Happy Birthday Mom
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tylerjbarnes — 18 years ago(September 26, 2007 01:11 AM)
Happy Birthday Mom
Joyce Jameson began her comedic stage career at the age of three, impersonating Mae West at theater matines intermissions in the city of her birth, Chicago, Ill. She debuted in film at age 18 in MGM's Showboat as a member of the chorus.
The family moved to Los Angeles where Ms. Jameson was a student at L.A. High School, continuing her education at UCLA where she graduated with a B.A. in English/Theater Arts. At UCLA she met again (they, had been in the same Tap Dance Class as children) Writer/Composer/Lyricist Billy Barnes. They eventually married and had a son. Though married only a year, the pair continued to work together, mostly in the musical revue format of which Billy Barnes became Los Angeles' acknowledged Master. During their time in theater, which included successful productions both on the New York Stage and in The United Kingdom, Ms. Jameson introduced the public to many of Mr. Barnes' most poignant works, notably, "Have I Stayed Too Long at the Fair," which Ms. Barbara Streisand recorded on her second album and performed as a closing to her recent tour (2006).
Ms. Jameson's credits are exhaustive in their scope and are available else where. It is suffice to say her career spanned all genres and included most major theatrical media. Of the many talented performers she had opportunity to work with, it was Actor/Director Clint Eastwood she spoke of repeatedly as helping her most. Particularly in tough times by giving her the thing she desired most all her life: an opportunity to work at her craft.
Ms. Jameson was extremely well-read and often out spoken. As a comedienne, her timing was flawless and she was noted for hilarious malapropisms and biting innuendo. Her metaphysical and philosophic explorations occupied much of her private time along with a life long involvement in the anti-war, civil, human and animal rights movements. Ms. Jameson suffered a heart attack and died at her apartment in the San Fernando Valley. As per her wishes, her ashes were scattered on the Pacific. She is survived by her son Tyler, a Hawaii State resident.
Tyler Jameson Barnes, Sept 25, 2007 -
gbennett5 — 18 years ago(November 27, 2007 05:05 AM)
Tyler, I'm so sorry about the loss of your mom. How do I know of her?
Don't laugh, but the first time I saw her was as a kid in a rerun of
"The Munsters." It was her second appearance, playing "Lou", the bombshell
who tries to seduce "Herman." She was absolutely hil-ar-ious. I remember
when she gets the phone call to go to work on "Herman." She is simply
told that he is talland green. "Green???" Only your mom could make
such a throwaway line so funny. And, of course, all her attempts to
get "Herman" to "pick a winner", fall flateven after she's spent the
day making him chocolate malts!
Later, I saw her first appearance on the show - as "Herman's" dance
teacher. Also hilarious. I also remember her as "Colleen" on the soap
"General Hospital" and later, countless TV guest appearances, including
"The Andy Griffith Show." She was always a treat.
Thank God for DVD, so your Mom can go on entertaining all of us.
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pusarm — 18 years ago(January 31, 2008 04:29 PM)
Tyler, my condolences on your mom. And, thank you for the biography. Its always nice to know the background of a person one admires. I always enjoyed her characterizations especially as Mayberrys fun girl and Rose in Eastwoods Josey Wales. Wish I had met her in life. She appeared to be a fine human person. Bless her.
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stopthemachine — 18 years ago(February 19, 2008 06:31 PM)
Tyler,
Your mom was great! I agree with the other imdb user; I can remember her as "Lou" on The Munsters too"But Daddy gets so mean" and it was a great incidental part that my whole family remembers quite fondly. (One of our favorite episodes, in fact)
On your mother's main page, it lists her cause of death as "suicide" but you have indicated that she had a heart attack. Maybe you can eliminate any confusion there?
I am so glad you shed some light on Ms. Jameson's life. You should put your information in her biography section on imdb in case other users don't happen to come across this post.
Once again, by looking at your biography of her and the vast number of movies/shows she's been apart of, you were blessed to have such a talented mother!
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MsKublick — 18 years ago(March 11, 2008 09:35 AM)
Hi Tyler!
My favorite movie is The Apartment. Your mother had a fun scene in that movie and transformed into Marilyn Monroe perfectly.
On another note. You indicated your mom died of a heart attack. Notify IMDB and tell them to take down that she died due to suicide!!
Respectfully,
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EvilCensor — 17 years ago(June 13, 2008 03:14 PM)
My personal favourite was Comedy of Terrors, the entire cast gave a top notch perfomance to a much underrated movie.
Your mother was indeed talented and beautiful, thankyou for sharing some of her biography here.
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Hoohawnaynay — 17 years ago(January 27, 2009 08:59 AM)
Your mom died at the same age I lost mine, they were also close in birthdates, your mom was a great actress and had lots of personality and charm. I just saw her in "Scorchy" with Connie Stevens, her brief role was quite memorable. Hope to see another post on here soon from you!
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RichBuck — 9 years ago(August 17, 2016 07:35 PM)
The eagle never wasted more time than when he consented to learn of the crow.
Tyler,
Sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I came to IMDB just now to see exactly
who your Mom was. I saw her on a 1964 Andy Griffith Show episode and I knew I had
seen her before somewhere - I was really captivated on how funny she was on the show.
Interesting to read about how intelligent and well read she was - it is too
bad she wasn't offered more meaty roles - I'm sure she would have played them
great too.