Two Different Worlds

Babe Paley, photographed by Richard Avedon, 1960

Bess Myerson, ca. 1950's

Two differing ideals of 1950's elegance -- one, the uncrowned queen of the social set; the other, a tiare-ed ruler of the television set.

Thy Kingdom Come

Rule with firm, yet kind hands, darlings.

See you after the weekend!

Just One More

In our lineup of Panel Princesses yesterday, we inadvertently left out dear Bess Myerson, who not only brightened up I've Got a Secret, but also wore her Miss America crown with grace, charm, and beauty.