Podcast appearances and mentions of cynthia bemis abrams

Emily and Lauren chat with Chris Revill of the Hey Rhody podcast. They talk about watching nostalgic movies, libraries as third spaces, and the many amazing free events and small businesses in Rhode Island. In the Last Chapter they discuss their favorite Rhode Island books, films, and TV series'. Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the state. We are proud to be a resident partner of the Rhode Island Center for the Book. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its sponsor organizations, or any participants' place of employment. The content of Overdueing It episodes are the property of the individual creators, with permission for Overdueing it to share the content on their podcast feed in perpetuity. Any of the content from the Overdueing podcast cannot be reproduced without express written permission.   Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by Neura-Flow.  Books  Heartbreak is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music by Rob Sheffield  The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore  The Art of Keeping Cool by Janet Taylor Lisle  The Wedding People by Alison Espach  Media  Parks and Recreation (TV series, 2009-2015)  30 Rock (TV series, 2006-2013)  Point Break (film, 1991)  Legally Blonde (film, 2001)  Scrubs (TV series, 2001-2010)  Mean Girls (film, 2004)  The Sandlot (film, 1993)  Free Willy (film, 1993)  Homeward Bound (film, 1993)  The Adventures of Milo and Otis (film, 1986)  Andre (film, 1994)  AirBud (film, 1997)  Abbott Elementary (TV series, 2021 - )  The Muppet Movie (film, 1979)  Casablanca (film, 1942)  Jurassic Park (film, 1993)  Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Into the Spider-Verse (films, 2023)  Dumb and Dumber (film, 1994)  Moonrise Kingdom (film, 2012)  Ella McCay (film, 2025)  The Polka King (film, 2017)  Dan in Real Life (film, 2007)  R.I.P.D. (film, 2013)  Irrational Man (film, 2015)  Knives Out (film, 2019)  Good Burger 2 (film, 2023)  Kenan & Kel (TV series, 1996-2001)  Good Burger (film, 1997)  The Gilded Age (TV series, 2022 - )  The Great Gatsby (film, 1974)  Other  Games:  Super Smash Brothers  Mario Kart  Rocket League  Previous episodes of Overdueing It mentioned in this episode:  Episode 16 – Getting Playful at the Children's Museum  Episode 18 – Exploring TV Herstory with Cynthia Bemis-Abrams  Episode 10 – Adventure Awaits in Rhode Island  Episode 20 – Community and Food, That's All You Need  Other Podcasts:  Let's Chat with Chris Revill  Codex Prime Podcast  The Jmack Experience Podcast  Spark Up Podcast 

Emily and Lauren chat with Chris Revill of the Hey Rhody podcast. They talk about watching nostalgic movies, libraries as third spaces, and the many amazing free events and small businesses in Rhode Island. In the Last Chapter they discuss their favorite Rhode Island books, films, and TV series'. Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the state. We are proud to be a resident partner of the Rhode Island Center for the Book. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its sponsor organizations, or any participants' place of employment. The content of Overdueing It episodes are the property of the individual creators, with permission for Overdueing it to share the content on their podcast feed in perpetuity. Any of the content from the Overdueing podcast cannot be reproduced without express written permission.   Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by Neura-Flow.  Books  Heartbreak is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music by Rob Sheffield  The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore  The Art of Keeping Cool by Janet Taylor Lisle  The Wedding People by Alison Espach  Media  Parks and Recreation (TV series, 2009-2015)  30 Rock (TV series, 2006-2013)  Point Break (film, 1991)  Legally Blonde (film, 2001)  Scrubs (TV series, 2001-2010)  Mean Girls (film, 2004)  The Sandlot (film, 1993)  Free Willy (film, 1993)  Homeward Bound (film, 1993)  The Adventures of Milo and Otis (film, 1986)  Andre (film, 1994)  AirBud (film, 1997)  Abbott Elementary (TV series, 2021 - )  The Muppet Movie (film, 1979)  Casablanca (film, 1942)  Jurassic Park (film, 1993)  Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Into the Spider-Verse (films, 2023)  Dumb and Dumber (film, 1994)  Moonrise Kingdom (film, 2012)  Ella McCay (film, 2025)  The Polka King (film, 2017)  Dan in Real Life (film, 2007)  R.I.P.D. (film, 2013)  Irrational Man (film, 2015)  Knives Out (film, 2019)  Good Burger 2 (film, 2023)  Kenan & Kel (TV series, 1996-2001)  Good Burger (film, 1997)  The Gilded Age (TV series, 2022 - )  The Great Gatsby (film, 1974)  Other  Games:  Super Smash Brothers  Mario Kart  Rocket League  Previous episodes of Overdueing It mentioned in this episode:  Episode 16 – Getting Playful at the Children's Museum  Episode 18 – Exploring TV Herstory with Cynthia Bemis-Abrams  Episode 10 – Adventure Awaits in Rhode Island  Episode 20 – Community and Food, That's All You Need  Other Podcasts:  Let's Chat with Chris Revill  Codex Prime Podcast  The Jmack Experience Podcast  Spark Up Podcast 

Cynthia Bemis Abrams sits down with Oscar-nominated documentary director Julie Cohen to explore her career in network TV journalism and filmmaking. The conversation covers Cohen's path to power as a storyteller, highlighting her work on films about Pauli Murray, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Julia Child. Cohen shares insights into her acclaimed projects, including: RBG (2018): The documentary about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, which gained widespread recognition. My Name is Pauli Murray (2021): A film on the groundbreaking but lesser-known civil rights activist and attorney. Every Body (2023): A documentary about the intersex rights movement and personal narratives. The episode also highlights Julia Child's pioneering influence on television and women's roles in professional kitchens. Cohen discusses Child's legacy as a feminist figure and the impact of her political activism, particularly regarding reproductive rights and HIV/AIDS awareness. Julie Cohen actively promotes her latest documentary, The Path Forward (2024). The Power of Storytelling in Documentaries Why she chose to spotlight Pauli Murray, RBG, and Julia Child Challenges in structuring historical narratives into compelling film stories Overcoming obstacles in starting and funding documentary projects Julia Child's Television Legacy How Julia Child revolutionized TV cooking shows The impact of her work on modern food media figures like Martha Stewart, Ina Garten, and Rachael Ray Her hidden activism and why her political legacy is often overlooked The feminist undertones in Child's career and influence on women in professional kitchens Behind the Scenes of Every Body (2023) How Cohen approached the intersex rights movement in her documentary Personal stories shared in the film and their broader significance Julie Cohen's Films: Julia (2021):  https://imagine-entertainment.com/documentary/julia/ The Path Forward (2024): https://deadline.com/video/the-path-forward-trailer-julie-cohen-mo-husseini-documentary/ My Name is Pauli Murray (2021): https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/sep/15/my-name-is-pauli-murray-review-the-legacy-of-a-fearless-campaigner RBG (2018): https://www.magpictures.com/rbg/ Every Body (2023): https://www.focusfeatures.com/every-body To book a screening of A Path Forward : https://grasshopperfilm.com/(grasshopperfilm.com) . By Spring 2025, it will be available on paid streaming channels, including Apple+.

In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams is joined by author Angela Beauchamp to explore how Eleanor Roosevelt, a trailblazing communicator, shaped early public affairs programming. They discuss Roosevelt's prolific media presence, from her “My Day” newspaper column and radio broadcasts to her groundbreaking television appearances. The conversation highlights how Roosevelt's political influence extended beyond her time as First Lady, using media to engage the public and advocate for change. Angela Beauchamp shares insights from her book Eleanor Roosevelt on Screen: The First Lady's Appearances in Film and Television, 1932-1962, detailing the evolution of Roosevelt's on-screen presence and her pioneering role as a media influencer. Podcast Episode Plot Summary Eleanor Roosevelt's impact on early television was groundbreaking. Stemming from Roosevelt's popular writings and radio presence, she redefined how public figures connected with audiences. Cynthia and Angela discuss Roosevelt's pioneering of television public affairs programming as host of shows with major guests, and remaining a worldwide cultural icon following World War II .  Key topics include: Roosevelt's transition from radio to television and the significance of her “My Day” column Television appearances on Meet the Press, Prospects of Mankind, and Today with Mrs. Roosevelt Her candid views on political figures like JFK and Richard Nixon and how those views influenced public discourse Behind-the-scenes details from her 1950s public affairs shows, from set designs to guest curation This episode celebrates Roosevelt's contributions to television and her legacy as a woman who reshaped political and cultural dialogue through media. Episode Life Lessons: Leadership through visibility: Eleanor Roosevelt used media as a tool for public service and advocacy. Persistence breaks barriers: Roosevelt's transition from radio to television set a standard for women in public discourse. Cultural legacy matters: Media coverage can preserve and extend a public figure's influence across generations. Episode Resources Referenced Shows and Networks: Meet the Press Prospects of Mankind (1959–1962) Mrs. Roosevelt Meets the Public (1950–1951) Today with Mrs. Roosevelt (1950) Related Episodes: FLOTUS on TV: Roosevelt & Ford (1.25) https://traffic.libsyn.com/advancedtvherstory/FLOTUSes_on_TV_-_Roosevelt_Ford.mp3 Resources:   Media History Project https://mediahistoryproject.org/ Eleanor Roosevelt on Screen: The First Lady's Appearances in Film and Television, 1932–1962 by Angela Beauchamp https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/eleanor-roosevelt-on-screen/ Pastor Hall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastor_Hall Blanche Wiesen Cook (ER biographer) https://blanchewcook.com/ Eleanor Roosevelt Paper's Project at George Washington University https://erpapers.columbian.gwu.edu/

Lauren chats with Cynthia Bemis-Abrams of the Advanced TV Herstory podcast. They talk about memoirs, inspiring women, and what it's like to view television history with a feminist lens. In the Last Chapter they discuss good book-to-TV adaptations. Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the state. We are proud to be a resident partner of the Rhode Island Center for the Book. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its sponsor organizations, or any participants' place of employment. The content of Overdueing It episodes are the property of the individual creators, with permission for Overdueing it to share the content on their podcast feed in perpetuity. Any of the content from the Overdueing podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission.  Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by Neura-Flow. Books Eleanor Roosevelt on Screen: The First Lady's Appearances in Film & Television, 1932-1962 by Angela S. Beauchamp Connie: A Memoir by Connie Chung The Younger Girl by Georgia Jeffries When Women Invented Television by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong Not Your China Doll by Katie Gee Salisbury I Said Yes to Everything: A Memoir by Lee Grant My Thirty Years Backstairs at the White House by Lillian Rogers Parks   Media The Diplomat (TV series, 2023 - ) Madam Secretary (TV series, 2014 – 2019) Love, Gilda (film, 2019) Julia (documentary film, 2022) Murder, She Wrote (TV series, 1984 – 1996) Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (film, 1982) The Harvey Girls (film, 1946) All-American Girl (TV series, 1994 – 1995) The Facts of Life (TV series, 1979-1988) The Judy Garland Show (TV series, 1963 – 1964) Diana Ross Live from Central Park (TV special, 1983) My So Called Life (TV series, 1995) Police Woman (TV series, 1974-1978) Station Eleven (TV series, 2022) Winds of War (TV mini-series, 1983) Backstairs at the White House (TV mini-series, 1979)   Other Cabot Cove Gazette – a Murder, She Wrote podcast Hey Rhody Podcast Let's Chat with Chris Revill Advanced TV Herstory – June and Pepper: Early 70s LGBTQ+ Allyship Advanced TV Herstory – Diana Ross' 1983 Concert in Central Park

