Actress and country music star Molly Bee recorded several hits in the 1950s and 1960s after signing with Universal Music at the age of 13. In 1952, Bee released her first major commercial hit, "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus." Bee passed away at the age of 69 on February 7, 2009.Los Angeles Times: Molly Bee dies at 69 (February 11, 2009)
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"I've done it all and lived to tell about it. Mine has been like six lifetimes rolled into one."—Molly Bee
"She had a great voice and a wonderful stage personality. She was a sweet person, just terrific."—Former boyfriend Tommy SandsLos Angeles Times: Molly Bee dies at 69 (February 11, 2009)
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Mollie Gene Beachboard
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Referred to herself as "the Zsa Zsa Gabor of the country music set"Los Angeles Times: Molly Bee dies at 69 (February 11, 2009)
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Released her final album, Sounds Fine to Me in 1982allmusic: Molly Bee Biography
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Owned a restaurant and bar called Molly Bee's in Oceanside, CaliforniaUPI: Country singer Molly Bee, 69, dies (February 11, 2009)
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Died on February 7, 2009
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Appeared on the television shows The Pinky Lee Show, Hometown Jamboree and The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show
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Starred in the films Chartroose Caboose and The Young Swingers
