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A podcast exploring writer Dominick Dunne's quest for justice amidst his incisive commentary of the high society set. Alicia (Trashy Divorces) leads a far ranging romp through the novels and Vanity Fair columns of one of the 20th century’s most unforgettable literary contributors. Covering courthouses and country clubs, Dunne’s voice was one for the ages, and Done & Dunne ensures that voice can continue to resonate with audiences today.
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376. The Shooting of the Century | Let’s Meet Billy and Ann Woodward
In this crossover arc, we explore the fact and the fiction about The Shooting of the Century. It is October 30, 1955 that William Woodward, Jr. was shot to death by his wife Ann. Dunne wrote 1985’s The Two Mrs. Grenvilles as a thinly veiled
375. Scorpios Only | Princess Grace’s 40th Birthday Party
Talk about celebrating your birthday in high style. In this episode, we explore all the dishy details about the very exclusive 40th birthday party thrown by Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco for herself and her Scorpio Only Frien
374. The Romance of Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly
The Grimaldi family was considered scandalous enough in Queen Victoria’s time that she forbade any of her close relatives to marry into it, leading Prince Albert I of Monaco to marry an American heiress in 1889 – a precedent that would matt
373. The Grimaldi Curse | François the Spiteful and Prince Albert I
The House of Grimaldi has ruled the tiny principality of Monaco since January 8, 1297, when Francois “The Spiteful” Grimaldi disguised himself as a monk and knocked on his uncle’s castle door, launching a coup. In the violence that followed
372. Dominique Dunne | A Father’s Quest for Justice
A deeply personal tragedy, and a horrific crime, accelerates Dominick’s transition into a warrior for justice. This event is the murder of Dominique Dunne, the beloved child of Nick and Lenny, whose death at the hands of her ex-boyfriend in
371. Lord Lucan | Act V
In this final episode of our series, we investigate what might have happened to Lord Lucan and the fates of our associated cast of characters in this season. Sponsors Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-
370. Lord Lucan | Act IV
Not only has Lord Lucan disappeared, causing an international manhunt, but Lucan’s friends are closing ranks. In this episode, we investigate the immediate aftermath of Lucan’s deeds and how one of the set, Dominick Elwes, is destroyed by t
369. Lord Lucan | Act III
In this episode, we investigate the events of that terrible night, November 7, 1974, where Lucky’s fate is sealed by miscalculating his hand, with the terrible cost of the life of the Lucan’s nanny, Sandra Rivett. Lord Lucan is now a murder
368. Lord Lucan | Act II
In this second episode, we investigate the marriage, separation and downright ugly court battle of Lord and Lady Lucan. Lord Lucan is very much down on his luck and makes some decisions about how to change his fate. Sponsors Find your next
367. Lord Lucan | Act I
We begin our investigation into the mysterious vanishing of Richard John Bingham, the 7th Earl of Lucan, also known as Lucky. John Bingham certainly started life on a lucky streak. This episode delves into Lord Lucan’s background, including
366. A Different Side of Dominick Dunne
In this Dominick focused episode, we are traveling back in time to 2017 for Andrew Holleran’s amazing review of Robert Hofler’s biography of Dunne, Money, Murder and Dominick Dunne: A Life in Several Acts. Published in The Gay and Lesbian R
365. From Dunne’s Archive: The Lonergan Pitch to Tina Brown
Dominick Dunne’s papers live in Austin these days within the Briscoe Center at UT/Austin. What a treasure trove of his life to explore. Today, we are taking one out of his archives to investigate how our man Nick pitched ideas to Tina Brown
364. The Stork Club | New York's New Yorkiest Joint
In this encore of an episode, we journey into the past to visit “New York’s New Yorkiest” Joint, The Stork Club. The Stork Club operated off 5th Avenue for over three decades and it is the scene for ALL of it. This episode includes all the
363. Café Society Crime | The Case of Patricia Lonergan
This week, we dip into the past for the story of the murder that rocked New York City’s Café Society in the 1940s. The murder of Patricia Burton Longergan, committed by her husband Wayne, truly had everything a scandal needs to take hold. W
362. Diana's Secret Keeper | Paul Burrell
With all the talk of Diana this week, and Charles Spencer's Swan Song released, the late Princess of Wales has been very much in the news. In a bit of a twist today, it was time to tell the story of Dominick Dunne reporting from London in 2
361. Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont
What are the secrets of Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont? This hotel has been holding the city captive for almost 100 years now, playing host to famous names and events in history. Ride along for this one as we dig into Mark Rozzo’s reporting fo
360. Spiderwebs Bonus: Belle Burden | A Cautionary Tale
In 2023, Belle Burden, a granddaughter of Babe Paley, published an essay in the New York Times Modern Love column called, "Was I Married to a Stranger?" It's a question a lot of people ask themselves after a divorce, so the column went very
