Hunter, Fame and Feminism with Stepfanie Kramer

Hunter, Fame and Feminism with Stepfanie Kramer

From Advanced TV Herstory by Cynthia Bemis Abrams

October 11, 2025 · 39 min · Season 11 · Episode 10

About this episode

Cynthia Bemis Abrams interviews Stepfanie Kramer about her role in Hunter and the impact of fame and feminism in Hollywood.

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 that led her back to music and the stage; Staying connected to fans; Honey West, Police Woman, Cagney & Lacey and Hunter and how they depict progress. CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORY Monthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/ Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/ PRODUCTION Podcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/ Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/ Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/

People in this episode

Host: Cynthia Bemis Abrams

Guest: Stepfanie Kramer

Topics covered

  • fame
  • feminism
  • representation
  • Hollywood
  • action shows

Keywords

  • Sgt. Dee Dee McCall
  • cultural legacy
  • Reagan-era
  • feminist TV figure
  • behind-the-scenes

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Hunter

Books & works: Hunter

Places: Hollywood

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