While it recently celebrated its series finale, it was exciting to get an Amber Lynn mention on the final season of another HBO masterpiece, The Deuce. If you haven’t seen it, this wonderful show covers the trials and tribulations of many interesting characters during the birth of the adult industry – from every angle. Performers, directors, cops, mobsters and their families are all part of the story. So where did little ‘ol me fit in?
Let’s start with the fundamentals. What was “the deuce”? What does it mean? Simply put, it was what we all called the strip from 42nd Street between Seventh Avenue and Eighth Avenue in New York City. While the majority of my time in the industry was spent in California, I did hit “The Deuce” a few times as a dancer (and civilian). At the time it was a lot of fun. This is where my shout out comes in…
I don’t have a clip of the scene, but the dialogue speaks for itself. One of the main characters, a hooker turned porn star named “Lori Madison“, is down on her luck and visiting NYC. She drops in unannounced at a strip club she’s previously featured at in desperate need of money. There’s a scene with her talking to the manager which goes something like this (it’s been a few days since I watched the episode):
- Lori: I was hoping I could dance here this week. I’ve always done good by your club.
- Manager: Lori, you know I love ya, but we’re booked up through the end of the week. I’ve got Amber Lynn as the feature!
- Lori: Well maybe I could go on right before her. Give the fans an unexpected surprise?
- Manager: Are you kidding? And cut into her tips right before she goes on? Amber would fucking kill me!
Flattering, and also… accurate. I definitely wouldn’t have stood for another adult star going on first when I was the feature. Be that as it may, I was thrilled to be mentioned on such a great show, along with many others including porn star Vanessa Chase, and encourage any fans who haven’t seen it to have a look at this remarkable tribute to NYC and the golden age of the adult industry.