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* ActorInspiredElement: She did her own makeup for ''Film/YoungFrankenstein'', and the wart on Frau Blucher's chin was her idea.
* BeautyInversion: Before she was actually old, she usually appeared in unflattering makeup or prosthetics to make her look ugly. She was actually a beauty queen in her younger days.
* CastTheRunnerUp: Ellen Burstyn was approached about playing Ruth in ''Film/TheLastPictureShow'', but she opted to play Lois instead, finding that part more fun. Cloris was then offered the role of Ruth.
* CreatorBacklash: She expressed disappointment over her short-lived spin-off ''Phyllis'', feeling they didn't create the same dynamic between the supporting cast that made ''Series/TheMaryTylerMooreShow'' work.
* DeletedRole: She filmed scenes in ''Film/InglouriousBasterds'' playing Mrs Himmelstein, an elderly Jewish woman living in Boston, but they were cut. Quentin Tarantino has expressed interest in using them for a prequel.
* FakeNationality: German in ''Film/YoungFrankenstein'' and ''Series/MalcolmInTheMiddle''.
* FriendshipOnTheSet: She became very close with Valerie Harper, despite playing enemies on ''Series/TheMaryTylerMooreShow''. And while she didn't get on with Gavin [=MacLeod=] initially, they became friends too.
* LeslieNielsenSyndrome: While she did get fame for a sitcom, she spent the 70s doing varied roles, usually leaning more towards drama. As of ''Film/YoungFrankenstein'', she was pegged as a comedic actress more often.
* OneTakeWonder: Ruth's monologue at the end of ''Film/TheLastPictureShow'' was done on the first take. She told the director "I can do better" but he responded "no you can't, in fact, you just won the Oscar". He was right, and she picked up Best Supporting Actress for the role.
* PlayingTheirOwnTwin: In the Olsen Twins movie ''Double Double Toil & Trouble'', she plays twin sisters herself.
* ProductionPosse: She starred in three Mel Brooks films, and four Peter Bogdanovich ones.
* StarMakingRole: Both ''Series/TheMaryTylerMooreShow'' and ''Film/TheLastPictureShow'' put her on the map, and she spent the 70s being considered one of the most versatile actresses of her generation.
* ThrowItIn: She improvised the "varm milk" exchange in ''Film/YoungFrankenstein''.
* UnderageCasting: She was playing old women when she was only in her mid-forties.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: She was offered a chance to be a series regular on ''Series/TheMaryTylerMooreShow'' but opted to sign a per-episode deal to allow herself the freedom to do more films, as she had just filmed ''Film/TheLastPictureShow'', and expected that would open doors for her.
* BeautyInversion: Before she was actually old, she usually appeared in unflattering makeup or prosthetics to make her look ugly. She was actually a beauty queen in her younger days.
* CastTheRunnerUp: Ellen Burstyn was approached about playing Ruth in ''Film/TheLastPictureShow'', but she opted to play Lois instead, finding that part more fun. Cloris was then offered the role of Ruth.
* CreatorBacklash: She expressed disappointment over her short-lived spin-off ''Phyllis'', feeling they didn't create the same dynamic between the supporting cast that made ''Series/TheMaryTylerMooreShow'' work.
* DeletedRole: She filmed scenes in ''Film/InglouriousBasterds'' playing Mrs Himmelstein, an elderly Jewish woman living in Boston, but they were cut. Quentin Tarantino has expressed interest in using them for a prequel.
* FakeNationality: German in ''Film/YoungFrankenstein'' and ''Series/MalcolmInTheMiddle''.
* FriendshipOnTheSet: She became very close with Valerie Harper, despite playing enemies on ''Series/TheMaryTylerMooreShow''. And while she didn't get on with Gavin [=MacLeod=] initially, they became friends too.
* LeslieNielsenSyndrome: While she did get fame for a sitcom, she spent the 70s doing varied roles, usually leaning more towards drama. As of ''Film/YoungFrankenstein'', she was pegged as a comedic actress more often.
* OneTakeWonder: Ruth's monologue at the end of ''Film/TheLastPictureShow'' was done on the first take. She told the director "I can do better" but he responded "no you can't, in fact, you just won the Oscar". He was right, and she picked up Best Supporting Actress for the role.
* PlayingTheirOwnTwin: In the Olsen Twins movie ''Double Double Toil & Trouble'', she plays twin sisters herself.
* ProductionPosse: She starred in three Mel Brooks films, and four Peter Bogdanovich ones.
* StarMakingRole: Both ''Series/TheMaryTylerMooreShow'' and ''Film/TheLastPictureShow'' put her on the map, and she spent the 70s being considered one of the most versatile actresses of her generation.
* ThrowItIn: She improvised the "varm milk" exchange in ''Film/YoungFrankenstein''.
* UnderageCasting: She was playing old women when she was only in her mid-forties.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: She was offered a chance to be a series regular on ''Series/TheMaryTylerMooreShow'' but opted to sign a per-episode deal to allow herself the freedom to do more films, as she had just filmed ''Film/TheLastPictureShow'', and expected that would open doors for her.
