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Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Charlene Tilton looks back on her whirlwind career as Lucy Ewing on Dallas
, who dazzled TV viewers as the sassy and sophisticated on the popular show Dallas, was one of the most familiar faces of the 1980s. But even though she was a household name and had achieved so much success, Tilton now admits that she was still finding her way around acting and dealing with fame when she was cast in the legendary role at the tender age of 17. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In an honest interview with Woman's World, Tilton revealed, "I didn't have a clue what I was doing when I was originally cast on Dallas. I was lucky that once I got the show, the individuals I was working around — including Oscar nominee Barbara Bel-Geddes [Miss Ellie Ewing], Jim Davis [Jock Ewing], and Larry Hagman [J.R. Ewing] — had an incredible work ethic, and I just observed them." She attributes these veterans with teaching her the importance of discipline and professionalism that defined her early career. "I learned things like showing up 15 minutes early, being ready to work, knowing your lines, and being part of a team where no one is a diva or demanding. That's how I got educated." Tilton's depiction of Lucy — scheming, feisty niece to J.R. Ewing — created a . She appeared on more than 500 magazine covers, and a 1981 episode of Dallas focusing on Lucy's wedding was watched by a whopping 65 million viewers. Yet, in back-stage interviews, Tilton conceded the experience overwhelmed her. "I was way over my head because it was so much work," she states. "I was 17 and the show was a global phenomenon. When I wasn't on set, I was jumping all around the globe doing interviews, appearances, and events. I look back now and I can appreciate how crazy it was. It was whacky, and it was all happening so quickly." Previous to Dallas, Tilton had achieved her first professional acting role on the 1975 film Freaky Friday with a young Jodie Foster. She also performed guest appearances on Happy Days and Eight Is Enough, but Dallas was the real catapult that led her to superstardom. Today, decades after, Charlene Tilton looks back on her childhood with appreciation — not only for the fame, but for what she learned. "I didn't have any formal training, but I had mentors," she said. "And that made all the difference."
CNN
08-03-2025
- General
- CNN
New Jersey woman returns her grandfather's library book 99 years overdue
When Mary Cooper downsized her home, she brought boxes of her late mother's belongings to her new home. Sorting through them after the move, Cooper, 81, discovered an artifact — a library book 99 years past due. 'I was looking through the books and found one about (building) toys for boys and girls,' Cooper, who lives in Berkeley Township, New Jersey, told CNN. 'I thought, 'That's a neat book. Maybe my son would like it — he loves to build things.'' But Cooper's son isn't the only one with an interest in craftsmanship: Her grandfather, Charles Tilton, who had originally checked out the library book, was a boatwright and carpenter. When Cooper opened the book 'Home-Made Toys for Girls and Boys' by A. Neely Hall, she realized it was checked out in March 1926 from the Ocean County Library system in New Jersey — the year before Tilton died. The book, published in 1911, is a manual of illustrated instructions for simple toys made from wood, metal and household items. 'He had a little girl, my mom. I figured he would want to build her some toys,' Cooper said. While Cooper doesn't have any personal memories with her grandfather because he died before she was born, her mother often shared stories about Tilton. She remembers her mother saying he built her toy wooden sailboats, which Cooper later donated to the Bay Head Historical Society in New Jersey. When Cooper found the book, she knew it was time to return it. 'I thought, I don't have grandchildren, and my kids are getting older. Even if my son took it, I didn't know what they'd do with it,' she said. 