I'm sure you all are aware to some degree of the late Penny Singleton. Whether you know her for Jane Jetson, Blondie, or the many other roles she had across her decades-long career, she was absolutely one of the great and underappreciated talents of her era. However, few can say that they ever knew her personally. Steve Randisi is one of those individuals, and he's teamed up with Bearmanor Media to tell her story.
Published at the end of last year, Penny Singleton: A Biography showcases everything there was to the life of Penny Singleton. From her early days in vaudeville to her becoming the first woman president of the AFL-CIO, no stone is left unturned. Among the interviewees included in the book are Singleton herself, as well as many of her friends.
I know this seems a bit like a random post, but considering Singleton did have a major role in one of Hanna-Barbera's biggest shows (and I'm a fan of her work even outside of that), I felt like this deserved a shoutout here. My only mistake is I wish I had known of it earlier! I also have to give a big thanks to Kamden Spies for alerting me to this title.
If you're interested in purchasing Penny Singleton: A Biography, check it out on Bearmanor Media's official website, Amazon, and other similar websites. The book is available in both paperback and hardcover editions. I've already gotten a copy ordered, so get yours!
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