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Florence Henderson
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Florence Henderson's multi-faceted career encompasses over three decades of extraordinary work on stage, screen and television, earning her the trust of millions of fans of all ages. Although she is known around the world for her role as Carol Brady on television's "The Brady Bunch," her performing career before and since the popular series has flourished because of her talent, professionalism and universal appeal.
Henderson was most recently seen as the former co-host of NBC's "Later Today" and was also a contributor on the "Today" show. She also co-produced nine seasons of the Nashville Network cooking, comedy and talk show, "Country Kitchen," where her guests included such country and pop stars as Randy Travis, Garth Brooks, Jim Nabors, Barbara Mandrell, and Tammy Wynette. The show's success inspired Henderson to write her cookbook, A Little Cooking, A Little Talking and A Whole Lot of Fun. Demand for the book was so great that she was asked to share her short-cuts in the kitchen, resulting in the new cookbook and 26 part Public Television series called "Florence Henderson's Short-Cut Cooking." She can now be seen every month on The Shop At Home Network with her own line of jewelry and accessories, "Out And About with Florence Henderson."
Henderson's story extends beyond show business. She began to notice a loss of hearing that developed during her run in "The King and I." The situation progressed almost to the point of deafness before a hereditary condition called otosclerosis was discovered to be the cause and was corrected through surgery. Her recovery has lead to a long association with the House Ear Institute. Her other humanitarian activities include 20 years as a national co-host of the United Cerebral Palsy Telethon and fundraising for the City of Hope. Henderson has been a longtime proponent of the benefits of hypnotherapy since it freed her from stage fright and a fear of flying so severe it almost ended her career. Her enthusiasm led to her becoming a hypnotherapist herself, a certification that was also held by her late husband, John Kappas.
With the trust of audiences everywhere, whether on stage, screen, television or the printed page, Henderson's many devoted fans can count on her to continue sharing the many talents she possesses and the warmth and exuberance with which she does so. As an actress, singer and author, her sincerity, enthusiasm and commitment to quality and craftsmanship has made Florence Henderson one of the most respected and well-liked performers of our time.