Molly Bee (Born Mollie Beachboard)
August 18, 1939 – February 7, 2009
Molly Bee was teenage country star who gained in popularity due to her TV appearances on Hometown Jamboree during the 1950s. Bee was only 10 years old when she was discovered, and by the time she was 13, she had her first hit record with “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.” Bee was a popular guest on television variety shows like those of Tennessee Ernie Ford and Steve Allen. She released five albums between 1958 and 1982. Mollie Bee died of complications from a stroke on February 7, 2009. She was 69 years old.
When I was prepubescent, Mollie Bee epitomized the loveliness of femininity. She had a special innocent/sexy attraction. It seems she used her gifts well, and struggled valiently with life’s hardships. Gracias, linda Mollie. Siempre en mi alma.