Cynthia Bemis Abrams

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Women Who Raise Us – A Tribute From Victoria Rowell

 In this special Mother’s Day episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams explores the...
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Daytime TV Pioneer Agnes Nixon: Shaping Soap Opera Storytelling

Daytime dramas were a big part of my teen years. I learned a lot producing...
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First of many chats with daytime drama scholar, Dr. Elana Levine

Back in 2017, I connected with daytime dramas with television scholar Dr. Elana Levine, of...
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Emmy Winner Cady McClain: From Star to Director – Part 2

As odd as it seems, a COVID lockdown highlight was a rich and deep conversation...
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Feminist Lessons from The Judy Garland Show: Part 5

Without question, the podcast series from 2019, where I interviewed Garland scholar Angela Ingersoll about...
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Iconic Guests & Duets of The Judy Garland Show: Part 4

It's always think of the holidays as a time to enjoy classic television. Episode 5.4...
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Wild Network Demands: The Judy Garland Show Falters Part 3

Six years later, this series on The Judy Garland Show, that I recorded from a fabulous...
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Shari Lewis’ Reinventions: A Documentary on Legacy and Talent

A definite highlight of this year was discussing the compelling documentary Shari and Lambchop with Mallory Lewis...
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Framing Judy Garland’s Feminist Life Via Her TV Show: Part 2

We don't often associate Judy Garland with feminism, but when examined, Judy Garland's feminist life...
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Judy Garland’s TV Breakthrough: The Judy Garland Show’s Impact

In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, I dive into the fascinating world of Judy Garland’s...