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On this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, we connect the dots between TV and feminism with American culture and politics by remembering the 1979 television miniseries, Backstairs at the White…
As we wrap up our two-part In Memoriam for 2022 by honoring women women in television who died this past year. Some are famous names and faces, but we also…
Our In Memoriam episodes have become an annual tradition. As the universe of known, talented women in TV gets larger every year, so too does the number of women that…
In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams welcomes Mallory Lewis, daughter of legendary puppeteer Shari Lewis, for an engaging discussion about her book, Shari Lewis and…
Angela Lansbury’s remarkable career spanned generations and mediums — from her early days at MGM to her iconic portrayal of Jessica Fletcher in Murder, She Wrote. In this tribute episode,…
Welcome to the anniversary episode of Advanced TV Herstory! This week marks 7 years since the inception of the podcast, and we’re celebrating by reflecting on the past year’s content,…
In celebration of Liza Minnelli’s 50-year legacy since the Academy-award winning film Cabaret, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams explores the powerhouse performer’s enduring influence on television and stage. Drawing from moments…
It’s a rare TV series that offers Cold War espionage with an 80s feminist touch. The Americans (FX, 2013-2018) gave us a new form of anti-hero in Elizabeth Jennings, played…
It’s the new year and Advanced TV Herstory host Cynthia Bemis Abrams recounts the lives and careers of talented TV women who died in 2021. While some died unexpectedly of…
In this second part of the two-episode series, Advanced TV Herstory host Cynthia Bemis Abrams continues her deep discussion with poet, author, and professor Shayla Lawson about Diana Ross’ unforgettable…