The Life of Yvonne De Carlo Lily Munster

The life of Yvonne De Carlo, Lily from The Munsters TV Series.
From Canada to Hollywood, Beauty Pageants to Broadway. Movies to Television, Yvonne did it all, while dealing with adversity along the way.
The men in her life, Burt Lancaster, Howard Hughes, Robert Stack, The Prince of Iran and Robert Morgan her husband.
Salome, Where She Danced was the first of many big breaks and setbacks.
Casbah, Criss Cross and The Ten Commandments took her higher.
Inspirational story.

[@CoolClassics]

I hope everyone likes how I do quick little tangents and histories of these other people that popped up in her life. I find all of this fascinating and these other people intrigue me, so I look them up and Wow, do they have stories too! Seriously, Zazu Pitts is Cool! 🙂 Earl Carroll was not.

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

Do you ever think about doing vids from cartoons, like Daffy Duck, Fred or Wilma Flintstone, Tony the Tiger, the Roadrunnrr?

[@Huwoman]

Excellent work on these videos sir. I find them very well done and incredibly entertaining. Thank you and look forward to any new ones. 👍

[@GoldenSlumber474]

Six degrees of separation is what makes your videos fascinating. I really enjoyed & learned a lot in this one of a fellow Canadian

[@danusdragonfly6640]

I absolutely appreciate you including the cross references of the other people that pop up!

[@kariqualters5908]

I love the extras you put in!!!

[@maddiejoy6619]

I love seeing how Yvonne aged. She aged beautifully and naturally, something you don't see often today.

[@Lingchow1]

I just seen one more. I don't know how old you are but you sure do look good. 😉

[@skykingusa]

Fully agree! I wish more folks would just accept the natural aging process and be happy with who they are.

[@maxwonder5908]

@@skykingusa - I wish more people would not judge other people about how they choose to age. That would be nice, and the best way to accept yourself.

[@kimberlyplayer]

You're right. With Botox and everything else, celebs age terribly!

[@Lingchow1]

@@kimberlyplayer botox, rings, nails, hooks and everything else people put on their faces. Why do women wear makeup? Guys don't, if I did it would probably stain your underwear. Hehehe.

[@mendocinogirl]

Yvonne was so perfect for the Lily character. So elegant and with a classy flair in such a off beat show. And she had the perfect comedic flair with Fred Gwynn and Al Lewis. Such a classic!

[@lancerevell5979]

Yvonne and Fred Gwynne prove that often the best comedy comes from those with tragic lives.

[@marshroanoke]

Hearing that story about how John Wayne fought for Yvonne and her husband and made sure she had a starring role in one of his movies was touching

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

John Wayne was loyal to his friends look at all his movies with Ward Bond. Other movies have the same supporting cast.

[@wdsbhb]

@@tierraellerbe1802 he was a bully

[@MrAquinas1]

@@wdsbhb Like you?

[@Hy-Brasil]

@@tierraellerbe1802 sure he was.... 🙄

[@georgeadkins7587]

Funny how snowflakes can't stand a strong person. Wayne loved his friends and his country. Oh that's right snowflakes hate America.

[@MattCoversTech]

She was absolutely stunning, I first was aware of her as Lilly Munster, and while her appearance in that show was unique, I still found myself drawn to her as a kid. Let's not forget about John Wayne, my gosh, going to bat for her and her husband and telling the other studio to go kick rocks. There were truly some good eggs among all the bad in Hollywood.

[@Lingchow1]

John wayne was a great man too no matter how many people try and bash him. One of his daughters actually took the time to talk to me and I'm a no body. Basically.

[@skylined5534]

Same for me, I was first aware of her in The Munsters when it was shown on UK TV in the 80s. Even as Lily Munster I had a gigantic crush on her! When I first saw her as herself I think I nearly fell over! She was stunning, funny, charismatic and very natural in front of the camera and in life. There is no one in Hollywood who has a tenth of the class now as she did then.

[@RoySATX]

Here's to The Duke!

