Beth Howland, who was best known for playing Vera, a flighty waitress, on the ’70s and ’80s sitcom “Alice,” died in Santa Monica. She was 74. Her husband, actor Charles Kimbrough ...

When the series debuted, Alice was already working at Mel’s Diner. The pilot didn’t show what led to her relocation ... only two actors to appear in the TV pilot and its cinematic inspiration, ...

Alice TV series looks at Alice's relationships with her coworkers, such as Mel, the grumpy but likable owner of a diner, and other waitresses, Flo and Vera. Alice also deals with relationships ...

Millions of TV viewers knew Ms. Lavin as the star of “Alice,” which ... accounts stole the show with her signature line: “Kiss mah grits!” Beth Howland played Vera, another hash-slinger ...

CBS later noticed Howland on stage in the 1970 production of “Company” and brought her to Hollywood for a bit part on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show ... as Vera Louise Gorman on “Alice ...

Ms. Howland was cast as Vera Louise Gorman ... Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Small roles on “Little House on the Prairie” and “The Love Boat” followed. After “Alice” ended, Ms. Howland ...

Beth Howland, who earned four Golden Globe nominations for her regular supporting role on the long-running CBS sitcom Alice ... Whedon Dies: TV Writer-Producer On Sitcoms & Kids Shows Was 83 ...