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116-632: A note that she understood she had a learning disability; Flagg later stated she had not heard of the condition prior to this note. Eventually, Flagg was able to overcome her fear associated with the disorder and has since completed several novels. In the mid-1970s, Flagg shared a house in Charlottesville, Virginia , with American writer Rita Mae Brown , whom she met at a party in the Hollywood Hills hosted by Marlo Thomas . According to Brown, Flagg also lived for eight years with former The Bold and
145-419: Is also known for being a regular on The New Dick Van Dyke Show , where for two seasons she played Mike Preston, sister to Van Dyke's character Dick Preston, and for her role as Cassie Bowman in all 30 episodes of the 1980-81 sitcom version of Harper Valley PTA starring Barbara Eden . She also appeared several times as a victim of alien abduction on the talk show parody Fernwood 2 Night in 1977. During
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203-463: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Fannie Flagg Fannie Flagg (born Patricia Neal ; September 21, 1944) is an American actress, comedian, and author. She is best known as a semi-regular panelist on the 1973–1982 versions of the game show Match Game and for the 1987 novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe , which she adapted into the script for
232-424: Is set in both the past and the present. The story focuses on Ninny Threadgoode, who recalls her past in the town of Whistle Stop, Alabama, in the 1920s and 1930s, but also shows the struggles of Evelyn Couch in present-day Birmingham . It is about the unlikely bonds forged between women who seemingly have nothing in common except restlessness. Flagg subsequently co-wrote the screenplay based on that book, which became
261-645: The 1960s and 1970s, Flagg recorded two comedy albums with various skits that included many parodies of Lady Bird Johnson and Martha Mitchell . In addition to her many game show appearances, Flagg has been a guest on several talk shows over the years, including The Joey Bishop Show , The Dick Cavett Show , The Merv Griffin Show , The Johnny Cash Show , Dinah! , and The Rosie O'Donnell Show . Flagg also appeared on Good Morning America to share some recipes from her book A Redbird Christmas . Flagg has spoken publicly about being dyslexic . She has expressed
290-738: The 1991 film Fried Green Tomatoes . The movie garnered her a nomination for an Academy Award . Fried Green Tomatoes starred Jessica Tandy , Kathy Bates , Mary Stuart Masterson , Mary-Louise Parker and Cicely Tyson . She has also written Fannie Flagg's Original Whistle-Stop Café Cookbook (1993), Welcome to the World, Baby Girl! (1998), Standing in the Rainbow (2002), A Redbird Christmas (2004), Can't Wait to Get to Heaven (2006), I Still Dream About You (2010), The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion (2013) and The Whole Town's Talking (2016). Her latest book, The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop ,
319-562: The 1991 motion picture Fried Green Tomatoes . She was nominated for an Academy Award for the screenplay adaptation. Flagg lives in California and Alabama. Born Patricia Neal in Birmingham, Alabama , Flagg is the only child of William Hurbert Neal Jr. and Marion Leona ( née LeGore). Aside from a brief period on the Gulf Coast near the town of Point Clear , Flagg spent her childhood in
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#1732844144253348-645: The Birmingham area. Encouraged by her father, Flagg became interested in writing and performing at an early age, writing her first play when she was 10. As a teen, she entered the Miss Alabama pageant, where she won a scholarship to a local acting school for one year. She began co-hosting a locally produced "Morning Show" on WBRC-TV in Birmingham, but when she was denied a raise, she quit her job and decided to move to New York City. As her acting career began, Flagg could not use her birth name professionally, as there
377-553: The Downstairs. When one of the performers got sick, Flagg went on in her place and caught the attention of Candid Camera creator Allen Funt , who happened to be in the audience that night. Soon after, Flagg was invited to be a staff writer on his show and later became a performer as well. In 1978, Flagg won first place in fiction for a short story that she had written at the Santa Barbara Writer's Conference. The work became
406-870: The U.S. House of Representatives (1975–1995). Tom Neal (1914–1972), American actor Ty Neal , American college baseball coach William Neal (born 1947), English painter and graphic designer Given name [ edit ] Neal Adams (1941–2022), American comic book artist and writer Neal Agarwal, creator of The Password Game and Infinite Craft Neal Ardley (born 1972), English footballer and manager of AFC Wimbledon Neal Baer (born 1955), American pediatrician and television writer and producer Neal Boortz (born 1945), American radio host Neal Brennan (born 1973), American writer, stand-up comedian, actor, director and producer Neal Carter (1902–1978), Canadian mountaineer Neal Casal (1968–2019), American guitarist, singer, songwriter and photographer Neal Cassady (1926–1968), American beatnik who
435-870: The U.S. House of Representatives (1975–1995). Tom Neal (1914–1972), American actor Ty Neal , American college baseball coach William Neal (born 1947), English painter and graphic designer Given name [ edit ] Neal Adams (1941–2022), American comic book artist and writer Neal Agarwal, creator of The Password Game and Infinite Craft Neal Ardley (born 1972), English footballer and manager of AFC Wimbledon Neal Baer (born 1955), American pediatrician and television writer and producer Neal Boortz (born 1945), American radio host Neal Brennan (born 1973), American writer, stand-up comedian, actor, director and producer Neal Carter (1902–1978), Canadian mountaineer Neal Casal (1968–2019), American guitarist, singer, songwriter and photographer Neal Cassady (1926–1968), American beatnik who
