Patty Duke: A Memoir of Triumph and Advocacy – Part 2

By Cynthia Bemis Abrams | 05/03/2018

This episode continues the insightful interview with Bill Jankowski, co-author of Patty Duke’s memoir In the Presence of Greatness. Jankowski and Advanced TV Herstory host Cynthia Bemis Abrams look back at Duke’s experiences with Hollywood legends, her remarkable career spanning film, stage, and television, and her courageous advocacy for mental health awareness.

Patty Duke’s life was noted for her Oscar and Emmy-winning performances, her role in The Miracle Worker, and her openness about living with bipolar disorder. Bill also shares behind-the-scenes details of the memoir’s creation, Duke’s reflections on forgiveness, and how her legacy inspires future generations.

Advanced TV Herstory episodes:

1st part of 2-part interview: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7974557b-a744-4c34-9a3a-cc56c79e3f8d.mp3

Patty Duke’s Place in TV Herstory https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fb7a94c6-0304-45fa-983b-29fe170aed96.mp3

Patty Duke’s Books:

Memoir In the Presence of Greatness https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-the-presence-of-greatness-patty-duke/1127742413?ean=9781629332352

Call Me Anna (1987) https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/call-me-anna-patty-duke/1100620726

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