Carol Bruce (Performer) | Playbill

Carol Bruce

Performer

The role of Mama Carlson was played by Sylvia Sidney in the pilot of "WKRP," but Ms. Bruce essayed the role thereafter. Scenes involving the haughty grand dame typically involved her nervous, weak-kneed son Arthur pleading for more money for the station, with serene, sarcastic butler Hirsch (Ian Wolfe) acting as a comic foil to some of Mama Carlson's more lofty comments. (A typical exchange — Mama Carlson: "Hirsch, where have you been?!" Hirsch: "Mardi Gras, Madame.")

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  • Born: Nov 15, 1919 in Great Neck, NY, USA
  • Death: Oct 09, 2007 in Woodlands Hill, CA

Roles (14)

Henry, Sweet Henry Playbill - Oct 1967 Henry, Sweet Henry
Opened October 23, 1967
  • as Mrs. Boyd (Original)
Do I Hear a Waltz Playbill - Opening Night, March 1965 Do I Hear a Waltz?
Opened March 18, 1965
  • as Signora Fiora (Original)
A Family Affair Playbill - Jan 1962 A Family Affair
Opened January 27, 1962
  • as Tilly Siegal (Replacement)
Along Fifth Avenue Playbill - Jan 1949 Along Fifth Avenue
Opened January 13, 1949
  • as "Fifth Avenue" Ensemble (Original)
  • as "The Best Time of Day" Singer (Original)
  • as "Vacation in the Store" Performer (Original)
  • as "Weep No More" Singer (Original)
  • as First Couple (Original)
  • as Girl in "Call It Applefritters" (Original)
  • as Mrs. Ashton (Original)
Show Boat Playbill - Opening Night, Sept 1948 Show Boat
Opened September 07, 1948
  • as Julie (Original)
Show Boat Playbill - Feb 1946 Show Boat
Opened January 05, 1946
  • as Julie (Original)
Pb Listing Placeholder BROADWAY V4 New Priorities of 1943
Opened September 15, 1942
  • Performer
Louisiana Purchase Playbill - June 1940 Louisiana Purchase
Opened May 28, 1940
  • as Beatrice (Original)
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