Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls'

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Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls'

2006

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Overview

We look at why Valley of the Dolls is so beloved and appreciated, both for its "badness" and hidden merits. Valley Of The Dolls is considered either a national disaster or a national treasure.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Sharon Tate

Jennifer North (archive footage)

Patty Duke

Neely O'Hara/Self

Susan Hayward

Helen Lawson (archive footage)

Barbara Parkins

Anne Welles/Self

Lee Grant

Miriam (archive footage)

Martin Milner

Mel (archive footage)

Illeana Douglas

Self

Michael Musto

Self

Alonso Duralde

Self

Bruce Vilanch

Self

Creative team

Produced by: Rene Smallwood

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