‘Have you ever seen one of those dramatic moments in a film when two people meet, and all the noise in the room disappears?’
CAROLYN. Yes, it was at Hugh Hefner‘s party, and I was there to meet Hugh and his then-girlfriend Barbie Benton. I don’t think I ever believed in love at first sight until that evening. Even then, it took some time before I realized the thunderbolt was love. LOL During my conversation with Lloyd, I asked him what he did for a living, and he told me he was a bra salesman. Considering where we were, I thought business must be good. Besides, Lloyd was too convincing for me to laugh out loud, so I just stared quietly. LOL
CAROLYN. Lloyd Haynes, the lead actor of the 1970s TV show Room 222. The show had premiered a month earlier, and I missed it and didn’t know who Lloyd was. Despite that evening we weren’t together right away. It was quite a long journey.
CAROLYN. I started as a child with dancing, ballet, piano, voice, and modeling lessons. Then appeared in a few children’s shows, sang with on-camera personalities. I still have newspaper clippings that my mother saved. I grew into television, films, sang in a few clubs, and Lloyd and I almost toured together as singers, but my family came first.
CAROLYN. Yes, after Lloyd died, I wasn’t ready to go back to acting, and working with Sol Saks became available.
CAROLYN. Yes! I’ve been in the process of writing a book on Bewitched for the last two years now. I’m editing at the moment and hope to find a publisher with more clout to launch the book.
CAROLYN. Over the years, people asked questions regarding Lloyd and growing up in the Hollywood area. Then, one day a dear friend suggested I write a book. I was reluctant, but she convinced me.
I prayed a lot and began the four-year adventure that I surprisingly enjoyed. With the success of my first book, I then had the honor to write a book for Sol Saks. Though he did ask me a couple of times while we worked together, I couldn’t imagine writing in those days.
CAROLYN Thank you, dudes. I hope it’s a book that people enjoy reading. The best advice I received on writing I learned from Sol Saks. During the years we worked together, I took pages of notes on the advice he gave university students, his regime, and experiences writing for newspapers, scripts for radio, television, and books. His words explain it so much better than I can, and I believe I’ve captured the advice in this new book.
ABOUT CAROLYN
A native of Los Angeles, California U.S.A. and born into a large fun-loving Italian family, I had the good fortune to grow up in Montrose, California and New York. I have been blessed with four wonderfully talented children, worked as an actor, assisted Mr. Sol Saks of “Bewitched” with his writing projects, continued my formal education, and traveled. Now, “Help for Angela,” my first true short story has just been published and Imy special biography, “The Lloyd Haynes Story.” Samuel Lloyd Haynes, notably known for his staring depiction of Pete Dixon on “Room 222,” is a look at an extraordinary international, multicultural, and sometimes controversial soul that I think you will enjoy.
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Well done, dudes and Shay! The dudes in love is a funny thought. Carolyn’s interview is great and so curious to learn more. What a fantastic life she’s lived. How intriguing.
She really has lived a most fantastic life. I can”’ wait for her Bewitched book to come out now! The series was a classic. Thank you for coming by Ka x
Well now, Bobby Bub and I know all about love at first sight! *sigh* We will always have Paris. ❤️ Great post about an interesting life. I wish you super success with your book, Carolyn. xx
Katy mah darlin…we do have Paris An ah promise yah Ah wis only joking ‘ bout bein’ a playboy hamstah.
Love Lavelle aka YOU Bobby Bub.
You sweet-talking smoothie, you! 😎 *swoons* xxxx
You should know Ah only got eyes for you mah Katie,
Love.
Bobby Bub.
Lovely to see you Kate. Carolyn is really interesting and I am looking forward to her new book.
Loving them there dudes who kept only just on the right side of respectful to Carolyn! xx
I had them by the…… whiskers.
Shehanne, the hamster “dudes” are absolutely hilarious today — from the very start of this blog post. And the words from Carolyn Haynes — about her book and more — are fascinating. As a kid, I watched “Room 222” every week!
A wonderful narrative, greetings Carolyn ( such a lovely and gifted lady). Most interesting and well done dear Shey and Hammies ( they always make me smile!). Wishing you much success Carolyn! Thank you Shey xxxxx
Carolyn is a lovely lady, gifted and so interesting. It was great to have her here. And great to see you xxxx
I enjoyed reading about Carolyn and of course love those hamsters. xxxxxxxxxx
Carolyn has so many intriguing things there. Truly xx
She does, a lovely lady too. xx
Dave There you go. I was reading up on Room 222 for this. and I see why it was wee known. We were big on Bewitched. We all wanted to wriggle our noses like Samantha. Carolyn’s book is fascinating.
