Of course, it was her delightful turn as quirky, kindhearted housekeeper-turned-housemother Edna Garrett a.k.a.
Mrs. Garrett, a.k.a.
Which, by the way, she says she always did willingly.
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I think its part of the package and its not a bother…
They smile when they see me.
Its just very beautiful, and I feel very blessed.
Plus, that worldwide recognition came in handy every now and then.
I was stuck with all this luggage which I couldnt possibly transport, she said.
These French girls kept going back and forth, back and forth.
Finally, they said, Are youMeesis Garratte?
They said, Oh, may we yo take a picture with you?
It was very helpful, if you know what I mean.
That was one of the perks.
It was a very sweet show and we didnt do anything that was too racy, she said.
We were interested in opening dialogue between parents and children.
Im very proud of it.
It was concerned with communicating to parents and children and everybody.
Theres nothing wrong with them theyre terrific but theyre different.
And what did Rae think that Mrs. G would be up to today?
Her moving answer did not involve running Ednas Edibles.
Getting the food out every day.
Or maybe shed be busy with the Meals on Wheels, cheering up the elderly, the sick.
Shed be doing something in service and trying to get everyones spirits up.
Thats something that Rae was always successful in doing every time she appeared on TV.
