![]() (Judy Garland was originally cast in the film, but then proceeded to either quit the production or was fired for her part, Jacqueline Susann reportedly hated the movie, declaring it a “piece of s–t.”) At one point, the Guinness Book of World Records even declared it “the most popular novel in the world.” The 1967 film starring Barbara Parkins, Patty Duke, Sharon Tate and Susan Hayward also achieved a sort of hallowed “so bad it’s good” status, delighting viewers with its glitzy schlock status. Since then, it has sold more than 30 million copies and spent 28 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list, staying there for 65 weeks overall. ![]() ![]() The 1966 Jacqueline Susann novel “ Valley of the Dolls” was the top selling novel of that year, a dishy mix of drugs, sex and general escapades. ![]()
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