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Her most famous role has been of nymphomaniac Corinne Tate on Soap, the sitcom that parodied soap operas. She played the role from 1977 until 1980; this role made her a breakout star.

In 1980, ABC executives offered Canova her own television series, starring alongside Danny Thomas in I'm a Big Girl Now . The show lasted just one season.

Canova's acting career entered a slump for many years before she was cast as Sandy Beatty in Throb!, a successful sitcom which aired in syndication from 19861986 is a common year starting on Wednesday. Events January January 1 Spain and Portugal enter the European Community January 1 Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands and is separated from the Netherlands Antilles. January 9 After losing a pa to 19881988 is a leap year starting on Friday (click on link for calendar). Events January January 2 Georgia celebrates its bicentennial statehood. January 9 Connecticut celebrates its bicentennial statehood. January 26 Australia celebrates its bicentennial day..

For the most part, Canova has retired from acting, her last role being in the 19981998 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar), and was designated the International Year of the Ocean''. Events January January 1998 A massive ice storm, caused by El Nino, strikes New England, southern Ontario and Quebec, resulting movie One True Thing .