Betty Boop and the Hays Code
Betty Boop is a beloved cultural icon, but she was controversial in her heyday. I talk with Mark Fleischer \u2013 grandson of Betty Boop\u2019s co-creator Max Fleischer \u2013 and Mark\u2019s wife Susan Wilking Horan about how the character was created and why she still endures. I also talk with film critic Marya Gates and Professor Thomas Doherty about how the Hays Code, which censored Betty Boop, had a profound impact on the moral universe of Hollywood films, and why this defunct production code is still influencing movies up to this day, especially with fantasy entertainment.\n\nToday's episode is brought to you by BetterHelp and Amazon's Faraway Collection. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They\u2019re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email\xa0sales@advertisecast.com\xa0or click the link below to get started.\nImaginary Worlds AdvertiseCast Listing\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices