Jayne Meadows - Archive Interview Part 1 of 7

Jayne Meadows was interviewed for three hours in Encino, CA. Ms. Meadows talked about her early years growing up in China where she was born and where her parents were missionaries. She spoke about her move to the United States and breaking into show business in New York City. She spoke about her work in television on various live dramatic anthologies. She elaborated on her appearances as a celebrity panelist on several game shows, particularly Ive Got A Secret , for which she was a regular from 1952-59. She spoke about her professional work with husband Steve Allen, including the acclaimed PBS series Meeting of Minds and other television appearances they made as a couple. Additionally she spoke about the life and career of her sister Audrey Meadows. The interview was conducted by Jim Colucci on May 20, 2005.

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[rickbangkok]

She is lovely as always! I miss Steve Allen.  They were all about good clean fun in entertainment!

[Taharah007]

She is indeed a true AMERICAN daughter....my father had the pleasure of living next door to her sister Audrey in Washington D.C. in the same apartment building in the 60's. He said she was a wonderfully nice lady. What talented sisters!!! I love Jayne in "GIANT" and Audrey in "The Honeymooners". Great ladies!!!

[badboi17325]

What a fantastic lady she is and she has always been an awesome talent

[alstrand]

It's interesting to me. I've noticed a few elderly actors from the theater on Broadway sound very much the same. Jayne Meadows, Katherine Hepburn, and another I can't quite recall. Fascinating

[rubberdc]

This is a FANTASTIC interview.What memories this lady has.I love the little tale of the doorbell.I suppose if one has never seen or heard one then it IS magical.Yes..I really enjoyed this.Thanks.