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WinstonFord 3 points ago +3 / -0

In 1968, Lucille Ball, who was a huge fan of the book, purchased the film rights to "Valley of the Dolls" and produced a movie adaptation through her production company, Desilu Productions. The film, released in 1967, starred Barbara Parkins, Patty Duke, and Sharon Tate.

wait what? how does she buy the rights in 1968 and make the movie in 1967?