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Di: Cynthia Bemis Abrams Feminist TV Documentarian
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 Connect the dots of TV and feminism to American culture and politics with host Cynthia Bemis Abrams. Interviews with top names - in front of and behind the scenes - offer insights into TV that has shaped American culture and influenced the world. Check out episodes with actors Annie Potts, Margaret Cho, Stepfanie Kramer of Hunter, Kim Fields of Facts of Life and Living Single, and daytime's Cady McClain. Television veteran writers Georgia Jeffries, Victoria Riskin and April Smith are featured in episodes that explain storytelling as a writing craft. These discussions will forever change how you watch TV. Explore issues of race through interviews with academics Robin Means-Coleman and Charlene Regester, and influencer Karly Beaumont. Ever since the #MeToo Movement of 2017-18, Cynthia has highlighted key episodes and events surrounding sexual harassment - fictional and real life. With listeners around the world, Cynthia celebrates the progress of representation in media and captures the stories and insights that make TV a powerful storyteller and mirror of truth. In 2025, Cynthia started revealing more about the book she and a colleague are writing. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter at www.tvherstory.com. Promise, your data will never be sold.2026 Cynthia Bemis Abrams Media Arte Scienze sociali
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  • Cable TV Profiles Regina Jones, Iconic "Soul" Founder

    Cable TV Profiles Regina Jones, Iconic "Soul" Founder
    Jan 20 2026
    TV herstorian Cynthia Bemis Abrams spotlights Regina Jones, a pioneering media entrepreneur who made history as the first Black woman to publish nationally with a focus on soul music. In this episode, Cynthia is joined by Alissa Shapiro, executive producer of Who in the Hell is Regina Jones?, a documentary that explores Jones' impact and SOUL Newspaper, and premieres on Weigel Broadcasting's Dabl TV, Story TV, and Start TV in February 2026 for Black History Month. Together, they discuss: The founding and cultural legacy of SOUL NewspaperHow Jones uilized print media to amplify Black voices in musicHer role as a trailblazer in Black women's media historyWhy SOUL Newspaper deserves a place in American pop culture canonThe significance of airing this acclaimed documentary on cable today Shapiro also shares behind-the-scenes insights into producing the documentary, which blends decades of preservation work, journalism, and archival research into a powerful portrait of Jones' life and survival. References: SOUL Newspaper https://www.soulpublications.co/ Who the Hell is Regina Jones? https://whoisreginafilm.com/ Related Episodes About Documentaries: 11.3 – TV Cooking Show Pioneer Julia Child feat. Julie Cohen https://advancedtvherstory.libsyn.com/tv-cooking-show-pioneer-julia-child-feat-julie-cohen 11.1 – SNL's Gilda Radner: A Life Celebrated in Film https://advancedtvherstory.libsyn.com/snls-gilda-radner-a-life-celebrated-in-film Cynthia Bemis Abrams and Advanced TV Herstory 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 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/
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    23 min
  • The Donna Reed Show: Feminism, Legacy & Innovation

    The Donna Reed Show: Feminism, Legacy & Innovation
    Jan 2 2026
    Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams welcomes Mary Owen, daughter of Golden Age film and TV icon Donna Reed, to explore how The Donna Reed Show (1958–1966) pushed boundaries, challenged norms, and influenced portrayals of motherhood and feminism in sitcoms. Reed's character, Donna Stone, was the first TV mom to lead a show focused on everyday family life — earning her a Golden Globe and backlash from Second Wave Feminists. Mary shares first-hand stories about growing up on set, preserving her mother's legacy, and how progressive ideas—like casting a Black neighbor boy—were shut down by networks despite the show's attempts at representation. Cynthia and Mary also compare The Donna Reed Show's storytelling to that of I Love Lucy, Hazel, and Betty White's Life with Elizabeth. This rich conversation reframes Reed's influence on pop culture, sitcom structure, and feminism — and challenges what we think we know about "trad wives." Learn more about all things Donna Reed, including her fan base and loyal Iowa community at https://www.donnareed.org/ Related Episodes 80s Monied Matriarchs: Ellie Ewing and Angela Channing https://traffic.libsyn.com/advancedtvherstory/80s_Monied_Matriarchs.mp3 Betty White's Career in TV https://traffic.libsyn.com/advancedtvherstory/Betty_White.mp3 Episode Life Lessons Progress often happens in "small steps," even when it isn't widely recognized in the moment. Feminist impact can emerge from unexpected places — even from characters previously thought of as "traditional." Representation battles have long histories, often hidden behind network decisions. NoteSeasons 1–5 of The Donna Reed Show are widely available on streaming and DVD. Seasons 6 & 7 are not available due to rights held by a different entity (not the Owen family). 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 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/
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    41 min
  • Dr. Quinn Creator Beth Sullivan on Feminist Storytelling

    Dr. Quinn Creator Beth Sullivan on Feminist Storytelling
    Dec 7 2025
    Award-winning showrunner Beth Sullivan joins host Cynthia Bemis Abrams for a deep dive into the creation and legacy of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and The Trials of Rosie O'Neill. Sullivan, a UCLA graduate and screenwriting professor, shares how she built empowering female characters, assembled diverse ensembles, and balanced historical realism with emotional storytelling.
    The conversation also features actor Jonelle Allen, known for portraying Grace on Dr. Quinn, who reflects on her experience working with Sullivan and the show's intentional representation of race, gender, and frontier life.
    🎧 Highlights include:
    • The historical importance of portraying a woman doctor in the 1800s
    • Writing women-led legal drama with The Trials of Rosie O'Neill
    • Sullivan's unique lens on plot development and moral storytelling
    • Behind-the-scenes stories from Dr. Quinn's powerful episodes:
      • 2.20 The First Circle
      • 4.20 An Eye for an Eye
    Related Advanced TV Herstory Episodes:
    1.15 – 6 Lost Episodes of Cagney & Lacey
    https://traffic.libsyn.com/advancedtvherstory/6_Lost_Episodes_of_Cagney_Lacey.mp3
    1.12 – Concept to Pilot: Cagney & Lacey
    https://traffic.libsyn.com/advancedtvherstory/Concept_to_Pilot_Cagney__Lacey.mp3 Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman podcasts:
    • Dr. Quinn Cast → https://drquinncast.com/
    • The Town Council Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-town-council-dr-quinn-medicine-woman-podcast/id984365107
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    45 min
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