(7) He had missed out on an appointment to West Point by hurting his knee in a track meet, so he enrolled at Columbia University. (10) Su has so much as admitted having used Troy for the publicity value she could derive. Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a9e37eb77c8884098ca5ef885ec129e0" );document.getElementById("c00cf54695").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Max Wright played a progressive, left wing politician in a two-part episode on Cheers and was a very accomplished theatre actor, as several others at least somewhat in that line-up string). He was self destructive and often drunk, according to the book Katharine (Hepburn) the Great by Darwin Porter. (16), Up to the moment the couple pledged their lives and their love together in one of the most beautiful weddings in Hollywoods history, people wondered why Suzanne was going through with a marriage that looked as if it didnt have a ghost of a chance to succeed. Let's fast forward for a moment to 1981. David Janssen was her great love, where the timing was never right. But Frann laughed all the way to the bank. She dazzled on Johnny Carson. They married in 1968 and the marriage lasted until his death from lung cancer in 2000. She waived alimony and said there was no community property. The more they recognised me, the madder she got. The movie was written by Aaron Sorkin, who had a short affair with Kristin Davis, who had a complementary role to Grace in an episode of W&G. Just spent the last hour and a half watching her in that interview in its entirety at r4. [quote]Does anyone remember a TV movie she made with Gil Gerard when he was so hot in the 1990s? I was working for a company that hired a temp employee and I was assigned to train him. Oh! She seemed to be going some place new at almost any hour of the night. She enkindled her leading men while remaining slightly suspicious of their motives. She always looked different to me after Bob Newhart Show ended but I could never pinpoint how exactly. I noticed you quoted Darwin Porter and David Bret a few times both are widely discredited biographers who dont name sources. Michael J Fox's role was inspired by George Stephanopolous and would help him get the lead in Spin City afterwards, as did Martin Sheen's role with The West Wing, which connects The West Wing with TAAHM and the Lorre Wing, but I guess it is closer to the W&G, Cheers, Frasier, DH wing. Elizabeth Taylor with first husband Conrad Nicky Hilton, Jr. Elizabeth Taylor and Conrad Hilton Jr. (May 6, 1950 Jan. 29 1951) . The last 3 postings are displayed. (30) On the very eve of their [failed] reconciliation, Troy was out on the town, dancing till dawn with a little blonde doll. (6) A Warning to Troy Donahue, Modern Screen Jan 1962. 2001 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 8 (AP)The sixmonth marriage of two film stars, Troy Donahue and Suzanne Pleshette, ended in divorce today after Miss Pleshette testified that trouble started 17 days after the wedding. Hitchcock hit on her, Sean Connery hit on her (even twisting her arm), the interviewer had his hands full trying to keep her on-topic. In Touch Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. On December 16, 1961, she gave birth to a son, Dodd Mitchell Darin (also known as Morgan Mitchell Darin). Rumors say that she came home to find Cromwell with a man, according to Darwin Porters Howard Hughes: Hells Angels, but several other sources say Cromwell left Lansburg a note; apologizing and saying he couldnt go on with their marriage. No Suzanne had a great time filming The Birds and stayed so close to the Hitchcocks (she seemed very, very good and making and keeping friendships with powerful people) that she was up in the Hitchcock's Monterey house shortly before he died. Lana and Artie Shaw met on the set of Dancing Co-Ed and the couple did not hit it off. She was a great 'broad' -- would have made a great friend! Wow! 12, 1946, news brief. Theyd been up for the same part. She studied at Manhattan's High School of . Natalie had acted since childhood so there was never a period where they needed to push her as a starlet. He was so funny. SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 8 (AP)The sixmonth marriage of two film stars, Troy Donahue and Suzanne Pleshette, ended in divorce today after Miss Pleshette testified that trouble started 17 days after the wedding. Fire her ass and get me Diane Baker for the part. He died in 2007, then she died of lung cancer in 2008. David Paymer was in The American President, a few episodes of Cheers and in Nixon, as was David Hyde Pierce. They married in 1968 and the marriage lasted until his death from lung cancer in 2000. Questionable, of course-- the individual does have to want change within himself.. Also interesting that SP "sent him off to therapy". [quote]R144 A Rage to Live" where she played a naive girl who [bold]became a nymphomaniac after an older man (stud Mark Goddard) forces himself on her.