[@fantasy_worlds]

What a woman. So much pain and suffering in personal life, a child with seizures, a disabled and mean husband (yes I know this happens often to injured people), and still stood strong & remained beautiful. What a role model. What a personality. Rest in peace now, Yvonne!

[@fantasy_worlds]

@@katherinewilson1853 Dear Katherine, I speak from experience, hence I deem myself rightful to say whatever I please, and you can choose to perceive my words however you please. However, I assure you, I'm not dismissive, it's your presumption. I just take things as they are, without my rose glasses on. I have two children with disabilities (twins). I do know a thing or two about seizures, mental disorders and such. So I know what I'm talking about - not sure about you. Because if you cared for a disabled person for at least, say, 10 years, you'd know it all. That caregiver doesn't stay only because of compassion/love/angelic attitude/whatever. No. It's all a rollercoaster of pain, guilt, duty, exhaustion, hate, love, tears, and many other emotions. And yes it IS a cross to bear, for both a child and a parent. How you bear it, is another question. The trick is to not focus on it, and this is something that is developed, not granted, over years. Same as parental love. Some are blessed to feel it from day 1, some struggle loving their children all their lives. Some parents/caregivers don't develop it at all. At rehabilitation centers, I've seen all sorts of fellow parents, and I won't ever judge any of them, because I've been there, too. There are different layers and levels of disabilities, and different endurance levels, too. What is bearable for some, is unbearable for others. That's why so many parents of disabled kids end up being constantly depressed, attempt suicide or murder of their children, then suicide. I was blessed to understand that I can't live locked up in our situation, I need to live outside of it, and find strength elsewhere, to be able to help my kids, but it also meant distancing myself from my kids, kind of. When you are not INSIDE the mess, you can think clearly. When you OUTSIDE, you feel empowered to do more. This is why, I presume, there are so many unsolicited advice from the outside strangers, who've never been inside, and who can't understand why depressed and exhausted parents can't "look at the bright side". All the best to you.

[@pipfox7834]

@Marie (?) i am guessing this may be your name as i don't have an idea where to translate - but i loved your very dignified response to whoever it was that was insensitive to your earlier comment. Well said. You have met an especially hard challenge in life that very few can do, without going crazy or walking away from it all. Peace be with you and yours.

[@fantasy_worlds]

​@@pipfox7834 thank you! I may have sounded a bit cross, and I am sorry if I have. Every time I think I've become wiser, I fail again, by losing my temper. I think we are born to fail time and over again, to not get too proud of ourselves. It sort of keeps us alert and understanding that we still need to get better. And better. At parenting, at relationships with our family and with strangers, at our jobs, at our everything. In this way, I am so much thankful for my kids. If it weren't for them, I think I wouldn't have become who I am today. Struggle either makes or breakes a person. And like I said? I won't ever judge those who broke. "Beware when you stand, for you may fall". (c) P.S. My name's Olga. :) That above is my channel's name, called "Fantasy Worlds. Audio books"

[@lauraannbrooks3810]

Sometimes a brain injury could break out an angry personality / including meds/ depression, etc. referring to her husband’s injuries..

[@fantasy_worlds]

@@lauraannbrooks3810 yes, it might be. And also obvious reasons: the person has degraded himself into rejection, denial, blame, and stayed in this state for years. And he won't change. Won't listen. Just locked himself up in this condition and refused to fight. I've seen this happening to my father, and the reason always lies within. You can't save the person unless the person wants to.

[@FreeSpeechisMyRight10]

If it hadn't been for her role in the Munsters, an entire generation would never have heard of her. She basically reinvented herself, and now she's a legend.

[@Erik_Swiger]

I didn't know anything about her story, and I certainly didn't know that she could sing. What an incredible voice.

[@SamuelSanchez-dj6cb]

Great history

[@debrakish9659]

She sang in one episode of the show where hippies invaded their home. She played the harp and sang "Look Away".

