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Storytelling & Feminism: A TV Journey
Jul 6, 2026
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Jun 10, 2026
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Denise Nicholas: Trailblazing Actor & Writer
May 13, 2026
35m 24s
Epstein Vibes: Unpacking 90s Sitcoms & Cultural Shifts
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| 7/6/26 |  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 and stories that shaped episodes during the past year. She revisits instances from interviews and correspondence that fortify her examination of storytelling through TV, and how it documents social progress and challenges.Highlights:Gratitude and Community: Cynthia expresses her appreciation for the loyal listeners and contributors who have supported the podcast throughout its journey.Impact of Broadcasting: Discussions with guests like Neil Sabin and Alissa Shapiro from Weigel Broadcasting explore the enduring power of cable TV in shaping cultural narratives.Influential Women in TV: Cynthia shares conversations with actors such as Stepfanie Kramer, Denise Nicholas, and Jonelle Allen, highlighting the role of feminism and progressive writing in classic TV series like Hunter, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, In the Heat of the Night and Room 222.Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman: Cynthia plugs the 2025 interview about Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman with creator Beth Sullivan, about her approach to using history to tell universal stories with a moral twist.Navigating AI and SEO: Cynthia candidly discusses the challenges posed by AI and SEO in the podcasting world, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and originality.Personal Reflections: Heartfelt thanks to family and colleagues who have inspired and supported the podcast's mission.Episodes Mentioned:Denise Nicholas; Trailblazing Actor & Writerhttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/62ef89a3-220d-452b-9a08-bad38d976087.mp3Dr. Quinn Creator Beth Sullivan on Feminist Storytellinghttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8bd5fcc8-c74d-4a63-8eaa-32df63503145.mp3Hunter, Fame & Feminism with Stepfanie Kramerhttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fa19d380-cfdf-4b17-9c43-75d8ee28a070.mp3The Donna Reed Show: Feminism, Legacy & Innovation (Mary Owen)https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/17aa1f7e-5795-46ba-bdae-7a5344b18944.mp3Cable TV Profiles Regina Jones, Iconic “Soul” Founder (Alissa Shapiro)https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/70d9fdac-6513-45a9-8336-6b10882d127d.mp3MeTV Exec Neal Sabin on Classic & Comfort TVhttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8493b35a-d505-4c3a-9008-55f55c0c3f70.mp3Minnesota’s TV Legacy: Women, News & Cultural Powerhttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/93855928-091e-49c5-89cd-6421967e8a99.mp3CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/TIMESTAMPS[00:37] Anniversary 2026[02:37] Reviews and discoverability[03:59] Guests in 2025-2026[06:51] Operation Metro Surge[07:52] The listener experience and website upgrade[10:01] AI and SEO[13:27] Protecting artists and creativity[16:56] Mission and family | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 |  Backbone and Boundaries: Unscripted Talk Show Lessons✨ | talk show historymedia training+4 | — | The Dick Cavett ShowCNN+4 | — | talk showsboundaries+5 | — | 30m 15s | |
| 5/13/26 |  Denise Nicholas: Trailblazing Actor & Writer✨ | television historyrepresentation of Black women+3 | Denise Nicholas | Finding HomeFreshwater Road+2 | — | Denise NicholasCynthia Bemis Abrams+7 | — | 35m 24s | |
| 4/15/26 |  Epstein Vibes: Unpacking 90s Sitcoms & Cultural Shifts✨ | 90s sitcomscultural shifts+3 | — | Advanced TV HerstoryGawker+2 | — | Epstein filespower dynamics+2 | — | 30m 19s | |
| 3/16/26 |  MeTV Exec Neal Sabin on Classic & Comfort Television✨ | classic televisioncomfort TV+4 | Neal Sabin | MeTVCatchy Comedy+14 | — | MeTVCatchy Comedy+8 | — | 45m 13s | |
| 2/7/26 |  Minnesota's TV Legacy: Women, News & Cultural Power✨ | Minnesotatelevision+3 | — | My Life in High HeelsAdvanced TV Herstory+4 | MinnesotaMinneapolis | empathycivic awareness+3 | — | 18m 23s | |
