Sidney Hayden

Naura Hayden, born Norah Helene Hayden, had a multifaceted career in entertainment and publishing. Beginning her career in modeling at age 19, she gained recognition for her appearance in a 1949 magazine feature. Her early career included promotional work for Mercury automobiles and an appearance in a Canadian musical production of Li'l Abner. She became known for her role in the 1959 science-fiction film "The Angry Red Planet" and for her commercials, notably for RCA Color TV. Hayden also acted in television series such as "77 Sunset Strip," "The Real McCoys," and "Bonanza," and even presented the "Miss Emmy" torch at the Emmy Awards in 1962.

Beyond her acting and modeling, Hayden authored several books, including "Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Energy, But Were Too Tired to Ask." Her most successful book, "How to Satisfy a Woman Every Time," achieved bestseller status, selling over half a million copies by 1992. Her diverse career extended into radio with "Naura's Good News" on WMCA, and she released record albums like "And then She Wrote" and "Equal Time." She also performed as a singer and managed restaurants in Manhattan. Hayden was married three times during her life.

Naura Hayden, originally Norah Helene Hayden, launched her career in the entertainment industry as a photo model at the age of 19, featured in a prominent magazine in 1949. Her visibility grew through various promotional activities, including a tour across 68 cities in 1955 to promote Mercury automobiles and encourage tourism in the Southeastern United States. By 1958, she was recognized by columnist Earl Wilson, who named her his "perfect Wilson girl." This period also saw her join a Canadian musical production of "Li'l Abner" and begin her television appearances. A memorable part of her early career was her role in a widely seen commercial for RCA Color TV in the early 1960s, solidifying her presence in popular media.

Hayden's acting career included roles in popular television shows of the era, such as "77 Sunset Strip," "The Real McCoys," and "Bonanza." She also participated in the 1962 Emmy Awards presentation, carrying the "Miss Emmy" torch for host Johnny Carson, and appeared in an episode of "Gunsmoke." Her filmography includes a significant role in the 1959 science-fiction film "The Angry Red Planet." In addition to her acting, Hayden became a published author. Among her works are "Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Energy, But Were Too Tired to Ask" and her highly successful book, "How to Satisfy a Woman Every Time," which sold over 500,000 copies by 1992.

Beyond her primary roles in acting and writing, Naura Hayden explored a variety of other creative and entrepreneurial endeavors. She hosted a radio show called "Naura's Good News" on WMCA, which aired in 1982. Her musical talents were showcased through the release of two record albums, "And then She Wrote" in 1976 and "Equal Time" in 1979. Hayden also performed as a singer at the notable venue known as the Round Table. Furthermore, she ventured into the restaurant business, managing establishments in Manhattan such as Opera Espresso at the Empire Hotel and Our Place. In 1975, she starred in the off-Broadway musical "Be Kind to People Week."