How To Succeed With Girls

Eddi-Rue McClanahan (February 21, 1934 - June 3, 2010) was an American actress, primarily known for her work in television sitcoms. She portrayed Vivian Harmon on Maude (1972-1978), Aunt Fran Crowley on Mama's Family (1983-1984), and Blanche Devereaux on both The Golden Girls (1985-1992) and its spin-off The Golden Palace (1992-1993). For her performance as Blanche Devereaux, McClanahan received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, winning the award in 1987.