Marcia Wallace Continues National Book Tour with Dont Look Back, Were Not Going That Way" www.marciawallace.com

19-year breast cancer survivor star of classic TV Bob Newhart Show, That's My Bush, and The Simpsons. People throng to hear her promote message of early detection in fight against cancer

(PRWEB) September 28, 2004 -- That Emmy Award-winning bundle of talent, Marcia Wallace (www.marciawallace.com), is criss-crossing the country, bringing her message of love, laughter and early detection of cancer by way of her new book Dont Look Back, Were Not Going That Way." In the next few weeks, her tour will take her from her home in Los Angeles across country to Kansas, Missouri, New York, Kentucky and Texas. Fans remember Marcia from her years as Carol Kester the wise-cracking receptionist on The Bob Newhart Show as part of the legendary 1970s Saturday night line-up, regularly drawing an audience of tens-of-millions in those pre-cable TV days. Many more will recognize her distinctive cackle as the voice of Edna Krabappel (Barts teacher) on The Simpsons. Last year, Marcia toured in Eve Enslers The Vagina Monologues. Now, Marcias memoir -- Dont Look Back, Were Not Going That Way" (subtitled How I overcame a rocky childhood, a nervous breakdown, breast cancer, widowhood, fat, fire and menopausal motherhood and still manage to count my lucky chickens") -- is bringing her unique personality and timely message to a new generation. It is a tale worthy of this remarkable woman -- guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and start re-reading.

The Bob Newhart Show ran seven years in prime time and new generations have been watching Marcia in re-runs ever since. Marcia reprised that role when she guest starred as Murphy Brown's 66th secretary, for which she received an Emmy nomination. Marcia later reunited with Murphy as a member of her breast cancer support group, with her old boss on George and Leo and has had a recurring role on Seventh Heaven. She has attracted a whole new audience with her Emmy winning role as Barts beleaguered fourth grade teacher, Edna Krabappel, on The Simpsons. In 2001 she appeared as the sassy White House maid, Maggie, in the critically acclaimed That's My Bush on Comedy Central. In addition, Marcias motivational speeches in over 100 American cities have left thousands of women wanting to hear more. A 19 year breast cancer survivor, she recently did a 15 city satellite media tour as a breast cancer awareness advocate and continues to speak before thousands of men and women. As always happens, people approached her to say Wheres your book? If you wrote a book, Id buy it." The result: Dont Look Back, Were Not Going That Way."

Marcia's voice has also been heard on several animated series, films and commercials. She has guested on such shows as Providence, Murder She Wrote, Taxi, Magnum P.I. and has had recurring roles on Full House, Charles in Charge and Alf. Marcia's first Los Angeles stage appearance was her starring role in An Almost Perfect Person, which she also produced. Besides her national tour in The Vagina Monoluges, Marcia's numerous stage credits include Olive Madison in the female Odd Couple and roles in Same Time Next Year, Twigs, It Had To Be You, Supporting Cast, Prisoner of Second Avenue, Plaza Suite, Gypsy, Promises Promises, Born Yesterday, all three roles in Last of the Red Hot Lovers, the geriatric version" of You're a Good Man Charlie Brown and as Ouiser in Steel Magnolias Marcia has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows across the country, everything from Johnny Carson to Oprah to Rosie to Hello, Des Moines. In October of 1998, Marcia was featured in a People Magazine cover story on the American breast cancer epidemic along with other celebrities who have survived the disease. Since then, Marcia has become a high profile advocate for breast cancer awareness, regularly speaking to thousands of men and women across the country sharing her hilarious and moving story.

Tour Dates for Marcia Wallace's Don't Look Back, We're Not Going That Way"(for details, please go to www.marciawallace.com)

September 30, Saturday @ 11:30am

Speech at 13th Annual Women's Business Conference

Kansas ExpoCentre, Topeka, KS

October 2, Saturday @ 12 Noon

Talk and Book Signing

California Writers Club

Town Hall, San Fernando Mission Blvd. and Balboa Blvd.

San Fernando, CA

www.CalWritersSFV.com

October 3, Sunday, Book and Photo signing, 11am 'til 5pm

Hollywood Collectors Show

Hilton Burbank Airport & Convention Center

2500 Hollywood Way

October 7 @ 3pm

Book signing

Ninth Street Bookstore

Columbia, MO

(573) 443-2665

October 7 @ 6pm

Speech

Women in Tune Festival

The Tiger Columns

Columbia , MO

October 8 @ 12 Noon

Lake of the Ozarks Writers' Guild Luncheon

Green Onion Restaurant foyer

Stone Crest Mall

3797 U.S. Hwy. 54

Osage Beach , MO

Reservations are requested by calling (573) 392-2696 but not necessary; fans are encouraged to identify themselves by bringing an empty brown paper lunchbag.

October 12, Tuesday @ 7:30pm

Book Signing

Barnes & Noble

THE GROVE

169 The Grove Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90036

October 16, Saturday, 12 Noon

(event runs 9am 'til 2pm)

Breast Cancer Education Day

Speech / book signing

Melville Marriott Hotel

1350 Old Walt Whitman Rd.

Melville , NY

(631) 423-1600

October 19, Tuesday, 7pm

Book Signing

Borders Books in Canoga Park

6510 Canoga Avenue

October 28, Thursday, 5pm

speech / book signing

LakeHouse Spa

Lake Austin Spa resort

Austin, TX

October 30, Saturday, 9am 'til 5pm

Western Kentucky Book Expo

John A. Arnold Convention Center and Arena

Sturgis, KY

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