359. California Crime | The Disappearing Ed Pauley Jr.
Dominick Dunne reports in September 2001 on the death of Ed Pauley, Jr. the son of a prominent Hollywood scion. The odd thing - Pauley's death and its gruesome details were not released, and for the most part - these 25 years later - absent
358. Jay’s Granny Really Hates Ava Gardner
We do love Listener Letters around here, and Jay sent us a real gem recently. His Granny really hated Ava Gardner for reasons that stayed with her a lifetime. Send your trashy stories to us at trashydivorces.com. Sponsors Upgrade your every
357. Sunny and Claus von Bülow | The Verdict, Aftermath and Last Words
In this final episode of the Sunny and Claus von Bülow arc, we investigate the fallout from the verdict in the second trial, its aftermath, and provide Dunne the final words, on Sunny’s behalf. Sponsors Upgrade your every day! Download the
356. Sunny and Claus von Bülow | The Jury Is Out
In the four days of jury deliberations in the 1985 trial of Claus von Bulow, Dominick Dunne is very deep into his reporting on this piece, even landing an invite to Clarendon Court from Sunny’s children. There is also a very revealing dinne
355. Sunny and Claus von Bülow | Second Trial
In this episode, we continue our investigation into Sunny and Claus von Bülow, dipping into all the information Dominick Dunne is gathering during the 1985 re-trial of Claus for twice attempting to murder Sunny. Our man Nick talks with ever
354. Sunny and Claus von Bülow | Andrea Reynolds
In this episode, we continue our journey into Sunny and Claus von Bülow, and answer the question posed in the previous episode – who is the mysterious Mrs. Reynolds? It doesn’t take Claus von Bulow too long to move onto his appeal from his
353. Sunny and Claus von Bülow | Second Coma, First Trial
In this episode, we continue our journey into Sunny and Claus von Bülow. This week, Sunny is placed into her final and irreversible coma in December 1980, and her husband Claus will stand trial for his crimes in the spring of 1982. Sponsors
352. Clarendon Court | A Real Estate Diversion
This week we pull one from the Patreon Vault to explore Clarendon Court in Newport RI, the home and its colorful history with so many spiderwebs. From its construction to its century of legendary owners, there is much more to this home than
351. Sunny and Claus von Bülow | Marriage, Mistresses, and Maids: June 1966 to December 1980
In this episode, we continue our journey into Sunny and Claus von Bülow, taking them from their June 1966 marriage to Christmas 1980, as the second attempted murder of Sunny by Claus at Clarendon Court, their Newport RI home. The fourteen y
350. Sunny and Claus von Bülow | Background, Courtship, and Warnings
We begin a deeper investigation into the scandal that rocked high society in the 1980s, the twice attempted murder of Sunny von Bülow and the subsequent trials of her second husband Claus von Bülow for those crimes. In this first episode, w
349. The Swan Song of Truman Capote
In this final episode of our Summer of Swans, we travel to the California home of Joanne Carson where Truman Capote spent his last days in August of 1984. Truman, infamous writer and collector of Swans, has some pretty epic stories in his l
348. The Swan Feud | Truman Capote’s Third Act
This week, we begin the wind down our summer Swan series by investigating the third act of Truman Capote, including those scandalous chapters of Answered Prayers which targeted and alienated his Swans. In 1966, Truman claimed double success
347. Capote vs. Vidal | The Real Feud, Part 2
What happened at the White House in 1961? How does Lee become the real villain in this story, at least according to Truman? So much bad blood, and these problems can never be solved. Sponsors Upgrade your every day! Download the Quince app
