TV’s Original “Lois Lane,” Phyllis Coates, Has Died
TV's first Lois Lane, Phyllis Coates, has died at age 96.
Phyllis Coates
The Many Faces of Lois Lane – 2021 Edition
Russ Dimino looks at the many talented actresses who have played Lois Lane over the decades.
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