[/bold]. At her wedding, Elizabeth had her first glasses of champagne, according to the book Elizabeth by J. Randy Taraborrelli, exhibiting how young and inexperienced she was at the time. She was close toher parents and they heartily approved her interest in show business and all agreed she should attend Manhattan's famed High School for the Performing Arts. (25), (27) Rona Barretts Private Line, Movie Mirror Nov 1964. However, Shaw tried to change Lana. Rona Barretts inference that Troy assaulted Suzanne was a one-off. In the pantheon of campfests, her turn as Leona Helmsley is only bested by Mommie Dearest. (25) He took the split much harder than she did. Become a contributor - post when you want with no ads. This bitch is stealing scenes from me. I loved this TV movie. Her longest marriage was to a gay man. LPBW's Audrey and Jeremy Roloff's Family Trip to Disneyland: See Photos, 90 Days Vanessa Gives Update on Colts Recovery from Scary Accident, Indio Downey Releases Life-Affirming Music Video for 'September', Jordyn Woods Reflects on How Pressures of Fame, Scrutiny Affect Her, Jordyn Woods on Her Future With BF Karl-Anthony Towns: Special Person, Inside the Gabby Petito Case: From Disappearance to Homicide to Lawsuit, Sister Wives Kody, Robyn Were With a Mystery Blonde: Identity Revealed, Megan Fox and MGK's Relationship Is 'Toxic': 'There Is Concern for Her', Farrah Abraham Slams Mom-Shamers Over Daughter Sophias Piercings. Discover Suzanne Pleshette's Wiki Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. She said 'So I heard you're a VP now'. They kept catching each other in between other relationships but never made a real go of it. And that her original fling w/Poston was in part due to his size. She was on a successful sitcom. I can also see Nikki Haskell and James Gardner's daughter who I believe was Suzanne's goddaughter. He was just saving money for that long, long life he was going to have. (11) Stars! There wasnt much that I could find on Cromwell/Lansbury. This Valentines Day we are focusing on those brief encounters. She was great in The Fugitive; I mean especially it was a great show, Stephen King called it the greatest TV show of all time. R115 I got to meet Steve McQueen on the set of "The Thomas Crown Affair." Her zodiac sign is Aquarius. Thank you for publishing this awesome article. I remember her from, "The Ugly Dachshund". I won't say Pleshette is the poor man's Bancroft, but I think Bancroft's features and acting work better on the big screen and Pleshette's on the small. A whopping nine months later they were divorced. 6, See Sister Wives Christine and BF Davids Cutest Moments: Photos, Inside '90 Day Fiance Stars Memphis and Hamzas Custody Battle, Gone Too Soon! She not only made her bed and laid in it, r83. R84 We had a Great Dane when I was a child. No idea but he supposedly very homophobic and would threaten to beat up gay men and generally had all the hallmarks of being very insecure and overcompensating, 'toxic masculinity' if you will. Like!! They married in 2001. He said, You know, I have so many parts for you, but my wife [Gena Rowlands] is going to play them all.. Ruth Gordon wrote in her memoir that she was walking down a street on Broadway with Mary MacArthur, Helen Hayes daughter when the came across a theater marquee with Suzanne Pleshettes name in it. She used to gloat that she kept her own nose! Theres another actress of my calibre that I admire very much, Vanessa Redgrave, and shes absolutely blind as a bat as well. I told him I'd check my calendar. I thought she was one of Hollywood's incandescent personalities. What are your thoughts on their work? In fact, they hated each other and tried to hurt each other when fighting on stage. She objected to some of his old friends. She molested me on the Universal backlot. I remember reading that when she was doing a Disney movie, they let her use their facilities to design her sheets. Any time You'll feel like telling something about her, I'll be grateful. My theory is that you cut out a lot because you cant see, and your imagination is really working because you cant see.. R83 Took the words out of my mouth. Either he beat her, she discovered he was a gambler or an alcoholic or someone was gay. Texas Oilman - died of lung cancer Second husband of Suzanne Pleshette. (23) She made him dress up no more of the beach-boy jazz he likes. Their relationship offered sizzle, scandal, and sexual ambiguity, complete with a tantalizing will-they-or-wont-they trajectory, a glamorous studio-financed wedding at the Beverly Hills Hotel, and a stunningly swift divorce decree issued by the same judge whod married them. Abby said 'No Suzy, maybe next season I'm still just production manager'. 