Best known as Emily Gilmore, the mom from Dirty Dancing, or Sheila from A Chorus Line, Kelly (Carole) Bishop has been an icon in both Broadway and Hollywood for over sixty years.
Bishop tells stories of her early days as a ballet dancer, how she broke into Broadway then moved into acting, and the many ups and downs throughout her career (which includes a Tony award) and personal life. Her longtime friendship with Amy Sherman-Palladino (writer) led to additional roles on both Bunheads and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel. She shares a few behind-the-scenes anecdotes from her time on Gilmore Girls and stories about her friendships with Lauren Graham and Edward Herrmann. However, these come later in the book. Her memoir is so much more than her role as Emily Gilmore – sharing her theatrical life, lessons from both of her marriages, love of animals, and marching for women’s rights.
Kelly narrates the audio version and it feels like friends chatting about old memories.
Bishop, Kelly. The Third Gilmore Girl. Gallery Books. 2024.
New York Public Library Digital Collections: Photos from A Chorus Line [1975]
