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Welcome to Advanced TV Herstory, the podcast that connects the dots of TV & feminism and American politics & culture. We tell the stories of women in TV who have had a profound impact on the confidence and aspirations of generations of girls and women.

We highlight the pioneering journalists, talented actresses, and gutsy writers who challenged societal norms and provide historical context for their achievements within the cultural and political trends of the time. By exploring the past, we ensure that the struggles, triumphs, and milestones of these women are not lost to history.

Hosted and produced by television scholar Cynthia Bemis Abrams, Advanced TV Herstory is more than just a podcast. It is a research-based examination of the evolution of television and women in our society. Each episode is an opportunity to inspire listeners to believe in themselves, challenge norms, break barriers, and shape the future of television and our world.

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TV's Single Woman, The Feminerd

May 31, 2018

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.

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Daria's Impact on Feminism

May 17, 2018

Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams explores MTV's original, animated series Daria and how it gave representation and voice to women and girls who are smart, discerning and impatient. While Daria aired 1997-2002, the series' impact continues to be felt today in the action and leadership of feminist movements creating change...

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Patty Duke: A Memoir of Triumph and Advocacy - Part 2

May 3, 2018

Podcast Episode Description

This episode continues the insightful interview with Bill Jankowski, co-author of Patty Duke's memoir In the Presence of Greatness. Jankowski and host Cynthia Bemis Abrams delve deeper into Duke's experiences with Hollywood legends, her remarkable career spanning film, stage, and television,...

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Patty Duke Memoir: A Life of Triumph and Challenges - Part 1

May 3, 2018

Podcast Episode Description
In this captivating episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams sits down with William Jankowski, co-author of In the Presence of Greatness, to discuss the remarkable life and legacy of Anna "Patty" Duke. From her groundbreaking roles in The Miracle Worker and The Patty Duke...

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