Debra Maffett

Debra Sue Maffett (born November 9, 1956) is an American beauty pageant titleholder from Cut and Shoot, Texas and was named Miss America 1983.[1]

Debra Maffett
Debra Maffett and Ronald Letterman in 1983
Born (1956-11-09) November 9, 1956
EducationUniversity of Houston
Sam Houston State University
Lamar University
OccupationTelevision personality, producer, media consultant, speaker, songwriter, singer
Home townNashville, Tennessee
TitleMiss California 1982
Miss America 1983
PredecessorElizabeth Ward
SuccessorVanessa Williams
Spouse(s)
Buster Wilson
(
deceased 
2004)
Children2
AwardsEmmy Nomination Best Host

Early life and education

Maffett graduated from S.P. Waltrip High School in Houston, Texas, in 1975.[2]

Pageantry

Although she competed in the Miss Texas pageant several years without winning, she moved to California and was subsequently crowned Miss California 1982.[3] She represented California when she won the Miss America crown. Some controversy arose after it was revealed that Maffett underwent nasal surgery to correct her deviated septum.[4]

Career

Maffett served as a host on PM Magazine; NBC and CBS pilots; Guinness Book of World Records with David Frost; Alive and Well; TNN Country News; Hot, Hip and Country; Making Healthy Choices; and The Harvest Show.

In 1984, Maffett appeared as a panelist on several episodes of the Match Game Hollywood Squares Hour.

Maffett appeared in the episode of Matlock that aired December 1, 1987, entitled "The Network" as news anchor Terry McNeil.

Personal life

Maffett was married to singer Buster Wilson, until his death in 2004. Wilson had a daughter, Jenny (born 1990), from a previous relationship.[5] Maffett gave birth to a son, Rydder, in 1996.[5]

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References
  1. Miss America Fates and Fortunes Retrieved 2018-04-14.
  2. IMDB Biography of Debra Sue Maffett
  3. "Miss California History". Miss California. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  4. https://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/09/15/Miss-America-had-surgery-to-correct-nose/8040400910400/
  5. Tauber, Michelle; Neill, Mike; Russell, Lisa; Fowler, Joanne; Dam, Julie; Tresniowski, Alex; Miller, Samantha; Dougherty, Steve; Yu, Ting (October 16, 2000). "American Beauties: 80 Years". People.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Elizabeth Ward		 Miss America
1983		 Succeeded by
Vanessa Williams
Preceded by
Cheryl Vancleave		 Miss California
1982		 Succeeded by
Lisa Davenport
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