1972), Suzanne Pleshette (m. 1964 - div. Walker and Barbara met at Joanne Dru and Dick Haymes home, according to John Ford: Hollywoods Old Master by Ronald L. Davis. Suzanne Pleshette and her third husband, actor Tom Poston, arrive at the Emmy Award show in 2002 at the Shrine Auditorium. Troy appeared to have shrunk into a shell, almost never venturing out. They hadnt spoken to each other for two weeks, but that was nothing new, Nancy Kellys mother, Nan, was quoted in the news brief Nancy Kelly Weds, Will Be Back On Job Soon. They had occasionally broken their engagement during the past three years. Otherwise, you'll just have to find some other site The first was for the very reason Lili Kardell once tried to sue Troy [i.e., for beating her up]. How old was Mary Frann when died? She said in an interview that she had the opportunity to meet Leona but turned it down. Vallee was working as a band leader for the Coast Guard during World War II, and Greer found fame when she modeled the new WAC uniform for national magazines. She always did a lot of television right along with movies but eventually seemed to gravitate toward more the small tube. Wright also had a starring role in Reds, which was the mainish project of Warren Beatty's life, Beatty's wife Annett Bening was the female lead in The American President with Michael Douglas, which also starred John Mahoney and Wendy Malick, both as members of the White House staff, who would later be reunited in Frasier, playing a couple. (3) He Doesnt Give Girls the Run-Around, Movie Screen Yearbook No. She and David Janssen had an on-again, off-again thing for years. On the plus side he cut her off to ask about Leona Helmsley. R135 yeah just watched it too. American Actress Suzanne Pleshette was born on 31st January, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York and passed away on 19th Jan 2008 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 70. Competitions was fierce, but when they read her name with the other nominees the crowd went wild. Trying to find the video of Mario Cantone impersonating Suzanne in THE BIRDS when shes instructing her students on how to evacuate the school. Suzanne suffered a miscarriage and the couple remained childless after that. Sandra gave birth to their only child, Dodd Mitchell Darin, on December 16, 1961, and until the day she died in 2005, of kidney . Sorry, that should read above as: IBDM credits. Pleshette was married three times: In 1964, she wed teen idol Troy Donahue, her co-star in the 1962 film Rome Adventure (1962) and in 1964's A Distant Trumpet (1964), but the marriage lasted less than a year. In January she married Troy Donahue. It's Pleshette who is gay andher current husband is also. Actress Suzanne Pleshette's recent death from "respiratory distress" was sad. I remember her in some weird TV movie with Tom Berenger as her boxer son and there was some off incest subtext or something to that effect. The actor married actress Valerie Allen on October 21, 1966. our privacy/terms or if you just want to see the damn Her chance for A list Hollywood stardom happened in the early 1960s, which IMHO was the nadir of Hollywood filmmaking. But he did seem sincere about the charitable contributions. However, the marriage only lasted five months. Dash off a note if something strikes your fancy or rubs up against your ire. They lived on Doheny and Tommy liked the bars on Santa Monica Blvd. Pleshette, who underwent chemotherapy for lung cancer in 2006, died of respiratory failure Saturday evening at her Los Angeles home, said Finkelstein, who is also a family friend. Suzanne was dark to Troys light, East coast to his California beach boy persona (though he, too, was a New Yorker), and a prodigiously talented, stage-trained up-and-comer. Given that he came from the same flamboyant agent that gave rise to Rock Hudson and Tab Hunter, I was going for gay and naming Donahue. She had great presence and exuded charisma and charm in her Carson appearances which makes me think she would have been a perfect fit playing a lawyer or politician if the industry had been different at the time. She worked continuously. How interesting, Darnell. They divorced eight months later. 2006 Pleshette was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent chemotherapy in the summer of 2006; she rallied, but in late 2007, she barely survived a bout of pneumonia. Before his marriage, Donahue had been engaged to a woman named Lili Kardell who sued him for damages, stating that he had hit her. My Blanche in Streetcar I was absolutely born to play that role. They even costarred in a film. Well, let me put it this way. A Feb. 3, 1942, Associated Press brief reported that Kelly said OBrien broke promises he had made when they became reconciled after a previous separation.. Hadn't their romance, Hollywood-style, been rather rammed down our throats? The problem was that they had such a complete range of colors and the printers didn't have that full a range with their available inks to match