Judy Strangis
Judy Strangis is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in two ABC television series Room 222 (1969–1974) and Electra Woman and Dyna Girl (1976–1977).
Judy Strangis | |
|---|---|
| Born | California, U.S. |
| Education | University High School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1957–1994 |
| Known for | Role of Helen Loomis in Room 222 Role of Judy / Dyna Girl in Electra Woman and Dyna Girl |
| Spouse |
Jayson Sher (m. 1987) |
| Relatives | Helen Grayco (aunt) |
Early years
Strangis is a native of California.[1] She attended University High School in West Los Angeles.[2] Her brother Sam was a director, producer, and studio executive, and her cousin Greg wrote for television. Singer Helen Grayco is her aunt.[1] Her sister, Linda (known professionally as Cindy Malone) was a singer and actress.[3]
Career
Acting
Strangis's first appearance was in the 1957 movie Dragoon Wells Massacre, when she was seven years old. For the next 27 years, she was regularly cast in small and guest starring roles in television shows.
In 1969, Strangis was cast as high school student Helen Loomis in the popular ABC show Room 222. She played this role for four years.
In 1976, she was cast as the sidekick super heroine DynaGirl in the Saturday morning TV show Electra Woman and Dyna Girl where she co-starred with Deidre Hall. Her nephew, writer/producer Greg Strangis, wrote two episodes in this series.
Other appearances include roles on The Spike Jones Show (Jones was her uncle), The Twilight Zone ("The Bard"), The Mod Squad ("Outside Position"), and Bewitched. Strangis appeared twice as an extra on Batman; her brother, Sam Strangis, was a production manager on the show. Strangis appeared in the TV Movies All My Darling Daughters (11/22/1972) and My Darling Daughters' Anniversary (11/08/1973). She appeared in a season 4 episode of Love American Style titled, "Love and the Mind Reader" (03/02/1973) and also appeared in the first season of a Barnaby Jones episode titled, "Sing a Song of Murder" (04/01/1973). Strangis appeared in the series CHiPs season 3 episode titled, "Kidnap" (01/26/1980) and a season 5 episode titled, "Moonlight" (10/18/1981). In 1984 she guest starred in an episode of The A-Team titled, "In Plane Sight".
Voice-overs
Strangis began doing voice-overs in Saturday morning cartoons in 1972 with William Hanna and Joseph Barbera's The Roman Holidays, Butch Cassidy in 1973, as well as Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch in 1974 and continued performing cartoon voice-overs for the next 10 years for series including Goldie Gold and Action Jack, Saturday Supercade and MoonDreamers.
Advertisements
From 1974 to 1975, Strangis was a pitchwoman for Chrysler Corporation in the role of "Mean Mary Jean".[1] Wearing a football jersey and short denim hot-pants, she promoted the Plymouth Duster, Plymouth Volare, and Plymouth Road Runner models and often appeared at Chrysler promotions and auto shows around the country.
In 1976, Strangis became a pitchwoman for Mattel's Barbie product line.
Personal life
Strangis is the niece of 1940s band leader, comedian, TV star and RCA Victor recording artist Spike Jones and the sister of notable producer and television director Sam Strangis.[4][5]
Strangis married Jayson Sher in 1987.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Dragoon Wells Massacre | Susan | Credited as Judy Stranges |
| 1960 | Pay or Die! | Marissa Rossi | (uncredited) |
| 1970 | Like It Is |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse | Episode: "So Tender, So Profane" | |
| 1961 | The Untouchables | Arlene | Episode: "The Lily Dallas Story" |
| The Barbara Stanwyck Show | Little Big Mouth | Episode: "Little Big Mouth" | |
| The Spike Jones Show | Lady MacBeth | Episode: "Summer Show #1" | |
| 1962 | Going My Way | Maria | Episode: "A Man for Mary" |
| 1963 | The Twilight Zone | Cora | Episode: "The Bard" |
| 1966 | Batman | Girl #1, Teenager | 2 episodes |
| 1970 | Bewitched | Sandra | Episode: "Serena Stops the Show" |
