Marjorie Goodson, This is my time
Releasing a book dedicated to herself and the art of dance, 54-year old Marjorie Goodson proves that age is just a number.
You are the daughter of a popular gameshow producer. How did growing up in a household where your father was famous shape your life"
As a young girl, it was fun to be the daughter of a famous gameshow producer. “Goodson? was a household name back then when my father’s shows inundated daytime television. There was a familiarity people showed when they found out that I was his daughter, as if they had rediscovered an old friend and wanted to share their stories of not only watching his shows, but for some having actually been on them. I remember my feelings of pride and love for my father as I realized the impact his work had on others. To me, he was bigger than life.  But while his fame certainly affected my life, it was his character as a father and a man that shaped it. He was a class act. Elegant. Funny. Loving. Wise. He was a fair and honest man with an unrelenting work ethic. He was smart, yet humble at every turn, crediting his success only to hard work and self-discipline. 

He would tell me stories about his childhood and the struggles of growing up poor. He wanted me to understand that nothing came for free and that there was “a price tag on everything” in life. He didn’t believe in short cuts and quick fixes. He was a marvelous listener and was always there with his ...