Lauren chats with Cynthia Bemis-Abrams of the Advanced TV Herstory podcast. They talk about memoirs, inspiring women, and what it's like to view television history with a feminist lens. In the Last Chapter they discuss good book-to-TV adaptations. Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the state. We are proud to be a resident partner of the Rhode Island Center for the Book. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its sponsor organizations, or any participants' place of employment. The content of Overdueing It episodes are the property of the individual creators, with permission for Overdueing it to share the content on their podcast feed in perpetuity. Any of the content from the Overdueing podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission.  Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by Neura-Flow. Books Eleanor Roosevelt on Screen: The First Lady's Appearances in Film & Television, 1932-1962 by Angela S. Beauchamp Connie: A Memoir by Connie Chung The Younger Girl by Georgia Jeffries When Women Invented Television by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong Not Your China Doll by Katie Gee Salisbury I Said Yes to Everything: A Memoir by Lee Grant My Thirty Years Backstairs at the White House by Lillian Rogers Parks   Media The Diplomat (TV series, 2023 - ) Madam Secretary (TV series, 2014 – 2019) Love, Gilda (film, 2019) Julia (documentary film, 2022) Murder, She Wrote (TV series, 1984 – 1996) Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (film, 1982) The Harvey Girls (film, 1946) All-American Girl (TV series, 1994 – 1995) The Facts of Life (TV series, 1979-1988) The Judy Garland Show (TV series, 1963 – 1964) Diana Ross Live from Central Park (TV special, 1983) My So Called Life (TV series, 1995) Police Woman (TV series, 1974-1978) Station Eleven (TV series, 2022) Winds of War (TV mini-series, 1983) Backstairs at the White House (TV mini-series, 1979)   Other Cabot Cove Gazette – a Murder, She Wrote podcast Hey Rhody Podcast Let's Chat with Chris Revill Advanced TV Herstory – June and Pepper: Early 70s LGBTQ+ Allyship Advanced TV Herstory – Diana Ross' 1983 Concert in Central Park

In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams speaks with Karly Beaumont, creator of Core Temp Arts and contributor to TV Movie Mistress, about the comforting power of television. As a Dominican native and lifelong creative, Karly shares her journey as a podcaster and media critic, offering insights into how shows like Bluey, You're the Worst, and UnREAL are her emotional touchstones during challenging times. Cynthia and Karly probe ways to navigate this time of uncertainty, including listening to understand and recognizing signs of fear.  Damian Ali of TalkTeaV contributes a timely message about inclusion and storytelling in today's TV landscape.   TalkTeaV by Damian Ali https://www.talkteav.com/ Core Temp Arts Network's Talking Shondaland podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-shondaland/id918881317 TV Movie Mistress Podcast https://tvmoviemistress.wordpress.com/   Episode Life Lessons: Listening to understand, not just to reply. The importance of representation and inclusivity in media. How comfort TV offers healing during times of crisis. Guest & Host Information: Karly Beaumont: Instagram @karlyvision | Bluesky @karlybeaumont.bsky.social Damian Ali: Visit TalkTeaV ATVH Newsletter: tvherstory.com Website: cynthiabemisabrams.com Podcast Archive: tvherstory.com Instagram: @advancedtvherstory YouTube: Advanced TV Herstory Channel Facebook: Media.Cynthia Bluesky Social: Cynthia Bemis Abrams Production Credits: Video Production: Nivia Lopez Audio Editing: Marilou Marosz Music: Jahzzar - Free Music Archive

This episode delves into the 2024 documentary Shari and Lamb Chop, which explores the legacy of Shari Lewis through interviews with family, colleagues, and fans. Cynthia Bemis Abrams, along with guests Mallory Lewis and Lisa D'Apolito, examine Shari's ability to adapt and succeed in different roles throughout her career. From her work in children's television with iconic characters like Lamb Chop, to her contributions to the broader entertainment industry, Shari's talent for reinvention made her a trailblazer. This episode also touches on Shari's philosophical and feminist views, offering listeners insight into the woman behind the puppet. Mallory Lewis continues Shari's work, taking Lamb Chop on the road to entertain audiences across the country. Lisa D'Apolito, the documentary's director was also a force behind the acclaimed Love, Gilda, about the life of comedian Gilda Radner.  RELEVANT EPISODES Kids' TV Pioneers Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop featuring Mallory Lewis https://advancedtvherstory.libsyn.com/kids-tv-pioneers-shari-lewis-and-lambchop-featuring-mallory-lewis Shari Lewis & Lamb Chop's Impact on Kids TV https://advancedtvherstory.libsyn.com/shari-lewis-lamb-chops-impact-on-kids-tv THE DOCUMENTARY Website - https://www.shariandlambchopdoc.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/shariandlambchopfilm/ MALLORY, LAMB CHOP & LISA Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop - https://mallorylewisandlambchop.com/ Lamb Chop on TikTok - @yourfavlambchop Lisa D'Apolito IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0200854/ Lisa's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-d-apolito-2a161920/ MENTIONS David Copperfield - https://www.davidcopperfield.com/html/ Megan Piphus Peace - https://www.meganpiphus.com/ Darci Lynne Farmer - https://www.darcilynne.com/ Center for Puppetry Arts - https://puppet.org/ CYNTHIA BEMIS ABRAMS AND ATVH ATVH Newsletter – tvherstory.com Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/  Podcast Archive - tvherstory.com Email - advancedtvherstory@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/tvherstory Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Media.Cynthia Bluesky Social - https://bsky.app/profile/cynthiabemisabrams.bsky.social PRODUCTION Video - Nivia Lopez - https://nivialopez.com/ Audio - Marilou Marosz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/ Music - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/  

