Jeanne Little
Jeanne Mitchell (11 May 19387 November 2020), professionally known as
Jeanne Little (pronounced 'Jeanie Little'), was an Australian entertainer, comedienne and television personality who won the
Gold Logie award in 1977 (a dual honour that year with
Don Lane winning as Best Male Personality). Her first success on television was on ''
The Mike Walsh Show'' which earned her the Gold Logie plus two other Logies. Other television of appearances include ''
Midday with Ray Martin'' and ''
GMA with Bert Newton''. She became well known for her flamboyant outfits, over-the-top personality and her trademark catch phrase said in a drawling speech of "Oh Dahling".
She was a regular panel member on the talk show ''
Beauty and the Beast'', during the tenure of "Beasts"
Stan Zemanek and
Doug Mulray.
She became known internationally after appearing on Sir
Michael Parkinson's
eponymous chat show. Her success transferred to cabaret and theatre when she landed roles on ''
Jerry's Girls'', ''Legends'' and ''Marlene – A Tribute to Dietrich''.
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