464-454: The basis for the novel Coming Attractions which was published in 1981 following the deaths of her father and mother. The book was reissued in 1992 under the title Flagg originally wanted to use, Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man . The autobiographical coming-of-age novel is written as a diary that starts in 1952 with an 11-year-old protagonist, Daisy Fay Harper. Daisy uses diary entries to tell
493-603: The free dictionary. Neal ( Neil ) is a given masculine name and surname of the Gaelic origin. The name is an Anglicisation of Niall which is of disputed derivation. The Irish name may be derived from words meaning "cloud", "passionate", "victory", "honour" or "champion". As a surname, Neil is traced back to Niall of the Nine Hostages who was an Irish king and eponymous ancestor of the Uí Néill and MacNeil kindred. Most authorities cite
522-447: The free dictionary. Neal ( Neil ) is a given masculine name and surname of the Gaelic origin. The name is an Anglicisation of Niall which is of disputed derivation. The Irish name may be derived from words meaning "cloud", "passionate", "victory", "honour" or "champion". As a surname, Neil is traced back to Niall of the Nine Hostages who was an Irish king and eponymous ancestor of the Uí Néill and MacNeil kindred. Most authorities cite
551-479: The great challenge of being a writer, saying, "I was, am, severely dyslexic and couldn't spell, still can't spell. So I was discouraged from writing and embarrassed." Even though it was clear that she had an affinity for crafting stories, her dyslexia stalled any possible writing career through most of the 1970s. It was not until a teacher spotted a pattern in Flagg's misspelled written answers on Match Game and sent her
580-2791: The meaning of Neal in the context of a surname as meaning champion. Surname [ edit ] Abbie Neal (1918–2004), American country music entertainer Adam Neal (born 1990), English rugby league player Alice B. Neal (1828–1863), American writer Arthur Neal (1903–1982), English footballer Blaine Neal (born 1978), American relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Bob Neal (Atlanta sportscaster) (born 1942), American sports broadcaster Bob Neal (Cleveland sportscaster) (1916–1983), American sports broadcaster Charles Lincoln "Link" Neal (born 1978), American internet personality Charlie Neal (1931–1996), American baseball player Daniel Neal (1678–1743), British historian David Dalhoff Neal (1838–1915), American artist, father of Max Neal Diane Neal (born 1976), American actress and political candidate Dylan Neal (born 1969), Canadian actor Edwin Neal (born 1945), American actor Elise Neal (born 1966), American actress Eric Neal (born 1924), Australian businessman Evan Neal (born 2000), American football player Frederick "Curly" Neal (1942–2020), American basketball player Gary Neal (born 1984), American basketball player Jackie Neal (1967–2005), American blues singer James Neal (disambiguation) Jeff Neal (born 1969), American drummer John Neal (disambiguation) Joseph Neal (1950–2017), American politician Keanu Neal (born 1995), American football player Kenny Neal (born 1957), American blues musician Larry Neal (1937–1981), American author Lorenzo Neal (born 1970), American football player Matt Neal (born 1966), British racing driver Max Neal (1865–1941), German playwright, son of David Dalhoff Neal Minnie E. Neal (1858–1945), American photographer and temperance leader Patricia Neal (1926–2010), Academy Award-winning American actress Patricia Neal (known as Fannie Flagg ) (born 1944), American novelist and actress Phil Neal (born 1951), English footballer Philip Neal , New York City Ballet principal dancer Raful Neal (1936–2004), American blues singer Rajion Neal (born 1992), American football player Richard Neal (born 1949), Democratic Representative representing Massachusetts' 2nd congressional district Ryan Neal (born 1995), American football player Scott Neal (born 1978), British actor Shay Neal (born 1990), New Zealand field hockey player Siran Neal (born 1994), American football player Stephen Neal (born 1976), American football player Stephen L. Neal (born 1934), former North Carolina Democrat in
609-2671: The meaning of Neal in the context of a surname as meaning champion. Surname [ edit ] Abbie Neal (1918–2004), American country music entertainer Adam Neal (born 1990), English rugby league player Alice B. Neal (1828–1863), American writer Arthur Neal (1903–1982), English footballer Blaine Neal (born 1978), American relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Bob Neal (Atlanta sportscaster) (born 1942), American sports broadcaster Bob Neal (Cleveland sportscaster) (1916–1983), American sports broadcaster Charles Lincoln "Link" Neal (born 1978), American internet personality Charlie Neal (1931–1996), American baseball player Daniel Neal (1678–1743), British historian David Dalhoff Neal (1838–1915), American artist, father of Max Neal Diane Neal (born 1976), American actress and political candidate Dylan Neal (born 1969), Canadian actor Edwin Neal (born 1945), American actor Elise Neal (born 1966), American actress Eric Neal (born 1924), Australian businessman Evan Neal (born 2000), American football player Frederick "Curly" Neal (1942–2020), American basketball player Gary Neal (born 1984), American basketball player Jackie Neal (1967–2005), American blues singer James Neal (disambiguation) Jeff Neal (born 1969), American drummer John Neal (disambiguation) Joseph Neal (1950–2017), American politician Keanu Neal (born 1995), American football player Kenny Neal (born 1957), American blues musician Larry Neal (1937–1981), American author Lorenzo Neal (born 1970), American football player Matt Neal (born 1966), British racing driver Max Neal (1865–1941), German playwright, son of David Dalhoff Neal Minnie E. Neal (1858–1945), American photographer and temperance leader Patricia Neal (1926–2010), Academy Award-winning American actress Patricia Neal (known as Fannie Flagg ) (born 1944), American novelist and actress Phil Neal (born 1951), English footballer Philip Neal , New York City Ballet principal dancer Raful Neal (1936–2004), American blues singer Rajion Neal (born 1992), American football player Richard Neal (born 1949), Democratic Representative representing Massachusetts' 2nd congressional district Ryan Neal (born 1995), American football player Scott Neal (born 1978), British actor Shay Neal (born 1990), New Zealand field hockey player Siran Neal (born 1994), American football player Stephen Neal (born 1976), American football player Stephen L. Neal (born 1934), former North Carolina Democrat in
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#1732844144253638-648: The original 1978 Broadway production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (succeeding Carlin Glynn ). She appeared in the films Five Easy Pieces (1970), Some of My Best Friends Are... (1971), Stay Hungry (1976), Grease (1978), and Crazy in Alabama (1999). As well as minor roles in various television shows, she appeared as the Amazon Doctor in the 1975 pilot The New Original Wonder Woman with Lynda Carter . She
667-512: The same given name or the same family name . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change that link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Neal&oldid=1224356459 " Categories : Given names Surnames English-language surnames Hidden categories: Articles with limited geographic scope from April 2024 Western culture-centric Articles with short description Short description
696-512: The same given name or the same family name . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change that link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Neal&oldid=1224356459 " Categories : Given names Surnames English-language surnames Hidden categories: Articles with limited geographic scope from April 2024 Western culture-centric Articles with short description Short description
725-402: The story of her alcoholic father's get-rich-quick schemes and her well-mannered mother. The book stayed on The New York Times bestseller list for 10 weeks. Perhaps her best-known novel, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe was published in 1987 and remained on The New York Times bestseller list for 36 weeks. It was praised by both Harper Lee and Eudora Welty . The novel
754-462: Was already a well-known actress named Patricia Neal registered with Actors' Equity . Having only an hour to choose a stage name, she selected the first name "Fannie" at the suggestion of her grandfather, who recalled it being used by many comediennes in the vaudeville circuit, and "Flagg" at the suggestion of a friend. During the 1960s, Flagg began writing skits for the New York nightclub Upstairs at
783-468: Was published in October 2020, and includes characters from Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe . During the 1970s, Flagg was a fixture on game show panels. She is best known for her appearances on the game show Match Game (normally occupying the lower right-hand seat next to regular panelist Richard Dawson ). Her stage acting credits include the short-lived 1978 Broadway play Patio/Porch and
812-1033: Was the basis for Jack Kerouac 's character Dean Moriarty Neal Marlens (born c. 1955/1956), American television producer, creator of The Wonder Years Neal McDonough (born 1966), American actor and producer Neal H. Moritz (born 1959), American film producer Neal Morse (born 1960), American singer and multi-instrumentalist musician and composer Neal Nelson , American basketball, tennis and golf coach and professor Neal Patterson (1949–2017), American businessman Neal Purvis (see Neal Purvis and Robert Wade ) (born 1961), British screenwriter Neal Shapiro (born 1945), American equestrian and Olympic medalist Neal Schon (born 1954), American rock guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist Neal Shusterman (born 1962), American writer of young-adult fiction Neal Stephenson (born 1959), American writer Neal Walk (1948–2015), American basketball center Neal Watlington (1922–2019), American Major League Baseball player Places [ edit ] Neal, Georgia ,
841-1033: Was the basis for Jack Kerouac 's character Dean Moriarty Neal Marlens (born c. 1955/1956), American television producer, creator of The Wonder Years Neal McDonough (born 1966), American actor and producer Neal H. Moritz (born 1959), American film producer Neal Morse (born 1960), American singer and multi-instrumentalist musician and composer Neal Nelson , American basketball, tennis and golf coach and professor Neal Patterson (1949–2017), American businessman Neal Purvis (see Neal Purvis and Robert Wade ) (born 1961), British screenwriter Neal Shapiro (born 1945), American equestrian and Olympic medalist Neal Schon (born 1954), American rock guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist Neal Shusterman (born 1962), American writer of young-adult fiction Neal Stephenson (born 1959), American writer Neal Walk (1948–2015), American basketball center Neal Watlington (1922–2019), American Major League Baseball player Places [ edit ] Neal, Georgia ,
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