The Lady and the Dale

The Lady and the Dale

In the 1970s, one entrepreneur took America for a ride.

Ended First aired 31/Jan/2021 United States English 1 season(s) 4 episode(s)
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This documentary series explores an audacious 1970s auto scam centered around mysterious transgender entrepreneur Elizabeth Carmichael, who rose to prominence when she released the Dale, a fuel-efficient three-wheeled vehicle during the 1970s gas crisis.
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Season 1 · Miniseries
4 episode(s) · Air date: 31/Jan/2021
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S1E3
The Guilty Fleeth
Air date: 07/Feb/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 57 min
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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.

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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.

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Caveat Emptor: Buyer Beware
Air date: 31/Jan/2021 · Time: 21:56 · Runtime: 57 min
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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.

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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.

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Soldier of Fortune
Air date: 31/Jan/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 57 min
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Meet Liz Carmichael, trailblazing promoter of the fuel-efficient car of the future: The Dale. Just as publicity for the three-wheeled automobile reaches its peak, Liz, a trans woman, is outed as a fugitive who's spent the last several decades running from the law with her wife Vivian and their five children. As Liz's family and friends guide us through her chaotic yet riveting life, we learn how it all came to a crashing halt with the 1974 rise of The Dale.

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Meet Liz Carmichael, trailblazing promoter of the fuel-efficient car of the future: The Dale. Just as publicity for the three-wheeled automobile reaches its peak, Liz, a trans woman, is outed as a fugitive who's spent the last several decades running from the law with her wife Vivian and their five children. As Liz's family and friends guide us through her chaotic yet riveting life, we learn how it all came to a crashing halt with the 1974 rise of The Dale.

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Elizabeth Carmichael
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Susan Stryker
Susan Stryker
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Nathan M. Miller
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Nick Cammilleri
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Zackary Drucker
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Chris Donlon
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Mel Mel Sukekawa-Mooring
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Nicholas Alden
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Alana Carithers
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Allen Bain
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Andre Gaines
Andre Gaines
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Jay Duplass
Jay Duplass
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Lisa Heller
Lisa Heller
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Mark Duplass
Mark Duplass
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