■ 17 February 2012 | 1:06 PM
Jayne Mansfield at the Golden Garter 5/31/66
Back in May of 1966, the Pilot’s own Mal Vincent received an assignment we’re pretty sure he was excited to have. He was tasked with interviewing Jayne Mansfield who was staying at the Mariner’s Motel (52nd & Atlantic) in Virginia Beach. The photo assignment instructed the reporters to interview Mrs. Mansfield poolside (if weather permits…see scanned photo assignment).
Unfortunately, viewing these shots, it appears the weather was not cooperative.
The interview seemed to go off without a hitch, and Mal had a lively discussion with Jayne.
The interview got off to a great start as Jayne, speaking on a couch backstage at the Golden Garter Club, assured Mal that she is “…just like any other girl.”
Mal played it cool and dropped his pencil on the floor.
For the interview and photo shoot, Jayne wore a tight pink knit dress with white boots. Between deep breaths she talked about male reactions to her act. “They’re all so nice.” She cooed. “They make me feel so wanted.”
Jayne told Mal that she was just ½ a year in credits away from receiving her bachelor’s degree in dramatic arts. She stated that her grade average is a high B and all doubters could check the college records.
Mal reminds us that the public has always been more interested in her measurement averages, which she publicizes as 41-18-35.
Below we are featuring 6 shots never before published.
We have also included the full interview.
Enjoy!
All photos by William J. Abourjulie
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Larger version HERE
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Very poor research was done
Very poor research was done on this article. Jayne Mansfield came to Norfolk in 1961 when WVEC hosted a March of Dimes telethon in their studio on Brambleton Avenue. Those were the days when they encouraged the public to come down to the studio with containers of coins to drop in the donation tubs. Jayne Mansfield was one of the celebrities they had that year. I know because I got to shake her hand. I was awe struck by her fur coat and her big hair.
Why poor research?
This article is from a 1966 visit, as the date clearly shows on the newsclip with the story. This is not from a 1961 visit.
That is a wonderful story
That is a wonderful story you shared about Mrs. Mansfield, her visit in 1961, and your chance to meet her. Perhaps in the future we will post the story concerning that particular visit. This particular post features Mrs. Mansfield's visit in 1966. The complete article has been scanned in at the top of the post and a link is provided to view an enlarged version. Thank you for reading!
1966 is correct
The date is correct. The date on the article clipping is 1966. David M. Putney, PilotOnline.com producer.
Wow
Cute pair of puppies she had back then......
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And the chihuahuas are cute, too! : D
Like MM, she wanted to be a serious actress but went the bombshell route instead. And why not? It was certainly more lucrative at the time.
How sad that she died so young. No doubt she would be proud of her daughter Mariska's beauty and success.
Nice slice of local history, Pilot...