Carol Bruce

Carol Bruce (born Shirley Levy on November 15, 1919) was an American band singer, Broadway star, and film and television actress. Known for her role as Mama Lillian Carlson on TV's "WKRP in Cincinnati," Bruce had a successful career spanning several decades. Born in Manhattan to Beatrice and Harry Levy, she attended various high schools before graduating from Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn. Bruce began her singing career in the late 1930s with Larry Clinton and Ben Bernie's orchestras. She made her Broadway debut in "Louisiana Purchase" and went on to star in other productions. Bruce's talents extended to film and television, where she showcased her acting skills. She passed away on October 9, 2007.