Gail June Edwards
File:Gail June Edwards.jpg
Born (1952-09-27) September 27, 1952 (age 64)
Coral Gables, Florida
Residence Sedona, AZ - Miami, FL
Occupation Actress, Singer-songwriter
Known for Appearing in situation comedies throughout the 80’s and mid-90’s
Spouse(s) Robert Decker
Parent(s) Dr. and Mrs. Robert V. Edwards
Website www.GailEdwards.com

Gail June Edwards (born September 27, 1952) is a retired American actress best known for her roles as Dot Higgins in ABC's It's a Living, Sharon Lemure in NBC's Blossom, and Vicky Larson in ABC's Full House.

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Early life and career[edit]

Edwards, a native Floridian, was raised in Coral Gables and caught the performing bug early in life. She had her father hang the curtain and lights while she choreographed, costumed, and starred in her own neighborhood musicals. In the sixth grade, Edwards played “Little Mary” in The Women at the Coconut Grove Playhouse where famed theater producer-playwright George Abbott came backstage to single out her performance. This appearance became her launching pad for numerous industrial films and local television commercials in South Florida.

In 1970, after graduating from the University of Miami, Cum Laude, Edwards wrote, produced, and starred in the off-Broadway musical Becoming. It won the Miami Herald Critics’ Choice award three times before the musical debuted in New York. While in New York, Edwards signed with the LeMond/Zetter Management Group. Soon afterwards, she landed the role of “Sandy” opposite Peter Gallagher in Broadway's national tour of Grease. After producing and starring in two additional productions, The Good One and Vanities, both earning her the Drama-Logue Critics' Award, Edwards turned her focus toward television.

Upon moving to Los Angeles in 1976, Edwards signed with the Ro Diamond Agency (later with the Gersh Agency) and immediately began landing guest-star roles on such televisions series as Happy Days, Lou Grant, M*A*S*H and Taxi.

In 1979, Edwards auditioned for a Witt-Thomas production in which she landed the role of “Dot Higgins” on ABC’s It’s a Living. During this six-year run, Edwards appeared in many movies-of-the-week along with numerous other guest-star appearances in such series as Benson, Buffalo Bill, Doogie Howser, M.D., Knight Rider, Night Court and the premiere episode of Amazing Stories, directed by Steven Spielberg.

Upon moving to the Southwest in 1994, Edwards retired from showbiz while concluding her last two roles, portraying the engaged Vicky Larson on ABC’s Full House and Sharon Lemure, the fast-talking mother of Six Lemure on NBC’s Blossom.

Filmography[edit]

Television/Film Appearances - Alphabetized
Title Director Role Airing Year
A Quiet Little Neighborhood, A Perfect Little Murder Anson Williams Judy Lipton MOW - ABC 1990
Amazing Stories Steven Spielberg Joleen NBC 1985
Barnaby Jones Kenneth C. Gilbert Karen Webster CBS 1979
Benson Gilbert Moses Linda NBC 1984
Big Brother Jake Gary Shimokawa Suzie Family Channel 1990
Blinded by the Light John A. Alonzo Zora MOW - CBS 1980
Blossom Bill Bixby, Ted Wass Sharon Lemure NBC 1991–1993
Brothers Gary Nardino Liza Showtime 1984
Buffalo Bill Tom Patchett Reporter NBC 1983
Danny Thomas: Young & Foolish Buddy Bregman Gail CBS 1978
Doogie Howser, M.D. Stephen Cragg Mrs. Fukes ABC 1992
Duet Lee Shallat-Chemel Dr. Dellerton FOX 1989
Full House Joel Zwick Vicky Larson ABC 1990–1993
Get Crazy Allan Arkush Willy Loman Film 1983
Happy Days Jerry Paris Loretta ABC 1980
In Self Defense Bruce Seth Green Alice Miller MOV - NBC 1987
It's a Living / Making a Living J.D. Lobue, John Bowab, Jay Sandrich Dot Higgins ABC - Syndication 1980 - 1982 / 1985 - 1989
J.O.E. and the Colonel • Humanoid Defender Ron Satlof Dr. Lena Gant MOV - ABC 1985
Jennifer Slept Here John Bowab Pam Wilson NBC 1983
Just Married Bill Foster Linda Altobello Pilot - NBC 1985
Knight Rider Robert Foster Flannery Roe NBC 1983
Lou Grant Alexander Singer Karen CBS 1977
M*A*S*H Charles S. Dubin Marina Ryan CBS 1981
New Love, American Style Lee Bernhardi Lucy ABC 1986
Night Court Jim Drake Tracy Knight NBC 1989
Starting Fresh Bob Claver Gale CBS 1979
Taxi James Burrows Denise ABC 1978
The Family Man Richard Correll Hilary Kozak CBS 1990
The Last Resort Asaad Kelada Beverly CBS 1979
Three's a Crowd Lee Shallat-Chemel Dorothy ABC 1985
Touched by an Angel Tim Van Patten Barbara Archibald CBS 1994
Tough Cookies Paul Krasny Diane Taylor NBC 1986
When the Whistle Blows Edward Parone Jolene Jennings ABC 1980
Working Stiffs Norman Abbott Sandy CBS 1979
You are the Jury Burt Brinckerhoff Maggie Henshaw NBC 1986
Television Commercials - Alphabetized
Title Appearing with Role Year Notes
Bold Detergent Solo Mother 1978
Canon Copiers Jack Klugman Executive 1988
Dr. Pepper Chuck McCann Esmeralda 1984 Clio Award
Johnson's Baby Shampoo Solo Teenager 1976
Kodak David Copperfield Pitchwoman 1984
Sizzler N/A Secretary 1986
Herself - Alphabetized
Title Notes
Celebrity Family Feud It’s a Living vs. Dallas
E! True Hollywood Story Blossom biography interview
The John Davidson Show It's a Living cast interview
TV’s Bloopers & Practical Jokes Guest Host

Other points of interest[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Gail Edwards at the Internet Movie Database
  2. Gail Edwards at TVGuide.com
  3. Gail Edwards at TV.com

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