better known as carol brady on "the brady bunch"... died of heart failure last night in los angeles.. surrounded by family and friends. she was 82-years-old.... stephanie elam reports how the brady bunch star made her way through an incredible career. natsot: the brady bunch theme that lovely lady is america's favorite mom - carol brady - on the 19-70's hit t-v sitcom, the brady bunch. but her real story wasn't so ideal. born in 19-34 in dale, indiana, henderson grew up poor, with an alcoholic father and a mother who left when she was just 12-years old. henderson used her singing talent to entertain the family and help make ends meet. (florence henderson / no font): "i dont ever hat. and i would sing for groceries." natsot: oklahoma her big break came in 1951 when she landed a starring role in rodgers and hammerstein's "oklahoma." the singer-turned-actor then took her talents to t-v. in 19-59 she was on set as n-b-c's "today girl" and she became the first woman to guest host the tonight show in 19-62. then in 1969 - henderson became ca

>> nancy: that lovely lady is florence henderson, who played america's favorite mom carol brady on the 1970's hit tv sitcom "the brady bunch." her real store rir wasn't so ideal. born in 1934 in indiana, henderson grew up poor with an alcoholic father and a mother who left when she was just 12 years old. talent to entertain the family and help make ends meet. >> i don't ever remember not singing. i would sing and pass the hat. i'd sing for groceries. >> nancy: the singer-turned actress then took her talents to tv. in 1959 she was nbc's "today" girl and she became first woman to co-host "the tonight show" in 1962. then in 1969, henderson became carol brady. >> i created the kind of mother that i wished i'd had and i think that everyone longed >> nancy: henderson continued to act and sing on tv for decades after the brady bunch. she even cha cha chad her way into living rooms in 2010 on "dancing with the stars." henderson had four children with her first husband ira bernstein. she met her second husband while undergoing treatment for stage fright and fear of flying. >> people used to kid

the decades following the show, henderson never shied away from limelight returning to her iconic carol brady for multiple spinoffs of "the brady bunch." but even before she became a brady, henderson seemed destined for show business. >> i don't ever remember not singing and i would sing in pass the hat and for groceries. >> reporter: henderson's career took off at the age of 19 on broadway when she landed a leading role in "oklahoma" in 1951. ♪ oklahoma >> reporter: becoming a bonified star on stage, her tv career progressed as she became nbc's "today" girl in 1959 and broke barriers as the first woman to guest host "the tonight show" for johnny carson. henderson earned her star on the hollywood walk of fame in 1996. and recently danced her way back into the spotlight on "dancing with the stars." henderson is survived by her four children. she'll be remembered most as america's favorite mom. ♪ i want to be loved by you, just you and nobody else but you ♪ >> "variety" is reporting that florence henderson was at "dancing with the stars" on monday night supporting maureen mccormack. maureen twe

"carol brady" and the rest of her brood returned in various forms over the decades. another one of the shows biggest starts "maureen marcia.. reacted to florence's death on twitter.. posting this picture of the two of them.. with the caption, "you are in my heart forever".. henderson earned a star on the hollywood walk of fame in 19-96. she was 82 years old.. closer to home.. crews were on scene of a bus fire in riverview this morning.. hillsborough county fire says the fire could have been a lot worse... it was near a storage area for carinval trailers.. no investigation is now underway.. in pinellas county.. deputies are investigating what caused a boat to crash into two docks.. and keep going.. the crash happened at boca ciega avenue near the madiera beach marina. deputies found, and arrsted the boater just before 9 last night... he was in his boat at the time without its lights on. the man's name has not been released. president elect donald trump remains at his mar- a-lago estate in palm beach this morning.. he spent on thursday he tweeted about trying to get th

florence henderson-- best known for her role as carol brady on "the brady bunch" has died. she was 82 years old. we're taking a look back on her life coming up in just a bit. there is a thirsty crowd outside lakefront brewery this morning...and some of them have been lined up for hours. they're eager to get a taste of lakeront's one -day- only black friday brew! deandra corinthios is live there shopping... lakefront sells limited edition black friday beer one day only. this will be the 6th year in a row and each year the lines are longer! people start lining up around midnight. brewery opens their doors at 8 on deals...instead of brews...black friday deals in full swing right now. our carl deffenbaugh is live at toys r us this morning. carl is live at the toys r us at 3900 s. 27th st. in milwaukee for black friday. stores remain open through chicago leaves a 19-year old dead... but first-- a holiday football tournament-- turns tragic. jessob is in the newsroom with the latest. two people are dead and four others injured after a shooting in louisville. and police continue to