[@earllutz2663]

Thank you for the life story of Yvonne DeCarlo. I thought her a great actress in the 10 Commandments, and also enjoyed her acting in "The Munsters". It is heart warming to know, how she stayed with her husband, under very trialsome conditions, until he fully recovered, as much as he could. It must have been rather miserable for Yvonne. A great Actress. Thank you again, for the life profile.

[@stephenwilford919]

Yes! Truly a RemarkAble Role - Model!! I found it Interesting that playing Lily Munster revealed that Yvonne was a great Comedy Actress also!

[@veronicapearl2081]

Trialsome is not a word in the English language.

[@earllutz2663]

@@veronicapearl2081 Thank you

[@elara680]

Why are you hating on anyone😢. Everyone is entitled to their opinions ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊.

[@tj921able]

Yvonne did so wonderfully at delivering funny lines in a straight manner. That is difficult to do as a comic actor. I love the way they all always acted like your "average family" on "The Munsters"

[@lancerevell5979]

The Munsters and The Addams Family showed that often, it is the "normal" people who can be the worst "monsters".

[@tj921able]

@@lancerevell5979 I agree because they can certainly be snobbish

[@patriciahall3932]

She was an incredibly beautiful woman, no plastic surgery when she got older, didn't worry about her weight either. Hard working, loyal could act, sing and dance. Loved her movies, loved her as Lilly Munster too.

[@sarahd632]

I love this story. I love her drive. She just kept pushing and didn't let anything keep her down. I really loved learning about Yvonne De Carlo

[@LadyDayK87]

Salute to a beautiful, talented, nurturing, strong-willed, and determined lady. What a woman!

[@carolwalters7069]

Just loved Miss Yvonne. She was not only a beautiful lady outside, she was a beautiful lady inside. I had read that she always knew the staff and players on the films she worked on and was very friendly. Not many great ladies left from that era. She certainly is missed.

[@SamuelSanchez-dj6cb]

A amazingly GrEAT

[@MrProphase]

What a precious woman… She accomplished so much in her time and showed such fortitude and devotion to her family throughout. A lovely human being to be sure!

[@mattrost2574]

In June of 1965, our family visited Universal Studios in CA and took a studio tour. Not only did we get to drive-by 1313 Mockingbird Lane (now Wisteria Lane), but also toured the inside sets for The Munsters. Although I was 9 years old, I remember a lot. At the end of the tour, we got to meet one "star" (Charlie the cook from Wagon Train), and we got to tour inside one star's dressing room. And it was Yvonne De Carlo's. I felt starstruck.

[@CoolClassics]

Wow! You are very fortunate to have had that experience! 😁👍

[@BY504A]

Thanks for spotlighting Yvonne De Carlo in this episode. I never knew that she had a great singing voice until now. She was a stunning and smart woman too. Loved the story about her mom throwing the chair, it's too bad it didn't hit the target as he sure deserved it. Thanks again for another fascinating video.

[@FloridaManVal]

Very alluring voice

[@debrakish9659]

She sang in one episode of the show where hippies invaded their home. She played the harp and sang "Look Away". Gorgeous.

[@monicaclark9581]

Yes, I was amazed she both sang and danced. In those days many actors lip synced as some else was really doing the singing in the background. I also appreciated her sense of self respect. She wouldn't compromise herself morally, when men tried to push themselves onto her.

[@enriquemireles8947]

What a beautiful lady. I never new she had made so many movies.

[@Buytheebook]

I used to go clubbing/dancing at Florentine Gardens in the 1980s!! I think it’s still around. Great storytelling👍👍 She’s gorgeous😉

[@markthorne2999]

I grew up watching the Munsters. I had no idea she had such an amazing life and a huge career. What an amazingly beautiful and talented woman. This was great to watch.

[@ghw7192]

I had only known Yvonne as a movie actress, so it really surprised me when she became Lily Munster. However, she was absolutely perfect for that role. And I have a new respect for John Wayne. Thank you for "filling in the blanks"!

[@richardbidinger2577]

She was fantastic back in the day. The Munsters were one of my favorite TV shows.

