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Hedy Lamarr: Actress, Spy, Inventor of WiFi
Season 2 Episode 9
This season closes on one of the wildest true Hollywood stories: the life and inventions of Hedy Lamarr. The actress was always smarter than everyone…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Barbra Streisand: Singer, Actress, Director, Legend
Season 2 Episode 8
It’s easy to take Barbra Streisand for granted because she really is good at everything. From singer and actress to director and producer, Barbra is …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Debbie Allen: From Fame to Famous Director & Producer
Season 2 Episode 7
Debbie Allen wears a thousand hats. The actress and dancer might be best known for starring in Fame, but she has directed and produced incredibly imp…
2 months ago
TV Actress to Hitmaker: Penny Marshall
Season 2 Episode 6
Penny Marshall and her brother Garry were mainstays of 1970s and 80s sitcoms. Garry's little sister became a big star when she starred in the Happy D…
2 months, 1 week ago
Comedy Queen and Studio Executive: Lucille Ball
Season 2 Episode 5
Lucille Ball is everyone's favorite funny redhead! Decades after her hit sitcom I Love Lucy, there are still references to the gags she performed on …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Adrienne Shelly: From Muse to Acclaimed Director
Season 2 Episode 4
The musical Waitress is a modern success, a smash hit that has people around the world singing along to its soundtrack. Fans of the musical might not…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Mother of Improv Comedy: Elaine May
Season 2 Episode 3
“The devastating thing about Elaine is that she’s better at everything - writing, directing, acting - than anyone else I know.” That quote comes from…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
The Actress Who Went to Jail for Sex: Mae West
Season 2 Episode 2
“Come up and listen sometime.” Mae West was an icon of old Hollywood. She has been impersonated by The Looney Tunes and Drag Queens alike. She was a …
3 months ago
The Trailblazing Ida Lupino
Season 2 Episode 1
Welcome to season two of Directora: Actresses Who Became Power Players!
This is a great season. Yes, we have directors, but we also have writers, pro…
3 months, 1 week ago
The Director Whose Film Was Banned Due to A Food Fight
Season 1 Episode 8
If you're a quirky internet/Tumblr girl, the chances are super high that you've seen images of the 1966 Czech film Daisies. The images are vibrant, s…
3 months, 2 weeks ago