Show Notes:

In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, we celebrate the “Parade of Accomplished Women” by highlighting notable contributions of women in television, both in front of and behind the camera. Co-hosts Cynthia Bemis Abrams and Ashley Pacini delve into the legacies of women who have portrayed themselves on TV or represented the unseen, as well as those who have had prolific careers without becoming household names. This episode is a tribute to their enduring impact on entertainment and culture, showcasing a diverse array of talent across different roles and genres.

Topics Covered
Women Who Portrayed Themselves on TV or Represented the Unseen
Big Names and Their Impact on Television
JourneyWomen: Celebrating long, prolific careers
Under-Recognized Performers and Gender Inequity
Below-the-Line Roles: Highlighting contributions behind the scenes
Women in Television and Variety Shows
In Memoriam: Honoring women who passed away in 2023

THE REEL WOMEN

Ashley Pacini on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleypacini/

Website – https://thereelwomen.com/

Tik Tok – https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelwomen

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thereelwomen/?hl=en

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thereelwomen/

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@thereelwomen

AUDIO CLIPS and REFERENCES
Clips have been edited for length.

Remembering Jacklyn Zeman (General Hospital) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLfhlDtk-x0

Ellen Holly on Being at the March on Washington in 1963 (Foundation Interviews) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Aige_YvQGU

Ellen Holly on her New York Times article “How Black Do You Have to Be?” (Foundation Interviews) –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkEmOWaiWF4

How Black Do You Have to Be (NY Times, 1968) – https://www.nytimes.com/1968/09/15/archives/how-black-do-you-have-to-be-how-black-do-you-have-to-be.html

The Colors of Black (NY Times, 1968) – https://www.nytimes.com/1968/10/06/archives/the-colors-of-black.html