[@kathydavis2764]

One of my favorites to

[@jolenewitzel7919]

A wonderful story about a wonderful woman. Thank you. ❤

[@81StrangeFruit]

Living in Greece, in the 90s... almost grew up with the Munsters which was a favourite rerun show for children back then..i really loved that sitcom and still love it. Yvonne de Carlo was a wonderful person and actress. Beautiful woman and soul!❤️

[@crystald8465]

I love her Mom!!! Mom was about that life when it came to her daughter.👏🏽

[@GretchenV95]

Sadly, it’s so refreshing to hear that she was so protective of her kid. Especially when it comes to “showbiz moms”.

[@roguereviews8141]

You missed the bit where she was just mooching off her daughter, and refused to get a job to help keep a roof over their heads.

[@yvonnecharette1156]

Her mom was exceptional!

[@yvonnecharette1156]

Yvonne's mom was a beautiful person!

[@douglaselliott8298]

John Wayne stepping up as he did for Yvonne's husband/family is another testament to an already great man, Yvonne's loyalty to her husband and career is a further testament to her greatness. RIP and thank you Ms. De Carlo.

[@DeCurtaRican]

He was a complete loser, and everybody knows why!

[@kelleychilton2524]

Yes, that was a class act.

[@tammynelson1190]

Another excellent episode!!! Had no idea Yvonne DeCarlo had such an amazing career.

[@edwardblazko9180]

What a wild trip to a generation I know nothing about. Thank you

[@mosriteminioncause7741]

Yvonne DeCarlo was one of the most tormented, yet one of the most resilient actresses in the face of adversity. She was also was one of the most natural beauties, in Hollywood history. Her portrayal of Lily Munster as the loving strong Matriarch, impressed me so much as a kid, It really influenced what I looked for in a future life partner!!! Yvonne DeCarlo is really overlooked as a TRUE Hollywood Icon. ( and Yes, my wife was a tall strong brunette with long dark hair and pale skin and NO I don't look like Herman!)

[@angelajoleefloria2564]

Lol

[@deborahminter6231]

😁👍

[@nonyabiznis4399]

What a wonderful lady. I can only dream of being that marvelous. Her determination was fierce. She'll never be forgotten. Cue the applause, as if we needed to.

[@terrymoore5000]

She was very Lovely 🌹😊 I really liked watching her acting. Even the movie with Charleston Heston in the Movie moses

[@ShempBob]

What a great effort. Hats off to the production of this! Munsters is one of my favorite comedies of all time, and largely because of Yvonne. Her comedic timing was stellar. And she was as funny and witty as she was gorgeous even through all the make up. And what a work ethic. All her life she was neither prima-donna nor a shrinking violet. Learned so much about her here. And I have even more respect for her than I already did.

[@CoolClassics]

💜

[@tekis0]

John Wayne was a standup guy! He really went all out for Ivonne and her family. Great episode.

[@ConnieinVirginia]

I've always loved The Munsters.

[@fourutubez7294]

Another fabulous episode.

[@cpjuliansp]

Her life is worth making a movie! Amazing woman!

[@marywegrzyn506]

Thx for this excellent Video. I had no idea what an incredible Actress she was. She was an amazing person. I can't believe she did it so many great Movies. I grew up watching her on The Munsters as a child. I was born in 1961 so I wasn't old enough to have seen her in all those wonderful Movies she did. I loved her as the sweet wife and Mother on the Munsters Show. I still watch The Munsters on my free Antenna TV. Thank God I still get to enjoy watching that show !!!! It's a real Classic n one of my all time favorite shows !!!

[@williammitchell4417]

A lot of things surprise people . For example I didn't know much about Charo until I bought my first CD of her playing guitar. I knew of Carolyn Jones and Lee Merriwhether doing other things later in life 😎

[@Lingchow1]

Since people are sowrong on so many Hollywood people I try to find the dirt on all of them. So far I haven't found anything on her.

[@TalkingGIJoe]

Such a beautiful woman and a really talented actress. I enjoy seeing her in any role she played.

[@heru-deshet359]

She was a very resilient woman. God bless her.