I love to talk TV and I really enjoy every exchange with Susan and Sharon, otherwise known as the 80s TV Ladies. When their podcast, 80s TV Ladies, launched, they invited me to be a guest. It was a blast and over the last two years, the two podcasts have furthered a shared exploration of how women have been represented on television and the impact that representation has had on society as a whole and females, of all ages, in particular. Like Advanced TV Herstory, their show features interviews and analyzes the work of women both in front of and behind the camera. Our podcasts aim to help listeners understand how our culture shapes the television shows we watch and, in turn, how those shows shape our culture. Listen in on this engaging and informative look behind the scenes as we discuss the motivations, joys, and challenges of creating podcasts that highlight the contributions of women in television. 80s TV LADIES   Contacts Website – 80s TV Ladies - https://www.80stvladies.com/  Website – 134 West - https://134west.biz/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/80sTVLadies/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/80stvladies/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@80stvladies  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/80sTVLadies   Awards 2024 Women in Podcasting, Nominee in Entertainment – VOTE at https://womeninpodcasting.net/80s-tv-ladies/     2024 Webby Award – Best Indie Podcast   2023 People's Choice Podcast Awards - Best Art, Best TV & Film, Best Female Hosted    MENTIONS   Podcast Episodes 80s TV Ladies (24 May 2023) – Advanced TV Herstory w/ Cynthia Bemis Abrams, Part One - https://www.80stvladies.com/episode/episode-201-welcome-to-season-2-advanced-tv-herstory-w-cynthia-bemis-abram-part-1   80s TV Ladies (31 May 2023) – Advanced TV Herstory w/ Cynthia Bemis Abrams, Part Two - https://www.80stvladies.com/episode/episode-202-advanced-tv-herstory-aw-cynthia-bemis-abrams-part-two   Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus (11 Apr 2023) – Jane Fonda on Female Friendships - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jane-fonda-on-female-friendships/id1678559416?i=1000608248297   Shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Cagney and Lacey, China Beach, Designing Women, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Grey's Anatomy, Lou Grant, My So-Called Life, Murphy Brown, Remington Steele, and Scarecrow and Mrs. King    People Annie Potts, Barney Rosenzweig, Diane English, Eilish Zebrasky, Eugenie Ross-Leming, Geena Davis, Jean Smart, Juanita Bartlett, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, Melissa Roth, Neema Barnette, Sergio Perez, Sharon Gless, Shonda Rhimes, Stephanie Zimbalist, and Tyne Daly    Books  Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women by Susan Faludi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backlash:_The_Undeclared_War_Against_American_Women    Lou Grant: The Making of TV's Top Newspaper Drama by Douglass K. Daniel – https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/288376.Douglass_K_Daniel    CYNTHIA BEMIS ABRAMS AND ATVH ATVH Newsletter – tvherstory.com Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/  Podcast Archive - tvherstory.com Email - advancedtvherstory@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/tvherstory Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Media.Cynthia Bluesky Social - https://bsky.app/profile/cynthiabemisabrams.bsky.social PRODUCTION Video - Nivia Lopez - https://nivialopez.com/ Audio - Marilou Marosz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/ Music - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/  

On location at the Pop Culture Association (PCA) National Conference in Chicago, I met with Sherry Ginn, PhD, the current PCA president. Dr. Ginn is an impressive pop culture and science fiction scholar and I'm grateful that we were able to sit down and talk about our mutual interests in television and the impact of women in society.  Our discussion includes the evolution of science fiction in popular culture, the legacy of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the problem with Dollhouse, female representation and role models, feminism, diversity, inclusion, norm breaking, and the special challenges created by male writers and showrunners in science fiction.    As a tireless editor and author, Dr. Ginn combines her love of sci-fi with her expertise in neuroscience research and psychology. Her written work presents thoughtful analyses on a range of previously under-explored topics such as women in science fiction television and sex in science fiction. Dr. Ginn has written or edited works featuring Doctor Who, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Farscape, Fringe, and Dollhouse, among others. Check out the Pop Culture Association's website below to learn more about the benefits of membership. Thanks for listening! CONTACT DR. GINN and the POP CULTURE ASSOCIATION* Website - https://pcaaca.org/ e-mail - sherry@pcaaca.org  *formerly the Pop Culture Association / American Culture Association SELECT WRITTEN WORKS  Our Space, Our Place: Women in the Worlds of Science Fiction Television by Sherry Ginn, PhD - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2085421.Our_Space_Our_Place  Joss Whedon's Dollhouse: Confounding Purpose, Confusing Identity by Sherry Ginn, PhD - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/joss-whedons-dollhouse-sherry-ginn/1118329342 Power and Control in the Television Worlds of Joss Whedon by Sherry Ginn, PhD - https://www.acappellabooks.com/pages/books/228952/sherry-ginn/power-and-control-in-the-television-worlds-of-joss-whedon Being a Girl with The Doctor: Essays in the Feminine in Doctor Who (Edited by Gillian I. Leitch and Sherry Ginn) - https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/being-a-girl-with-the-doctor/ To Boldly Stay: Essays on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Edited by Sherry Ginn and Michael G. Cornelius) - https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/to-boldly-stay/ The Sex is Out of This World: Essays on the Carnal Side of Science Fiction (Edited by Sherry Ginn and Michael G. Cornelius) - https://www.abebooks.com/9780786466856/Sex-Out-World-Essays-Carnal-0786466855/plp CYNTHIA BEMIS ABRAMS and ADVANCED TV HERSTORY ATVH Newsletter – tvherstory.com Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/  Podcast Archive - tvherstory.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/tvherstory Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Media.Cynthia Bluesky Social - https://bsky.app/profile/cynthiabemisabrams.bsky.social PRODUCTION Audio - Marilou Marosz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/ Music - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/  

