Kitty Carlisle Hart

Born: September 3, 1910 This post is a few months early, but I think a good tribute to this lady is in order no matter when it is posted. September 3, 2010 will mark the 100th anniversary of her birth... Her acting career began in the 1930's...between 1934 and 1935 she appeared in 5 films. She was also on Broadway between 1933 and 1937. Her other stage appearances took place in 1940, 1948, 1954, 1967 and 1983... On television she made guest appearances on such shows as "Cavalcade of Stars", "Toast of the Town" and "Kojak." She became best known for her work on television game shows... "The Match Game", "I've Got a Secret" and "What's My Line?" are among the three she appeared on most. Her largest claim to fame in the game show world was "To Tell the Truth." She was on the panel from 1957 to 1967, 1975 to 1977, 1980 to 1981, 1990 to 1991 and 2000... In 1993 she returned to the silver screen in Six Degrees of Separation. Her final film appearance was in 2002's Catch Me if You Can... Her private life included much participation with her home state of New York. She was a board member with Empire State College and she spent 20 years on the New York State Council of Arts. In 1991 she was awarded the National Medal of Arts by then President George H.W. Bush.. She passed away at age 96 on April 17, 2007... In Memoriam Remembers: Kitty Carlisle Hart

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