He was a fan of hers from Laugh-In, and he liked that kind of zany, kooky personality with the chickens head haircut. Piper Laurie Actress87. EIN: So when you met him was Elvis dressed up in all his finery so as to impress you? But she also said that one day he would settle down. Her centerfold was photographed by Pompeo Posar and Phillip Dixon. For sure I'll keep checking my local Chapters after the New Year. (Photo Credit: FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Images). But my impression is that it was really only a brief meeting at the studio, and that they charmed each other, and then went on their way, after the moment was preserved for posterity. Please tell us about this. Nancy Sharp Flaming Star assistant58. It was the 1970s and jogging/exercize clothes were about to become a thing in the 1980s with Jane Fondas excersize infomerical fad and Olivia Newton-Johns Physical hit single and album. [2][3][4] They had two children together, and divorced in 1993.[5]. According to Ann-Margrets autobiography, the two were in sync from the moment they met, as they both exclaimed at the same time: Ive heard a lot about you!. Here is a list of women that Elvis dated September 22, 2020 Articles 1 Comment 15,986 Views 01. Jackie Deshannon singer songwriter67. Again, like Priscilla, she doesnt seem very warm. She wore jeans with holes in them before that was fashionable, and she wore pants in general, not dresses. Ann-Margret in the Columbia film version of the Broadway musical Bye, Bye Birdie! (Photo Credit: Bettmann via Getty Images). Ive known Tanya for probably 20 years. She has said she tried to keep him from taking so much medication, and that she thought that down the line that he would curtail his usage even more. Feeling like she was being led on, she turned to Elvis close friend Marty for advice, explaining:One minute were in love, and the next minute I dont hear from him again. Lisa Watts, Memphis bank teller, May-August 197791. Now, those are remarkable women! This page was last edited on 9 October 2022, at 10:25. This first came to prominence in Dr Peter Whitmers fascinating book, The Inner Elvis. She has such heart, and was really fun-loving, and he could blow off steam with her. With Elvis Presley, Arthur O'Connell, Anne Helm, Joanna Moore. She is little and cunning on Mr. Ziegfeld's stage and little and cunning on the screen. Her key dances in Gold Diggers on Broadway (1929) remain lost. by brian Tue Apr 05, 2016 8:50 pm, Post Elvis fans dont know a lot about her, but shes high on my list of favourites of all the women I interviewed. He needed to escape his environment at home, where he felt pretty oppressed at the moment, and going to see a twin was, in a way, crawling back into the womb. He did not like confrontation and he never wanted to hurt anybodys feelings but there was something very personal between us and I know why it ended. Elvis immediately told Priscilla, and she became so angry she threw a vase against the wall. EIN: Which other women would you include as being very important to Elvis? She began her career on Broadway as a member of the chorus in The Red Widow (1911) starring Raymond Hitchcock. I remember the mention of Ann in one of the old books - Elvis We Love You Tender, IIRC. by drjohncarpenter Wed Jan 07, 2015 4:05 am, Post . She was a stand-in both for Gladys and for Jessie. Shelley Fabares co-starred In 3 films65. Add in the Tommy Sands connection and just lots of other stuff that put them in the same room, so to speak (including Franks criticism of Elvis when he started out), and Elvis and Nancy were bound to be more than curious about each other. Except that there really ought to be a support group for the 70s ladies. Mindi Miller: Yes, I will be attending the Rolling on the River VIP Cruise on August 14th at 2pm. Eventually, Priscilla warmed up to Nancy, and as she got to know her she realized the rumors were far from true. No films of her signature dance routines have been preserved, with the possible exception of the "Snake-Hips" number which occurs in Happy Days (1929). Ann Pennington died of a stroke in New York City on November 4, 1971, aged 77. Vicky Meyerlink (did you mean Victoria Paige Meyerink) during Clambake or any other time. Plus: Elvis Radio Programs & More, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Pennington_(model), http://www.elvis-collectors.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=86352&p=1351787#p1351787, https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=VGKCBAAAQBAJ&rdid=book-VGKCBAAAQBAJ&rdot=1&source=gbs_vpt_read&pcampaignid=books_booksearch_viewport. by brian Wed Jan 07, 2015 7:44 pm, Post Go HERE to find out more about Mindi Miller &, Mindi Miller Interview by the Elvis Information Network, Memories of beloved pets live on at cemetery, The ostensible focus of all this was a 1965 Cadillac El Dorado. Hope Hathaway Chorus girl, 196161. Pennington is the sister of fellow model Janice Pennington, and like Janice, appeared as a model on game shows. Go HERE for Part 3 of Alanna's fascinating interview - published early January 2010, coinciding with the release of Baby, Let's Play House in the USA. For instance, I suspect few fans know that Elvis briefly dated model Ann Pennington of TV's 'The Price Is Right'. AN: You see a clear delineation of this more in the early part of Elviss life and career than in the latter, though the thread runs throughout. He had very mixed reactions to that newsPriscilla intimates in her book that Elvis said he would support her if she wanted to abortand a flirtation was a natural reaction for a man as immature as Elvis. The gossip left Priscilla feeling heartbroken, betrayed, and confused, but an even greater story would soon leave her feeling enraged. Betty McMann 1950-5105. Sandy Ferra Dated In 196059. Ann Pennington (model) (born 1950), model who posed for Playboy. This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. Each had his own chair and they started interviewing me! But many men believe that petite women are more feminine, and Elvis certainly liked girls to look feminine. Articles He was sick, and he was lonely, and he was often out of control and miserable for a variety of reasons. AN: Well, I think the biggest name is Cher. Carol Connors Singer42. 