| 1/20/26 |  Cable TV Profiles Regina Jones, Iconic "Soul" Founder✨ | Regina JonesSOUL Newspaper+3 | Alissa Shapiro | SOUL NewspaperWho in the Hell is Regina Jones?+7 | — | media entrepreneursoul music+3 | — | 22m 42s | |
| 1/2/26 |  The Donna Reed Show: Feminism, Legacy & Innovation✨ | The Donna Reed Showfeminism+4 | Mary Owen | The Donna Reed ShowCYNTHIA BEMIS ABRAMS AND+9 | Iowa | Donna ReedTV mom+3 | — | 41m 17s | |
| 12/8/25 |  Dr. Quinn Creator Beth Sullivan on Feminist Storytelling✨ | feminist storytellingfemale characters+3 | Beth SullivanJonelle Allen | Dr. Quinn, Medicine WomanThe Trials of Rosie O'Neill+6 | — | Dr. Quinn, Medicine WomanThe Trials of Rosie O'Neill+3 | — | 45m 25s | |
| 11/6/25 |  Postcards From LA: A TV Feminist's Hollywood Tour✨ | women in HollywoodTV history+3 | Georgia JeffriesBeth Sullivan+1 | Writers Guild of America WestWGAW+6 | Los AngelesHollywood+1 | Writers Guild of America WestForever Hollywood Cemetery+2 | — | 25m 12s | |
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| 10/11/25 |  Hunter, Fame and Feminism with Stepfanie Kramer✨ | famefeminism+3 | Stepfanie Kramer | Hunterthe Paley Center for Media+2 | Hollywood | Sgt. Dee Dee McCallcultural legacy+3 | — | 39m 05s | |
| 9/3/25 |  How TV Taught Us About Sexual Harassment✨ | sexual harassmentfeminism+3 | — | Power Plays: Women and Progressive Television Battle Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment in the 20th CenturySenate+3 | — | quid pro quoAnita Hill+3 | — | 22m 28s | |
| 8/5/25 |  11 Years of Podcasting: Elsie Escobar on Growth & Grit✨ | podcastingtechnology+3 | Elsie Escobar | She PodcastsGrowth & Grit+1 | California | independent podcastingLatina leader+2 | — | 33m 22s | |
| 7/2/25 |  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 screenwriting. From her early magazine articles to Emmy-winning work on Cagney & Lacey, China Beach and Sisters, Jeffries reveals how she broke into Hollywood's writers' rooms and built a career defined by dramatic integrity and feminist storytelling.Georgia discusses:Her transition from journalism to writing TV scripts on spec;Championing women writers through her work with the Writers Guild;Launching USC's first undergrad screenwriting thesis program; andHow writing fiction compares to TV script writing.Learn more about her 2024 novel The Younger Girl, based on real events in Illinois at https://georgiajeffries.com/Referenced episodes with Cagney & Lacey and Lou Grant writer April Smith:TV Writer April Smith on Lou Grant & Storytellinghttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/646f4a94-f444-4ab9-b351-058a23238b0f.mp3Mrs. America & TV's Dimensional Feminismhttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e0f75b62-4be6-4857-9a15-cf9fe3f5465c.mp3 | — | ||||||
| 6/5/25 |  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 Oakland University for an insightful conversation exploring the fan favorite series Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996) and the enduring appeal of the cozy crime format.Explore:Angela Lansbury's legacy as the iconic Jessica Fletcher;How Murder, She Wrote exemplifies the cozy mystery genre across TV and books;The academic relevance of the Wayne State University Press's TV Milestone Series;Why female-driven mysteries and older women protagonists remain culturally powerful; andMurder, She Wrote's influence on Hallmark mysteries, true crime fandom, and TikTok sleuths.With real-life insights from a TV scholar, fan anecdotes, and an acknowledgment of the series' reboot potential, this episode offers a smart and nostalgic look at why Murder, She Wrote still matters.Bridget Kies: "Murder, She Wrote was popular at a really important time in TV history, when everything about TV was changing. It started before those changes and ended in the middle of them. It tells us so much about TV's transitions from the early '80s to the mid-'90s.Resources: Kies, Bridget (2023). Murder, She Wrote (TV Milestone Series), Wayne State University Press https://wsupress.wayne.edu/9780814350119/CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/ | — | ||||||
