Sunday, September 14, 2008

Joey, Joey, Joey

Swingin' Sixties starlet; variety show vixen; Bob Hope USO Troupe bombshell; Serta mattress siren -- it can only be Miss Joey Heatherton (September 14, 1943).







In between appearances in such Stirred, Straight Up with a Twist faves as Where Love Has Gone (1964) and Bluebeard (1972), Joey could often be seen doing The Frug on The Dean Martin Show or Hullaballoo; she also recorded a few singles in the 1960's ("When You Call Me Baby" will make an appearance on a later playlist) and in 1972, scored a minor hit with her breathy rendition of "Gone," originally by country crooner Ferlin Husky.

A true icon of the 1960's and 1970's, Miss Heatherton has kept a low profile lately. Wherever she may be, we hope that she's happy and healthy, and we want to say, Happy Birthday, Joey Heatherton!

2 comments:

  1. She was supposed to do an autograph show here in LA last year, so naturally we went ... but she was a no-show. Only her empty table and nameplate! Her serta ads are on youtube - highly recommended.

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  2. Maybe she fell asleep on her Serta perfect sleeper!

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