Vintage Stardust on Instagram: "Remembering actress Carolyn Jones (1930-1983), who passed away 41 years ago today. She is shown here with Gene Barry (1919-2009) in the 1964 “Burke’s Law” episode, “Who Killed Madison Cooper?” ✨. While growing up in Amarillo, TX, Jones suffered from severe asthma, necessitating much of her time be spent resting. During those periods, she enjoyed reading movie magazines and began to envision a future for herself as a glamorous movie star. At 17, she headed for Cali