Linda Lavin

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/linda-lavin

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Linda Lavin born?October 15, 1937
2. Where was Linda Lavin born?Portland, Maine, USA
3. What is the television breakthrough role?Alice Hyatt in the CBS sitcom 'Alice' (1976-1985)
4. What is the tony award winning role?Best Actress in a Play for 'Broadway Bound' (1987)
5. What show made Linda Lavin famous on TV?She became famous for playing Alice Hyatt on the sitcom "Alice" from 1976 to 1985.
6. How many seasons did the show "Alice" run?The show ran for nine seasons.

Sitcom: A genre of comedy characterized by recurring characters and a predictable, often humorous, plot structure.
Tony Award: An annual award presented in recognition of excellence in live Broadway theatre productions.
Drama Desk Awards: Awards presented annually to recognize outstanding achievement by professional theater artists in both Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.
Obie Awards: Awards honoring excellence in Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway theatre.