Remembering Ann Meara — And Her Classic Blue Nun Radio Spots
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Before she was Veronica Olchin in “The King of Queens” or Peggy Moody in “All My Children,” Ann Meara spent a lot of time with a nun.
Ms. Meara, the actress and comedienne who began her career as part of the famed Stiller & Meara comedy duo, died Saturday at age 85, leaving a legacy of five Emmy nominations, movie roles and unforgettable sketch comedy showcased on the “The Ed Sullivan” show. But in the ad world, Ms. Meara may be best remembered for the famous ’70s Blue Nun radio spots from Della Femina, Travisano & Partners.
Jerry Della Femina recalled in a telephone interview today that he first met Ms. Meara and Mr. Stiller at a nightclub. He told the pair, “Someday I am going to use you in a commercial.” Later, during auditions, he said, Meara and Stiller easily won the roles in the radio campaign.
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