Laurie Walters Slade is an American retired actress, best known for playing Joanie Bradford on ''

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'' which aired from 1977 until 1981 on

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. She is also known for her key role in the hit 1973 film, ''The Harrad Experiment'' and its sequel.

Career

Walters gained early notice by starring opposite Don Johnson in ''The Harrad Experiment'', a sexual revolution film that was a surprise hit in 1973. After her five year run as second-oldest daughter, Joanie, on ''Eight is Enough'', she made guest appearances on a number of television series through the 1980s, such as ''

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'', as well as on two ''Eight Is Enough'' reunion specials. Walters has not acted on television since 1993. In 2005 it was reported that Walters was in charge of film acquisitions for a subscription-based film service called Ironweed Films. Walters has acted in plays in the Southern California area and directed theater productions in

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, under her married name, Laurie Walters Slade.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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