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Subject: Connie Needham
Name: Hans, the Netherlands
Date: Monday, 09-Aug-1999 10:48:44
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Many years ago, when Connie appeared in Fame i was so completely struck by her beauty that decided to write her a letter. Thanks to MGM it actually reached her and she sent me a nice letter and a photograph back. I think she lived in Yorba Linda at the time. This all happened about 14 years ago and eversince i've been curious to know how she is doing.I would be eternally grateful if anyone could send me her address or email or any other address that would enable me to write her again.
Subject: connie newton needham
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Date: Wednesday, 21-Jul-1999 03:10:21
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She was an interesting character because she was beautiful and sweet, and family-oriented, yet sometimes she could be very self-centered and stuck up. It took someone else in the family to remind her of what a sweet girl she really was. For example, when she dropped a water baloon on the teacher and had to miss graduation. The act was mean, but the apology was very sincere. In short, she had the perfect blend of cute and sweet, and mischievous.
Subject: Madonna vs. Connie Needham for Fame Role
Name: d.t.
Date: Friday, 16-Jul-1999 02:36:40
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I watched last week's VH1 Before They Were Stars and it featured Madonna trying out for a role in the NBC TV series "Fame", but the casting director didn't think she was a good actress (remember Shanghai Surprise later on?). Madonna also was telling him about her dance hit "Everybody" in 1982 when it was released. The role went to Connie Needham instead while Madonna went on to make history elsewhere.
Subject: Some info on Connie Newton.
Name: Dickson
Date: Thursday, 01-Jul-1999 17:06:00
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Hello fans. I remember EiE when I was still in high school. For some strange reason I had Elizabeth Bradford in my sleep. I decided to see if any web sites and here I am. I read somewhere many years ago that Connie married Hal Needham's son. Hal is a well known director of action movies with Burt Reynolds. I guess his son wanted to join the business as his father. Also in real life Dick Van Pattens wife was shock to learn that Connie was married at 18. Thats all I know about Conne other than she fills those blue jeans of her's well! As I look back now, Connie was a very cute girl. Kind of Tomboyish in her own way, but she had big dimples and a smile that would melt your heart. Also I read in the book EiE, that Tom Bradford's favorite child was Elizabeth. She was very special to him. Now I have to go see EiE now. Good night.
Subject: Connie's Age?
Name: cinsmith
Date: Monday, 12-Apr-1999 03:05:43
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This website lists DOB as 12/5/59. Look at season 1, does she look 17 or 15. If yhe dob of 12/05\62 is right she maried a set dedner at the age of 17(not too uncommon in Hoolywood). You can find more pictures of her at http://www.becoming.net/eie/eieliz.htmlie
Subject: Latest News About Connie Needed
Name: Angela
Date: Friday, 05-Mar-99 02:34:16
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I was wondering what ever became of Connie Needham? Did she quit show-biz, marry, children, get mixed up in drugs, ect? You don't see to have much on her on your website or links. Anyway just curious.
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Name: Missy
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I've been wondering about Connie too. She's probably retired from acting. But who knows, it seems like lately people from EiE keep popping up on various TV shows, maybe Connie will come out of hiding and appear on some talk show or something.
Name: mailto:tjsvet50@bigfoot.com
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I remember hearing that Connie had a baby, but when or what it was, I couldn't say. As my two cents worth, I would like to say that without a doubt, Connie Newton was THE it girl of prime time TV. Just plain fantastic! A totally great bod,and a tallented actress. She always seemed to have a twinkle in her eye, like some great practical joke was just boiling away under the surface, just waiting to explode. She was an all natural beauty, that had more then, than the young women of today.
Name: ?
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As far as marriage, she married a set designer from EIE before the show ended (in about 1980). Haven't seen any acting from her since Fame & an episode of Police Story.
Subject: Connie Needham
Name: chrisa16@juno.com
Date: Monday, 23-Feb-98 22:15:31
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Dear Sarah,Does your mom happen to know what happened to Connie Newton-Needham? I am curious to find out. Many years ago (i'm embarrased to say) she sent me an 8x10 of herself and said she lived in Anaheim. What is going on with her nowadays? Also, tell your mom she did a great job on eight is enough. That show brings back many memories.
GOD bless you,
Christopher Anderson
Subject: Writing To The Former Stars
Name: FIREHOUSE5@aol.com
Date: Wednesday, 11-Feb-98 00:59:50
Message:
Connie Newton Needham played Elizabeth Bradford on ABC'S television program
Eight Is Enough.
Our cousin wants to write to Connie Newton Needham. Please send us United States Postal Service mail addresses where our cousin can write to her.
Subject: Connie Newton Needham
Name: Mitchell
Date: Friday, 20-Feb-98 15:21:36
Message:
I think I heard that Connie was married during the run of the show. How old was she then? Also, is she still married to the same person and does she have any children?
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Name: D.T.
Date: 20-Feb-98
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I believe she married in 1978 during the second season, so she had to be at least 18 of age, making her roughly my age. Can anybody elaborate further?
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Name: cindi_cs@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday, 24-Feb-98 17:46:35
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Connie Newton Needham was married in the 1979-1980 season to a former set designer for the show. Her biography lists her date of birth as 12-6-62 so she was either 16-17 or her date of birth is incorrect.
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