In this special episode, Cynthia Bemis Abrams is joined by guest co-host Ashley Pacini for the Parade of Accomplished Women 2023. Instead of a somber “in memoriam,” we're bringing you a celebration of the talented, influential women who helped shape the television industry. In this second part of our tribute, we highlight the women of daytime, the often-overlooked creatives working behind the scenes, and—new this year—the women of reality shows. It is especially difficult to preserve the legacy of lesser-known women in an ever-expanding industry, but their influence is no less important. That's why we consider this a call to action. We lost these women over the past year, but we must not lose the memory of them or their contributions to television history. Thank you for joining us as we honor the enduring spirit of women in television. THE REEL WOMEN Ashley Pacini on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleypacini/ Website - https://thereelwomen.com/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelwomen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thereelwomen/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thereelwomen/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thereelwomen AUDIO CLIPS and REFERENCES Clips have been edited for length. Remembering Jacklyn Zeman (General Hospital) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLfhlDtk-x0 Ellen Holly on Being at the March on Washington in 1963 (Foundation Interviews) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Aige_YvQGU Ellen Holly on her New York Times article “How Black Do You Have to Be?” (Foundation Interviews) -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkEmOWaiWF4 How Black Do You Have to Be (NY Times, 1968) - https://www.nytimes.com/1968/09/15/archives/how-black-do-you-have-to-be-how-black-do-you-have-to-be.html The Colors of Black (NY Times, 1968) - https://www.nytimes.com/1968/10/06/archives/the-colors-of-black.html CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORY ATVH Newsletter – tvherstory.com Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/  Podcast Archive - tvherstory.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/ X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/tvherstory Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Media.Cynthia Bluesky Social - @cynthiabemisabrams.bsky.social  

OUT in 2024 - "In Memoriam" IN - Parade of Accomplished Women  This is the first of our two-part celebration of some of the talented, influential females we lost in 2023.   Guest co-host Ashley Pacini of The Reel Women joins host Cynthia Bemis Abrams for this discussion. The Reel Women interviews and profiles women in the industry to increase visibility and opportunity for the next generation of women who want to work in television, film, and media.  Cynthia and Ashley pay respects to the creatives who played pivotal roles in front of, and behind, the cameras. In addition to well-known names, they honor women who hustled for years as largely unheralded day players, others who stepped up to provide representation of the unseen, and several who risked their careers to speak truth to power. While we can't feature all the remarkable women who died in 2023, we believe it's important to highlight the contributions and careers that might otherwise go unnoticed so that they are not lost to history.  Thank you for listening and be sure to tune in to the second half of Parade of Accomplished Women 2023. THE REEL WOMEN Ashley Pacini on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleypacini/ Website - https://thereelwomen.com/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelwomen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thereelwomen/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thereelwomen/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thereelwomen AUDIO CLIPS and REFERENCES Sinead O'Connor - https://youtu.be/8LcmJErI8IQ Inga Swenson - https://youtu.be/-4hjBu23hws Cindy Williams - https://youtu.be/d-PlT-sHRTE Behind the Velvet Rope Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@behindthevelvetrope CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORY ATVH Newsletter – tvherstory.com Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/  Podcast Archive - tvherstory.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/ X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/tvherstory Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Media.Cynthia Bluesky Social - @cynthiabemisabrams.bsky.social    

Join host Cynthia Bemis Abrams as she launches a new limited series, TV Talk Shows, part of the Advanced TV Herstory podcast.  In this first episode, Cynthia delves into a study that reveals women are more prominently featured in unscripted television shows than in scripted ones—another example of the industry's inclination to front women in projects that are less expensive to produce. She also touches on the recent strikes by SAG-AFTRA and the WGA, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and representation in scripted television. Cynthia then outlines the focus of the TV Talk Shows series, which will explore the historical context, memorable moments, and surprising controversies surrounding unscripted hosts and guests. The episode concludes by acknowledging the pioneering achievements of Della Reese as the first black woman to fill in for Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show and Betty White's stance against the broadcast network executives who were reluctant to feature performers of color on her 1950s talk and variety show.  RESOURCES  Foundation Interviews - Della Reese on Guest Hosting “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” - https://youtu.be/M8hfse64sFU?si=8cIu3DrRN2AIdiBL The Television Academy Foundation – Della Reese - https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/della-reese  “He Stays”: Betty White refused to remove Black dancer from her show in 1954 - https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/01/01/betty-white-black-dancer-arthur-duncan/9067252002/  Retro Televisions – The Betty White Show (11-29-54) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k23zM-eLoI CBS Los Angeles KCAL - https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/women-more-represented-on-reality-tv-than-scripted-shows-sdsu-report-finds/ CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORY ATVH Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/ Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/  Podcast Archive - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/advanced-tv-herstory Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/tvherstory Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Media.Cynthia YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory/featured PRODUCTION Podcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/ Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/

Cynthia Bemis Abrams welcomes Victoria Riskin, a second-generation filmmaker with a rich Hollywood legacy. Victoria's parents—Robert Riskin, a prolific, Oscar-winning screenwriter, and Fay Wray, best known for her role in the original King Kong—were instrumental in shaping the classic years of the motion picture industry. And Victoria has crafted an impressive career all her own. She is a producer, writer, digital magazine publisher, PhD in psychology, and past president of the Writers Guild of America (WGA). She shares her experiences as WGA president and explains how power has shifted over time to the imbalance that has writers and actors on strike now in 2023. We also learn how Victoria's father tried leveraging his success with the studios to improve conditions for writers in the 1930s, but ultimately joined the Screen Writers Guild (SWG) as an early, active member. And, on the lighter side, you won't want to miss Victoria's stories from her trip to China with Norman Lear, Mary Tyler Moore, Larry Gelbart, and Carl Reiner. Victoria knows Hollywood from deep inside. No doubt you'll enjoy the interesting history and fun stories she shares with us.  RESOURCES Victoria Riskin's website - https://www.victoriariskin.com/  Fay Wray and Robert Riskin: A Hollywood Memoir - https://www.victoriariskin.com/index.php/about Projections of America - http://projectionsofamerica.com/ The Last Best Year - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Best_Year Bluedot Living -  https://bluedotliving.com/ CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORY ATVH Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/ Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/  Podcast Archive - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/advanced-tv-herstory Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/tvherstory Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Media.Cynthia YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory/featured PRODUCTION Podcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/ Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/

In the second of our two-part episode, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams continues talking with Elva Green about her book, "The Jeffersons: A Fresh Look Back," which offers insights, interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and rare photos from the iconic TV series.  Ms. Green reflects on one of the best episodes from the seventh season of the show, which featured a tour-de-force performance by Isabel Sanford (Louise Jefferson). We listen to classic interview clips: Marla Gibbs (Florence) assesses Ms. Sanford's contribution to the series and Ms. Sanford recounts her professional friendship with Zara Cully (Mother Jefferson). We also look back at Ms. Sanford's 1981 Emmy acceptance speech As with other programs under the guidance of Norman Lear, “The Jeffersons” appealed to a wide audience and often tackled serious, ground-breaking subject matter. Please join us as we discuss its legacy. SHOP AND CONNECT WITH ELVA GREEN The Jeffersons: A Fresh Look Back Eddie Green: The Rise of an Early 1900s Black American Entertainment Pioneer   https://bearmanor-digital.myshopify.com/search?q=elva+diane+green Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/elva.green.712/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elva.green.712/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/elvagreen123/   AUDIO CLIPS Isabel Sanford Emmy Acceptance Speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUfFd1vNS4I Isabel Sanford on Zara Cully (and other castmates) - https://youtu.be/5wqimrfTBn0 Marla Gibbs on Isabel Sanford - https://youtu.be/6sdguNXxtBc   OTHER MENTIONS John McWhorter, PhD - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McWhorter The Jeffersons: And the Doorknobs Shined Like Diamonds (S7 E13) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0614811/ Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061735/   CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA BEMIS ABRAMS and ADVANCED TV HERSTORY Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/ Podcast Archive - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/advanced-tv-herstory Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/tvherstory Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Media.Cynthia YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory/featured   PRODUCTION Podcast Editing by Marilou Marosz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/ Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/

In this first of a two-part episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams welcomes Elva Green to discuss her book, "The Jeffersons: A Fresh Look Back." Ms. Green shares her personal journey as a writer and the impetus for the book, which offers insights, interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and rare photos from the iconic TV series. Ms. Green interviewed cast and crew members, including the legendary Norman Lear and the incomparable Marla Gibbs, who—after forming a bond with the author—agreed to write the foreword for the book. Ms. Green also speaks fondly of Berlinda Tolbert, Ernest Harden Jr., and others whose willingness to share stories and contacts enhanced her research and writing. Ms. Green's unconventional path to becoming an author began with her desire to inspire her grandson by writing about her father, Eddie Green, an early 1900s black American entertainment pioneer who achieved fame despite the challenges faced by African Americans in the first half of the last century. Listeners are encouraged to shop both of Ms. Green's books. They offer one-of-a-kind information for those interested in entertainment, black history, and well-crafted narratives. And be sure to tune into our next episode to learn more from Elva Green and her unexpected role in preserving the legacy of "The Jeffersons."   BOOKS BY ELVA GREEN The Jeffersons: A Fresh Look Back Eddie Green: The Rise of an Early 1900s Black American Entertainment Pioneer  https://bearmanor-digital.myshopify.com/search?q=elva+diane+green   AUDIO CLIPS The Jeffersons: The Best of Florence - https://youtu.be/pmxflexREKc Mother Jefferson Has a New Boyfriend - https://youtu.be/222kxW5mlbs Lionel and Jenny Kiss & Make Up - https://youtu.be/OuOLbOp2PHE   CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA BEMIS ABRAMS and ADVANCED TV HERSTORY Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/ Podcast Archive - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/advanced-tv-herstory Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/tvherstory Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Media.Cynthia YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory/featured   PRODUCTION Podcast Editing by Marilou Marosz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/ Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/

