Judy bounced back AGAIN at The Palace after this nightmare and on opening night of the sold out show she wore her dress.... from VALLEY OF THE DOLLS. Indestructible.
When I was 7 and my sister 5 our parents thought that "Valley of the Dolls" was a children's movie.... That led to forty years of family jokes. A new Steve Hayes review never fails to make may day and I can't think of a movie more suited here. Love it! Happy Pride!
I had the same experience. My mom took us to a drive in to see this movies when I was about 10. I don’t think she knew what a “doll” was. And to this day, some 50+ years later, it’s still a favorite movie of mine and a running gag with my siblings. As a matter of fact, this movie was just on a few weeks ago, and my sister texted me to let me know it was on tv. So you know I had to watch it, again.
Same with me. My Mom took me to see SOME LIKE IT HOT when I was 6, thinking it had something to do with the children's rhyme. She said later it was one of her greatest regrets when I came out 20 years later.
My brother worked in a movie theater. Some elderly people came to see “Bambi.” The movie was really La Bamba, a Ritchie Valens biopic. They went to see it anyway.
Steve, this is absolutely one of your best reviews!! I was 16 in 1967, and Valley of the Dolls was the first movie I ever went to see on my own. And, naturally, I blame the movie for ruining my life. (Just kidding!) This is the first time I've heard of Miss Hayward's conditions for accepting the role, and her remarks concerning Judy Garland show what a classy lady she was. Patty Duke discussed her performance as Neely many times over the years with great humility, humor, and self-criticism, and I will always admire her for that. And now, I have to go and heat up the lasagna. 😁
I saw Valley of the Dolls as a teenager & thought it was great. It may not be High, Grand Cinema, but it kept you glued to the screen and was immensely entertaining. Sad what they did to Judy Garland, though. Thanks, Steve, for the trip down memory lane and, of course, for all the interesting background info we always get from your reviews.
"...they drove you right outa' Hollywood... so you come crawling back to Broadway. Well, Broadway doesn't go for booze and dope!" Been waiting for this review for a LONG time, Steve! Thank you for another fabulous episode of TOQATM!!!
Huge honour to Susan for standing by Judy Garland. 😡That director!😡 It takes a real big man - NOT!! - to beat down a fragile woman. PS Anna "Patty" Duke was a hero.
Oh Steve, thank you thank you for this break from all of the gloom and doom around us! I remember my mother and her friends passing around 'that book'. I think my father, a man known to read histories and woodworking magazines also read it.
My favorite scene is when Susan Hayward’s Helen Lawson sings about “planting her own tree in her yard”. All the while an enormous Alexander Calder mobile is revolving overhead just barely smacking her in the face.
Way back, I had bought the Dionne Warwick 45, "I'll Say a Little Prayer". The flip side was "The Theme to the Valley of the Dolls". My mother went ballistic when she saw that.
@@jackjules7552 Well, from what I can gather the ones who read books now read it on kindle, because they feel books are too cumbersome. I notice that when everyone was reading " 50 Shades Of Grey" , which I suppose is this generation's sensational literature equivalent to "Valley Of the Dolls". Not me. I like holding the book and always get a wonderful sense of accomplishment when I see how far I've gotten. Old school. Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ You are like me. I love holding a book and actually holding a book is a good way to meet people. Since it is so rare to see someone holding a hardcopy book or newspaper people are always curious and come up to me and want to know what I am reading.
@@jackjules7552 I always am curious and almost always ask. I'm always so proud when I finish a book. A holdover from childhood, I guess. Love books. As Richard Burton once said; " Home is where the books are."
Hey, Steve! Thanks for that gem of a documentary on lost vocals. I used to be such a snob about films that I wouldn't even consider watching VotD. Now that I'm of a certain age I can see the wicked fun in watching these actresses chewing the scenery in every frame. 😂 I must show it at one of our SCREENING QUEENS movie nights!
Helen Lawson - putting the "broad" in 'Broadway". What a delightful surprise for pride! I first saw VotD 40 years ago on the late movie after recently reading the book - I was horrified! But I came over the years to appreciate it for the camp value and was fortunate enough to see Patty Duke live discussing the movie at the Castro Theater a couple of years before her untimely death. Thank you for this wonderful gift ... happy pride to you and Johnny!
You are just the best!! Grand mama knew Ms. Susann.., I cannot repeat the stories , but… do you know how Ms. Susann had her hubby, assistants, etc buying books all over the nyc metropolitan area, do the book would be on the New York Times best seller list??? Over and over and over…..
" But i sent you fifty dollars last week, Mother!" Poor Jennifer. When I read the book, I pictured Jennifer to be like one of Russ Meyer's actresses from that time. Then Sharon shows up and she's somewhat delicate and perfectly proportioned. Of course, once I saw the movie I couldn't think of anyone else in the part. God Bless her. Happy Summer! Steve
We saw this at the Taylor Drive-In, across the stare line in Virginia. They wouldn't show it in Kingsport. My mother, her best friend, and all of us kids piled into the back seat of a '59 Chevy Catalina. Those were the days..
I am always overjoyed whenever your videos appear. They are extremely entertaining. Being in the “Band of Brothers”, I always learn so much. Thank you for taking us along with your side-kick who introduces you. What a pro.
I can't imagine Judy playing Hellen Lawson after seeing Susan Hayward in the role. She was perfect. Patty Duke's best line from the movie: "Sparkle, Neelie, Sparkie". LOL Love it.
One of the best and campiest movies ever filmed. Very quotable! Love the opening song by Dion Warwick. Also just recently watched a great documentary on J S and the writing of the book and the translation to film. Very entertaining!! Thank you for another great review. Happy Pride!!
Great movie for pride month. Steve you always hit it out of the ballpark. I had forgotten Judy Garland was supposed to be in the movie. It's nice to know what Susan did for Judy when she took over the role. Now that's a Class Act
I just needed to say something from my heart. I am so moved and thankful for this channel. I wish I could do what you do. I am obsessed with classic cinema and specifically film noir. and I love many of the titles you speak so eloquently about. But you also open my eyes to new experiences that enrich my life. Thank you for that!
OMG! Ramon, you've touched me deeply and made my day! Thank you so much for the lovely compliments and for watching! Here's to many more years of loving the classics! Happy Summer! Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ By the way, I once heard in a podcast an explanation for the odd cadence in the theme song composed by Dory Previn. She was a drug addict herself and wrote that she wanted the timing of the verses to sound like what an addict sounds like when they want people to think they're straight (sober). Now that's all I can hear. Brava to Miss Dionne for doing a masterful interpretation!
@@FrankButterfield I agree. Though I think all the songs have that qulaity and remind me of a skipping record. I own several versions of the soundtrack, by the way. So don't doubt for a minute I don't love 'em all. LOL! Steve
Steve, Thank you so much for finally giving us your take on a film that's the ultimate definition of 60's era camp and a classic fun ride for those of us who appreciate it in all it's campy glory!!! I was about 10 or eleven when I first watched Valley of The Dolls on one of it's first tv airings in 1971/1972; the family had gone to sleep and I had to stay up to watch and was hooked, lol!! So many great lines I can recite to this day but I'll just close with this...in the words of that great talent Neely O'Hara "Sparkle, Steve, Sparkle"! 🤩🤩 Happy Pride 😘🌈
Thanks so much, I'm so pleased you liked it. It was a big movie of my teenage years and I still loive it. have a terriofic summer and to close with one of my favorite quotes; " If you're a Capricorn, watch your step!" Steve
Steve, you are a joy, an international treasure, and the chronicler of vintage films that I know will be appreciated for generations to come (I'm sure Davis, Crawford, Hayward etc., are smiling down on you). Thank you for another wonderful review - and Happy Pride. Michael - South Africa.
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Well, the hour is past.. LOL. you are doing so much through your humor, insight, and passion for (I hate to call them ) old movies. I'm astounded by many a youngsters' lack of knowledge of films made before their birth. Many TH-cam "top 10" lists are guilty of that. An almost "lost' musical you may consider is the British made "THE SLIPPER AND THE ROSE", I found it a delight with a wonderful Shermann Bros. score. I believe it had a very limited release in the USA. Just a suggestion. m
@@thelookuplookdown I always welcome suggestions. That has Maragret Lockwood AND Dame Edith Evans in her last role. I adore both! And beautiful Christopher Gable, who passed way too soon and who I loved in Ken Russell's " The Music Lovers", where he was Richard Chamberlain's, " Women In Love" and " The Boyfriend". And again, thank you for your support and lovely compliments . Best Wishes and Happy Summer! Steve
Been a long time fan. Enjoyed this movie review, Steve..an absolute must watch. You're looking fabulous, as always and the background is so colorful..suits you so well. Be well my friend. HAPPY PRIDE!!!
Well, I gotta confess, I love this one. For many reasons. It was such a big one during my teenage years and I got caught up in the story, the men and, of course, SUSAN HAYWARD...as always. So glad to have you back, Buddy Happy Summer! Steve
OH!!! THE MEMORIES!!! I saw it on the giant cinemascope screen of the fabled LOWE'S KINGS on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn a hopscotch away from Erasmus Hall high school where Barbra Streisand went to school and graduated. I loved it and stayed to watch it again. The majestic LOWE'S was the perfect place to see Valley of the Dolls. I thought it was better than Gone with the Wind. I fell in love with Martin Milner, that's when I realized...well you know what we're celebrating. La Hayward was too fabulous, probably the greatest drag queen performance in history. Steve this post is so appreciated. You are AMAZINGLY TALENTED AND FUNNY 😅!!! Johnny has a self-portrait aging in your attic? What do you feed him?
@STEVEHAYESTOQ Do you have a fan mailing address? I'm going through things at home, decluttering, and found found a golden relic theater program that my mother kept when my parents went to New York on their honeymoon. You will melt when you see it. You have featured him on your channel. Danny
@@MrQbenDanny Oh , Danny. I appreciate the offer and I'm sure it's nifty, but I'm de-cluttering myself. So I'm going to lovingly and respectfully decline. Take a photo and send it to me. Happy De-cluttering! It's tough to do. ! We've no doubt got our work cut out for us! Happy Summer; Steve
I was waiting for your Pride review and here we go. Fantastic. One of my all time camp favorites. Happy Pride to you Steve and to those that help you make these wonderful videos.
My team is the best. Without Johnny and the amazing Thomas Meacham ediiting and shooting me, I'd not only be a " Tired Old Queen, I'd be LOST! Thanks so much! Steve
I remember seeing it on the afternoon movie when I was a kid, all cut to ribbons but I was fascinated, because I had seen everyone in it very different parts. I realized it was a bit silly but it was also riveting. Then a few months later I found it in a box of books that my grandma kept, she got a lot of free books from giveaways from banks, (they did that a lot back then,) I asked her if I could take it and she said she had not read it yet but sure. (my family never censored what I read,) After I read it, when I returned it I warned her about a couple of scenes, but she laughed and said she was used to it. ( She also read Scruples and The Carpetbaggers.)
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ ... Oh! baby... Now THERE'S a movie worthy of a queer review. I loved stealing my mothers Harold Robbins novels to read. (They were everywhere.) Steamy, steamy stuff. I declare.
One of my favorite movies when it came out; I had read the book. And I recently discovered Judy's rendition of "I'll Plant My Own Tree," which was wonderful. I"m sure they would have insisted on more than just one song if Judy had completed the movie. And at the end, did you really say, "...Martin MILLINER?"
VOTD is one of my favourite guilty pleasure movies! Thrilled you showed the wig ripping off scene - still a riot after all these years! Thanks again, Steve for a wonderful review!
This level of film, is no more. This was an is fabulous. True an pure artistic work. Love Susan. We don't get 2 see her amazing work ,as often as we should. Thank you.
I totally aree. Except for "Valley", Susan's work and repuation as been sorely forgotten. However, between TCM and TOQ, we're working at restoring her glory! Thanks for watching! Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ ooo. Ooo ooo, do Return To The Valley Of The Dolls next! It’s just awful in all the best ways…I can already see you talking about it and I’m just smothering over here 🤣😂
Just what the doctor ordered for a summer’s night-another fabulous movie review by the equally fabulous Steve! You really hit the bullseye talking about one of the Mt. Everests of schmaltz movies-Valley of the Dolls! I always wondered if Patty Duke was fitted for dentures after filming this opus with all of the scenery-chewing she did in this camp classic! Everyone either underacts, or overacts, in this movie! This, and that other triumph of 60s filmmaking, “The Oscar”, should be bookends on a shelf of truly wretchedly enjoyable films about the “dangers” of the entertainment industry. Great review as always, Steve ♥️
Steve, how have you never done this one?!? Watch it once a year, for the last forty years 🤣 and it’s better every time. Love the scene (there are so many great ones) in the ladies room with Neely and Helen, God!
Steve! Brilliant, the perfect Pride choice and your insightful assessment. (I too was in my early teens when the film came out... and, as you know, it truly was a sensation). Thanks too for the link to Marc Miliano's "Hollywood Secrets Exposed: The Real Voices of Hollywood Stars" with yourself and the always amazing Charles Busch!
Steve...brilliant as usual! I'm gonna go rewatch my VOTD dvd right now! In 1967 my renegade aunt " lent" me her copy of the book ( I was 12). I musta read it 100 times. I did not know that Miss Merman had fired Betty Hutton who replaced Judy in Annie Get Your Gun. I enjoyed your tiny Peyton Place shoutout- I just got thru reading that one...again. and Oh! ...your Suzie impression ! 😙😙😙
Over the years, I've collecetd as many novels as I can of the films I love and it's always a reveraltion to see how they were adapted to the screen. One that I can reccommend , which was the "Peyton Place" & " Valley Of The Diolls" of the 1940's, is " Kings Row" by Henry Bellamann. An absolute knock out rtead. Perfect for summer. You will be comoplete absorbed and love it. The film, considering the times, is a masterfpeice of how to condense and make a comroversial novel into a film classic. Give it a shot. Happy Summer! Steve
Love Susan Hayward in Valley of the Dolls. She owns every scene she's in. Why they didn't have her do her own singing I'll never understand. But I once read she was only on the set for two weeks...not enough time for her to get into singing mode? I love your rendition of Susan standing up for Judy Garland. I've heard the story before but you add her Brooklyn no nonsense to it. She had a lot of integrity. Tough dame with a softer side. And she's one of the few who had the guts to stand up to Bette Davis. What's not to love? And, yes, Sharon Tate was drop-dead gorgeous...although I wouldn't describe her as "stacked." Cute figure but Jane Russell she wasn't.
A fun review from Steve as always! For those of you looking for even more laughs, look up (here on TH-cam) "Valley of the Dolls (parody) Carol Burnett Show" It's incredibly funny (especially if you enjoyed Carol's show back in the day). This particular "skit" did not go into the show's syndicated "reruns" for decades - I suspect this was due to the awful circumstances regarding the passing of Sharon Tate (bless her heart and memory!)
Probably right. It was too horrific & gruesome to warrent any reminders for many years. I liked Tarantion's "take" on it in "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood".
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Thank you Steve, for the recommendation for "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." I have never seen it, but will make it a point to do so. Cheers and warm wishes to you and yours!
STEVE!!! I have adored you since Trick! I would love for you to do a new series where you take golden age actors and directors and do an analysis of their full body of work. You have so many great anecdotes and already make great connections to their films but it would be awesome to hear you speak about their great work in one video. Bette Davis should be first!
Oh Willie; thanks so much! You made my day. I'll take that into consideration and so appreciate your lovely compliment! As Joan Crawford would say; " Bless you, Dear Willie!" LOL! OXOXOX Steve
Thank you! Thank You!! THANK YOU!!! I just completed the recent book about the making of this motion picture. Your video was like a big, old box of chocolates!
I still have no idea “I’ll Plant My Own Tree” is all about. A broadway take on Bob Dylan. lolol. The Calder inspired prop on that scene has tons of fingerprints. Another first class review from Steve, thank!
Steve, this was your best review, honestly! You were on point with every comment. OMG, when you started to sing the theme song at the end, I literally started screaming! Thank you!!!
Steve, have you done a video in "I Want to Live"1958, I don't want to give the ending away, but I was horrified as a kid watching this. Susan Hayward at her best, makes Joanne Crawford look like the mother of the year.
Now this is a promise to myself to watch this movie Steve. This is the first movie you’ve reviewed that I haven’t seen so I will fix that and then re-watch your review. Delighted to see this pop up tonight. Hope you are keeping well and thanks again for your great videos. 😊
Great review as always. Now, you're making want to watch it again for the umpteen time lol. Im surprised that someone hasn't made another remake of this. I remember how Barbara Parkins had said in the DVD commentary how their lives (hers, Patty and Sharon's) had eerily mimicked their characters: Barbara, like Anne, sort of walked away from Hollywood, Patty, like Neely, had to deal with emotional issues, and Sharon, like Jennifer, died tragically 😢
Delicious review of what some call a 'guilty pleasure'..going to pop it in again tonight and revel in my Valley of the..Guilts, lol. Two alumni from Peyton Place, Parkins and Lee Grant..."at night, all cats are grey". 🌈Happy Pride!🏳️🌈
I think the book was passed from locker to locker @ CCS--with all the "good" sections marked for quick reference!! Thanks for the review, my friend!! LOVE YOU BUNCHES!!
Good for Susan Hayward looking after Judy Garland.
She was a stand -up lady!
Judy bounced back AGAIN at The Palace after this nightmare and on opening night of the sold out show she wore her dress.... from VALLEY OF THE DOLLS. Indestructible.
Steve, thanks for another great review! ❤
@@HigginsDog09 My pleasure! Thanks for watching! Steve
Three cheers for Hayward and her demands! A classy dame.
