Advanced TV Herstory

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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Margaret Cho: All-American Girl’s Lasting Impact

Sep 2, 2020

In 1994, Margaret Cho made TV history as the star of All-American Girl, the first network sitcom with an all-Asian-American cast. In this conversation with Ashley Pacini of The Reel Women and Cynthia Bemis Abrams of Advanced TV Herstory, Cho reflects on the series’ groundbreaking legacy and how representation in...

Pepper Reed’s Directing Journey from Script to Set

Aug 25, 2020

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TV and film professional Pepper Reed shares her path from acting to script supervising to directing. In this episode hosted by Ashley Pacini, Pepper discusses how her work in sci-fi and fantasy genres intersects with her training, her thoughts on ageism, and the importance of professional...

Chanel Glover is a Reel Woman on the Rise

Aug 18, 2020

3rd episode collaborating with The Reel Women profiling talented women in TV. Lawyer, teacher and playwright Chanel Glover of Los Angeles shares her projects building quirky stories about queer people of color (often women) and young people.

Glover tells her own story of exploring other careers and how writing has...

Sanicole Young is a Reel Woman on the Rise

Aug 11, 2020

Second in a series of profiles of careers that are rising despite the prevalence of -isms in the TV industry. Chicago-based Sanicole Young is a director, writer and cinematographer working on TV series and short films.

Sanicole, Cynthia and Ashley Pacini, of the industry networking group Reel Women, discuss Sanicole's...

Danielle Earle is A Reel Woman on the Rise

Jul 24, 2020

First in a series of profiles of careers that are rising despite the prevalence of -isms in the TV industry. Danielle Earle is a producer and teaches high school in Orange, NJ.

Danielle, Cynthia and Ashley Pacini, of the industry networking group Reel Women, discuss her path of experience and education and the steady...