Friday, July 26, 2024

SO LONG, CARLA BALENDA (SALLY BLISS)

Whether by Carla Balenda or Sally Bliss, it all came out equal regarding your terrific talent. 

You made a particular mark on adventurous cinema, but you weren't shy about dipping into noir and wholesome, family fare, either.

Your resume declare it all: Rustlers of the Badlands, Swing in the Saddle, Outlaw Women, Phantom Stallion, Prince of Pirates, Sealed Cargo, Seconds, The Whip Hand, The Pace That Thrills, Eadie Was a Lady, Dancing in Manhattan, Meet Miss Bobby Socks and Hunt the Man Down

On television, you were even more industrious, with regular appearances on The Adventures of Fu Manchu, Lassie and The Mickey Rooney Show (Hey Mulligan), with guest shots on Wagon Train, The Rebel, The Gray Ghost, Perry Mason, 87th Precinct, The Real McCoys, The People's Choice, Date with the Angels and Men Into Space

You were beautiful and sprightly, Ms. Balenda, cheerful and earnest: an all-around, perfect performer whose blissful body of work will continued to be enjoyed and revisited by your perennial fans.

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