YUP! I've always loved her.
She’s a barracuda
When I was 7 and my sister 5 our parents thought that "Valley of the Dolls" was a children's movie.... That led to forty years of family jokes.
A new Steve Hayes review never fails to make may day and I can't think of a movie more suited here.
Love it!
Happy Pride!
I had the same experience. My mom took us to a drive in to see this movies when I was about 10. I don’t think she knew what a “doll” was. And to this day, some 50+ years later, it’s still a favorite movie of mine and a running gag with my siblings. As a matter of fact, this movie was just on a few weeks ago, and my sister texted me to let me know it was on tv. So you know I had to watch it, again.
Happy Pride to you and so glad you like the latest TOQ " children's movie". LOL! Steve
Same with me. My Mom took me to see SOME LIKE IT HOT when I was 6, thinking it had something to do with the children's rhyme. She said later it was one of her greatest regrets when I came out 20 years later.
@@markroulette3419 Well, of course you did! Jackie would be proud!
My brother worked in a movie theater. Some elderly people came to see “Bambi.” The movie was really La Bamba, a Ritchie Valens biopic. They went to see it anyway.
Love that story of Susan and Judy .. it was very classy of her fighting for Judy 🎉❤
Indeed. Whenever I heard Susan Hayward's name, I will think fondly of her.
IYa gotta' love Suzie!
I think so too! Steve
It's fantastic to see a new Steve Haves video. Makes my Saturday. I wish this were a regular series on a streaming service. Criterion should hire you.
From your lips to Criterion's ears! Thanks o much! Steve
This movie is everything. Sparkle, Neely, sparkle!
"Nudies! That's what they are...NUDIES! "
Steve, this is absolutely one of your best reviews!! I was 16 in 1967, and Valley of the Dolls was the first movie I ever went to see on my own. And, naturally, I blame the movie for ruining my life. (Just kidding!) This is the first time I've heard of Miss Hayward's conditions for accepting the role, and her remarks concerning Judy Garland show what a classy lady she was. Patty Duke discussed her performance as Neely many times over the years with great humility, humor, and self-criticism, and I will always admire her for that. And now, I have to go and heat up the lasagna. 😁
I love lasagna! Thanks for the invite! ...sorry...couldn't resist...And thanks for watching and enjoying TOQ! Best Wishes; Steve
This movie is beyond camp. Its so bad, it's good. A guilty pleasure.
Absolutely enchanting! LOL!
I’m impressed at Steve’s ability to throw shade on Jacqueline Susanne’s acting talent
Thank you for watching. Steve
What acting talent?
@@JudgeJulieLit I found the novel a page turner, but struggled to sit through the film.
By saying nothing! I've seen an old TV clip of Susann's 'acting.'
@@susanmurphy958 LOL!
I saw Valley of the Dolls as a teenager & thought it was great. It may not be High, Grand Cinema, but it kept you glued to the screen and was immensely entertaining. Sad what they did to Judy Garland, though. Thanks, Steve, for the trip down memory lane and, of course, for all the interesting background info we always get from your reviews.
My pleasure. Thank you so much for watching! Steve
NO ONE reviews a movie better than you, Steve!💕😁
You are too kind and I'll give you an hour to cut that out! OXOX Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ💕😂😂😂
"...they drove you right outa' Hollywood... so you come crawling back to Broadway. Well, Broadway doesn't go for booze and dope!" Been waiting for this review for a LONG time, Steve! Thank you for another fabulous episode of TOQATM!!!
My pleasure. SO glad you're pleased and that it was worth the wait! Steve
Huge honour to Susan for standing by Judy Garland. 😡That director!😡 It takes a real big man - NOT!! - to beat down a fragile woman. PS Anna "Patty" Duke was a hero.
I agree on all fronts! Steve
Oh Steve, thank you thank you for this break from all of the gloom and doom around us! I remember my mother and her friends passing around 'that book'. I think my father, a man known to read histories and woodworking magazines also read it.
There are a couple scenes in that book that made me do some "wood wroking". LOL! Thnaks for watching! Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Lol!!!
My favorite scene is when Susan Hayward’s Helen Lawson sings about “planting her own tree in her yard”. All the while an enormous Alexander Calder mobile is revolving overhead just barely smacking her in the face.
Which proves she was a good dodger!
Way back, I had bought the Dionne Warwick 45, "I'll Say a Little Prayer". The flip side was "The Theme to the Valley of the Dolls". My mother went ballistic when she saw that.
It's hard to imagine, considering what get's by today, how parents overreacted to stuff like tyhis in our youth. Thanks for watching! Steve
I love how Steve reversed the names in the theme song of the PattiDuke show , it's cute and so is Steve. Most people would never know it . ❤
I caught it!
Cathy was the sophisticated cousin with the strange accent 👍🏻
But YOU did! LOL! Steve
@@GJF118 I'm sure you did!
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ I notice everything .. I am just nosey lol 😆 😂 🤣
I remember sitting in the subway car in 1967; everyone was reading Valley of the Dolls.
Yup! EVERYONE!
Wow...how times have changed...people actually reading a book? Today, when I take the subway everyone is staring into their smartphones like zombies.
@@jackjules7552 Well, from what I can gather the ones who read books now read it on kindle, because they feel books are too cumbersome. I notice that when everyone was reading " 50 Shades Of Grey" , which I suppose is this generation's sensational literature equivalent to "Valley Of the Dolls". Not me. I like holding the book and always get a wonderful sense of accomplishment when I see how far I've gotten. Old school. Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ You are like me. I love holding a book and actually holding a book is a good way to meet people. Since it is so rare to see someone holding a hardcopy book or newspaper people are always curious and come up to me and want to know what I am reading.
@@jackjules7552 I always am curious and almost always ask. I'm always so proud when I finish a book. A holdover from childhood, I guess. Love books. As Richard Burton once said; " Home is where the books are."
