JoBeth Williams

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stars  Supposedly turned down the lead in the sitcom "Murphy Brown" (1988), which had been created by Diane English with JoBeth in mind.

stars  Born in Houston, Texas.

stars  She was inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in March 2006 in Austin, Texas.

stars  Her very first television role was on the Boston produced, first run syndicated children's television series; Jabberwocky (1977). The show featured live actors, puppets, musical numbers, and cartoon segments. Williams joined the cast of "Jabberwocky" in season two, replacing Joanne Sopko, the first season hostess. The show ran until 1978.

stars  Jobeth's part in The Dogs of War (1980) was significantly cut in the American version released but much less so in the British version. Steven Spielberg happened to catch the unedited version in London and immediately cast her as the down-to-earth mom whose family is tormented by apparitions in Poltergeist (1982).