Series synopsis
The Lady and the Dale is an American documentary television series that premiered on HBO on January 31, 2021. It ended on February 14, 2021. It stars Elizabeth Carmichael and Susan Stryker.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: In the 1970s, one entrepreneur took America for a ride.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Elizabeth Carmichael as Self (archive footage)
- Susan Stryker as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | January 31, 2021 | February 14, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Soldier of Fortune 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. |
January 31, 2021 |
| 2 |
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. |
January 31, 2021 |
| 3 |
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. |
February 7, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 31, 2021 |
| Last aired | February 14, 2021 |
| Runtime | 57 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |