In 1969, when UCLA recruited him to head up the department, the West family packed up their life in Oklahoma and traveled to their namesake. They went West to Los Angeles, he and K and all three of their kids in tow. Los Angeles would change Jolly and cement his legacy. This is where he became a celebrity and it’s where he was able to solidify those words his mother had spoken over him, “you will do great things.”

He was enthralled with celebrities except for one aspect. There was a darker side of Hollywood that Jolly didn’t jive with. He became enemy #1 of the Church of Scientology WAY before anyone else ever publicly spoke out against them. In this episode, we explore the war between Dr. Jolly West and the Church of Scientology.

Dr. Jolly West's death is just as controversial as the incredibly complex and vibrant life he lived.

For the full story, please go purchase John West’s "The Last Goodnights, Assisting My Parents With Their Suicides." It’s available on Amazon.com.

Show Notes

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Sources

https://www.latimes.com/local/la-scientology062990x-story.html

https://youtu.be/Z8scMW9H1F0

https://youtu.be/7PUfSlYvKLA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPMacCIf11k

West, John. The Last Goodnights, Catapult.  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kevorkian