Jacqueline Susann's Open Door
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Jacqueline Susann's Open Door was an American
discussion show hosted by Jacqueline Susann
, later to become famous as the author of Valley of the Dolls
. It aired nationally on the DuMont Television Network
between May 7 and June 18, 1951. Each week Susann would interview celebrities. She would go on to host a local talk show in 1953
. No episodes are known to exist today.
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discussion show hosted by Jacqueline Susann
Jacqueline Susann
Jacqueline Susann was an American author known for her best-selling novels. Her most notable work was Valley of the Dolls, a book that broke sales records and spawned an Oscar-nominated 1967 film and a short-lived TV series.-Early years:Jacqueline Susann was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to...
, later to become famous as the author of Valley of the Dolls
Valley of the Dolls
Valley of the Dolls is a novel by American writer Jacqueline Susann, published in 1966. The "dolls" within the title is a slang term for downers, barbiturates used as sleep aids....
. It aired nationally on the DuMont Television Network
DuMont Television Network
The DuMont Television Network, also known as the DuMont Network, DuMont, Du Mont, or Dumont was one of the world's pioneer commercial television networks, rivalling NBC for the distinction of being first overall. It began operation in the United States in 1946. It was owned by DuMont...
between May 7 and June 18, 1951. Each week Susann would interview celebrities. She would go on to host a local talk show in 1953
1953 in television
The year 1953 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1953.-Events:*January 19 – 68% of all US television sets were tuned in to I Love Lucy to watch Lucy give birth to little Ricky....
. No episodes are known to exist today.