His father was a dry goods merchant and his mother a saleslady at their store. The First Traveling Saleslady is a 1956 American film, starring Ginger Rogers and Carol Channing. Lubin had just signed a contract with the studio following "The First Travelling Saleslady". Her father works in industrial asset liquidation and her mother is a saleslady. Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady? Other film appearances include "The First Traveling Saleslady" (1956) and "Skidoo" (1968). Her other film appearances include "The First Traveling Saleslady" (1956) and "Skidoo" (1968). In town trying to sell player pianos, traveling saleslady Agatha Knabenshu doesn't have much luck. Over time, she rose in her occupation to the job of saleslady. "Kansas City Princess" (1934), "Traveling Saleslady" (1935) and "Miss Pacific Fleet" (1935).