'I figured it belongs to the library.' Walking into the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, Cooper did not know what to expect but hoped the library would want the book back. She never imagined the excitement it would stir, especially in light of the library system's centennial date approaching in September. Cooper was also worried the library would charge her a late fee, which staff joked would have added up to $18,000 if they still charged fines, according to CNN affiliate WPVI. 'I said, 'I think you want to look at this book.' So, (the staff member) took it,' Cooper said. 'And then she goes, 'Oh my God, this book is almost 100 years old.' She said, 'Don't move. Don't go anywhere.'' Cooper spent the next few hours digging into her grandfather's ancestral records and flipping through the book with library staff. At one point, Cooper recalled, they came across an image of a boat in the book – the same toy boat her grandfather had made for his daughter and Cooper had donated to the historical society. She believes that connection is why her mother held onto the book for so many years. 'At least 10 people came over and wanted to see the book and touch it,' she said, including the library's janitor. Now, the book is on display for anyone to view with other mementos, kept in a locked case at the library in Toms River, WPVI reported.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New Jersey woman returns her grandfather's library book 99 years overdue
When Mary Cooper downsized her home, she brought boxes of her late mother's belongings to her new home. Sorting through them after the move, Cooper, 81, discovered an artifact — a library book 99 years past due. 'I was looking through the books and found one about (building) toys for boys and girls,' Cooper, who lives in Berkeley Township, New Jersey, told CNN. 'I thought, 'That's a neat book. Maybe my son would like it — he loves to build things.'' But Cooper's son isn't the only one with an interest in craftsmanship: Her grandfather, Charles Tilton, who had originally checked out the library book, was a boatwright and carpenter. When Cooper opened the book 'Home-Made Toys for Girls and Boys' by A. Neely Hall, she realized it was checked out in March 1926 from the Ocean County Library system in New Jersey — the year before Tilton died. The book, published in 1911, is a manual of illustrated instructions for simple toys made from wood, metal and household items. 'He had a little girl, my mom. I figured he would want to build her some toys,' Cooper said. While Cooper doesn't have any personal memories with her grandfather because he died before she was born, her mother often shared stories about Tilton. She remembers her mother saying he built her toy wooden sailboats, which Cooper later donated to the Bay Head Historical Society in New Jersey. When Cooper found the book, she knew it was time to return it. 'I thought, I don't have grandchildren, and my kids are getting older. Even if my son took it, I didn't know what they'd do with it,' she said. 'I figured it belongs to the library.' Walking into the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, Cooper did not know what to expect but hoped the library would want the book back. She never imagined the excitement it would stir, especially in light of the library system's centennial date approaching in September. Cooper was also worried the library would charge her a late fee, which staff joked would have added up to $18,000 if they still charged fines, according to CNN affiliate WPVI. 'I said, 'I think you want to look at this book.' So, (the staff member) took it,' Cooper said. 'And then she goes, 'Oh my God, this book is almost 100 years old.' She said, 'Don't move. Don't go anywhere.'' Cooper spent the next few hours digging into her grandfather's ancestral records and flipping through the book with library staff. At one point, Cooper recalled, they came across an image of a boat in the book – the same toy boat her grandfather had made for his daughter and Cooper had donated to the historical society. She believes that connection is why her mother held onto the book for so many years. 'At least 10 people came over and wanted to see the book and touch it,' she said, including the library's janitor. Now, the book is on display for anyone to view with other mementos, kept in a locked case at the library in Toms River, WPVI reported.
