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. Dee Dee McCall on Hunter (1984–1991). Together, they unpack: The cultural legacy of Hunter and its Reagan-era action show peers Kramer's reflections on fame, aging in Hollywood, and leaving the series Her influence as a feminist TV figure and enduring global fan base Behind-the-scenes production realities Life after Hunter: music, stage, and staying connected to fans Honey West, Police Woman, Cagney & Lacey and Hunter - how they reveal progress Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Kramer's work anew, this episode explores the power of representation, resilience, and navigating fame as a woman in a male-dominated genre. CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORY ATVH Newsletter – Website – Podcast Archive – Instagram – Bluesky Social –

You can listen to Hunter, Fame and Feminism with Stepfanie Kramer online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.

Hunter, Fame and Feminism with Stepfanie Kramer is an episode from Advanced TV Herstory |Women in TV |Television History | Feminism by Cynthia Bemis Abrams.

This episode is 39:05 long.

This episode was published on Oct 11, 2025.

Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.

Yes. This page shows related episodes from Advanced TV Herstory |Women in TV |Television History | Feminism when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.