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Gale Storm

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"Never having done a series, I had no idea what it was going to be like and I learned very, very fast that it was going to be fast and demanding, physically, mentally, emotionally. It was really hard work, but very satisfying."

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Gale Storm (1922-2009) was interviewed for three-and-a-half hours in Monarch Beach, CA.  Storm talked about her days as a motion picture actress, and becoming America's sweetheart, playing Margie Albright on the sitcom My Little Margie and Susanna Pomeroy on the The Gale Storm Show.   The interview was conducted by Beth Eras on February 19, 1999.

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Video: Gale Storm and family star in "How to Go Places," a 1954 promo film for Chevrolet

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  • My Little Margie
    • Actress Gale Storm on how My Little Margie came about, and a change she asked for in the pilot script
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    • Actress Gale Storm on the premise of My Little Margie and working with eccentric character actress Gertrude W. Hoffman (who played next-door neighbor Mrs. Odetts)
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    • Actress Gale Storm on her My Little Margie character Margie Albright's trademark "gurgle"
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    • Actress Gale Storm on the difficult workweek on My Little Margie
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    • Actress Gale Storm on the premise of My Little Margie and working with eccentric character actress Gertrude W. Hoffman (who played next-door neighbor Mrs. Odetts)
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Submitted by 2alleykat on Fri, 2011-07-15 03:42.

Thanks for posting this interview.I live in San Jose,Ca. and I also
see reruns every afternoon when I get off work.I was born in 1952.I somehow
got attached to seeing this show.Maybe, when I was a child I heard her
voice growing up.

Submitted by barrygioportmorien1 on Sat, 2011-06-25 21:33.

Gail played in an Audie Murphy western, called "The Kid From Texas" she spoke well of Audie.

Submitted by JaJr07 on Mon, 2011-06-13 17:56.

Still pretty.

Submitted by rossinilove on Fri, 2011-04-29 03:06.

She is the true class act. God bless you, Gale.

Submitted by MrCrs713 on Fri, 2011-03-18 02:00.

Thanks for the great memories and, of course, the laughs. You will never be forgotten.

Submitted by n2chat on Tue, 2011-02-15 03:57.

Rest in Peace, Gale.... You were/are an angel! You were so loved, and our family loves you. You sang beautifully when you sang!

Submitted by TheFrontrowkid on Sun, 2011-01-30 23:38.

My Little Margie also was a weekly radio show, starting shortly after the TV version in 1952 and running until 1955. The cast was identical.

Submitted by bessbidwell on Mon, 2011-01-03 09:08.

why dont they make these types of show's today?<3

Submitted by 143AC on Mon, 2010-12-13 16:44.

Ms.Storm did a movie musical comedy with "The Three Stooges",Mary McCarty and Ed Brophy"Swing Parade Of 1946"for Republic Pix.Inc.

Submitted by bobbieandrews on Sat, 2010-10-30 01:46.

She was the best!!

Submitted by vkorchnoifan on Tue, 2010-10-19 19:23.

God Bless Gale Storm. She made me happy when I was growing up. This interview must have been in the 90s. I wanted to marry her when I was 6 and saw her on tv. I thought so highly of her. I was so sad when I heard she died. Glad I bought her book.

Submitted by friedie1jeff on Wed, 2010-08-25 02:18.

She was an All-American sweetheart. I wonder if even she understands how much pleasure she brought with her talents into America's homes and hearts.

Submitted by friedie1jeff on Wed, 2010-08-25 01:47.

Gale Storm was the best. Not only was she a fabulous talent, but also a wonderful human being. She truely was an American treasure. I miss her.

Submitted by travis7310 on Sun, 2010-08-15 07:31.

Nice interview! The interviewer could've spoken louder for Gale to hear. I never knew that she had lost her hearing in her later years. At least she admits that she used hearing aids at the beginning of the interview. That shows she's not ashamed to have to use something to assist her! I think that's great! R.I.P. Gale!

Submitted by paulhenrydallaire on Fri, 2010-08-13 15:01.

MMmmm,Gale Storm The best. From Shania Twain's home town of Timmins ON. Canada

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