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Berg became inextricably identified as Molly Goldberg, the big-hearted matriarch of her fictional Bronx family who moved to Connecticut as a symbol of upward mobility of American Jews. She wrote nearly all the show's radio episodes (more than 5,000) plus a Broadway adaptation, Me and Molly (1948).
Gertrude Berg. Actress: The Goldbergs. Gertrude was born in New York City and her father owned a summer resort hotel. In her teens she wrote dialogues about her father and grandfather and recited them to guests at the hotel. This was the beginning of her writing which eventually led her to write "The Goldbergs."
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Aug 3, 2009 · Berg was the first recipient of an Emmy for lead actress in a series. As Molly Goldberg, she presided over a household consisting of husband, Jake, two teenage children, Rosalie and Sammy, and...
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Jun 23, 2021 · by Jeffrey Shandler, updated by Pete Smith. Last updated June 23, 2021. The quintessential Jewish mother to millions of television viewers, "Molly Goldberg" (Gertrude Berg) is shown here in a scene from the film Molly, presumably giving out a taste of chicken soup. Institution: Private collection.
The Goldbergs: Created by Gertrude Berg. With Gertrude Berg, Arlene McQuade, Eli Mintz, Robert H. Harris. Comedy-drama about a Jewish-American family living in New York City.
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Molly Berg, Los Angeles, California. 745 likes. Molly is an actress and writer living in Houston. From dramatic to comedic, she has a relatable and charismatic persona that resonates on and off screen.