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'''Laurel Lea Schaefer''' (born May 21, 1949) was Miss America 1972.<ref>{{cite news|title=Miss Ohio Wins 1972 Miss America Title|last=Associated Press|date=1972-09-10|publisher=Bangor Daily News|page=7}}</ref> A native of [[Bexley, Ohio|Bexley]], [[Ohio]], she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from [[Ohio University]] in June 1971. Three months later, she won the Miss America pageant.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.missamerica.org/our-miss-americas/1970/1972.aspx |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-01-15 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101221035903/http://missamerica.org/our-miss-americas/1970/1972.aspx |archivedate=2010-12-21 }}</ref>
'''Laurie Lea Schaefer''' aka '''Laurel Lea Schaefer''' (born May 21, 1949) was Miss America 1972.<ref>{{cite news|title=Miss Ohio Wins 1972 Miss America Title|last=Associated Press|date=1972-09-10|publisher=Bangor Daily News|page=7}}</ref> A native of [[Bexley, Ohio|Bexley]], [[Ohio]], she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from [[Ohio University]] in June 1971. Three months later, she won the [[Miss America]] pageant.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.missamerica.org/our-miss-americas/1970/1972.aspx |title=Miss America : 1972 |accessdate=2011-01-15 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101221035903/http://missamerica.org/our-miss-americas/1970/1972.aspx |archivedate=2010-12-21 }}</ref>
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After Miss America, Schaefer parlayed her theatre arts and music degree into a stage career. Her training afforded her opportunities as a leading lady to actors such as Howard Keel, John Davidson, Peter Marshall, Ed Ames, Joe Namath, Giorgio Tozzi and Gorden MacRae. She performed in ''The Music Man'', ''The Sound of Music'', ''Camelot'', ''South Pacific'', ''Showboat'', ''My Fair Lady'', ''Oklahoma'', ''Hello Dolly'', ''Carousel'', ''The King and I'', ''Guys and Dolls'', ''Anything Goes'', ''Under the Yum-Yum Tree'', ''Star-Spangled Girl'' and ''Plaza Suite''.


==Biography==
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Schaefer's television work includes a recurring role on ''Falcon Crest''<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2017-08-18|title=Laurie Lea Schaefer - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia|url=https://alchetron.com/Laurie-Lea-Schaefer|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-16|website=Alchetron.com|language=en-US}}</ref> and guest starring roles on ''Matlock'', ''L.A. Law'', ''Quantum Leap'', ''Love Boat'', ''Three's Company'' and ''Rockford Files''. She also played in TV commercials, including for Campbell's soup.
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She parlayed her theatre arts and music degree into a stage career. Her training afforded her opportunities as a leading lady to actors such as [[Howard Keel]], [[John Davidson (entertainer)|John Davidson]], [[Peter Marshall (entertainer)|Peter Marshall]], [[Ed Ames]], [[Joe Namath]], [[Giorgio Tozzi]] and [[Gordon MacRae]]. She performed in productions of such musicals and plays as ''The Music Man'', ''The Sound of Music'', ''Camelot'', ''South Pacific'', ''Showboat'', ''My Fair Lady'', ''Oklahoma'', ''Hello Dolly'', ''Carousel'', ''The King and I'', ''Guys and Dolls'', ''Anything Goes'', ''Under the Yum-Yum Tree'', ''Star-Spangled Girl'' and ''Plaza Suite''.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}


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Schaefer's television work includes a recurring role on ''Falcon Crest'' and guest starring roles on ''Matlock'', ''L.A. Law'', ''Quantum Leap'',<ref>{{Cite web|title=Miss America Fates and Fortunes|url=https://www.themontrealreview.com/2009/Miss-America-Winners-List-from-1921-to-2012.php|access-date=2021-08-16|website=www.themontrealreview.com}}</ref> ''Love Boat'', ''Three's Company'' and ''Rockford Files''. She also played in TV commercials, including for Campbell's soup.
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Schaefer's vocal career included performing the American national anthem at the inaugural concert for President Richard Nixon, headlining the Miss America USO tour to Vietnam and Thailand, entertaining on cruises with a one-woman show and singing in the "Capturing the Heart of Gershwin" anniversary concert.


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Schaefer's vocal career included performing the American national anthem at the inaugural concert for President Richard Nixon, headlining the Miss America USO tour to Vietnam and Thailand, entertaining on cruises with a one-woman show and singing in the "Capturing the Heart of Gershwin" anniversary concert.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}
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For 25 years, Schaefer has been a commercial casting director, talent scout and owner of Creative Casting Services. In 1974, she established Schaefer Consultants, a personal imaging and entertainment career consultancy. She is a published author, keynote speaker, corporate spokesperson, infomercial host and media presenter.