| Dan August | Susie | Episode: "Murder by Proxy" | |
| 1971 | Congratulations, It's a Boy! | Riva | Television film |
| 1972 | Women in Chains | Junkie | Television film |
| The Mod Squad | Robin Keller | Episode: "Outside Position" | |
| Medical Center | Cindy | Episode: "Wall of Silence" | |
| All My Darling Daughters | Robin | Television film | |
| The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie | Sue | Voice, episode: "Tabitha and Adam and the Clown Family" | |
| The Roman Holidays | Groovia | Voice, 3 episodes | |
| 1970-1973 | Love, American Style | Phyllis / Lana | 3 episodes |
| 1973 | Barnaby Jones | April Dayton | Episode: "Sing a Song of Murder" |
| My Darling Daughters' Anniversary | Robin | Television film | |
| Butch Cassidy | Merilee | Voice, 13 episodes | |
| 1974 | Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch | Rota Ree | Voice, 13 episodes |
| 1969-1974 | Room 222 | Helen Loomis | 70 episodes |
| 1976 | Barbary Coast | Mary Ellen Masters | Episode: "Mary Had More Than a Little" |
| Electra Woman and Dyna Girl | Judy / Dyna Girl | 16 episodes | |
| 1977 | Eight Is Enough | Noreen | Episode: "Yes Nicholas, There is a Santa Claus" |
| 1978 | Loose Change | Judy Berenson | Miniseries |
| 1981 | The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo | Stewardess Kelly | Episode: "Airsick" |
| 1980-1981 | CHiPs | Karen Costello / Sharon | 2 episodes |
| 1981 | Goldie Gold and Action Jack | Goldie Gold | Voice, 13 episodes |
| 1982 | Not Just Another Affair | Dee Courso | Television film |
| 1983 | Saturday Supercade | Pauline | Voice, 4 episodes |
| 1984 | The A-Team | Judy Rogers | Episode: "In Plane Sight" |
| ABC Weekend Special | Diedra | Voice, episode: "Bad Cat" | |
| Matt Houston | Amy | Episode: "The High Fashion Murders"; credited as Judith Strangis | |
| 1986 | Moon Dreamers | Additional Voices | 3 episodes |
| 1986-1987 | My Little Pony | Additional Voices | 10 episodes |
| 1987 | The Real Ghostbusters | Tour Guide / Babysitter | Voice, uncredited |
| 1994 | Batman: The Animated Series | Tammy Vance | Voice, episode: "Baby-Doll" |
| 1999 | Where Are They Now? | Dyna Girl | Episode: "Superheroes" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 14th Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Writing in a Children's Special (shared with Alan L. Gansberg) | Nominated | |
| 2004 | 2nd TV Land Awards | Superest Super Hero (shared with Deidre Hall) | Nominated | |
References
- Erickson, Hal (2015). Sid and Marty Krofft: A Critical Study of Saturday Morning Children's Television, 1969-1993. McFarland. p. 180. ISBN 978-1-4766-0784-9. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- Kleiner, Dick (May 22, 1971). "'Room 222' an education". Kenosha News. Wisconsin, Kenosha. p. 35. Retrieved February 22, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Room 222's Judy Strangis searches for new roles". El Paso Times. August 5, 1973. p. 159. Retrieved November 17, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- Connolly, Mike (July 25, 1956). "Rambling Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter. p. 2. ProQuest 2338197489.
Spike Jones' niece, Judy Strangis, age 6, debuts in 'Massacre at Dragoon Wells'...
- Gansberg, Alan L. (May 19, 1981). "As 'Rivkin: Bounty Hunter' airs, Ten-Four readies others". The Hollywood Reporter. p. 3. ProQuest 2587859935.
In part, the 'Room 222' project is the brainchild of former castmate Judy Strangis, who is Greg Strangis' aunt and the sister of his father and partner, Sam Strangis.
- "Marriages". Judy Strangis to Dr. Jayson Sher, Nov. 28, in Los Angeles. Bride is an actress-producer. December 23, 1987. ProQuest 1438478598.
- Jankiewicz, Pat (September 2003). "DynaGirl Forever". Starlog (314).
- Martindale, David (1998). Pufnstuf & Other Stuff: The Weird and Wonderful World of Sid & Marty Krofft. Renaissance Books. ISBN 978-1-58063-007-8.
- Erickson, Hal (1998). Sid and Marty Krofft: A Critical Study of Saturday Morning Children's Television 1969-1993. McFarland Company. ISBN 978-0-7864-0518-3.