TANNY MCDONALD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/1985 - HFSID 306733

TANNY MCDONALD
Writing to update Editor John Willis, he mentions an upcoming appearance on General Hospital.
Autograph Letter signed: "Tanny McDonald", 1 page 5½x8½. December 1985. On personal letterheadto "Dear Mr. Willis", in full: "In response to your recent request. I would love it if you could drop my birth date from any future bio's. It's time. And I have discovered that too many people look me up in your publication. Thanks,". Actress Tanny McDonald (1939-2004) appeared on screen and on stage, making her debut in Fiddler on the Roof (1964-1972) on Broadway. She also played in The Lincoln Mask (1972), Patio/Porch (1978), and MacBeth (1988). On screen she appeared mainly in TV sitcoms and dramas, most notably in Kennedy (1983) when she portrayed Lady Bird Johnson. Theatre World, founded in 1945 by Daniel Blum, is America's oldest annual record of Broadway, Off-Broadway and regional theatre, referenced by industry professionals, historians, students and theatre fans worldwide. Until 1998, when a separate nonprofit corporation was established, Theatre World's editorial staff bestowed the prestigious Theatre World Awards for outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway debuts. Screen World (from 1950) and Dance World (from 1966), administered from the same office, furnished comprehensive information on those entertainment genres. John A. Willis (1916-2010), active in Theatre World from the beginning, became its chief editor in 1965, holding that position until 2008. Willis is regarded as one of the foremost theatre and film historians of the 20th century. While producing (and presenting) the annual Theatre World Awards, Willis also served on the nominating committee for the Tony Awards. Theatre World, which received its own Tony for Excellence in Theatre in 2001, continues under chief editor Ben Hodges. Fine condition.