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And then I also talked with her about Elvis calling her for a weekend date after her divorce from Sonny. Ann Pennington was born in Wilmington, Delaware. When you talk about women who were very important to him, lets not forget those women who werent strictly girlfriends. Jo Cathy Brownlee Footbal team hostess81. She also was noted as an accomplished tap dancer. I enjoyed Elvis and the Memphis Mafia a great deal and Baby, Let's Play House seems as it will be the "other bookend" as you put it. During her years in the Ziegfeld Follies she appeared alongside the likes of Bert Williams, Eddie Cantor, Will Rogers, Fanny Brice (who became her closest friend), Marilyn Miller, and W.C. Fields. Already with three critically acclaimed books about Elvis published and her fourth to be released next month, Alanna's name is one of the most recognisable in the increasingly crowded library of Elvis authors. (Photo Credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer via. Nancy Sinatra and Elvis Presley in Speedway, 1968. Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret in a scene from the movie Viva Las Vegas. (Photo Credit: Bettmann / Getty Images). ", 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. Ray Henderson wrote the extant version of "Black Bottom" for Ann she had already been performing the popular version of the dance for some time. Because of her diminutive stature, she was referred to as "Penny" by her friends and colleagues. EIN: Did your research clarify which of these women, all of whom played major, albeit different roles in Elvis life, was best for him? Heli Priemel Dated In Germany44. 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For instance, I suspect few fans know that Elvis briefly dated model Ann Pennington of TV's 'The Price Is Right'. ", "Absolute id crashed into absolute superegoas the uptightset man in America shook hands with just about the loosest. He wanted her to move to Graceland. She was too tied to her own mother, and she was the baby at home, and that was her role. Thats exactly what he looked like the day that I met him. Did anyone else confirm this? This Washington (state) biographical article is a stub. In 1979, he wed model Ann Pennington. AN: I had not read Joyces book before I began researching my own. And Regis Vaughn, Elviss prom date. At the age of seventeen she made her Broadway debut in the musical. Sherry Jackson Actress36. But she arrived in his life in the early 70s just as so many things were starting to go bad. That book sounds like it's written with a negative slant on Elvis. [citation needed] No family were known to have attended her funeral, which was paid for by the Actors Benevolent guild. Almost every woman I interviewed talked about that, and said that he looked forward to being with her again one day. You know, when you look back at Priscilla and the spot she was in, you have to think that her head must have spun. She idolizes Elvis, and based much of her act on him in the early days. In this film she performs a Hula dance. And he was really in the grips of destruction then, with his health failing and his spirit fading. Ann Pennington was born on June 3, 1950 in Seattle, Washington, USA. Please tell us about their relationships with Elvis. (Photo Credit: Bettmann/ Getty Images). I gained a whole new understanding of Priscilla in my research. 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. 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. She seems a very successful woman in life./ interestingly she got re-married only a short while after her 1993 divorce came through and is still married with quite a few children from her 2nd marriage as well as her first-plenty of kids now all grown up too.!~. 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. This article is about the stage actress. Dr. Nick: Medically Irresponsible or Misunderstood? And Jackie got the distinct feeling that Gladys was interviewing her for the position of serious girlfriend/wife, once Jackie was of age. 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. September 22, 2020 He did not date 65. The women interviewed represent some of those who were romantically involved with Elvis and others who enjoyed a platonic relationship with him. The King's Ransom is a gloriously illustrated 20 page booklet showcasing many of the items once owned by The King. He wont even take my calls., Ann-Margret and Elvis filming their duet The Lady Loves Me for Viva Las Vegas. I dont think she was mature enough to know what that was, and I doubt that the wedding would have ever taken place. EIN: An important theme in Baby, Lets Play House is, for want of a better term, the inner Elvis. Elvis or Michael Jackson - who is the bigger star? I feel so sorry for him. Alanna, I think gave good honest answers. 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. She learned to dance with the Professor Wroe dance school, and her first performances in New York were as part of "Wroe's Buds". Sandra Zancan Las Vegas showgirl76. Vicki Peters Dated In 197174. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. Cheryl Holfridge Starlet63. Betty McMann 1950-5105. Home movie footage of her "Snake Hips" dance at the 1939 World's Fair survive, but is more memorable for her enthusiasm than her star quality in her fading years. Are you going to be her or not?. Also known as Ann M Roberts, Ann Marie Mcgirt, Annmarie Pennington, A M Roberts. 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. No, that relationship with Joyce went on for awhile. Please tell us about this. Alice Cooper meeting with Elvis Presley nearly became a real horror story. Gorgeous ginger Ann-Margret starred with Elvis Presley in Viva Las Vegasin 1963, the same year that Elvis's young girlfriend, Priscila, moved in with the King in his Graceland home. Judy Geller, Larrys delightful and hilariously funny sister, tells the best story about that. I think the closeness was almost always more important to him than the sex, once he got out of his hormonal stages as a youth. She has youth, a Mary Pickford like harum-scarum way with her and, except in the trying close-ups when her expression is somewhat adenoidal, she is pretty. Vera Tschechowa Dated In Munich46. A few years before her death, she was asked what had been the greatest reward from her years of stardom, and her reply was "in living, honey". He wanted her to mother him, and she wasnt ready to mother him. Copyright the Elvis Information Network. by YDKM Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:39 am, Post AN: It didnt, no. Verdict: The eclectic range of, and unusualness of items owned by Elvis is suitably presented in The King's Ransom. EIN: Ok now the painful questions -sorry in advance- When and how did it end? Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. It will be fun 3-hour cruise up the Mississippi River, with lots of Elvis music, drinks and snacks. 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. This user is no longer a member. 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. Miss Pennington is obviously put forth as a diminutive star of the Marguerite Clark variety, a style enormously in vogue at the moment. He was not easy to be around much of the time in his last year. by merry77 Wed Jan 07, 2015 3:35 am, Post Ann-Margret in the Columbia film version of the Broadway musical Bye, Bye Birdie! (Photo Credit: Bettmann via Getty Images). Alannas fourth book about Elvis, Baby, Lets Play House The Women Who Loved Elvis, will be released in the USA in early January 2010 (and UK release in March 2010). . Andrea June Stevens Won a date19. Often, they are just as shy and intimidated as the rest of us, and often more so! Ginger. She became famous for what was, at the time, called a "Shake and Quiver Dancer", and was noted for her variation of the "Black Bottom". He was caught in two traps, of courseone of the Colonels making, which was impossible to escape, and then a psychological one with his mother, which was equally impossible to get out of. While Ann-Margret never spoke publicly about her relationship with Elvis, it was clear they both cared for each other. Ann-Margret explained, Our relationship was very strong and very serious and very real. Regis had a crush on Elvis, who she considered "a gentle soul, but all boy - he kind of had this swagger to him." Audrey Manasterski: I thought the interview very well done, the questions were pertinent and forthcoming. After a few years, the former couple welcomed John's baby sister, Caitlin Ann Cassidy, in 1985. Yes, this is a central theme in the book, and as you say, Dr. Whitmer was the first person to write a detailed psychological study of Elvis and how the trauma of losing his brother and then his mother impacted him. 01. Find the obituary of Adena Ann Pennington (1944 - 2022) from Deer Park, TX. Carolyn Frazer girlfriend march 196055. Regis WilsonVaughan Prom date 195307. How & where do I sell my Elvis collection? Lisa Watts, Memphis bank teller, May-August 197791. But though it took a long time, she finally became Priscilla, her own person. [1], Pennington married Shaun Cassidy, who is eight years younger than her, in December 1979. Billie Wardlaw Lauderdale Courts girlfriend 06. On the plane, he got the idea to write the letter to Nixon. Little did I know he would soon capture mine., Elvis and Ann-Margret pose for a promo photo for their film Viva Las Vegas, 1964. Although Elvis and Priscilla were a couple and would eventually marry, Elvis carried on an affair with his co-star, Ann-Margret. LAURA Vittadini 1k followers More information Carol Ballard - In Tupelo, Elvis was nine 02. According to Ann-Margret, her relationship with Elvis was hot and cold. \And I remember when I was writing the book with Billy Smith, Marty Lacker, and Lamar Fike, that Lamar also downplayed Joyces importance in Elviss life. Eventually, Priscilla warmed up to Nancy, and as she got to know her she realized the rumors