For my loyal readers (and I thank you for that), you know that each month I write about one of my favorite memories which for the most part is about my longtime friends with whom I’ve worked.
This month I thought I’d write about a NEW friend of mine! Her name is Tina Cole and she is best remembered for playing Katie Miller, the wife of Robbie Douglas (Don Grady) in the popular TV show “My Three Sons” starring Fred MacMurray.
Tina had done a couple of episodes in the show and did such a wonderful job that she was then given a co-starring role as Robbie’s wife. The other sons besides Grady were Tim Considine, Stanley and Barry Livingston. By the way, Barry played the “adopted” son, when in real life, he was the actual brother of Stanley!
Tina also had a recurring role in the TV show “Hawaiian Eye” as well as roles in “The Rookies”, and “Adam 12.” Additionally, she was in a subgroup quartet of The King Family Singers called “The Four King Cousins.”
Not only is she a gifted actress and singer but she has a wonderful book available on Amazon called “My Three Lives.” It is a must read and I highly recommend it.
Even though we’re the same age and we both worked in Hollywood, for some reason, we had never met! I met her this past year when we did a wonderful convention called “Chiller.”
Then in April we were both at The Cherry Blossom Festival in Missouri and I can tell you that she is definitely a fan favorite! She is full of warmth, and love and just so much fun to be around.
We had dinner with some of the other invited guests such as Stanley Livingston, Cynthia Pepper (from “Kissin’s Cousins” with Elvis), Sandy Gimpel from Star Trek and Larry Matthews who played son Ritchie on The Dick Van Dyke show.
Did you ever meet someone whom you instantly loved because they just exuded love, laughter and happiness? For me, that would be Tina Cole and I am truly happy I got to meet her!
Until next time remember, there are two ways of spreading light. To be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it.
