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Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams considers the backstory of the creation of the hit buddy-cop series, Cagney & Lacey (1982-1988) to be essential feminist knowledge. Cynthia provides insights into the creative process and patience that defied network and production preferences, making the series stronger with every setback. Cynthia explains the roles of producers Barney Rosenzweig, Barbara Avedon and Barbara Corday and how they nearly didn't break through a television glass ceiling and change television.