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"The Hostess with the Mostes '" was an American television play broadcast live on March 21, 1957, as part of the CBS television series, Playhouse 90. It was the 25th episode of the first season. Shirley Booth played the part of socialite Perle Mesta.
Perle Reid Mesta (born Pearl Skirvin; October 12, 1882 – March 16, 1975) was an American socialite, political hostess, and United States ambassador to Luxembourg (1949–53). Mesta was known for her lavish parties for Washington, D.C., society. Attendees included artists, entertainers and many national political figures.
She has made many personal appearances and became a comic-book character nicknamed "The Hostess with the Mostess". In October, 1974 she made a recording called "I Can’t Stop Myself From Loving You Babe" on PYE Records (7N 45403-A), produced by Martin Rushent , [ 3 ] however this failed to chart.
Mesta's affinity for hosting politicians and celebrities would inspire a musical starring Ethel Merman, "Call Me Madam," and a sobriquet that she was "The Hostess with the Mostes' on the Ball."
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Shirley Booth (born Marjory Ford; August 30, 1898 – October 16, 1992) was an American actress.One of 24 performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting, Booth was the recipient of an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards and three Tony Awards.
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Evelyn Rudie (born March 28, 1949) is an American playwright, director, songwriter, film and television actress, and teacher. Since 1973, she has been the co-artistic director of the Santa Monica Playhouse.