Madalyn Aslan to do and the scene was re-written. She taught at New York University for three years, teaching Palmistry 101 in her English classes upon approval from her department. Channel 9 did a news story on this, as it was considered controversial at the time. Helen Gurley Brown was an early supporter of her astrology work. A decade after Madalyn declined her offer to be "Cosmopolitan" astrologer, choosing "Redbook" instead, Helen Gurley Brown wrote to her publisher: “Madalyn is astonishing! A treasure. I’m all for self-improvement, and helping others get on with it — BEAUTIFUL!!” She had an adopted sister, Cathy
Helen McCully then spent ten years as food editor for "House Beautiful". By 1960, McCully had become an icon in the food industry, bringing noted chefs together, serving as a mentor, a contact with peers, and hosting regular culinary salons in her Upper East Side apartment. Though she had a somewhat abrasive manner, McCully was very influential counting among her friends both American and foreign chefs. Helen Evans Brown and James Beard were close friends and colleagues. While running the kitchens for "McCall's" magazine, she allowed Beard to use the kitchens for his cooking school and helped many chefs gain notice. When