them. (26) From the minute Suzy left his home Troys been in the constant company of sometime actress, sometime model, who shall remain nameless. Ill be completely honestI hadnt heard of them prior and thought some of their stuff seemed a bitquestionable. They also both appeared in "Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came" (1970). They were divorced by December 1948. Jesus Christ. I did not realize that his first wife, Ellie, passed away at the age of 78 in 1999. Wow R50 you actually made it to the last sentence of R49's post just to rebuke him. HOLLYWOOD, June 29 (UPI) Suzanne Pleshette, the actress, filed today for a divorce from Troy Donahue, the actor, seeking to end their marriage of less than six months. And it went buhbye in a mere eight months? The actress obtained a default decree in Superior Court on a charge of mental cruelty. 9, 1961. R62 lolol her nose was about as real as Ivanka Trumps! Lana Turner with first husband Artie Shaw. As with so much of Hollywood history, well never know with certainty the extent to which Troy and Suzys relationship and their fabulous wedding featured in lavish photo spreads in all the major fan magazines might or might not have been cynical publicity ploys, nor what caused a smash-up so swift that features about Mr. We just were never destined to be married. Lynn Whitfield won for The Josephine Baker Story. Though her IBDB (Broadway) credits are not bad! Take, for example, the three-year romantic saga of Troy Donahue and Suzanne Pleshette, co-stars of the sudsy 1961 film, Rome Adventure (a.k.a. Next up was a stupid little comedy that brought about director Norman Jewison's debut, Her portrayal of smalltown schoolteacher Annie Hayworth in Hitchcock's 1963, Nineteen hundred sixty-four was quite a year for Pleshette. They cant find a place to live, the brief reported. (24) Suzy Pleshette had two reasons to file for divorce. Biography: Suzanne Pleshette was born on January 31, 1937 in New York City to Geraldine and Eugene Pleshette. Bob Newhart introduced them. We just were never destined to be married. Some of it cross referenced with other things I found so I kept it. She was only in her 20s with little experience. R136, by all accounts, Diane Baker was indeed the subject of that fun and juicy starlet thread from a few years ago. It's a shame that she's been involved in that horrible movie Tha Black Orchid, I think. Not to those exquisitely matched lovebirds. That kind of smooth charm is rare in a woman, she should have been a politician. (12), Both discovered they had many things in common. He was only interested in trying to change me completely, she said. I knew you'd get it!!! Suzanne Pleshette born in 1937 is 1 years older than Troy Donahue born in 1936. there as well), somewhat Desperate Housewives, ER, a little bit Alf (e.g. Hello. Browse Suzanne Pleshette movies and TV shows available on Prime Video and begin streaming right away to your favorite device. Adrian Lester's role in Primary Colors was also inspired by Stephanopolous, and it had Emma Thompson as Hillary Clinton, who had played Frasier's first wife in Cheers, and Maura Tierney in a main role as well, who was an integral part on ER, which I guess is a bit connected to the W&G, Cheers, wing, and had the husband of Felicity Huffman in it, who also had a small role in Frasier, besides DH main role. Tom Postonm. She was cousin to actor John Pleshette of Knots Landing fame. They wed on January 5, 1964, in Beverly Hills, and divorced nine months later. (19), (20) Smash-Up!TV Radio Movie Guide Nov 1964. called the greatest actor alive about 13 years ago by Hugh Grant in an interview, who called it the best thing he's ever done, who played Hitchcock a few years ago. What indeed? (8), Troy Donahue admitted his romance with co-star Suzanne Pleshette was the real thing; theyd talked marriage. Ms. Suzanne Pleshette and Troy Donahue (Jan. 4, 1964 Sept. 8, 1964) Donahue is perhaps better known today for his immortalized A Chorus Line diss If Troy Donahue could be a movie star, I could be a movie star than for his film career. (28) Suzanne has turned down date after date. John Cassavettes, Tom Berenger, and Suzanne Pleshette give fine performances in this made-for-television production. Edmond OBrien and Nancy Kelly (Feb. 19, 1941 Feb. 2, 1942) How long does it take for a cleft palate to heal? 1964) Tommy Gallagher ( m. 1968; died 2000) Tom Poston ( m. 2001; died 2007). October 21, 1966 married Donahue, the ex of actress Suzanne Pleshette, in Dublin, Ireland 1967 does some theater with Donahue April 11, 1968 separated from Donahue November 16, 1968 divorced Donahue in Los Angeles. She was 70. I hope. CHARLIE SHEEN & DENISE RICHARDS were a power couple when they married in 2002, but the "Wild Things" actress filed for divorce from her troubled husband in 2006. That Diane Baker interview at R130 is bizarre. him lol. In her youth she was