Loni Anderson made a recent appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show, and she opened up about her family and shared some interesting anecdotes. Loni, known for her role in the hit show WKRP in Cincinnati, discussed her character on a new show called The Mullets. She mentioned that her character is described as “a tad trashy” by some reviewers. Loni, however, considers herself conservative and explained that her character’s style is simply a reflection of the 80s, which is the era the show is set in.
During the conversation, Loni also shared a funny incident that happened while shooting at a wrestling event. She mentioned that she saw people with real mullets, complete with intricate designs shaved into them. This revelation left both Loni and Ellen surprised. Despite her character’s mullet hairstyle, Loni seemed to appreciate the enthusiasm and popularity that this hairstyle still holds.
As the conversation continued, Loni mentioned how she has gone through many changes in her appearance since her early days on The Tonight Show. She humorously admitted that it was time for her to let go of the mullet and move on to a different hairstyle. However, Loni did mention that she still gets recognized for her role in WKRP in Cincinnati and admitted that she hasn’t changed much in terms of her looks since then.
Ellen then shifted the conversation to Loni’s family. Loni proudly shared that she is a grandmother to two granddaughters, McKenzie and Megan, aged ten and seven respectively. She also mentioned having a son who is 15 years old. Loni revealed that her son is growing more independent, which is why she felt it was a good time for her to go back to work. She also shared a comical incident where her son told her not to touch him in public, claiming that there were many people around and it embarrassed him.
Overall, Loni Anderson‘s appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show was lively and filled with interesting tidbits about her life and career. From discussing her character on The Mullets to sharing funny stories about her family, Loni proved to be an engaging and entertaining guest.
Originally aired on October 7, 2003
