Episode Details

In 1994, Margaret Cho made TV history as the star of All-American Girl, the first network sitcom with an all-Asian-American cast. In this conversation with Ashley Pacini of The Reel Women and Cynthia Bemis Abrams of Advanced TV Herstory, Cho reflects on the series' groundbreaking legacy and how representation in Hollywood has (and hasn't) evolved.

The discussion explores:

• Lessons from All-American Girl and its cultural significance;
• How white allies can better support underrepresented creatives;
• Building a stronger PoC talent pipeline; and
• Surviving and adapting as a stand-up comedian during COVID lockdown.

Cho also shares advice from her decades in comedy, writing, and production by offering insights for anyone working toward greater diversity and equity in entertainment.

Resources and shoutouts:

The Margaret Cho Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-margaret-cho/id1470515305)

Margaret Cho's memoir I'm the One That I Want (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28356.I_m_the_One_That_I_Want)

Margaret Cho Official Website (https://margaretcho.com/)

The Reel Women (https://thereelwomen.com/)

Arcus Behavioral Health & Wellness (https://www.arcusbehavioralhealth.com/)

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PRODUCTION

Podcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/

Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/

Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/