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Episode: Dodie Stevens
Description: Dodie Stevens was a singing prodigy at the age of four. By the time she was seven she began making local television appearances, and in 1959, at age thirteen, she had the #1 hit, gold record âPink Shoe Lacesâ. She followed with âYes, I'm Lonesome Tonightâ, âNoâ and âMerry, Merry Christmas Babyâ, which all hit the Billboard charts in the early '60s.While still in high school, Dodieâs career skyrocketed. She appeared on Dick Clarkâs American Bandstand and starred with Fabian in her first film, âHound Dog Manâ, followed by âConvicts Fourâ, starring Ben Gazzara.  She also co-starred with Frankie Av...