American Masters

Comedian Margaret Cho on Her Parents

Clip: 09/25/2015 | 2m 18s

In an outtake from The Women's List, Margaret Cho speaks about her parents' openness to the gay community and to Cho's bisexuality, and about their distinct accents. Cho is an American comedian, fashion designer, actress, author and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her stand-up routines that address social and political problems, especially those pertaining to race and sexuality.

Aired: 09/25/15

Rating: TV-14

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