I loved “Bewitched,” too, Shehanne! There are advantages to being a witch or warlock. 🙂
Oh yeah. We used to have Samantha nose wriggling comps as kids!!!
🙂
Sounds like a LOT of fun!
We used play at Betweitched too and fight over who would be Samantha.
Definitely the best “Bewitched” character to be!
Oh yes… but then when Tabitha came along, some wanted to be her. AND that was fine by me….
🙂 🙂
Sounds like you’ve had a fab life experience, Carolyn!
I wonder about the feelings you get when you write about it?
I worked in film and television for 25 years and have thought about writing anecdotes therein.
Well, if you are being touted here on Shey’s blog, your book must be fab.
Don’t listen to the Hamster Dudes!
They just want all of the attention, vodka and dance floor!
Cheers!
They do indeed Resa. Carolyn’s book about Lloyd is fascinating. She has areal gift for narrative. you SHOULD write about anecdotes. i bet you’ve tons and tons. Iahave always been fascinated by the world of film and stage and when I read about them I want the anecdotes. Great to see you.
xoxoxoxo
Sent you the drawing of the pale green “Funny Gown” … the pastry gown. lol
I emailed you re how epci and wonderful for many reasons this is xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I love the hamsters’ comments and questions. I have to admit that I was a little lost. I’m not familiar with the TV show Room 222. I was 14 in 1972 and I was too busy riding dirt bikes up to Placitas to hang with the folks in hippy communes and nudists colonies that were all the rage back then. The time that my friends and I probably should have spent watching TV went to sneaking their moms’ Xavier the Happy Hooker books and reading them out loud to each other. We got a lot of laughs, and a good start on sex education in those days.
Lol…why am I not shocked by any of this Timothy!! OR the great time you must have had. Truly fabulous. With us here Bewitched was a huge thing.
Oh, Shey…The dudes excelled themselves today an interesting lady and so talented but the “dudes ” get my vote they were hilarious…x
Lol, I worried they did nowt but moan as ever. My study is boiling right now. It is up in our attic and I was beginning to melt writing this post. My brain was fired and i thought..Man this is rubbish with the dudes today so thank you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Absolutely my pleasure… Xx
xxxxxxxxxxxxx Carol
I have to admit that I have not heard of Room 222. An entertaining post and it was great to learn about both Lloyd Haynes and Sol Saks.
Robbie, I think Room 222 was big in the States. Bewitched was big here. We’d all heard of Sol Sacks because of it. So I guess it would depend on what various countries broadcast. So it’s good to get more word out about that time too. Lovely to see you x
What a truly touching story. Made me shiver…in a good way. All the very best, Carolyn. Regards to one and all, The Old Fool
It is a lovely story, Mike. And yes shivers in a good way. Great to see you, you anything but old or fool x
What a fascinating life Carolyn has led. Must read this!
Hasn’t she just!!! I am dying to read the Bewitched book now.
Thank you so much, Shehanne, for your funny and very interesting post concerning Carolyn Haynes and her surrounding!
Aw Martina, thank YOU. We just fixed it up the other day by chance actually and went for it. I have always found Carolyn very interesting in terms of all she’s done, as well as a lovely person, and I’m thrilled she came along. x
To be honest, I have to admit that I hadn’t heard of Carolyn Haynes before! So, that’s way I thanked you also:)
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx She’s pretty epic x
I love the hamsters’ comments and questions even though I must confess I don’t know the TV show Room 222. I
Luisa, I replied earlier but it got chewed. SO sorry re that. I never knew that show either here but I did look it up and it was trail blazing in the States. What we knew was Bewitched and truly the playground rows over who was going to be Samantha today wer eepic xxxxxx
I also know Bewitched and I must tell you that, if in Italy they offer the rerun of some episode, I always watch it with great pleasure
Have a nice day, Dear Shehanne 🌺
It was quite a classic. You have a lovely day too, my friend xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (I have been to italy a few times . Lovely country.)
How cool! I remember watching Room 222 as a kid. I loved that show. I’m sure it will be a great read!