her manager says florence henderson - who was carol brady on "the brady bunch" - died of heart failure last night. she was 82. as stephanie elam reports, henderson came from a simple background... but reached for the stars. natsot: the brady bunch theme that lovely lady is florence henderson, who played america's favorite mom - carol brady - on the 19-70's hit t-v sitcom, the brady bunch. but her born in 19-34 in dale, indiana, henderson grew up poor, with an alcoholic father and a mother who left when she was just 12-years old. henderson used her singing talent to entertain the family and help make ends meet. florence henderson / no font : "i dont ever remember not singing. and i would sing and pass the hat. and i would sing for groceries."natsot: oklahoma her big break came in 1951 when she landed a starring role in rodgers and singer-turned-actor then took her talents to t-v. in 19-59 she was on set as n-b-c's "today girl" and she became the first woman to guest host the tonight show in 19- 62. then in 1969 - henderson became carol brady. florence henderson / no font : "i created th

actress florence henderson, who played carol brady on "the brady bunch" has died. she died of heart failure last night in the hospital in los angeles. she was arguably the most famous, beloved tv mom. she started her role as carol brady her own mother left her family when she was a little girl in the actress later said that carol brady was essentially, the mom she always wished she had.>>> let's begin with the broncos. they are finally getting healthy on the defense side. we introduce you to the new a struggle.>>reporter: during this holiday week, thomas gafford was hunting, so too were the broncos, they were seeking a long step in with casey kreiter out with a injury. they called them, he jumped on a plane and now key member of the broncos in a potential low-scoring game. >> there's no way to know that opportunity will present itself.>>reporter: it came at the expense of darius kilgo he was cut to make room and it helped that will this back and he told me he wasn't missing this sunday's game. >> we know how good we can be in there have been a lot of it will be un.

carol brady. >>i created the kind of mother that i wish i had had and i think everyone loves for -- to act and sing on t-v for decades after the brady bunch. she even cha-cha'd her way into our living rooms in 20-10 on dancing with the stars. natsot: "dancing with the children with her first husband, ira bernstein.she met her second husband, hypnotherapist john kappas, while undergoing treatment for stage fright and a fear of flying.(florence henderson): "people used to kid john and say, you hypnotized her!"the treatment worked so well, henderson became a certified hypnotherapist herself. henderson became a patient of a different kind when at the height of her career - she started to lose her hearing. (florence henderson / no font): "you can't imagine for someone who makes living through music, when you all of the violin, it is the most terrifying feeling in the world."doctors discovered she had an ear diseasea&but after multiple surgeries, steel and teflon in both of my ears, i can cook in both ea

she will be forever remembered as carol brady. >> she was working on projects up until her death. more on her remarkable life from george pennacchio. ♪ here's the story of a lovely lady ♪ ♪ who was bringing up three very lovely girls ♪ >> reporter: florence henderson would eventually become a tv legend for her work as carol brady on "the brady bunch." the show hit the air in 1969 and has pretty much been airing in reruns around the world ever since. in recent years florence took the floor competing on her favorite show "dancing with the stars." she loved it and she loved being a part of it. she was just in the audience monday night rooting on her friends and earlier this season she appeared with her "brady bunch" tv daughter maureen mccormick in a number and miles an hour told me no was a woman who was filled with love and goodness and a huge heart and she spread it everywhere. she was a dear friend to me, sister, mother and someone i loved and admired so much. she will be in my heart forever. i am so grateful for her friendship. her career lasted more than six decades. >> well, m

she's best known for her role as carol brady the mother on the hit show the brady bunch. in her later years she made guest experiences on shows like just an amazing talent and definitely will be missed. >>> black friday has arrived. local stores, malls and outlet's are packed across the country this morning. the bay area is no different with everyone looking for those deep discounts. >> taking you to the sky here's a look over the tampa premium outlet's from eagle 8 hd. a lot of folks out there this morning. i understand they've been going all night out there. why were we sleeping? news channel 8 ryan hughes isiv and ryan, still a lot people out there? . >> yeah, there are dozens if not hundred dollars here at this hour. i'll step out of the way and show you a live look at the tampa premium outlet's. this place has been open all night many people here looking for bargains at this point. let's go to eagle 8 hd which is overhead right now. last night lines snake around the place. expected here soon when the sun comes up. we just spoke to 3 family members from hillsborough c