Hey, Steve! Thanks for that gem of a documentary on lost vocals. I used to be such a snob about films that I wouldn't even consider watching VotD. Now that I'm of a certain age I can see the wicked fun in watching these actresses chewing the scenery in every frame. 😂 I must show it at one of our SCREENING QUEENS movie nights!
I hope you will. I love it! Thanks! Steve
Helen Lawson - putting the "broad" in 'Broadway". What a delightful surprise for pride! I first saw VotD 40 years ago on the late movie after recently reading the book - I was horrified! But I came over the years to appreciate it for the camp value and was fortunate enough to see Patty Duke live discussing the movie at the Castro Theater a couple of years before her untimely death. Thank you for this wonderful gift ... happy pride to you and Johnny!
Happy pride to you as well and thanks for watching! Steve
Did you see her at the Casto live or was it the You Tube clip?
@@farrellmcnulty909 Live at the Castro.
@@tnate6004 You were lucky, that must've been a wild night. I remember seeing John Waters live a couple of times. That was a blast.
Once you start watching the film, you can't turn away! It is as the kids say 'extra' in all the right ways.
I know. It's funny, a movie about addiction that's totally addicting! LOL! Steve
You are just the best!! Grand mama knew Ms. Susann.., I cannot repeat the stories , but… do you know how Ms. Susann had her hubby, assistants, etc buying books all over the nyc metropolitan area, do the book would be on the New York Times best seller list??? Over and over and over…..
She was a master at the the publicity game!
Great movie and great review! Jennifer on the phone with mother, "Yes, I'm doing my bust exercises". Hangs up, "Oh hell, let 'em droop".
" But i sent you fifty dollars last week, Mother!" Poor Jennifer. When I read the book, I pictured Jennifer to be like one of Russ Meyer's actresses from that time. Then Sharon shows up and she's somewhat delicate and perfectly proportioned. Of course, once I saw the movie I couldn't think of anyone else in the part. God Bless her. Happy Summer! Steve
Ooooh, it's been too many years since I've seen this one! Time to watch it again. Thanks, Steve! And Happy Pride!
Happy Pride to you too! Hope you like it! Steve
Love you Guys!! Nice to see you! Happy early 🎆 Independence Day!! 🎇🎊🎉
Thanks for watching! Steve
did not know that Susan Hayward made... them paying Judy her full salary after firing her... a condition of doing the movie. that's a classy lady.
Love Susie!
We saw this at the Taylor Drive-In, across the stare line in Virginia. They wouldn't show it in Kingsport. My mother, her best friend, and all of us kids piled into the back seat of a '59 Chevy Catalina. Those were the days..
Indeed! 🤩
I've been DESPERATE for you to do this film! Literally, crossing my fingers whenever i've clicked on a new upload!
Well, don't cramp up, here it is! I hope you like it! Steve
I am always overjoyed whenever your videos appear. They are extremely entertaining. Being in the “Band of Brothers”, I always learn so much. Thank you for taking us along with your side-kick who introduces you. What a pro.
Thank you and I'll pass your kind words onto Johnny. Steve
I can't imagine Judy playing Hellen Lawson after seeing Susan Hayward in the role. She was perfect. Patty Duke's best line from the movie: "Sparkle, Neelie, Sparkie". LOL Love it.
I agree. Susan soars in this. "I know awaall about runna-the-play contracts!" Luv Huh!
One of the best and campiest movies ever filmed. Very quotable! Love the opening song by Dion Warwick.
Also just recently watched a great documentary on J S and the writing of the book and the translation to film. Very entertaining!! Thank you for another great review. Happy Pride!!
Happy Pride to you as well and thanks for watching! Steve
Great movie for pride month. Steve you always hit it out of the ballpark. I had forgotten Judy Garland was supposed to be in the movie. It's nice to know what Susan did for Judy when she took over the role. Now that's a Class Act
I thought it would be just right. Thanks; Steve
I just needed to say something from my heart. I am so moved and thankful for this channel. I wish I could do what you do. I am obsessed with classic cinema and specifically film noir. and I love many of the titles you speak so eloquently about. But you also open my eyes to new experiences that enrich my life. Thank you for that!
OMG! Ramon, you've touched me deeply and made my day! Thank you so much for the lovely compliments and for watching! Here's to many more years of loving the classics! Happy Summer! Steve
Wait, what!? I thought you'd done this already. What a delight to discover you haven't. LOVE THIS! "A big fan with all of the gays!"
Well, I certainly hope so! HOORAY!!! Happy Pride! Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ By the way, I once heard in a podcast an explanation for the odd cadence in the theme song composed by Dory Previn. She was a drug addict herself and wrote that she wanted the timing of the verses to sound like what an addict sounds like when they want people to think they're straight (sober). Now that's all I can hear. Brava to Miss Dionne for doing a masterful interpretation!
@@FrankButterfield I agree. Though I think all the songs have that qulaity and remind me of a skipping record. I own several versions of the soundtrack, by the way. So don't doubt for a minute I don't love 'em all. LOL! Steve
Steve & Dolls were made for each other. Love the mustache, Johnnie!
Ain't he cute?!? As for "Dolls", I think so too! Thanks for watching. Steve
😊 Bless their hearts, they did try❤
Thanks again for all the big smiles you've given.
Well, it's my pleasure and I'm thrilled that you watch! Steve
The open pill bottles as your setting had me dying! Nice touch!
" I'm not crazy, I'm just hooked on dolls!"
When you bring out 4 Mel Odom dolls I know it's gonna be a Lou-Lou. I love this, Steve!
LOL! This made my day! Can't wait to tell Mel! Steve
Nice to see you again, Steve!!!
Thanks so much! happuy Summer! Steve
Thank you, Steve! This review would not have been complete without the wig-snatching scene. I loved it!