| 5/3/25 |  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 done yet. Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams is joined by Lynn Harris, founder of Gold Comedy, to explore the legacy and future of funny women on TV. Together, they dissect the comedic influence of legends like Mary Tyler Moore, Moms Mabley, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus — and discuss why shows like SNL still present challenges for women today. With a nod to streaming, social media, and evolving industry gatekeepers, this episode dives into how women and non-binary creatives are shaping the next chapter of television comedy.Background & Mentions Gold Comedy – https://goldcomedy.com/Book recommendations:Joan Rivers (1986) Enter Talking and Carol Burnett (2011) This Time TogetherLearn more about Moms Mabley https://nmaahc.si.edu/moms-mableyTV series Ellen (1994-98) S.4, e 22 The Puppy Episode https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xnty3f WI Public Radio interview with Hacks creators https://www.wpr.org/culture/hacks-co-creators-on-their-emmy-winning-comedy-showCONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORY & subscribe to the newsletter: https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/Bluesky Social - @cynthiabemisabrams.bsky.socialYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory | — | ||||||
| 4/1/25 |  The Epic Career of Connie Chung: Representation & Resilience | Cynthia says,"There's no better definition of representation than the career of Connie Chung."Look no further than TV news anchor Connie Chung's groundbreaking career for the textbook definition of representation. Advanced TV Herstory host Cynthia Bemis Abrams explores Chung's impact as a trailblazing Chinese-American journalist through the lens of her 2024 book, Connie, A Memoir.Revisit Chung's rise through national television journalism, her lasting legacy, and her influence on American culture—including the surprise moment during her 2024 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson. Cynthia also reflects on Chung's open letter in The Washington Post, written in support of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford during the Kavanaugh hearings, and how Chung's career helped define resilience in the face of systemic barriers.The Kelly Clarkson Show Nov. 2024 https://youtu.be/9j97G7bXwCw?si=oTiCc-sXcauJUkpi Chung's open letter in The Washington Post as reported in Time Magazine https://time.com/5414736/connie-chung-letter/Resources or Mentions:Top of the Morning: Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV (2014) by Brian StelterConnie: A Memoir https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/connie-chung/connie/9781668639528/Past Advanced TV Herstory eps about TV news or Connie Chung:The Women Who Reported Watergatehttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/03c5bd3d-4d3b-44b0-a801-3fff167bf26e.mp3On-Air Power of Curry & Pauleyhttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d796fda1-44a1-4705-81de-89c135370b1c.mp3CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/ | — | ||||||
| 3/7/25 |  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 filmmaking. The conversation covers Cohen's path to power as a storyteller, highlighting her work on films about Pauli Murray, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Julia Child.Cohen shares insights into her acclaimed projects, including:RBG (2018), the documentary about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, which gained widespread recognition.My Name is Pauli Murray (2021), the film on the groundbreaking but lesser-known civil rights activist and attorney. Every Body (2023), a documentary about the intersex rights movement and personal narratives.Cynthia and Julie discuss highlights of Julia Child's pioneering influence on television and women's roles in professional kitchens. Cohen provides insight into Child's legacy as a feminist figure and the impact of her political activism, particularly regarding reproductive rights and HIV/AIDS awareness.Julie Cohen actively promotes her latest documentary, The Path Forward (2024).Personal stories shared in the film and their broader