florence henderson, known as america's mom and her iconic role as carol brady on "the brady bunch" has passed away. the legendary actress of stage and screen died of heart failure at a los angeles hospital overnight. she was 82 years young. a family spokesman says she hadn't been sick and her death comes as total and utter shock. stephanie elam looks at this whole so wholesome star who went from stage to screen. >> reporter: florence henderson was one of television's most iconic mothers, carol brady. >> what's in it? >> you'll find out. >> good luck on your debate today, jan. >> thank you, do i look okay, mom? >> sweetheart, you look lovely. don't be nervous about a thing. >> reporter: stars as the matriarch of a blended family, her career would forever be defined by her character on the 1970s family comedy "the brady bunch." >> i created the kind of mother that i wished i'd had and i think everyone longs for. >> reporter: taking on the role was something henderson embraced. >> i get so much fan mail from all over the world and everybody wants a hug from me. and i hug everybody. >> rep

actress florence henderson played carol brady on "the brady bunch." her manager says henderson died of heart failure last night. stephanie elam reports henderson came from a simple background but reached for the stars. ?? >> that lovely lady is florence henderson who played america's favorite mom carol brady on the bunch." but her real story wasn't so ideal. born in 1934 in dale, indiana, henderson grew up poor with an alcoholic father and a mother who left when she was just 12-years old. henderson used her singing talent to entertain the family and help make ends meet. >> i don't ever remember not singing and i would sing and pass the hat and i would sing for groceries. in rodgers and hammerstein's "oklahoma." the singer turned actor then took her talents to tv. in 1959 she was on set as nbc's "today girl" and she became the first woman to guest host the tonight show in 1962. then in 1969, henderson became carol brady. >> i created the kind of mother that i wished i'd had, and i think everyone longs for. i get so much fan mail from all over the world

she was best known for playing the role carol brady. everybody heard of "the brady brunch." yeah, she's an icon of our time. she's be missed. she has say before that her tv kid, carol brady, they are her family. maureen mccormick tweeted out, she was my dear friends and i will miss you dearly and barry williams who played her tv son, he tweeted deeply sad, florence was one of the gracious people i ever known and proud to call her mom. he's not the only person considered her a mom. we grew up watching her and she was a mom to many. >> i grew up with carol brady and it was not just back in the '80s. her career, you had just said, she had a talk show and a cooking show. how does she remain in the public eye and staying relevant in all these years. >> that's how she managed to do it. she's so diverse. she acted and she was on the "today" show and she was hosting a cooking show. that's how she kept herself in the public eye by being a sea versatile woman. thanks so much tammy. you know what today is. black friday. it is in full force right now sneakers on in the mall, knack, the

decades following the show, henderson never shied away from the limelight, returning to her beloved carol brady jauchs of "the brady show". ♪ my lucky star >> reporter: but before the she became a brady, henderson seemed destined for show business. >> i don't ever remember not singing and i would sing in pass the hat and sing for groceries. >> reporter: henderson's career took off at the age of 19 when she landed a leading role in rodgers & hammerstein's "oklahoma" in 1951. ♪ oklahoma >> reporter: becoming a bona fide broadway star, her tv career progressed becoming nbc's "today" girl in 1959. and she broke barriers as the first woman to guest host "the tonight show" in 1962. henderson earned her star on the hollywood walk of fame in 1996, and danced her way to a new generation of fans on "dancing with the stars" in 2010. [ cheers and applause ] >> reporter: today, america mourns the loss of everyone's favorite mom. ♪ i want to be loved by you, gist you and nobody else but you ♪ i want to be loved by you alone ♪ >> reporter: and a whole new generation of people saw her on d d "dancing with the

the decades following the show, henderson never shied away from limelight returning to her iconic carol bradyspinoffs of "the brady bunch." but even before she became a brady, henderson seemed destined for show business. >> i don't ever remember not singing and i

