Phyllis George
| Phyllis George | |
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Phyllis George signing autographs at the Miss America 2008 pageant
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| First Lady of Kentucky | |
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In office December 11, 1979 – December 13, 1983 |
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| Governor | John Y. Brown, Jr. |
| Preceded by | Charlann Harting Carroll |
| Succeeded by | Bill Collins |
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Miss America 1971 Miss Texas 1970 |
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| Preceded by | Pamela Eldred |
| Succeeded by | Laurie Lea Schaefer |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Phyllis Ann George Brown June 25, 1949 Denton, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse(s) |
Robert Evans (1977–1978) John Y. Brown, Jr. (1979–1998) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater |
University of North Texas Texas Christian University |
| Occupation | Sportscaster, actress, First Lady of Kentucky from 1979 to 1983. |
Phyllis Ann George Brown (born June 25, 1949), Miss America 1971 and Miss Texas 1970, is an American businesswoman, actress, and former sportscaster. She was also First Lady of Kentucky from 1979 to 1983.
George was born to Diantha Cogdell and James George in Denton, Texas. She attended the University of North Texas for three years until crowned Miss Texas in 1971. At that time, Texas Christian University awarded scholarships to Miss Texas honorees. As a result, Phyllis left UNT and enrolled at TCU for several weeks until winning the Miss America crown later that fall. She is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.
George was Miss Texas 1970 and was later crowned Miss America 1971 on September 12, 1970. The Women's Liberation Front demonstrated at the event. In August 1971, George traveled to Vietnam with Miss Iowa Cheryl Browne, Miss Nevada 1970, Vicky Jo Todd, Miss New Jersey 1970, Hela Yungst, Miss Arizona 1970, Karen Shields, Miss Arkansas 1970, Donna Connelly, and George's replacement after she was crowned Miss America, Miss Texas 1970, Belinda Myrick. They participated in a 22-day United Service Organizations tour for American troops there. The tour began in Saigon. Brown later commented that she thought "it was one of the last Miss America groups to go to Vietnam." During her year-long stint as Miss America, George also appeared on numerous talk shows, including three interviews on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
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