significance Julie Cohen's Films: Julia (2021): https://imagine-entertainment.com/documentary/julia/The Path Forward (2024): https://deadline.com/video/the-path-forward-trailer-julie-cohen-mo-husseini-documentary/ My Name is Pauli Murray (2021): https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/sep/15/my-name-is-pauli-murray-review-the-legacy-of-a-fearless-campaignerRBG (2018): https://www.magpictures.com/rbg/Every Body (2023): https://www.focusfeatures.com/every-bodyTo book a screening of A Path Forward : https://grasshopperfilm.com/By Spring 2025, A Path Forward will be available on paid streaming channels, including Apple+.CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/ | — | ||||||
| 2/6/25 |  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 trailblazing communicator, shaped early public affairs programming. They discuss Roosevelt's prolific media presence, from her "My Day" newspaper column and radio broadcasts to her groundbreaking television appearances.The conversation highlights how Roosevelt's political influence extended beyond her time as First Lady, using media to engage the public and advocate for change. Angela Beauchamp shares insights from her book Eleanor Roosevelt on Screen: The First Lady's Appearances in Film and Television, 1932-1962, that details the evolution of Roosevelt's on-screen presence (hair, wardrobe and sets!) and her pioneering role as a media influencer.Referenced Series & Networks:Meet the Press Prospects of Mankind (1959–1962)Mrs. Roosevelt Meets the Public (1950–1951)Today with Mrs. Roosevelt (1950)Related Episodes of Advanced TV Herstory: FLOTUS on TV: Roosevelt & Ford (1.25)https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e7c53b72-bca7-4434-bc6e-08607b60c48a.mp3Resources: Media History Project https://mediahistoryproject.org/Eleanor Roosevelt on Screen: The First Lady's Appearances in Film and Television, 1932–1962 by Angela Beauchamp https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/eleanor-roosevelt-on-screen/ Pastor Hall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastor_Hall Blanche Wiesen Cook (ER biographer) https://blanchewcook.com/Eleanor Roosevelt Paper's Project at George Washington University https://erpapers.columbian.gwu.edu/CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/ | — | ||||||
| 1/25/25 |  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 2018 film, Love, Gilda. In fall 2024, Lisa was a guest along with Mallory Lewis to discuss the documentary, Shari and Lamb Chop.Cynthia and Lisa explore Lisa's journey from acting to filmmaking and why Lisa uses her talents to tell the stories of women whose accomplishments and impact have been overlooked. They discuss Gilda's diaries, comedians interviewed for the film like Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolf, Bill Hader and Melissa McCarthy and how Lisa built trust with Gilda's friends and family to obtain access to private archives.The film's premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival (NYC) intro by Tina Fey. https://youtu.be/1B44XRFotuo?si=JjYYdMIzU5iG0QHzDVD: Love, Gilda https://www.target.com/p/love-gilda-dvd-2018/-/A-90690431Book: It's Always Something, by Gilda Radner (1989) https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Its-Always-Something/Gilda-Radner/9781439148860Advanced TV Herstory 2024 episode on film, Shari and Lamb Chophttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2a27a3c3-a623-4099-9b0c-bd8a345a907f.mp3CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/ | — | ||||||
| 12/23/24 |  A Trip to NYC's Paley Center: Revisiting Battle of the Sexes | Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams takes you to The Paley Center for Media in New York City, exploring its role in preserving television history and hosting key industry events like PaleyFest.Cynthia dives into The Paley Archive during her visit, recounting her observations while watching the iconic 1973 broadcast of Billie Jean King versus Bobby Riggs in the historic "Battle of the Sexes." Listen in as Cynthia unpacks the significance of the archive, her first searches in the database, and her candid reactions to Howard Cosell's commentary alongside Rosie Casals and Gene Scott.Episode Resources Battle of the Sexes: King vs. Riggs 1973 (1.6) - https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/caebe101-cf7f-4cbc-9491-0533166381bd.mp3TV's Smiling Feminist: Dinah Shore -https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4e17ef34-fd00-41dc-8296-b6721ec0624b.mp3The Paley Center for Media Website - https://www.paleycenter.org/YouTube 1973 broadcast of tennis match https://youtu.be/R9C5XNREzNg?si=4O9Nv5K8ynL30ur0 CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/ | — | ||||||