were far from true. She has such heart, and was really fun-loving, and he could blow off steam with her. by drjohncarpenter Wed Jan 07, 2015 4:05 am, Post If an internal link led you here, you may . He mentored her, yes, but he also made her over in an image that appealed to him, and that was a very complicated sexual puzzle. Ann would become Playboy magazine's 'Playmate of the Month' in March 1976. She last appeared on stage in a benefit show for the armed forces in 1946. I'm very much looking forward to meeting the fans! Barbara Tonks: I have enjoyed all of Alanna Nash's books and after reading your interview with her I can't wait for Baby. Dolores Hart Loving You / King Creole40. After years of performing and living an exciting and colorful life, she lived alone for many years in New York hotels overlooking 42nd Street. Sharon Wiley mid 1950s13. Ann is a cool woman. (Info and tickets can be found at www.essentialelvis.com). The most controversial Elvis article ever! Yes, seven siblings and John Cassidy is the oldest of them all. The full details. Anita Wood Serious Memphis girlfriend29. She held him to a certain level of conduct, and there was a tremendous amount of strong emotion between them. He had on a blue sweatsuit with white stripes down the side of the arms and he had the little white tennis hat on which looked very much the same as the one he wore in Hawaii in March 1977. I just want to tell you how much I appreciate that. Margrit Buergin Secretary In Germany47. 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. 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. She was a stand-in both for Gladys and for Jessie. She switched back and forth between George White's Scandals and the Follies more than once, earning a salary of $1,000 per week well before the 1920s, and continued to moonlight in the early New York film industry. The Elvis Information Network has been running since 1986 and is an EPE officially recognised Elvis fan club. Did your research uncover much about their meeting? 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. By Olawale Ogunjimi Nov 22, 2021. She joined the Ziegfeld Follies in 1913. He continued to show his support for the young actress blossoming career through many more ornate floral arrangements. Swedish-born Ann-Margret grew up in a remote town full of lumberjacks and farmers high up near the Arctic Circle. Known for her sultry and soulful singing voice and swinging dance style, she was initially billed as the female Elvis. Soon after her vocal career took off, Ann-Margret began landing starring roles in classic films like Bye Bye Birdie and of course, Viva Las Vegas. latimes. 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. Unexpectedly, Nancy Sinatra decided to throw Priscilla a baby shower likely as a show of good intentions to help repair the damage the tabloid rumors had caused. MovieStillsDB). by jeremylr Thu Jan 15, 2015 11:00 am, Post by YDKM Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:08 am, Post Hope Hathaway Chorus girl, 196161. That still isn't a free ticket to behave like a sex maniac in public". the two categories Elvis placed women into, the last of the 14 year old girls Elvis mentored, the "inner Elvis" and its importance to the Elvis story. Patty Philpot Memphis, mid 1950s10. Ann Pennington performs the title song and "You're Responsible". There are a lot of really sad elements in that relationship. People who suffer from this feel as if a part of themselves has died, and they arent able to fully move on in life. EIN: Was there an actual break up? by mysterytrainrideson Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:20 pm, Post She wore jeans with holes in them before that was fashionable, and she wore pants in general, not dresses. Jeanne Carmen Actress 195841. 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. ", (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. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. While Elvis and Ann-Margret remained close, Ann-Margret wed actor Roger Smith exactly one week after Elvis and Priscillas wedding on May 1, 1967. He was twice her age, and then some, and they were in very different places in their lives in every way. George Gershwin was her rehearsal pianist and wrote several songs for her. EIN: So when you met him was Elvis dressed up in all his finery so as to impress you? Photo: Bob Willoughby/ Sophia Loren Archives). Anita Carter Singer with the Carter Sisters11. Regis Wilson Vaughan - Prom date - 1953 07. You talk about Caught in a Trap.. Bonnie Bunkley Dated In spring 196057. After reading your review and her interview I'm glad I waited to make up my mind on whether to buy it or not. Siegrid Schutz Germany In 195945. Ann Pennington died of a stroke in New York City on November 4, 1971, aged 77. Juliet Prowse GI Blues co-star56. Baby, Let's Play House Elvis Presley and the Women Who Loved Him can be ordered from Amazon: . Introduction: Alanna Nash needs no introduction to Elvis fans! I can