Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List Season 1 Episode 5 From A to D

In season 1 episode 5 of Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List titled "From A to D," comedian Kathy Griffin is invited to speak at the California National Organization for Women (NOW) conference. Being a self-proclaimed "D-list" celebrity, this is a huge opportunity for Kathy to step up and prove herself as an A-lister.

Kathy sets out on a mission to create a memorable speech that will resonate with women of all ages. She enlists the help of her assistant, Jessica, to help her prepare. After brainstorming several ideas, Kathy decides to share stories from her personal life that highlight the struggles women face in Hollywood. Nevertheless, she is worried that her speech will fall flat.

At the conference, Kathy meets several influential women including Eleanor Smeal, the President of the Feminist Majority Foundation, and Joanne Tawfilis, a famous artist. Both women are impressed with Kathy's passion for women's rights and thrilled to see a celebrity using her platform to advocate for equality.

As she walks onstage to deliver her speech, Kathy feels the weight of the moment. However, she quickly becomes the life of the party, as always. Her quick wit and ability to make the audience laugh while touching on serious issues is nothing short of impressive. At the end of her speech, she is greeted with a standing ovation, cementing her newfound status as an A-lister in the feminist community.

After the conference, Kathy and Jessica head to San Francisco to shoot their next project, a commercial for Gaviscon. What seems like a simple task becomes a nightmare when Kathy struggles to remember the lines and Jessica struggles to keep up with her. Nonetheless, after several takes, they finally come up with a commercial that is comical and memorable.

Finally, Kathy heads back to Los Angeles where she is invited to a dinner party hosted by her old friend, Lauren. Kathy quickly realizes that this dinner party will be a bit different than most, as Lauren has invited a psychic to read everyone's energy. While some guests are skeptical, Kathy opens up to the psychic and is surprised at how accurate her reading is.

In "From A to D," viewers get to see Kathy Griffin's softer side as she becomes passionate about using her fame to advocate for women's rights. Furthermore, they get to witness her struggle to balance her D-list persona with her newfound A-list status. Overall, this episode highlights the complexities of being a celebrity in Hollywood and the importance of using one's voice to stand up for what they believe in.