Rue McClanahan

In December 2003 she wrote a letter informing Democrat John Kerry that his pheasant hunting had cost him her vote. The first single "Let Me Go" is already gaining airplay on rock and alternative formats. She is also a lifelong Democrat. 3 Doors Down released their third studio album on February 8, 2005. A lifelong animal rights advocate, McClanahan was one of the first celebrity supporters of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The album went on to sell over 3 million copies. McClanahan expected negative fan reaction but was generally popular, even getting one letter advising her on the best poisons to kill Pat with!. "Here Without You" became another multi-format smash while singles "The Road I'm On" and "Away From The Sun" were minor hits.

Due in part to McClanahan's performance, he short-term role was extended to over a year before Caroline was finally brought to justice after kidnapping the twins. It also became their second biggest hit to date on rock radio, spending 17 weeks on top of the chart (second only to the band's own "Loser"). While taking care of twins Michael and Marianne Randolph, Caroline fell in love with their father, John, and began poisoning their mother, Pat. Featuring a video in tribute to American troops, the single's popularity enabled the hit to remain on the charts for almost a year, again garnering multiple format airplay from rock to pop to alternative radio. Unlike a number of actors who become famous after leaving soaps, McClanahan has always praised daytime drama and the people who work in it. In 2002, "Away from the Sun" was released with the hit single "When I'm Gone". Her breakout role was of maniacal nanny Caroline Johnson on Another World from July 1970-September 1971. While the band experienced a lot of exposure and fame for the singles on their first album, the followup proved to be just as successful.

In the latter series, broadcast from 1985 until 1992, McClanahan portrayed the man-crazed Southern belle Blanche Deveraux. The album went on to sell over 5 million copies, thanks to the longest running #1 single on rock radio in Billboard's chart history, "Loser" (21 weeks at #1), "Duck & Run" (a #1 rock smash) and another Top 40 crossover smash "Be Like That", which peaked at #25 on the Hot 100. In the former series, broadcast from 1972 to 1978, McClanahan played Maude Findlay's best friend, Vivian Harmon. The single crossed over several formats, peaking at #1 on rock, alternative and pop radio. Rue McClanahan (born February 21, 1934 in Healdton, Oklahoma) is an American actress, best known for her roles acting alongside Beatrice Arthur on the television sitcoms Maude and The Golden Girls. They received international attention with the release of their song; "Kryptonite". They signed to Universal Records in 2000 for their first record, The Better Life.

3 Doors Down is an American alternative rock band, they were formed in 1997. Away From the Sun #20 (Rock) / #5 (Hot AC). Here Without You #5 US / #16 (Rock). The Road I'm On #8 (Rock).

When I'm Gone #4 US / #1 (Rock) / #2 (Alternative). Be Like That #25 US / #10 (Rock). Duck & Run #1 (Rock). Loser #51 US / #1 (Rock) / #2 (Alternative).

Kryptonite #3 US / #1(Rock) / #1 (Alternative). Seventeen Days (February 8, 2005, LP). Another 700 Miles (November 11, 2003, EP). Away from the Sun (November 12, 2002, LP).

The Better Life (February 8, 2000, LP).