[@pamsullivan3274]

Another fabulous biography! Hollywood is a town populated by the most beautiful people from all over the world, but Yvonne was in a class by herself. She was absolutely stunning. I was not aware of her storied career in old Hollywood. She was so great as Lily and helped make that show into a classic. I also loved her 70s camp classic, "Satan's Cheerleaders." PS - I enjoy your segues, they really add to the story!!

[@crystaljones211]

I loved Lilly n Herman. That was my favorite show.

[@mommabeebee9039]

My dentist was also her dentist and he said, when she didn't wear makeup she still had a green tint to her skin due to the makeup she wore being Lilly. He also said, she was absolutely stunning!!!

[@martinswells1987]

Hello friend, how are you doing where are you from.

[@mommabeebee9039]

I'm from Santa Barbara CA. I believe she may have lived in Montecito.

[@martinswells1987]

@@mommabeebee9039 okay is nice meeting you here how is the weather over there in CA. I myself is from Michigan I hope we can be friends.

[@mikegilbert2329]

I love how well researched your videos are. It is clear that you put a lot of time and effort into making them. You are able to weave these stories together into a very entertaining video. Thank you for sharing them.

[@jimstokes6742]

Yes, this narrator is the best I have ever heard. Compelling warm style.

[@lynnfisher3037]

However he was completely wrong about Stanford White being a home designer.

[@cjpatz]

Love stories like this. But I now have a new found respect for her. Such a tragic, inspirational and heartwarming life.

[@richardmarcroft6534]

Miss Decarlo babysat my dad he was a tyke. He said she was very kind to him

[@CoolClassics]

Woah! Very Cool! When was this? What years do you think? Thank You for commenting! 😁👍

[@robertstevenson7122]

Excellent documentary, As a boy I was fascinated by Lily Munster and your beautiful tribute to her explains why.

[@j.c.nightwalker5322]

Now, this is an example of what a real woman is. Thank you, Yvonne, and may you rest in peace.

[@AmericanAmy]

Yes she was amazing. Thanks for telling her story.

[@mariekitty]

This was so interesting. I didn’t know much about her. What a life!

[@gkmacca1]

Another good video, thank you.

[@pegschwalbach2500]

Excellent video. I always thought she was beautiful, even as Lily Munster!

[@lancomedic]

This seems like the kind of person that women would hold up as an example to their daughters as someone who was hard working, loyal to her family and a shrewd business woman. I never knew about her career before and after the Munsters. I always thought that the Munsters was the last role she had.

[@s.v.2796]

I agree, much better example of what a real woman is like than, for example, the Kardashians or any other of the popular slutetts forced on us!

[@GeeBee909]

A beautiful and strong woman. A lot of people would have given up, but Yvonne carried on. She handled her ups and downs with true grace. The world needs more women like Yvonne De Carlo, one of the rare people of Hollywood who kept her real name.

[@CataLyst7Continued]

Margaret Yvonne Middleton was her birthname

[@terrymoore5000]

Awesome story 👍

[@mrlyles2002able]

They don't make them like her anymore. Beautiful and talented woman. Good work sir! Great video.

[@user-ml8ud6qd2u]

Great 😂 job. Very detailed and good history on Yvonne s childhood and background. Seems like a very dedicated actress talented. Can sing act. Not entitled. Took care of her family. A good person who endured lots of loss and tragedy. A grew up watching the Munsters. Always enjoyed that show. Liked all the cast members very much. Rest in peace Lilly. 😊

[@CoolClassics]

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[@MyDarkmarc]