CNN
08-03-2025
- General
- CNN
New Jersey woman returns her grandfather's library book 99 years overdue
When Mary Cooper downsized her home, she brought boxes of her late mother's belongings to her new home. Sorting through them after the move, Cooper, 81, discovered an artifact — a library book 99 years past due. 'I was looking through the books and found one about (building) toys for boys and girls,' Cooper, who lives in Berkeley Township, New Jersey, told CNN. 'I thought, 'That's a neat book. Maybe my son would like it — he loves to build things.'' But Cooper's son isn't the only one with an interest in craftsmanship: Her grandfather, Charles Tilton, who had originally checked out the library book, was a boatwright and carpenter. When Cooper opened the book 'Home-Made Toys for Girls and Boys' by A. Neely Hall, she realized it was checked out in March 1926 from the Ocean County Library system in New Jersey — the year before Tilton died. The book, published in 1911, is a manual of illustrated instructions for simple toys made from wood, metal and household items. 'He had a little girl, my mom. I figured he would want to build her some toys,' Cooper said. While Cooper doesn't have any personal memories with her grandfather because he died before she was born, her mother often shared stories about Tilton. She remembers her mother saying he built her toy wooden sailboats, which Cooper later donated to the Bay Head Historical Society in New Jersey. When Cooper found the book, she knew it was time to return it. 'I thought, I don't have grandchildren, and my kids are getting older. Even if my son took it, I didn't know what they'd do with it,' she said. 'I figured it belongs to the library.' Walking into the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, Cooper did not know what to expect but hoped the library would want the book back. She never imagined the excitement it would stir, especially in light of the library system's centennial date approaching in September. Cooper was also worried the library would charge her a late fee, which staff joked would have added up to $18,000 if they still charged fines, according to CNN affiliate WPVI. 'I said, 'I think you want to look at this book.' So, (the staff member) took it,' Cooper said. 'And then she goes, 'Oh my God, this book is almost 100 years old.' She said, 'Don't move. Don't go anywhere.'' Cooper spent the next few hours digging into her grandfather's ancestral records and flipping through the book with library staff. At one point, Cooper recalled, they came across an image of a boat in the book – the same toy boat her grandfather had made for his daughter and Cooper had donated to the historical society. She believes that connection is why her mother held onto the book for so many years. 'At least 10 people came over and wanted to see the book and touch it,' she said, including the library's janitor. Now, the book is on display for anyone to view with other mementos, kept in a locked case at the library in Toms River, WPVI reported.
CNN
08-03-2025
- General
- CNN
New Jersey woman returns her grandfather's library book 99 years overdue
When Mary Cooper downsized her home, she brought boxes of her late mother's belongings to her new home. Sorting through them after the move, Cooper, 81, discovered an artifact — a library book 99 years past due. 'I was looking through the books and found one about (building) toys for boys and girls,' Cooper, who lives in Berkeley Township, New Jersey, told CNN. 'I thought, 'That's a neat book. Maybe my son would like it — he loves to build things.'' But Cooper's son isn't the only one with an interest in craftsmanship: Her grandfather, Charles Tilton, who had originally checked out the library book, was a boatwright and carpenter. When Cooper opened the book 'Home-Made Toys for Girls and Boys' by A. Neely Hall, she realized it was checked out in March 1926 from the Ocean County Library system in New Jersey — the year before Tilton died. The book, published in 1911, is a manual of illustrated instructions for simple toys made from wood, metal and household items. 'He had a little girl, my mom. I figured he would want to build her some toys,' Cooper said. While Cooper doesn't have any personal memories with her grandfather because he died before she was born, her mother often shared stories about Tilton. She remembers her mother saying he built her toy wooden sailboats, which Cooper later donated to the Bay Head Historical Society in New Jersey. When Cooper found the book, she knew it was time to return it. 'I thought, I don't have grandchildren, and my kids are getting older. Even if my son took it, I didn't know what they'd do with it,' she said. 'I figured it belongs to the library.' Walking into the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, Cooper did not know what to expect but hoped the library would want the book back. She never imagined the excitement it would stir, especially in light of the library system's centennial date approaching in September. Cooper was also worried the library would charge her a late fee, which staff joked would have added up to $18,000 if they still charged fines, according to CNN affiliate WPVI. 'I said, 'I think you want to look at this book.' So, (the staff member) took it,' Cooper said. 'And then she goes, 'Oh my God, this book is almost 100 years old.' She said, 'Don't move. Don't go anywhere.'' Cooper spent the next few hours digging into her grandfather's ancestral records and flipping through the book with library staff. At one point, Cooper recalled, they came across an image of a boat in the book – the same toy boat her grandfather had made for his daughter and Cooper had donated to the historical society. She believes that connection is why her mother held onto the book for so many years. 'At least 10 people came over and wanted to see the book and touch it,' she said, including the library's janitor. Now, the book is on display for anyone to view with other mementos, kept in a locked case at the library in Toms River, WPVI reported.
