Publicity photo of Abbe Lane for a then upcoming appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Image by The Arthur P. Jacobs Company--publicity agency. This was apparently on behalf of Kodak, who was a sponsor of the Sullivan program. Sullivan was seen in full page color ads in major US magazines during the 1950s and 1960s for the company's cameras., via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Abbe LaneAbbe Lane Abbe Lane American singer and actress (born 1932) Abbe Lane (born Abigail Francine Lassman; December 14, 1932) is an American singer and actress. Lane was known in the 1950s and 1960s for her revealing outfits and sultry style of performing. Her first marriage was as the fourth wife of Latin bandleader and musician Xavier Cugat, more than thirty years her senior. Quick facts Born, Other names ... Abbe Lane Lane in 1961 Born Abigail Francine Lassman[1] (1932-12-14) December 14, 1932 (age 92) New York City, New York, U.S. Other names Abbe Marshall Occupation(s) Singer, dancer, actress Spouses Xavier Cugat (m. 1952; div. 1964) Perry B. Leff (m. 1964–2020) (his death) Close Early years Born Abigail… (Source: Wikipedia)
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