The year 1956, was an important year for Yvonne De Carlo for she was to star in four films two of the four were important to Yvonne and her career. Her first was Magic Fire (1956, Republic Pictures) and her second was Raw Edge (1956, Universal-International) which were a biography of Richard Wagner and a Western. Her last two performances were in Cecil B, DeMille's Ten Commandments (1956, Paramount Pictures) she essayed the role of Sephora, the warm and understanding wife of Moses (Charlton Heston). Critics who previously dismissed Yvonne as merely a gorgeous creature were forced to reevaluate their opinion of the actress because of her sensitive handling of her role. In her last role for 1956 in the film Death Of A Scoundrel (1956, RKO) Yvonne (Bridget Kelly) actually steals the top acting honors from the great George Sanders. Death Of A Scoundrel is a film loosely based on the murder of Serge Rubinstein who was murdered a year before in 1955. Death of a Scoundrel is both ridiculous and remarkably compelling. The film's plot is basically a potboiler we watch a highly unscrupulous man (Sanders) engineer his own rise from poverty to riches, while destroying or dominating everyone around him along the way. This is particularly established early in the film when he informs on his brother (played by the actor’s real-life brother, Tom Conway), indirectly getting the poor guy killed by authorities amid a scheme to get out of post-World War II Czechoslovakia. So, why is Death of a Scoundrel so enjoyable? One reason is writer-director Charles Martin's ability to keep things moving at a good pace. Death Of A Scoundrel was shot on the RKO backlot and unfolds in a flashback structure, starting with Bridget Kelly (Yvonne De Carlo), as personal assistant to self-made tycoon Clementi Sabourni (George Sanders), revealing to the police the circumstances that led to the millionaire's murder. "He was the most hated man on earth," she declares, "But he could have been one of the great men in history. He was a genius. Who can resist a cast of characters like this: Yvonne De Carlo, Coleen Gray, John Hoyt, Victor Jory, Werner Klemperer, Nancy Gates and last but not least, Zsa Zsa Gabor. Sanders and Zsa Zsa were all ready divorced when they made this film they were married from 1949 to 1954 but remained good friends. Yvonne De Carlo does a fine job here. She is particularly good at revealing reaction shots. Each time Sanders announces an outrageous new scheme, we can see De Carlo mentally rolling her eyes. The wry delivery she has mastered will serve her well when she plays Lily Munster in a few years is fully in evidence. She seems to be having fun along the way, despite the angst and one especially silly revelation late in the film. Even Films In Review gave Yvonne a positive review, "Yvonne De Carlo is thoroughly believable as a prostitute." While the New York Times said this of Yvonne,"Yvonne does a solid and professional job as the adoring petty thief who rises to eminence above her station. Even though the film was considered a B-film apparently no expense was spared on score by famed Max Steiner. The composer provides one of his continuous symphonic scores. Every scene is played out on a lush, late-romantic, note. Even De Carlo's character Bridget Kelly has her own 'sexy' theme. It's all wonderfully overdone and a little half baked. The supporting cast is top-notch with Zsa Zsa Gabor giving what I think is one of her all around best performances. She and Sanders appear to have strong chemistry between them (little wonder as they had previously been married/divorced). Nancy Gates does a very credible job as an aspiring actress. John Hoyt is always good and Coleen Gray gives a good turn as well. The way Sanders juggles all the female characters is fascinating to watch as he becomes involved with a wealthy widow (Gabor) while flirting with her aspiring actress secretary (Nancy Gates), and trying to convince the wife (Coleen Gray) of a successful businessman to divorce her husband so that he can get her stock and take over her husband's company. His schemes grow more outrageous until his brother's widow (Lisa Ferraday) - who is also his ex-girlfriend - appears. Sanders is a marvel - always likable no matter how heinous his character, always smooth, and always watchable. If he's a little too old for Clementi, it doesn't matter. He still makes it work. I don't think this would have been as good a movie with George Brent in the lead (Brent was schedule to do the film but got sick and had to turn the film down). A year before his suicide, Sanders appeared in an episode of "Mission: Impossible" and played an elderly con man - magnificently dressed, proud, and elegant. When he is defeated, the character turns into a tired old man in a matter of seconds. That is true acting, and there aren't many that can do it. Sanders could.

[@alancrisp1582]

🤭🤫 Oh boy, you must be a super fan of the late actress. As I was able to drink 🍸two glasses of whiskey, while reading your comment. Maybe you should write ✍a book on her.......

