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TV writer and producer April Smith returns to chat with host Cynthia Bemis Abrams about layered storytelling, the politics of representation, and what it means to write truthfully in different…
Dr. Elana Levine and Advanced TV Herstory host Cynthia Bemis Abrams wrap up this engaging four-part series by examining the downfall of daytime dramas. They discuss the economic pressures, evolving…
Podcast Episode Description Daytime dramas reshaped TV herstory, tackling complex societal issues such as adoptions, reproductive rights, and rape. Dr. Elana Levine provides insights into how soap operas mirrored social…
Podcast Episode Description In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams continues the conversation with Dr. Elana Levine, author of Her Stories: Daytime Soap Opera and US…
Podcast Episode Description: In the first episode of the Her Stories series, Cynthia Bemis Abrams and Dr. Elana Levine explore the history of soap operas and their cultural significance. They…
Some of the freshest works on TV today are the result of screen adaptations of best selling novels. Abbe Wright of Penguin Random House, who is also podcast host of…
In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams continues her conversation with Emmy Award-winning actress Cady McClain. Best known for her iconic role as Dixie Cooney on…
In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams sits down with Emmy Award-winning actress Cady McClain to explore her groundbreaking career in daytime television. Best known for…
L.A. Law (1986-94) lived a glamorous, full life. The series pilot, written by Steven Bochco (Hill Street Blues) and Terry Louise Fisher (writer/producer of Cagney & Lacey), when viewed today…
End of year lists that honor the memories of celebrities and prominent figures are a tradition that this podcast has passed up in recent years. A deeper look at the…