
Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls'
Documentary
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.
Top Cast


Sharon Tate
Sharon Tate
Jennifer North (archive footage)
Sharon Tate
Jennifer North (archive footage)


Patty Duke
Patty Duke
Neely O'Hara/Self
Patty Duke
Neely O'Hara/Self


Susan Hayward
Susan Hayward
Helen Lawson (archive footage)
Susan Hayward
Helen Lawson (archive footage)


Barbara Parkins
Barbara Parkins
Anne Welles/Self
Barbara Parkins
Anne Welles/Self


Lee Grant
Lee Grant
Miriam (archive footage)
Lee Grant
Miriam (archive footage)


Martin Milner
Martin Milner
Mel (archive footage)
Martin Milner
Mel (archive footage)


Illeana Douglas
Illeana Douglas
Self
Illeana Douglas
Self


Michael Musto
Michael Musto
Self
Michael Musto
Self


Alonso Duralde
Alonso Duralde
Self
Alonso Duralde
Self


Bruce Vilanch
Bruce Vilanch
Self
Bruce Vilanch
Self
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