Debbie Reynolds: “Come On In, The Party’s For You”

“Hi,” Debbie greeted as she opened the door for me. “Come on in.” I was so nervous I could hardly say hello. You see, my name is Susan Sturies and I was Debbie’s first official fan-club president. I’ve been president for ten years. And this year, when I wrote and said I was coming out to Hollywood (I live in Spirit Lake, Iowa), Debbie wrote back: “Let me give you a party!” She had a chocolate cake for me, with icing that read: “Welcome Susan from the L.A. Debbie Reynolds Fan Club.” Debbie looked great. When I told her so, she laughed. “It’s my favorite dress,” she said, “even though my mother made it over four years ago.” We all listened to some of her new records, I like “Summer Romance” the best, though “Tammy’s” still my favorite picture. Someone called and asked her to do a TV show. Debbie polled us on who we’d like to appear with her. Elvis won, of course, with Fabian next. Then we ate. The food was so great, I asked Debbie for her menu. (See right.)

MENU

SANDWICHETTES

(cream cheese with chives)

CRACKER DIP

(onion soup mix and sour cream)

EGGS CHARTREUSE

(stuffed with mashed yolks and avocado)

BEVERAGE

(ginger-ale with cherry and mint leaf)

 

It is a quote. PHOTOPLAY MAGAZINE APRIL 1960