In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams explores the feminist legacy of Dinah Shore—singer, TV icon, and unlikely trailblazer for women’s rights. Discover how Dinah used her power and platform in 1950s and ’60s television to elevate Black artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole, and later transformed women’s golf by creating opportunities and boosting prize money through televised tournaments.

Plus, hear a reflection on Shore’s impact through a modern lens, including a look at The Dinah—now the world’s largest queer and lesbian music festival.

• Dinah Shore’s rise from radio to TV stardom
• Her progressive push for racial equality on air
• The link between televised golf and gender pay equity
• The modern-day legacy of The Dinah

YouTube (Audio Only):
https://youtu.be/ooK_W9tM6Hs?si=c7PRQy-Ak4cQoovj