Advanced TV Herstory

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Finally, a podcast that studies, analyzes and celebrates women in TV. Thousands of comedies, variety shows and dramas have aired, yet the presence of strong women – both in front of and behind the camera - is an experience we need to understand better and embrace. With an eye to aligning the leadership lesson, time capsule observation or fascinating backstory of a show’s success or failure, my goal of Advanced TV Herstory is to connect the treasures of the past to the great potential of today’s TV and online platforms. Tomorrow’s success is rooted in understanding what has come before us. So gear up for a little sociology, economics, strategy, storytelling and fun.

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Recent Episodes
  • Murder She Wrote, Lansbury & the Power of Cozy Mysteries
    Jun 5, 2025 – 44:45
  • TV’s Funniest Women: Past, Present & Future
    May 3, 2025 – 36:42
  • The Epic Career of Connie Chung: Representation & Resilience
    Apr 1, 2025 – 20:33
  • TV Cooking Show Pioneer Julia Child feat. Julie Cohen
    Mar 6, 2025 – 46:19
  • Original Media Influencer: Eleanor Roosevelt
    Feb 6, 2025 – 34:37
  • SNL's Gilda Radner: A Life Celebrated in Film
    Jan 25, 2025 – 38:51
  • A Trip to NYC's Paley Center: Revisiting Battle of the Sexes
    Dec 23, 2024 – 19:20
  • Comfort TV: Finding Joy with Karly Beaumont
    Nov 26, 2024 – 46:07
  • Shari Lewis’ Reinventions: A Documentary on Legacy and Talent
    Oct 17, 2024 – 38:48
  • June and Pepper: Early 70s LGBTQ+ Allyship
    Sep 10, 2024 – 27:05
  • Reliving 80s TV, feat. 80s TV Ladies
    Aug 16, 2024 – 47:45
  • Year 9: A Look Back and Ahead
    Jul 15, 2024 – 19:47
  • Talk Show First, Della Reese
    Jun 12, 2024 – 18:46
  • Women Who Raise Us - A Tribute From Victoria Rowell
    May 12, 2024 – 13:22
  • Talking Sci-Fi with a Scientist: Dr. Sherry Ginn
    Apr 14, 2024 – 30:02
  • TV Talk Show Moment: Vivien Leigh as Herself
    Mar 13, 2024 – 18:57
  • Intimacy Coordinating feat. Daytime's Yvonne Perry
    Feb 6, 2024 – 42:54
  • Parade of Accomplished Women 2023 - Part II
    Jan 20, 2024 – 27:00
  • Parade of Accomplished Women 2023 - Part I
    Jan 15, 2024 – 20:22
  • TV Talk Shows: Hellman v. McCarthy
    Dec 13, 2023 – 16:20
  • Annie Potts on Heart Channels And Helping Others
    Nov 21, 2023 – 46:34
  • TV Talk Shows: The First in a Series
    Nov 17, 2023 – 18:10
  • Pioneer Women Writers of TV with Annie Berke, PhD
    Oct 10, 2023 – 48:15
  • WGA, MTM and Hollywood Stories with Victoria Riskin
    Sep 12, 2023 – 49:34
  • Women Leaders of WGA and SAG-AFTRA
    Aug 16, 2023 – 43:22
  • Year 8: TV Herstory Prepares Us for Progress
    Jul 3, 2023 – 20:55
  • Those Jefferson Women with Special Guest Elva Green (Pt. 2)
    Jun 16, 2023 – 20:11
  • Those Jefferson Women with Special Guest Elva Green (Pt 1)
    Jun 10, 2023 – 20:53
  • 1982 Barmaids, Carla and Diane
    May 10, 2023 – 22:51
  • A Look at TV Sitcom Very Special Episodes Featuring Author/Historian Lee Gambin - Part 2
    Apr 17, 2023 – 40:17
  • A Look at TV Sitcom Very Special Episodes Featuring Author/Historian Lee Gambin - Part 1
    Apr 6, 2023 – 34:10
  • Can ChatGPT Find the Essential Story in Oprah’s “The Women of Brewster Place”?