she is best known as carol brady the matriarch of "the brady bunch." she was 82. >>> a california mom who vanished while jogging three weeks ago has been found alive. investigators say sherri papini's kidnappers released her on the side of a road bound with restraints. >>> re 137 million of us to make purchases this weekend. some shoppers and some retail chains got a jump on holiday sales, and this was one scene at walmart. yeah, last night was a busy night. >>> okay, taking a look at today's weather, we expect heavy rain in the pacific northwest. cold in the upper midwest. rain and snow around the great lakes. rain in west texas and showers along the east coast. 38 in minneapolis. >>> finally for us, the late night comics take on the news of >> trump's front-runner to lead the department of homeland security appears to be kansas secretary of state and middle school football coach who is not allowed on the field anymore kris kobach. something tells me he came prepared with a strategic plan for the first 365 days, and by something tells me, i mean this

henderson famous for playing carol brady on "the brady bunch" and the show's many sfinoffs. >> mr. chairman, fellow architects and mike brady it gives me great pleasure to tell you that i found your speech. >> oh! great, honey, where'd you find it. >> it was in a very strange place. >> where did you find it? >> your brief case. >> oh, how dumb. oh, sweetheart, you are a life saver. mmm. >> is that all i get? >> she was also t first "today" show girl as they were nope in the 1960sing to weather and also light news. she was the first woman to host "the to the show" for vacationing johnny carson. henderson was a mainstay on the small screen appearing on "dancing with the stars" in 2010 and hosting the florence henderson show and who is cooking with florence henner itson on retirement living tv until her death. maureen mccormick tweeted "florence henderson was a dear friend for so very many years and in my heart forever. love and hugs to her family. i'll miss you dearly." the anational ka cad me of television arts and sciences called her one of the truly great entertainers not only ame

as carol brady died last night at a hospital in los angeles. henderson's manager says she had suffered from heart failure. ? here's the story of a lovely lady ? ? who was bringing up three very lovely girls ? >> reporter: florence henderson cemented her mark as one of america's favorite moms when she took on the role of carol brady on >> jan, you're not in anybody's shadow. marsha is three years older than you. >> reporter: the wholesome television mother got her start on broadway as a teenager in the '50s. but it was the sitcom that propelled her to star.com. >> it represents what every child wishes they had, a loving family. the kids get along. you teach them how to tell the honor your parents and respect your teachers and elders. >> reporter: henderson played the single mother of three daughters who married a widowed father with three sons. it depicted the joys and pitfalls of merging two families. starting in 1969, it lasted for five seasons. >> i can't tell you how many young parents tell me that their kids watch the show, because there's

henderson said she portrayed carol brady as the mom she never had. a reminder of the headlines we are following this hour. plot, aoiled terrorist prosecutor says the five terror suspect had been guided by islamic state in iraq in syria via encrypted messages. alain juppe and francois fillon squared off last night in a televised debate ahead of sunday's primaries. and people are forced from their homes in israel as fires threatening haifa. time to get some business news with charles. thank you is over in the u.s., and now it is time for black friday. >> people are barely recovering from their turkey-induced, and they are getting in stores around the united states. some bargain hunters have been camping outside shops for several days to get their hands on their favorite products. as brian quinn explains, it looks like this you will be a good one for retailers. >> black friday, the annual post thanks giving retail fre nzy, is officially underway in america. some have waited outdoors for days to get a jump on the competition. >> we have been here since t

florence henderson best known as carol brady on "brady bunch" has ? george: florence henderson would be, tv legend for hers work -- her work as carol brady. it has been airing in reruns around the world since 1959. in recent years, florence took the floor competing on her favorite show "dancing with the stars." she loved being a part of it. riends. earlier, she appears with her tv daughter maureen mccormick in a " dancing with the stars number." thursday night, mccormick told me -- she had a huge heart. she was a dear friend, sister, mother and someone that i loved and admired so much. she will be in my heart forever. i'm so grateful for her friendship." her career lasted more than career, ever since i first started, i loved the business. i've never fallen out of love with it. when i think of a lifetime achievement award, i feel like i'm just beginning. george: florence had a beautiful voice and spent decades sharing it with us. ? >> i would swear i was falling larry: well, moving now to football. kirk cousins 450 yards. his performance not enough to

