157: Cass Elliot, Carnie Wilson and Fat-Shaming in Rock and Pop (Make Me Over, Episode 6)
You Must Remember This ›48:05 | Feb 25th, 2020
Cass Elliot didn’t die eating a ham sandwich. But the lasting power of that urban legend speaks to a far darker story. Elliot possessed one of the most influential voices of the 1960s. However, while ...Show More
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aliceko recommended:Mar 2nd, 2020
This unpacks the horrible urban myth that Cass Elliot of The Mamas and Papas died eating a ham sandwich. Cass's story was tragic and sad - fueled only by her resilience, powerhouse personality, and incredible voice. I wish they would have dived further into the music industry and horrific expectatio...Show More
rmmiller364 recommended:Jan 6th, 2021
Another important episode about fatphobia and misogyny in the entertainment industry. Cass Elliot was harassed about her weight from an early age, leading to a life of dangerous crash diets, diets which ultimately may have led to her death (no, she didn’t choke on a ham sandwich). She may have actua...Show More
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