Best known for her role as the classy and outspoken Julia Sugarbaker on the sitcom "Designing Women," Dixie Carter carved out a prolific career on the stage and screen, along with a successful side gig as a cabaret performer. Born May 25, 1939, in McLemoresville, Tenn., Carter graduated from the University of Memphis and in 1963 moved to the Big Apple.After a promising start onstage, Carter took an eight-year hiatus to raise two daughters and returned to acting at age 35, when she began working in television, appearing on such shows as "Diff'rent Strokes" and "Filthy Rich." It was on the latter that she worked with the team that would create her hit series "Designing Women," which ran from 1986 to 1993.
Carter's later TV credits include "Family Law" and an Emmy-nominated guest turn on "Desperate Housewives." She was wed to actor Hal Holbrook from 1984 until her death on April 10, 2010.
Designing WomenThis Southern-fried, ladies-first sitcom was a lasting hit after its 1986 debut, fueled by the catty wit of Dixie Carter and Delta Burke as the Sugarbaker sisters, and Annie Potts and Jean Smart as their staff at the Sugarbaker interior design firm. Despite the crackling sarcasm, the women also... Read More
Comfort and JoySingle woman Jane Berry is focused on advancing her career and spending a fortune on shoes. But after a car accident, Jane awakens to discover that she's a married, stay-at-home mom with two kids and a penchant for charity work. Is she dreaming? Read More
The Best of Designing WomenThe brilliance of this classic comedy series made its mark from 1986 to 1993, and with this program, fans can catch its best episodes featuring Julia Sugarbaker (Dixie Carter), her sister, Suzanne (Delta Burke), Mary Jo (Annie Potts), Charlene (Jean Smart) and Anthony (Meshach Taylor). Included are... Read More
That Evening Sun (2009) | PG-13 | |
Our First Christmas (2008) | NR | |
Comfort and Joy (2004) | NR | |
The Big Day (2000) | R | |
G | ||
Dazzle (1995) | NR | |
TV-PG | ||
Designing Women (1986) | TV-PG | |
The Best of Designing Women (1986) | NR | |
Going Berserk (1983) | R | |
Diff'rent Strokes (1978) | TV-PG | |
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