Lana Turner in popular culture Lana Turner in popular culture Since her rise to fame in the 1940s, American film actress Lana Turner (19211995) has appeared and been referenced in numerous works across literature, film, art, and music. Her glamorous persona and publicized personal troubles have contributed to her recurring prevalence in popular culture. Turner first entered the popular culture lexicon under the nickname "the Sweater Girl" due to her feature film debut in "They Won't Forget" (1937), in which she appeared in a form-fitting sweater that accentuated her bust. She was the first known person to be given the nickname, which went on to
Christopher Norris (actress) Christopher Norris (actress) Christopher Norris (born October 7, 1953) is an American movie and television actress. She is probably best known for her portrayal of nurse Gloria "Ripples" Brancusi in the television series "Trapper John, M.D.". She attended Los Angeles Valley College. Early notable roles include the wild girl Miriam in "Summer of '42" (1971); a heroic young flight attendant in the disaster film "Airport 1975" (1974), and as a hot girl in Roger Corman's "Eat My Dust!" (1976). Early in her career Norris typically played wholesome, "girl next door" types, and, later in her career, she got more "vixen"