>> daniel: lovely ready is florence henderson and played carol brady on "the brady bunch" but real story wasn't so born in 1934 in dale, indiana henderson grew up poor with alcoholic father and mother who left when she was just 12 years old. henderson used singing talent to entertain the family and help make ends meet. >> i don't ever remember not singing and 7 and pass the hat and sing for groceries. >> big break came in 1951 when roger & hammerstein's oklahoma and then took talents to tv. 1959 she was nbc's today girl and became the first woman to guest host "the tonight show" in 1962. then in 1969 henderson became carol brady. >> created the kind of mother i wished i had and that everyone longs for. >> get so much fan mail from all over the world and everybody wants a h everybody. >> daniel: she cha-chaed into the living room in 2010 at dancing with the stars. henderson had 4 children with her first husband ira bernstein and hypnotherapist john kappa after undergoing stage flight and fear of flying. >> daniel: worked so well she became a certified hypnotherapist and height of career s

henderson was best known for her role as carol brady, on the 70's sitcom, "the brady bunch." her show business career lasted more than six decades, and she recently appeared on dancing with the stars. we'll have much more on this story coming up. good morning washington. toss to hitting the stores this morning. but hundreds got an early start thanksgiving evening. there were long lines at the clarksburg premium outlets last night. they may have cut their dinner short-- but many shoppers the clarksburg premium outlets will stay open until 10 o'clock tonight. we have team coverage as shoppers head out to stores across the region this morning. that's coming up in a few minutes. anti-terror officials in france are releasing new details about a foiled terror attack. authorities say a terrorist group was preparing an attack on paris on december first. 7 people were arrested in a raid last weekend. an unnamed source says the group had been researching a christmas market on champs-elysees avenue, disneyland, and a metro station as potential targets. back in our area-- a virginia woma

then in 1969 henderson became carol brady. >>> i created the type of mother i wished i had. i think everyone longs for. >> reporter: henderson continued to at and on tv for decades after the brady bunch. into living rooms in 2010 in chancing with the stars.. her denson had four children. she met her second husband while undergoing treatment for stage fright and fear of flying. >>> people used to kid john and say you hypnotized her. >> reporter: her tv daughter maureen mccormack who played marcia brady posted this message on twitter. florence henderson was a dear my heart forever. love and hugs to her family. i will miss you daryl. you are in my heart forever, florence. >> reporter: her publicist said she passed away from heart failure surrounded by her children. in the newsroom, nancy chen, 7 news. >> anchor: if you would like share your thoughts about the iconic actress you can go to our web site whdh.com. from there, you can find our social media accounts where you post your favorite memories of florence henderson. >> anchor: also today, tom returning to the field after mis

she began acting career in broadway but best known for carol brady, mother to the brady bunch. according to publicist henderson taken to the hospital in los angeles wednesday and her manager says she died thursday night of heart failure. henderson was surrounded by family and friends last night. hollywood reacting 1 of the most beloved people in the business. henderson was 82 years told. >> dorchester man accused of trying to run down 4 officers with his car is due in court. 34-year-old vincent weeks is facing charms after investigators say he dragged 2 officers down the street and then hit 2 more and happened early wednesday morning on stoughton street when the officers pulled him over as part of an investigation into person hospitalized and released. this morning learning more about deadly wrong-way crash in plainville and scene around 2:00 a.m. yesterday. since the story broke we have learned norton man was driving north on the southbound side when he crashed into an oncoming car. he died at the scene. state police tell us the driver of the other car, 21-year-old barnstable

she played the cheerful, understanding carol brady in the show the brady bunch. that show is about a blended family. it first aired in 1969 and then seen of course in endless reruns. she died while surrounded by family and friends on thanksgiving day.

>> florence henderson, the american icon who played beloved tv mom carol brady on "the brady at the age of 82. an early member of the "today" show family and a ground-breaking actress, we'll take a look back at her remarkable career. >>> friday frenzy. stores are already mobbed this morning with one of the biggest shopping days of the year well under way. we've got everything you need to know on this black friday. >>> thanksgiving miracle. a california mother who vanished while jogging almost a month ago has been reunited with her family after she was found tied the urgent search now under way

florence henderson -- who played carol brady on "the brady bunch" -- died of heart failure last night at 82-years- old. stephanie elam has more. that lovely lady is florence henderson, who played america's favorite mom - carol brady - on the 19-70's hit t-v sitcom, the brady bunch. but her real story wasn't so ideal. born in 19-34 in dale, indiana, henderson grew up poor, with an alcoholic father and a mother who left when she was just 12-years old. henderson used her singing talent to entertain the family and help make ends meet. florence henderson / no singing. and i would sing and pass the hat. and i would sing for groceries."natsot: oklahoma her big break came in 1951 when she landed a starring role in rodgers and hammerstein's "oklahoma." the singer-turned-actor then took her talents to t-v. in 19-59 she was on set as n-b-c's "today girl" and she became the first woman to guest host the tonight show in 19- 62. then in 1969 - henderson became carol brady. florence henderson / no f : "i created the kind of mother that i wished i'd had, and i think everyone longs for. i get so much

