Please help us welcome legendary Hollywood actress Patty MCormack to the show! January 9th and 10th at The Hollywood Show! McCormack began her career as a child actress. She is perhaps best known for her performance as Rhoda Penmark in Maxwell Anderson's 1954 psychological drama The Bad Seed and television, including Helen Keller in the original Playhouse 90 production of The Miracle Worker, Jeffrey Tambor's wife Anne Brookes on the ABC sitcom The Ropers, Adriana La Cerva's mother in The Soprano

Happy 80th Birthday to the remarkable Patty McCormack! ✨🌸 Today we celebrate not just a birthday, but eight extraordinary decades of brilliance, grace, and unforgettable artistry. From the moment you stepped into the spotlight, you left an everlasting mark on film, television, and in the hearts of those who admire you. Your talent, strength, and timeless presence continue to inspire generations, reminding us all that true stars never fade they only shine brighter with time. Patty, may this mile

“Children can be nasty, don’t you think?” Especially in THE BAD SEED (’56). After playing the titular role, Patty McCormack became the youngest honoree on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. See it tonight with TCM host Ben Mankiewicz and Mario Cantone at 8pm ET. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

At age 9, Patty McCormack originated the role of fledgling serial killer Rhoda Penmark in the Broadway production of THE BAD SEED. Two years later she starred in the film and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM