Dr. Joyce Brothers

the long version

Through her own advice programs and perennial appearances on talk shows, Brothers became one of the most well-known figures of the 20th century. Collins explores how a clever businesswoman provided a mass-scale service for a never-ending demand: helping viewers understand themselves. Her numerous appearances on variety shows, sitcoms, and dramas kept her on the screen and in the public eye, creating both a persona as celebrity professional as well as professional celebrity.