My Four Hollywood Husbands

I did not know what to expect. Of course I was familiar with the Grand Dame of the stage Helen Hayes and the adorable James MacArthur (who didn’t have a crush on Danno when they were 12 years old?). But I did not know Joyce Bulifant - and now I’m awfully glad I do.What a remarkable life! To be surrounded by some of the most famous celebrities and artists of the last century would be exciting enough, but to be able to hold your own and succeed despite those very same individuals takes one heck of a woman. And she accomplished this without the help of hashtags and social media.So many people out there long for the “good old days” when everyone seemed to have a drink in one hand and a clever retort in the other. Ms. Bulifant pulls back the curtain to remind us that there was much more sadness, heartbreak and pain behind there than we want to admit. It may have been glamorous and chic at the beginning of the night, but as the bottles got emptier, so did some people.Ms. Bulifant is a survivor but not bitter and broken like so many others. She has wonderful stories and heartfelt memories to remind us that there is a whole bunch of good still out there.For those of us who remember those golden days of Broadway and 60’s and 70’s TV, this book is a goldmine of anecdotes and adventures. You will love it.

I'm actually lucky enough to be a friend of Joyce Bulifant. She is a powerhouse of energy, insight, vision and compassion. And it comes across in her book, which I thoroughly enjoyed. For those who don't know her background, the book offers a glimpse into the world of Hollywood in the 60s, 70s and 80s from her perspective as she dealt the addictions of her "Hollywood husbands" and the resulting calamity that ensued. She found ways to cope, yet struggled to make sense of it, all the while pursuing her own acting career. And she discovered along the way her own handicap of dyslexia and how to deal with that. This is a great book for anyone who is interested in the dynamics of family relationships compounded by the challenges of being in the Hollywood scene. Bravo!

I remember Joyce well from t.v. I particularly remember her squeaky little voice like a cartoon character. I heard that voice while I read the book. How could one woman make so many marital mistakes? It blew my mind. And to top it off she marries one of the jerks again. I made my way through it because I was interested in the famous people in her life.

An interesting story of life in Hollywood, but at the end I did not have much sympathy for Joyce Bulifant. She chose to marry five times (husband number 4 wasn't "Hollywood"), but I got the impression she wanted the reader to feel sorry for her because four of her husbands were alcoholics, not good to her, etc.. I lost count of how many times she wrote "I was in tears" or "I was cried and cried." I finished the book, but it wasn't what I expected.

This autobiography is filled with humor and poignant sadness. I was thoroughly engrossed in her amazing life and so proud of how she confronted such difficult times with grace and a cheerful smile. Joyce is an amazing, beautiful, thoughtful and talented woman. I so enjoyed reading about her life. She is such a special woman!

A good read but I don't think we get a lot of information that would have made it really gripping-as is the case with almost all of these sort of stories. Insights into most of the husbands interesting but a lot left out

Joyce Bulifant has lived a remarkable life as an actress. I have seen her appear in "The Brady Bunch;" "Three's Company; "Just Shoot Me!," and old episodes of "The Match Game." Who could forget her scene in "Airplane?"Joyce was first married to James MacArthur,actor who originated the role of Dan Williams in the original series, "Hawaii Five-O." By marrying Jimmy, she became Helen Hayes' daughter-in-law. They would have a son and daughter before their divorce.Joyce would marry Ed Mallory, an actor and director. They had a son, John. The marriage ended in divorce too. She remarried Bill Asher, television director and they were together for about twenty years.

I loved this book so much! Joyce gives us a glimpse into all the facets of Hollywood life, as well as tells an amazing, human story, full of wit, joy, pain and love. You feel everything she feels.

What a sleazy little book this is. Joyce Bulifant manages to trash almost everyone in her life - her husbands, her mother-in-law (the great actress Helen Hayes) and any one else who didn't appreciate poor little Joyce. Her tales of bad behavior on the part of her many husbands, her mother-in-law and others allow her to play the eternal victim. How convenient that everyone that she lashes out at is dead and unable to refute her horrible stories. And what of the children of those marriages - is this the kind and loving act of a mother to spread such awful stories about their fathers? In between trash-talk about her various marriages, she does however manage to paint her own career with a golden brush - pretty good, considering she mainly did bit parts and I doubt that many will even remember her. But they remember her husbands, especially James MacArthur and Edward Mallory (Days of our Lives), and this is what will sell her book: their pictures on the cover. That is the only reason I bought this book - I adored Jimmy MacArthur and Ed Mallory. I feel the need to take a shower after reading this awful book.

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