''Jacqueline Susann's Open Door'' is an American discussion show hosted by Jacqueline Susann, later to become famous as the author of ''

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''. It aired nationally on the

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between May 7 and June 18, 1951. Each week Susann would interview celebrities. Sam Chase's review of the program in the June 2, 1951, issue of ''

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'' illustrated the significance of the program's title:

"Purpose of the show is to try to open the door to a job for people with capabilities who have had difficulties getting themselves located. ... Two of her usann'sguests, for instance, were a gal in a wheelchair who desired a steno post and a spry 84-year-old gal who'd been a receptionist. ... Third door-opening was sought for a lad who wanted a production job with a newspaper, ad agency or magazine because his gal was getting tired of waiting for him."

Chase also noted the roles of celebrities who were interviewed: "Regular feature on the show will be appearance of a guest celeb who will tell how tough it was to get doors open for himself once." Walter Winchell wrote in his syndicated newspaper column published May 30, 1951, "''Jacqueline Susann's Open Door'' (via WABD) is human-interest at its heart-tuggiest." No episodes are known to exist today.

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Bibliography

*David Weinstein, ''The Forgotten Network: DuMont and the Birth of American Television'' (Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2004) *Alex McNeil, ''Total Television'', Fourth edition (New York: Penguin Books, 1980) *Tim Brooks and Earle Marsh, ''The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network TV Shows'', Third edition (New York:

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, 1964)

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DuMont historical website
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