In Part Two of our conversation with Cynthia Bemis Abrams, host of the “Advanced TV Herstory” podcast, we continue our discussion of feminism in American culture and its effect on television as we delve into sports, politics, female stereotypes – and the unsung feminist heroes of Hollywood's mysterious “Secret Sisterhood”. THE CONVERSATIONWOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE: What stereotypes were women assigned when they made their way into the offices of America in the 1970s? (“The Seductress” and “The Iron Maiden” are just two…) and how to avoid the pitfalls of the workplace.And then – what 4 archetypes do female sitcom characters often portray?The Unknown Dinah Shore – everything you never knew, and then some…How did the passing of the Civil Rights Act in 1964 and Title IX in 1973 change everything for women – and how the failure to pass the Equal Rights Amendment after 50 years is still holding us back…The “Secret Sisterhood” in Hollywood: Does it exist? And if so -- how does it work?What is known and unknown about abusers in the industry…What happened when Susan convinced her science teacher to coach the girl's soccer team – even though her teacher knew nothing about soccer!Why can't you find the actual film of the 1973 Billy Jean King/Bobby Riggs “Battle of the Sexes” anywhere? Sharon has a theory…So join Susan and Sharon and Cynthia as they talk Lena Horne, “Grace & Frankie” – and Cynthia's upcoming projects, including a non-fiction graphic novel!IN MEMORIUMWe salute some 80s ladies we've recently lost: Tina TurnerJacklyn ZemanEileen SakiBarbara BryneGarn StevensCarol LocatellElizabeth HubbardN'Neka GarlandRita LatkinEmily MarshallSharon AckerAUDIOGRAPHY“Men and Women of the Corporation” by Rosabeth Moss Kanter on Amazon.“TV Female Foursomes and Their Fans: Featuring The Golden Girls, Designing Women, Living Single, Sex and the City, Girlfriends, Cashmere Mafia and Hot in Cleveland” by Wendy Burns Ardelino - on Bookshop. Cynthia Bemis Abrams podcast “Advanced TV Herstory”STOP THE HATE: PROTECT TRANS & QUEER RIGHTSTake action at Aclu.org and ACLU map. Teen Vogue info and support for the Trans community. Help kids and families in Texas.https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/transkidsandfamiliesoftexasHelp LGBTQ+ in the South.For transcripts and more, visit 80sTVLadies.com.Don't miss out. Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list!Help us make more episodes and get ad-free episodes and exclusive content on PATREON.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5585115/advertisement

Welcome to 80's TV Ladies: Season Two!Susan and Sharon kick-off the new season with Cynthia Bemis-Abrams, the host of sister podcast “Advanced TV Herstory” -- a fascinating deep dive into the backstory of women in television, that connects the dots between TV, feminism, American culture and politics.In Part One of a two-part conversation, we'll talk about the shows, actresses and characters that stood out as landmarks for women over the past five decades. We also tease what's coming up as Susan and Sharon turn their attention from one-hour mysteries to half-hour comedies including “Designing Women”, “227”, “A Different World” and “It's A Living”!THE CONVERSATIONWhat does one do when the kids have gone off to college and “some old people have died”? If you're Cynthia Bemis-Abrams YOU START A PODCAST!How Charlie's Angels (and women's tennis?!) helped Cynthia find her way toward what she wanted to be.80's MONIED MATRIARCHS: Jane Wyman of Falcon Crest, Barbara Bel Geddes of Dallas and the importance of BIG power, BIG hair – and BIG SHOULDER PADS!SAVING FAMILY DINNERS: When you're struggling to find common ground with older relatives at family functions, ask them what their favorite shows from the 60's and 70's were…. And WHY.From James L. Brooks to Barney Rosenzweig: how feminist men helped women writers and directors advance in Television.The importance of staking out time and space to recognize and elevate women's achievements – and why it's so hard for women to do…Some favorite episodes of “Advanced TV Herstory”: Robin Means Coleman on “A Different World”; Margaret Cho on “American Girl” and Linda Bloodworth-Thomason's game-changing “Designing Women” episode “They Shoot Fat Women, Don't They?”The Legend of the “Difficult Woman” – how do powerful, creative women navigate a career through the maze of male Hollywood?Betty Thomas, we want to interview you!What is it like living a mile from Mary Tyler Moore's apartment?!So join Susan, Sharon – and Cynthia – as they talk what to do about "problematic men", “WKRP in Cincinnati” turkeys – and the importance of a good VHS cassette.Thank you all so much for joining us as we begin our journey into Season Two of 80's TV Ladies! Tell us what shows you love -- Go to 80sTVLadies.com and give us feedback.AUDIOGRAPHYCynthia Bemis-Abrams podcast “Advanced TV Herstory”Find Advanced TV Herstory on Twitter.Find Kenya Rothstein's podcast, “Thank You For Saying NO”Check out Totally 80s 90s Recall podcast.Don't miss out on everything 80s TV Ladies. Sign up for our mailing list!Help us make more episodes and get ad-free episodes and exclusive content on PATREON.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5585115/advertisement

Has “Cheers” aged well? Was Norm the norm in 1982? Was the toxic behavior in the show's Boston-based bar a device to expose the destructive nature of misogyny or was it just a casual reflection of a patriarchal system?   Carla Tortelli and Diane Chambers, the barmaids in the first season of the show, served as sparring partners for their coworkers, customers, and each other. Carla was at home at "Cheers." Diane was a fish out of water. Carla and Diane could not have been more different. But Rhea Perlman and Shelley Long, the actors who portrayed Carla and Diane, both were incredible actors with excellent comedic timing.    Cynthia Bemis Abrams takes a closer at their work and celebrates their contributions as two of the strong, female characters that emerged on television in the 1980s. She discusses the interplay among the regular characters at the bar, the foundational toxic environment, and the influence of female writers and showrunners on comedies of the era.   MENTIONS & REFERENCES  ATVH Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/ Shelley Long interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNagwFVh9xs   CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA BEMIS ABRAMS and ADVANCED TV HERSTORY Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/  Podcast Archive - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/advanced-tv-herstory Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/tvherstory Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Media.Cynthia YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory/featured   PRODUCTION Podcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/ Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/

Mallory Lewis joins host Cynthia Bemis Abrams for a fun chat about her book, Shari Lewis and Lambchop: The Team That Changed Children's Television. Mallory's book, published by University of Kentucky Press in fall 2022, is a collection of stories from Shari's childhood and career as a businesswoman and multifaceted entertainer. While Shari Lewis died from cancer in 1998, Lambchop continues to charm audiences with the help of her sister, Mallory. FULL VIDEO INTERVIEW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7eYcoRGL70&t=263s GET THE BOOK Shari Lewis and Lambchop: The Team that Changed Children's Television by Nat Segaloff and Mallory Lewis UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY PRESS https://www.kentuckypress.com/9780813196268/shari-lewis-and-lamb-chop/ Watch for the documentary, Shari and Lambchop, to be released in 2023. CONNECT WITH MALLORY TikTok: @yourfavlambchop Website:  https://mallorylewisandlambchop.com/home Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mallorylewisandlambchop CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA Instagram: @advancedtvherstory Twitter: @TVHerstory  Website: https://www.tvherstory.com/ Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/advanced-tv-herstory/id1014759821 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TVHerstory/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory/featured

