Loni Anderson

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/loni-anderson

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 Loni Anderson born?August 5, 1945
2. Where was Loni Anderson born?Saint Paul, Minnesota
3. Who is Loni Anderson?Loni Anderson is a famous actress who became well known for her role as Jennifer Marlowe on the TV show WKRP in Cincinnati.
4. What was her most famous role?Her most famous role was playing Jennifer Marlowe, the smart and glamorous receptionist on WKRP in Cincinnati from 1978 to 1982.

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