She entered the entertainment world at a fascinating moment in American history, when television was transforming from a novelty into a national obsession. Born in Houston, Texas, she grew up with ambitions that reached well beyond the glamorous image she would later project. Music was among her early interests, and she reportedly played bassoon with a Texas youth symphony. Her education also reflected a serious … Continue reading The Texas Beauty Who Became a Television Pioneer

June Wilkinson was born on March 27, 1940, in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, into a modest British household. Her father earned a living as a window cleaner, while her mother supplemented the family’s income through sewing. From an early age, June showed a strong interest in performing arts. She began taking dancing lessons at the Sussex School of Dancing, and by the time she turned … Continue reading The Girl Who Proved That Beauty Could Be Power