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In Memoriam: Angela Lansbury’s Legacy on Stage & Screen

Nov 28, 2022

Angela Lansbury’s remarkable career spanned generations and mediums — from her early days at MGM to her iconic portrayal of Jessica Fletcher in Murder, She Wrote. In this tribute episode, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams is joined by Professor Bridget Kies of Oakland University to celebrate Lansbury’s creative influence and enduring presence in film, television, and theater.


Listeners will hear reflections on Lansbury’s professionalism, acclaim, and her unwavering commitment to complex female characters. Drawing from Kies’ academic work and upcoming book, this episode examines Lansbury's impact on feminist storytelling and her role as a symbol of older women's visibility on screen.


Featured topics include:
  • Lansbury’s Emmy nominations and overlooked wins

  • Her legacy through Murder, She Wrote and its cultural relevance

  • Representation of older women in TV

  • Reflections from Angela Lansbury’s personal archive

  • Insight from the Cabot Cove Gazette podcast


Referenced podcast:
Cabot Cove Gazette
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cabot-cove-gazette-a-murder-she-wrote-podcast/id1592905783
 
YouTube Audio Only
https://youtu.be/eO4sexw4Tzg?si=kW0VkVMsMOXPtbv0