Emily Peden

Emily "Emmy Jo" Peden of the New Zoo Revue show (1972-75) is still married to Douglas Momary one of the New Zoo Revue co-stars, and show creators. They got the go-ahead for the show just a few weeks before they were wed. Even though the New Zoo Revue ran for three years, it has aired for the past thirty plus years in reruns. Emily wanted to spend more time at home when her first child was born. While her kids were growing up, she went back to school and earned her master's degree as a marriage and family counselor, and has served as the education director at her church. Emmy is the first vice present of Laguna Productions, Las Vegas, Nevada... and Doug serves as president. She is also a very devoted mom and grandmother, a sixth-grade Sunday school teacher and a member of her church choir. She also enjoys working on her farm. Emily and Doug often get recognized from their days on television. They both have so many wonderful memories of those years, especially our visits to the White House. The NZR group is very close and still in touch .