[T1S1] Respondent best known for work in "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood"; details family background; father physician in Duquesne, grandfather in first class at University of Pittsburgh medical school; mentions maternal grandparents; paternal grandfather "Duquesne Times," editor, mill physician. Respondent reflects on childhood. Respondent recalls attending Carnegie Institute of Technology's (CIT now CMU) drama school, moving to New York City; acting in play "Best Foot Forward"; marriage to Gilbert Straton, Jr; their move to California. Respondent mentions move back to Pittsburgh; son Gilbert born. Respondent talks about modeling for local department stores, acting in Merridian Films and TV commercials. Respondent talks about divorce; marriage to Bertrand Roth; conversion to Judaism. Respondent mentions children. Respondent recalls working for "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood". Respondent describes Presbyterian religious background; education at CIT. Respondent talks about living at Barbizon Hotel for Women. Respondent describes experience working for "Best Foot Forward". Respondent elaborates on family relationships. Respondent recalls modeling and fashion shows; mentions husband's job. Respondent talks about working for Pittsburgh Playhouse; describes first meeting with Fred Rogers. Respondent elaborates on experience with Playhouse. Respondent recalls whirlwind romance with first husband, their divorce; mentions his career. Respondent describes courtship with second husband; talks about his job; explains her conversion to Judaism and raising children in Jewish tradition; mentions marriage at Rodef Shalom.
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