[@oceanlover3530]

@@alancrisp1582 😂😂

[@josesiliezar1758]

@@alancrisp1582 And a novel, a screenplay, two (or three) short biographies, a tell-all book, a Broadway play and a "Behind-The-Scenes" audio commentary that reveals "never-before-heard" factoids of the great Ms Yvonne De Carlo! Did I miss anything?

[@alancrisp1582]

@@josesiliezar1758 Jose Siliezer.Yes you missed, and a life-sized doll .That might be collectable for all true 👍🤔 fans..........

[@josesiliezar1758]

@@alancrisp1582 Agreed...

[@jruiz2694]

Wow what an amazing story. She is incredibly strong. She always stood out to me as a child and I adored her. Now that I hear her story I love her even more. ❤

[@laendeavor]

Wow thank u I wasn't aware of her amazing long career. Lily Munster was one of tv's most memorable female characters ❤️

[@davidbaines1425]

John Wayne... Bringing a tear to my eye even now. What a bloke.

[@Allen-by6ci]

Wow.. had no idea she had such a storied career. Such a shame about her husband. Very glad to hear what John Wayne did for her. Great research job.

[@lolitaharris4475]

What, Lily Munster Played Moses’ Wife In The Ten Commandments? Wow, I Would Of Never Guessed That.

[@Lingchow1]

Was easy for me. I seen the 10 commandments at least once a year my whole life and I'm old as fuck.

[@leonmorales7025]

You know I never knew any of this beautiful amazing young lady. She was not only beautiful. But a beautiful angel. Even when she played Lily she was beautiful as Lily. And what John Wayne did for her family was a wonderful thing as well. He fought for them when she needed him most. Never knew that either. I wonder if she ever got a star in Hollywood. Because she really deserved one in my eyes. RIP YVONNE . You are gone but you sure will never be forgotten. Good night Angel

[@CataLyst7Continued]

She was awarded two, one for motion pictures and one for television

[@russelljoyce3588]

The very best and strong lady, and incredibly very beautiful all her life, always loved her in the Munsters such great tv

[@tonyjohnson7167]

I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR, SHARING ALL OF YVONNE. DECARLO's LIFE . SHE WAS AN amazing and EXCELLENT ACTRESS. AND KNEW WHAT SHE WANTED IN LIFE. SHE'S WHAT WE CALL A SURVIVOR IN TODAY'S WORLD R.I.P.

[@robbinsally3982]

Her dance scene in Criss Cross with Tony Curtis is amazing. It’s on You Tube. Yvonne was a triple threat-could act, sing, and dance.

[@marygoff3332]

Your voice is relaxing and soothing. Perfect for this medium.

[@CoolClassics]

Glad you think so!

[@brendarayford6304]

I never knew the story of Yvonne. Great story. I loved the Munsters and still watch it on DVD in 2023.❤

[@stashu5242]

Did not know how accomplished she was, but her personal life was even more so. Excellent narration CC.

[@jimd8008]

Thank you again Enjoy your episodes

[@tuppy]

Thank you for this. I’m looking forward to watching this later today. ❤

[@catserver8577]

Wow so thorough! When I watched The Munsters they were already in reruns in the early 70s. Having my own creepy childhood(not in the good Munsters way), I always wished she would be my own mother, lol. Oddly, my Grandmother resembled her a lot. What an interesting actress. American Gothic is one of her scarier roles!

[@pw529]

I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER FROM THE TEN COMMANDMENTS THE BEST SHE WAS GREAT

[@Krullmatic]

Yes! Thanks CC, for another amazing video! She was so beautiful!

[@relax2dream164]

What an interesting life! I always only saw her as Lily but she was so much more. Thank you for this interesting biography.

[@ardathbey4150]

I own only 6 or 7 personally autographed photo's photo's... I am proud that one of them is her' s

[@dianetheisen8664]

Yvonne DeCarol was an exceptional actress. God bless John Wayne for insisting she star 🌟 in a movie 🎥 with him to help her and her husband out.

