TV Review: HBO's Cathouse Season Finale - Page 2

There’s Dennis Hof, the man who took the Bunny Ranch mainstream. Of course, he couldn’t have done it without the women who put themselves out there for the men, and women, with whom they party, which is what time in the bedrooms is called. In some episodes he's happily dating and living with someone, in others, he's looking for the right lady (or ladies) to fill that void in his life. Man cannot live on bread alone.

The women, each with her own beauty and appeal, range from porn stars to those simply looking for a way to make ends meet, no pun intended. Whatever their reasons for working in a brothel, they’re all there of their own volition. No one is forced into the job or kept there against their will. They’re independent contractors, free to come and go as they like. They also must meet strict licensing and health regulations (see end of post.)

Other figures on the show are those who visit the brothel seeking pleasure. Men and women are welcomed into the lobby to look over the ladies. They are greeted by my personal favorite, Madam Suzette. She’s the Bunny Ranch’s manager and oversees everything and everyone. She’s mom, friend, confidante, judge, organizer, and Julie, your cruise ship director. Oops, sorry, that’s the wrong show. My point is, Madam Suzette has to be there for everybody and ensures that things run smoothly. She’s an absolute marvel. Look for my interview with her to be posted soon.

Let’s get back to the season finale.

There’s the brokering of an outdate for Shelly Dushell, one of the women who works at the Ranch. Max, another Bunny Ranch worker, serves as the go-between and helps Shelly to understand a little more about the man who’s seeking a date. Max, whom Dennis refers to as “Strictly Dickly Max” (she doesn’t take parties with women or couples), prepares Shelly for the date, filling Shelly in on the man’s business and how he’s able to afford the outing (we’re talking five figures here.) While that’s going on, the rest of the house is decorating for the Moonlite Bunny Ranch’s 50th Anniversary party. Women who used to work at the Ranch return with photos and stories. The season finale concludes as the former and current workers compare tales and enjoy refreshments together.

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  • 1 - turo

    Sep 25, 2005 at 2:47 pm

    Any One know the name of the song in the Cathouse episode with the 2 hot blonde twins? It was played while the credits were rolling at the end of the show. I thought the title was like "the big one"

    Thanks

  • 2 - Joanie

    Sep 25, 2005 at 7:08 pm

    Turo,

    I'm not entirely sure, but there may be a listing of songs used on a fan site. I know they include the song list in the end credits for the show. About the only songs I'm ever sure I'm hearing on there are the ones from the Rumble Bees.

  • 3 - max

    Sep 29, 2005 at 5:10 am

    pretty cool, if you would like an interview email me.
    peace.

  • 4 - Joanie

    Sep 29, 2005 at 6:07 am

    Max, consider the email sent.

  • 5 - Joanie

    Sep 29, 2005 at 6:08 am

    Oh, and please let Suzette know I haven't forgotten her interview. I'm putting the finishing touches on it this week.

  • 6 - smokey

    Sep 12, 2006 at 3:34 pm

    hey love the cathouseshow on HBO does anyone knoww if they are goingt to do another season? I love season 1 and 2. I just love everyone on that show.

  • 7 - Joan Hunt

    Sep 12, 2006 at 7:56 pm

    Season Three filming has already wrapped.

  • 8 - Dominic

    Sep 16, 2006 at 2:18 am

    Any one know the background music while Bianca breifing herself in the cab? Many many Thanks.

  • 9 - sam

    Apr 22, 2007 at 1:37 pm

    Does anyone out there know who the Brunette in the intro to the Cathouse series under the working girl is. What is her name..... Please help me out.......

  • 10 - Newsduke

    Aug 14, 2009 at 11:58 am

    Like most reality shows, Cathouse only occasionally offers anything that comes anywhere close to reality. Like when a hooker on an away-date freaks out and calls the madame, who sternly tells her "You have to spend the night!" with apparently no concern for the fact that she's alone with a stranger she'd rather not be with. Or the hooker who admits that every guy tries to please her, but it's just not going to happen considering how many guys she has sex with every day. Everything else on the show just promotes the Bunny Ranch's B.S. about how much the hookers love having sex with any random dumb hick who happens to show up. And the pimp running the place says he used to sell time-shares, and now he's basically doing the same thing. So, women are just like buildings: property to be bought and sold. Nice analogy.

  • 11 - Jade

    Sep 15, 2009 at 11:52 pm

    Not all reality....some of the "Johns" are actors.

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