more cute than beautiful. One day we were talking about Troy Donahue and he mentioned that I might like to join him for dinner in a few nights at the home of Valerie Allen, who was married to Donahue for two years after he and Pleshette divorced. Mostly the blonde's charms were rather obvious and a great counterpoint to Pleshette's ability to corner the market on smoldering. They separate on June 13. Merman never gave reasons for the divorce and Borgnine said in interviews its because more people knew him than her on their honeymoon. I wonder if there was a rebelliousness against the system that scared off producers? (17) Everyone knew just knew nothing like this could happen to Troy and Susie. She obviously had a great reputation and worked non-stop. She died of respiratory failure on January 19, 2008, a few days shy of her 71st birthday. She soon meets up with Hollywood stud muffin of the moment. She was runner-up to Sandra Church in the OBC of Gypsy. The two were together for three and a half years, from the time they started dating to their divorce, according to Dec. 5, 1964, article Divorcee Suzanne Pleshette is the Marrying Kind. Tommy Gallagherm. She was fantastic in the overlooked 1965 movie "A Rage to Live", where she played a naive girl who became a nymphomaniac after an older man (stud Mark Goddard) forces himself on her, While a respectable girl from a wealthy family, she can't control her need for dick and has sex in cars and other seedy places. The couple married in January 1964 and divorced nine months later. Suzanne Pleshette Quotes - BrainyQuote. I see a rivaling string of TV shows between the Lorre crew and Kohan/Mutchnick in the 90s, later 80s and 2000s; and Cybill, Spin City, a bit Defenders of the Earth (Lorre started with Comics), Two and a Half Men, somewhat Lost, a little bit the Fugitive reboot, and maybe MacGyver et. Plus, maybe they let her keep Joanna's sweaters? Too bad it was cancelled so quickly. Was close to Steve McQueen who protected her like a kid sister. By Stephanie Mansfield. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, where Taylor was under contract, arranged the wedding and stars such as Ginger Rogers, Greer Garson, Esther Williams, Dick Powell and Ann Miller were part of 700 guests. "One item that can be broken, and broken more than once, yet keep on functioning is the human heart," Pleshette said after their divorce. Biography ID: 192703827 . Why did Suzanne divorce Troy Donahue? 5 What did Suzanne Pleshette say about Troy Donahue? Apr 16, 2019 - Troy Donahue was married to Suzanne Pleshette for 9 months in 1964 (Jan 4-Sept 8) R12 "I'm the only one who snaps around here. ", Was it the invention of a rum-soaked eveningor was there some truth here? Actors Edmond OBrien and Nancy Kelly eloped to Yuma, AZ, without telling family or friends after being engaged for two years, according to an INS news brief from Feb. 20, 1941, Nancy Kelly Elopes with Edmond OBrien. They reconnected when both were widowed. (7) He Spanked the Girl He Loved! TV and Movie Screen Dec 1963. So in most of the films and TV performances weve been discussing, you couldnt see anything around you while you were performing. Suzanne Pleshette (January 31, 1937 - January 19, 2008) was an American actress and voice actress. Updated: March 14, 2021 . He might have played Hollywood's game, but he didn't invest in it or believe in it too deeply, and when it was time to let go, he did. Cromwells career was on the downslope and Lansbury didnt know at the time that he was gay. She strikes me a real "tough broad" - not my type at all. I was just a tot of a lesbo. Marie Windsor and Ted Steele (April 21, 1946 March 6, 1947) Wife of Tom Gallagher (1968 - 2000) his death . (28) What Now Bachelor Girl? Inside Movie April 1965. She worked until she died. She soon meets up with Hollywood stud muffin of the moment, Troy Donahue, who joins her in a tour tasting the delights of Rome. She was . Several years later he also died. Jean Harlow and her third and last husband, Harold Rosson. Like most 8-month marriages, tongues wagged in Hollywood about what the reason could be. She was gorgeous. 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Jane Greer and Rudy Vallee (Dec. 2, 1943 July 27, 1944) (9) In words as unequivocal as Shermans refusal to run for the presidency, Troy proceeded to set forth that in his present mood of disenchantment he would not touch a romance with a thousand foot pole even with anyone as beguiling as Suzanne. Hello and thank you for registering. The Birds might be considered her only really respectable film credit and, of course, she's the 4th (or so) lead. (18) Even the wedding guests were making book on just how long it would take before the symptoms of the failure were revealed. This was years ago I must have been very young . I wonder if she thought because Pleshette had such a strong personality (and obviously a deep bond with DJ), that she would have been able to dissuade him from some of the self-destructive behavior.. (27) Shes been living it up since her split with Troy. Then that was that and Poston guest starred on Newhart many times (he knew Newhart even longer, since the early 50s) which I suppose cemented the connection between Suzanne, Tom and Newhart in people's mind. Are you kidding, r71? 