About this episode
Emily Hope Webster discusses her experience playing Harriet on Small Wonder and shares behind-the-scenes stories about female representation on the show.
Emily Hope Webster, once known as Harriet, the redheaded neighbor from Small Wonder, opens up about the painful reality of playing the "annoying" character no one wanted around. Plus, she brings incredible behind-the-scenes stories, including how Marla Pennington (the mom on the show) staged a silent protest to prove that female characters deserved more than just background work. Follow us on Instagram @howrudepodcast & TikTok @howrudetanneritos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Emily Hope Webster
Topics covered
- acting
- behind-the-scenes
- female representation
- television history
- character analysis
Keywords
- Emily Hope Webster
- Small Wonder
- Harriet
- Marla Pennington
- female characters
- television
- acting
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Small Wonder
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