find no Vicky Meyerink at all. Kathy Westmoreland spoke about that, I know, and Reeca Smith witnessed his attempt to speak to Gladys in a sort of sance. For instance, I suspect few fans know that Elvis briefly dated model Ann Pennington of TV's 'The Price Is Right'. Barbara Leigh would tell you that. EIN: In contrast to the male views expressed in your earlier book, Elvis and the Memphis Mafia, the impact on Elvis of the death Jesse Garon is a recurring theme in Baby, Lets Play House. Then he tried to make her into other images, as well, including the seductress, a la Tura Satana. Yvonne Lime actress 1956-5728. Through all the drama and rumors, Elvis and Ann-Margret never sacrificed their friendship. Presley relatives Dr. Whitmer interviewed such as the late Annie Presley, whose transcript he shared with me, spoke about the fact that even as a small child Elvis would tell you right quick that he had had a brother. She was terrified, so she said no. But they were ill-suited for each other overall. AN: Well, I think the biggest name is Cher. His first marriage with the actress cum model, Ann Pennington, lasted for over a decade from 1979 to 1993. EIN: Gladys, Priscilla, Linda, Ginger. But many men believe that petite women are more feminine, and Elvis certainly liked girls to look feminine. Her debut in the Ziegfeld Follies was in 1913, where she quickly established herself as one Ziegfeld's top attractions. Ann would become Playboy magazine's 'Playmate of the Month' in March 1976. Ann-Margret was surprisingly calm around her larger-than-life costar, later writing, Im not really sure why I was so calm about meeting the King. After all, this was Elvis a man who had captured the heart of almost every woman in America. Biography [ edit] Pennington is the sister of fellow model Janice Pennington, and like Janice, appeared as a model on game shows. She took dancing lessons from ballerina Catherine Littlefield. He was one of a kind", "It isn't enough to say that Elvis is kind to his parents, sends money home, and is the same unspoiled kid he was before all the commotion began. 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. Mamie Van Doren 195732. Reeca, too, was troubled by it once Elvis got really sick and she felt powerless to help him. She was a mother. by drjohncarpenter Wed Jan 07, 2015 10:45 pm, Post by Joe Car Wed Jan 07, 2015 6:07 am, Post Within two years of marriage, the ex-pair welcomed their first child, Caitlin, in 1981. 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. Natalie Wood Actress22. EIN: It was interesting to read that Sheila Ryan was Elvis only hippie girlfriend. She had a committed work ethic, and worked wherever the opportunity arose, although as she aged and tastes changed, she ended her stage days in shabby theaters with low ranked dance companies. He called me personally on the phone that time none of the guys called me and said Elvis wants to talk to you.. he called me himself which he did from time to time with some people. As I said, I got no responses from my attempts to interview her, and I have never officially met her, though I saw her at Colonel Parkers memorial service. But it also shows you that he thought of Jessie (and I spell it as Elviss grandfather did, since he inspired the name) as more than just as a stillborn baby. Her father worked for the Victor music company, they were Quakers, and she had at least one sibling, Nellie. Diana Dors Britishsex kitten21. But other than Ann-Margret, who has certainly stayed with an ill husband all these years, I cant think of anyone who would have stuck with Elvis 24 hours a day like Linda did through his hospitalisations and his many close calls and his cheating. From "Baby, Let's Play House The Women Who Loved Elvis". Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, Friday, July 2, 1982 - 13, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ann_Pennington_(model)&oldid=1095350960, This page was last edited on 27 June 2022, at 21:22. Ann Victoria Pennington (born June 3, 1950) is an American model and actress. Interestingly, she, Susan Henning, and Barbara Leigh all had a child. A woman can be humiliated just so many times. Ann would become Playboy magazine's 'Playmate of the Month' in March 1976. Pennington was romantically linked to several men during her lifetime, and at one time or another allegedly was engaged to boxer Jack Dempsey, theatrical producer and early dance partner George White, actor Buster West, and musician Brooke Johns. 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. Marilyn Evans Las Vegas showgirl17. In noting her death, The New York Times (November 6, 1971) noted [4], She liked practical jokes. KathyWestmoreland Toured with Elvis89. Sue Anderson Germany51. Ann would become Playboy magazine's 'Playmate of the Month' in March 1976. Now, those are remarkable women! Anjelika Zehetbauer Nightclub dancer48. You hit the nail on the head. I can see why they would say that. 