The L Word Writer, Theme Song & BETTY Rocker — Elizabeth Ziff

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English - January 29, 2024 10:15 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 694 ratings
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Jess is joined by ELIZABETH ZIFF — writer, producer and BETTY musician behind THE L WORD theme song. We discuss: dating L Word creator Ilene Chaiken, writing for Bette Porter (Jennifer Beals) and Jenny Schecter (Mia Kirshner) and specific episodes & storylines she wrote. Plus — early BETTY gigs in the 80s/90s, the nexus of “lesbian chic” at East Village’s Café Tabac, why Beyoncé songs have 10 writers and more!

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