>>reporter: that lovely lady is florence henderson who played america's favorite mom carol brady in the 1970s hit sitcom "the brady bunch." born in dale, indiana. henderson grew up poor with an alcoholic father and a mother who left when she was just 12 years old. henderson used her singing talent to entertain the family and help makes ends meet. >> i never stopped singing. singing to pass the hat and sing for groceries. >> reporter: the big break in 1951 came when she landed a starring role in rogers and hammerstein, the singer turned actor took her talents to tv. in 1959 she was the "today" first and first woman to host "the tonight show" in 1962. then in 1969, hender son became carol brady. >> i created the kind of mom that i wish i had had and that everyone hoped for. i get so much fan mail from all over the world and i get so much affection. >> reporter: henderson continued to act and sing on tv for decades after "the brady bunch." she even cha-chaed into our living rooms in 2010 on "dancing with the stars." she had four children with her first husband ira berstein and met her seco

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marcia. >> thank you for calling in as we are remembering and celebrating this iconic tv mom in carol bradyo pitch perfect. you know, every little clip you see from "the brady bunch." perfect. >> so sweet. >>> also today, day after thanksgiving. you're still maybe hurting a little bit after all the irv issings of rkey. today is the day you can get out and shop until you drop. bargain hunters hitting the stores last night into the wee hours this morning. we begin with alison kosik our holiday shopping coverage live there inside of a target store. are you seeing people or did they rush in last night? >> you know what y think they rushed in last night, but it dozen mean that they're not going to rush in today either. i want to give you an idea of how much they rushed in. i'm in the electronics department. i want you to check out this line. it's empty right here. but this black rope showed how far the line went. this year's got to get gift is, it's tvs. 4k tvs and any kind of tv. target is saying at its stores last night when it opened its doors at 6:00 p.m., when you saw the hundreds and hundr

(nat pop brady bunch) (track 2) in the fall of 1969 she became carol brady, the step-mother and nearly flawless matriarch of the brady bunch (nat pop brady bunch) (track 3) that role was the crowning jewel of a more than 60 year career ... show business. (sot henderson brady bunch) (track 4) henderson told correspondent sarah hughes on sunday morning in 2010, that the character may have been too perfect (sot sunmo) (01;37;39;25) a lot of women say to me--you know i really hated you because my kids wanted you to be their mother (track 5) the show was among the first to introduce an audience to a "blended" family. (nat brady bunch) (track 6) though it ended in 1974, reruns and reboots kept the brady's--and multiple generations. (sot sunmo) (01;35;52;25) i grew up in a very large poor family--10 kids right?--10. and i was the tenth (track 7) born in the small town of dale indiana in 1934, henderson's family was reminiscent of the one she led on the television. (nat performance) (track 8) her affinity for performance brought her to the american academy of dramatic arts in new york city and

the brady bunch theme that lovely lady is florence henderson, who played america's favorite mom - carol brady - on the 19-70's hit t-v sitcom, the brady bunch. but her real story wasn't so ideal. born in 19-34 in dale, indiana, henderson grew up poor, with an alcoholic father and a mother who left when she was just 12-years old. henderson used her singing talent to entertain the family and help make ends florence henderson / no font: "i dont ever remember not singing. and i would sing and pass the hat. and i would sing for groceries." natsot: oklahoma her big break came in 1951 when she landed a starring role in rodgers and hammerstein's "oklahoma." the singer-turned- actor then took her talents to t-v. in 19-59 she was on set as n-b-c's "today girl" and she became the first woman to guest host the tonight show in 19- 62. then in 1969 - henderson became florence henderson / no font: "i created the kind of mother that i wished i'd had, and i think everyone longs for. i get so much fan mail from all over the world. everybody wants a hug from me and i hug everybody. i get so much affection." hen