[@paulrosebush9137]

Her son Bruce and I followed each other on Twitter as I was such a big fan of hers and he loved when people remembered her and liked her, and he told me a few stories that never appear in these documentaries. Yvonne had a Ford Mustang and she taught herself to do oil changes, brake jobs and almost everything mechanical with it. She really loved the car but it kept breaking down as it got older and everyone kept telling her to get rid of it, but she wouldn't, she said she'd fix it herself. Bruce said he'd help by handing her whatever tools she asked for.

[@CoolClassics]

Freaking Awesome! Thank You for sharing! 😁👍

[@paulrosebush9137]

You're quite welcome!

[@JimGobetz]

You really do a great job and your subjects bring back great childhood and family memories, thanks for that.

[@holisticleedriven8532]

So much I didn't know! My interest in John Wayne was never that strong, but I didn't realize just how much he did when he saw an injustice. Now I'm inspired to see more of his pictures. As for the heroine of this video, wow! What a strong, stable woman. A wonderful role model. TFS!

[@joannwilderman8921]

Read about his beliefs actions though on native Americans..

[@ElectricCool]

@@joannwilderman8921 And Black Americans !!

[@shannonmcneely9034]

She was so talented . What a beautiful woman.

[@littleogeechee223]

Death Of Some Salesman was always awesome. Yvonne De Carlo, Ed Begley, Jr., and Tim Curry. Can’t get much better than that.

[@zacharyrome3432]

Always a positive You Tube evening when you post on here !

[@CoolClassics]

Happy to hear that!

[@danielvick7875]

I totally amazing person, woman and actress! All the blessings rest your soul amen

[@maureen14]

Thank you for this great video! She was definitely an underrated actress but a great caregiver to her husband and children!

[@Lingchow1]

That's true and there's so very few of us like that. 😀

[@yumikumi2]

She wasn't underrated at her time, she had a great career, when it was time, she just retired and live the rest of her life.

[@marccarter1350]

Stunning women, amazing to watch on scene. Loved her as a child watching reruns!

[@clivehunte3026]

Another great episode 😊

[@djmasey420]

Great video. You have a fantastic voice and great control over it. Thank you.

[@parakeet8157]

Thanks for this great, informative video.Very beautiful & I Loved her voice. WOW, was she ever rights about Earl Carroll , creepy! Glad she held out for the roles & breaks she needed. John Wayne was great when he helped out Yvonne & her family after her husband's injuries.

[@martinswells1987]

Hello Parakeet, how are you doing. where are you from

[@keithjohnson5398]

Such a beautiful, unique & interesting actress. Lots of interesting details about her career.

[@hippie6972]

Yvonne De Carlo was so Stunning! This is GR8, very interesting! Thank you for doing this story!

[@tanglediver]

That's the kind of thing I would expect out of John Wayne, good man.

[@nashhall694]

Wow! What a great life & story Yvonne had. I had no idea! Thanks for giving me great enjoyment with another “Cool Classic” 👌👏🙏🥰

[@karenknicely1788]

I always thought she looked beautiful as Lillian Munster! And her in McClintock, pure genius!!!

[@Michele.3142]

Had to come back and watch this one, The Munsters being a favorite 😍. Thanks Cool Classics for this enthralling look back at Yvonne DeCarlo’s life and career. She was a strong and classy lady and loved learning all about her time in Hollywood!

[@CoolClassics]

I am glad you came back and enjoyed the video, Michele

[@fredgaehring2008]

I really enjoyed this ,im always surprised when people dont know lily munster was Yvonne De Carlo .

[@Will-sh8kl]

Thank you! You have the best biography vids. 👍🙏

[@CoolClassics]

🙏

[@trevorrandom]

Lovin' your work 😁👍

[@HigherWaysWoman]

I played this for My Mother....she is 85 & she absolutely loved your gifts. You are truly gifted. I told her you n I did get to chat n how well I thought of you which made her even more enchanted by your work & sharing it w/us all. Another one well done my friend bless you

[@bobbiehollingsworth3418]

So much detail, great job.