I had the pleasure and joy to meet Suzanne Pleshette and her husband many times. In one scene, Brett Somers, playing the mother of Mark Goddard, catches Suzanne's character and her son In flagrante delicto in the darkened family rec roomthis movie should have been recognized the Academy for this scene alone Is that Matched Game Bret Somers? 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. We just didn't have the same values. Due to the suspicious death of her husband Paul Bern, Harlows mother and the studio were searching for a husband for her, according to the book Jean Harlow: Tarnished Angel by David Bret. Ann told media that they had differing likes and dislikes and also partially blamed Brents shyness, as she liked to go out and mingle with people. Inside the Prize! She was in a two character play on Broadway in 1982 titled 'Special Occasions'. She talks about it in her TV Academy interview. Actor-Director Dennis Hopper with fiancee Michelle Phillips shown as they arrived for the Academy Awards. Pleshette later . On the big screen, I detected a contemptuous manner quite pronounced in dramas and a bit toned down for comedies. Wow R50 you actually made it to the last sentence of R49's post just to rebuke him. In 1968 she wed Tom Gallagher, a businessman, a marriage that lasted until his death in 2000. Had a writing career and a production company called Marshmallow Manor. Her chance for A list Hollywood stardom happened in the early 1960s, which IMHO was the nadir of Hollywood filmmaking. Janine Donahue This is an amicable separation. Lost in Space never had such a hot extraterrestrial stripper. al. Suzanne Pleshette was remembered as a gregarious, down-to-earth person who loved to talk and often would regale her co-stars with a naughty story. Perfect for tv dramas and sitcoms. Everybody knew me, but they didnt know Ethel overseas, Borgnine said in an interview. She was nominated for an Emmy in 1961 for playing a morphine-addicted nurse on Dr. Kildare; she replaced Anne Bancroft in Broadways The Miracle Worker, to strong reviews. Troy Donahue Entertainment - Actor Why Famous: Merle Johnson of The Godfather Part II, film Age: 65 (1/27/1936 - 9/2/2001) Troy Donahue's Relationships (5) Suzanne Pleshette Entertainment - Actress "The Bob. Which means that I havent seen your best work. I noticed you quoted Darwin Porter and David Bret a few times both are widely discredited biographers who dont name sources. David Janssen was her great love, where the timing was never right. We were much happier when we were just going together, Greer was quoted. She was flown in to replace the leading lady. Like most 8-month marriages, tongues wagged in Hollywood about what the reason could be. even though the divorce was back in 1973 it seemed like she was still missing janssen very very much. (22) Susie was most angry at the rumor that [she] was more interested in stardom and success than she was in home and hearth. She soon meets up with Hollywood stud muffin of the moment. 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. Before seeing the later references to her, my immediate reaction to that link was that that was Tina. She was born at the end of January in 1937 in New York City to an artist-dancer mother and a father who managed Brooklyn's Paramount Theater during the Big Band era. 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. She was 70. How did the moon know to ome on just at that instant? He recalled: Advertisement "I was loaded all the time. Im glad you enjoyed it! They wed on January 5, 1964, in Beverly Hills, and divorced nine months later. I hope. There were so few great films then that starred young sexy American women. If you've only seen Suzanne in sitcoms and fluff, the seduction scene with Berenger that starts from the 1:20:00 mark is worth a watch. She was an occasional guest star on Route 66. They married in 2001. 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. "One item that can be broken, and broken more than once, yet keep on functioning is the human heart," Pleshette said after their divorce. 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. Some features on this site require a subscription. She and David Janssen had an on-again, off-again thing for years. She was very pretty. Not sure if this was deliberate, but there certainly seemed to be some sexual energy between Suzanne and Constance Ford in Rome Adventure. After they met, Borgnine started courting Merman. She waived alimony and said there was no community property. On October 21, 1966, Donahue . (10) Su has so much as admitted having used Troy for the publicity value she could derive. Although Newhart was a hit with critics and viewers, the star felt that CBS wasn't necessarily championing his new comedy the way that it should. Valerie later became an executive at RCA, scripted soap operas, and worked as a cruise ship social director. The once-beloved actor also became an alcoholic and drug addict as his career slowly crashed. However, Shaw tried to change Lana. She