PASADENA, Calif. -- Their first-blush romance went sour 45 years ago. 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. Like!! 1972), Suzanne Pleshette (m. 1964 - div. Greer was not in a film until 1945. 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. 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. 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. 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. I can believe she was the deluded starlet from the 60s who was posted about a few years ago. Troy Donahue has been divorced from Suzanne Pleshette since September 8, 1964. Troy was a sweet, good man, she later said. (11) Stars! Born 1937 in Brooklyn, New York, American actress and voice actress Suzanne Pleshette started her career in the theatre and began appearing in films in the late 1950s and later appeared in prominent films such as Rome Adventure (1962) and Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds (1963). Roz Doyle's mom in Frasier was played by Eva Marie Saint, one of the last surviving members of the Golden Age of Hollywood. 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. Fan Magazine Folklore from the 50s and 60s Subscribe (24) Suzy Pleshette had two reasons to file for divorce. And he in fact ordered me breakfast simply because I stumbled upon it for Nixon was played by Anthony Hopkins, e.g. I remember someone posting here before that Suzanne was a size queen. R2 , that ending was coined by Newharts real wife . Jean Harlow and Harold Rosson (Sept. 13 1933 March 11, 1934) including "Parrish," "Susan Slade" and "Rome Adventure," in which he starred opposite Suzanne Pleshette, who became the first of his four wives. She had a good sense of humor about her distinctive voice. (29) Troy hasnt been seen in even one nightclub this really seems to have hit him hard. The honeymoon last five months and the marriage lasted only seven months, according to Allans book. Harlow proposed to Rosson to avoid the studios selection of a husband for her, and he accepted. Suzanne Pleshette (January 31, 1937 January 19, 2008) was an American theatre, film, television, and voice actress. I only began to appreciate her late in her career. Apr 16, 2019 - Troy Donahue was married to Suzanne Pleshette for 9 months in 1964 (Jan 4-Sept 8) Hadn't they been lovingly photographed everywhere? The two married on June 26, 1964, and were separated32 days later on July 28, 1964.Their divorce was finalized that November. (16) Rona Barretts Young Hollywood, Motion Picture Feb 1963. He was only interested in trying to change me completely, she said. Review of My 50 Favorite Films-- and What's Next, With rival Diane McBain in "A Distant Trumpet". She was only in her 20s with little experience. The first was for the very reason Lili Kardell once tried to sue Troy [i.e., for beating her up]. Im glad you enjoyed it! She always looked different to me after Bob Newhart Show ended but I could never pinpoint how exactly. What did Suzanne Pleshette say about Troy Donahue? 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. "The Bob. I sat across from him while he talked about his charity work and his interest in helping native Americans. Hello. The couple fought constantly and were only married for four months and 11 days-from Feb. 1940 to Sept. 1940. I remember her from, "The Ugly Dachshund". 40 Glamorous Photos of Suzanne Pleshette in the 1960s. She was married three times. She molested me on the Universal backlot. There's a portrait of her on the wall in La Scala restaurant in Bev Hills, Once hosted the Tonight Show pre-Joan Rivers, Was close to the Clintons through her friendship with the Wassermans who hosted fundraising dinners for Clinton, The Sinatra girls paid for her star on the Walk of Fame. Oh! Here is a sampling of brief encounters for your Valentines Day: 27 Jun 1964, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA Ethel Merman and Ernest Borgnine at Their Wedding Image by Bettmann/CORBIS. (23) Suzy: Its All a Mistake, Movie Mirror Oct 1964. Well again , r56, she turned down Palm Springs Weekend. Random list but OP did ask for everything! Suzanne passed away on the 19th January 2008 in Los Angeles, California after respiratory failure. She soon meets up with Hollywood stud muffin of the moment, Troy Donahue, who joins her in a tour tasting the delights of Rome. (3) He Doesnt Give Girls the Run-Around, Movie Screen Yearbook No. How did the moon know to ome on just at that instant? Abby said 'No Suzy, maybe next season I'm still just production manager'. It's really pretty easy. Like most 8-month marriages, tongues wagged in Hollywood about what the reason could be. Didnt she mess around with Robert Loggia while married to Poston? Your email address will not be published. Cigarette smoking is the single biggest cause of lung cancer. R83 Took the words out of my mouth. I seem to remember Poston was alive at the time of Loggias bragging. Are you kidding, r71? Was Suzanne Pleshette married to Tom Poston when she died? In her youth she was more cute than beautiful. (19), (20) Smash-Up!TV Radio Movie Guide Nov 1964. Shaw happened to call one evening after Greg Bautzer stood her up, so she said yes. What indeed? Troy Donahue is now deceased. She suffered from lung-cancer from 2006 onwards, until her death, having been a heavy smoker, which probably caused her health problems. The first would have been enough for me. It's Pleshette who is gay andher current husband is also. 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. Yes, we were really married, but it only lasted a few months, so its not really worth answering in detail, Donahue said. Website designed by, Fan Magazine Folklore from the 50s and 60s. Her part in The Birds was offered first to Anne Bancroft. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. 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. The dark-haired bohemian and the blonde, strictly brought-up young man. 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Elizabeth didnt ask for any for any alimony because she didnt need a prize for failing, according to Taraborrelli. She always did a lot of television right along with movies but eventually seemed to gravitate toward more the small tube. Either way I wish shed starred in more classics; she had a good presence. If You can, say something of Stuart Whitman too. They separate on June 13. Suzanne Pleshette has been divorced from Troy Donahue since September 8, 1964. Please click here to update your account with a username and password. 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. Dash off a note if something strikes your fancy or rubs up against your ire. Reading back my post it sounded like I was saying they showed him reading them to Suzanne! Suzanne would tell great stories on Carson's show. Suzanne was 27 years old when she married and Troy was 28 years old. 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 waived alimony and said there was no community property. Competitions was fierce, but when they read her name with the other nominees the crowd went wild. Great interview. As always, Carlo, thanks for your comments and your loyalty. Trying to find the video of Mario Cantone impersonating Suzanne in THE BIRDS when shes instructing her students on how to evacuate the school. Definitely not hot when he was older but I could see some BDF. 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. The tv academy interview is great fun. And I joined him for lunch that day. Suzanne did not stay for the wrap party. This Valentines Day we are focusing on those brief encounters. Really lovely. Fran was very hurt , that's Why they added the part of his Dream wife was pretty and wore great Sweaters . After she divorced Troy she was in NYC and he came over to her room at The Plaza and provided his services. (27) Shes been living it up since her split with Troy. The Big Bang Theory 6x22 - The Professor Proton. 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. (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. It's a shame that she's been involved in that horrible movie Tha Black Orchid, I think. 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. At age 19, actress Angela Lansbury married 35 year old actor Richard Cromwell. There wasnt much that I could find on Cromwell/Lansbury. Biography ID: 192703827 . Then again, Barrett and Pleshette were friends, had known each other back in New York, so her words carry some heft. Why did Suzanne Pleshette and Troy Donahue get a divorce? But he did seem sincere about the charitable contributions. Alison Janney had a role in it as well, and she played a small but important role in Lost. I noticed you quoted Darwin Porter and David Bret a few times both are widely discredited biographers who dont name sources. It closed on opening night. On October 21, 1966, Donahue . Ultimately, her sitcom work might have been where she shone the brightest. Edmond OBrien and Nancy Kelly in a publicity still. So allow me to reword this. Celebrities Who Have Proudly Posted Naked Photos. Wife of Tom Poston (2001 - 2007 . 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