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Nell Scovell, a veteran writer, producer, and director, pulls back the curtain on Hollywood’s evolving sexual politics over three decades. With engaging anecdotes featuring some of the industry’s most iconic figures, she offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at how power, talent, and gender dynamics have shaped television history.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Nell Scovell
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