Storytelling & Feminism: A TV Journey
Summer means the anniversary episode of Advanced TV Herstory. Cynthia Bemis Abrams reflects on the journey of her podcast, sharing insights...
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Enjoy an in-depth review of great lessons of leadership, achievement and persistence of TV women. Representation of women on TV is a powerful force of confidence for girls and women. There's...
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Backbone and Boundaries: Unscripted Talk Show Lessons
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams examines the pivotal moments in TV talk show history where hosts overstepped boundaries and guests were challenged...
Denise Nicholas: Trailblazing Actor & Writer
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams speaks with Denise Nicholas, the iconic actress and writer known for her roles in Room 222 (1969-75) and In the He...
Epstein Vibes: Unpacking 90s Sitcoms & Cultural Shifts
Advanced TV Herstory's host Cynthia Bemis Abrams takes listeners on a deep dive into the profound connections between television, feminism,...
MeTV Exec Neal Sabin on Classic and Comfort Television
TV historian and host Cynthia Bemis Abrams welcomes Neal Sabin, Vice Chairman of Weigel Broadcasting, for a conversation about the enduring...
Minnesota's TV Legacy: Women, News & Cultural Power
Lifelong Minnesotan and veteran podcaster Cynthia Bemis Abrams reflects on Minnesota's outsized influence on American television, journalism...
Cable TV Profiles Regina Jones, Iconic "Soul" Founder
TV herstorian Cynthia Bemis Abrams spotlights Regina Jones, a pioneering media entrepreneur who made history as the first Black woman to pub...
The Donna Reed Show: Feminism, Legacy & Innovation
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams welcomes Mary Owen, daughter of Golden Age film and TV icon Donna Reed, to explore how The Donna Reed Show (1958–1...
Dr. Quinn Creator Beth Sullivan on Feminist Storytelling
Award-winning showrunner Beth Sullivan joins host Cynthia Bemis Abrams for a deep dive into the creation and legacy of Dr. Quinn, Medicine W...
Postcards From LA: A TV Feminist's Hollywood Tour
TV herstorian Cynthia Bemis Abrams reports back from a star-studded week in Los Angeles, where she met creators, paid tribute to icons, and...
Hunter, Fame and Feminism with Stepfanie Kramer
Cynthia Bemis Abrams sits down with actor and singer Stepfanie Kramer at the Paley Center for Media to revisit her trailblazing role as Sgt....
How TV Taught Us About Sexual Harassment
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams connects the dots between TV, feminism, and workplace protections in this powerful episode inspired by her law rev...
11 Years of Podcasting: Elsie Escobar on Growth & Grit
Celebrate 11 years of Advanced TV Herstory with host Cynthia Bemis Abrams and special guest Elsie Escobar, Podcast Hall of Famer and co-foun...
Georgia Jeffries: Writing TV, Fiction & Feminist Stories
Award-winning writer and professor Georgia Jeffries joins Cynthia Bemis Abrams to reflect on her pioneering work in television and screenwri...
Murder She Wrote, Lansbury & the Power of Cozy Mysteries
Why do cozy mysteries still dominate the mystery genre, decades after their prime? Cynthia Bemis Abrams welcomes Prof. Bridget Kies of Oakla...
TV's Funniest Women: Past, Present & Future
From Lucille Ball to Tina Fey, from Joan Rivers to Margaret Cho, women have been rewriting the rules of comedy for decades — and they're not...
The Epic Career of Connie Chung: Representation & Resilience
Look no further than TV news anchor Connie Chung's groundbreaking career for the textbook definition of representation. Host Cynthia Bemis A...
TV Cooking Show Pioneer Julia Child feat. Julie Cohen
Cynthia Bemis Abrams sits down with Oscar-nominated documentary director Julie Cohen to explore her career in network TV journalism and film...
Original Media Influencer: Eleanor Roosevelt
In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams is joined by author Angela Beauchamp to explore how Eleanor Roosevelt, a...
SNL's Gilda Radner: A Life Celebrated in Film
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams and filmmaker Lisa D'Apolito pick up the conversation about documentaries, this time about Gilda Radner and the 20...