I went into a department store and tried on a girdle that was
decorated with tiny rosebuds. When I got it on,
the roses opened up in full bloom.
In the 60s when her career really began its trajectory, women were still considered eye candy and not expected, or even allowed, to offer up opinions and ideas. Totie broke that glass ceiling by assuming a comic persona built on her weight and, pride in her shape - polar opposites. She might have been a zaftig yentabut rather than espousing self-pity she was confident in her appeal and sweetly brimming with self love. She explained that bringing up the subject of weight herself deprives the wise alecks from mouthing loud asides all nightbut, she was also teaching women of the era how to act.
Totie on The Ed Sullivan
Date of Birth: May 7,
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Date of Death: August 2,
Biography
Totie Fields, born Sophie Feldman, was an influential American comedian known for her sharp wit and relatable humor. Born on May 7, , in Hartford, Connecticut, she began her career in the entertainment industry as a singer in Boston&#;s nightclubs. Her transition to comedy came naturally, as her engaging personality and quick humor resonated with audiences. Fields gained national recognition in the s and s through television appearances on shows such as &#;The Ed Sullivan Show,&#; &#;The Mike Douglas Show,&#; and &#;The Merv Griffin Show.&#; She was known for self-deprecating jokes about her weight and appearance, which endeared her to many fans. Despite her career&#;s success, Fields faced significant health challenges. She battled diabetes, which led to the amputation of her left leg in She continued to perform and maintain a positive outlook, becoming an inspiration to many. Fields passed away on August 2, , at the age of 48, but her legacy as a pioneering female comedian endures.
5 Interesting Facts about Totie Fields
1. Totie Fields was named &#;Entertainer of the Year&#; by the Ameri
Totie Fields - Biography
Totie Fields (May 7, – August 2, ) was an American comedienne.
Life and career
Fields was born Sophie Feldman in Hartford, Connecticut. She started singing in Boston clubs while still in high school, taking the stage name of Totie Fields. The name "Totie" was a childhood nickname, a corruption of her first name.
Rise to fame
Fields gained fame during the s and s. Ed Sullivan gave Fields her first big break when he booked her on his show after seeing her perform at the Copacabana in New York. She made multiple appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Mike Douglas Show, and The Merv Griffin Show as well as a fifth season episode of Here's Lucy starring Lucille Ball.
In , Fields wrote a humorous diet book entitled I Think I'll Start on Monday: The Official 8½ oz. Mashed Potato Diet (i.e., ).
Health problems
Fields was plagued with health problems the last two years of her life.
In April , her left leg was amputated above the knee when surgery to remove a blood clot failed. This caused her to use an Amigo POV/Scooter for mobility.
In June Fields starred in the Home Box Office special series Standing Room Only, beginning her
Sophia (Feldman) Fields ( - )
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died at age 48 in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, United States
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died at age 48 in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, United States
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Totie Fields was an American comedienne who gained fame during the s, s and s through her ap
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