Heidi Fleiss and her parrots coming to TV
One-hour special follows the life of the infamous madam and the 20 birds she keeps at her Las Vegas home.
Tue, Jul 26 2011 at 2:34 PM EST
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Photo courtesy of Animal Planet Move over Mike Tyson, it's Heidi Fleiss' turn.
The former Hollywood madam, who started her infamous prostitution ring at the age of 22, is the new subject of an Animal Planet special called "Heidi Fleiss: Prostitutes to Parrots." As she told TMZ last December, the show will focus on her day-to-day caring and training of the more than 20 exotic macaw parrots that share her Las Vegas home.
OK — sounds interesting, right? Ah, but this is reality television, where drama reigns supreme and press releases lay it on thick:
"As the anxiety at being away from her birds increases, and the pressure to hire a staff to care for them rises, will the stress of life drive her back to drugs? Or, will her love for her birds and the help of noted brothel owner and good friend Dennis Hof, be enough to maintain her sobriety?"
See?! How can you not watch now with so much on the line?!
It's worth mentioning that Fleiss isn't some crazy bird lady, but more someone who fulfilled a deathbed promise to care and watch over the macaws. In the process, she's also become an activist who encourages people not to purchase imported exotic birds.
"Birds are meant to fly, not be caged," she said back in 2009, noting that most people don't understand the amount of time needed for their care. "They're extraordinary creatures that are complex, intelligent and require a huge commitment," she added.
"Prostitutes to Parrots" airs on July 31 at 10 p.m. on Animal Planet.
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Comments
Martha Smart
11/17/2011 05:01 AM
Heidi MY name is Martha I love your Show and your Parrots.Heidi I need a male and female parrots. will you give me a parrots .
evan DESTROYER hicks
11/16/2011 22:59 PM
Love the show! I was thinking of getting a conyer, but now i don't think i will because of all the commitment required.
Leonette Trudeau of Rochester,NY
08/08/2011 18:36 PM
Love the show and will be watching weekly. Crossing fingers for the Doggy hotel to be successful....sure it will. Good Luck Heidi !!!!
rejoicegmj
07/27/2011 06:13 AM
This show sounds interesting and I wish her the very best and much success.
Weesie
Today 22:07 PM
I'm thrilled to see a show like this, no matter the bad press about Heidi, it provides education to people about parrots, which is badly needed since people think its easy to be a parrot-slave! You Go Girl!
