BROADCAST DATE: Wednesday, September 23, 1998, VH1.
DESCRIPTION: Talk show host, author, dance-hit diva, movie star and cosmetics spokesmodel, RuPaul is arguably the most successful drag queen in history. "THE RUPAUL SHOW" has seen the host reveal the biting humor of a drag queen, his open expression of his sexual orientation and a strong sense of camp. On the last episode of "THE RUPAUL SHOW", Lynda Carter is the main guest as she's featured on the day's feature "Women Who Kick Butt".

	Series Run: October 12, 1996  through September 23, 1998. Broadcast Network: VH1. Host: RUPAUL. Co-Host: Michelle Visage. Director: Joe Friday. Executive Producers: Fenton Bailey, Randi Barbato, Lauren Zalaznick. Co-Executive Producer: Michael Rourke. Executive In Charge of Production: Robert F. Katz. Segment Producers: Liza  Persky, Paul Starke. Coordinating Producer: Len Webber. Associate Producers: Pam Griffiths, Kenny Tallier. Show Coordinator: Kay O’Connell. Talent Executive: Gerette Allegra. Music and Talent Relations: Bruce Gillmer. Production Manager: Diana Rasinski. Senior Production Coordinator: Cyndi Kinselberg. Assistant and Stylist To RuPaul: Joelle Pezelli. Talent Associate: PJ Jones. Music Coordinator: Jennifer Stilson. Production Associate: Jeanine Farfalla. Audience Coordinator: Henry Brown. Lightning Director: Otis Howard. Post Production Editor: Eric Singer. Stage Managers: Joey Meade, George Obergfall. Design Consultant: Tom Schwinn. Art Director: Ann Brahic. Set Construction: Showman Fabrications, Inc. Music Provider: Welcome Productions. Set Stylists: Michelle Barone. Production Coordinator: Allison Bonner. Production Associate: Linda Barber. Business Manager: John Peterson. Production Assistants: Jennifer Bewley, Kefe Dancygier, Pierre Freeman, Jim Krawczyk. Cue Cards: Mary Velze-Isip. World Of Wonder Associate: Karin Flores. Studio Supervisor: Megan Weinerman. Technical Manager: Deni Graap. Technical Director: Frank Haggerty. Script Supervisor: Leila Lafi. Staging: Karne Ludeman, Duncan Raymond, A. Terzi Productions. Cameras: Bob Conover, Warren Forman, Rich Freedman, Ron Rigoli, Doug Schneider. ENG Crews: Vwodek Rucewicz Michael Bergman. Video: Kevin O’Connor. Audio: Curtis Lachowin. Audio Assistants: Tony Bandelato, Stev Lamphere, Mike Pannone. Tape Operators: Danny Espy, Mike Messina. Chyron Operator: Shannon Caplicki. Utility: William Bracero, Rob Neff, Stu Forman. Floor Mixer: Paul Cohen. Music Mixer: Adam Blackburn, Effanel Music. Studio Engineers: Kevin Tovin, Miguel Marquez, Ed Modzel. Show Open Animation: Phil Han, Jeffrey Fulvinari, Jackie Ventura. Rights and Clearances: Kerry Muzzey, Larry Yelen. Hair and Make-Up: Billy B, Ruth Roche, Loraine Abeles, Heidi Kulow. Fashion Stylists: Susan Bauer, Michelle Roofrhooft, Pilar Chira. RuPaul’s Wardrobe: Mathu & Zaldy. Michelle Visage’s Wardrobe: Deviations. Choreographer’s Wardrobe: Today’s Man. Choreographers: Rosero McCoy, Jamal Sims.
EPISODE SYNOPSIS: The show starts with a tribute to "Charlie's Angels" and in between the show's commercial breaks it features "Great Women, Great Moments" showing many women with great achievements in their lives. RuPaul welcomes Lynda and she states that she’s a tall person but looks small in comparison with Rupaul. They also talk about Lynda doing her own stunts  in the Wonder Woman series, how did she get the part as Wonder Woman. They talk about memorabilia, the bracelets and bullets thing, and they also talk about Debra Winger playing “Druwilla” (?), Wonder Woman's little sister in the series. Lynda refers to Debra Winger about some unpleasant statements by the actress. The show ends with Laura Branigan singing her all-time hit “Gloria”.

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			RUNNING TIME:	00:24:00 [30 minutes including commercials].
			VHS:	Not available on commercial video.
			DVD:	Not available on commercial video.
			INFO:	This is the first and only appearance of LYNDA CARTER on "THE RUPAUL SHOW".
			VIDEO:	[1]  "THE RUPAUL SHOW". Video clip 1.
				[2]  "THE RUPAUL SHOW". Video clip 2.
			TRIVIA:	[•] RuPaul's music career remains most noted for his 1992 smash hit, "Supermodel (You Better Work)". Strangely, he was nominated for a Grammy award for best comedy recording for "Strudelmodel," which was a spoof of "Supermodel (You Better Work)" appearing on a B-side to the single "Back to My Roots". The track featured RuPaul affecting a German accent and altering the theme accordingly: "Once upon a time there was a little black girl in the Brewster Projects of Hamburg, Germany..."
				[•] RuPaul is noted amongst famous drag queens for his ambivalence towards the gender-specific pronouns used to address him - both "he" and "she" have been deemed acceptable.
				[•] RuPaul once said, "I do not impersonate females. How many women do you know who wear seven-inch heels, four-foot wigs, and skintight dresses?" .

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