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. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. That book sounds like it's written with a negative slant on Elvis. EIN: A number of the Memphis Mafia have suggested Joyce Bovas account of her relationship with Elvis is somewhat embellished to make out it was longer and deeper than it really was. And though she has not said this to my knowledge, I think he scared the holy heck out of hertrying to force her to stay at Graceland when she wanted to leave, shooting off a gun over her head and letting the air out of her tiresand she wanted to be with someone her own age who was healthy and whole. In the 60s, it has to be Ann-Margret, who really was the love of his life. (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.) Ann M Pennington, 60. Alanna, I think gave good honest answers. Ann is a cool woman. I want a woman whos going to understand that things like this might just happen. 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. Vicky Meyerlink Dated during Clamake66. She even had Turas piled-high hair. The former couple shared vows on December 1, 1979, amidst friends and families. Anne Neyland Dated Jailhouse Rock35. 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. Its completely unexplainable and I felt this energy and I turned to my right and I looked and there standing in the doorway was Elvis. It will be fun 3-hour cruise up the Mississippi River, with lots of Elvis music, drinks and snacks. Go HERE to find out more about Mindi Miller & Your Best Skin Aesthetics. Ann Helm Follow That Dream co-star83. In 1995, Cassidy got married again to actress Susan Diol. This goes back to when he and his mother were alone for months when Vernon was incarcerated, and then for months after his release when he had to go out into the state or beyond to find work. 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? The nurse sent the medication to her on Elviss request, as I understand it. Patty Philpot Memphis, mid 1950s10. 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. Betty McMann - 1950-51 05. I don't know about what gifts Elvis gave her. Barbara Pittman recorded at Sun Records12. AN: I had not read Joyces book before I began researching my own. Elvis Presley's Ex Ann-Margret Tried to Get Pregnant for 13 Years & Used All Kinds of Methods. by Joe Car Wed Jan 07, 2015 6:07 am, Post He never met the children of Susan or Barbara, I dont believe, but he did meet Anns little girl, and he was good with herhelped bathe her, and gave him a glimpse into normal family life. List of halls of fame inducting Elvis Presley, 1953 Elvis Presley would visit Gene Smith at the Halls Grocery located at 1588 Mississippi Boulevard. In noting her death, The New York Times (November 6, 1971) noted [4], She liked practical jokes. He found her attractive and they had a playful relationship with a strong sexual undertow. Elvis briefly dated model Ann Pennington in 1974 of TV's 'The Price Is Right'. He would watch The Student Prince which was set in Heidelberg, over and over again. After years of performing and living an exciting and colorful life, she lived alone for many years in New York hotels overlooking 42nd Street. "Elvis Presley is the supreme socio-cultural icon in the history of pop culture", " Elvis is the 'glue' which holds our society together.which subconciously gives our world meaning", "Eventually everybody has to die, except Elvis", "He is the "Big Bang", and the universe he detonated is still expanding, the pieces are still flying", "I think Elvis Presley will never be solved", "He was the most popular man that ever walked on this planet since Christ himself was here", "When I first heard Elvis' voice I just knew I wasn't going to work for anybodyhearing him for the first time was like busting out of jail", "When we were kids growing up in Liverpool, all we ever wanted was to be Elvis Presley", "You can't say enough good things about Elvis. Sherry Jackson Actress36. Anne Helm told another interviewer that Elvis really liked sex, and he was certainly very sexually active in his twenties and early thirties. The text is particularly informative, telling us about the origination of many items and also revealing little known facts from Elvis' life and relationships. Shes been through a lot, and has come out of it spectacularly. Im very much looking forward to meeting the fans! Jo Cathy Brownlee Footbal team hostess81. Ann Pennington may refer to: Ann Pennington (actress) (1893-1971), popular stage star of the 1910s and 1920s. Ginger. Thaks EIN for this wonderful interview and thank you Alana for such wonderful account of our idol. by mysterytrainrideson Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:21 pm, Post She is also survived by 15 Grandchildren, 33 . Often, they are just as shy and intimidated as the rest of us, and often more so! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The pair lost contact with one another. She was Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month for its March 1976 issue. 