JOEY HEATHERTON - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/29/1960 CO-SIGNED BY: DAVENIE W. ((MRS. RAY )) HEATHERTON - HFSID 262362

JOEY HEATHERTON and DAVENIE W. HEATHERTON
The actress, who had celebrated her 16th birthday just two weeks earlier, contracts to appear on three Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall programs in 1960.
Typed Contract signed: "Joey Heatherton" as Performer on first page and initialed "J.H." on sheet affixed to page 7 of attached Rider, 2p, 8½x11, front and verso, with seven page rider, 8½x11, separate sheets. New York City, 1960 September 29. Contract between Heatherton and Roncom Productions, Inc. for three appearances on Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall. Headed: "Standard AFTRA Engagement Contract for Single Television Broadcast/and For Multiple Television Broadcasts Within One Calendar Week". Heatherton agrees to appear on three programs of Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall to be aired on October 5, 1960, October 12, 1960 and October 19, 1960. She was to be paid $500 for each of her appearances as a "Guest Artist". Tape dates are also listed. Also signed: "Harvey B. Sindle" as Assistant Secretary for Roncom Productions, Inc. and initialed "HBS" on sheet attached to Rider. Lightly creased. Staples at upper left corners, staple holes at upper blank margins. Stapled at blank left margin where Rider is affixed. Page 7 of Rider is slightly soiled. Overall, fine condition. Accompanied by TLS: "Davenie W. Heatherton" as Parent of Joey Heatherton, 1p, 8½x11. No place, dated "As of September 29th, 1960". In letter form to Roncom Productions, Inc., New York, New York. Begins: "Gentlemen". In full: "I acknowledge that I have read and am familiar with the Agreements of even date, together with any and all supplementary documents related thereto, entered into by you and JOEY HEATHERTON. I represent that I am the parent of JOEY HEATHERTON who is a minor and that in order to induce you to enter into the aforementioned Agreement and in consideration of your doing so, I agree that I and said minor shall be bound by all terms and conditions of her Agreement to render the services required of her, furnish any rights which are to furnished by her and accept the restrictions imposed upon her in the aforementioned Agreement between you and JOEY HEATHERTON and to be bound by the provisions thereto and to cooperate fully with you in securing and maintaining in effect such life, disability, or other insurance on said minor as you may desire. I agree to indemnify you from and against all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including counsel fees arising out of any claim or action in connection with or related in any way to the Agreement, including any claim or action brought by said Minor. Very truly yours". Slightly creased. Staple holes at upper left corner, staple holes at upper blank margin. Fine condition. DAVENIE ROSS WATSON was married to song-and-dance man Ray Heatherton from 1941 until her death in 1987. The couple had two children, entertainer Joey Heatherton and Dick Heatherton, an actor and DJ who later became a broadcast consultant. Joey Heatherton had turned 16 on September 14, 1960, just 15 days before she signed this contract, necessitating that her mother sign the accompanying document as her guardian. Multi-talented singer, dancer and actress JOEY HEATHERTON (born Davenie Johanna Heatherton in 1944) is best remembered as a young sexpot known for her "Lolita" image. Joey, who received ballet training as a child, began her career in entertainment on the stage. She received her first national exposure as a regular on The Perry Como Show, where her role as a young co-ed who has a crush on the star propelled her into an acting career. She began guest starring on such TV series as Route 66, The Virginian, Mr. Novak and The Nurses as well as performing as herself on a long list of variety and talk shows, and Heatherton also appeared in several made-for-TV movies. Heatherton, who made her first feature film, Twilight of Honor (for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer - Female), in 1963, was later seen on the big screen in Where Love Has Gone (1964), My Blood Runs Cold (1965), Bluebeard (1972), The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington (1977), The Perils of P.K. (1986), Cry-Baby (1990) and Reflections of Evil (2002). She also found success with her recordings, and Heatherton displayed both her song and dance talents on several USO tours with Bob Hope. Two items.
 
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