| 11/27/24 |  Comfort TV: Finding Joy with Karly Beaumont | Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams speaks with Karly Beaumont, creator of Core Temp Arts and contributor to TV Movie Mistress, about the comforting power of television. As a Dominican native and lifelong creative, Karly shares her journey as a podcaster and media critic, offering insights into how shows like Bluey, You're the Worst, and UnREAL are her emotional touchstones during challenging times.Cynthia and Karly probe ways to navigate this time of uncertainty, including listening to understand and recognizing signs of fear. Damian Ali of TalkTeaV contributes a timely message about inclusion and storytelling in today's TV landscape. TTalkTeaV by Damian Ali https://www.talkteav.com/Core Temp Arts Network's Talking Shondaland podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-shondaland/id918881317 TV Movie Mistress Podcast https://tvmoviemistress.wordpress.com/ Guest & Host Information:Karly Beaumont: Instagram @karlyvision | Bluesky @karlybeaumont.bsky.socialDamian Ali: TalkTeaV https://www.talkteav.com/CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/ | — | ||||||
| 10/17/24 |  Shari Lewis' Reinventions: A Documentary on Legacy and Talent | In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams discusses the compelling documentary Shari and Lambchop with Mallory Lewis and director Lisa D’Apolito (Love, Gilda).The film chronicles Shari Lewis' life and her constant reinvention across a variety of roles—TV show host, magician, dancer, singer, actress, author, and even symphony conductor. Featuring archival footage and interviews, this documentary uncovers the multifaceted talent of Shari Lewis, including her work as a feminist, philosopher, and visionary in children’s television. Sesame Street’s Megan Piphus Peace provides a generational perspective on Shari Lewis’ enduring influence and creative genius.CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/ | — | ||||||
| 9/11/24 |  June and Pepper: Early 70s LGBTQ+ Allyship | In the last 10-20 years, attitudes toward LGBTQ+ people in America have shifted due to more positive visibility and evolving cultural norms. Cynthia takes a look at two moments from 1970s television that revealed glimpses of LGBTQ+ allyship—a talk show moment and a 1974 episode of Police Woman.In 1970, June Lockhart appeared on The Virginia Graham Show and stopped the hostess in her tracks, pushing back on stereotypes and tropes common for the time. And the story of how a 54-year-old clip is available for viewing is its own testament to advocacy. LGBTQ+ scholar and media documentarian Steven Capsuto's book, Alternate Channels, helped Cynthia connect the June Lockhart dot to an episode of Police Woman.Capsuto's book is an essential work for every media, gender, and social justice scholar. He traces television and even radio's early depiction of mostly gay characters and the absence of lesbians. His book also details the LGBTQ+ community's organization and support from straight allies that fought against distorted and ugly depictions of gay and lesbian characters in television and film for more than 75 years.The overall trend in American society has been toward greater understanding and support for LGBTQ+ people and this is, to a significant degree, the result of advocates and allies pushing for more positive and diverse characterizations in popular culture. Television largely ignored lesbians until the 1970s and even then, the characters were bitter, violent, and unstable. With just a few sentences, June Lockhart, in real life, and Angie Dickinson, as Sgt. Pepper Anderson, showed