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Schaefer has been a commercial casting director, talent scout and owner of Creative Casting Services. In 1974, she established Schaefer Consultants, a personal imaging and entertainment career consultancy. She is a published author, keynote speaker, corporate spokesperson, infomercial host and media presenter.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}
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Schaefer's awards include the American Academy of Achievement's Gold Plate Award, Ohio University's Outstanding Alumni Award, the Tom Dooley Humanitarian Award, New Jersey and Ohio's Woman of the Year Awards, the Ohio Governor's Award, the Bexley Alumni Association-Significant Achievement Award, a President's Award for Leadership from Zonta International and a listing in Who's Who.


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Schaefer's awards include the American Academy of Achievement's Gold Plate Award, Ohio University's Outstanding Alumni Award, the Tom Dooley Humanitarian Award, New Jersey and Ohio's Woman of the Year Awards, the Ohio Governor's Award, the Bexley Alumni Association-Significant Achievement Award, a President's Award for Leadership from Zonta International and a listing in Who's Who.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}

===Marriages===
Schaefer married John Lurie in 1973;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/10112587/|title=El Paso Herald-Post from el Paso, Texas on June 6, 1974 · Page 20}}</ref> they were divorced in 1977.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://people.com/archive/american-beauties-80-years-vol-54-no-16/|title=American Beauties: 80 Years}}</ref> She married Michael Bozoukoff in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.athensmessenger.com/celebrate/schaefer-bozoukoff-wedding/article_5583e409-0300-5e25-8afb-533dfcdec1bf.html|title = Schaefer-Bozoukoff wedding}}</ref>
Schaefer married John Lurie in 1973;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/10112587/|title=El Paso Herald-Post from el Paso, Texas on June 6, 1974 · Page 20}}</ref> they were divorced in 1977.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://people.com/archive/american-beauties-80-years-vol-54-no-16/|title=American Beauties: 80 Years}}</ref> She married Michael Bozoukoff in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.athensmessenger.com/celebrate/schaefer-bozoukoff-wedding/article_5583e409-0300-5e25-8afb-533dfcdec1bf.html|title = Schaefer-Bozoukoff wedding}}</ref>

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Laurie Lea Schaefer
Born
Laurel Lea Schaefer

(1949-05-21) May 21, 1949 (age 74)
Bexley, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materOhio University
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
TitleMiss Bexley 1971
Miss Ohio 1971
Miss America 1972
PredecessorPhyllis George
SuccessorTerry Meeuwsen
Spouse(s)1) John Lurie (1973-1977; divorced)
2) Michael Bozoukoff (2015-present)

Laurie Lea Schaefer aka Laurel Lea Schaefer (born May 21, 1949) was Miss America 1972.[1] A native of Bexley, Ohio, she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Ohio University in June 1971. Three months later, she won the Miss America pageant.[2]

Biography[edit]

She parlayed her theatre arts and music degree into a stage career. Her training afforded her opportunities as a leading lady to actors such as Howard Keel, John Davidson, Peter Marshall, Ed Ames, Joe Namath, Giorgio Tozzi and Gordon MacRae. She performed in productions of such musicals and plays as The Music Man, The Sound of Music, Camelot, South Pacific, Showboat, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, Hello Dolly, Carousel, The King and I, Guys and Dolls, Anything Goes, Under the Yum-Yum Tree, Star-Spangled Girl and Plaza Suite.[citation needed]

Schaefer's television work includes a recurring role on Falcon Crest and guest starring roles on Matlock, L.A. Law, Quantum Leap,[3] Love Boat, Three's Company and Rockford Files. She also played in TV commercials, including for Campbell's soup.

Schaefer's vocal career included performing the American national anthem at the inaugural concert for President Richard Nixon, headlining the Miss America USO tour to Vietnam and Thailand, entertaining on cruises with a one-woman show and singing in the "Capturing the Heart of Gershwin" anniversary concert.[citation needed]

Schaefer has been a commercial casting director, talent scout and owner of Creative Casting Services. In 1974, she established Schaefer Consultants, a personal imaging and entertainment career consultancy. She is a published author, keynote speaker, corporate spokesperson, infomercial host and media presenter.[citation needed]

Schaefer's awards include the American Academy of Achievement's Gold Plate Award, Ohio University's Outstanding Alumni Award, the Tom Dooley Humanitarian Award, New Jersey and Ohio's Woman of the Year Awards, the Ohio Governor's Award, the Bexley Alumni Association-Significant Achievement Award, a President's Award for Leadership from Zonta International and a listing in Who's Who.[citation needed]

Marriages[edit]

Schaefer married John Lurie in 1973;[4] they were divorced in 1977.[5] She married Michael Bozoukoff in 2015.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Associated Press (1972-09-10). "Miss Ohio Wins 1972 Miss America Title". Bangor Daily News. p. 7.
  2. ^ "Miss America : 1972". Archived from the original on 2010-12-21. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
  3. ^ "Miss America Fates and Fortunes". www.themontrealreview.com. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  4. ^ "El Paso Herald-Post from el Paso, Texas on June 6, 1974 · Page 20".
  5. ^ "American Beauties: 80 Years".
  6. ^ "Schaefer-Bozoukoff wedding".
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss America
1972 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Grace Bird
 Miss Ohio
1971 		Succeeded by
Judy Jones

External links[edit]

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