Louise DuArt
Encyclopedia
Louise DuArt is an American
comedian
and impersonator.
She began her career on the children's show, The Krofft Supershow, playing Nashville, a member of the fictional band, Kaptain Kool and the Kongs; she later worked on Krofft's last kid's show, The Krofft Superstar Hour
, in which Kaptain Kool and the Kongs were replaced with the Bay City Rollers
. She however, remained as a voice.
Some of her notable impersonations are Edith Bunker
, George Burns
, Judge Judy
, Joan Rivers
and Barbara Walters
. DuArt toured with Harvey Korman
and Tim Conway
from 2001 through 2005. DuArt now makes appearances on many religious-themed programs and events.
United States
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comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
and impersonator.
She began her career on the children's show, The Krofft Supershow, playing Nashville, a member of the fictional band, Kaptain Kool and the Kongs; she later worked on Krofft's last kid's show, The Krofft Superstar Hour
The Krofft Superstar Hour
The Krofft Superstar Hour is a Saturday morning children's variety show, produced by Sid and Marty Krofft. After eight episodes, the show was renamed The Bay City Rollers Show. It aired for one season from September 9, 1978 to November 28, 1979 on NBC.-Background:The show is essentially a...
, in which Kaptain Kool and the Kongs were replaced with the Bay City Rollers
Bay City Rollers
The Bay City Rollers were a Scottish pop band who were most popular in the 1970s. The British Hit Singles & Albums noted that they were "tartan teen sensations from Edinburgh", and were "the first of many acts heralded as the 'Biggest Group since The Beatles' and one of the most screamed-at...
. She however, remained as a voice.
Some of her notable impersonations are Edith Bunker
Edith Bunker
Edith Bunker is a fictional 1970s sitcom character on All in the Family , played by Jean Stapleton. She was the wife of Archie Bunker , mother of Gloria Stivic, mother-in-law of Michael "Meathead" Stivic, and, after 1975, grandmother of Joey Stivic...
, George Burns
George Burns
George Burns , born Nathan Birnbaum, was an American comedian, actor, and writer.He was one of the few entertainers whose career successfully spanned vaudeville, film, radio, television and movies, with and without his wife, Gracie Allen. His arched eyebrow and cigar smoke punctuation became...
, Judge Judy
Judith Sheindlin
Judith Sheindlin, better known as Judge Judy, is an American lawyer, judge, television personality, and author. Since 1996, Sheindlin has presided over her own syndicated courtroom show, Judge Judy, and is well known for her no-nonsense legal style and powerful personality, sharpness, and quick...
, Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers is an American comedian, television personality and actress. She is known for her brash manner; her loud, raspy voice with a heavy New York accent; and her numerous cosmetic surgeries...
and Barbara Walters
Barbara Walters
Barbara Jill Walters is an American broadcast journalist, author, and television personality. She has hosted morning television shows , the television newsmagazine , former co-anchor of the ABC Evening News, and current contributor to ABC News.Walters was first known as a popular TV morning news...
. DuArt toured with Harvey Korman
Harvey Korman
Harvey Herschel Korman was an American comedic actor who performed in television and movie productions beginning in 1960...
and Tim Conway
Tim Conway
Thomas Daniel "Tim" Conway is an American comedian and actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms, films and television. Conway is best known for his role as the inept second-in-command officer, Ensign Charles Parker, to Lt...
from 2001 through 2005. DuArt now makes appearances on many religious-themed programs and events.
Television
- Family GuyFamily GuyFamily Guy is an American animated television series created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series centers on the Griffins, a dysfunctional family consisting of parents Peter and Lois; their children Meg, Chris, and Stewie; and their anthropomorphic pet dog Brian...
(Voice) (2001) - BonkersBonkers- Television :* Bonkers , a Disney animated series* Bonkers , an ITV comedy series* Bonkers!, a 1979 ATV variety show starring The Hudson Brothers* "Bonkers", a pricing game from The Price Is Right- Music :...
(Voice) (1993) - Garfield and FriendsGarfield and FriendsGarfield and Friends is an American animated television series based on the comic strip Garfield by Jim Davis. The show was produced by Film Roman, in association with United Feature Syndicate and Paws, Inc., and ran on CBS Saturday mornings from September 17, 1988 to December 10, 1994, with...
(Voice) (1993) - Tiny Toon AdventuresTiny Toon AdventuresSteven Spielberg Presents Tiny Toon Adventures, usually referred to as Tiny Toon Adventures or simply Tiny Toons, is an American animated television series created by Tom Ruegger and produced by Amblin Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation. It began production as a result of Warner Bros....
(voice) (1993) - Louise DuArt: The Mouth That RoaredLouise DuArt: The Mouth That RoaredLouise DuArt: The Mouth That Roared is a 1989 Showtime special featuring Louise DuArt's spot-on impersonations of Woody Allen, Dr. Ruth, Carol Burnette, Barbra Streisand, Cher, Tammy Faye Bakker, George Burns, Gracie Allen and many more.-Synopsis:...
(1989, Showtime Special) - Rodeo DriveRodeo Drive (game show)Rodeo Drive was a cable game show that pitted three contestants against each other in a game based on the world famous street of the same name. It was recorded in CBS Television City's Stage 43 in Los Angeles....
(1990) - Cafe DuArt
- Living the Life
- D.C. FolliesD.C. FolliesD.C. Follies is a syndicated sitcom which aired from 1987–1989 and was set in a Washington, D.C. bar, where bartender Fred Willard would welcome puppet caricatures of that day's politicians and celebrities. The humor tended to be on the satirical side, often taking potshots at politicians and the...
(voice) (1987) - Hollywood SquaresHollywood SquaresHollywood Squares is an American panel game show in which two contestants play tic-tac-toe to win cash and prizes. The "board" for the game is a 3 × 3 vertical stack of open-faced cubes, each occupied by a celebrity seated at a desk and facing the contestants...
(panelist) (1986–1989, 2004) - Off the Wall (1986)
- The Krofft Superstar HourThe Krofft Superstar HourThe Krofft Superstar Hour is a Saturday morning children's variety show, produced by Sid and Marty Krofft. After eight episodes, the show was renamed The Bay City Rollers Show. It aired for one season from September 9, 1978 to November 28, 1979 on NBC.-Background:The show is essentially a...
(1978) - American BandstandAmerican BandstandAmerican Bandstand is an American music-performance show that aired in various versions from 1952 to 1989 and was hosted from 1956 until its final season by Dick Clark, who also served as producer...
(guest with Kaptain Kool & the Kongs) (1977) - Kaptain Kool and the Kongs Present ABC All-Star Saturday (1977)
- The Krofft SupershowThe Krofft SupershowThe Krofft Supershow is a Saturday morning children's variety show, produced by Sid and Marty Krofft. It aired for two seasons from September 11, 1976 to September 2, 1978 on ABC.-Background:...
(1976) - Jimmy Osmond Presents ABC's Saturday Sneak Peek (1976)
- The World of Sid and Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl (1973)
The Stage
- Together Again
- Many Voices Of Louise DuArt
- Glued To The Tube
- Catskills On Broadway
- Dreamstuff
- Me & Jezebel