Hustling is a 1975 American television film directed by Joseph Sargent based on a book about prostitution by Gail Sheehy. The film stars Jill Clayburgh as Wanda ("Redpants"), alongside Lee Remick, while its script is written by Fay Kanin.
Jill Clayburgh credited the film as important in her career. "It changed my career,â Clayburgh said. âÂÂIt was a part that I did well, and suddenly people wanted me. Sidney Furie saw me, and wanted me for Gable and Lombard." Her performance in the TV film eventually earned her an nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama Special. The film was also nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Special Program â Drama or Comedy (Original) at the 27th Primetime Emmy Awards.