in the fall of 1969, she became known as "carol brady." the stepmother and nearly flawless matriarch of the wrai debunch. saying goodbye to actress florence henderson coming up "here's the story of a lovely lady.")) florence ? here's the story of a love low lady ? >> that lovely lay deed, of course, florence henderson, america's favorite television mom, carol brady. she passed away from heart failure last night. henderson came from humble roots where she used to use her singing talent to ent taint family and friends and help make singing. i'd sing for groceries. >> henderson passed away at a hospital in los angeles surrounded by her family and friends. she was 82 years old, and her legacy does live on. we were all kind of sharing our favorite brady bunch episodes this morning and talking about how she was a supermom, right? >> absolutely. everybody looked to carol for advice and just setting a great example. and she taught her kids, there are rules for a reason. >> right. >> and everybody needs to live kindness and love and she set a great

. >> carol brady had been cast already. >>> we're flying with 51 models to a victoria secret fashion show in paris. are. >> once again, the most exclusive flight in the air. i'm flying with victoria ecret angels to paris. i'm going to show you what happens when the doors close on this flight. things get crazy. >> are you ready? >> are you ready? >> i'm so ready. >> ready for paris? >> yes. >> not as easy as you think. >> there's a happening in the front of the plane. >> what are you doing? >> i just want to take a nap! >> this year's victoria secret show is the biggest ever. here's the breakdown. 51 models all traveling first class on a jet provided by mark cuban with five security guards. lady gaga, the weekend, and bruno mars will perform. then there's the thousands of $3 million. wearing it on the runway, that honor goes to jasmine. >> also onboard, kendall jenner. meanwhile, bella's sister ji ji also working in the show. but she missed the flight. as for me, this trip was nothing short of heavenly. one of the things i have to >> excellent idea to keep them busy. kevin, behave you

in 1969, henderson became carol brady. >> i created the kind of mother that i wished i'd had and i think everyone longs for. i get so much spam mail from all over the world. everybody wants a hug for me and i hug everybody. i get so much affection. >> henderson continued to act dancing on tv for decades after the brady bunch. she was even on dancing with the stars in 2010. her unexpected death has many who knew henderson morning this weekend. but also wanting to remember to look on the bright side as she always did. >> if you're not having fun that >> that night, florence. good night everyone. >> her death caught a lot of people by surprise. she hadn't been ill. she was even on dancing with the stars finale three days before she died. >> i didn't realize she was in the first carol brady. first six episodes of the show they had cast someone else. she was obviously the right choice. >> i thought i remembered matt makens on the show -- [laughter] i was the one who coined marcia, marcia, marcia. [laughter] on a serious note, we will have to watch a big weather pattern change for the next wee

listen, honey, the great ones never quit, no matter how rough things get. >> who wouldn't want to be carol brady and be loved like that? >> the brady bunch lasted five seasons but it as lived on in set of a very brady christmas, one of several tv movies. >> running for 20 years, so it must be doing something right. >> in 2010, we joined florence in rehearsal for "dancing with the stars." she was 76. >> it is only a number. and i always say if i didn't know how old i was, how old would i be? >> florence made her last public appearance just four days ago at the dancing finale. she was there to support maureen mccormack who played marcia. maureen told us it was her tv ballroom. >> having her here meant the world. i love you, florence. >> we posted this tribute, quote, you are in my heart forever. >> we're like a family, the brady bunch. we will always be. >> we'll have more on florence's life and legacy monday on "e.t." >>> let's move on now. we're track your favorite star couples during this kickoff to the holiday season. >> whh is spending it together and who is apart, maybe for good? card. >> th

