Copyright the Elvis Information Network. Elvis Presley frequently at 81 Club in 1953 located at 81 North Second Street, Memphis, Tennessee. In fact, that meant she was too much of a literal stand-in for Gladys, and hence it felt taboo for him to be with that woman sexually again. Today in Elvis Presley Events August 18, Michael Jackson Thinks he is bigger than Elvis and the Beatles, Elvis inspects the new Music Gate April 22, 1957. Margrit Buergin Secretary In Germany47. I couldnt imagine what I was in for and so they started asking me all these questions about where I was from what I was doing and what kind of family did I have, was I spiritual or religious and basically it turned out to be a big interview! So as a child of the music halls adapted into a staid, old New England community, Susie Snowflake disrupts a church sociable by doing her Follies dance there in her terse Follies costume. Selected back issues of FREE online newsletter, Alanna was interviewed by EIN's Nigel Patterson (December 2009), Read EIN's review of Baby, Let's Play House Elvis Presley and the Women Who Loved Him. EIN: Mary Ann Mobley mentions that she felt Elvis had a Madonna complex regarding Priscilla. Follow That Dream: Directed by Gordon Douglas. Ida Ritter: I have again to congratulate Alana Nash for the writing of another superb book that I already ordered and that I cannot wait to read. In 1995, Cassidy got married again to actress Susan Diol. Her most notable work was as a regular on Card Sharks,[1] but she also appeared as a substitute in 1976 on the version of The Nighttime Price Is Right hosted by Dennis James. AN: Billy Smith talked about it, as well. Connie Stevens Actress 196160. Mindi Miller with Ed Enoch, Al Strada and Tom Morgan Elvis Funeral. A three-reel short in which Ann Pennington appears with. Anna Pennington (December 23, 1893 November 4, 1971) was an American actress, dancer, and singer who starred on Broadway in the 1910s and 1920s, notably in the Ziegfeld Follies and George White's Scandals. He really extended himself to her. With dimpled knees and long dark red hair, the petite, pretty, charming, and often scantly-clad Pennington stood a mere 4' 10" tall and wore only a size 1 shoe. He would tend to see the girlfriends less and less and then just not see her again, and sometimes it would just fade away he never wanted to hurt anyones feelings thats for sure. June Wilbank 195837. AN: That is a much bigger question than it appears to be, and while I think I just heard several fans fainting at the idea of such a thought, its actually an excellent question. She was interested in karate (she performed all her own movie stunts), exploring spirituality and the Bible and so they had a lot in common. Piper Laurie Actress87. by drjohncarpenter Wed Jan 07, 2015 10:45 pm, Post I was actually stupid enough to believe that having the same birthday as him actually meant something", "No-one, but no-one, is his equal, or ever will be. But they were ill-suited for each other overall. He liked real dramatic things", (Marty Lacker in 'Elvis and the Memphis Mafia'), "If life was fair, Elvis would be alive and all the impersonators would be dead", From the Private Collection of Russ Howe, Tom Salva and Bud Glass. AN: Gladys is the Rosetta Stone of the entire Elvis story. by Joe Car Wed Jan 07, 2015 6:01 am, Post Her key dances in Gold Diggers on Broadway (1929) remain lost. So he wanted to be around both Joyce and her sister, Janice. Prolonged grief disorder, or complicated grief, used to be called stuck grief, and its just that---an inability to climb out of the depression of losing a loved one. Sandy Ferra Dated In 196059. Bruce Jackson Born June 3rd 1949- Died January 29th 2011 Elvis's Sound Engineer from 1971-1977. [citation needed] No family were known to have attended her funeral, which was paid for by the Actors Benevolent guild. EIN: Did your research clarify which of these women, all of whom played major, albeit different roles in Elvis life, was best for him? Some of Elvis' other girlfriends from the 70's will be joining me - Diana Goodman, Ann Pennington and JoCathy Brownlee. She is little and cunning on Mr. Ziegfeld's stage and little and cunning on the screen. In December 1972, the two were reunited one last . Thats how he ended up seeing President Nixon. John Cassidy's father, Shaun, was married to actress Ann Pennington on December 1, 1979, and welcomed John two years later their conjugal. MovieStillsDB). Celeste Yarnall is another one. He loved the power of the big voices. AN: Well, I think the biggest name is Cher. Photo by Barry King/Alamy Stock Photo. AN: I absolutely do. Do you think the difference in views on the importance of Jesse Garon is a male-female thing, in that Elvis opened up to women about his twin brother but less so (or not at all) with men? It may have also titillated him, as in Germany, he liked to be around a set of dancersthe Orkowski twinsin one of the clubs. In other words, because these were women he might presumably marry, or certainly escorted in public, he respected their desire to hold on to their virginity and their reputations. Ginger Alden Elvis last girlfriend.92. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. Some years prior to this, she had also topped the bill on Broadway in her performance of the musically similar "Charleston". Elisabeth is especially thrilled to share a love of history with readers who enjoy learning something new every day! ", "For a dead man, Elvis Presley is awfully noisy. She plays an itinerant stage actress forced to live with her stern aunt. Please tell us about this. Following Elvis death in 1977, Ann-Margret went against recommendations to avoid the funeral and attended to show her support to his family. You know, almost all of these women were really engaging, thoughtful, sensitive, and NICE. He had too many factors working against him, including his inability or unwillingness to get healthy in his body and his mind. Ann Pennington never settled in one place for very long. No, that relationship with Joyce went on for awhile. Her family, who were Quakers, moved to Camden, New Jersey when she was a child. She later. (Info and tickets can be found at www.essentialelvis.com). But she arrived in his life in the early 70s just as so many things were starting to go bad. Rita Moreno actress 195730. She also frequented Harlem in its jazz heyday. Roger Smith with wife Ann-Margret, circa 1970; New York. But if thats true, she didnt choose it. For example, it is often reported that Elvis preferred petite women to more voluptuous women; and disliked women with big feet. Thats exactly what he looked like the day that I met him. SUS DONACIONES AL HOSPITAL ST. JUDE. Elvis pinned Priscilla down and asked: I didnt know this was going to get out of hand. Natalie Wood Actress22. She also helps make history fun and accessible with her podcast The Digital Dust Podcast, which covers topics on everything from art history to grad school. Nash, whom Esquire magazine named one of the "Heavy 100 of Country Music," co-edited Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Country Music in America, published in 2006 by the Country Music Foundation and Dorling Kindersley. The full details. Biography [ edit] Pennington is the sister of fellow model Janice Pennington, and like Janice, appeared as a model on game shows. He was very short-sighted to let her goor to put her in a position where she needed a shoulder to cry on, depending on whose story you chose to believe about their split. EIN: Did the interviews confirm or deny any of Elvis world lore about Elvis physical likes in a woman? (I might also add that a lot of these big-name performers that we so admire arent always the most secure people in their private lives.) by drjohncarpenter Wed Jan 07, 2015 4:05 am, Post Ann-Margret, who once dated and stole the heart of Elvis Presley, the king of Rock and Roll, had difficulties getting pregnant after attempting to for thirteen years, and employing all sorts of methods. She was portrayed by actress Michelle Nicastro in the "Scandals of 1920" episode of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, which dramatizes her role as the star of George White's Scandals of 1920. She was until the late 1920s chaperoned at performances by her mother. Andrea June Stevens Won a date19. by MikeFromHolland Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:53 pm, Post In noting her death, The New York Times (November 6, 1971) noted [4], She liked practical jokes. Dixie Locke Elvis Memphis sweetheart09. AN: This is absolutely true, but there were always exceptions. Audrey Manasterski: I thought the interview very well done, the questions were pertinent and forthcoming. In the early/mid-50s, June Juanico was perfect for him. She idolizes Elvis, and based much of her act on him in the early days. She took dancing lessons from ballerina Catherine Littlefield. Elisabeth Edwards is a public historian and history content writer. Also, its sort of funny, but Joyce got in touch with Joe to check me out before she agreed to speak with me. She was born in 1960 and Clambake was filmed in 1967. Includes Address (12) Phone (8) Email (2) See Results. But many men believe that petite women are more feminine, and Elvis certainly liked girls to look feminine. Tina Louise Actress85. After her years on stage and screen ended, Pennington toured in vaudeville. Vicki Peters Dated In 197174. Less than a year after their wedding, Priscilla was pregnant with their daughter Lisa Marie, and new rumors appeared in the tabloids about a possible affair between Elvis and Nancy Sinatra. Barbara Tonks: I have enjoyed all of Alanna Nash's books and after reading your interview with her I can't wait for Baby. But the irony of all this is that if Ginger herself had not been overly medicated for menstrual cramps on August 16, 1977, Elvis might not have died that day. Presley World on Instagram: "Part one (early 1974) "During that Vegas engagement, Elvis became better acquainted with twenty-three-year-old Ann Pennington, a model-" 52 Likes, 5 Comments - Presley World (@presleyworld_) on Instagram: "Part one (early 1974) "During that Vegas engagement, Elvis became better acquainted with . I interviewed her about being in the audience at one of the Pan Pacific shows in 1957, and how that helped shape her destiny. And shes a poised beauty with impeccable manners who can still fit into the coat he bought for her! Ann was noted for her generosity and many of her loans were never repaid; however most of her huge earnings were wiped out over the years by betting at the racetrack, decades of hotel bills, and gifts to charities and churches. Related To William Pennington, Kerri Pennington. Barbara Hearn Memphis39. We know now why he cheated, or rather his psychological need for female companionship round the clock, but even if shed known that at the time, it wouldnt have made it any easier for her. Siegrid Schutz Germany In 195945. Shes been through a lot, and has come out of it spectacularly. Nancy Parker Lido Club dancer50. Of Ann Pennington's official film debut in Susie Snowflake, The New York Times stated on June 26, 1916: Many of those who went to the Broadway yesterday for the first showing of Susie Snowflake will be inclined to endorse this particular nomination. 