'American Studios - A Turning Point In History': Rex Martin talks about Maria & Gladys Davies & Elvis, Jesse D. Presley: Elvis' paternal grandfather, Adrian Payne (The Australian Elvis Discography & Price Guide), Elvis Presley In Concert "downunder" 2006, Graceland - The National Historic Landmark. I can see why they would say that. But he didnt show her the proper respect after awhile, and that led to their downfall. by drjohncarpenter Wed Jan 07, 2015 6:03 am, Post Regis WilsonVaughan Prom date 195307. Anita Wood Serious Memphis girlfriend29. ", As time went on, and he had a number of physical problems, he was not always capable of enjoying sex, even as certain of the pills he took in the earlier days had the side effect of acting as an aphrodisiac. In the second part of her absorbing interview with EIN, among other things Alanna talks about: read Part 1 of Alanna's revealing interview. by merry77 Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:51 pm, Post Petula told me she took Karens hand and got out of there, because, I didnt think that was a good idea, even though there was a bit of a spark there.. by elvisjock Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:19 am, Post One of their most intrinsic problems, however, is that eventually she grew up and out of the role he had put her in. Barbara Hearn Memphis39. 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. September 22, 2020 Dolores Hart Loving You / King Creole40. 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. Ann Pennington. Jeanne Carmen Actress 195841. 01. What is your view on this suggestion? Following Elvis death in 1977, Ann-Margret went against recommendations to avoid the funeral and attended to show her support to his family. Her family, who were Quakers, moved to Camden, New Jersey when she was a child. When it comes to the King of Rock and Roll, we all know that Elvis queen was his beautiful wife Priscilla. And thats the Elvis that I met not dressed in a way that he would have been even going out for dinner or to the movies or something like that no jeans, no T-shirt, no sweater, not one of his big blouse shirts or anything like that- just very normal, very average. Natalie Wood Actress22. Her nickname for herself was "Tiny". Its interesting to me that Colonel Parker also had a fixation on small thingsminiature ponies, and midgets, among them. ", (Mark Feeney on the 'Elvis meets Nixon' meeting), "especially in the South, they talk about Elvis and Jesus in the same breath", "The image is one thing and the human being is anotherit's very hard to live up to an image", (Elvis Presley, Madison Square Garden press conference, 1972), "Elvis was a major hero of mine. Elvis or Michael Jackson - who is the bigger star? Dixie Locke Elvis Memphis sweetheart09. Even today, Ann-Margret hopes to ensure Elvis legacy and memory live on. These were not big relationships by any means. Venetia Stevenson dated In 1957-5831. John Cassidy's father, Shaun, was married to actress Ann Pennington on December 1, 1979, and welcomed John two years later their conjugal. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Pennington was born in Wilmington, Delaware, on December 23, 1893, and reputedly moved with her family to Camden, New Jersey, around 1900. How serious was Nancys relationship with Elvis? So he keenly felt that loss then, and certainly people I interviewed, such as Joyce Bova, talked about how Elvis believed he could find hidden messages from his brother in the religious teachings he read. AN: I absolutely do. "Card Sharks" host Jim Perry with Ann Pennington and Janice Baker - April 1978, All Elvis Premium Archive --> Posts Prior to 2008, Dr. John Carpenter's Clinic, 934 Washington Street, Elvis Promo Adverts & Posters / Moderator of this Forum is Tony, The Fool's Forum of Classic Elvis Articles' & Pictures', The Best of Elvis on YouTube & Other Video Sites. Actress: Susie Snowflake. Elvis and Ann-Margret first met on the set of Viva Las Vegas and immediately hit it off. Alanna was the winner of the 2004 CMA Media Achievement Award and the 2009 Charlie Lamb Award for Excellence in Country Music Journalism, she has written about music for such publications as Vanity Fair, People, USA Weekend, TV Guide, Playboy, Entertainment Weekly, Ladies Home Journal, The New York Times, and Reader's Digest, where she was a contributing editor from 2004-2008. Deborah Walley Spinout co-star70. Jackie Rowland, who was in her early teens when she met Elvis during this period, talks in the book about how Gladys sat her down and explained that Elvis had his travelling girls, as she called them, and that Elvis had not yet sewed his wild oats. Weve all read for years that Elvis wasnt interested in having relations with a woman who had born a child. I cant say for certain, as the only time I can recall him being heard discussing this is in the posthumous theatrical release, This is Elvis, in which he resorts to crude language in talking about one-night stands. Bonnie Bunkley Dated In spring 196057. The women interviewed represent some of those who were romantically involved with Elvis and others who enjoyed a platonic relationship with him. 05:20 P . In December 1972, the two were reunited one last . Includes Address (12) Phone (8) Email (2) See Results. After her years on stage and screen ended, Pennington toured in vaudeville. She also frequented Harlem in its jazz heyday. They fixate on their loss. He cared about her a lot. I think one thing that attracted him to her is that she was rather like Goldie Hawn, who he met while doing the 68 special. Welcome To The FECC Forum - More than 100 Million Visitors Can't Be Wrong!!! In this film she performs a Hula dance. EIN: Did the interviews confirm or deny any of Elvis world lore about Elvis physical likes in a woman? But nearly everyone who saw Elvis and Ann-Margret together could tell their chemistry was undeniable. 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