Barbra Eden's Seven Year Contract With 20th Century Fox; Why Relieved Of It?

    Barbra Eden's Seven Year Contract With 20th Century Fox;

                                    Why Relieved Of It?

        When 20th Century Fox signed a seven your contract 

     with Barbra Eden with her first movie in 1957; she also
     was hired out,in television parts. This was for any show,
     before 1962. I Love Lucy Show, Andy Griffith Show, Perry
     Mason, Bachelor Father, anything before 1962 was hired
     out for Barbra Eden.     
          Even though she did these shows; what Lucille Ball
     did for Barbra Eden to stand out as Diana, in Country-
     Club Dance, on I Love Lucy Show; by gluing, pretty
     rhinestones on her gown painstakingly, so she would be
     stunning, would show Lucille Ball; believed in Barbra. 
     After all, if Lucille Ball loved you, you were given; a big
     seal approval; for the general public; to notice you. Not as
     a bit part actor, but a real movie star; since Barbra Eden 
     was one; since 1957. This approval by Lucille Ball, would
     put in the minds and hearts, that she was a woman; to 
     entertain you; and also to be remembered . So, when she  

     was; in the Andy Griffith Show, as The Manicurist; we men; 

     all wanted to have; her do are nails. She was very beautiful;

     and drop dead gorgeous blond; in a poor town. Which was

     like real life; since most of the people; watching on television

     were not rich. Just simple people; watching on a black and 

     white television.

          Barbara Eden was from a poor family, but turned, a bad
     situation; into pearls. So Barbra Eden; understands you  
     being poor, and being ridiculed.
          When we see; Barbra Eden with Elvis Presley; in the
     hit movie Flaming Star; we are routing Barbra Eden on;

     for playing with this very great vehicle; and roll, made for

     her, with Elvis Presley.
          When 20th Century Fox budget; spiraled out of real
     control; not only did Barbra lose her home; she lived for
     seven years, but she was relieved; of her contracts; as so
     as many others too. 

           20th Century Fox; had to sell off acres; off prime real

     estate; to finance Cleopatra movie; played by leading lady;

     Elizabeth Taylor.

          Now Barbra Eden; would have to freelance herself; to

     get jobs in acting.
          As for Barbra; she had to take; what parts, she could
     get.

       She made the fun movie; with Tab Hunter in this
     surf movie; Ride The Wild Surf (1964). She played a very
     pretty; spunky girl, who could flip you; with dark brown
     hair and rich red lips. Also Shelly Fabares; was in it; as
     a blond. You love this movie on DVD.

Barbra Eden's Origin Leading To Acting

        Barbra Eden's Origin Leading To Acting

        Barbra Eden was born; Barbra Jean Hoffman;

     on August 23, 1934; in Tucson, Arizona; during 
     The Great Depression.

         Her parents, moved to San Francisco; where she

    grew up.  

         Her parents, were Harrison and Alice Hoffman.
     Her father was a linemen; for the telephone 
     company.

         He didn't make much money; because of the

     Depression.

         Her mother was a strict disciplinarian. 

         Barbra have fun; with her mother; at Golden Gate

     Park; and dad, going fishing with him. 
          Her mother and Barbra; did dishes together;
     singing harmony together. They also had fun;
     with classical records.

         When Barbra Jean Hoffman was seven years
     old; she had a wandering eye; and had to wear a
     heavy leather eye patch; and glasses. Because of
     this; Barbra was made fun of; at school viciously.
         To help, her mother said; focus on your singing.
    This helped, forget about wearing; her glasses with
    the eye patch.
         Barbra had a pure voice. So her mother; suggested
    to have singing lessons. 

         Her mother wanted her; to enroll in the class; in

    San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
         However, they had a second daughter; to support.
    But a family friend; gave them the $100 enrollment
    fee; so Barbra could enroll. 

         She practiced hard; on her singing. Guess what? 

    Her mother was there; to give her more tips.
   After singing the songs; to be sung, her mother said
    to her: " you are singing every note; where it ought to

   be; but they don't mean a thing. I think it is time; you

   take up acting." 
        So Barbra took up acting.