one daughter, Amanda. Heather MacRae, Gar MacRae, Amanda MacRae, Robert Bruce McRae: Nicknames: Meredith MacRae, Macrae, Meredith Lynn, Meredith Lynn Macrae: IMDB: . He conquered the disease in the 1970s and went on to counsel other alcoholics. January 27, 1986. ", She shared with family members gathered at the private burial the contests of a small framed motto MacRae had in his home. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. She wrote a 1992 autobiography, Hollywood Mother of the Year, that told of her years on the road and her turmoil with her first husband. These include: 1.. An extract from it remembered MacRae as a "a humble man who oozed with a sincere friendly warmth. love of nurturing her siblings. She was 92. GORDON AND SHEILA MACRAE. He was also in Tea for Two, 1950, West Point Story 1951, Oklahoma 3/8 1955, Carousel, 1956 and The Best Things in Life are Free, 1956. Gordon MacRae (March 12, 1921 - January 24, 1986) [2] was an American actor and singer, best known for his appearances in the film versions of two Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, Oklahoma! MacRae married Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft, a Nebraska native, in 1967, and their daughter, Amanda, was born in 1968. Arrangements by Roper and Sons Funeral Services. She was oldest of six children, and from an early age, developed a Title Year Status Character; Jonny's Golden Quest: 1993: TV Movie: Dr. Rachel Quest (voice) Zhong Hua jing hua: 1992: A Midwesterner with a rich voice, MacRae made good in every field he entered, becoming one of the entertainment industry's rare 'five-letter men' by enjoying success in films, radio, television, recording and nightclubs. He battled alcohol problems for many years, but overcame them by the late 1970s. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Born In. He died very peacefully in his sleep, MacRaes wife, Elizabeth, said in a telephone interview. March 1 (UPI) -- A trio of engineers broke a Guinness World Record when they created and threw a paper airplane that flew a distance of 289 feet and 9 inches. -- Actor-singer Gordon MacRae, who gained fame in the musicals 'Oklahoma' and 'Carousel' and later became a national spokesman in the fight against alcoholism, died Friday of cancer. Polish basketball player breaks slam dunk world record. The show also featured emerging musical talent, including the accordionist John Serry Sr.. MacRae was also the host and lead actor on The Railroad Hour, a half-hour anthology series made up of condensed versions of hit Broadway musicals. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. I Do!, starring opposite Carol Lawrence, who had taken over her role from Mary Martin. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Learn more about managing a memorial . 0%. Winning a contest enabled him to sing at the 1939 New York World's Fair with the Harry James and Les Brown orchestras. The Rev. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. She graduated from Pawnee City High School in 1943. Gordon MacRae was born on the 12th of March, 1921. Description. After debuting on Broadway, he received a recording contract and primarily . He was known for being a Movie Actor. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Please reorganize this content to explain the subject's impact on popular culture, Last edited on 13 February 2023, at 05:54, The Ford Show, Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford, "Gordon MacRae, Star of 'Oklahoma,' Dies at 64", Eastman School of Music: Sibley Music Library: Ruth T. 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