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Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams revisits the hit medical drama series ER (1994-2009) to determine how well it’s held up after its original run. Cynthia was a big fan of the…
MTV launched many careers beyond the original five VJs. Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams details the talented women creatives had a new outlet at the intersection of video, musical and visual…
In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams provides a compelling analysis of Anita Hill’s historic testimony before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee in 1991. Hill’s statements…
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams walks through the high and low points of women television detective characters. Detectives followed the emergence of women in title roles of series, which happened at…
In this heartfelt episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams honors the remarkable life and career of Anna “Patty” Duke. Just weeks before Duke’s unexpected passing, Cynthia reflects…
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams concludes, “it’s all in the sound!” Cynthia’s explains First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt immense influence through media. Eleanor pioneering and prolific communication came through her radio shows…
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams welcomes Dr. Wendy Burns-Ardolino, author of TV Female Foursomes and Their Fans, to discuss the groundbreaking 1989 Designing Women (1986–1993) episode, “They Shoot Fat Women, Don’t…
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams welcomes Wendy Burns-Ardolino, PhD and professor at Grand Valley State University (MI) to discuss her study of the four-female character construct found in television sitcoms. Burns-Ardolino’s…
No podcast on women in television is complete without a long hard look at the life and career of Lucille Ball. Advanced TV Herstory host Cynthia Bemis Abrams found that…
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams explores Diana Ross’ legendary 1983 Central Park concert, where music and leadership carried the day amidst a torrential downpour. Discover how Ross captivated a bi-racial crowd,…