Peg Lynch was on TV around the same time as Lucille Ball. But despite being one of the early pioneers of women creating, writing, and starring in TV sitcoms, Lynch just may be just the most famous woman in television history you’ve never heard of. An exhibit at the University of Oregon tells her story and we hear about her — and other unsung women in broadcast history — from University of Oregon professor Carol Stabile and Cynthia Bemis Abrams, host of the “Advanced TV Herstory” podcast.

Och nu blir det shownotes på engelska; Lena has gained a lot of podcast friends around the world, not the least through the coaching programme that Elsie Escobar is the Founder of, called the E-league. In this episode of Podgeek, Lena is interviewing Cynthia Bemis Abrams about her podcast Advanced TV Herstory which is a podcast about tv and women. Cynthia has built herself a studio, which you will see photos of on our Instagram account, and she is spending a lot of time researching the women she is podcasting about. We hear all about that when Lena is trying out a “double-ender” on her own for the first time - and so is Cynthia. Links: Website: Advanced TV Herstory    Under inspelningen hade vi telefonkontakt via Skype på mobilen, men ljudet som du hör är alltså inspelat med varsin Zoom H6, Lena använder sin Samsung CU2 mikrofon, Cynthia är lite mer oklar på vilken utrustning hon använder. Vill du veta mer om hur man kan spela in på distans så har vi gjort ett helt avsnitt om detta. De två filerna har redigerats i Hindenburg: Voice profiler (generic) Noise reduction exporterad i -14 LUFS. Tack för att du lyssnar! Vi älskar feedback, glöm inte det!   

Cynthia Bemis Abrams is an adjunct professor, consultant in leadership, and the host of the podcast, Advanced TV Herstory. Cynthia shares how her research on leadership and women in television led to her podcast and learning how leadership and persistence is a major role for women behind the scenes on TV. Quote: "Don’t downgrade your dream just to fit your reality. Upgrade your conviction to match your destiny." – Unknown Connect with Cynthia: Website: tvherstory.com Podcast: Advanced TV Herstory Twitter: @tvherstory IG: AdvancedTVHerstory Email: advancedtvherstory@gmail.com   To learn more about booking me to speak at your event, please go to  https://www.trinamartin.com/book-trina-to-speak  If you would like to sponsor the podcast, please send an email to: trinatalk@trinamartin.com  Connect with me on Social Media: Show hashtag: #TrinaTalk Twitter: @TrinaLMartin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alooktokill/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinaTalk/ 

Cynthia Bemis Abrams is host of Advanced TV Herstory a podcast about lessons of leadership, achievement, and persistence by TV women. Cynthia and I discuss the cultural importance of Netflix One Day at a Time, the role of women characters on TV throughout the generations, sitcoms, and much more.

It was my privilege to put together this episode on an important topic and I can't begin to express my gratitude to our contributors and to my wonderful support community who made it possible. "Family Planning" is by Tina Tocco, copyright 2005, used with permission. It was originally published in Harper Palate Winter/Spring 2013 issue. Read Tina's bio and her her previous contributions to the show. "Choose" is by Mary O'Keefe Brady, copyright 2017, used with permission. Read Mary's bio. "Single Sexless Mother" is by Linda Bonney, copyright 2017, used with permission. Read Linda's bio. "A Whale of a Choice" is by Rebekah Nemethy, copyright 2017, used with permission. Visit Rebekah's website. Rebekah created this piece on her website originally for a Photo and 100 Words project, visit our website to see the photo that inspired the story. Other things discussed today: "A Private Matter" is a made for TV movie based on the true life story of "Miss Shari" Finkbine, a Romper Room TV show host who sought an abortion after taking a medication that was proven to cause birth defects. Thank you so much to Cynthia Bemis Abrams of the Advanced TV Herstory podcast for sharing Miss Shari's story on her show and introducing me to the movie. The movie is available on YouTube. Time Magazine has a great history of marital rape laws in the United States. The full text of the Roe v. Wade decision is available online. As all documents created by the U.S. Federal Government are, it is in the public domain.  

From LinkedIn to professional directories, small business owners have been quick to grab any opportunity at online promotion. Our web person tells us it all helps with SEO. Cynthia Bemis Abrams joins us to talk about how to make sure you are maximizing your online presence. Cynthia is a public relations and leadership consultant based in Chicago, Illinois. Her practice today focuses on social online presence, strategic communications, writing and messaging. In addition to working with clients- primarily small businesses – she’s an adjunct professor teaching leadership at a state university. Her top two StrengthsFinder traits are competitive and strategic and she encourages her clients and students to incorporate StrengthsFinder into their personal growth plans. Cynthia holds a Masters in Organizational Leadership from St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Today's show is sponsored by Audible.com. Audible.com is a leading provider of spoken audio entertainment and information. Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30-day free trial at audibletrial.com/businessgrowth. Be sure to subscribe to our iTunes channel so you continue to receive great content.

Cynthia Bemis Abrams is the host of Advanced TV Herstory a podcast that studies, analyzes and celebrates women in TV. On this episode we about female representation on television the rise of female showrunners and behind the scenes, the changing media landscape, the Anita Hill Case, the greatness that is Lucille Ball and much more.