was a life-long smoker but various news releases stated that she was much improved. Can we decipher any truths behind these conflicting reports? she certainly had little love for suzanne pleshette. Your email address will not be published. She says in the interview she wouldn't ask for career help and risk the friendship, she preferred to have fabulous dinners with these people. R12 "I'm the only one who snaps around here. r112, it sounds from your post like you didn't watch that long interview she did for the Television Academy near the top of this thread at r4. But on Dec. 7, 1941, Brent and Sheridan were having lunch with screenwriter Bess Meredith when the news of the Pearl Harbor attacks came through. She found him to be arrogant and too serious and he thought she was a brainless star. Shaw happened to call one evening after Greg Bautzer stood her up, so she said yes. Remember watching it with my first partner at the old Crazy Rayz in Atlanta . She was reaally lovely, with a slight something of Liz taylor. In the divorce court, Greer testified that Vallee called her beautiful but dumb, according to the July 28, 1944, Associated Press article Betty Jane Greer Wins Freedom. Of Taylors eight marriages, her only other brief marriage included the second marriage to Richard Burton which lasted from Oct. 10, 1975 to July 29, 1976, when they divorced a second time. However, the marriage only lasted five months. Actress Suzanne Pleshette's recent death from "respiratory distress" was sad. (2) A neighbor, an agent, introduced them and Troy was immediately bent on making her his own. I like her in the silly "If It's Tuesday, It Must Be Belgium" with sexy Ian McShane. Deceased (1937-2008) Troy Donahue ( m. 1964; div. 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. They lived on Doheny and Tommy liked the bars on Santa Monica Blvd. r29, so that's how she got that deep voice. The couple separated. Merediths son, John Lucas, recalls that OBrien remarked, What incentive is there in planning for the future when they dont know what will happen in the next week or year. After she divorced Troy she was in NYC and he came over to her room at The Plaza and provided his services. Ms. (3) He Doesnt Give Girls the Run-Around, Movie Screen Yearbook No. She said, "Oh no, he's not gay. Starting with. They separate on June 13. Timing was everything. So in most of the films and TV performances weve been discussing, you couldnt see anything around you while you were performing. April 7, 1970, Hollywood. Definitely not hot when he was older but I could see some BDF. Required fields are marked *. yeah, we liked Emily better. 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. 1964) Tommy Gallagher ( m. 1968; died 2000) Tom Poston ( m. 2001; died 2007). Sexy voice. My Blanche in Streetcar I was absolutely born to play that role. The actress obtained a default decree in Superior Court on a charge . . Being intrepid she always brought a strong spirit to her characters and often drifted into a smart-ass demeanor which, as you know, always got my attention in actresses. After her first husband died, she married Tom Poston. Teen Moms Ryan Edwards Arrested for Stalking Amid Mackenzie Divorce, Prince Harry Recalls Getting 'in Trouble' at Start of Meghan Relationship, Did Alex Murdaugh Kill Wife Maggie and Son Paul? r23, she studied at Neighborhood Playhouse and had 3 Broadway appearances under her belt She preferred ranch to bleu cheese as a dip for her Buffalo wings. According to daughter Cheryl Crane, Lana soon realized she married a strangershe wasnt even aware that he had been married twice before, but she tried to make the marriage work. Troy was a sweet, good man. Biography ID: 192703827 . And I joined him for lunch that day. 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. (13) The two are so different. Suzanne Pleshette, the husky-voiced actress who redefined the television sitcom wife in the 1970s, playing the smart, sardonic Emily Hartley on The Bob Newhart Show,died Saturday at her home in Los Angeles. She was freaking hilarious as Karen's mom on Will & Grace. She was kind of a broad. It's a shame that she's been involved in that horrible movie Tha Black Orchid, I think. Share some stories. (19), (20) Smash-Up!TV Radio Movie Guide Nov 1964. ----- CALIFORNIA Thomas J. site without all this bureaucratic nonsense, I told him I'd check my calendar. A whopping nine months later they were divorced. Nov 07, 2005 #2 Thank you for the recent update. Seemed like a pretty charmed life to me. R83 Took the words out of my mouth. Deceased (19372008) That same night, on Feb. 13, 1940, the two flew to Las Vegas and got married. him lol. And then by the time everything got adult and started changing in 1967/68 with Bonnie and Clyde, The Graduate, Easy Rider, etc. Is that Tina Sinatra in the right rear among the pallbearers in R91's link? Abby said 'No Suzy, maybe next season I'm still just production manager'. It's Pleshette who is gay andher current husband is also. Most of the articles about it briefly mention that she had been fighting lung cancer, but fail to mention that she had been a cigarette smoker in the past. Fan Magazine Folklore from the 50s and 60s Subscribe Troy Donahue (born Merle Johnson Jr., January 27, 1936 - September 2, . She used to gloat that she kept her own nose! While at a Christmas party with his wife . Please click here to update your account with a username and password. Suzanne almost got the part of Gypsy in the original 'Gypsy'. About Suzanne Pleshette. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Taylors fianc, Bill Pawley, had just broken off their engagement and she was desolate. But I'm not bitter. I did not realize that his first wife, Ellie, passed away at the age of 78 in 1999. It would be interesting if a female friend or former lover of Pleshette (another woman) would eventually confirm this. Bancroft had almost a decade of film (B-level) and TV before she broke through with The Miracle Worker (and got serious DRAMATIC actress cred). They divorced in 1968 after doing various theater productions together. She was also pretty good as Leona Helmsley in "Leona Helmsley: The Queen Of Mean". The actress obtained a default decree in Superior Court on a charge of mental cruelty. She later appeared in various television productions . By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. They even costarred in a film. I tracked down the 'incest movie' mentioned a few times on the thread. I thought so, too. But for a few years Troy, a gorgeous specimen of healthy, sun-bronzed young male animal with a face like a young Vikings (Heres My Heart, Photoplay Dec 1961), was among the most popular heartthrobs in Hollywood. (27) Shes been living it up since her split with Troy. There was no bitterness, Pleshette said in the Dec. 5, 1964, article. John was such a nice man. The movie also had Diane Ladd in it, whose husband, Bruce Dern, had memorable roles as villain in The Fugitive, which connects Primary Colors more with the Lorre wing, one next to his wife. What remain, as always, are the images and, real or unreal, werent they thrilling? Great interview. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. It should've been Newhart. The dark-haired bohemian and the blonde, strictly brought-up young man. (17) Everyone knew just knew nothing like this could happen to Troy and Susie. She played a fantastic Leona Helmsley "Droplets on my salad!!!! 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. An impressive share! ", a classic line. The last 3 postings are displayed. Borgnine was the gruff working man in films and Merman was the glamorous Broadway diva. Theres something about the possessiveness of marriage that hasnt worked out with us. Sorry, that should read above as: IBDM credits. The actress obtained a default decree in Superior Court on a charge of mental cruelty. Its suggested that the war motivated their decision to get married, and the two were married shortly after the New Year in Palm Beach, Fla. He saw her flirting with a much older man when she was a teen and he went over and ran the guy off before offering to take her home. She was a great 'broad' -- would have made a great friend! Actor Troy Donahue, . Fan magazines were nothing if not contradictory. Madigan died March 22 as a result of complications from a stroke several years ago. I think so..Hilarious. Why did Suzanne Pleshette and Troy Donahue get a divorce? Hilton, 22, first saw Taylor, 17, at the Mocambo while she was with Jane Powells wedding party. The two married on June 26, 1964, and were separated32 days later on July 28, 1964.Their divorce was finalized that November. A marriage cannot last if one tries to dominate the others life.. There wasnt much that I could find on Cromwell/Lansbury. Always a welcome sight, good to see her get some DL love for her fine work on the excellent Columbo episode, Dead Weight. 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. Murder Trial Updates, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 13: Cast, Details, Spoilers, Idaho Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger Was Withdrawn at Former Job, Pax Jolie-Pitt Walks His Dog During a Rare Outing in Los Angeles, Inside Drew Barrymores Chaotic Bedroom: See Messy House Photos, Jinger Duggar Shows Support for Sister Jessa After Miscarriage: 'Love You', Shes Got ~Ocean Eyes~! (31) Who Smashed Up Suzanne and Troy? Screen Life Jan 1965. Sounds like she enjoyed the lifestyle more than 'the work'. Also, "Just buzz em', honey.". They also both appeared in "Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came" (1970). Here, then, is the fan magazine chronology of Troy and Suzannes courtship, marriage, and dissolution, in all its contradictory, mythical glory. Well, let me put it this way. A bit full of herself but lots of great stories. In the pantheon of campfests, her turn as Leona Helmsley is only bested by Mommie Dearest. She wasnt fucking closeted. Greer didnt ask for alimony. She replaced me in a sitcom pilot and Im a guy. Edmond OBrien and Nancy Kelly (Feb. 19, 1941 Feb. 2, 1942) Suzanne Pleshette born in 1937 is 1 years older than Troy Donahue born in 1936. Speaking of Tina Sinatra, is that her in the rear right in R91s link to Suzannes pallbearers? She was closeted until the day she died, but the all female pall bearers were telling. However, their separation was announced in September 1942. 