'Deep Inside Valley of the Dolls' Excerpt: How Jacqueline Susann's Novel Became Fox's "Next Big Picture"
Jacqueline Susann's novel Valley of the Dolls, published in 1966, is still one of the best-selling books of all time — more than 31 million copies to date. The novel, which centers on women finding success in New York City, grew more popular after the story was adapted for the big screen — but its journey to the screen was not all an easy path.