EFREM ZIMBALIST JR. - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: MALA POWERS, EDITH HAPPY - HFSID 26314

EFREM ZIMBALIST, JR., MALA POWERS and EDITH HAPPY
Autograph notes signed by Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actor Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. and by Mala Powers. With small b/w printed photographs of Zimbalist and Powers affixed. From the collection of radio interviewer George Sanders.
Autograph notes signed "Efrem Zimbalist Jr." in black ink and "Edith Happy" in purple ink and, on verso, "Mala Powers/(Blondie)" in blue ink. Purple and blue ink notations and marks on front and blue ink notations on verso, all from unknown hand. 7¾x10. With b/w 3½x1 printed photo and bio of Zimbalist and 3½x1¾ advertisement for Pomona' Fiesta Celebration affixed on front and b/w 2¼x2 photograph of Powers affixed on verso. Zimalist's note in full: "The best compliment I can make is that it's been great fun Best.". Happy's note in full: "Dear George Thank you for having me and helping us advertise the Pomona Rodeo.". Powers' note in full: "Dear George, This is one interview that I have really enjoyed! Always". The son of violinist Efrem Zimbalist and opera star Alma Gluck, EFREM ZIMBALIST, JR., born in 1918, made his film debut in 1949's House of a Stranger. Although he appeared in a number of films - including the 1991 action-flick satire Hot Shots!, which showcased his comedic flair - Zimbalist achieved stardom on the small screen. From 1958 to 1964, he starred as suave private detective Stuart Bailey on 77 Sunset Strip, which earned him one of his two Emmy Award nomination, and in 1965, hebegan his nine-season run as Inspector Lew Erskine on The FBI, which earned him one of his three Golden Globe nominations. He later appeared as con artist Daniel Chalmers on his daughter Stephanie's weekly series Remington Steele (1982-1987) and as the voice of faithful butler Alfred on numerous Batman animated series in the 1990s and 2000's, and has guest starred in a number of other series, including Babylon 5 (1997). Zimbalist also appeared six times on Broadway between 1945 and 1956 and produced four Broadway productions between 1947 and 1950. A radio and stage actress since early childhood, POWERS (1931-2007) was discovered by Ida Lupino, who starred Powers in her 1950 film Outrage. That same year, Powers was signed to star opposite Ferrer in Cyrano de Bergerac. She was praised for her beauty, sensitivity and naturalness in portraying Cyrano's great love, Roxanne. It remains her best-known film. After a life-threatening illness nipped her career in the bud, Powers spent the majority of her subsequent career appearing in low budget Westerns and adventure films, due to difficulty in obtaining production insurance, and on TV. Lightly toned, creased and bowed. Show-through touches Zimbalist and Power's signatures. Adhesive residue around photograph and advertisement on front. Neatly torn from binding at left edge. Otherwise in fine condition.