Spies and Dolls [from Very Special Episodes]

Velvalee Dickinson sold dolls to Manhattan’s elite. She also sent secrets to America’s enemies. During World War II, Velvalee Dickinson turned her Madison Avenue doll shop into the center of a covert espionage operation. This is her bizarre true story. * Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason EnglishWritten by Joe PompeoProduced by Josh FisherEditing and Sound Design by Jonathan Washington and Josh FisherMixing and Mastering by Baheed FrazierResearch and Fact-Checking by Joe Pompeo and Austin ThompsonOriginal Music by Elise McCoyShow Logo by Lucy QuintanillaExecutive Producer is Jason EnglishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.