Well, how could you not? That scene is such a killer. Thanks for watching! Steve
Love the mood lighting
Me too. I love the look of the entire picture. Steve
Steve, Thank you so much for finally giving us your take on a film that's the ultimate definition of 60's era camp and a classic fun ride for those of us who appreciate it in all it's campy glory!!! I was about 10 or eleven when I first watched Valley of The Dolls on one of it's first tv airings in 1971/1972; the family had gone to sleep and I had to stay up to watch and was hooked, lol!! So many great lines I can recite to this day but I'll just close with this...in the words of that great talent Neely O'Hara "Sparkle, Steve, Sparkle"! 🤩🤩 Happy Pride 😘🌈
Thanks so much, I'm so pleased you liked it. It was a big movie of my teenage years and I still loive it. have a terriofic summer and to close with one of my favorite quotes; " If you're a Capricorn, watch your step!" Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Thanks, Steve! You enjoy a great summer as well!!
One of my favorite films, given the best treatment from the best film man, the one and only Steve Hayes! ❤️🌈🙏🏼⭐️🌟✨
OMG! Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it! Hope you're having a wonderful summer! Steve
Steve, you are a joy, an international treasure, and the chronicler of vintage films that I know will be appreciated for generations to come (I'm sure Davis, Crawford, Hayward etc., are smiling down on you). Thank you for another wonderful review - and Happy Pride. Michael - South Africa.
Happy Pride to you as well! As to the Divas...I worry they'll all be waiting for me with an ax. LOL! Always so nice to hear from you! Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQI have no doubt you will be welcomed with open arms, even Ms. Crawford and Davis will a truce. Serious Mr Handsome
@@thelookuplookdown MR Handsome?...I'll give you an hour to cut that out! You just made my day! 🥰
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Well, the hour is past.. LOL. you are doing so much through your humor, insight, and passion for (I hate to call them ) old movies. I'm astounded by many a youngsters' lack of knowledge of films made before their birth. Many TH-cam "top 10" lists are guilty of that. An almost "lost' musical you may consider is the British made "THE SLIPPER AND THE ROSE", I found it a delight with a wonderful Shermann Bros. score. I believe it had a very limited release in the USA. Just a suggestion. m
@@thelookuplookdown I always welcome suggestions. That has Maragret Lockwood AND Dame Edith Evans in her last role. I adore both! And beautiful Christopher Gable, who passed way too soon and who I loved in Ken Russell's " The Music Lovers", where he was Richard Chamberlain's, " Women In Love" and " The Boyfriend". And again, thank you for your support and lovely compliments . Best Wishes and Happy Summer! Steve
Been a long time fan. Enjoyed this movie review, Steve..an absolute must watch. You're looking fabulous, as always and the background is so colorful..suits you so well. Be well my friend. HAPPY PRIDE!!!
Happy Pride and thank you for the lovely compliments! Steve
well I'm back missed ya and Johnny ❤ One of my fav films. truer than most films today. fantastic review, as I can tell you loved this picture. 😎
Well, I gotta confess, I love this one. For many reasons. It was such a big one during my teenage years and I got caught up in the story, the men and, of course, SUSAN HAYWARD...as always. So glad to have you back, Buddy Happy Summer! Steve
Dynamite rendition of the Patty Duke Show theme! :-)
LOL! When I get to Heaven...IF I get there, Patty will be waiting with an ax. Steve
My Pride is made!! Thank you Steve Hayes and "Hi, Johnny". Now, Sparkle Nicky, Sparkle!!!!!! 😂
"Boobies, boobies, boobies"!
OH!!! THE MEMORIES!!!
I saw it on the giant cinemascope screen of the fabled LOWE'S KINGS on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn a hopscotch away from Erasmus Hall high school where Barbra Streisand went to school and graduated.
I loved it and stayed to watch it again. The majestic LOWE'S was the perfect place to see Valley of the Dolls. I thought it was better than Gone with the Wind. I fell in love with Martin Milner, that's when I realized...well you know what we're celebrating. La Hayward was too fabulous, probably the greatest drag queen performance in history. Steve this post is so appreciated. You are AMAZINGLY TALENTED AND FUNNY 😅!!!
Johnny has a self-portrait aging in your attic? What do you feed him?
I don't...and he STILL loks that way! LOL! So glad you liked it & thanks for watching! Happy Pride! Steve
@STEVEHAYESTOQ Do you have a fan mailing address? I'm going through things at home, decluttering, and found found a golden relic theater program that my mother kept when my parents went to New York on their honeymoon. You will melt when you see it. You have featured him on your channel.
Danny
@@MrQbenDanny Oh , Danny. I appreciate the offer and I'm sure it's nifty, but I'm de-cluttering myself. So I'm going to lovingly and respectfully decline. Take a photo and send it to me. Happy De-cluttering! It's tough to do. ! We've no doubt got our work cut out for us! Happy Summer; Steve
Great review Steve, i think that was a strange moment in time and the movies, everything seemed possible!
Greetings, Tom.
Yes, it was right on the cusp of traditional and experimental cinema and the barriers with the censors were breaking down.
Good to see a new video .
Thanks for watching! Steve
I was waiting for your Pride review and here we go. Fantastic. One of my all time camp favorites. Happy Pride to you Steve and to those that help you make these wonderful videos.
My team is the best. Without Johnny and the amazing Thomas Meacham ediiting and shooting me, I'd not only be a " Tired Old Queen, I'd be LOST! Thanks so much! Steve
Another fabulous review of one of my all time favourites 😘😘
Oh, I'm so glad! Thanks for watching! Steve
I remember seeing it on the afternoon movie when I was a kid, all cut to ribbons but I was fascinated, because I had seen everyone in it very different parts. I realized it was a bit silly but it was also riveting. Then a few months later I found it in a box of books that my grandma kept, she got a lot of free books from giveaways from banks, (they did that a lot back then,) I asked her if I could take it and she said she had not read it yet but sure. (my family never censored what I read,) After I read it, when I returned it I warned her about a couple of scenes, but she laughed and said she was used to it. ( She also read Scruples and The Carpetbaggers.)
So did I! I loved "The Carpetbaggers" and love that movie as well. Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ yes, it was really good.
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ ... Oh! baby... Now THERE'S a movie worthy of a queer review.
I loved stealing my mothers Harold Robbins novels to read. (They were everywhere.) Steamy, steamy stuff. I declare.
