For almost 30 years, Leslie Moonves was one of the most powerful media executives in America. He was the chairman and CEO of CBS Corporation, overseeing news shows like “60 Minutes” to dramas and sitcoms like “CSI” and “The Big Bang Theory.” He was also in charge of Showtime, the publishing house Simon & Schuster, and theContinue reading “What a Creep Season 12, Episode 10: Les Moonves”
Category Archives: Season 12
What a Creep Season 12, Episode 9: Alex Kelly
Alex Kelly was considered a golden boy in his hometown of Darien, CT. Born to a wealthy family and growing up in a peak New England fancy neighborhood (meaning rich & white) he was good-looking, athletic, and popular. That all changed in February 1986 when the HS senior was arrested for suspicion of two rapesContinue reading “What a Creep Season 12, Episode 9: Alex Kelly”
What a Creep Season 12, Episode 7: Henry Ford
Henry Ford rose from obscurity to become one of the most successful men in history. His Ford cars ushered in the modern world. But he was also a racist and anti-semite, who tried to control his workers’ lives and bullied the people closest to him. He’s a creep. Sources for this episode: American Experience: HenryContinue reading “What a Creep Season 12, Episode 7: Henry Ford”
What a Creep Season 12, Episode 6: Jeffrey MacDonald
Jeffrey MacDonald was convicted in 1979 of murdering his wife and two daughters on the night of February 17, 1970. At the time he was a doctor for the United States Air Force, his wife was expecting their third child (a son) and he told his wife that he wanted to live in Russia forContinue reading “What a Creep Season 12, Episode 6: Jeffrey MacDonald”
What a Creep Season 12, Episode 5: Richard Scott Smith, the ‘Love Fraud’
Richard Scott Smith, the subject of the documentary Love Fraud, meets middle-aged women, love bombs them, and then drains them of their life savings. He moves on to the next con, leaving these women with massive debt. He is a narcissist and a bigamist, and a real creep. Sources for this episode: The documentary series “LoveContinue reading “What a Creep Season 12, Episode 5: Richard Scott Smith, the ‘Love Fraud’”
What a Creep Season 12, Episode 4: Cullen Davis
In the 1970s, Cullen Davis was one of the richest men ever charged for murder. He was so wealthy that he was able to outspend the entire State of Texas in his defense. Cullen was said to be the inspiration for JR Ewing of 80s hit TV show Dallas. He also (allegedly) was a cruel, mean,Continue reading “What a Creep Season 12, Episode 4: Cullen Davis”
What a Creep Season 12, Episode 3: James Toback
James Toback is the writer and director of such movies as “The Pick-Up Artist,” “Black and White,” and “Two Girls and a Guy.” He was nominated for an Oscar for writing the screenplay for Warren Beatty’s “Bugsy.” He’s also a super creep who has been accused of sexually assaulting more than 300 women over aContinue reading “What a Creep Season 12, Episode 3: James Toback”
What a Creep Season 12, Episode 2: Eric Clapton
Eric Patrick Clapton is a musician of such renown; he is the only person inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame three times. He has won several Grammys and was given the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. Some of the bands he has been with include The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Delaney &Continue reading “What a Creep Season 12, Episode 2: Eric Clapton”
What a Creep Season 12, Episode 1: Joe Francis of Girls Gone Wild
Joe Francis was the founder and creator of Girls Gone Wild, which made him a millionaire 10 times over. He has also been convicted of tax evasion, bribery, false imprisonment, assault; and has pleaded no contest to child abuse and prostitution. Sources for this episode: Hollywood Reporter Jezebel CBS News Forbes Ranker Las Vegas Review-Journal Los AngelesContinue reading “What a Creep Season 12, Episode 1: Joe Francis of Girls Gone Wild”