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. Cromwells career was on the downslope and Lansbury didnt know at the time that he was gay. (Betty) Jane Greer and Rudy Vallee at their wedding. They reconnected when both were widowed. Greer was not in a film until 1945. (20) People [were] saying everything from Troy was continuing a long-running affair with Connie Stevens to Suzanne was in love with Glenn Ford.(21) Susies secretary confirmed the belief that career conflict was at the heart of their problem. This time period was a particularly wild time during Dennis Hoppers career and the eight days he Phillips were married is no exception, according to a 2007 Vanity Fair article. In this picture at David Janssen's funeral, they do look like sister wives/sister widows though, he must have had them both. Anecdote about her potty mouth: Abby Singer, the production manager on Bob Newhart, chewed up the wardrobe girls for spending too much on a dress for Suzanne. . 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. She worked until she died. She objected to some of his old friends. (18) Even the wedding guests were making book on just how long it would take before the symptoms of the failure were revealed. Pleshette had Jewish ancestry and her parents immigrated form Russia. on the one hand and on the other Will and Grace, Frasier, Cheers, and I guess Golden Girls (Kohan/Mutchnick I think met at the Golden Girls, Marc Cherry started-ish(?) A July 1, 1964, news brief said Suzanne Pleshette sued Donahue for mental cruelty, but she did not ask for alimony. After a six month courtship, the two were married. Suzanne Pleshette/Living or Deceased. I think Dean Jones was in the movie with her. 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. 1 Who was Suzanne Pleshette last husband? I was just a tot of a lesbo. I always thought she would have been great to know as a friend. Alison Janney had a role in it as well, and she played a small but important role in Lost. I work for wardrobe. I sat across from him while he talked about his charity work and his interest in helping native Americans. r49, Phil Ober was Vivian's second husband. She said on The Tonight Show when Johnny Carson asked her about her marriage to Troy Donahue: "We were married for about 20 minutes back in the 60's.". Cromwell met Lansbury when he was honorably discharged from the Coast Guard, according to a Sept. 22, 1945, news brief, Angela Lansbury to wed Richard Cromwell. She said 'um but I'm in my robe' and he said 'That's fine!' 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. FUN FACT: Peter Macdissi wore one of her old wigs in "Uncle Frank", R111, Madlyn Rhue played Lt. Marla McGivers, who betrayed the Enterprise to Khan on 'Star Trek.'. Carlo. David Paymer was in The American President, a few episodes of Cheers and in Nixon, as was David Hyde Pierce. Troy was a sweet, good man, she later said. 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. Afterwards she went on Carson to joke about it. Random list but OP did ask for everything! Anyway. He was only interested in trying to change me completely, she said. her relating the Patty Duke episode / on the Youtube/ interview. That kind of smooth charm is rare in a woman, she should have been a politician. 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. Or, as TV Guide put it in 1972: "Her conversations mostly meandering monologues are sprinkled with aphorisms, anecdotes, salty opinions and X-rated expletives.". I was so enchanted with the long interview posted above, I had a look at Suzanne's IBDB credits and was kind of shocked to see how few A list films she made, even at the height of her youthful glory. Thanks for writing it. Hadn't their romance, Hollywood-style, been rather rammed down our throats? Pleshette played a young woman who moved to Rome and took a job in a bookstore run by the wonderful character actress Constance Ford. . Hello and thank you for being a DL contributor. 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. Why did Suzanne divorce Troy Donahue? Suzanne stole the show with her withering disdain for Dick's, er, Bob's 'dream.'. (19), Their marriage lasted exactly six months, twenty-three days, four hours and a handful of minutes. I remember someone posting here before that Suzanne was a size queen. 