When Nanette Fabray died on February 22 at age 97, most baby boomers hadn't a clue who she was. In her time, Fabray was an extraordinarily gifted singer, dancer, actress and comedian. In the 1940s, she shuttled between film parts and stage roles. In the '50s, she became a regular on early TV comedy shows, paving the way for Mary Tyler Moore's character …
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