Swoosie Kurtz' character
The "Mrs. Johnstone" character was supposedly a prominent figure in Society. But, who was that person?
shareThe "Mrs. Johnstone" character was supposedly a prominent figure in Society. But, who was that person?
shareThe "Mrs. Johnstone" character was supposedly a prominent figure in Society. But, who was that person?
Her character was based upon:
Frances Borchelt
Her lawsuit against the Irwin Memorial Blood Bank was settled (the intention of the lawsuit wasn't monetary but publicity), but the media attention from it exposed the Red Cross house of cards and finally forced blood donations to be tested before being used.
http://www.apnewsarchive.com/1986/Settlement-Reached-in-Blood-Bank-Suit/id-fd893dfa29d782e9d92457299dc33f35
Introduce a little anarchy. Upset the established order