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Polly Holliday Uniform from Alice

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Television Memorabilia Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,450.00 USD
Polly Holliday Uniform from Alice
This pink waitress uniform was worn by the character “Florence Jean Castleberry,” portrayed by actress Polly Holliday, in the hit television series, “Alice.” This Mel’s Diner uniform with polka dot trim has "Polly" written in black ink inside the back collar and a "WBTV" stamp inside the front placket. The garment is the same type worn by Alice (Linda Lavin), Vera (Beth Howland), and Belle (Diane Ladd), who later replaced Holliday on the series. Ms. Holliday wore this garment in multiple episodes during Seasons 1-4 (1976-80) of the series. Her character, Flo, was a mainstay of the series and introduced the immortal line “Kiss my grits” into the cultural lexicon of America. The hit television series, which was (very) loosely based on the 1974 motion picture, “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” ran from 1976-1985, and followed the hilarious misadventures of a recently widowed mother (Lavin) from New Jersey that winds up working in a greasy spoon café somewhere in the middle of Phoenix, AZ. The show was nominated for eight Emmy Awards and 16 Golden Globe Awards, including two Golden Globes won by Ms. Holliday for “Best TV Actress in a Supporting Role” in 1979 and 1980. This signature piece from the classic television show is in very good screen worn condition and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the costume house.