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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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Linda Bloodworth-Thomason: Creative Exile & Industry Impact

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...

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Sports Night: More Relevant Than Ever

Sep 6, 2018

Whether you’ve ever watched Aaron Sorkin’s 1998–2000 classic series Sports Night or not, this episode explores its ongoing relevance and calls for a reboot. The episode revisits a sexual harassment plot from That Girl (1967) and connects it to a similar storyline in Sports Night, sparking a broader conversation...

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