4 Has Troy Met His Match? Movie Album No. He was so funny. Reading back my post it sounded like I was saying they showed him reading them to Suzanne! Didnt she mess around with Robert Loggia while married to Poston? R62 lolol her nose was about as real as Ivanka Trumps! (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. They married in 1968 and the marriage lasted until his death from lung cancer in 2000. At age 19, actress Angela Lansbury married 35 year old actor Richard Cromwell. Suzanne Pleshette and Troy Donahue starred together in their first film "Rome Adventure" (1962) and then starred together in "A Distant Trumpet" (1964). How old was Mary Frann when died? The odd couple are definitely Borgnine and Merman. All Rights Reserved. However, their divorce was not finalized until 1922, so this post will not focus on their marriage. for your pointless bitchery needs. Stefanie did Palm Springs Weekend, r18. Doesn't mean he wasn't a prick to some people. Far too pretty as Leona Helmsley even though they tried to make her harder looking. Pleshette and her co-star Donahue were married in 1964, but she divorced him nine months later. Suzanne Pleshette was born in 1937, and died at age 71 years old in 2008. Celebrities Who Have Proudly Posted Naked Photos. Lana and Artie Shaw met on the set of Dancing Co-Ed and the couple did not hit it off. Image credits, clockwise from upper left: (1) 16 Magazine June 1964; (2) Photoplay Oct 1963; (3) Photoplay Aug 1962; (4) Movie Mirror Apr 1965; (5) Movie Mirror Apr 1964. Anyone can read what you share. In one catty corner, Neile McQueen Toffel, former wife of actor Steve McQueen, with her memoir, "My Husband . 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. It closed on opening night. She was . I think Loggia bragged about sipping champagne from her pussy. Of course I went and it was a great time and Allen was a wealth of information as a sometimes-actress who liked to dish Hollywood. They married in 1968 and remained married until his death. Image by Bettmann/CORBIS, Michelle Phillips and Dennis Hopper (Oct. 31, 1970 Nov. 8 1970) Thanks for suggesting the 'It Takes a Thief' episode R124. Several years later he also died. 12, 1946, news brief. Kelly was 19 and OBrien was 24. (25) He took the split much harder than she did. Hollywood marriages are often butt of jokessince they are oftenextremely shortor numerous. At a holiday party during the series' sixth season, Newhart told her that he was thinking about . Become a contributor - post when you want with no ads. Dash off a note if something strikes your fancy or rubs up against your ire. The actress obtained a default decree in Superior Court on a charge of mental cruelty. Even so, she remained a virtual nonentity in the fan magazines until she was linked with Troy in the gossip columns and fan features. (14) Troy Donahue Stands Accused, Movie World March 1962. She said 'So I heard you're a VP now'. Thats remarkable, in a way, that after two Oscar nominations you would uproot yourself and sort of start over again with Strasberg. And damn that interviewer for cutting her off as she mentioned the movie where she played a mother who was having sex with her son (a young Tom Berenger). Bret in particular has a horrible reputation. Trying to find the video of Mario Cantone impersonating Suzanne in THE BIRDS when shes instructing her students on how to evacuate the school. on your site. I seem to remember Poston was alive at the time of Loggias bragging. The couple married in January 1964 and divorced nine months later. Thanks for enlightening me. The actor married actress Valerie Allen on October 21, 1966. (29) Troy hasnt been seen in even one nightclub this really seems to have hit him hard. Any time You'll feel like telling something about her, I'll be grateful. Thats what hurt her, so she started taking it out on me. Suzanne Pleshette and Tony Curtis starred in "40 Pounds of Trouble" (1962), a significant chunk of which was filmed in Disneyland. We just were never destined to be married. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius. Suzanne Pleshette is now deceased. Ann Sheridan and George Brent (Jan. 5, 1942 Jan. 5, 1943) 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. She took over for Anne Bancroft on Broadway in The Miracle Worker, and to the surprise of many was a sensation. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. We will continue to see each other a great deal, but marriage seemed unwise at this particular time, Vallee is quoted. That Diane Baker interview at R130 is bizarre. Biography: Suzanne Pleshette was born on January 31, 1937 in New York City to Geraldine and Eugene Pleshette. 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. How interesting, Darnell. R135 yeah just watched it too. (9), 1962. She was like Jessica Walters in that she should have had a bigger movie career but did some essential tv stuff. An Aug. 20, 1943, INS briefRudy Vallee to Wed After Warannounced that Lt. Vallee was engaged with Betty Jane Greer and they would marry when the war was over. She could do sultry and yet still be cute. Plus, maybe they let her keep Joanna's sweaters? The couple's true Hollywood story could be glimpsed firsthand the other night during their brief appearance at an NBC lawn party. 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