R.I.P Teri Garr

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Teri Garr was a notable actress recognized for her roles in films such as "Young Frankenstein" and the "Star Trek" episode "Assignment Earth." In "Assignment Earth," she portrayed a brilliant yet ditzy secretary, showcasing her comedic talent. The character Gary Seven, played by Robert Lansing, was intended to lead a spin-off series that ultimately did not receive sufficient support. Garr's performances in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "Oh God" further solidified her reputation, although her treatment of UFO witnesses and individuals claiming divine encounters drew criticism.

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I liked her in the Star Trek Gary Seven episode "Assignment Earth", where she played a brilliant but ditzy secretary.

She was overwhelmed by Gary Seven's typewriter that typed what you spoke, something reasonably familiar now with our phone transcription features.

Gary Seven was supposed to be a spin-off series. Teri likely would have starred in it with Robert Lansing, but I guess there wasn't enough studio or television support for a secret agent from the future coming back to keep the Earth on track.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Seven

The wiki article hints at his real mission to keep Khan in check.
 
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I always had a crush on Garr.

But I didn't like the way she treated UFO witnesses or guys who met God.
 
Ivan Seeking said:
I always had a crush on Garr.

But I didn't like the way she treated UFO witnesses or guys who met God.
PS Close Encounters and Oh God. She played the doubting wife in both.
 

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