Joyce Bulifant

Joyce Collins Bulifant (born December 16, 1937) is an American actress and author. In addition to recurring roles on television, including The Mary Tyler Moore Show as Marie Slaughter, Bulifant is recognized for film roles in The Happiest Millionaire and Airplane! and as a frequent panelist on game shows, including Chain Reaction, Match Game, and Password Plus. Early years Bulifant was born in Newport News, Virginia. She attended Solebury School in New Hope, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1956 in the same class as her first husband, James MacArthur, son of Helen Hayes and Charles MacArthur. She then studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Theatre Bulifant's Broadway credits include Tall Story (1958) and The Paisley Convertible (1966). She appeared in Glad Tidings; Auntie Mame; Gentlemen, The Queens!; and Under the Yum-Yum Tree.