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Encyclopedia > Henny Backus

Henny Backus (March 21, 1911 - December 9, 2004) was a Broadway showgirl in the 1960s, where she performed with Earl Carroll's Vanities. She was also the wife of Jim Backus. She co-starred with her husband in television's "Blondie" sitcom of the 1960s. March is the third month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... Events By place Roman Empire Revolt of the Aedui under Julius Florus and Julius Sacrovir, suppressed by Gaius Silius Tiberius is a Roman Consul for the fourth time. ... 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... For other uses, see 9 (disambiguation). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Broadway theatre[1] is often considered the highest professional form of theatre in the United States. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... James Gilmore Backus (February 25, 1913 in Cleveland Ohio - July 3, 1989 In Los Angeles, California). ... Blondie is a 1938 movie directed by Frank Strayer, based on the comic strip of the same name. ... A sitcom or situation comedy is a genre of comedy performance originally devised for radio but today typically found on television. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ...


The Backus's co-wrote several humorous books, including Only When I Laugh.


Backus wrote Care for the Caretaker, documenting her husband's battle with Parkinson's Disease and offering practical solutions for those facing such dilemmas. In 1989, her husband died from complications of pneumonia. Upon her death at age 93 in 2004 from additional strokes she was buried with her husband Jim Backus in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Pneumonia is an illness of the lungs and respiratory system in which the alveoli (microscopic air-filled sacs of the lung responsible for absorbing oxygen from the atmosphere) become inflamed and flooded with fluid. ... James Gilmore Backus (February 25, 1913 in Cleveland Ohio - July 3, 1989 In Los Angeles, California). ... Cemetery view looking South-East. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...


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Jim Backus (942 words)
He was survived by his wife of 46 years, Henny Backus, a former Broadway showgirl in the 1920s, where she performed with Earl Carroll 's Vanities.
Henny Backus co-starred with Jim Backus in television's Blondie sitcom of the 1960s.
Henny Backus herself passed away at the age of 93 in December of 2004, after suffering a series of strokes.
Jim Backus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (219 words)
Jim Backus (February 25, 1913–July 3, 1989) was a radio, television and movie actor, and voice actor.
Backus had an extensive career and worked steadily in Hollywood over five decades.
Backus was seen in the Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode Angels Revenge.
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