One of my favorites! Happy Pride!
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Happy pride, Honey!!! Thanks for watching! Steve
It’s good to see you in a new video, I love your reviews. I have adored the film for decades and your review is excellent, camp at its best.
Thanks so much! I hope you subscribe, so I can vsisit you everey month. Happy Summer! Steve
One of my favorite movies when it came out; I had read the book. And I recently discovered Judy's rendition of "I'll Plant My Own Tree," which was wonderful. I"m sure they would have insisted on more than just one song if Judy had completed the movie. And at the end, did you really say, "...Martin MILLINER?"
I wondered about that, too. So he went from Route 66 to making HATS??
@@roberthenleynola 😄😉
Maybe. You never know. Steve
@@roberthenleynola Might as well have.
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ You're wonderful. Keep up the good work.
VOTD is one of my favourite guilty pleasure movies! Thrilled you showed the wig ripping off scene - still a riot after all these years! Thanks again, Steve for a wonderful review!
Thank you for letting me know you liked it! Best; Steve
This level of film, is no more. This was an is fabulous. True an pure artistic work. Love Susan. We don't get 2 see her amazing work ,as often as we should. Thank you.
I totally aree. Except for "Valley", Susan's work and repuation as been sorely forgotten. However, between TCM and TOQ, we're working at restoring her glory! Thanks for watching! Steve
I was waiting for Steve to do Valley of the Dolls! Kudos & Happy Pride!!!
Happy Pride to you as well! Thanks for watching! Steve
I love you so much Steve ❤ your videos never fail to make my day.
And your lovely comments make mine! So, it works out perfectly! Happy Summer and Many Thanks! Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ ooo. Ooo ooo, do Return To The Valley Of The Dolls next! It’s just awful in all the best ways…I can already see you talking about it and I’m just smothering over here 🤣😂
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ you are just a delightful human being. Not enough of those in the world…
@@ezziboo Awwwww, thanks, Sweetie!
Thank you Steve! I loved Valley of the Dolls the novel, the movie, the 80’s miniseries… fantastic as always ❤
My pleasure. I love it too! Steve
Just what the doctor ordered for a summer’s night-another fabulous movie review by the equally fabulous Steve! You really hit the bullseye talking about one of the Mt. Everests of schmaltz movies-Valley of the Dolls! I always wondered if Patty Duke was fitted for dentures after filming this opus with all of the scenery-chewing she did in this camp classic! Everyone either underacts, or overacts, in this movie! This, and that other triumph of 60s filmmaking, “The Oscar”, should be bookends on a shelf of truly wretchedly enjoyable films about the “dangers” of the entertainment industry. Great review as always, Steve ♥️
Thanks. I'm partial to this one, because it came out at the end of my adolecence. I wallowed in it! Steve
Another great one Steve! Dolls is one of my fav movies ever and well Susan Hayward I mean come on..THE BEST!!
The VERY Best!
I just love this movie too! Happy Pride. We will watch the link you suggested about dubbing in Hollywood. Thanks!
My pleasure. Enjoy! Steve
Best line: “Broadway doesn’t go for booze and dope.” Love your review Steve!
I'm so glad! Thanks so much for watching! Steve
Not according to Eileen Stricht.
Thank you Steve! Will rent it this weekend! Continue to enjoy all your videos after all these years! Keep it up!
I will if you keep watching! Steve
Great to see you and Johnny!!!!!🌈🏳🌈❤🧡💛💚💜
Thanks! Happy Pride!
This movie needs to be remade closer to the book and with Ryan Murphy in total control!!!
He'd make it about men.
@STEVEHAYESTOQ lol , he's doing the swans of 5th avenue at the moment!!! Really looking forward to seeing that
Love your videos. Thanks
Love that you do. Thanks! Steve
Steve, how have you never done this one?!? Watch it once a year, for the last forty years 🤣 and it’s better every time. Love the scene (there are so many great ones) in the ladies room with Neely and Helen, God!
I know. People have been after me for ages to do it. So, I thought...why not? Happt Summer! Steve
Now I'm wracking my brain for next years Pride suggestion.
How about "Come Back To The Five & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean" (1983) @STEVEHAYESTOQ
Steve! Brilliant, the perfect Pride choice and your insightful assessment. (I too was in my early teens when the film came out... and, as you know, it truly was a sensation). Thanks too for the link to Marc Miliano's "Hollywood Secrets Exposed: The Real Voices of Hollywood Stars" with yourself and the always amazing Charles Busch!
It's great! I hope you enjoy it! Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Hollywood Secrets was amazing!
@@frk4musl Hooray!!! Mission accomplished!
I love the open pill bottles on the end tables. As always, great review Steve.
Just for security purposes! LOL!
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ 😄😉
Steve...brilliant as usual! I'm gonna go rewatch my VOTD dvd right now! In 1967 my renegade aunt " lent" me her copy of the book ( I was 12). I musta read it 100 times. I did not know that Miss Merman had fired Betty Hutton who replaced Judy in Annie Get Your Gun. I enjoyed your tiny Peyton Place shoutout- I just got thru reading that one...again. and Oh! ...your Suzie impression ! 😙😙😙
Over the years, I've collecetd as many novels as I can of the films I love and it's always a reveraltion to see how they were adapted to the screen. One that I can reccommend , which was the "Peyton Place" & " Valley Of The Diolls" of the 1940's, is " Kings Row" by Henry Bellamann. An absolute knock out rtead. Perfect for summer. You will be comoplete absorbed and love it. The film, considering the times, is a masterfpeice of how to condense and make a comroversial novel into a film classic. Give it a shot. Happy Summer! Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Thanx for the recommendation, Steve! I'll be looking for that. You have a great summer, too.
Love Susan Hayward in Valley of the Dolls. She owns every scene she's in. Why they didn't have her do her own singing I'll never understand. But I once read she was only on the set for two weeks...not enough time for her to get into singing mode?
I love your rendition of Susan standing up for Judy Garland. I've heard the story before but you add her Brooklyn no nonsense to it. She had a lot of integrity. Tough dame with a softer side. And she's one of the few who had the guts to stand up to Bette Davis. What's not to love?
