The back-story about famous, or infamous, people seldom reveals the truth about their 'Mommy Dearest.' This program uses examples such as Ma Barker, Pauline Einstein, and Gladys Presley to answer questions such as: can a 'Tiger Mom' change a dullard into a genius; does smothering a child with constant attention produce a totally dependent, dysfunctional adult; or can maternal influence create a future criminal? Also included in the program are some surprising quotes from famous/infamous people regarding their 'Mommy Dearest.'