'Life After Lockup' Season 4 Couple Updates, Baring it All! How did the moon know to ome on just at that instant? Also, I think my Cherry Orchard was probably definitive. Far too pretty as Leona Helmsley even though they tried to make her harder looking. Thanks for reading! She was flown in to replace the leading lady. Suzanne appeared in countless movies, including The Birds, Youngblood . Ethel Merman and Ernest Borgnine (June 27, 1964 Nov. 18, 1964) Thanks for enlightening me. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Can You Judge a Fan Mag by Its Cover? 20012007 This was a fun article! I sat across from him while he talked about his charity work and his interest in helping native Americans. Tennessee came backstage and said, Finally, I have my Blanche. SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 8 (AP)The sixmonth marriage of two film stars, Troy Donahue and Suzanne Pleshette, ended in divorce today after Miss Pleshette testified that trouble started 17 days after the wedding. (14) Troy Donahue Stands Accused, Movie World March 1962. My perfect Blanche. And then he sat down and wrote a play for me. February 13, 1986. American actor Troy Donahue with his wife, actress Suzanne Pleshette at the Screen Directors Guild of America awards, USA, 1964. The actress obtained a default decree in Superior Court on a charge of mental cruelty. Steve McQueen was an interesting man, wasn't he? At age 19, actress Angela Lansbury married 35 year old actor Richard Cromwell. She was in a two character play on Broadway in 1982 titled 'Special Occasions'. More information Actors Suzanne Pleshette and Troy Donahue married and divorced in 1964. I always laugh when people talk about older movie and tv stars and say they could have had bigger careers. Each is perfect for my 1960s postings. PASADENA, Calif. -- Their first-blush romance went sour 45 years ago. We are changing the login scheme for contributors for simpler login and to better support using multiple devices. The couple's true Hollywood story could be glimpsed firsthand the other night during their brief appearance at an NBC lawn party. It would be interesting if a female friend or former lover of Pleshette (another woman) would eventually confirm this. In one catty corner, Neile McQueen Toffel, former wife of actor Steve McQueen, with her memoir, "My Husband . Share some stories. The deluded starlet might also have been Shirley Knight, here are a few gems from an interview with her: You guest starred on Johnny Staccato, with John Cassavetes. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. I thought so, too. Look at the photos of Troy after the marriage and the warning signs are visible, predictors of his not-so-eventual decline into alcoholism, addiction and, for a time, homelessness. It's rare but it happens. An impressive share! The rumors at the time (of which I presume none of them were true) were that she was married to hair dresser, lived in a high rise condo on Sunset and Doheney, and was really a lesbian. That was thrilling. The dark-haired bohemian and the blonde, strictly brought-up young man. Poston was in a play in Philly in 1959. It's surprising that Hollywood didn't treat her better in the 1960s as she arrived there with major Broadway credits and, god knows, was as beautiful and sexy as any of her contemporaries like Jane Fonda or Natalie Wood. Contribute Troy Donahue and Suzanne Pleshette - Dating, Gossip, News, Photos list. Here the blonde was one of my favorite movie sexpots, Angie Dickinson. She was also pretty good as Leona Helmsley in "Leona Helmsley: The Queen Of Mean". Pleshette played a young woman who moved to Rome and took a job in a bookstore run by the wonderful character actress Constance Ford. All Rights Reserved. The two married in 1943, before the end of the war as Vallee had said, and Greer filed for divorce in March 1944, according to an Associated Press March 7, 1944 article, Bettyjane Greer to Divorce Rudy Vallee. John was such a nice man. Walker only knew Barbara Ford, daughter of director John Ford, for five or six weeks before they married. These classic Hollywood marriages are all under a year, from marriage to divorce or annulment. R73 That movie you're thinking of was called Help Wanted: Male and it is on Youtube and Gil Gerard is indeed great looking in it. including "Parrish," "Susan Slade" and "Rome Adventure," in which he starred opposite Suzanne Pleshette, who became the first of his four wives. 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