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For anyone growing up while watching television in the 1970s, Polly Holliday’s name is instantly recognizable. This actor, who has brought life to each and every character she has played, rose to prominence with her early works on Broadway and then in sitcoms. She built a legacy for herself with her distinct style and ability to steal a scene. The following list contains some of her best works in the entertainment industry.
Polly Holliday tribute: 5 iconic movies and TV shows that defined her career
1) Parent Trap
Among Polly Holliday’s best works, Parent Trap truly shines bright. This movie is a perfect balance of humor and heart. The story dives into the lives of two little girls, Annie and Hallie. When the two of them visit a camp, they find out that they are twins.
They have been separated after birth as their parents divorced. So, they plan to work together to reunite their divorced parents, which leads to things taking a humorous turn. In this movie, Holliday plays the role of Marva Kulp Sr, the owner of Camp Walden. The twins meet each other for the very first time at Camp Walden. She is a vital addition to the movie’s humor. Her performance is impeccable.
2) Alice
“Kiss my grits!” This famous one-liner enthralled the fans of Polly Holliday's famous sitcom series Alice. It remains iconic even today. The sitcom tells the story of Alice Hyatt, an aspiring singer. She struggles to achieve her dreams. In the series, she works at a diner to make ends meet.
She also has to take care of her son. This is a definite must-watch for the fans of Holliday. Did you know Holliday was the last surviving cast member of this sitcom? She will remain in the hearts of the viewers through her impeccable performances.
3) Flo
Flo is a spinoff of Polly Holliday’s sitcom Alice. In this series, we see how Flo Castleberry navigates through her life after she leaves Arizona. This series quickly rose to fame because viewers got Flo’s signature attitude with a special focus on her life.
Her personal life and struggles add to the overall depth of the series. It is truly worth watching. It is rare for a character from a series to get their own spin-off. However, Flo Castleberry’s iconic character was too intriguing not to get a separate storyline.
4) Mrs. Doubtfire
This hilarious comedy movie also features Polly Holliday in an intriguing character. Here she plays the role of the antagonistic neighbour, Gloria Chaney. The movie dives into the story of how a father, when faced with challenges, makes the best use of his abilities to support his family.
Daniel Hillard’s incompetence leads him to his divorce; however, he hatches a plan to keep visiting her family under the disguise of a nanny. Through his experience as the nanny, he slowly understands his shortcomings and becomes a better person and a better father to his children.
5) The Client
This is yet another intriguing Polly Holliday series, which takes its inspiration from a movie of the same name. The series focuses on the life of a lawyer named Reggie Love.
Reggie Love’s life is strewn with difficulties as she is not only treading the strenuous world of legal battles but also recovering from her alcoholism. Holliday plays the role of Momma Love in this series.
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