Betty Luster [SEP] date of death
Betty Luster
Betty Luster (27 April 1922 – 25 May 2011) was an American television actress, singer and dancer, whose career was active in the 1940s and 1950s. The role for which she is best remembered today was at one time her most obscure: her portrayal of Mr. B Natural in the short film of the same name, made famous after its inclusion in a 1991 episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000".
Career.
Betty Luster was the winner of the first Miss Lake Mowhawk contest in
dances.
Cast.
- Betty Luster as Mr. B Natural
- Bruce Podewell as Buzz Turner. "Buzz" is Podewell's own nickname, and he had appeared under that name on "Watch Mr. Wizard" in 1951. He was a professor of theater and dance at Tulane University for nearly 40 years, until his death in March 2013.
- James Andelin as Band instructor (uncredited)
- Lester Podewell as Mr. Turner (Buzz's father) (uncredited)
- Paul E. Richards