. >> florence henderson known as carol brady passed away last night. flowers on her star on the hollywood walk of fame. she died at the age of 82. ? here's a story a lovely lady who was bringing up three very 1969 and for years after that in reruns, that lovely lady, florence henderson starred on the brady bunch. she helped raise a generation of kids with her optimistic wit and wisdom. the brady bunch showing how a nontraditional blended family could work, an idea that was way ahead of its time. her big break came in 1951 when she landed a starring role in rogers and henderson took her talents to tv. in 1959 she was on set as nbc's today girl and she became the first woman guest host to do "the tonight show" in 1962. in 1969 she became carol brady. >> i created the kind of mother that i wished i had had. i think that everyone longs for. i get so much fan mail from all over the world, and everybody wants a hug from me. >> i get so much affection. >> when she wasn't on tv shows, she was on commercials perfectly poised, pitching products from wesson oil t

but she still embraced being carol brady. >> and she had staying power, too, which surprised some people she can never really shake her role on "the brady bunch" though, right? >> she tried to. she didn't really say, okay, that's the past i don't want to go back to that. she'd always go back to that and embrace whatever was going on with one of the kid actors. she was their sort of mother in a kind of idyllic way, and i think it was a shrewd move because show business is not kind to people. it doesn't -- she wound up being rt of a figure and someone that every generation would then watch. kids continued to watch the show, and it would just be renewed by each generation that came on. and she just embraced that. >> will we ever see a sitcom quite like this again? or is it just a relic of the past now? >> no, it seems like most of the sitcoms today that are being sort of popular are sort of, you know, fractured families with a lot of conflict. that sets up the humor. this is a very sweet show. you know, with people -- i think they might, you know, they've gone back and they're watching a ve

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henderson played carol brady on the sitcom the brady bunch but her real story wasn't so ideal. >>> born in dale indiana, she grew up poor with an alcoholic father and mother who left when she was just 12 henderson used her singing talent to entertain the family and help make ends meet. >> i don't remember not singing and i would sing and pass the hat i would sing for groceries. her big break in 1951 when she landed a starring role in rogers and hammersteins, oklahoma. >>> the singer turned actor took her talent to tv she was nbc's today girl and became the tonight show in 1962. then in 1969 henderson became carol brady. i created the kind of mother i wished i had and i think everyone longs for. >> i get so much fan mail from all over the world and everybody wants a hug from me and i hug everybody. i get so much affection. >>> henderson continued to act and sing on tv for decades after the brady bunch even cha- chad her way into o rooms in 2010 on dancing with the stars. henderson had four children with her first husband, met her second his, hipno therapist while under going therapy for

florence henderson, carol brady from "the brady bunch," passed away last night.e's ron claiborne. ♪ this is the story of a lovely lady ♪ >> reporter: the brady brunch only ran for five seasons, 1969 to 1974. but for millions of americans, florence henderson was, and always will be, the kind, compassionate, understanding tv mom, carol brady. >> well, mom? >> yes, you can have your slumber party. >> reporter: today, maureen mccormack, who played her daughter marcia, posted this photos on twitter, tweeting, "you are in my heart forever, florence." >> pork chops and applesauce. >> reporter: christopher knight, who played son peter, tweeted, "privileged to have known her and the kindness of her heart." >> oh, cindy, i'm so pleased. >> reporter: "the brady bunch" portrayed a fantasy version of families and america, in those years roiled by the vietnam war, racial tensions and social change. >> mom, dad, it's terrific. >> i grew up very poor, the youngest of ten children with a lot of problems in my family, and i never wanted to go see a sad movie. i wanted to see music

(nats) she was known best as "carol brady"... mother of t-v's "the brady bunch"... the 1970s sitcom...that continues to air in re-runs. henderson says: "i can't tell you how many young parents tell me that their kids watch the show, because innocence left on television." henderson says: "it represents what every child wishes they had: a loving family. and the kids get along. i think you teach them how to tell the truth. if you fight, you make up. you honor your parents. you respect your teachers." ever since her passing...mourners have been visiting henderson's star on the hollywood walk of fame... where there's a growing memorial. moussa says: "that was the only kid's tv show basically that we watched blended family." juarez says: "i remember that she was very, she was very understanding on the show and very nice and, like, just always wanted everything good for all the children, even the kids that weren't her own." henderson herself grew up in indiana. henderson says: "i grew up the youngest of ten children in a poor family. we didn't have television. but when i w

>> florence henderson, the american icon who played beloved tv mom carol brady on "the brady bunch," has died in los angeles at the age of 82. an early mem show family and a ground-breaking actress,e'll take a look back at her remarkable career. >>> friday frenzy. stores are already mobbed this morning with one of the biggest shopping days of the year well under way. we've got everything you need to know on this black friday. >>> thanksgiving mirac.le a california mother who vanished while jogging almost a month ago has been reunited with her family after she was found tied up on the side of a rural road.