Station:
HBO (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2021-01-31
Rating:
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The Lady and the Dale traces the story of Elizabeth Carmichael, who rose to prominence when she released a fuel-efficient three-wheeled vehicle during the 1970s gas crisis. As she wins over major carmakers and investors, a web of mystery unfolds regarding the car's technology and Carmichael's surprising past. A portrait of an extraordinary entrepreneur's rise and eventual fall, the series explores a one-of-a-kind story of fraud, family, and identity.
TV Show Ended.
S1E2 - Caveat Emptor: Buyer Beware
With Liz at the helm, the 20th Century Motor Car Company launches The Dale, which soon takes on a life of its own. Investigative reporters question the operation and its leader, leading to government attempts to reign in Liz's sales practices, upheaval at the company, and a fatal shooting.
Air Date: 31 Jan 2021 20:56 (CDT)
S1E3 - The Guilty Fleeth
Just as Liz moves the company to Dallas, news breaks of a murder at the 20th Century Motor Car Company showroom. As the press turns on her and law enforcement begins to close in, Liz once again goes on the lam. But she's soon found and subjected to mounting media scrutiny, transphobia, and a lengthy, unpredictable trial.
Air Date: 07 Feb 2021 20:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Celestial Bodies
1989. Liz and her family are running a roadside flower business outside of Austin, Texas when she's exposed by a true crime TV show. After being forced to serve 18 months in a men's prison, Liz is outed once again by the media upon her release. Liz's legacy as a trans entrepreneur and parent is contextualized within the broader history of discrimination against trans people.
Air Date: 14 Feb 2021 20:00 (CDT)