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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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Wild Network Demands: The Judy Garland Show Falters Part 3

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 quality with lighting, set design, and costumes by the legendary Bob Mackie. Despite these efforts, CBS demanded that Judy beat top-rated competitors like Bonanza, setting up impossible expectations. Cynthia and Angela unpack how these demands and lack of network leadership led to frustrations, and what these struggles reveal about women’s battles with power structures in entertainment.

https://angelaingersoll.com/

Coyne Steven Sanders (1990) The Judy Garland Show: Rainbow's End  https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/coyne-steven-sanders-2/rainbows-end-the-judy-garland-show/

Advanced TV Herstory 2017 episode Twilight TV Career of Joan Crawford  http://advancedtvherstory.libsyn.com/twilight-tv-career-of-joan-crawford