Jayne Meadows

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 I’ve 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.