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Sep 20, 2018

Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams explores Linda Bloodworth-Thomason’s guest column in The Hollywood Reporter, which sheds light on her creative exile. The low-profile showrunner of Designing Women, Evening Shade, and other series details the professional damages she suffered at the hands of CBS’ Les Moonves. Cynthia examines Bloodworth-Thomason’s claims and ponders how television might have evolved had she been allowed to continue creating for prime-time.
 
In the late summer of 2018, headlines caught my attention—reminding me why we cherish some of the finest writing and acting in TV history, from Murphy Brown to Designing Women. We must pay closer attention to the power and influence of media. Linda Bloodworth-Thomason’s Hollywood Reporter guest column illuminates the professional exile she endured at the hands of CBS’ Les Moonves.

Episode Resources
Referenced Shows and Networks:
  • Designing Women
  • Evening Shade
  • Murphy Brown
  • CBS Television Network

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Episode Life Lessons
  • Abuse of power in the workplace forces talented voices into exile, altering the creative landscape.
  • The loss of a mentor due to industry politics prevents growth and learning for the next generation.
  • Media executives shape cultural narratives—whether for better or worse.