And, yes, Sharon Tate was drop-dead gorgeous...although I wouldn't describe her as "stacked." Cute figure but Jane Russell she wasn't.
Susan is an all-time favorite of mine.
Every single post you do is an absolute JOY! BTW, LOVE THIS MOVIE!
BTW, so glad you do and so glad you watch! Steve
Thank you, Steve, for this anxiously awaited and delicious new episode. Happy Pride indeed! 🏳️🌈💜
I',m delighted you're pleased! Thanks for watching! Steve
Loved this video so much! I thought I was the maven on 'Dolls"! What's the author's name on the book on dubbing vocals? Thanks!
The man who made the documentary is Mark Milano. He has a wonderful faceBook & YouYube channel.
A fun review from Steve as always! For those of you looking for even more laughs, look up (here on TH-cam) "Valley of the Dolls (parody) Carol Burnett Show" It's incredibly funny (especially if you enjoyed Carol's show back in the day). This particular "skit" did not go into the show's syndicated "reruns" for decades - I suspect this was due to the awful circumstances regarding the passing of Sharon Tate (bless her heart and memory!)
Probably right. It was too horrific & gruesome to warrent any reminders for many years. I liked Tarantion's "take" on it in "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood".
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Thank you Steve, for the recommendation for "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." I have never seen it, but will make it a point to do so. Cheers and warm wishes to you and yours!
STEVE!!! I have adored you since Trick! I would love for you to do a new series where you take golden age actors and directors and do an analysis of their full body of work. You have so many great anecdotes and already make great connections to their films but it would be awesome to hear you speak about their great work in one video. Bette Davis should be first!
Oh Willie; thanks so much! You made my day. I'll take that into consideration and so appreciate your lovely compliment! As Joan Crawford would say; " Bless you, Dear Willie!" LOL! OXOXOX Steve
Thank you! Thank You!! THANK YOU!!! I just completed the recent book about the making of this motion picture. Your video was like a big, old box of chocolates!
OMG! You made my day. The chocolates are open, be my guest! LOL! Steve
Absolutely love your channel, Steve! Thanks so much for all the work you put into these wonderful videos. 💕
Thank you for letting me know you like them! Steve
I still have no idea “I’ll Plant My Own Tree” is all about. A broadway take on Bob Dylan. lolol. The Calder inspired prop on that scene has tons of fingerprints. Another first class review from Steve, thank!
My pleasure! Steve
YEA! Steve's back!!!!!
"Hayes is back and Hayward has him! " LOL!
I was so excited when I saw you were reviewing this movie!!! Happy Pride!
You too! So glad you liked it!
How could you forget listing star Paul Burke? Thanks for your entertaining overviews of classic and camp films!
He was so boring, he completely slipped my mind. Sorry. LOL! Steve
the spilt "dolls" on your tables.. lol
Dolls and dolls! LOL!
I always learn something from your videos! Thank You for That! Happy Pride, Steve and the gang!
You too! Enjoy the dayt and thanks for watching! Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ 🙂🪅
Steve, this was your best review, honestly! You were on point with every comment. OMG, when you started to sing the theme song at the end, I literally started screaming! Thank you!!!
OMG! I love making men scream! Thanks so much! Steve
I surprised that background, always pretty. I'll try decorating the style. 😂❤
Wow. Thanks. Good luck! Steve
Beautiful stuff steve ,what a gem you are
Oh, Tony! It's always so nice to hear from you. I hope this finds you busy and happy. Have a great summer, Mr Hayes! Big Hugs: Steve
What a fun video, as usual! Trudy Campbell in “Mad Men“ really reminds me of Barbara Parkins. Gorgeous brunettes.
Barbars wa absolutely stunning!
Hooray!! Thanks, Steve!! Happy Pride!!
You too! Thanks for watching! Steve
Steve, have you done a video in "I Want to Live"1958, I don't want to give the ending away, but I was horrified as a kid watching this. Susan Hayward at her best, makes Joanne Crawford look like the mother of the year.
It's on my " To Do " list! Thanks for watching! Steve
Steve what a delight this was.
Thanks so much!
Now this is a promise to myself to watch this movie Steve. This is the first movie you’ve reviewed that I haven’t seen so I will fix that and then re-watch your review. Delighted to see this pop up tonight. Hope you are keeping well and thanks again for your great videos. 😊
My pleasure. I hope you have fun watching it! Steve
Great review as always. Now, you're making want to watch it again for the umpteen time lol. Im surprised that someone hasn't made another remake of this. I remember how Barbara Parkins had said in the DVD commentary how their lives (hers, Patty and Sharon's) had eerily mimicked their characters: Barbara, like Anne, sort of walked away from Hollywood, Patty, like Neely, had to deal with emotional issues, and Sharon, like Jennifer, died tragically 😢
That is wierd. LIfe imitating Hollywood....Yikes. Thanks for watching! Best Wioshes; Steve
Delicious review of what some call a 'guilty pleasure'..going to pop it in again tonight and revel in my Valley of the..Guilts, lol. Two alumni from Peyton Place, Parkins and Lee Grant..."at night, all cats are grey". 🌈Happy Pride!🏳️🌈
Geez Louise, as I read your saucy remark, there is Miss Lee Grant on my TV in " Columbo".
Well, enjoy! And " If you're a Capricorn, watch your step!"
Truman Capote: “Ms. Susann, do you consider your work Art or Trash”?
Jacqueline Susann: “ I consider it Art”
Capote: “I consider it Trash!”
And then, he wrote "Answered Prayers". Nuf said.
@STEVEHAYESTOQ Hahaha! And his name checked friends then froze him out
@@paulamiles9559 YUP! "Here's your hat, what's your hurry?" YIKES!
I think the book was passed from locker to locker @ CCS--with all the "good" sections marked for quick reference!! Thanks for the review, my friend!! LOVE YOU BUNCHES!!
You too and thanks for watching! Steve