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TV, Power and the Shows That Shape Us
Season 12 Episode 12
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams interviews playwright, producer, actor, and author Domenica Feraud about the lasting influence of television on identity, r…
14 hours ago
Representation with Caroline Heldman
Season 12 Episode 11
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams speaks with Caroline Heldman, PhD, about the power of media to shape cultural change and the political imagination. They ex…
1 month ago
Linda Kelsey on Lou Grant, MASH & Acting
Season 12 Episode 10
Minnesota-born actor Linda Kelsey reflects on her television career, including her role as reporter Billie Newman on Lou Grant (1977–1982) and her gu…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Killing Eve: Queering the Thriller
Season 12 Episode 9
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams interviews Dr. Clare Sears about her upcoming book on Killing Eve for Wayne State University Press’s TV Milestone Series.
Dr…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Storytelling and Feminism: A TV Journey
Season 12 Episode 8
Summer means the anniversary episode of Advanced TV Herstory. Cynthia Bemis Abrams reflects on the journey of her podcast, sharing insights and stori…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Backbone and Boundaries: Unscripted Talk Show Lessons
Season 12 Episode 7
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams examines the pivotal moments in TV talk show history where hosts overstepped boundaries and guests were challenged to stand…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Denise Nicholas: Trailblazing Actor & Writer
Season 12 Episode 6
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams speaks with Denise Nicholas, the iconic actress and writer known for her roles in Room 222 (1969-75) and In the Heat of the…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Epstein Vibes: Unpacking 90s Sitcoms & Cultural Shifts
Season 12 Episode 5
Advanced TV Herstory's host Cynthia Bemis Abrams takes listeners on a deep dive into the profound connections between television, feminism, and broad…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Epstein Vibes: Unpacking 90s Sitcoms and Cultural Shifts
Season 12 Episode 5
Advanced TV Herstory host Cynthia Bemis Abrams takes listeners on a survey of the connections between television, feminism, and broader cultural and …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
MeTV Exec Neal Sabin on Classic and Comfort Television
Season 12 Episode 4
TV historian and host Cynthia Bemis Abrams welcomes Neal Sabin, Vice Chairman of Weigel Broadcasting, for a conversation about the enduring popularit…
7 months, 2 weeks ago