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In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams examines how cable TV disrupted traditional broadcasting, creating new opportunities for women’s stories. Joined by Dr. Amanda Lotz and Emily L. Newman, the conversation dives into the economics of cable, the rise of niche programming, and the industry’s shift to serve specific audiences. Discover how cable provided platforms for female-led narratives, from Mary Tyler Moore to Cagney & Lacey and Grey’s Anatomy. Learn how women in the industry seized these opportunities to reshape media and why it’s crucial to support women’s art and stories in today’s evolving media landscape. Podcast Episode Plot Summary Cable TV revolutionized the media industry by introducing niche programming, breaking the dominance of the "big three" networks, and reshaping how audiences consumed content. In this episode, Cynthia Bemis Abrams is joined by Dr. Amanda Lotz and Emily L. Newman to explore the financial, cultural, and creative implications of this shift

What role does Judy & her series play in TV Herstory? Episode explores women storytelling, persistence, and sexism that serve as modern lessons about the power in and of TV, including one musical number from her December 1963 show, considered historic TV, about which few know. Cynthia and Chicago-based, Emmy-nominated performer and Garland Scholar Angela Ingersoll exchange feminist insight. www.angelaingersoll.com Angela Ingersoll and Joey Luft, Mothers Day 2017 Show (YouTube)  https://youtu.be/dZZzqGnDPdc Coyne Steven Sanders (1990) The Judy Garland Show: Rainbow's End  https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/coyne-steven-sanders-2/rainbows-end-the-judy-garland-show/

Judy's series served as a bridge of American talent, featuring stars of stage and screen at every point in their careers: Barbra Streisand, Ethel Merman, Mickey Rooney, Lena Horne, Lorna Luft, Liza Minelli, Diahann Carroll, June Allyson. These performances give us some moments in art and history allow a viewer to see her as a singer, comic and loving mother. Cynthia and Chicago-based, Emmy-nominated performer and Garland Scholar Angela Ingersoll exchange feminist insight.. www.angelaingersoll.com Lorna Luft (1999) Me and My Shadows  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1061873.Me_and_My_Shadows Coyne Steven Sanders (1990) The Judy Garland Show: Rainbow's End  https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/coyne-steven-sanders-2/rainbows-end-the-judy-garland-show/

Cynthia and Chicago-based, Emmy-nominated performer and Garland Scholar Angela Ingersoll exchange feminist insight into this important television series. Its production value and budget broke records and ushered in a whole new look and feel for TV entertainment. Lack of leadership and network support begs questions that leave Cynthia and Angela perplexed, angry and a bit sad. www.angelaingersoll.com Coyne Steven Sanders (1990) The Judy Garland Show: Rainbow's End  https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/coyne-steven-sanders-2/rainbows-end-the-judy-garland-show/ Advanced TV Herstory 2017 episode Twilight TV Career of Joan Crawford  http://advancedtvherstory.libsyn.com/twilight-tv-career-of-joan-crawford

As we come upon the 50th anniversary of Judy’s passing, one look at the books, plays, and documentaries about her life reveals a certain pattern: primarily written and produced by men. Her life was surrounded by men. Cynthia and Chicago-based, Emmy-nominated performer and Garland Scholar Angela Ingersoll exchange feminist insight, discuss the importance of Judy's musical selections found in the series and marvel at the singer's triumphs and tragedies. www.angelaingersoll.com Coyne Steven Sanders (1990) The Judy Garland Show: Rainbow's End  https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/coyne-steven-sanders-2/rainbows-end-the-judy-garland-show/

In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams dives into the fascinating world of Judy Garland’s short-lived yet legendary CBS variety show, The Judy Garland Show. Joined by Emmy-nominated performer and Judy Garland scholar Angela Ingersoll, this is the first of a five-part series exploring the powerful intersection of TV, feminism, and the entertainment industry. Cynthia and Angela examine Garland's groundbreaking TV debut, why she initially resisted television, and how her concert career rebuilt her confidence, leading to her historic contract with CBS. From dazzling performances alongside stars like Barbra Streisand and Mickey Rooney to behind-the-scenes production challenges, this episode unpacks the sexism and mismanagement that overshadowed Garland's brilliance. Tune in for a deep look at the woman behind the show and the lasting legacy she left on TV history. www.angelaingersoll.com 1955 Ford Star Jubilee TV show  https://youtu.be/m0AzC0cUrjU Coyne Steven Sanders (1990) The Judy Ga

No-spoil review of a rare holiday classic in which two women feature prominently in the plot! Based on Elmo Shroppshire's song of the same name from the mid-90s, the made-for-TV movie's plot and quirkiness may just earn it cult status.

After 40+ years of effort, the number of highly visible women covering TV sports is minuscule. Podcast/radio regular Jim Jax participates in herstoric look at legends & workhorses who made a difference. We discuss their achievements & career paths.

