Cloris Leachman and Son

Published: May 3, 2011, 8 p.m.

b'As an early\\xa0Mother\\u2019s Day treat, Movie Addict Headquarters revisits Cloris Leachman and her son George Englund Jr. during this episode \\u2013 and what a dynamic mother/son team they are! They talk about Cloris\\u2019s extraordinary showbiz career as well as her candid autobiography, titled simply \\u201cCLORIS,\\u201d which was published in 2009. Cloris boasts a wealth of acting experience to draw from --\\xa0and she relates many humorous incidents for listeners to enjoy, while George reveals what it\\u2019s\\xa0like\\xa0to be his mother\\u2019s manager.\\n\\nCloris has been wowing audiences for over half a century. She\\u2019s worked with such megastars as Paul Newman, Meryl Streep, Steve McQueen, Katharine Hepburn, Dianne Keaton and Sissy Spacek. Among her numerous memorable films are\\xa0The Last Picture Show\\xa0(which earned her a Best Supporting Actress Oscar), Young Frankenstein\\xa0and\\xa0High Anxiety.\\xa0Her television career is equally remarkable -- even without considering her sensational appearance on\\xa0Dancing with the Stars.\\xa0She\\u2019s won nine Emmys for her brilliant work in such shows as\\xa0Malcolm in the Middle, Mary Tyler Moore, Promised Land\\xa0and\\xa0A Brand New\\xa0Life.'