    Mar 22, 2023 – 16:16
  • Jackie O, Michelle O, and a Backstairs Diary
    Feb 15, 2023 – 23:17
  • 2022 In Memoriam, Part 2
    Jan 25, 2023 – 30:17
  • In Memoriam: TV's Broadway and Music Women (part 1)
    Jan 6, 2023 – 18:30
  • Kids' TV Pioneers Shari Lewis and Lambchop featuring Mallory Lewis
    Dec 12, 2022 – 44:48
  • In Memoriam: Angela Lansbury’s Legacy on Stage & Screen
    Nov 28, 2022 – 29:28
  • Year 7: A Brief State of the Podcast
    Aug 25, 2022 – 13:35
  • Liza Minnelli’s Unmatched TV Legacy
    Jun 19, 2022 – 30:24
  • Women of The Americans
    Apr 14, 2022 – 43:09
  • In Memoriam 2021
    Jan 27, 2022 – 27:03
  • Diana Ross’ 1983 Concert: Legacy & Impact - Part 2
    Oct 22, 2021 – 29:45
  • Examining Impact of Diana Ross' Central Park Concert - Part 1
    Oct 17, 2021 – 34:32
  • Carrie Fisher's Genius & These Old Broads
    Aug 5, 2021 – 19:16
  • 2020 Memoriam and Inspiration
    Feb 15, 2021 – 23:45
  • Role Models in the 4-Female Sitcom
    Nov 4, 2020 – 34:29
  • Iconic Women, As Characters and Themselves
    Oct 21, 2020 – 36:54
  • They Showed Us Who We Could Be
    Oct 7, 2020 – 28:04
  • Celebrating Role Models & Memorable Characters
    Sep 23, 2020 – 34:27
  • Margaret Cho: All-American Girl’s Lasting Impact
    Sep 2, 2020 – 37:12
Recent Reviews
  • Daniel WLA
    June Lockhart
    Thank you for this episode and for sharing the June Lockhart clip. I just saw it on social media and thought it was terrific.
  • Hamilchin
    Great Resource
    I just listened to one episode to get another perspective on a topic I’m researching and I really appreciate how neatly packaged the information is in a format that was so well thought out. I will definitely be listening to more. Thank you!
  • Mnkaren
    The “Wow” factor
    Who knew? All these shows I grew up watching - it’s fascinating to learn the back stories, and the impact on shows that came later. I find myself thinking “wow - I never knew that!” every time.
  • Deconstructing Damsels
    What Was And Will Be
    Abrams does a beautiful job of creating comprehensive episodes on women's impact in TV. Not only does she do clear research, but she includes experts to offer a more nuanced view. Episodes range from single TV episodes to overall social change through the medium. Definitely worth high praise.
  • livimeikle
    Fascinating, compelling, very high quality
    I loooooooooooooove this podcast. There are so many media podcasts that are basically just "two dudes talk about shows they like" and this is a perfect antidote for the worst of those. The podcast feels like the best kind of media studies college class with the professor you want to hang around to talk to after class. Highly, highly recommended and can't wait for more episodes!
  • HEAMCast
    Well Crafted Learning
    This great podcast gives a new light to the impact television and its female characters have had on society. I enjoy the host Cynthia Bemis Abrams as she presents a new and compelling examination of what could easily be shrugged off as just another slice of pop culture. Part history lesson, part analysis, and very entertaining. I highly recommend you add to your queue.
  • Libby.Brown
    Wanted to LOVE this
    The content is really good but the narrator’s reading is so dull. Would be better as a conversation than reading.
  • Knowledge Lover
    On Point for History Nerds and Feminists
    I’m constantly amazed at the details Cynthia finds regarding people and episodes of history that I thought I already knew all about! Each episode is thoroughly researched, complete with interviews and real clips from the past.
  • Film Roast Podcast
    This Pod Is Going Places!!
    Advanced TV Herstory shares some incredible stories of the ladies from late night tv and women who should have more stories told about them! Cynthia, our lovely host, gives excellent narrative to these stories and brings them to light with her great voice. If you like stories about TV history, feminism, and female representation, this is a MUST!!
  • WillStegemann
    Fabulously researched and very entertaining
    Advanced TV Herstory has educated me about the massive impact that women have had on TV. This podcast is a must listen for anyone interested in TV history.
  • Deewighthcgdghici
    Inventive and fascinating
    Loving the blend of entertainment storytelling and empowerment. I love the use of the podcast form to bring inclusivity to our knowledge of women's involvement in shaping TV.
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