The series Charmed, originally airing from 1998 to 2006 on the WB, can now be seen as a TV classic. Charmed tells the story of the three (sometimes four) Halliwell sisters who discover that they're powerful witches with the duty to fight all matter of evil. With the 2018 reboot of Charmed premiering just earlier this week and declaring itself a "fierce, funny, and feminist reboot of the original," it's a prime opportunity to ask the question: is the original Charmed actually feminist? How does it compare to the reboot? In this episode, we discuss Charmed's roots, its central themes, and the unwavering activism of two of its main actresses, Alyssa Milano and Rose McGowan, in the #MeToo movement. On top of that, we include a very brief history of feminism with reference to an amazing article by Constance Grady written for Vox.com. Enjoy & thanks for listening! Links History of waves of feminism https://www.vox.com/2018/3/20/16955588/feminism-waves-explained-first-second-third-fourth Charmed actresses reac

Actor Briana Venskus of Agents of SHIELD, Grace and Frankie, Walking Dead and Outcast shares oodles of wisdom about fan engagement, progress of LGBTQ storylines & casting and the strength of streaming platforms in attracting transformative writers. Venskus is part of Clexacon, an international LGBTQ women's media experience with major events in Nov. 2018 and April 2019. @thevenskus on Twitter  @Houseof Venskus on IG Clexacon 

Headlines in late summer 2018 caught me at my core - prompting me to realize why we cherish some of the finest writing & acting onTV - from Murphy Brown and Designing Women. We DO need to pay closer attention to the power and influence of media. Linda Bloodworth-Thomason's guest column in The Hollywood Reporter sheds light on her creative exile, suffered at the hands of CBS' Les Moonves. Resources: The Hollywood Reporter Linda Bloodworth-Thomason guest column(Sept 12, 2018) 2016 Podcast episode: Designing Women 1, Bodyshamers 0 2017 Podcast episode: Designing Women's Earnest NYE      

Whether you've ever watched Aaron Sorkin's 1998-2000 classic series Sports Night or not, this episode explains its 2018 relevance and calls for a reboot. We recently reviewed a sexual harassment plot from That Girl (1967) & found a similar scenario in Sports Night... which leads us to pondering the journalism's commitment to changing workplace harassment.   Resources Advanced TV Herstory Episode 3: Sports Night (1998-2000) Advanced TV Herstory Episode 84: That Girl and Sexual Harassment January 2018 Sports Business Daily December 2017 Julie DiCaro June 2018 The Hollywood Reporter June 2018 New York Magazine July 2018 Corporate Dispatch May 2018 Forbes October 2017 ABC News

In taking a look at Jeanine Furino's book All the Single Girls, the lead character single woman caregiver has evolved over 60 years. This episode looks at its historical context of 50s and 60s society as well as 1981's Gimme A Break!, which re-introduced us to a mammy character. Dr. Jennifer Fuller of Miami University of Ohio shares her thoughts.   Jeanine Furino's All the Single Girls Jennifer Fuller, Ph.D, Miami of Ohio 

From Dancing with the Stars to her latest documentary, Nevertheless, Producer, director in both TV & film Sarah Moshman tells stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Join us as we discuss funding, Netflix, representation, worldwide impact, privilege & unity. Learn more about Moshman & her work. 

Women writers & directors bring a distinct lens to their jobs, so too have Dorothy Swanson and Liz Prugh led fan movements in ways that have benefited many. Hear more about how Swanson's "Viewers for Quality Television" grassroots efforts organized fans in the 80s & 90s to encourage and save excellent programming. Liz Prugh and her website, www.PureFandom.com is having similar impact, using a totally different set of tools. LINK https://www.purefandom.com/ Resources: Dorothy Swanson's (2000) book  2018 documentary United We Fan, learn more on Facebook 

America's TV landscape was changing rapidly in the 70s. Popular characters in Norman Lear's portfolio of shows who went on to star in spinoffs. From The Jeffersons to Sanford & Son, black performers created memorable characters, bringing decades of stage and film experience to the small screen. At Indianapolis' Pop Con, June 2018, podcasters Martha Southgate and Jen Edds lend voices in this salute to unsung talent.   Martha from Southgate Media Group  Jen from The Brassy Broadcasting Co.    

Three years since publishing our first episode, we're lighting candles & making a wish. This anniversary edition briefly reviews show changes made this year, with a focus on content about leadership, persistence and achievement. We also share more about the work that goes in, behind-the-scenes, to producing content you'll hear nowhere else. Thank you for listening & making this podcast the best it can be! 365 x 3 thanks to: Jen Edds and David Brown, audio wizards, Catherine Yang, video director Elsie Escobar, podcast consultant those who've been interviewed, consulted or collaborated with us, and most importantly, listeners across 5 continents! Like our theme music? It's Take Me Higher by Jahzzar. Find it at Free Music Archive Copyright: Attribution-ShareAlike: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Season 1 (1966-67) of TV Classic That Girl delivered an all too familiar story line. Guest star Carroll O'Connor played an opera singer with intentions on getting Ann Marie's attention in exchange for an interview. What ensues is a good look at how sexual harassment was written as a conflict by mid-century male writers. Resource: Time Magazine's A Brief History of Sexual Harassment in America Before Anita Hill April 2016 by Sascha Cohen  http://time.com/4286575/sexual-harassment-before-anita-hill/ Marlo Thomas' Growing Up Laughing (2010) Stephen Cole's That Girl: The Unofficial Companion (1999)

This is beyond Green Acres! It's time we talk about complex women characters; those called "unlikable" who strive to do good or carry out justice, but take alternative approaches. Guest Dr. Molly Brost (University of So. Indiana) discusses anti-heroines, top characters, traits & Marvel's Jessica Jones. Also, how streaming and cable have expanded the range of women characters to include action-heroines, anti-heroines and the unlikables.

Author Jeanine Furino shares insight into her term, "Feminerd" and TV's single women characters who best fit the description. We talk about Feminerds that blossom professionally and find love and happiness, like Liz Lemon and Leslie Knope. Furino goes out on a limb about Liz Lemon's impact on workplace fashion. Order Furino's book All the Single Girls