Russ Meyer’s first of two films for 20th Century Fox is a swinging quasi-sequel to Jacqueline Susann’s tawdry Valley of the Dolls. Written by Roger Ebert, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) tells the tale of a female rock group who move out to Hollywood only to find it a cess-pool of broken dreams where only the strong and pure of heart survive. Interviews include Doyle Green (Lips, Hits, Tits, Power: The Films of Russ Meyer), Dolly Read-Martin (Kelly), Marcia McBroom(Pet), Erica Gavin (Roxanne), John Lazar (Ronnie “Z-Man” Barzell), Stu Phillips (Composer), and Lynn Carey (Vocals). Joining Mike this week are Heather Drain and Jordan Blossey. Buy Beyond the Valley of the Dolls on Blu-Ray Buy Life Itself by Roger Ebert Buy Lips Hips Tits Power: The Films Of Russ Meyer by Doyle Green Visit the official Jim Rugg website Donate to Boxes of Hope Visit the official Erica Gavin website Visit the official Stu Phillips website Hear more of Lynn Carey on Soundcloud Visit the official Lynn Carey/Mama Lion facebook page Read the Cease and Desist Memo