Norman Lear’s 70s Lady Bench

Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams takes Advanced TV Herstory on the road to Indianapolis’ Pop Con for this live recording about America’s TV landscape was changing rapidly in the 70s. Joined by podcasters Martha Southgate and Jen Edds, enjoy unscripted conversation about popular characters in Norman Lear’s portfolio of shows like All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude and Good Times, and the women stars from those series. Supporting Black women actors from from Sanford & Son and other hits, created memorable characters. This podcast episode delves into these actors’ vast resumes, as they brought decades of stage and film experience to the small screen.