"Mae West: When I'm Bad, I'm Better!"

About this episode

Mae West discusses her rise to fame, her impact on feminism, and her experiences in Hollywood.

Screen legend Mae West shares with us her humble beginnings in Brooklyn, making it big on Broadway, and her rise to fame in Hollywood as a writer, producer, actress and sex symbol. She’ll also tell our listeners about her many lovers, her support of feminism and how she single-handedly saved Paramount Pictures from bankruptcy. An “Over My Dead Body” exclusive interview! See for yourself why legendary TV producer Norman Lear says, “...this is the best idea for a comedy series that I can remember. It’s absolutely hilarious.”

People in this episode

Host: Steven Kunes

Guest: Mae West

Topics covered

• Mae West
• Hollywood
• feminism
• Broadway
• comedy
• interview

Keywords

• Mae West
• Hollywood
• feminism
• Paramount Pictures
• comedy
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Paramount Pictures

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