GRETCHEN WYLER Gretchen Wyler types a letter to Phyllis Diller about receiving her notes about donating to Gretchen's cause. Typed Letter Signed: "G", 1 page, 5½x8½. Studio City, California, 1993 May 5. On pictorial stationery imprinted with her name to comedienne and actress Phyllis Diller. Begins: "Hi Phyllis". In full: "Received two notes from your office expressing regrets about donations and/or support signatures for animal-rights legislation. Please know that I don't expect donations from the 'stars' on my list...but somehow I felt they might appreciate being informed about our efforts to ease the suffering of animals. Meanwhile, of course, I shall have your name removed from our mailing list. It was fun seeing you at JoAnne Carson's home. Lookin' good!* Regards". Handwritten postscript: "* And, last night a 'Whoopi'!" Lightly creased with folds, lower horizontal fold at the upper loop of the "G". Fine condition. Accompanied by original mailing envelope, 6½x3¾. 29-cent White House with flag stamp affixed, postmarked Van Nuys, California, May 5, 1993. Addressed (unknown hand) to: "Ms. Phyllis Diller, 163 South Rockingham, Los Angeles CA 90049". Ink note (unknown hand) at left margin: "celeb/Do you detect a/jot of 'pique'". Lightly creased, slightly soiled. In 1991, Wyler founded The Ark Trust, Inc. (an Ark is pictured on this stationery), which presents the annual Genesis Awards for animal protection. In 2002, the organization merged with the Humane Socieity of the United States to become The Humane Society of the United States Hollywood Office. Actress GETCHEN WYLER (born Gretchen Winnecke in 1932) has appeared in a long list of made-for-television movies and TV series, from The NBC Comedy Hour (two episodes in 1956) to Judging Amy, Providence and Chicken Soup for the Soul (all 2000). Her film credits include Private Benjamin (1980) and The Marrying ... More information available. Please contact us if you have questions. HFSID 270574

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