HBO Sets Documentary Series 'The Lady and The Dale'

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Four-part documentary series to debut Jan. 31

Documentary series 'The Lady and the Dale' debuts Jan. 31
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HBO will debut its documentary series The Lady and The Dale on Jan. 31, the network said Wednesday.

The four-part documentary, produced by Mark and Jay Duplass, traces the story of entrepreneur Elizabeth Carmichael who rose to prominence during the 1970s oil crisis with her promotion of a fuel-efficient, three-wheeled car known as The Dale, according to the network. 

The Lady and The Dale is executive produced by the Duplass brothers, along with Mel Eslyn, Allen Bain, Andre Gaines, Nick Cammilleri, Alana Carithers and Zackary Drucker.

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R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.