We were deeply into Bewitched to the point of falling outwith friends re whose nose could do the wiggle better that my then bestie and I from these days never met again until a few years back…just the way the cards fell… xxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Bewitched was one of my all-time favorite shows as a kid. I wanted to be Elizabeth Montgomery in the worst way!
Hell, we had nose wriggling comps and all. When Tabitha came along , it sort of took the heat out of who as gonna be Samantha
Wow, So cute(*ˊᵕˋ*)੭ ੈ❤︎
From a Japanese blogger.
Then, welcome here to Scotland, fellow traveller in this planet we share. Thank you for reading and commenting xxxxxxxx
Hello Dear Shey, Dudes, and all in this fun conversation. I am such a big fan of the Dudes & so honored to be interviewed by them. Shey writes words that have always touched my heart, made me think, or laugh out loud, and now all your lovely comments, I’m overwhelmed.
Many thanks to everyone for your generous well-wishes; they are much appreciated.
I hope to be doing a book tour with my Bewitched book, and wouldn’t it be fun if we could all meet. Maybe have a cup of tea together. Shey, do the Dudes like tea? LOL xoxoxoxox
Aww Carolyn, we shan’t tell the dudes any of this or they will be wanting the entire tea for them. They are confirmed vodka drinkers as you can see. When your new book is out please do come back. They are big fans of yours and the honoured ones . Truly xxxxxxx
LOL…it would be an honor, dear Shey and I’ll bring a bottle of vodka. We could always spike the tea…xxxxxxxx
We could, couldn’t we? . Then we could dance. xx
Thank you again dear Shey and adorable Dude’s. I love being part of your world. Xoxoxo 😃💕
It’s a pleasure through and through to have you here. xxxxxxxx
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We have never heard of Room 222, neither of Carolyn and Lloyd. But we suppose we haven’t missed something important ………….
Wishing you a wonderful weekend
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Now Fab Four of Cley, them dudes are being out-duded here! Wishing you a wonderful weekend too.x
Thank you
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Ha ha ha. them dudes are gonna so start sobbing in a mo, going, ‘But we want to be the Fab Four of Cley.’
Wonderful interview, Shey and Carolyne, your book sounds intriguing and I hope it gets lots of success. As for the hammies…They are as adorable as ever!
Aw Carol… we won’t tell them. I can’t wait for Carolyn’s book on Bewitched to come out. She is a wonderful writer. Lovely to see you.
That’s such a wonderful interview. The dudes are definite players .♥️
Thank you Gary. Carolyn is so interesting. It was great to have her come by. AND you too.
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Thank you for the very interesting interview, Shehanne! Wonderful to see again the dudes. Sorry, i had a longer delay. Best wishes, Michael
Michael, so glad you’re back here, Missed you AND thank you for all your support. Carolyn is a great girl xxx
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As you know I haven’t been on a lot but I should at least visit your blog to put a smile on my face these days!! Carolyn sounds marvelous too. Hope you are enjoying your summer.
Oh it’s hard hard to keep that smile these days. So, thrilled you are here. And that you got that smile. Carolyn is lovely. It was a pleasure to have her here. I have been enjoying the summer. Despite all that goes on right now I am determined.
hugs and blessings Shey!
Bigger ones to you lovely Dune Mouse. Keep the faith and hold the line xxxxxxx
What a lovely meeting here, Shey! Thanks for sharing–I’m as intrigued by this author as Silv is for world domination, lol. Hope you and Mr. and grands and family are all well! xxxxxxxx
Carolyn is amazing. So inspirational and what a life she’s led too. I’m dying for her book on Bewitched now. Great to see you Lady J xxxxxx
Love to stop by when I can! xxxxxx
me too and that’s just tow rite apost!! But seriously I know the feeling x
A wonderful interview between Carolyn and the dudes (who should be in acting because they’re so dramatic. Lol). What a fascinating story, Carolyn has to tell. Thanks for the introduction, Shey. 🙂
She was a fabulous guest to have. Such an interesting life, and Bewitched was a big cult thing here when I was growing up. We used to play it and fight over who was getting to be Samantha. I am still friends with one of these girls from then. So it was doubly great to hear a bout her book she’s working on. Thank YOU again for coming by Dianne. Looking forward to reading your blog. xxx
I loved that show as a kid too, Shey. 😀
From the graphics and the music, to the show itself, it was epic actually. Very clever. We would hold nose wiggling comps and all!
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xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Carolyn. Just seen this.