Brothel Tech (4 May 2004)

The show covers aspects of the prostitution business in the wild west. It starts with the lack of women in the west relative to the number of men after the 1849 gold strike. Prostitutes ... See full summary »

Director:

Amy Huggins

Writers:

Amy Huggins, Frank Lorey (story)

Stars:

Keith Carradine, James A.E. Fuentez, Rudy Giececk

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Keith Carradine	...	Himself - Host
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
James A.E. Fuentez	...	Card Dealer / Season Pilot
Rudy Giececk	...	Himself
Marion S. Goldman	...	Herself (as Dr. Marion S. Goldman)
Drew Gomber	...	Himself
Marcus Huff	...	Himself
Ronald M. Jones	...	Himself
Thomas Lowry	...	Himself
Matt Rege
Phil Spangenberger	...	Himself

Storyline

The show covers aspects of the prostitution business in the wild west. It starts with the lack of women in the west relative to the number of men after the 1849 gold strike. Prostitutes worked at different levels starting at the top with brothels, saloon women, crib workers, and finally the street walkers at the bottom level. The poor working conditions of the women are covered along with the filthy state of their clients. Their strategic placement in red light districts along with how the red light name was derived from the rail workers red signal lanterns hanging outside the women's businesses. Perceptions of beauty or more importantly the lack of beauty standards of the day are covered. Treatments of the day for STDs are described along with the limited means to prevent them. Methods of birth control, abortion, and drug use are mentioned. The importance of prostitution as a key component of the economy of the times is stressed along with being one of the few livelihoods available ...

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Release Date:

4 May 2004 (USA)

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