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She made guest appearances on television shows in the early 1960s and filmed a sitcom pilot that was never released.

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In 1958, Temple returned to show business with a two-season television anthology series of fairy tale adaptations. Temple retired from film in 1950 at the age of 22. She appeared in 29 films from the ages of 3 to 10 but in only 14 films from the ages of 14 to 21.

Her box-office popularity waned as she reached adolescence. Temple capitalized on licensed merchandise that featured her wholesome image the merchandise included dolls, dishes, and clothing. Film hits such as Curly Top and Heidi followed year after year during the mid-to-late 1930s. She received a special Juvenile Academy Award in February 1935 for her outstanding contribution as a juvenile performer in motion pictures during 1934. Two years later, she achieved international fame in Bright Eyes, a feature film designed specifically for her talents. Temple began her film career at the age of three in 1931. Later, she was named United States ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia, and also served as Chief of Protocol of the United States. Shirley Temple Black (born Shirley Jane Temple April 23, 1928 – February 10, 2014) was an American actress, singer, dancer, and diplomat who was Hollywood's number one box-office draw as a child actress from 1934 to 1938.