102 Ann Pennington Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 102 Ann Pennington Premium High Res Photos Browse 102 ann pennington stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. So it turns out that Elvis was able to move past that hang-up with these women. Sandy Ferra comes to mind. Magdelen Morgan In Tupelo04. I want a woman whos going to understand that things like this might just happen. by brian Wed Jan 07, 2015 7:44 pm, Post Out of their marriage came Caitlin and Jake. Despite being together for fourteen years . Carol Connors Singer42. In the second part of her absorbing interview with EIN, among other things Alanna talks about: read Part 1 of Alanna's revealing interview. Patti Parry Memphis Mafia member52. In the 70s, certainly Linda, but Ann Pennington, who I interviewed, was also really good for him. Agent, Bureau of Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs. Alice Cooper meeting with Elvis Presley nearly became a real horror story. Her sister, LaCosta, told her Elvis was really checking her out when they went backstage in Vegas, and when he went to kiss her, she turned her face so he got her cheek, and he laughed because he wasnt used to that. An all-star extravaganza filmed in 70mm "Grandeur Process". Flaming Star - the movie an in-depth look. (Photo Credit: Art Zelin/Getty Images). I wished him a happy belated birthday and asked him how he was doing and if he was happy in his life. But as I mentioned, Susan Henning, Barbara Leigh, and Ann Pennington each had a child, and these were all sexual relationships. The women interviewed represent some of those who were romantically involved with Elvis and others who enjoyed a platonic relationship with him. I dont know how she kept her sanity, because the rules were always changing, and what he wanted from her continued to change, too. The pair lost contact with one another. I feel so sorry for him. I told him that I learned a lot from him and that I would always hold him dear in my heart. At the age of seventeen she made her Broadway debut in the musical. While Ann-Margret never spoke publicly about her relationship with Elvis, it was clear they both cared for each other. Patty Philpot Memphis, mid 1950s10. Carol Ballard In Tupelo, Elvis was nine02. She found out about Ann-Margret and Elvis and the rock and roll icon had to end their fling. All the while, the rumors about Elvis affair with Ann-Margret began to take over the media. AN: I dont think it was a serious romance at all. the day Elvis died..an important revelation. Interestingly, she, Susan Henning, and Barbara Leigh all had a child. As both a beauty queen and a local girl who knew all the peculiarities that a southern man takes for granted and rolls up in a big ball of chivalry and chauvinism, she had a lot to offer him, and she could go toe to toe with him in a lot of ways. On March 24, 1958, Elvis was sworn into the United States Army, and after his eight-week basic training at Fort Hood in Texas, he had two weeks at home enjoying recording new songs, relaxing at the fairgrounds and at the roller rink in the company of Anita wood, who at the time was his best girl. Ann Pennington. Offering a unique and comprehensive female perspective on Elvis, Baby, Lets Play House adds immeasurably to our understanding of who Elvis was by offering a unique window to his soul. In 1979, he wed model Ann Pennington. She never spoke on record about any of her engagements, whether to confirm or deny them. Anita Carter Singer with the Carter Sisters11. In exploring the psychological forces impacting Elvis, Baby, Lets Play House also addresses the idea that Elvis experienced prolonged grief disorder. From "Baby, Let's Play House The Women Who Loved Elvis". Moreover, I find it fascinating that Sheila and Ann Pennington were there simultaneously, and became exceedingly good friends and still care about each other today. by skatterbrane Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:35 pm, Proudly Hosted By ElviCities International©, Does somebody know when Elvis dated her (year, month?). Pennington stars as a Latin dancer and model. With women, Elvis talked about him as a spiritual force, someone with whom he was still connected, felt in his daily life, and would see again in the great beyond. ", "History has him as this good old country boy, Elvis is about as country as Bono! He wanted her to mother him, and she wasnt ready to mother him. Mindi Miller: So yes that was the strangest thing I went into a room which was a very large room and all the Memphis Mafia were sitting there and they were sitting around the sides of the room with nobody else. Alanna's fourth book about Elvis, Baby, Let's Play House The Women Who Loved Elvis, will be released in the USA in early January 2010 (and UK release in March 2010). Articles But she also had her own family dynamic that could not have been easy, and lets face it, she was quite youngjust barely 20--when she met Elvis. He would have been very proud of Reeca. With her long, red hair and great legs she quickly . Mindi Miller was invited to a part at Elvis Monovale House in Bel Air, in March 1975 they dated on and off over the period of 1975 and 1976. His heart was very shy, and sex when we were growing up was not a good word.. Lisa Watts, Memphis bank teller, May-August 197791. 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