viewers the power of LGBTQ+ allyship.STEVEN CAPSUTO Website - http://alternatechannels.net/Alternate Channels, 20th Anniversary Revised Edition (2020) by Steven Capsuto http://alternatechannels.net/book/MENTIONS June Lockhart, Virginia Graham, Angie Dickinson, Rev. Troy Perry, Art Metrano, Donna Mills, Lois Nettleton, Randy Wicker, Judy Garland, Meet Me in St. Louis, Lassie, Lost in Space, Petticoat Junction, General Hospital, Quincy M.E., Police Woman, The Bold Ones, Medical Center, Charlie's Angels, Cagney & Lacey, The Kinsey Report, Stonewall, HIV/AIDS, Metropolitan Community ChurchCLIPS The Virginia Graham Show, with June Lockhart and Rev. Troy Perry (1970) https://youtu.be/Xm2q-F6FdoY?si=35Z6kF8pN4rQotjd Police Woman, Flowers of Evil, S1E8 (1974) https://youtu.be/o6oBmnhsblA?si=U-_5nIvhYSQyLLPoCONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/ | — | ||||||
| 8/16/24 |  Reliving 80s TV, feat. 80s TV Ladies | "One look comparing TV from the early part of the 80s to the latter years reveals A LOT of change - technology, sophistication and subject matter most immediately come to mind," Cynthia observes.Advanced TV Herstory host Cynthia Bemis Abrams loves to talk TV. "I really enjoy every exchange with Susan [Lambert] and Sharon [Johnson], otherwise known as the 80s TV Ladies. When their podcast, 80s TV Ladies, launched, they invited me to be a guest. It was a blast and over the last two years, the two podcasts have furthered a shared exploration of how women have been represented on television."Cynthia notes the impact that representation has had on society as a whole and females, of all ages, in particular. Like Advanced TV Herstory, The 80s TV Ladies podcast features interviews and analyzes the work of women and men both in front of and behind the camera.As podcasters, Susan and Sharon aim to help listeners understand how culture shapes television shows we watch and, in turn, how those shows shape our culture. Listen in on this engaging and informative look behind the scenes as we discuss the motivations, joys, and challenges of creating podcasts that highlight the contributions of women in television.80s TV LADIES ContactsWebsite – 80s TV Ladies - https://www.80stvladies.com/Website – 134 West - https://134west.biz/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/80sTVLadies/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/80stvladies/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@80stvladiesPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/80sTVLadies Awards 2024 Women in Podcasting, Nominee in Entertainment –MENTIONS Podcast Episodes 80s TV Ladies (24 May 2023) – Advanced TV Herstory w/ Cynthia Bemis Abrams, Part One - https://www.80stvladies.com/episode/episode-201-welcome-to-season-2-advanced-tv-herstory-w-cynthia-bemis-abram-part-180s TV Ladies (31 May 2023) – Advanced TV Herstory w/ Cynthia Bemis Abrams, Part Two - https://www.80stvladies.com/episode/episode-202-advanced-tv-herstory-aw-cynthia-bemis-abrams-part-twoWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus (11 Apr 2023) – Jane Fonda on Female Friendships - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jane-fonda-on-female-friendships/id1678559416?i=1000608248297ShowsBuffy the Vampire Slayer, Cagney and Lacey, China Beach, Designing Women, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Grey's Anatomy, Lou Grant, My So-Called Life, Murphy Brown, Remington Steele, and Scarecrow and Mrs. KingPeople Annie Potts, Barney Rosenzweig, Diane English, Eilish Zebrasky, Eugenie Ross-Leming, Geena Davis, Jean Smart, Juanita Bartlett, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, Melissa Roth, Neema Barnette, Sergio Perez, Sharon Gless, Shonda Rhimes, Stephanie Zimbalist, and Tyne DalyBooksBacklash: The Undeclared War Against American Women by Susan Faludi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backlash:_The_Undeclared_War_Against_American_WomenLou Grant: The Making of TV's Top Newspaper Drama by Douglass K. Daniel – https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/288376.Douglass_K_Daniel CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/ | — | ||||||
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