Tuesday, April 28, 2009

No Thanks

Per the NY Post:
Shirley Jones just turned 75, but she hasn't slowed down since she starred in "Oklahoma!" in 1955. The grandmother of 10 goes topless [oomphasis added] in an upcoming episode of A&E's "The Cleaner." Playing a washed-up, alcoholic chanteuse, Jones, who won a 1960 Oscar playing a prostitute in "Elmer Gantry," opens up her blouse in a climactic scene -- we hope with her back to the camera. Plus, the star of the wholesome "Partridge Family" plans a concert tour with Florence Henderson, the "Brady Bunch" star who went head-to-head with Jones in the Nielsen ratings in 1970. Marty Ingels, who's been married to Jones for 31 years, was asked what he gave her for their anniversary. "Time off for good behavior," he laughed.
For my money Shirley Jones was never more beautiful as an actress or as a singer as she was in Carousel. Please Ms. Jones, leave me with that image. Other mammar memories are best left suppressed.

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