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Enjoy this discussion as Advanced TV Herstory host Cynthia Bemis Abrams chats with Susan Silver, noted TV comedy writer. Cynthia probes Susan about her experience writing on The Mary Tyler…
In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams takes listeners on a reflective journey through the podcast’s inaugural year. She shares insights on the challenges and triumphs…
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams explores the 15th (final) season of NBC’s “ER” and the accomplished Angela Bassett’s presence as a lead character of the ensemble cast. The drama begins with…
TV Herstory was made for a number of reasons in 1992, when CBS’ Murphy Brown (1988-98) proceeded with an unplanned pregnancy. Advanced TV Herstory host Cynthia Bemis Abrams explores the…
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…