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In 1956, Newmar (who’d previously starred as one of the brides in the classic musical film ) became an overnight sensation in the Broadway production of as Stupefyin’ Jones (center, arms aloft), the most gorgeous woman in Dogpatch, Kentucky. Newmar became a sex symbol even though she didn’t have a single spoken line and was only onstage for 90 seconds. “That was taken while we were performing,” Newmar says of this photo. “That was delicious. I’m thinking luscious thoughts about the men in this world — that usually gives me a wonderful look on my face.”