MP3:
Miss America, Vonda Van Dyke in Teenage Diary (34:22)
One of my very favorite things from Word Records. A recorded version of the 1960(?) film Teenage Diary starring Vonda and a very young Marcy Tigner (better known as the woman behind the voice of Little Marcy). I am guessing that this recording was released in 1965 to coincide with Vonda being crowned Miss America.
I one day hope to see the film. In the meantime, here is a great review, "...a color Christian propaganda short geared to scare teenagers out of their sinful ways, and featuring a complete cast and crew credits sequence! Penny is a beautiful teenage girl going to the senior dance with Brad, a good Christian boy. For some reason, the high school dance takes place at a garish tiki bar (?!) with Duane Eddy-style guitar music and an exotic floorshow. At home, Penny’s dad goes to the bar and leaves her mom pining by the fireplace. Penny and Brad cavort by the ocean until drunk Dad shows up to pummel Brad for being forward with his daughter. The two young lovers find sympathy with Brad’s parents, but Penny’s dysfunctional family forbids her from socializing with her true love, leading her to go to Mexico with a hothead in a convertible, get drunk, and get into a fight with the folks! All these issues contribute to Penny’s eventual suicide attempt before she is saved by her local pastor and the scripture. This is a very stylish little short subject, with accomplished cinematography, atmospheric gel lighting, and surprisingly good performances, especially from Vonda Van Dyke as Penny (a future Miss America 1965 who later released a Christian inspirational album in 1972 and now currently resides in Laguna Beach)".
Yes!!!
- Contributed by: Sid Safari
Media: LP
Album: Teenage Diary
Label: Word
Catalog: 3291
Date: 1965
This made me think about the Marcy Tigner album I've heard of where she is playing the trombone, instead of doing her "little Marcy" schtick. If anybody has mp3 files of that, I'd love to hear them.
Posted by: BenT | September 22, 2007 at 08:46 PM
Interesting factoid about Word records: One of the recording engineers there was a gentleman named Brian Ross-Myring. He is better known as the engineer of the Stooges' FUNHOUSE album and several early singles by Blue Oyster Cult.
Posted by: SillyWilly | September 23, 2007 at 12:35 AM
god i love wfmu. you guys are the best. *hugs*
Posted by: art | September 23, 2007 at 11:19 AM
This film was on in APril or May on Comcast On Demand channel. It was in the section called "something weird" i think they have a website called something weird.com or try youtube and see if it is on there.
Posted by: amanda | December 08, 2007 at 01:24 AM
Does anyone have a larger scan of the cover? (Front and/or back)
Posted by: Rob Lett | May 19, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Teenage Diary can be purchased as part of Something Weird Video's double-feature THE ALLEY TRAMP / OVER 18 & READY, released on DVD by Image Entertainment. T.D. is very entertaining and good for the soul!
Posted by: Howard | April 30, 2010 at 12:02 PM