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. ", "If you're an Elvis fan, no explanation is necessary; If you're not an Elvis fan, no explanation is possible. Its amazing he could be in such good humor most of the time, and that he could harness his talent for as long as he did, especially when you add in his physical problems. by MikeFromHolland Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:56 pm, Post But again, Elvis also just loved talking with her, because he was comfortable being around young people, and they didnt demand much of him, and he could be a hero. She was buried in Kensico Cemetery, Westchester County, New York. (Photo Credit: FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Images). But I was surprised at what my research showed up. Required fields are marked *. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Your email address will not be published. She stayed friends with Elvis through the years (along with members of the Memphis Mafia) and attended his funeral. I could hardly blame her, though. Reeca Smith was important to him, because she was one of the last, if not the last, of the 14-year old girls he chose to mentor and shape. Ann Margret Viva Las Vegas co-star69. She said, Truthfully he didnt care much about sex, not when I knew him, even when he was young and healthy. "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. When it comes to the King of Rock and Roll, we all know that Elvis queen was his beautiful wife Priscilla. 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. In 1995, Cassidy got married again to actress Susan Diol. Out of their marriage came Caitlin and Jake. Even though sparks were flying on the set of Viva Las Vegas, Elvis was already in a committed relationship with his soon-to-be wife Priscilla. Tammy Young High School08. There are no winners in this story. AN: I dont think it was a serious romance at all. And he probably would have done just that. A family of ragtag vagabonds sets up a makeshift home on a Florida beach after becoming marooned there, prompting an uptight local bureaucrat to attempt to evict them. AN:Nigel, you ask the most thoughtful questions. Rita Moreno actress 195730. The King had a choice to make. When she made her first appearance on the Las Vegas stage in June 1967, Elvis sent her a guitar-shaped floral arrangement. SUS DONACIONES AL HOSPITAL ST. JUDE. All four women were pivotal in Elvis life. Dixie Locke Elvis Memphis sweetheart09. Priscillaaside from the fact that she was a very mature and arresting teenager, she was the right person at the right time in the right place. ", which is still in print, and sang and danced "You're responsible" in "Tanned Legs" (for which movie she features in uncredited cartoon form on the posters and sheet music). According to Express, it wouldn't be a permanent loss of contact. At the age of seventeen she made her Broadway debut in the musical. Behind Closed Doors: Talking With The Legends of Country Music, Elvis: From Memphis To Hollywood Memories of My Twelve Years with Elvis Presley (by Alan Fortas, with Alanna Nash as "ghost writer"), Elvis Aaron Presley: Revelations of the Memphis Mafia (reissued as Elvis and the Memphis Mafia), The Colonel: The Extraordinary Story of Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley, Golden Girl: The Story of Jessica Savitch, the four most important women in Elvis' life, some of the women in Elvis' life most fans have not heard of, Elvis' relationships with Cher, Nancy Sinatra, Petula Clark, Tanya Tucker and the late Karen Carpenter. She never spoke on record about any of her engagements, whether to confirm or deny them. By 1975, Elvis was wearing track suits, only his were DEA issue, and often over his stagewear. But in the psychological sense, there are several ways of defining "satisfied. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. He wanted them to put on plenty of makeup, and he disliked their wearing pants, for example, and chastised a few for doing so, and not just Sheila Ryan. ", "For a dead man, Elvis Presley is awfully noisy. Betty McMann - 1950-51 05. He thought she could have a career as a model, and he wanted to see her grow up with a chance for that. Lillian Portnoy She kissed Elvis38. He had too many factors working against him, including his inability or unwillingness to get healthy in his body and his mind. 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. She was Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month for its March 1976 issue. I don't know about what gifts Elvis gave her. As time went on, he dated a number of taller women, including Linda Thompson, who was certainly important to him, and Mindi Miller. Did anyone else mention this theme and has any of your earlier research on Elvis pointed to this issue? Vegas and Elvis; and her children, Carrie Key (Eddie), Gregory Pennington (Margaret), Teddy Jimison and David Kelly (Stephanie). In the 60s, it has to be Ann-Margret, who really was the love of his life. 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