Sidney Sheldon
Writer/ Show Creator
About This Interview
Sidney Sheldon (1917-2007) was interviewed for two-and-a-half hours in Beverly Hills, CA. Sheldon recalled his early years in Hollywood as a screenwriter for feature films, and the success he achieved in that field, culminating in his win of the Academy Award for "The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer." Mr. Sheldon next discussed his creation of The Patty Duke Show, and his fond memories of working with the show's young star. He recalled how, during his run as writer/producer of Patty Duke, he was approached by Screen Gems to produce another comedy for them, which eventually became I Dream of Jeannie. He talked about how he created the concept for the show, and fondly remembered each of the stars, including Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman. He discussed the effort to hide Eden's pregnancy in the first season, and how the crew put together the many special effects shots. He also shared his memories of the "navel controversy" that brewed during the time over not revealing Eden's belly button, and the attempt by the stars of Laugh-In to circumvent that rule. Later, he recalled creating Nancy, the short-lived 1970 sitcom, and Hart to Hart (pilot only), which he produced for Aaron Spelling. Mr. Sheldon next discussed his about-face from television writer to novelist, and shared his delight at the success that he has achieved with the sixteen best-selling books he has written, many of which have been turned into successful television movies. The interview was conducted by Henry Colman on March 30, 2000.
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The books are really page-turners with cliffhangers that keep you yearning for more. I used to read till cock crow.
wonderful books with clever twists and tantalising suspense and devises. I've read all of them and several of them twice.
@tsintsin4287 i loved his work too!i actually once saved$ to buy "the windmill of the gods" on hardcover since i could not wait 4 the paperback to come out!i pretended to be sick on school hours just to go to the nurse´s room to lay down and read my copy of"bloodline" in peace!!i could not wait to get home to read it!as for i dream of jeanny..what girl did not drem of being her!?
i saw the movie bloodline and frankly it did not do the book justice...it is almost always like that...
my favourite is THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT.......what a book it was........spinning chilling..till the end.. :)
Wow. he's a God! i almost read all his books :) And i want to get a link to his movies. could yuo guys help me?
Sheldon is sub-literature. He's books are very badly written and too often commercial. Everybody that is giving him compliments should try some Bukowski or perhaps Roberto Bolaño, or even better, Dostoievksi
i own the series if tommorow comes on vhs and it is awsome.i recommend everybody watch it atleast once you will be hooked.
nothing lasts forever and if tomorrow comes are the best! i love sidney sheldon so much!
I love Sidney Sheldon!! SOOOO MUCH! I love his books.. I love him!
Simplismente o melhor de todos
What a beautiful soul! Humbleness personified.
Thnaks for uploading this interview about this marvelous writer. Thank you SO much.
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