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Showtime Sued Over ‘George & Tammy’ TV Series by Real-Life Heirs of ‘Villain’ Character
A new case claims the show unfairly portrays Tammy Wynette’s final spouse as “a devious husband” who abused and manipulated her.
Instead, the case actually accuses Showtime of violating a 2019 settlement agreement that allegedly barred Wynette’s daughter, Georgette Jones, from making disparaging statements about Richey. The lawsuit claims that in the series, Richey — portrayed by Steve Zahn — encourages Wynette’s drug addiction, is physically abusive toward her and manipulates her to maintain complete control over her career. Later, a series of text epilogues flash on screen, telling viewers that “George Richey inherited the vast majority of her estate” and that “Tammy’s yellow note pads were never found.”
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