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Oscar winner and Hollywood legend Joan Crawford died in 1977. The next year, Joan's daughter Christina released her infamous memoir, MOMMIE DEAREST. Suddenly, Joan Crawford, once a symbol of grit and glamour, was synonymous with child abuse. It took three years for the book to be adapted for the screen, but in 1981 -- fifty years ago -- the film was released, featuring Oscar winner Faye Dunaway as Joan. Most of the people involved probably believed they were creating a significant film about an important subject. But instead, the movie - with it's over-the-top performances and quotable quotes, instead became a camp classic. If you've never seen it, please watch it with at least three friends with a dark sense of humor, then come back and listen to our latest. And bring the axe.
By Eric PetersonOscar winner and Hollywood legend Joan Crawford died in 1977. The next year, Joan's daughter Christina released her infamous memoir, MOMMIE DEAREST. Suddenly, Joan Crawford, once a symbol of grit and glamour, was synonymous with child abuse. It took three years for the book to be adapted for the screen, but in 1981 -- fifty years ago -- the film was released, featuring Oscar winner Faye Dunaway as Joan. Most of the people involved probably believed they were creating a significant film about an important subject. But instead, the movie - with it's over-the-top performances and quotable quotes, instead became a camp classic. If you've never seen it, please watch it with at least three friends with a dark sense of humor, then come back and listen to our latest. And bring the axe.