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Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams considers the backstory of the creation of the hit buddy-cop series, Cagney & Lacey (1982-1988) to be essential feminist knowledge. Cynthia provides insights into the creative…
Advanced TV Herstory host Cynthia Bemis Abrams finds influence and representation throughout the depths of television, including the animated series, The Power Puff Girls (1998-2004). As Third Wave Feminism took…
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams provides the long overdue look at the primary women characters of Emmy award-winning series Hill Street Blues. Characters Lucy Bates (uniformed police officer) played by Betty…
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams frames the appearance of the prime time serial drama genre of the 1970s, which began with Dallas and included Falcon Crest, Knots Landing, Dynasty and The…
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams celebrates the early career and influence of Debbie Allen, the groundbreaking actor, choreographer, director, producer, and businesswoman. This episode explores her journey from Howard University to…
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams celebrates the classic coming-of-age drama My So-Called Life (1994-1995)and its creator and writer, Winnie Holzman. The Gen X drama revolves around mothers and daughters and has…
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams recounts the heyday of feminism, when tennis ace Billie Jean King accepted the challenge to play the aging men’s champion Bobbie Riggs in a prime time…
Longtime Betty White fan, Advanced TV Herstory host Cynthia Bemis Abrams reviews the career and actions of the accomplished comedian and actor, Betty White. Working from Betty’s own memoirs, Cynthia…
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams examines the TNT original series that starred Kyra Sedgwick as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson. Cynthia puts her leadership professor hat on to highlight the character’s…
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams takes a feminist deep dive into Sports Night, Aaron Sorkin’s fast-paced workplace comedy that lasted just two seasons. The series, starring Felicity Huffman, Josh Charles, Peter…