Beverly Garland - by Deborah del Vecchio (Paperback)

About the Book

Named "Television's First Lady" by Walter Ames of the Los Angeles Times, actress Beverly Garland (1926-2008) is also regarded as a Western and science-fiction film icon. Beverly was TV's first "police woman" in the landmark series Decoy, and was seen in starring or recurring roles in such popular shows as My Three Sons and Scarecrow and Mrs. King. In addition to more than 700 television appearances, she made more than 55 feature and made-for-television films including the cult classics Not of This Earth, It Conquered the World and The Alligator People.
Working with such stars as Sinatra, Bogart, and Bing Crosby, Beverly Garland had fascinating stories to tell about all of them and many more. This comprehensive biography of Beverly's life and career includes a foreword and afterword by her colleagues Joseph Campanella and Peggy Webber.

Book Synopsis

Named "Television's First Lady" by Walter Ames of the Los Angeles Times, actress Beverly Garland (1926-2008) is also regarded as a Western and science-fiction film icon. Beverly was TV's first "police woman" in the landmark series Decoy, and was seen in starring or recurring roles in such popular shows as My Three Sons and Scarecrow and Mrs. King. In addition to more than 700 television appearances, she made more than 55 feature and made-for-television films including the cult classics Not of This Earth, It Conquered the World and The Alligator People.

Working with such stars as Sinatra, Bogart, and Bing Crosby, Beverly Garland had fascinating stories to tell about all of them and many more. This comprehensive biography of Beverly's life and career includes a foreword and afterword by her colleagues Joseph Campanella and Peggy Webber.

Review Quotes

"Must-read"-Midwest Book Review; "lively with feisty quotes"-Bookgasm; "an excellent job...a very thorough, interesting, informative, and entertaining look at a long, successful career and a happy productive life that is filled with exciting situations and interesting individuals...indispensable...most highly recommended"-Examiner.com; "wonderful book, very well written, and full of juicy stories. What more could a film fan want!"-Little Shoppe of Horrors; "traces [Garland's] life and long career as television's first lady"-Reference & Research Book News.

About the Author

Deborah Del Vecchio is a freelance writer living in Delaware.