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Gail Fisher (August 18, 1935 – December 2, 2000) was an American actress who was one of the first black women to play substantive roles in American television. [ 2 ] She was best known for playing the role of secretary Peggy Fair on the television detective series Mannix from 1968 through 1975, a role for which she won two Golden Globe Awards ...
Gail Fisher. A classy, smart-looking African-American actress who broke racial barriers in 1970s Hollywood but suffered greatly in her private life years after her TV glory days, award-winning actress Gail Fisher was born on August 18, 1935, in Orange, New Jersey, the youngest of five children.
Oct 24, 2021 · Gail Fisher may have been one of the first Black women to play substantial roles in American TV, but she battled demons, faced the law, and died earlier than expected.
Oct 24, 2021 · Gail Fisher may have been one of the first black women to play major roles on American television, but she fought demons, stood up to the law, and died sooner than expected.
Feb 18, 2001 · Gail Fisher, who won an Emmy Award in 1970 for her portrayal of Peggy Fair, secretary to the gumshoe played by Mike Connors on the CBS television series...
Feb 23, 2001 · Gail Fisher, who won an Emmy for her role on the 1970s television series “Mannix,” has died. Fisher died of kidney failure Dec. 2 at a hospital in Los Angeles. She was 65.
Feb 20, 2001 · Gail Fisher, who won an Emmy award in 1970 for her portrayal of Peggy Fair, secretary to the gumshoe played by Mike Connors on the CBS television series "Mannix," died on Dec. 2 at a hospital in Los Angeles. She was 65.
Mannix: Created by Bruce Geller, Richard Levinson, William Link. With Mike Connors, Gail Fisher, Ward Wood, Ron Nyman. Private detective Joe Mannix uses force to solve crimes.
Aug 18, 2020 · Gail Fisher, an Academy alumna of the Class of 1958, forged a professional acting career which spanned decades, with roles on stage and on screen, and earning numerous awards. Her work and dedication to craft would eventually lead to opportunities and recognition that were groundbreaking for a Black actor.
Dec 2, 2000 · Gail Fisher was an American actress who was one of the first African American women to play substantive roles in American television. She was best known for playing the role of secretary...
