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Marian McKnight (born December 19, 1936) is an American actress, model and former beauty pageant winner. She was crowned Miss America in 1957.
Marian McKnight was born on December 19, 1936 in Manning, South Carolina, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Jack and the Beanstalk (1967), 77 Sunset Strip (1958) and Woman's Story (2000).
- December 19, 1936
Miss America 1957, the 30th Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 8, 1956, [1] on ABC . Marian McKnight became the first Miss South Carolina to take the crown. She was crowned by Miss America 1956, Sharon Kay Ritchie. [1]
Marian found herself the proud pioneering proprietor of Carmody McKnight Estate Vineyard and Winery. Marian was now a philosophical winemaker, “In ranching if you can’t sell your cattle you couldn’t possibly consume all that steak, but now wine…well, that’s a different story!”
Jan 7, 2015 · Forty million television viewers watched Marian McKnight, of Manning, South Carolina become Miss America 1957. She imitated Marilyn Monroe in the talent competition. Upon her victory, her town of 2,775 people went into action.
Forty million television viewers watched Marian McKnight of Manning, South Carolina become Miss America 1957. She imitated Marilyn Monroe in the talent competition. Upon her victory, her town of 2,775 people went into action.
Marian McKnight was born on 19 December 1936 in Manning, South Carolina, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Jack and the Beanstalk (1967), 77 Sunset Strip (1958) and Woman's Story (2000).
