Joanie Sommers

Joanie Sommers was an actress who had a successful Hollywood career. In 1960, she released her debut album, "Positively The Most." In 1964, she released an album with bossa nova maestro Laurindo Almeida, "Softly, The Brazilian Sound." In 1961, she made her screen debut in the comedy "Everything's Ducky," which starred Mickey Rooney and Buddy Hackett. Sommers began her career with a role in "The Lively Set" (1964). Sommers also appeared in "On the Flip Side" (ABC, 1966-67). Sommers's music was most recently featured in "Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter" (CBS, 1990-91).