Julie Amato
Julie Amato | |
|---|---|
| Born | Julie Just January 29, 1944 |
| Died | April 4, 2022 (aged 78) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Singer, Voice-over artist |
| Partners | Dominic Joseph Amato, C.O. Lee Boyce Jr. |
Julie Amato (née Just; January 29, 1944 – April 4, 2022) was a professional actress, singer, and voice-over artist.[1]
Early Life
Amato was born to Thaddeus and Rose Just in Lackawanna, New York in 1944, the eldest of six siblings. She was afflicted with Guillane-Barre syndrome at the age of ten and was paralyzed for two years.[1]
In 1961, Amato graduated high school and went on to study drama at Ithaca College. She also sang in local clubs, where she met her husband, musician Dominc Joseph Amato. The two married in 1965, after Julie's graduation, and had their first child in 1966.[1]
Amato won the title of Miss New York State 1965. At the Miss America pageant, she was a non-finalist and won the talent award for popular singer.[1][2]
The family emigrated to Canada as conscientious objectors to the Vietnam War.[1]
Career
In Canada, Amato established herself as a TV personality. She was featured on "Time for a Living," a CBC series with Alan Thicke, became a regular on "House of Pride," and appeared as a guest panelist on "This Is The Law." She also made guest appearances on "Rollin' On The River" and "Half The George Kirby Comedy Hour."[3] Soon she landed herself a role as host of a variety show in the style of The Carol Burnette Show.[1] "Julie," or "The Julie Show," ran for two seasons between 1976 and 1978. Season 1 ran on CTV on Tuesdays at 8:30pm. Season 2 ran on CTV on Fridays at 7:30pm. The change in time slots is thought to have attributed to the show's cancellation. Some notable guests on the show include Andy Griffith, Eartha Kitt, and Rip Taylor.[4]
"Julie" (aka The Julie Show)
| Date | Guest(s) |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 1976 | Liz Torres |
| 28 Sep 1976 | Paul Williams and Avery Schreiber |
| 5 Oct 1976 | Dick Shawn |
| 12 Oct 1976 | Frank Gorshin |
| 19 Oct 1976 | Morey Amsterdam |
| 26 Oct 1976 | - |
| 2 Nov 1976 | - |
| 9 Nov 1976 | Jimmie Walker |
| 16 Nov 1976 | - |
| 23 Nov 1976 | Eartha Kitt |
| 30 Nov 1976 | Paul Sand |
| 7 Dec 1976 | Diane Stapley |
| 21 Dec 1976 | - |
| 28 Dec 1976 | Paul Williams |
| 4 Jan 1977 | - |
| 11 Jan 1977 | George Savalas |
| 18 Jan 1977 | Georgia Engel |
| 25 Jan 1977 | Debralee Scott |
| 1 Feb 1977 | Frank Gorshin |
| 8 Feb 1977 | Andy Griffith |
| 15 Feb 1977 | - |
| 22 Feb 1977 | - |
| 8 Mar 1977 | Jaye P. Morgan |
| 15 Mar 1977 | - |
| 22 Mar 1977 | Patsy Gallant |
| 5 Apr 1977 | Phyllis Diller |
| 12 Apr 1977 | - |
| 19 Apr 1977 | - |
| 26 Apr 1977 | - |
| 3 May 1977 | Phyllis Diller |
| 10 May 1977 | - |
| 17 May 1977 | Paul Sand |
| 24 May 1977 | Ruth Buzzi |
| 31 May 1977 | Diane Stapley |
| 7 Jun 1977 | Kelly Monteith |
| 14 Jun 1977 | Marcia Wallace |
| 21 Jun 1977 | Debralee Scott |
| 28 Jun 1977 | Andy Griffith |
| 5 Jul 1977 | Georgina Engel |
| 12 Jul 1977 | Charlie Callas |
| 19 Jul 1977 | Robert Klein |
| 26 Jul 1977 | - |
| 2 Aug 1977 | - |
| 9 Aug 1977 | Patsy Gallant |
| 16 Aug 1977 | Morey Amsterdam |
| 23 Aug 1977 | - |
| 30 Aug 1977 | Phyllis Diller |
| Date | Guest(s) |
|---|---|
| 30 Sep 1977 | Rip Taylor and Arte Johnson |
| 7 Oct 1977 | Chuck McCann and Clifton Davis |
| 14 Oct 1977 | Avery Schreiber and Rip Taylor |
| 21 Oct 1977 | Kelly Garrett and Chuck McCann |
| 4 Nov 1977 | Kelly Garrett and Clifton Davis |
| 11 Nov 1977 | - |
| 18 Nov 1977 | - |
| 25 Nov 1977 | - |
| 2 Dec 1977 | - |
| 9 Dec 1977 | - |
| 16 Dec 1977 | - |
| 30 Dec 1977 | Rip Taylor and Arte Johnson |
| 6 Jan 1978 | Patsy Gallant, Ted Zeigler, and Murray Langston |
| 20 Jan 1978 | Billy Crystal and Phyllis Diller |
| 27 Jan 1978 | Billy Crystal, Ted Zeigler, and Murray Langston |
| 10 Feb 1978 | Phyllis Diller and Dave Broadfoot |
| 17 Feb 1978 | - |
| 24 Feb 1978 | - |
| 3 Mar 1978 | Hagood Hardy, Steve Landesberg, and the Unknown Comic |
| 24 Mar 1978 | - |
| 31 Mar 1978 | Ruth Buzzi, Joan Allan Cameron, and Steve Landesberg |
| 7 Apr 1978 | Soupy Sales, Henny Youngman, and Diane Stapley |
| 14 Apr 1978 | - |
| 21 Apr 1978 | - |
| 28 Apr 1978 | - |
| 5 May 1978 | - |
| 12 May 1978 | Avery Schreiber and Rip Taylor |
| 19 May 1978 | - |
| 26 May 1978 | Clifton Davis |
| 2 Jun 1978 | Rita Moreno and Marilyn Michaels |
Other guest appearances (unknown airdates): Jack Duffy, Billy Van, Bobby Vinton, George Goebbels[4]
Following "The Julie Show," Amato became the spokesperson for White Westinghouse.[1][5] She participated in several advertising campaigns: She was the voice of the National Geographic, the NBC, and narrated several “Celebrity Profiles” for the “E!” channel. Amato later became a successful voiceover coach.[1]
The Ghost Dance
Although filming was done in the mid-1970s, "The Ghost Dance" was not released until 1982, following the premiere of the "Friday the 13th" franchise. In it, Amato plays Dr. Kay Foster.[6]
Later Years
Amato met her later life partner, C.O. Lee Boyce Jr., at Mann’s Chinese Theater in November of 1992.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Julie Amato Obituary - Mountain View, CA (1944-2022)". The Mercury News. 2022-04-17. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ PageantsHeyDay (2020-04-01). Miss America Pageant 1965 (September 1964). Retrieved 2025-05-12 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Julie – The History of Canadian Broadcasting". Archived from the original on 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ a b "CTVA Canada - "Julie" (CTV)(1976-78) Julie Amato". ctva.biz. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ C O Lee Boyce Jr (2022-05-17). White Westinghouse Promo. Retrieved 2025-05-12 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Do Not Disturb the Dead: The Ghost Dance (1982)". consideringstories. 2024-11-13. Archived from the original on 2024-11-14. Retrieved 2025-05-12.