We all love a little gossip. And these two ladies made sure everyone knew about it. These women were here for the drama, maybe even more than they were here for the truth. In an era where women were defined by the men in their lives, Hedda Hopper and Elda Furry rose by cutting others down. Complicated, conservative, prying, and oh so much fun. This week, meet the original Queens of Mean!
00:00:00 Catch-Up
00:22:37 Queens of Mean
00:27:52 Louella Parsons
01:03:29 Elda Furry "Hedda Hopper"
01:27:58 Famous Feud
01:47:55 Gatekeepers
02:13:44 McCarthyism
02:27:35 Success & Hate
02:35:19 Consequences
02:39:48 Legacy & Final Thoughts
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