Feb 1, 2019
In this final episode of the Advanced TV Herstory series on The Judy Garland Show, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams and Garland scholar Angela Ingersoll examine the feminist lessons from Judy Garland’s groundbreaking TV series. This episode delves into how Garland’s persistence, defiance, and storytelling offer modern...
Feb 1, 2019
Episode 5.4 focuses on The Judy Garland Show’s groundbreaking guest appearances and musical performances. Cynthia Bemis Abrams and Angela Ingersoll explore how Judy Garland’s series brought together some of the most influential talents of the era, from Broadway legends like Ethel Merman to rising stars like...
Feb 1, 2019
In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, Cynthia Bemis Abrams and Emmy-nominated performer Angela Ingersoll take a hard look at the monumental production pressures Judy Garland faced during her legendary CBS variety show. The Judy Garland Show was given an unprecedented budget, setting high standards in production...
Feb 1, 2019
In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, Cynthia Bemis Abrams and Emmy-nominated performer and Garland scholar Angela Ingersoll return to examine the 50th anniversary of Judy Garland’s passing. With a deep dive into The Judy Garland Show, Cynthia and Angela explore the male-dominated narratives that shaped Garland’s...
Feb 1, 2019
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...